• Leading with Happiness: Insights from the Original Chief Happiness Officer - Alex Kjerulf

  • Sep 12 2024
  • Length: 29 mins
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Leading with Happiness: Insights from the Original Chief Happiness Officer - Alex Kjerulf

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  • Alex Kjerulf is the original chief happiness officer and in today's episode shares insights from his 25-year journey, emphasising that true workplace happiness stems from meaningful results and positive relationships; rather than superficial perks.

    Alex reveals the growing global interest in workplace happiness, the benefits of remote working, four-day workweeks, and the pitfalls of relentless positive thinking.

    Hear practical tips for fostering a happy work environment and to finding joy outside of work distinguishing it from mere job satisfaction.

    Alex's tips for a happy workplace

    1. Stop wasting money on the wrong things: focus on results and relationships
    2. Start with the leaders in your workplace (if they don't get it, nobody will!)
    3. Put somebody in charge of the happiness project (have a Chief Happiness Officer)

    Links and resources mentioned in this episode

    Alex's book Happy Hour Is 9 to 5

    The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work by Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer

    Alex's video 6 Reasons Why Greece’s New 6-day Work Week Will BACKFIRE
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