1. Productive
and happy
Jon Kjaer Nielsen, M.Sc.

5. HappyWays podcast:
Episode 7:
“Why I hate ”

6. Tool: Measure your achievements
From “The Happy Dozen” (2012)

8. Positive Negative Happy Joyful Loving Optimistic Exited Caring Calm
In awe
Negative
Stressed
Angry
Frustrated
Sad
Pessimistic
Anxious
Depressed
Hopeless

9. …happy doctors are 19% faster at making an accurate diagnosis…
Productivity:
…happy doctors are 19% faster at making an accurate diagnosis…
Source: ”The Happiness Advantage”, by Achor

10. …happy doctors are 19% faster at making an accurate diagnosis…
Productivity:
…happy doctors are 19% faster at making an accurate diagnosis…
Source: ”The Happiness Advantage”, by Achor

11. Optimistic salespeople make 88% more $
Productivity:
Optimistic salespeople make 88% more $
Source: ”Learned Optimism”, by Seligman

12. - Henry Ford (disputed)
Why is it every time I ask for a pair of hands, they come with a brain attached?
- Henry Ford (disputed)

13. Think about a good day at work
Reflection:
Think about a good day at work

18. Ohno’s circle
Observe and ask “Why?”

19. Tool #83: Listen to your new people
From “Happiness at Work” (2016)

21. Cookie Monster effect

22. Dunning-Kruger effect

23. From “Happiness at Work” (2016)

24. Neurointensive Therapy Ward

25. Neurointensive Therapy Ward
Sick Leave:
15% -> 2%

26. Neurointensive Care Unit
Sick Leave:
15% -> 2%
Annual savings:
DKK 2+ mill.