WOHASU - Karen Guggenheim
Summary
In this episode, Karen Guggenheim, CEO and founder of the World Happiness Summit, discusses the Elements program of well-being and the upcoming World Happiness Summit 2024. She explains the value of attending the program and how it can benefit leaders and their teams. Karen also shares insights on cultivating purpose and finding meaning in work and life.
Guests
Topics Discussed
Overview of the Elements program of well-being and its benefits for leaders and full-time professionals
The importance of human-centric leadership and creating environments that promote well-being in the workplace
The structure and components of the Elements program, including live sessions, accountability buddies, and additional resources
The World Happiness Summit 2024 in London and its focus on purpose
Why leaders should attend the summit and how it can benefit their organizations
Advice for finding purpose and meaning in work and life
Daily rituals for well-being, including phone boundaries, reading, music, and physical health
Key Takeaways
The Elements program of well-being provides leaders with the skills and tools to create environments that promote well-being in the workplace.
Purpose is a key component of well-being and can be discovered by aligning personal values with work and exploring meaningful endeavors.
The World Happiness Summit 2024 in London offers an opportunity to learn from experts, share knowledge, and network with like-minded individuals.
Attending the summit can help leaders bring research-based evidence and knowledge back to their organizations to improve well-being and drive positive business results.
Taking time for self-reflection, setting boundaries with technology, and prioritizing physical and mental health are important daily rituals for well-being.
Notable Quotes
“In the last two, three years since the pandemic, we have come to realize that we need more human skills and human-centric leadership.” - Karen Guggenheim
“The language of well-being is not something that is very well-versed, unfortunately. That is another component that is important because today’s workforce is looking for that language.” - Karen Guggenheim
“Happiness is not just about feeling pleasure. It is about purpose and meaning, even in meaningful endeavors that may not always be fun.” - Karen Guggenheim
“We understand that from a business perspective, but what about the strengths that we have as people? We can bring those to the workplace.” - Karen Guggenheim
“Purpose is something that you can control. It is the pursuit of purpose that brings satisfaction, even if you haven’t fully achieved it.” - Karen Guggenheim
Entities Mentioned
Keywords
well-being, leadership, workplace, purpose, World Happiness Summit, elements program, human-centric leadership, values, research-based, daily rituals