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A man in a gray plaid suit holding a microphone smiling at a gathering of people in a room with a blue digital display behind him that says "MAKE BOREDOM EXTINCT."

Professional Learning Workshops

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  • The ABCs of Joy

  • Collective Leadership for Catalytic Improvement

  • Gritty Optimism

  • Joy through FEW (Feedback, Engagement and Well-being)

  • Life-giving Leadership that is Hard and Joyful

  • Hospitable Teaching and Leadership

Book titled 'The Happiness Crisis' by Jonathan Eckert, featuring a yellow smiley face egg with a melting appearance, against a black background.

"...his argument is robust, well-explained, and bolstered by ample examples from his 30 years as an educator. Parents, guardians, and teachers will find much to ponder."

– Publishers Weekly

The Happiness Crisis

The world is in crisis. Is the way we think about happiness part of the problem?

Kids are chasing comfort and happiness.

Why do so many feel miserable?

It’s time to invite them into adversity, belonging, and curiosity - the ABCs that lead to joy.

Decades from now, the most resilient adults will be the most joyful. They'll know that joy isn't freedom from struggle; it's the fuel that allows them to struggle well.

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Jonathan Eckert

Jonathan Eckert is a global educational leader and an accomplished speaker, author, and podcaster who speaks from decades of experience, explaining how he has seen parents, teachers, and coaches nurture transformation in kids ages 9 to 22.

His workshops specialize in improving teaching practices by building on existing strengths in schools and informs attendees how they can build policies from a pattern of feedback and engagement, and how to put those into practice to build a better future.

His latest book, The Happiness Crisis, touches on how avoiding discomfort or “hard” things may seem to beget happiness but in fact, does the opposite. He talks about how adversity and challenging oneself are some of the key principles in building long-term satisfaction and happiness.