I'm pleased to share that I'll be supporting the World Happiness Summit this March as a " Trib e Facilitator." Organizers describe it not as a meeting, but rather as "a movement to increase awareness on happiness as a life choice, as a human right and as an enabler of human development and social innovation." I'm committed to my role as a driver of this movement focused on translating happiness to business results. I look forward to sharing with you the insights and best practices gleaned from these three days with those on the cutting edge of applied happiness research.

Gallup's recently released 2017 State of the American Workplace , feels more emphatic than usual. The report is a clear call for executive leadership to change direction or suffer immense consequences. Among the findings:

"Underlying all of this is an evolving employee attitude about what a job should and should not be. Most workers, many of whom are millennials, approach a role and a company with a highly defined set of expectations. They want their work to have meaning and purpose. They want to use their talents and strengths to do what they do best every day. They want to learn and develop. They want their job to fit their life." All of these are drivers of personal happiness.

Employee happiness in its many dimensions is the foundation of a thriving organization. It's not just a "nice to have." Companies with engaged employees have 41% lower absenteeism, 10% more satisfied customers, and 40% fewer quality defects. If you'd like to learn more about why h appy people sell more and make better leaders, we'd be happy (!) to explore your interest in a customized workshop or coaching program .

Massachusetts Association of Buyers Agents, March 8, Waltham, MA.