by Valerie Rivera | May 6, 2018 | Happiness
Stay Connected. First Name Last Name Email Address In Happiness: The Key to Success? [Part 1] I shared research from Shawn Achor that showed that by choosing happiness first, our brains work better, and we’re more likely to be successful. But what if you’re not...
by Valerie Rivera | Apr 22, 2018 | Happiness
Stay Connected. First Name Last Name Email Address In March, I traveled to Flint, Michigan for a workshop based on Shawn Achor’s book, The Happiness Advantage. You might have seen his hilarious TED talk titled The Happy Secret to Better Work. If you haven’t,...
by Valerie Rivera | Mar 24, 2018 | Purpose, Strategy
Stay Connected. First Name Last Name Email Address There’s a Monster commercial that features a bunch of kids dreaming about their futures. “When I grow up, I want to file all day.” says one little boy. “I want to be replaced on a whim.” says one little girl....
by Valerie Rivera | Jan 20, 2018 | Stanford
Stay Connected. First Name Last Name Email Address Two years in Stanford’s MBA program flew by, but the life lessons stuck with me. After graduating in 2017, I captured ten of my most memorable and relatable lessons to share with my network. Here’s the list of...
by Valerie Rivera | Nov 21, 2017 | Purpose
Stay Connected. First Name Last Name Email Address One of my favorite TED talks is Simon Sinek’s “How Great Leaders Inspire Action.” With over 35M views, there’s a good chance you’ve probably seen it. (And if not, here’s a link because it’s GOOOOD). Sinek...