Creating a just economy, together
As a child, I chose to become a physicist because its mathematical clarity brought order into the seemingly chaotic world of the Balkans during the 1990s wars. Today, working as a strategy consultant and AI product leader, I am transforming economic ecosystems to create more value and meaning for all. Physics is still the lens […]
Dr. Tho Ha Vinh — Learning from Thich Nhat Hanh, Gross National Happiness, Buddhist Teachings, Special Education Work, and More
The article discusses the ideas of Dr. Ha Vinh Tho, a former director of training at the Gross National Happiness Centre in Bhutan, on mindfulness, compassion, and sustainable living. He stresses the importance of cultivating compassion and mindfulness to create a culture of happiness in both individuals and organizations. Tho emphasizes the need to balance […]
Gross National Happiness
The article discusses the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) introduced by the King of Bhutan in the 1970s as an alternative to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for measuring the country’s progress. The GNH index includes nine domains such as living standards, health, education, cultural diversity, psychological well-being, time use, community vitality, ecological diversity, and […]
The MWS Podcast 47: Ha Vinh Tho on the Gross National Happiness Project in Bhutan
In this podcast episode, Dr. Ha Vinh Tho discusses his experiences working with the Bhutanese government to develop the Gross National Happiness (GNH) Index. He explains that the GNH Index is a more holistic measure of progress than the traditional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measure, as it incorporates factors such as environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, […]
Compassionate Leadership Can Create A Better Economy And A Happier World
The article discusses the importance of compassionate leadership in creating a better economy and a happier world. It explains how compassionate leadership is not just about being kind and empathetic, but also involves having the courage to make difficult decisions and take responsibility for one’s actions. The article also provides examples of how companies and […]
GNH is better than GDP?
The article discusses how GNH (Gross National Happiness) is a better measure of a country’s progress than GDP (Gross Domestic Product). The author argues that while GDP measures economic growth, it doesn’t account for the well-being and happiness of a country’s citizens. In contrast, GNH takes into account factors such as environmental conservation, cultural preservation, […]
Ha Vinh Tho – The Bhutan experiment: Gross National Happiness (GNH)
The podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Ha Vinh Tho, a well-known peace and sustainability educator who has worked with the government of Bhutan to implement Gross National Happiness (GNH). Dr. Tho discusses the origins and principles of GNH, its impact on Bhutanese society and its potential as an alternative economic model for the […]