Positivity Makes the World Go Round
I'm speaking at the Motivation Show in Chicago on Wednesday, September 30. Tuesday's opening keynote will feature Jennifer Rosensweig, a former colleague of mine at Carlson Marketing (although neither of us is there any more). 
Jennifer coined the term "positive engagement," based on the principles of the modern "positive psychology" movement, to describe employees who are not just happy as employees but happy generally - people with a positive outlook, balance, and fulfillment in their lives. She says the elements of positive engagement include wellness and good health, connections with others, and appreciation and gratitude for what they have. Such employees are also open to new ideas and innovative, they are curious and seek to improve their skills constantly, and they are self-directed. In a nutshell, they are not just happy employees. They are happy people.