Happiness is one word that seems to have a million meanings. For one person it could mean health, for another it’s material success. What is the universal meaning of happiness? And how do we achieve it? Today, we have a three-part answer from an expert on happiness. Arthur Brooks teaches the course "Managing Happiness" at Harvard University. He wrote his lat ... Show More
Oct 26
A Video Game Designer on What Keeps People Coming Back
Bing Gordon spent a decade as chief creative officer of Electronic Arts, the publisher behind many of your favorite video games, like The Sims, Need for Speed, FIFA and Battlefield. His daughter Chloe grew up gaming before doing her homework, and landed her first job at age four ... Show More
26m 7s
Oct 19
Building a Career for a 100-Year Life
We plan our careers like life is short. Go to school, climb the career ladder, retire. But as we live longer, the model doesn’t hold up. London Business School professor Lynda Gratton joins Jessi to offer a model for the arc of a long career. After selling a million copies of The ... Show More
29m 41s
Oct 12
Brené Brown on Leading with Courage and Vulnerability
After more than two decades exploring courage, vulnerability and leadership, Brené Brown’s work has helped millions of people and changed how we talk about shame and belonging. In her latest book, Strong Ground, Brené introduces the idea of “grounded confidence,” a practice of le ... Show More
28m 3s
Sep 2023
Happier-ness with author Arthur Brooks
You’ll never achieve perfect happiness. This might sound like bad news, but it’s actually a good thing. Because being happy is not a final destination, it’s an ongoing practice. In short, it’s happier-ness. That’s a term Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey coined in their new book “B ... Show More
42m 56s
Mar 2024
Arthur C. Brooks on How to Be Happier
<p>Arthur C. Brooks is a bestselling author, acclaimed public speaker and professor at the Harvard School of Business, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. Brooks joined Hoda Kotb for a conversation on the art and science of getting happier, and how to build the ... Show More
42m 5s
Sep 2024
Understand these 4 key concepts for a happier life | Arthur Brooks
How does one become truly happy? Arthur Brooks, author and Harvard professor, explains.
Throughout his career, Brooks has pinpointed the essence of real happiness. His key insight? Happiness is not just a feeling, it’s a state of mind.
In this interview, Brooks shares three prima ... Show More
13m 4s
Oct 2025
The Science of Happiness with Arthur Brooks
Join us for an insightful conversation with Arthur Brooks, one of today’s leading voices on happiness, purpose, and living a meaningful life. We dive into what truly makes us fulfilled, how to navigate life’s transitions, and practical ways to build a life you love. Whether you’r ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 2025
Arthur C. Brooks on How Leaders Can Be Happier
It isn't always easy to feel like you can have it all: career, family, hobbies and inner peace. Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks studies happiness and says it is a direction, not a destination. Brooks believes happiness is especially important for leaders, as the higher you cli ... Show More
34m 41s
Jan 2024
No. 1 Happiness Expert: If Your Friends Get Divorced So Will You! Single Friends Will Keep You Single! Obesity Is Contagious
Everyone is constantly looking for happiness, but maybe real happiness can be found where we least expect it. Arthur C. Brooks is a bestselling author of 13 books and Harvard professor where he teaches courses on leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship. He is the colum ... Show More
1h 26m
Dec 2023
415: How to Find Happiness. w/ Arthur C. Brooks.
>Join Jocko Underground<Arthur C. Brooks is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership, happi ... Show More
3h 2m