OL102 - Beyond the Booth: Happiness Is and the Success of Teams

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:45 PM CST

Location: Rooms 225-227

Earn 0.15 CEUs

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Lead Presenter(s)

Paula Kensler, PhD, DNP, MBA, RN (she/her/hers)

Instructor of Clinical Nursing; Director of the Clinical Nurse Leader and Executive Nurse Leader Programs
Louisiana State University Health Science Center School of Nursing

Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Presenter(s)

Marie Adorno, PhD, APRN, CNS, RNC-MNN, CNE

Interim Director of the PhD in Nursing Program; Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing
Louisiana State University Health Science Center School of Nursing
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Abstract:
In the increasingly complex and challenging healthcare environment, positive psychology plays a crucial role in fostering effective leadership and high-functioning teams. Understanding our character strengths enhances human interactions, promoting greater happiness and well-being. A healthy work environment, characterized by effective leadership and high-performance teams, is vital for delivering the best outcomes for patients, families, and communities.

Learning Objectives:

Apply three prinicples of positive psychology to enhance success and work performance.
Identify their signature strengths in daily activities to enhance personal happiness and overall well-being.
Analyze leadership behaviors with the three aspects of the biology of leadership.