Scott Asalone
University of Pennsylvania, USA
Title: Beyond Happiness to Greatness: Applying Positive Psychology to Achieve a Higher Goal
Biography
Biography: Scott Asalone
Abstract
If positive psychology focuses on what is best in life and in each individual and its research and applications have been empirically validated then it should be possible to blend positive psychology applications in a workshop environment and help individuals unleash previously untapped potential. Positive psychology proposes to research and build upon the best that humans can experience and the best they can become. Historically the goal of positive psychology has varied from happiness, to subjective well-being, to flourishing. Yet each of these goals falls short of the highest possibility for each individual. Is flourishing the end goal of positive psychology or is there a penultimate goal which can be achieved through the select application of positive psychology interventions and research? Based on over 8 years of study and application there will be a brief argument for a new goal for positive psychology; that of personal greatness, and a definition will be suggested. Additionally a process called Roadmap to Personal Greatness will be offered as an example of a session that was offered for four years in a Fortune 100 financial services company. Qualitative results and anecdotal evidence will be shared from the participants of this session. This work focused on the use of multiple positive psychology interventions, teaching of positive psychology research, dialogue and self-reflection to enable each participant to create a path to attain their goals, dreams and unleash their personal greatness.