Ted leonsis talked about his book the business of happiness. Ted leonsis looks at creativity, success, and the business of. Jan 19, 2010 this weekend, boomtown got hold of a new book by former aol exec and longtime entrepreneur ted leonsis, which is set to be released on feb. And like the ebullient leonsis, its entertaining fulcrum is a list he often.
In a questionandanswer session with economic club president rubenstein, mr. Ted leonsis is absolutely correct that money can t buy you happiness, but it can buy you ted s book, which will bring you happinessand success. Ted leonsis is absolutely correct that money cant buy you happiness, but it can buy you teds book, which will bring you happinessand success. Ted leonsis with john buckley by leonsis, ted leonsis. Treating happiness as a goal like any other, he made a list of what he thought would make him happy, and made a plan to achieve his goals. Through research studies, personal stories, and anecdotal evidence from celebrities, famous athletes, and. Leonsis happiness quest started with a reckoning in 1984 when he survived a near plane crash. Read the business of happiness 6 secrets to extraordinary success in work and life by ted leonsis available from rakuten kobo. Leonsis has served on georgetowns board of directors and board of regents. Ted leonsis founder, chairman, principal partner, chief. The business of happiness by ted leonsis, hardcover. Apr 07, 2014 david rubenstein talks with ted leonsis, the founder and ceo of monumental sports, about his new book, the business of happiness, and his approach to business. Ted leonsis book the business of happiness takes an entrepreneurial look on the concept of happiness. Sep 24, 2014 here are five of leonsis top tips, which are adapted and evolved from his 2010 book the business of happiness.
Leonsis is married to lynn leonsis and they have a son and a daughter. At the time, i thought that ticking items off my list would make me happy. Ted leonsis found the road to happiness the hard way he lived it. Now, comes his new book, the business of happiness, a smart, practical guide for leaders and those in the making on ways to find success in work and in life. In the business of happiness, ted leonsisbusiness, sports, and media mogulproves schweitzers point, explaining that success may or may not make you happy, but happiness will almost always make you more successful. Jun 24, 2018 ted leonsis felt pretty good about the washington post naming his monumental sports and entertainment company one of the regions best places to work. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ted leonsis book the business of happiness book featured. Praise for the business of happiness as ted shows, the happier the company. He realized he wasnt happy and promised that, should he survive, he would restructure his life. Through research studies, personal stories, and anecdotal evidence from celebrities, famous athletes, and influential. Leonsis has authored a number of books, including blue magic.
Jul 26, 2010 i just finished reading the business of happiness. Ted leonsis is an owner for the washington capitals with 11 videos in the cspan video library. Ted leonsis and the business of happiness washington times ted leonsis felt pretty good about the washington post naming his monumental sports and entertainment company one of the regions best. Book ted leonsis book the business of happiness teds take. The business of happiness is the book is for any business person who is looking for success whether it be making more money, having more clout, being more powerful, more effective or more confident. Thus began a decadeslong exploration of the relationship between success and happiness and the conclusion that happiness drives success not the other way around. Ted leonsis and the business of happiness washington times. Feb 09, 2010 albert schweitzer said, happiness is the key to success. Ted leonsis majority owner, chairman and ceo washington. Ted leonsis on the business of happiness business insider.
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Ted leonsis discusses his book, the business of happiness. In fact, hes never failed to mention in interviews that his wife is very beautiful. In one of his first extended interviews since the books publication, leonsis joins executivebiz contributing editor lisa singh for a discussion of happiness and the lessons. Thus it was fitting for leonsis to deliver a talk promoting his new book, the business of happiness, on wednesday night at the sixth and i historic synagogue. From developing higher levels of empathy and selfawareness to pursuing a higher calling, he asks audiences to not pour all their energy into one person, place, or thing, and to instead live with greater purpose and intention. And when you read my book, youll see that, as we were writing it, the campaign was.
He realized he wasnt happy and promised that, should he. Jun 08, 2018 ted leonsis wife gets a very flattering mention in his inspiring book, the business of happiness. Leonsis engaged in a wideranging discussion that touched on such subjects as the philosophy that led to his authorship of a book entitled the business of happiness. Leonsis, the owner of the washington capitals, was in new york city tuesday to promote his new book, the business of. During those moments of terror, ted came to the real. The people, power and politics behind the ibm pc and the business of happiness. The business of happiness gina schaefer, owner of seven ace hardware stores in washington, dc, is on the cusp of a trend.
Through research studies, personal stories, and anecdotal evidence from celebrities, famous athletes, and influential businessmen, ted reveals the six secrets to achieving true happinessand how they make success almost inevitable. He spent 15 years at aol, eventually becoming vice chairman and president, and he. In the business of happiness, ted leonsis business, sports, and media mogulproves schweitzers point, explaining that success may or may not make you happy, but happiness will almost always make you more successful. Through research studies, personal stories, and anecdotal. Blog ted s take is the official blog from the renowned entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, filmmaker, sports and business executive.
Keith allisonflickr ted leonsis has just about done it all. The business of happiness by ted leonsis, hardcover barnes. The business of happiness is a realistic tome that inspires one to challenge themselves to make happiness their pursuit so others are infected by their joy. The people, power and politics behind the ibm personal computer, facts on file publications, 228 pages. Already a millionaire at 28, leonsis was on a routine flight from florida to atlanta when he and other passengers were told to prepare for a crash landing. Apr 02, 2010 ted leonsis, one of aols entrepreneur extraordinaires and owner of the washington caps, has a new book out. Ted leonsis is a fascinating person, and the first half of this book tells his story in a voice thats clearly his. In the book, he calls her the most beautiful human being he has ever seen. Perspectives on business, sports, and life from ted leonsis. In the business of happiness, ted leonsisbusiness, sports, and media. Through research studies, personal stories, and anecdotal evidence from celebrities, famous athletes. Leonsis book was the literal mentor ive been searching for a long time. Davids the only person who gave me a quote who actually. Albert schweitzer said, happiness is the key to success.
The journey from childhood in brooklyn, to high school in massachusetts, to college at georgetown is inspiring. Ted leonsis is cofounder and partner of revolution growth as well as a nationally renowned entrepreneur, investor, and sports team owner. James altucher interviewed ted leonsis about the six secrets to achieving happiness and success. The late abe pollin, business partner of leonsis, famously helped save the synagogue building from being turned into a nightclub in 2002, paving the way to creating a thriving jewish and. In his book, the business of happiness, leonsis describes six important factors that have a vital impact on both. The business of happiness after a jarring experience on an airplane early in his career, ted leonsis reached a hard truth. Ted leonsis latest book, the business of happiness, released february 8th. According to his book, the business of happiness, you too can achieve an.