Neil Pasricha is a well-known keynote speaker, author, and researcher in positive psychology, focusing on improving happiness and engagement in organizations. He has an MBA from Harvard and a degree from Queen’s University, which have influenced his career.
Before becoming a full-time author and speaker, Neil worked at Walmart for ten years in various roles, including Director of Leadership Development. In this role, he managed CEO onboarding, executive development, and talent management.
Neil is a New York Times bestselling author of ten books, such as "The Happiness Equation," "Two-Minute Mornings," and "The Book of Awesome." His books have been translated into many languages, spent over 200 weeks on bestseller lists, and sold over two million copies. He is also a popular TED speaker, known for his talk "The 3 A’s of Awesome," which is considered one of the most inspiring talks ever. His second talk, "How will you maximise your tiny, short life?" was the first TED Listen, made up entirely of questions.
Currently, Neil is the Director of The Institute for Global Happiness, where he studies the link between happiness and leadership in business. He provides practical tools for developing a positive mindset and enhancing individual performance.
His work emphasizes the importance of happiness in the workplace, showing that a positive attitude can boost productivity, sales, and creativity. His blog, "1000 Awesome Things," has received over 100 million visits and won an award for "Best Blog in the World." He also hosts the podcast "3 Books," where he talks about influential books with notable guests.
Neil has motivated hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, including Fortune 100 companies and Ivy League schools. His passion and authenticity have made him a respected figure in positive psychology and leadership development, encouraging individuals and organizations to focus on happiness and engagement for more effective workplaces.
