The Happiness Equation: Meditations on Happiness and Success - Softcover

De Vries, Manfred Kets

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595458955 ISBN 13: 9780595458950

Publisher: iUniverse, 2007

Synopsis

For most of us, the pursuit of happiness is the ultimate goal of existence: it gives us hope and a reason for living, motivating us to go on in spite of life's setbacks. In his coaching work with senior executives, Manfred Kets de Vries, concluded that self-knowledge and happiness are inextricably linked and that in the absence of self-knowledge, true happiness will always elude us. He believes that we need to reflect on what is important to us and set our priorities accordingly to be able to live life to the fullest. "The Happiness Equation" is a stimulating read with inspiring thoughts and ideas on how to become happier and live a more fulfilling life.

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About the Author

MANFRED F. R. KETS DE VRIES holds the Raoul de Vitry d?Avaucourt Chair of Leadership Development at INSEAD, Fontainebleau & Singapore. He is also the Director of the INSEAD Global Leadership Centre. He is the author of twenty-four books and over two hundred and fifty scientific papers on topics such as leadership, career development, and organizational change. The Financial Times, Le Capital, Wirtschaftswoche, and The Economist have rated Manfred Kets de Vries one of world?s leading leadership thinkers. His books and articles have been translated into twenty languages. In 2005, as the first non-American, he has received the International Leadership Award for his contributions to the study of management.

About this edition

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0595458955
• ISBN 13: 9780595458950
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 82