Leading with Happiness with‌ ‌Silvia Garcia

‌Dr.‌ ‌Nathan‌ ‌Regier‌ ‌ ‌welcomes Silvia Garcia to today’s episode, she is one of the world’s leading experts in applying behavioral science and positive leadership to marketing, communication, employees well being, and company culture. Silvia is the former global marketing director for Coca-Cola and was the director of Coca-Cola Happiness Institute, recognized as a leader in designing the future of Work. She has participated in the MIT University Albright Challenge and at the United Nations. As a consultant, keynote speaker, and author, Silvia applies the latest discoveries in neuroscience with 20 years of experience creating and managing some of the most valuable brands in the world. Originally from Spain. Silvia currently lives in Paris with her husband. Today, Nathan and Silvia are talking about the importance of happiness at work.  ‌ Key‌ ‌Takeaways‌:‌ ‌ [1:43]‌ ‌Silvia shares a little overview of her career. [4:17] Silvia talks about the research she conducted and what she learned about happiness from it while working at the Coca-Cola Happiness Institute. [8:31] How did Silvia start this “happiness project” and how did she replicate this model in different countries? [13:52] Did Silvia see increases in the measurements of happiness and work wellness? [16:12] Silvia talks about the importance of having a leader with a vision that is willing to take a risk. [19:04] Silvia talks about the people she met during her research and immplementation of hapiness in the workplace. [22:06] Silvia shares some of her work during her years in marketing in Coca-Cola. [24:34] Key lessons and tips for any leader who has a vision and wants to do the good thing. [26:43] 8 pillars of emotionally healthy organizations [28:30] What does Silvia do that fills her sou and brings her happiness? [29:50] Lightning round. [34:19] Nathan shares his three key takeaways from an inspiring conversation with Silvia Garcia.  ‌ Mentioned‌ ‌in‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode‌:‌ ‌ The‌ ‌Compassion‌ ‌Mindset‌ ‌ Visit Feel Logic and download Eight Tips to Increase Resilience and Happiness at Work A positive Culture is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage, Silvia Garcia   Tweetables‌:‌ ‌ “Latin countries tend to have an optimistic bias.”‌ ‌‌#oncompassion‌ ‌ ‌ “Happiness is related to health and performance.”  ‌‌#oncompassion‌ ‌ ‌ “‌Happiness impacts business outcomes and culture”  ‌‌#oncompassion‌ ‌ ‌ “When you increase happiness at a work, wellbeing rises, people feel better, they are more engaged, bettering the outcomes of innovation, the trust and collaboration among teams, and the levels of customer satisfaction.”  ‌‌#oncompassion‌ ‌ ‌ “A great leader knows that can make the company succeed while doing good to the people.”. ‌‌#oncompassion‌ ‌ ‌ “Showing that you care as a leader is the true key to success.” ‌‌#oncompassion‌ “Acts of kindness benefits the giver more than the receiver.” ‌‌#oncompassion‌