The Happy Road Ahead

I am joined by special guest co-host, Mark Snell, a non-profit organization management professional. We explore a number of topics related to how Mark has achieved job satisfaction throughout his career, whether he's serving as the governor of Iowa's aide-de-camp, to helping globalize the perspectives of junior high school students in rural Japan. Show Notes: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-15-the-iowa-connection-part-i

This week, we take the symbolism of springtime renewal to heart, and explore seven ways to renew our lives. Then, do brain-boosting games actually boost brain power? Or is it just high-tech snake oil? And some quick tips on how not get offended when someone who owes you a "Thank you," doesn't! Show Notes: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-14-im-not-bovvered/

This week, we take the symbolism of springtime renewal to heart, and explore seven ways to renew our lives. Then, do brain-boosting games actually boost brain power? Or is it just high-tech snake oil? And some quick tips on how not get offended when someone who owes you a "Thank you," doesn't! Show Notes: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-14-im-not-bovvered/

This week, we take the symbolism of springtime renewal to heart, and explore seven ways to renew our lives. Then, do brain-boosting games actually boost brain power? Or is it just high-tech snake oil? And some quick tips on how not get offended when someone who owes you a "Thank you," doesn't! Show Notes: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-14-im-not-bovvered/

This week’s episode focuses on one CEO’s efforts to help his company’s employees make good life decisions in three interesting ways. The Happy Road Ahead takes a closer look. Also, how a hundred year-old Neapolitan coffee tradition has become a European, and now a worldwide phenomenon, and some advice from British philosopher, Alan Watts, brought to life as a comic strip from a talented artist! Show Notes are on the website: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-13-ive-decided-to-have-a-cup-of-coffee/

This week’s episode focuses on one CEO’s efforts to help his company’s employees make good life decisions in three interesting ways. The Happy Road Ahead takes a closer look. Also, how a hundred year-old Neapolitan coffee tradition has become a European, and now a worldwide phenomenon, and some advice from British philosopher, Alan Watts, brought to life as a comic strip from a talented artist! Show Notes are on the website: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-13-ive-decided-to-have-a-cup-of-coffee/

This week’s episode focuses on one CEO’s efforts to help his company’s employees make good life decisions in three interesting ways. The Happy Road Ahead takes a closer look. Also, how a hundred year-old Neapolitan coffee tradition has become a European, and now a worldwide phenomenon, and some advice from British philosopher, Alan Watts, brought to life as a comic strip from a talented artist! Show Notes are on the website: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-13-ive-decided-to-have-a-cup-of-coffee/

The Samurai sword as a metaphor for passion, and getting to the bottom of whether pursuing one's passion is really the recipe for success. Show notes: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-12-the-sword-of-passion/

The Samurai sword as a metaphor for passion, and getting to the bottom of whether pursuing one's passion is really the recipe for success. Show notes: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-12-the-sword-of-passion/

The Samurai sword as a metaphor for passion, and getting to the bottom of whether pursuing one's passion is really the recipe for success. Show notes: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-12-the-sword-of-passion/

We continue with our exploration of the virtues of bushido. This week, courage is the theme, and stories of courageousness. Also, how the 6:1 ratio of criticism can bring happiness to your workplace, and the absurdity of airborne iPads. As always, show notes are located on the website: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-11-nope-no-cowardly-lion-hiding-in-here/

We continue with our exploration of the virtues of bushido. This week, courage is the theme, and stories of courageousness. Also, how the 6:1 ratio of criticism can bring happiness to your workplace, and the absurdity of airborne iPads. As always, show notes are located on the website: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-11-nope-no-cowardly-lion-hiding-in-here/

We continue with our exploration of the virtues of bushido. This week, courage is the theme, and stories of courageousness. Also, how the 6:1 ratio of criticism can bring happiness to your workplace, and the absurdity of airborne iPads. As always, show notes are located on the website: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-11-nope-no-cowardly-lion-hiding-in-here/

This week, The Happy Road Ahead goes back in time, all the way to Episode 4, when we looked at the concept of Bushido -- the Samurai Code of Honor, and looks at the virtue of justice, or rectitude. Listen in for a retelling of an ancient, but popular tale of Old Japan, and how it illustrates this concept. Also, learn about finding joy in life's daily little things, and how giving to others can be uplifting and motivational. Show Notes: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-10-samurai-justice/

This week, The Happy Road Ahead goes back in time, all the way to Episode 4, when we looked at the concept of Bushido -- the Samurai Code of Honor, and looks at the virtue of justice, or rectitude. Listen in for a retelling of an ancient, but popular tale of Old Japan, and how it illustrates this concept. Also, learn about finding joy in life's daily little things, and how giving to others can be uplifting and motivational. Show Notes: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-10-samurai-justice/