Happiness at Work – Détails, épisodes et analyse

What does happiness mean, and how can we effectively cultivate it within our professional lives? Today, we delve into the world of a distinguished trainer and keynote speaker, Chris Croft, whose extensive work spans project management, negotiation, and notably, the pursuit of happiness.

We will explore the transformative power of online education in spreading knowledge and discuss the profound insights from acclaimed publications on enhancing daily joy.

Unpacking myths and sharing practical happiness strategies, this episode is a compelling journey into practical happiness, where theory meets actionable change.

More information about Chris Croft 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 Are silos and outdated leadership styles stifling creativity and collaboration?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. 

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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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Leaders can play a huge role in corporate culture. But it takes a unique set of skills to create a truly happy workplace.

Today we sit down with Audrey Joy Kwan, a renowned consultant, coach, podcaster, and owner of AJK Consulting, to discuss the value of leadership. How do we find leaders? How do we support them? And what does it take to lead a company into a happier, more enjoyable future?

Learn more about Audrey and her work here. 

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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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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.

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The key to being happy is focusing on internal happiness, rather than thinking that when we achieve certain milestones everything will be ok, says Michelle Wax, founder of the American Happiness Project, a company that focuses on helping teams thrive in uncertainty and create positive mindsets. Happy people cut out those that drain them and know that the key to success is starting the day off on their own terms.

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We have to get past the stories we tell ourselves in order to create the life we want at work, says Carson Tate, founder of Working Simply and author of her newest book, Own It. Love It. Make It Work. In order to demand the job you want, you need to check your assumptions, know how you want to be recognized and rewarded and remember that you add value.

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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

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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.

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A lack of empowerment and micromanagement, continue to be leadership blind spots when creating a great work culture, says Jason Richmond, president and CEO at Ideal Outcomes and author of Culture Spark: 5 Steps to Ignite and Sustain Organizational Growth. Find out how the pandemic has had a positive impact on proving to companies how resilient they actually are and how agile they can be.

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What are the things you did as a child that you’re not doing as an adult? Natalie Siston, life and business coach, speaker, and author of Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been, combed through her diaries as a child, in order to let more of her younger self shine through as an adult. We all need to go through our archives to remind ourselves of the things we were doing when we had smiles on our faces, and do more of that in our professional and personal lives.

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