Happiness at Work (Management 3.0)

People beg to work for you when they know their purpose and they feel the work they’re doing is aligned and fulfilling, said Angela Lauria, founder of The Author Incubator and author of numerous books including Wall Street journal best seller: Make ‘Em Beg to work for you. Find out why Angela's company only hires people who know their purpose and why the best way to attract the right people is through a clear and controversial mission statement.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com. 

Hierarchical managers aren’t going to make it for too long, says Anna Tavis, professor and academic director of human capital management at NYU. "We all have the same size tile on the (Zoom) screen," she said. If the pandemic's taught us anything, it's that companies will start rethinking hierarchy and require their managers to bring their whole humanity to the job, she said. That means listening, asking questions, being observant and adopting new ways of recruitment and embracing digital transformation.

Nineteen years ago Michael O'Brien had a near death accident that changed his life. Today, the corporate coach and author of Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows, says that the accident forced him to write a new script for a life that he was going through the motions in. Find out why Michael thinks the coronavirus is forcing all of us to pause and figure out where we want to go and who we're surrounding ourselves with. Join Michael as he rides for change on July 11, almost two decades years after he almost lost his life.

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Pim de Morree traveled the world visiting more than 60 companies including Google and Spotify to find out what it took to be the world's most progressive organizations. Find out why the command and control culture is killing us and what we can replace it with.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

It takes a lot of effort to build a positive - and empowering - workplace culture, especially in today’s world of digital offices and remote work. But what happens when things start to go wrong?

How can leaders tell when their culture is faltering, and what steps can they take to get back on track?

Today we sit down with prolific tech leader and workplace culture expert Anna Marie Clifton. She discusses her work with companies like Asana, Coinbase, Yammer, and Vowel, and her unique approach to workplace culture "makeovers," which can help organizations identify problems, shift workforce perspectives, and transform even the most toxic environments in as little as six weeks. 

Find Anna Marie on Twitter @TweetAnnaMarie, and learn more about Vowel here: https://www.vowel.com/

**In a post-pandemic world, workers want to retain their flexibility and have the best of both worlds: an office to meet and collaborate in, and the freedom to work remotely. The new norm is "hybrid," but what does this mean in practice? What are the challenges and opportunities of this form of working, and how can leaders rethink collaboration formats and decision-making?

To answer these and many more questions, we have created a module on remote and hybrid collaboration. To learn more and find upcoming workshop dates, visit www.management30.com/module.

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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 create, it is not something to achieve. It is a path you choose, not a destination to arrive at. So many of us spend our time in pursuit of happiness, yet instead of searching for it we need to find ways to live it, embrace it and implement it into our daily lives. We created the 12 Steps to Happiness - you can find more information and even download a free poster of the 12 steps at management30.com/practice

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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 21^st century workeforce.

Respect should be a core value for every organization, said Steven Blue, author of new book Metamorphosis and CEO of Miller Ingenuity. Find out how Steven, who's been called the CEO with the Midas touch, has tripled the gains of every organization he's worked in by focusing on improving the company culture and why he says the worst thing a leader can do is to say they'll do something and not follow through.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

Technical Publications Writer for Buffer, a social media company, Hailley Griffis explains how being transparent helps hold the company accountable and gain valuable feedback. She says happiness means starting now.

For more happiness, visit www.happymelly.com.

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 strengths and cultivate happier, more engaging, and more productive careers.

A good story can change an opinion, can change a vote… it can change the way we see the world and our place in it. But stories also play a powerful role in our working lives. Businesses and organizations can rise or fall based on the stories they tell their employees, their customers, their partners, and the public. Leaders who value storytelling – who eschew boring, artificial corporate jargon in favor of active, intentional, engaging communication – can do more than just hold an entertaining meeting. They can close deals, inspire teams, and transform their organizations in powerful, lasting ways.

Don’t believe us? That’s OK. Because today we sit down with Francisco Mahfuz, a national champion public speaker and one of the most sought-after storytellers and organizational coaches you can find anywhere in the world. And he can be pretty convincing. Learn more about Francisco here: https://www.franciscomahfuz.com/

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What is our relationship with what we do everyday? How do we orient our leadership to self expression and when is the last time we asked ourselves what we're consistently discontent with? In this great conversation, Tevis Trower, founder and CEO of Balance Integration Corporation says that we're all faking it! Find out what it takes to overcome the imposter syndrome and why having more authentic conversations with ourselves will foster more authentic conversations with others. 

For more, visit www.management30.com.

Change agent, Daniel Lock says the only way to innovate is to push past your fears and ask yourself: Can I live with the outcome if I fail? Find out what it takes to shift mindsets on a company and individual level.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

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 managers and leaders. For more info and planned workshops, visit www.management30.com/modules 

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com

A creative leader in the world of executive development, Josh Miller talks about what it takes to be your authentic self, show up for your life and how we can emerge from complacency to live truly passionate and present lives.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

What does it take to create a self-managing company? Founder of Holacracy, Brian Robertson, dispels myths and talks about the real meaning behind a movement that's grown more than he ever expected.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

Life coach, university lecturer, public speaker & all-round hilarious person, Lauren Zander says our inner dialogues shape our realities. Founder of the Handel Method she's helped celebrities and entrepreneurs change their lives by honoring promises they make to themselves.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

The future of recruiting is that we’re going to have to go a lot faster than what we’re doing, said Mike Seidle, co-founder and chief technology officer at Pivot CX , a company that helps screen unqualified and unengaged job candidates. The pool for talent is shrinking, says Mike. Find out how candidates can leverage it and what recruiters can do to make sure they get the best people for the job.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

We spend one third of our lives at work, approximately 80,000 hours, and we can choose how to spend that time, said Michal Šrajer co-founder and Chief Happiness Officer at Happiness@Work and host of the Happiness@Work podcast. Find out why Michal switched careers from a software engineering to taking care of people, and what he says are the four main ingredients for companies to foster happiness at work.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

David Dame didn't speak until the age of 12. Born with Cerebral Palsy he has used his every day challenges to help companies and individuals become more adaptive, more understanding and more engaged with one another. A fabulously insightful interview with a truly inspirational agile and design thinking coach.

Make sure to visit www.management30.com.

Generation X'ers should be positioned to be the next leaders, but they often feel blocked and suffer from the "prince Charles" syndrome, wondering 'when is my turn?', said Phyllis Haserot.
Known as the cross-generational voice and author of “You Can’t Google It!,” a book that focuses on multi-generational conversations at work, Phyllis delves into what it takes
to bridge generational gaps at work and stay relevant in your profession.

For more, www.management30.com.

Why is creativity the largest untapped resource in business? Founder of We Are Unstuck, Sarah King explains how design thinking not only fosters creativity, but helps fuel human connection, which in turn makes us happier.

For more information, www.happymelly.com.

Find out why leaders need to get to know their teams and how a little bit of self-reflection can go along way in shifting the office narrative. Shawn Murphy delves into what he does to create an atmosphere where the focus is on the people.

For more information, visit www.happymelly.com.

Managing a business can feel like piloting a ship in a hurricane. We spend so much time responding, adapting, and adjusting course that it can be easy to lose sight of our destination.

Today we're joined by Steve Tendon, a sought-after adviser, coach, speaker, and founder of TameFlow Consulting. He shares some theoretical knowledge and practical advice for leaders hoping to spend more time on the things that matter, and less time just trying to stay afloat. 

Connect with Steve and learn more about TameFlow here. 

Are you frustrated by metrics that promise insight but fail to deliver real understanding?

In this episode of "Happiness at Work," we dive into the intricate world of Metrics in the Digital Age with Almudena Rodriguez Pardo, a renowned consultant in Agile transformation and a Management 3.0 facilitator.

Discover a groundbreaking approach that transforms traditional KPIs into true indicators of success, providing actionable insights that guide and inspire organizations. Tune in to learn how redefining metrics can pave the way for more informed decisions and strategic growth.

More information about Almudena here. 
More information about her work here. 

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Does your workplace feel stuck in a rut? Are silos and outdated leadership styles stifling creativity and collaboration?

At Management 3.0, we understand these frustrations. That's why we offer tailor-made training programs designed not just to enhance skills but to transform entire organizational mindsets.

With our expert guidance, envision a workplace where barriers are broken down and everyone is empowered to contribute their best and leadership not only manages but motivates and inspires.

Ready to create a thriving workplace culture? Visit our website at Management30.com and see how we can help your organization build a happier, more productive workplace. 

You might not be able to motivate anyone but you can inspire others to find the motivation within themselves.

Facilitator from India, Nagesh Sharma, explains what differentiates good facilitators from great ones and how he's experimented with liberating structures and why he believes in building bridges.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com.

Nagesh Sharma is back speaking about understanding belief systems, how to build a rapport with management and what a working agreement looks like so that all sides can set expectations.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

Back for another riveting episode, Arie van Bennekum, expert on agile transformation and co-author of The Agile Manifesto, helps us navigate the age of corona by highlighting the
importance of adopting the agile principles, now more than ever. The world is changing, which means we have to adapt. Find out how to use digital highway to stay close to your people and why
it's particularly important right now to keep teams together and making sure they feel supported.

For more, visit www.management30.com

With many of us on a well-deserved summer break, I am sharing once more one of my favorite episodes of the last 12 months. A while back, we spoke with Ashish Kothari about how our biology sometimes hardwires us for unhappiness. Bringing awareness to this helps us understand how to move beyond our biology and live with more joy, love, and meaning.

Happy listening & enjoy the summer of 2024! 

Warmly, 
Elisa 

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Why is it that, no matter how far we climb in our careers, so many of us struggle to find happiness? Why are stress, anxiety, and burnout so prevalent in our working lives? It turns out… we may have our brains to blame. 

Today we sit down with Ashish Kothari, founder and CEO of Happiness Squad and author of the bestselling new book “Hardwired for Happiness." We discuss the biology of fear, the science of happiness, and how Ashish's inspiring personal journey led him to seek out answers for some of life's most vexing questions. 

Ashish also shares some large-scale strategies and simple, everyday practices that can help us move beyond our biology, and live with more joy, love, and meaning.

Learn more about Ashish Kothari and Happiness Squad here: https://happinesssquad.com/ 

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Want to learn more about "ikigai?"

Management 3.0 facilitator Kumiko Sugiyama takes a comprehensive look at this Japanese concept in her blog: https://management30.com/blog/japanese-ikigai/

You can also dive deeper into the concept of ikigai - and ikigai models - while learning more about meaning and purpose in the world of business by completing this Management 3.0 Module: https://management30.com/align-constraints/meaning-purpose/

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Ex-CIA national and international expert on intelligence analysis, Carmen Medina teams up with speaker, coach and teacher, Lois Kelly to help people go against the status quo and create change from within. They delve into what it takes to get your ideas, not only heard but adopted and explain why so many of us are getting it wrong when we communicate.

For more happiness, visit www.happymelly.com.

We need to double down on fewer, but more authentic, more battle tested relationships, says David Nour, podcast host, executive coach, and author of more than 10 books, including his most recent: Curve Benders. The most influential and successful leaders are the most self-aware, he says. They are people who stop letting things happen to them and instead plan ahead and take ownership of their emotions, actions and how they're coming across to those around them.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

Make sure people do what they're best at, give people the freedom to use their own judgement with clear responsibility and advocate for teams to have coaches instead of managers. This is what Henry Stewart, one of the Thinkers50 most influential business thinkers and founder, CEO and Chief Happiness Officer at Happy Ltd. says is the key to creating successful companies.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

New York Times best selling author, Brigid Schulte, turned her life around when she dove into the world of time. Find out why we're living like we're on steroids, how men and women see time differently and why gender roles are stuck in the 1950s. For more on the Better Life Lab, visit https://www.newamerica.org/better-life-lab/.

For more about happiness at work, visit www.management30.com.

Renowned author and speaker, Bob Burg is back, speaking with Happy Melly's Sam Mednick about the art of giving and the five laws of stratospheric success. 

For more information, visit www.happymelly.com.

Why do some people choose to take charge of happiness and others don't? Phil Dunk and Tom Howlett of River say the key to happiness is engagement and that companies need to start liberating their employees.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

Companies need to work harder to onboard new employees, especially when working remotely, says Greg Besner, founder of CultureIQ and author of The Culture Quotient. A pioneer of promoting culture in the workforce, learn why Greg says companies need to ask more behavior based interview questions and why coronavirus means paying extra attention to the hiring and onboarding of new employees.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com. 

Collaboration Superpower and Happy Melly's Zoo Keeper, Lisette Sutherland, dives into the world of 'remote' and explains why bankers are finally jumping on the virtual bandwagon.

Inclusion is more than just a buzzword. It's good business. And, for the father-son founders of John's Crazy Socks, it's a lifelong mission. 

We sit down with company founders John and Mark Cronin to discuss the keys to their success, and how their focus on inclusivity and engagement has changed their own lives, and the lives of their employees. They also discuss the importance of hiring differently abled team members, and what it's like to testify in front of the United Nations with your father. 

Learn more about John, Mark, and John's Crazy Socks here. 

What happens when two great minds come together to discuss the future of management? Part I of 'exchanges' features Happy Melly's own Jurgen Appelo speaking with fellow management guru, LeadWise's Ricardo Semler.

For more, visit www.happymelly.com.

Keanna Wong found comfort in the loyalty of her dog after being mentally abused at an early. Today the 22-year-old has channeled her experience into helping people overcome eating disorders, tap into their emotions and learn how to love and accept themselves.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

Rob Oberwise, founder and managing partner of Executive Partners International and co-author of Developing Global Leaders, A Guide to Managing Effectively in Unfamiliar Places has been improving organizations for years. Now he's using lessons learned from decades of experience, to help companies navigate the pandemic and find opportunity, even amid crisis. Learn why Rob says if he had to do it all over again, he would have listened more and pushed less.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com

Back for another inspirational podcast, David Burkus, business thought leader and author of new book, Leading from Anywhere, explains how to be a powerful and inspirational remote leader, and make sure your team doesn't suffer burnout. Learn why successful teams are boundaryless and have a culture of shared understanding.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

South Sudan's only mindfulness guru, Paula Ramírez Diazgranados, has spent most of her life helping people, specifically in conflict-affected countries around the world.

She's currently the only person in South Sudan working with locals, survivors of sexual assault, people who have been displaced as well as aid workers, about how to be more aware and more present, how to practice self-care and how not to disconnect from your feelings, even in the hardest of circumstances.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

For this month's special Happy Melly Challenge episode we're talking about how to detect and combat workaholism and how to avoid burnout.

For more happiness, visit www.happymelly.com.

In this special Management 3.0, Happy Melly episode, long time facilitator and Happy Melly team member, Ralph van Roosmalen talks trust, delegation, values and what it takes to have better management without having a manager.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com.

We spend 50% of our time in the present moment. What would it look like if we doubled that? Mindfulness coach, author and speaker, Shamash Alidina explains how mindfulness can reduce stress and help us lead happier lives.

For more happiness, visit www.happymelly.com.

Chief Happiness Officer & CEO of Delivering for Happiness, Jenn Lim, says what truly makes her happy is reading room service menus and people.

In a refreshing and inspiring conversation, Jenn talks about her journey with Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh,one that led her to hike Kilimanjaro and which ultimately connected
her with a higher purpose -- which resulted in the two of them cofounding the company, Delivering for Happiness.

For more happiness, visit www.happymelly.com. 

Find funny things about the situation you're in, discover what makes you laugh and make fun of yourself. Chris Tabish, author of Comediology, co-founder of Venture West Consulting,
and overall expert in how comedy and work fit together, shares his thoughts and advice on how to stay 'light' during this uncertain and often anxious time. 

For more, visit www.management30.com.

At home and in the workplace, happiness can be a balancing act. Our health, family, and finances can often prevent us from focusing on our own enjoyment. But what happens when we make a habit of that? What happens when we start letting other, smaller things take precedence over our happiness? Things like fear, comfortability, self-image, or other people’s perceptions of us. What happens when we’re so afraid to rock the boat, that we never even get in?

Today we sit down with motivational speaker, TV personality and best-selling author Shari Alyse, who spent time struggling with that balancing act, and losing sight of her own happiness. She shares what she’s learned about joy, self-discovery, and just how fun it can be, to rock the occasional boat.

Happiness is an emotion that results from a deep place of joy, says Aaron McHugh. Host of the Work Life Play podcast and author of Fire Your Boss: Discover Work You Love Without Quitting Your Job, Aaron says it doesn't make sense to strive for work-life balance and we can't live our lives in a cycle of 'ifs'. In this inspiring podcast, Aaron explains what it takes to keep moving amid hardship and how he used his resilience, to navigate all that life threw at him and how he teaches others to do the same.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

Financial guru Manisha Thakor has been able to retire at 50. Find out how this co-author of On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl’s Guide to Personal Finance and founder of moneyzen.com, navigated her way to financial success and what she advises people to overcome the various stages of: money shame, money guilt, money overwhelm and money confusion. An excellent podcast about making money less scary and excellent tips for entrepreneurs.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com. 

Exposure brings opportunity, that's why Tom Schwab, founder and CEO of Interview Valet and author of Podcast Guest Profits says it's so important for businesses to have podcasts and for people to be guests on podcasts. Find out why most podcasts die within the first ten episodes and what it takes to be a great guest.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

Leaders are often so focused on the drive, they can overlook ways they might not be respecting others’ dignity, says Marilyn Gist, executive coach and author of The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility: Thriving Organizations & Great Results.
Leaders need to balance confidence with arrogance and appearing meek and above all, they have to understand that they can’t have healthy relationships with employees if they they don't support other people’s sense of self worth

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

How does traveling the continent, speaking with 17 countries and conducting countless experiments, shape your startup? Sergey Kotlov from Workshop Butler explains why giving up is never an option.

For more, visit www.happymelly.com.

If you have a career, chances are you’ve experienced failure. You’ve made mistakes, you’ve questioned your ability to do your job, you’ve wondered if maybe you shouldn’t just give it up all up and try something new. Today's guest knows those feelings all too well.

We sit down with Stephanie Brown, a renowned coach, founder and former executive with companies like Nike and Apple. She discusses her own professional setbacks, and how the experience of being fired - twice - paved the way for the biggest successes of her career.

Learn more about Stephanie and connect with her on LinkedIn here. 

Buy Stephanie's book, Fired: Why Losing Your job is the Best Thing That Can Happen to You, on Amazon.  

The fabulous David Dame is back after his TEDx Talk about what it takes to see the world through a different lens. Born with Cerebral Palsy David has used his every day challenges to learn how to be an effective and agile leader. Find out why we need to be brave enough to be wrong and why deciding to do nothing is not an option when trying to create change.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

It’s not about where you are it’s about how you feel about where you are, says Jamie Lerner. Co-author of the book, The Ever-Loving Essence of You and wellness coach, Jamie explains what it takes to trust that we are our own personal experts and if we're not connected within ourselves we're never going to be truly happy.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

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 

For people to be passionate about work and to own their engagement, they need to find their work highly meaningful. But that's not enough, says Jacqueline Throop-Robinson, founder of Spark Engagement Inc. and author of Fire Up Your Team: 50 Ways for Leaders to Connect, Collaborate and Create with their Teams. We also need to feel a sense a sense of progress. The act of celebrating is a market of progress and small wins keep us going for the longer haul, she says. Which is why companies can't overlook progress for purpose.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com. 

Once you realize you’re wrong don’t let your ego get in the way, says Valerie Patrick, president of Fulcrum Connection LLC and author of the new book When Bad Teams Happen to Good People. The biggest problem with teams is not enough planning and too much focus on content, she said. Teams need address leadership problems and create an environment where all team members can be productive.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

Tech company Gsoft seems to have it all figured out. No vacation days and no dress code, the Montreal-based group's mantra is: Trust by default. Find out why they're thriving and why their employees love what they do.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com.

How do we rediscover our confidence, tap into our unique strengths, and create meaningful growth in both our personal and professional lives?

Today’s conversation delves into these questions with Adele Leah who has dedicated her career to empowering leaders and creative professionals.  From overcoming burnout to mastering personal branding, we’ll explore strategies for breaking barriers and fostering authenticity. We’ll look into on building confidence, shaping a strong personal brand, and creating a healthy workplace culture that inspires connection and growth. 

More information about Adele here.
More information about Step up, Stand Out & Shine here.

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Does your workplace feel stuck in a rut? Are silos and outdated leadership styles stifling creativity and collaboration?

At Management 3.0, we understand these frustrations. That's why we offer tailor-made training programs designed not just to enhance skills but to transform entire organizational mindsets.

With our expert guidance, envision a workplace where barriers are broken down and everyone is empowered to contribute their best and leadership not only manages but motivates and inspires.

Ready to create a thriving workplace culture? Visit our website at Management30.com and see how we can help your organization build a happier, more productive workplace. 

Meditation is not about achieving a state, but accepting the state you're in, says Jan-Philipp Martini, Mindfulness Lead and Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group. After meditating in monasteries, Jan-Philippe says we can train our minds to be more conscious and aware and ultimately to be better leaders. Find out what his new study on COVID and wellbeing discovered about leaders that practice mindfulness.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

This year's Meaning Conference is focusing on disruptive innovation, the future of work and putting some more humour and optimism back into the workplace. Finding meaning in work is no longer the exception, it's become mainstream and Louise Ash, director of the conference, says the more we live in alignment the happier we'll be.

For more happiness, visit www.happymelly.com.

"It’s okay to not have a plan and not to know exactly what you want to pursue, as long as you pursue something," says Gavin Strange, senior designer at Aardman Animations. Designer by day, Gavin pursues passion projects by night. His secret to life: Try everything and just go for it!

For more happiness, visit www.happymelly.com.

Productivity expert and author of The New Science of Time Management: Why Emotional Awareness Matters Most for Control of Your Schedule, Robby Slaughter says we need be more aware of how we're expending our emotional energy, if we want to be more productive. Find out why you need systems in place that work for you and what it takes to set and actually achieve goals on a daily basis.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com

CEO and Co-Founder of Tasktop and author of the best selling book Project to Product, Mik Kersten explains what it takes for organizations to shift the way they manage software delivery. Find out how to survive and thrive in the age of digital disruption and what it means to work in flow.

For more information, visit www.management30.com.

Former senior executive at the Walt Disney Company, Mark Jaffe, says as adults we've forgotten how to play. In his new book, Suitcase of Happyness, Jaffe gives practical ways for us to choose to live happy lives.

For more happiness, visit www.happymelly.com.

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

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. Jef will also be speaking at our upcoming Forward Webinar where he'll be talking about self-managing teams in a post-pandemic world.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

His clients call him an analytical advisor, Ric Lindberg says he just wants to make the world a better place. Caught between two sides, one of tech and data and other of soft skills,
find out why it's imperative that each side embody the other, especially when we're striving to be interconnected and create strong relationships.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

Half of the population has a fixed mindset, the other half has a growth mindset, says Ryan Gotttfredson, author of, Successful Mindsets and mental success. From an early age Ryan didn't realize that he was sometimes coming from a negative way of thinking. Find out what it took to change his outlook and why so many of us get stuck in negative desires. What does it take to shift from a prevention and fixed mindset, to one of success? It's all about engaging in regular awakening practices.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com.

The biggest mistake most companies make in terms of engagement is that they take a one size fits all approach. Find out how the number one leadership speaker for six years, Tom Krieglstein, uses the dance floor theory to increase employee engagement within companies and why he says we're not creating enough human to human connections in our daily lives.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

What does it mean to lead with authenticity in a world driven by personal branding and digital personas?

Today, we explore the transformative power of authenticity with Emma Donovan, Co-founder, ideator, and brand strategist at Dapper, who helps leaders unlock their true potential.

We dive into how embracing one's authentic self can revolutionize careers, from navigating personal branding challenges to fostering an environment where individuals can thrive. We’ll learn how authenticity shapes not only personal success but also happiness in the workplace.

More information of Emma here. 

More information about Dapper here. 

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Does your workplace feel stuck in a rut? Are silos and outdated leadership styles stifling creativity and collaboration?

At Management 3.0, we understand these frustrations. That's why we offer tailor-made training programs designed not just to enhance skills but to transform entire organizational mindsets.

With our expert guidance, envision a workplace where barriers are broken down and everyone is empowered to contribute their best and leadership not only manages but motivates and inspires.

Ready to create a thriving workplace culture? Visit our website at Management30.com and see how we can help your organization build a happier, more productive workplace. 

With many of us on a well-deserved summer break, I am sharing once more one of my favorite episodes of the last 12 months. Knowing how to nail down that purpose-driven workplace culture is quintessential to building more successful organisations with happier employees. 

Happy listening & enjoy the summer of 2024! 

Warmly, 
Elisa 

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How can we create an innovative, positive, and productive workplace culture? It doesn’t happen by accident.

Today we speak with Bluedog Design founder Michelle Hayward, a renowned executive and thought leader who has perfected the art of culture-building with unique offerings like parental assistance, pet insurance, and an innovative "Growth Universe." We’ll discuss Michelle's work advising fortune 500 companies and startups, and how she’s built a company that has been repeatedly named one of the best places to work.

Learn more about Bluedog and Michelle here. 

So many people are living their dream on paper where everything looks like it’s really good, yet internally it feels like something is missing. Author of of the new book, The High Achiever’s Guide: Transform Your Success Mindset and Begin the Quest to Fulfillment, Maki Moussavi challenges successful people to be intentional and proactive about their lives, and never stop asking the question why.

When did you last feel your job weighing heavily on your shoulders? Burnout is eroding our professional success and, more importantly, our physical and mental well-being. 

We discuss the harsh realities of workplace stress with distinguished executive coach Teresa Vozza. She will offer insights into the root causes of burnout and unveil strategies to balance ambition with self-care.

Learn More about Teresa here.

Join her powerful email list here. 

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Why let conversation and inspiration stop at your earbuds? 

Join us for our brand-new live podcast recordings! Each month, we'll dive into those workplace issues keeping you up at night, with top experts sharing fresh insights. Afterward, we'll keep the energy going with a friendly after-hours chat – think small group discussions, co-creating an action plan, and connecting with fellow listeners and people who get it.

This is your chance to turn those podcast sparks into action and create the world of work you want. Sign-up is free and can be done on our Management 3.0 LinkedIn page. We can't wait to see you there!"

In today’s episode, we sit down with Katharina William, a prominent figure in the Management 3.0 team and a pioneer in integrating AI with human-centric leadership. We delve into how artificial intelligence is not only reshaping leadership but also how it can coexist with and enhance human values in the workplace.

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Happiness means different things to each of us. After doing extensive research, Management 3.0 founder Jurgen Appelo discovered a common thread: Happiness is something we create. It is not something to achieve. It is a path you choose, not a destination to arrive at.

So many of us spend our lives in pursuit of happiness. Instead of searching for it, we need to find ways to live it, embrace it, and implement it into our daily lives. That's why we created the 12 Steps to Happiness at Management 3.0.

You can find more information and even download a free poster of the 12 steps here.

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Find 'Happiness at Work' episode transcripts and search our entire catalog of episodes here.

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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. Above all, she says, is the need to connect employees to each other and to you as a company, likely the most under exercised muscle that most companies mistake.

For more, visit www.management30.com.

Careers never follow a straight path. There are ups, there are downs, and there are wild circles and zig-zags. 

But what happens when the path just... stops? 

What happens when we get stuck in a position or a state of mind for so long that it begins to feel permanent? How can we shake off that feeling of paralysis, and get moving again?

Today we sit down with Markus Neukom, a leadership coach, business strategist, and CEO who specializes in helping leaders get unstuck, enabling them to create meaningful, lasting change for themselves and their organizations.

Learn more about Markus and his company, Markus Neukom International, here: https://www.markusneukom.com/

HR has been given a fantastic opportunity to become more strategic, says Myles Hopkins, Business Agility Strategist at Be Agile, they just need to step up to the plate. Myles says HR needs to stop sitting on the sidelines and seeing themselves as something separate from the business but rather they need to get into the trenches. Find out why HR is integral to the team and to recruiting talent and why adopting a company wide agile culture, starts with them. 

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com. 

Many organizations and business leaders see the internet as a tool, a way to expand their reach and connect with new customers, clients, and partners across the globe.

Luis Adrian Salazar sees it a little bit differently. He and his fully remote company, SafetyWing, are working to build a “country” on the internet, removing the barrier of geographical borders to create equal opportunities, freedom, and a social safety net for people all over the world.

Learn more about SafetyWing here: https://safetywing.com/

**What leads to a happy life? What are the various ways to be happy? Happiness means different things to each of us.  After doing extensive research, Management 3.0 founder Jurgen Appelo discovered the common thread: Happiness is something we create. It is not something to achieve. It is a path you choose, not a destination to arrive at.

So many of us spend our lives in pursuit of happiness. Instead of searching for it, we need to find ways to live it, embrace it, and implement it into our daily lives. That's why we created the 12 Steps to Happiness at Management 3.0. You can find more information and even download a free poster of the 12 steps at www.management30.com/practice

For more happiness visit www.management30.com

Happy Melly Founder, Jurgen Appelo interviews Marshall Goldsmith, leadership coach, author and a man who Forbes magazine named one of five of the most respected executive coaches, about the future of leadership and modern management.

Jill Valdez, founder and COO of LINK, and author of The Ultimate Guide to Bringing Out the Best In Your People, is back on our podcast for an insightful look at what to do when you hate your job but love the company. Jill says creating change is about identifying people of influence that you can speak to, articulating why you don't like the role and taking intelligent risks.

For more stories, visit www.management30.com 

What does it take to manage the room and gain influence? Executive coach, Anne Sugar says turn down the sound, watch and listen because body language never lies. Find out how to motivate your team and recognize when you've started over delegating.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com.

If you want to sell more it starts with your mindset, says Alex Goldfayn. Author of the exceptionally powerful, Revenue Growth Habit, Alex explains what it takes to grow your business by being persistent and above all by communicating with your customers. He says most importantly you have to know WHO you're working for.

For more Happy Melly goodness, visit www.happymelly.com.

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 succesful businesses.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

In this special Management 3.0 podcast episode our team gets candid about how we give bonuses. Instead of year-end rewards, we give each other bonus points and reward behavior on a continuous basis.
Why is this system better than the classic reward structure and how do you know your colleagues won't game the system if you use it? Tune in to find out!

Guests: Ralph van Roosmalen, Nadine Kohler, and Tahira Shameem.

For more information, visit www.management30.com.

Important Update for Our Listeners

As we embark on new mergers and exciting opportunities, we're making some adjustments to our podcast schedule. Starting in November 2024, we'll be publishing new episodes once a month. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate these changes, and we're committed to bringing you even more engaging content in the future. We'll keep you updated on all the developments, and our intros will soon reflect these exciting new directions. Thank you for your continued support and patience!

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What does it take to create a workplace that’s not just productive, but truly beautiful? In today’s episode, we dive deep into building businesses with purpose, humanity, and soul. Our guest challenges us to rethink the traditional rules of work, exploring ideas like balancing human curation with AI, bridging global perspectives, and fostering connection in moments of crisis.

It’s a no-nonsense, thought-provoking conversation about how businesses can thrive by focusing on meaning and impact—one that will leave you reimagining the future of work.

More information about the House of Beautiful Business here.
More information about Tim here.

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Does your workplace feel stuck in a rut? Are silos and outdated leadership styles stifling creativity and collaboration?

At Management 3.0, we understand these frustrations. That's why we offer tailor-made training programs designed not just to enhance skills but to transform entire organizational mindsets.

With our expert guidance, envision a workplace where barriers are broken down and everyone is empowered to contribute their best and leadership not only manages but motivates and inspires.

Ready to create a thriving workplace culture? Visit our website at Management30.com and see how we can help your organization build a happier, more productive workplace. 

How can sharing play a more important role in how we learn? For Happy Melly's March Challenge, we delve into what it takes to shift the way we look at learning so that we're able to merge learning and performing in order to make it happen continuously. Learning 3.0 facilitator, Rich Aspinall, explains why he's so passionate about this avant-garde philosophy and practice.

Connecting language to happiness, self-worth, agency and how we see ourselves and others in the world. A refreshing and philosophical look at the language of happiness with Erika Darics.

For more, www.management30.com.

FullGlass Co-Founder, Giovanni Battista Pozza gets philosophical with Happy Melly in his first english interview. He explains why creating a happy company culture is like cultivating and growing a garden.

For more information, please visit www.happymelly.com.

You change the world by changing the culture. Software engineer and manager at Next Jump, John Hilliard, explains why his company's philosophy of a better me + better you = a better us, transforms lives. Find out how a deliberate approach to development can increase employee engagement, productivity and overall happiness and what Next Jump's doing within their company, that puts them ahead of the pack.

For more happiness, visit www.happymelly.com.

Why is it that, no matter how far we climb in our careers, so many of us struggle to find happiness? Why are stress, anxiety, and burnout so prevalent in our working lives? It turns out… we may have our brains to blame. 

Today we sit down with Ashish Kothari, founder and CEO of Happiness Squad and author of the bestselling new book “Hardwired for Happiness." We discuss the biology of fear, the science of happiness, and how Ashish's inspiring personal journey led him to seek out answers for some of life's most vexing questions. 

Ashish also shares some large-scale strategies and simple, everyday practices that can help us move beyond our biology, and live with more joy, love, and meaning.

Learn more about Ashish Kothari and Happiness Squad here: https://happinesssquad.com/ 

Want to learn more about "ikigai?"

Management 3.0 facilitator Kumiko Sugiyama takes a comprehensive look at this Japanese concept in her recent blog: https://management30.com/blog/japanese-ikigai/

You can also dive deeper into the concept of ikigai - and ikigai models - while learning more about meaning and purpose in the world of business by completing this Management 3.0 Module: https://management30.com/align-constraints/meaning-purpose/

For more happiness visit https://management30.com/

Founder and creator of Happy Melly, and Management 3.0, Jurgen Appelo is back with his latest, most innovative project, Agility Scales. A company to help organizations innovate at scale. In this special episode, we kick off the crowdfunding campaign to raise money for what some have said is the most innovative idea since scrum.

For more happiness, visit www.happymelly.com.

So many people choose careers because of the pay check, but we need to start looking at professional growth differently, says Todd Miller, author of ENRICH: Create Wealth in Time, Money, and Meaning; a book about owning your life, dreams, and finances. Years ago Tom was flabbergasted at how business people made short term and foolish career decisions based on the size of the signing bonus, find out why he says that has to change and how the pandemic has helped us see things differently.

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com 

For more happiness, visit www.management30.com

Sam speaks with Professor Kenneth Lum, the artist who inspired the Happy Melly vision and finds out the truth behind the image.

In this not to be missed June Challenge Month episode, Vasco Duarte inspires us to overcome the obstacles, break down the barriers, and launch a "Happiness with a Business" model... in just seven days.

In this inspiring podcast, Vasco gets us ready for what's to come the following week, when he'll walk us through creating a successful business model, one where we can actually sell things. He says the first step: Speak to ten people and find out what problems they need solved.

For more happiness, visit www.happymelly.com.

Author and professional speaker Laura Gassner Otting has lived many lives. Having 'fallen' into working for the White House, being a head hunter, founder of her own company author and speaker Laura said there's never been a master plan, it's always been about finding your life purpose, carving your own path and aligning what you do with who you are in order to achieve limitless potential. Find out what it takes to achieve what you want by forgetting what others think.