Building a People-first Culture with Chris Wright
How does a company remain resilient and successful during challenging times? How can leaders steer their companies to thrive, not just survive, during times of uncertainty and change? Complex strategies or advanced technologies can help, but there’s something more impactful that can lead any company to long-term gains. According to Chris Cright, Founder, CEO and […]
Addressing Holistic Health at Work with Ashish Kothari and Barbara Jeffery
Let’s face it, work can be a pressure cooker sometimes. Aside from the physical toll, it’s also about mental stress and feeling isolated, making us less productive and more likely to call in sick. But what if our workplace focused on keeping us healthy in every way? We’d probably feel more motivated, stick around longer, […]
How Positive Leaders Use Purpose and Meaning to Create Extraordinary Organizations with Kim Cameron Part 2
As pressure in today’s work environments rises, teams are increasingly seeking a sense of purpose and genuine connection. Traditional leadership might keep things on track, but it often misses the core of what truly inspires people to thrive. That’s why now, more than ever, we need positive leadership. In this second part of our two-part […]
How Positive Leaders Use Purpose and Meaning to Create Extraordinary Organizations with Kim Cameron Part 1
Studies show that people naturally thrive when they feel a sense of purpose and positive energy at work. So why not make that same energy a core strategy in leadership? In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Kim Cameron, Professor and Co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at The […]
The 4 Keys to Real Happiness at Work
Despite countless self-help resources, workplace perks, and wellness programs, why are we still struggling to find real happiness? In this milestone 100th episode of The Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari, Founder and CEO of Happiness Squad, digs into the hard truth: happiness can’t be bought or chased—it must be cultivated from within. Drawing on insights […]
How to Shift from Reacting to Responding When Facing Triggers with Renelle Everett Darr
Triggers are a part of the job—but constant reactions don’t have to be. It’s easy to get stuck in that reactive mode, but it’s exhausting and distracting from what matters. In this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Renelle Everett Darr, Founder and CEO at InSight Coaching & Consulting LLC, dive into […]
How Thriving Employees Build Win-Win Workplaces with Dr. Angela Jackson
More than 50% of employees don’t feel heard at work. This disconnect can cost companies more than just morale—it’s affecting productivity, retention, and ultimately, profits. If your company is still relying on surveys and feedback forms as your main tools for “listening” to employees, it might be time to rethink your approach. In this episode […]
The Role of Brain Science in Building Inclusive Teams with Shannon Murphy
Did you know? Our brains make instant, unconscious judgments about who’s “safe” or “like us.” This hardwired survival instinct can make it tough to create inclusive workplaces! But the good news is there are crucial steps to overcoming it, and we’ll explore just that in this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast. Ashish Kothari sits […]
The Top Athlete’s Approach to Peak Leadership Performance with Jeff Salzenstein
Do you want to know how to achieve peak leadership performance? A lof of people don’t realize that athletes and corporate leaders share similar requirements to perform at their peak. The key difference is that athletes understand that peak performance requires nurturing the mind, body, and soul, while many leaders don’t. Today’s fast-paced corporate world […]
Meeting and Befriending Your Inner Critic with Rosi Greenberg
We all have that little voice in our heads. The one that says, “You’re not good enough,” or “Why even bother?” Instead of letting it boss you around, what if you could turn that nagging voice into a helpful guide? Rosi Greenberg, Artist, CEO & Leadership Development Facilitator at Drawn to Lead, calls her inner […]
