10 Insights to Ignite Positive Change — Michelle Gielan

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This presentation consists of highlights from the interview with Moe Abdou,

founder & host of 33voices®.

Michelle Gielan, Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Re-search, is an expert on the science of positive communication and

how to use it to fuel success. She works with Fortune 500 companies and schools to raise employee engagement, productivity and happi-ness at work. Michelle is a Partner at GoodThink, a positive psychol-ogy consulting firm, and she holds a Master of Applied Positive Psy-

chology from the University of Pennsylvania.

Michelle Gielan@michellegielan

Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research

The happiest people never leave their state of happiness to chance; they design their life

to achieve personal freedom, build meaningful social connections and wellbeing.

Insight #1

Insight #2

We’re all broadcasters - verbally or nonverbally; consciously or unconsciously.

What you say and do will not only influence the mood of those around you, but also impact how they respond to stress, change and challenges.

Insight #3

The three most important predictors of success and happiness are:

Insight #3

The three most important predictors of success and happiness are:

Your level of optimism - when challenges arise, do you believe your behavior matters?

Insight #3

The three most important predictors of success and happiness are:The story you tell yourself about stress - do you view it as a treat or a challenge?

Insight #3

The three most important predictors of success and happiness are:The level of your support provisions -

do you look for ways to support others?

Insight #4

In any workplace environment, it’s not the negative or positive person that wins the battle for culture. Rather, it’s the most

expressive. Find and activate those people.

Insight #5

If you’re unhappy at work, you can subscribe to a powerless story or choose to retrain your brain to change it. Try this:

Insight #5

If you’re unhappy at work, you can subscribe to a powerless story or choose to retrain your brain to change it. Try this:

What brings you joy at work?

Insight #5

If you’re unhappy at work, you can subscribe to a powerless story or choose to retrain your brain to change it. Try this:

What makes the work you do meaningful for yourself and others?

Insight #5

If you’re unhappy at work, you can subscribe to a powerless story or choose to retrain your brain to change it. Try this:

How are you interacting with your co-workers?

Insight #6

The most influential leaders make it their highest priority to be positive broadcasters,

for they know that it fuels inspiration and ignites greatness in those around them.

Insight #7

Opt not to begin your next meeting by addressing the fires your team has to put

out. Try instead this happiness intervention:

Insight #7

Opt not to begin your next meeting by addressing the fires your team has to put

out. Try instead this happiness intervention: Highlight one thing you’re grateful

for about life in general

Insight #7

Opt not to begin your next meeting by addressing the fires your team has to put

out. Try instead this happiness intervention: Highlight One thing you’re grateful

for about your team

Insight #7

Opt not to begin your next meeting by addressing the fires your team has to put

out. Try instead this happiness intervention: Highlight one achievement from one

specific person on your team

Insight #8

Next time self-doubt lurks, try fact-checking:Identify the destructive thought

that’s making you uneasy

Insight #8

Next time self-doubt lurks, try fact-checking:Identify any facts that could possibly

support that thought

Insight #8

Next time self-doubt lurks, try fact-checking:Reframe your story to chart a new

path forward

Insight #9

The happiest people are deliberate about who they invite into their life. They prioritize positive over negative people, optimist over pessimists,

and happy over unhappy people.

Insight #10

A positive brain fuels performance. Commit to designing the rituals in your life that will recharge it each day. It’s wise to start with a deep commitment to connect deeply and meaningfully with your family & those you

love each day.

Reflect - Do you own your state of happiness?

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