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Alexander Kjerulf is the founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo inc and one of the world's leading experts on happiness at work. He is a speaker, consultant and author, presenting and conducting workshops on happiness at work at businesses and conferences in over 30 countries. His clients include companies like Hilton, Microsoft, LEGO, IKEA, Shell, HP and IBM.

He has a masters degree in computer science from The University of Southern Denmark, and was a co-founder of the Danish IT company Enterprise Systems.

Alex is the author of 4 books including the international bestseller Happy Hour is 9 to 5 - How to Love Your Job, Love Your Life and Kick Butt at Work. The book has been extremely well received all over the world and is available i ...more

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Effort vs. Results: Who Really Deserves recognition?

Imagine two salespeople at the same company.

Johnson is a consummate professional. She’s an accomplished rep who is always ready to support her clients and colleagues. However, due to circumstances beyond her control—perhaps a major account goes bankrupt or her region hits a recession—she misses her quarterly target.

Smith, on the other hand, is lazy. He’s incompetent and never goes the extra mile.

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	Happy Hour is 9 to 5 3.85 avg rating — 198 ratings — published 2007 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Leading With Happiness: How the Best Leaders Put Happiness First to Create Phenomenal Business Results and a Better World 4.04 avg rating — 26 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hurra, der er krise liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2009	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Happy at Work Manifesto did not like it 1.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“You know you've found your calling, when you would rather do it and fail, than not do it.”
― Alexander Kjerulf, Happy Hour is 9 to 5

tags: happiness-positive-outlook, inspirational, motivational, success, work-life-balance

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“Most people chase success at work, thinking that will make them happy. The truth is that happiness at work will make you successful.”
― Alexander Kjerulf, Happy Hour is 9 to 5

tags: happiness-positive-outlook, inspirational, motivational, success, work-life-balance

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“If you slave away every day at a job you hate and come home drained and frustrated, what is that teaching your kids?”
― Alexander Kjerulf, Happy Hour is 9 to 5

tags: happiness-positive-outlook, inspirational, motivational, success, work-life-balance

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