This is a condensed slide deck from the fourth class of my Spring 2016 section of The Art of Self-Coaching at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
4. Photo by Theresa Thompson [link]
Happiness 15 mins
Strategize 35 mins
Character strengths 20 mins
A conversation 25 mins
For next time… 5 mins
Agenda
6. Positive
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psychology
Eudaimonia
The highest human aim
Flourishing or fulfillment
Distinct from mere pleasure
7. Positive
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psychology
Eudaimonia
“Happiness does not lie in amusement…
…but in virtuous activities.”
~Nicomachean Ethics, Book X Ch 6
61. Signature
Martin Seligman
The good life is “Using your signature strengths
every day in the main realms of your life
to bring abundant gratification and
authentic happiness.”
strengths
62. To sum up
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Happiness (eudaimonia) matters
Intentional activities do, too
Intrinsic motivation is key
Signature strengths point the way
70. A story…
After doing the reading, complete the worksheet
An experience when you were resilient
Be prepared to explain your resilience
(Use your RQ Assessment)
You’ll have 4 minutes