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The Happiness Choice: The 5 decisions that will take you from where you are to where you want to be

The Happiness Choice: The 5 decisions that will take you from where you are to where you want to be

Learn from an unwanted and abused child from Hong Kong who became a global business success and humanitarian on how to be happy, healthy and at peace.

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Inner Peace in Turbulent Times

How to Stay Calm, Focused, and Hopeful When the World Feels Chaotic

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Jun 9

The Power of the Pause: A Simple Strategy for Resolving Conflict

How to De-escalate Tension, Lead Difficult Conversations, and Build Stronger Teams

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Apr 14

Energy Is Your Real Currency: How High Performers Protect It

Why high performers manage energy — not just time. Learn how you can benefit from their secrets.

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Mar 18

The Night I Missed a Meeting — and Rethought Work-Life Balance

Rethinking Overwork: A Leadership Lesson I Learned the Hard Way

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Jan 6

New Year, New You?

How to Grow and Flourish After Loss and Hardship

New Year, New You?

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Oct 14, 2025

Growing Happiness: Lessons from Pain, Peace, and Practice

How to cultivate happiness daily through mindset and six proven habits.

Growing Happiness: Lessons from Pain, Peace, and Practice

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Sep 16, 2025

Job Hugging and Quiet Cracking: What They Mean — and How to Escape

Strategies for employees and leaders to prevent burnout and boost workplace engagement.

Job Hugging and Quiet Cracking: What They Mean — and How to Escape

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Aug 5, 2025

Compassion Fatigue: How to Care Without Burning Out

How to stay kind to yourself while making a meaningful difference in chaotic times

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Jul 16, 2025

Living and Dying: How to Live Until You Die

Stories and tools to help you truly live each day

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Jun 22, 2025

Winning and Losing

How to learn, grow, and flourish, win or lose

Winning and Losing

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Marilyn Tam

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Marilyn Tam, global speaker, best selling author (The Happiness Choice), business leader and humanitarian. Formerly the CEO of Aveda, President Reebok, VP Nike

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