Emotional Equations, Chip Conley | STAN 2011

May 21, 2011 - Drawing on the theories of Abraham Maslow and Viktor Frankl, Stanford alumnus Chip Conley shares about his search for meaning in business and in life. Conley then discusses a set of "emotional equations" that may point toward happiness. Conley graduated with an AB in economics and an MBA from Stanford.

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• mental health
• company
• emotions
• depression
• human resources
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• life
• meaning
• society
• technology
• art
• nature
• Chip Conley
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[celal777]

DESPAIR=SUFFERING-MEANING ??? Does anybody else think this equation is not right somehow ? Signify by "thumbs up".

[RCVane]

Sorry to see all the ignorant comments on this post.

Yes, Suffering without Meaning causes despair.

All leaders need to realize that as long as they do not accept responsibility for their emotions they leave themselves, and whomever they lead, at the mercy of their various emotional states.

[OCSnowBoarder]

For those few people who do not a comprehend the idea then here is my example in a different way. Money + Hungry = shopping/buying for food. as and example. Dirt + Seeds+ Water + sunlight = Plant

Not always true because everyone's beliefs and values are different. The concept is with emotions and how to balance emotions.

[grunder20]

How does he know all of this stuff? I hope he is still lecturing at Stanford.

[enviableworkplace]

Chip does a great job of simplifying emotional problems common in the workplace. The equations may be missing some details in their simplicity, but overall they let you get your head around what some solutions may look like.

[CatFiain]

The equation is logical. Mathematically, if meaning (m) > suffering (s) the "despair quotient" (DQ) will eventually become a negative value (hope, perhaps?), e.g:-

for s=100 and m=0, DQ = 100 - 0 = 100

for s=100 and m=100, DQ = 100 - 100 = 0

for s=100 and m=150, DQ = 100 - 150 = -50

And for those of us who've experienced similar business and personal challenges as Mr Conley, the rest of the lecture makes perfect sense too, IMO. :)

[AcrossArizona]

To those negative comments below, I can see many of you do not "get" it. That cool, but when you hit 50 the "student" will be ready for the teacher - Chip Conley. Great Video but then again, I am 50 years old. : )

[seanmPWH]

I take it you're a liberal zoombie

[Donsknotts]

He took one psychology class?

[pulmann]

No need to troll around, for those who need a reson why this is bs, I recommend the work of Gary Klein. Many folks have researched how people ACTUALY make high stake /under time pressure /uncertain conditions/etc.. decisions in real life. Seek articles on the Natural Decision Making concept and you will feel sorry for the guy strictly in a professional meaning.

First disappointing Stanford video:(