In this conversation, Dr. Denise Quinlan discusses her journey in positive psychology, emphasizing the importance of context, cultural sensitivity, and the need for a human-centric approach in workplaces. She critiques the current state of wellbeing science, advocating for collaboration with other fields and addressing societal issues such as polarization and economic precarity. The discussion highlights the shift from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism and the need for organizations to value their employees as integral to their success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Happiness Research
01:00 Denise Quinlan's Journey and Current Work
05:10 The Importance of Context in Positive Psychology
09:57 Challenges in Applying Positive Psychology
12:35 The Role of Work in Fulfillment
15:24 Cultural Sensitivity in Strengths Work
20:07 Reframing Strengths Conversations
25:07 The Need for Diverse Strengths Research
30:28 Financial Security and Wellbeing
32:49 Resilience vs. Systemic Change
33:18 The Changing Nature of Work and Well-being
36:06 The Political Economy of Well-being
39:35 Long-term Employment and Community Responsibility
42:11 Making Work Better: Human-Centric Approaches
46:04 The Importance of Leadership in Well-being
51:02 Valuing People: Beyond Programs to Processes
55:48 The Need for Collaboration in Well-being Science
01:00:50 Addressing Polarization and Community Belonging
