Shawn Achor is an American author and speaker recognized for his expertise in positive psychology and the relationship between happiness and success. His research has gained significant attention, including being featured on the cover of Harvard Business Review. Achor's TED talk, which explores the benefits of a positive mindset, has garnered over 16 million views, making it one of the most popular talks of all time. He has collaborated with a wide range of organizations, including over a third of the Fortune 100 companies, the Pentagon, and the White House, and has lectured in more than 50 countries.

Achor is the founder of GoodThink, Inc., and has developed the Happiness Advantage training program, which is recognized as one of the most successful corporate training initiatives globally. His work has been published in prominent outlets such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. He is the author of several books, including 'The Happiness Advantage' and 'Before Happiness,' which provide insights into achieving success through a positive mindset.