Happiness isn't just a fleeting emotion--it's a muscle that grows stronger with practice, a skill that can be developed. Ultimately, it's a superpower that transforms not only how we feel, but how we perform, connect, and thrive. True sustainable happiness at work isn't an impossible dream--it's an achievable reality that every single one of us deserves. It's not about pretending problems don't exist or putting on a fake smile--it's about building the capacity to find meaning, joy, and fulfillment even in the midst of demanding deadlines and difficult days. When we actively develop these skills and cultivate genuine connection in our professional lives, we don't just change our own experience--we become catalysts for positive change that ripples through entire organizations. While 70% of employees report feeling disengaged at work, the happiest teams consistently outperform their peers by 31%. The difference isn't luck--it's science. Both in life and in the workplace, happiness is a powerful driver of performance, because it emphasizes creating environments where individuals and teams perform well because they want to--not just because they feel obligated to. Written by Jessica Weiss, renowned keynote speaker and workplace culture and leadership expert, Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving at Work includes an easy-to-follow five-step framework that readers can put into practice right away. The framework delivers insights on: How to build genuine workplace friendships that boost performance Cultivating positivity and resilience in challenging times Creating teams where people feel safe to innovate and take risks Finding a sense of progress and accomplishment in daily work Shaping pragmatic and practical optimism Throughout, Happiness Works tackles the real challenges facing today's workforce: rising mental health concerns, widespread disconnection and disengagement, managing stress, preventing burnout, and overcoming limiting beliefs. It includes compelling stories of personal development from workers across many different roles and organizations.