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"This book aims to help leaders become the best versions of themselves, achieve extraordinary results and help their team accomplish the same. Packed with research and practical advice from real-life positive leaders, it offers an extensive look into both what high-performance leadership is, and how it can be achieved"--

AbstractWhile literature about the relationship between well-being and accomplishment exists, previous studies were mainly quantitative and neglected the subjective experience of female retirees, which the current study aimed to address. Three female retired charity CEOs based in the United Kingdom were interviewed using in-depth, semi-structured interviews. The interpretative phenomenological analysis yielded 3 themes: (1) "accomplishment and well-being—a potentially negative interaction," (2) "accomplishment and well-being—a positive link through interaction with other well-being domains," and (3) "retirement—a moderator for negative direct impacts." The results provided a complex picture of how high-achieving women postretirement perceived accomplishment as a contributor to their well-being. By highlighting an intricate link between accomplishment and other domains of well-being, particularly positive relationships, the findings critique that positive psychology overemphasizes the individual and highlight the need for further research into the interaction between different domains of well-being. The study also contributes to the debate about the relationship between age and well-being by illuminating the individuality of the experience depending on circumstances and environment. Finally, discussed are the implications of the current study in the context of retired high-fliers.

"This ground-breaking book combines research and practice in the rapidly growing field of Positive Psychology with the fastest-growing medical speciality of Lifestyle Medicine. Section 1 maps out the new field of positive health by exploring the scope, content and architecture of this rapidly emerging area of research. It explores research findings and applications derived from Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology that are critical for positive health. Section 2 delves into positive health research, covering topics such as using character strengths to improve health, maximising psychological wellbeing from head to toe, optimising gut health, and understanding the relationships between mind and body. Section 3 offers guidance on applying the principles of positive health by describing new Positive Health Interventions (PHIs), introducing innovative positive health coaching models and exploring the contribution of positive psychology to health equity. The book is ideal for medical doctors, nurses and health professionals interested in helping their patients flourish psychologically and physically. It is an invaluable guide for social workers, positive psychologists, coaches and mental health professionals who want to explore the physiological dimensions of wellbeing"--