CHIEF HAPPINESS OFFICER Reveals Six SECRETS to Being Happy At Work

77% of Americans hate their job, according to a recent Gallup study. Michael Spremulli (a.k.a. the Chief Happiness Officer), the host of HowHappyAreYouAtWork.com offers six tips to help you increase your happiness while on the job.

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A recent Gallup Study finds that 77% of Americans are NOT happy at work. Considering that the average person spends about one-third of their adult life at work, this translates to millions of unhappy workers. One of the main reasons that people are miserable at work is conflict. Conflict with the boss, coworkers, staff, and customers.

Michael Spremulli (a.k.a. the CHIEF HAPPINESS OFFICER) is the host of HowHappyAreYouAtWork.com, and the Author of Teamworks: 42 Tips to Help Teams Thrive & Survive" says that knowing how to deal with different personalities will you help drastically reduce conflict and stress, make your job more enjoyable, and increase your happiness at work. He offers these tips:

1. Communicate directly, and make your points quickly when dealing with someone who is competitive, results oriented, aggressive, and focuses on the bottom line. Give them challenging tasks to work on. Stick to business and understand their desire to be in charge".

2. Use a high-energy approach when communicating with a person who is outgoing, sociable, enthusiastic, persuasive, and likes to interact with people. Tap into their natural ability to motivate others. Allow time for socializing. Recognize their accomplishments publicly.

3. Be as patient and relaxed as possible when relating with a person who is patient, relaxed, unhurried, logical, and focuses on creating and maintaining structure. Give them plenty of time to think things over" when asking for their opinion. Present changes in policies and work schedules slowly.

4. Prepare your case" in advance, paying extreme attention to details when interacting with an individual who is cautions, meticulous, orderly and focuses on generating accurate and precise work. Communicate by providing adequate facts and figures on a situation. Stick to business and avoid loud outbursts.

5. Understand that your preferred way of behaving is not necessarily the way that others prefer to behave. When you adapt your behavior to match the behavior of the person you are communicating with you open" the door of communication and break the cycle of conflict.

6. Tell your boss and staff what makes YOU tick, specifically whether your focus is on results, people, planning, or data. Sharing this information with colleagues is like giving them an instructional manual on how to work with you.

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Michael Spremulli is available for immediate interview. Contact 229-257-0665

Editors: You are welcome to reprint the above tips excerpted from Teamworks: 42 Tips to Help Teams Thrive & Survive" as long as the following contact information is included: For additional free tips, articles, and other resources visit: HowHappyAreYouAtWork.com. Teamworks: 42 Tips to Help Teams Thrive & Survive", a 16 page tips booklet can also be purchased there for $6.00.