What Happy Working Mothers Know: How New Findings in Positive Psychology Can Lead to a Healthy and Happy Work/Life Balance

What Happy Working Mothers Know
"This book energizes and inspires me."
—Marcus Buckingham, author of Find Your Strongest Life
How New Findings in Positive Psychology Can Lead to a Healthy and Happy Work/Life Balance
Cathy L. Greenberg, Ph.D
and Barrett S. Avigdor J.D.
"Delightful, inspiring, and motivating. This book really hit home for me."
—Kim Martin, President and General Manager, WE tv
"What Happy Working Mothers Know is an innovative resource for leadership."
—Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business Administration, Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California; founding Chairman of the Marshall School′s Leadership Institute
"Women everywhere will recognize themselves in this book."
—Carolyn Kepcher, CEO, Carolyn & Co; co–star on NBC′s The Apprentice
"A groundbreaking book that will become a mainstay for working moms, those who may become working moms, and for everyone who both manages and loves working moms."
—Sara N. King, Center for Creative Leadership
"[Shines] a bright light on the leadership challenges of working mothers, offering practical tools and revealing case studies that will enable mothers to get extraordinary things done."
—Jim Kouzes, award–winning coauthor of The Leadership Challenge; Dean′s Executive Professor of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
"What Happy Working Mothers Know shows that happiness is an essential element of good leadership—both at work and at home."
—Dee Dee Myers, author of Why Women Should Rule the World; former press secretary for President Bill Clinton
"It′s great to see a book that celebrates the working mother and her benefits for the family. It truly fits into our family credo: ′It′s all how you look at it.′"
—Dan Patrick, host of The Dan Patrick Show; co–host of NBC′s Footba ll Night in America; Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated; and Susan Patrick, mother of four, gourmet ice cream entrepreneur/owner of Walnut Beach Creamery
"Provides insights into new ways to tap into the incredible energy and strength of mothers in our workforce."
—Anne LeGrand, CEO, Ultrasound, Philips Healthcare
"I have the privilege of working with hundreds of women year after year and I am thrilled to see What Happy Working Mothers Know touch on such an important topic."
—Grace Killelea, Vice President, Talent and Leadership Initiatives, Comcast
"Touching stories, clarity, and insight that can only help build on the strengths of our Hispanic community and continue to grow our women leaders."
—Rev. Luis Cortés Jr., founder and President, Esperanza, the largest Hispanic faith–based evangelical network in the United States
"One of the most important books for working mothers in the new world!"
—Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling coauthor of What Got You Here Won′t Get You There and author of Succession: Are You Ready?
"This is a very important book in these turbulent times as our future is dependent on how we nurture and develop society′s most valued human asset: the next generation."
—Noel Tichy, Professor, University of Michigan, and coauthor of Judgment: How Winning Leaders Make Great Calls

Spis treści:
Foreword Carol Evans.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Chapter 1. Happiness Is Not a Luxury; It’s a Necessity.
Chapter 2. The Science of Happiness.
Chapter 3. How to Put the H.A.P.P.Y. in Happy Working Mother.
Chapter 4. Guilt—What Is It Good For?
Chapter 5. When Mom’s Not Happy, No One Is Happy!
Chapter 6. What about the Kids?
Chapter 7. When the Going Gets Tough, Get Support.
Chapter 8. Pulling It All Together.
Chapter 9. Happily Ever After—Your Story.
Moms Corps Survey Analysis.
Ten Ti ps to Your Happiness.
Notes.
Additional Resources.
About the Authors.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:

Cathy L. Greenberg, PhD, (right) is an inter–nationally recognized authority on leadership and applying the new science of happiness. She is a contributor to many articles and bestselling books. An acclaimed speaker and radio show host, she founded h2c—Happy Companies Healthy People—the first organization to specialize in coaching leaders on the art and science of building happy, high–performance companies. Her motto, "Happiness=Profit," has become a mainstay for both her personal life and those she serves around the world.
Barrett S. Avigdor, JD, is an international lawyer, executive coach, and Fulbright Scholar. An innovator, trainer, and thought leader in talent strategy and management, she has been a member of the leadership team of Accenture′s Legal Group since 1995. She helped establish Accenture′s strengths–based approach to their global talent and employee engagement initiative as both a facilitator and an author on the subject. She can be found circling the globe spearheading her passion for excellence in human performance.

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What Happy Working Mothers Know
"This book energizes and inspires me."
—Marcus Buckingham, author of Find Your Strongest Life
How New Findings in Positive Psychology Can Lead to a Healthy and Happy Work/Life Balance
Cathy L. Greenberg, Ph.D
and Barrett S. Avigdor J.D.
"Delightful, inspiring, and motivating. This book really hit home for me."
—Kim Martin, President and General Manager, WE tv
"What Happy Working Mothers Know is an innovative resource for leadership."
—Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business Administration, Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California; founding Chairman of the Marshall School′s Leadership Institute
"Women ever ywhere will recognize themselves in this book."
—Carolyn Kepcher, CEO, Carolyn & Co; co–star on NBC′s The Apprentice
"A groundbreaking book that will become a mainstay for working moms, those who may become working moms, and for everyone who both manages and loves working moms."
—Sara N. King, Center for Creative Leadership
"[Shines] a bright light on the leadership challenges of working mothers, offering practical tools and revealing case studies that will enable mothers to get extraordinary things done."
—Jim Kouzes, award–winning coauthor of The Leadership Challenge; Dean′s Executive Professor of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
"What Happy Working Mothers Know shows that happiness is an essential element of good leadership—both at work and at home."
—Dee Dee Myers, author of Why Women Should Rule the World; former press secretary for President Bill Clinton
"It′s great to see a book that celebrates the working mother and her benefits for the family. It truly fits into our family credo: ′It′s all how you look at it.′"
—Dan Patrick, host of The Dan Patrick Show; co–host of NBC′s Football Night in America; Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated; and Susan Patrick, mother of four, gourmet ice cream entrepreneur/owner of Walnut Beach Creamery
"Provides insights into new ways to tap into the incredible energy and strength of mothers in our workforce."
—Anne LeGrand, CEO, Ultrasound, Philips Healthcare
"I have the privilege of working with hundreds of women year after year and I am thrilled to see What Happy Working Mothers Know touch on such an important topic."
—Grace Killelea, Vice President, Talent and Leadership Initiatives, Comcast
"Touching stories, clarity, and insight that can only help build on the strengths of our Hispanic community and continue to grow our women leaders."