Broadcasting Happiness: The Science of Igniting and Sustaining Positive Change

252 Pages·2015·1.38 MB·English

by  Michelle Gielan

PRAISE FOR BROADCASTING HAPPINESS
“Michelle Gielan is one of the brightest stars in positive psychology and an
eloquent champion for rethinking the way we communicate—at work, in our
lives, and especially in the media. In Broadcasting Happiness, she draws on the
latest science and her own experience in the news business to passionately argue
that by telling more positive stories and giving the full picture of what’s actually
happening in our world, we can create a ripple effect that can truly make a
difference in people’s lives.”
—ARIANNA HUFFINGTON
“Broadcasting Happiness is a truly exceptional book, one that will help you to
be better and more effective in work and life right away. Michelle Gielan’s book
is filled with compelling stories, novel research, and practical tips.”
—TOM RATH, New York Times bestselling author of Strengths
Based Leadership and Eat Move Sleep
“Broadcasting Happiness is an inspiring book on radically rethinking the way
we communicate with others. Michelle Gielan is a gifted storyteller, and she
shares powerful science and practical insights for improving the world around
us.”
—ADAM GRANT, Wharton professor and New York Times
bestselling author of Give and Take
“Broadcasting Happiness taps into our power as individuals to lead collective
positive change simply by altering the way we view and share our everyday
experiences. Michelle Gielan is a transformative thought leader and her book
will change the way you work, live, and look at the world around you.”
—BETSY KORONA, Senior Producer, MSNBC
The Science of Igniting and Sustaining Positive Change
BROADCASTING HAPPINESS
MICHELLE GIELAN
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Copyright © 2015 by Michelle Gielan
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Gielan, Michelle.
Broadcasting happiness : the science of igniting and sustaining positive change / Michelle Gielan.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-941631-30-0 (hardback)—ISBN 978-1-941631-31-7 (electronic) 1. Organizational
behavior. 2. Business communication. I. Title.
HD58.7.G544 2015
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To our son, Leo Achor,
who broadcasted love
even before finding the words.
He broke open my heart,
making me love the rest of the world
more deeply than ever before.
CONTENTS
Introduction
1. The Value of Broadcasting Happiness
PART I
CAPITALIZE ON POSITIVITY
2. Power Leads: Prime the Brain for High Performance
3. Flash Memories: Leverage Past Wins to Fuel Future Successes
4. Leading Questions: Spark Positive Thinking
PART II
OVERCOME STRESS AND NEGATIVITY
5. Fact-Check: Move from Paralysis to Activation
6. Strategic Retreats: Deal with Negative People
7. The Four Cs: Deliver Bad News Better
PART III
CREATE A POSITIVE RIPPLE EFFECT
8. Go Viral: Generate Contagious Optimism
Conclusion
The Journalist Manifesto
Notes
Acknowledgments
About the Author