Sarah Ratekin
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Sarah Ratekin, founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Happiness Is Courage Inc., translates the science of happiness and well-being into actionable plans that get radically positive results. An enthusiastic positivity activist, speaker, author, and researcher, she believes we can change the world for the better by being positive, grateful, and kind, and she’s often quoted as saying “Happiness is a gauge, not a goal”. Her current focus is on helping organizations and teams navigate the particularly complex reality of today’s stressors and engagement challenges by nurturing healthier workplace cultures. No stranger to weird working environments, she believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to develop their strengths, find joy in their profession, and engage in the pursuit of happiness in the workplace and beyond. Sarah has a veritable army of garden gnomes keeping watch over her extensive container gardens and is the proud mother of four amazing humans who are making their positive own marks on the world. She and her spouse Kris, both certified Laughter Yoga leaders, also travel extensively bringing the joy and power of laughter and positivity with organizations of all sizes and industries. In their downtime, they enjoy exploring the outdoors (usually by kayak), dancing, and general merry adventuring. Sarah and her family currently reside in Indiana and travel as often as humanly possible.
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Performative Positivity (and Why It Sucks)
You know the drill. You're in the weekly staff meeting and the well-meaning manager...
The Engagement Tango
There's an old expression, "It takes two to tango". My spouse and I actually...
Happiness is a Gauge – Not a Goal
I’ve been saying this for a couple of years now, and it’s nice to...
Leadership by Actual Humans – Imagine the Possibilities!
I recently had the pleasure of engaging in a conversation about “Leading by Listening.”...
Do More by Doing Less!
I’m a big believer in the power of Results And Relationships. The data tells...
What IS Happiness, Anyway?
My dad (that “Chief Crankiness Officer” I referenced a few days ago) and I...
Putting a Human Face on Your Core Values
Almost every company has a list of core values. Some of them blazon them...
Grief – From the Desk of the Chief Happiness Officer
Ed wasn’t usually the “quiet one” on our team, but ever since his wife...
How to (NOT) Waste 20% of Your Week
Would you walk into a job interview bemoaning the traffic and the huge to-do...
Viva la Values Revolution!
We desperately need a revolution, and one of our best weapons in that revolution...