Happiness At Work

One of the surest ways to find both success and happiness in the workplace is to play to your strengths. Figure out what you’re good at, and find a role that allows you to apply those skills in a meaningful way. Of course, this sounds easier than it is. Most people might think the difficult part of that equation is the whole “find a job” thing, but the truth is that most of us go through our entire careers without ever really understanding what we’re good at – what we do that sets us apart from everyone else. Today we speak with Brandon Miller, one of the first Certified GALLUP Clifton Strengths Finder Coaches in the world, and CEO of 34 Strong, a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to improving employee engagement. He is also Co-Founder of Incredible Family - an agency that helps working parents adopt a strengths-based approach to parenting - and has coauthored multiple books with his wife, Analyn. Brandon discusses how, for nearly 20 years, he has helped employees and business leaders identify their stre

Most of us spend our careers trying to find happiness at work. Sometimes, if we’re lucky, we find it. And, if we’re really lucky, we can spend part of our careers helping others – our employees, coworkers, or even strangers – find that same happiness in their own lives. Today we sit down with Tia Graham, an international keynote speaker, best-selling author, leadership trainer and "Certified Chief Happiness Officer" with multiple certifications in neuroscience, positive psychology, coaching, and employee retention. Her bestselling book “Be a Happy Leader” offers an eight-step methodology for driving productivity and growth through a culture of happiness. We discuss her work, her career, and the kinds of things you learn when you dedicate your professional life to being happy at work. **Have you ever pondered about the following questions?** How do we give people and their happiness the attention they deserve in our organizations and transformations? How do we enable change for people and not push change on

We’ve been speaking about Happiness at Work for a while now. And one theme that continues to pop up, episode after episode, is employee engagement. Team members who feel like they have a voice – who feel valued and recognized – are more likely to be satisfied with their work, and are more likely to stay on. Today we’re speaking with a guest who literally wrote the book on employee engagement and recognition. Four books, in fact.  Award-winning HR leader, bestselling author, and Chief 'Pay It Forward' Officer Debra Corey joins host Elisa Tuijnder to discuss her work, her career, and her recommendations for employers hoping to create happier, more engaging workplaces and serve the ever-changing needs of a 21st century workeforce. Have you ever pondered about the following questions? How do we give people and their happiness the attention they deserve in our organizations and transformations? How do we enable change for people and not push change on people? How do we create the culture and environment we

Today we're so excited to bring you a crossover episode recorded with our friends over at the “Thriving with Sarah & Jenny” podcast, featuring hosts Sarah Metcalfe and Dr. Jenny Brockis. It was a true international get-together, with Sarah visiting her family in Canada, Jenny in Australia, and Elisa in the United Kingdom. Elisa, Sarah, and Jenny talked about the upcoming Forward Summit titled “Happiness as the ‘Why’ in Agile Transformations," how each host experienced the pandemic, the rise of workplace surveillance, Management 3.0's "12 Steps to Happiness," and some practical tips for filling up your happiness toolbox to have a happier life and more fulfilling career. Find more from Sarah and Jenny on their podcast webpage: https://podfollow.com/thriving-podcast/view?fbclid=IwAR04VwhXx3GRLbzBMKzeemBAz3PamAh60rHxE4KvIZFv-rTOf2kjT0naNCE Have you ever pondered about the following questions? How do we give people and their happiness the attention they deserve in our organizations and transformations?

Throughout history, women have faced an uphill battle in their efforts to reach the top of their chosen fields. But when - after struggling for years against ingrained stereotypes and workplace biases - they finally do reach the summit, the fight isn’t over. In many cases, it’s just beginning. Today we sit down with Susan MacKenty Brady, a globally renowned Leadership Wellbeing Expert and CEO of the Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership. Her new book, coauthored by Janet Foutty and Lynn Perry Wooten, draws on the experiences and knowledge of two dozen of the world’s most successful leaders, offering advice for women hoping to arrive at the top, and thrive when they get there. Learn more about the book, "Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership," here: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/arrive-and-thrive.html Have you ever pondered about the following questions? How do we give people and their happiness the attention they deserve in o

When we talk about a truly happy workplace, the image we often conjure is that of a startup. Ping pong tables, employee coffee bars, mid-day massages… And while perks like these may not be as ubiquitous as they once were in the heyday of the tech boom, startups have permanently changed the way we view work. Today we explore life at a modern tech startup, and how companies and leaders are approaching employee happiness in a post-COVID world. Anna Loew, VP of People at Giant Swarm, joins host Elisa Tuijnder to discuss her company's unique approach to workplace culture and employee investment, which includes the deceptively simple precept: "Treat your employees like adults."  Have you ever pondered about the following questions? How do we give people and their happiness the attention they deserve in our organizations and transformations? How do we enable change for people and not push change on people? How do we create the culture and environment we need for people to express themselves? How do we move forward

In recent years, employers have begun to recalibrate their perceptions and their priorities when it comes to the workplace. One of the most notable evolutions has been in the realm of mental health, and a better understanding of the role it plays in employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention. Today we sit down with Sanctus co-founder George Bettany, who is helping companies change their own perceptions of mental health in the workplace, and taking what was once a taboo topic, and turning into just another part of the workday. Our Management 3.0 blog has many great articles by leaders, managers and facilitators from across the world and how they approach mental health in the workplace. Want to read more? Visit https://management30.com/blog/ and filter on mindfulness! For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

The world has been engaging with social media for decades now. And it seems like, no matter the platform, somehow these apps tend to bring out the worst in people. A few years ago, Stephanie Harrison tried to change that. She launched a social media channel that didn’t delve into politics, didn’t share mean-spirited memes or spread misinformation. It was a channel based on an incredibly simple question: Can you make an impact on social media, just by trying to make people happy? It turns out, the answer is yes.  We sit down with Harrison, who has since become a renowned author, speaker, consultant, well-being expert, and founder of “The New Happy,” to discuss how business leaders, employers, and employees can embrace a new version of happiness in their working lives. What leads to a happy life? What are the various ways to be happy? Happiness means different things to each of us, yet after doing extensive research, Management 3.0 founder, Jurgen Appelo, discovered a common thread: Happiness is something we cr

Recently, analysts and media outlets – including our podcast – have talked a lot about the "Great Resignation" in the wake of the pandemic. And while those are worthy discussions, the truth is that workplaces and employee perceptions have been shifting for quite a while now. Consultants and freelancers – those of us who have worked alongside a wide range of employers and business leaders over the course of decades – share unique insight into how the working world has changed, and what we can learn from those changes as we move further into this new, uncharted landscape we find ourselves in. Today we sit down with Lorraine Margherita, an organizational consultant, speaker, and sought-after freelancer who has worked with thousands of managers and leaders over the years, to discuss her own professional journey, and what it’s taught her. In this episode we talk about the essence of diverse teams, bringing everyone to the table to solve complex problems. Modern organizations should try to increase diversity, beyon

There are so many obstacles that can prevent us from being happy at work, from salaries and commutes to incompatible teams and weird smells from the break room kitchen. But some of the most difficult challenges aren’t external at all. We carry them with us from home, to the office, and back home again. These are intensely personal things like uncertainty, doubt, self-criticism, or the many varieties of fear. Today we sit down with Lia Garvin, a renowned author, operations leader, and sought-after speaker who has worked with some of the most influential companies in tech, including Microsoft, Apple and Google. Garvin joins host Elisa Tuijnder to discuss some unique approaches for moving beyond those internal obstacles, and using them as the foundation of a new, happier, and more satisfying career. Want to learn more about redirecting your own feelings? Check out the Management 3.0 module on Emotional Intelligence, where we look into how understanding our own emotions can make us more effective and successful m

One of the leadership trends for 2022 we spotted was “The Great Employee Experience Awakening” Finally - putting people first. In this episode, we are talking to two experts - Agile coaches at Wemanity Netherlands - Viola and Frank. They speak about the essence of employees first and the employee journey.   At Management 3.0, we have long been convinced of putting employees first; something we can highlight is the Summer Summit we organized around this topic. You can find more information on fwd-summit.com. Also, our Agility in HR workshop, where we combine the Foundation Workshop with additional content and ICAgile accreditation. Designed for those working in or closely with Human resources. You can find more information and planned workshops on management30.com/workshops

It’s been called many things, but most famously, The Great Resignation. But however we refer to the massive shift away from traditional 9-5 office roles in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the result is the same. How we view work – and how we view ourselves as workers and managers – has been fundamentally changed. Forever.   For leaders, it’s not enough to adapt to these changes. We need to understand why they happened and what employees are trying to tell us. Today on the podcast, we’re going to explore that shift together with Bonnie Low Kramen, dive into what it means for workplace satisfaction, and examine how leaders and employers can improve experiences for their workers in meaningful, lasting ways.   Management 3.0 has many resources when it comes to new ways of working - maybe you would like to check out our Remote Teams module?   Find all information at management30.com

Does remote work sometimes feel isolating? Do you want to talk through complex problems with others? Or do you think that creating a work community will benefit your organization?   In this episode, you will learn about communities and how they impact employee happiness and well-being. Hear about practical tips from Sara Ramos our Management 3.0 community builder, as well as best-practice examples from companies she has worked with. And if you are curious about Management 3.0’s own community - then keep on listening as we will have special a offer for our podcast listeners as well.   Did you know that one of the Management 3.0 practices is Business Guilds or Communities of practice? You can learn more about them and other resources for your agile leadership toolbox on the Management 3.0 Website.   For more happiness, visit www.management30.com

While we take a little break to shape the future of the Happiness at Work podcast. We have another look at our most popular episodes of 2021!  The need for companies to care about people is not only trendy but necessary for organizations to survive. Lorna Borenstein, founder and CEO of Grokker, a company focused on wellbeing and engagement solutions, and author of the new book It’s Personal: The Business Case for Caring, says there’s a financial, human, and brand case for why  companies need to invest in employee well-being.  For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

While we take a little break to shape the future of the Happiness at Work podcast. We have another look at our most popular episodes of 2021!  Once you know what you want to do it’s important to stay grounded and envision where you want to go and how you want to get there, says Rebekah Louisa Smith, founder of The Film Festival Doctor and author of the new book, Born to Do It: Becoming the Leader of a Business Niche Using Powerful Spiritual Techniques. Find out how Rebekah uses manifestation, cosmic boards, and cosmic ordering to guide people into following their purpose and launching successful businesses.  For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

While we take a little break to shape the future of the Happiness at Work podcast. We have another look at our most popular episodes of 2021!  There is half a trillion dollars of lost productivity because of people calling in sick to work because they don't want to work with someone, says Peter Economy, Wall Street Journal best-selling author. Known for his wildly successful book, Managing for Dummies, Peter's launched his newest book: Wait, I’m Working With Who?!? because he realized how pervasive toxic workplaces, toxic colleagues and toxic bosses were. People need to have the courage to confront to take on toxicity, not just tolerate it, he says.  For more happiness, visit www.management30.com

While we take a little break to shape the future of the Happiness at Work podcast. We have another look at our most popular episodes of 2021! There are unwritten rules that people adopt without realizing them and these can kill a culture, says Tom DeMarco, world-renowned software engineer, consultant, and author of more than 15 books including his newest Happy to Work Here: Understanding and Improving the Culture at Work. Tom says we need to constantly be creating new social capital and the best way to do that is to maximize the moments that aren't focused on work. Find out what that looks like in a post-Covid world where more people are working remotely, and what companies need to do to create thriving cultures where people feel connected to the purpose. For more happiness, visit www.management30.com

While we take a little break to shape the future of the Happiness at Work podcast. We have another look at our most popular episodes of 2021! Sean Sessel, the head of the Oculus Institute and author of the upcoming book: Science of Career Freedom, talks to us about a scientific way to take career and personal inventory to find out if you're on the right career trajectory, or if it's time to change course. For more happiness, visit www.management30.com

While we take a little break to shape the future of the Happiness at Work podcast. We have another look at our most popular episodes of 2021! One of the biggest mistakes managers make for self-managing teams is to step away, says Jef Cumps. Co-founder of iLean and author of Sociocracy 3.0, Jef says managers need to hold the space for teams, and provide guidance and psychological safety. For more happiness, visit www.management30.com

While we take a little break to shape the future of the Happiness at Work podcast, we have another look at our most popular episodes of 2021! We kick off with productivity expert Robbie Slaughter, who taught us the importance of having systems in place that work for each of us individually and what it takes to set and achieve daily goals. For more happiness, visit www.management30.com.