Human beings are driven by the idea that with success comes happiness. The harder we work, the more successful we’ll be, which will ultimately make us happier. We subscribe to this in business too, believing that with hard work comes reward – whether in title, promotion, profitability or financial incentives. If only we could achieve that raise, that promotion, or get that award or new job, we would be happier. Turns out we have the equation backwards.
Contributing Authors: Karen Barth, Bob Kaplan and Kristina Tober
