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Every book Jan-Emmanuel De Neve recommended on podcasts
Jan-Emmanuel De Neve appeared as a guest on the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty on April 15, 2026, for an episode titled The Simple Secret of Being Happier… During the interview, Jan-Emmanuel De Neve recommended the book Connected, written by Nicholas A. Christakis and James H. Fowler. He pointed to amazing studies conducted by the authors as a real recommendation, noting that the book essentially demonstrates how everyday experiences and social contexts ripple outward. Specifically, Jan-Emmanuel De Neve explained that the book shows how factors such as the way a person drives home from the office or the mood they are in can directly impact their wife and children. By discussing Connected, he illustrated the interconnected nature of human emotions and behavior within social networks and family structures. His reference to the book provided scientific context for understanding how individual moods and daily routines influence the well-being of those closest to us, supporting broader themes of happiness and relational health discussed on the podcast.
Books recommended by Jan-Emmanuel De Neve
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Connected
Connected by Nicholas A.
Recommended“There's amazing studies by Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler. Their book Connected is a real a real recommendation, where they essentially show that the way you drive home from the office, the mood that you're in... will impact your wife, your children”
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| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Simple Secret of Being Happier… | On Purpose with Jay Shetty | 2026-04-15 | 1 |
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“And so in a way I I this is something I really have to get off my chest because and it took me a while to really get this is George and I, we should not have had to write a book on why workplace well-being matters.”
“Question number three, if you were speaking to a room of a hundred CEOs and leaders right now, what would be your number one piece of advice for them? Read Why Workplace Well-being Matters, please.”