Joy works : empowering teams in the new era of work /: empowering teams in the new era of work. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Alex Liu.
• Authors: (Management consultant), Liu, Alex
• Contents: TOC CONTENTS Acknowledgments Foreword [to come] Introduction Why joy matters to me Joy at work People, praise, and purpose Joy, justice, and a better world The future of joy at work Who you’ll hear from in this book Who this book is for Chapter 1: Making the Business Case for Joy Joy is your biggest business opportunity Joy powers execution Joy is critical for all kinds of business Joy is the foundation for all other business metrics Chapter 2: What the Research Tells Us About Joy The joy gap is real The joy gap is growing We know what triggers joy at work We know what’s holding us back from joy SECTION ONE: The Three Drivers of Joy at Work Chapter 3: People Create belonging: it matters more than money Create connection points Be a people-focused leader Think like a gardener and create “human magic” Case study: How Best Buy doubled down on “human magic” Chapter 4: Praise Praise autonomous work Pair praise with feedback Focus on the quality of praise, not the quantity Praise individuals, not just groups Encourage people to show appreciation for their colleagues Use praise to underscore impact Chapter 5: Purpose Understand your ikigai (a reason for being) Find your zest Rethink the corporate purpose statement Mind the gap Personalize purpose Case study: How two companies think about purpose SECTION TWO: Joy in a Post-2020 World: How to Create More Joy Chapter 6: Joy in the Hard Times Embrace change Accept that failure is inevitable Acknowledge your mistakes and get real Have the courage to be a beginner Take time to reflect Double down on purpose Keep chasing your goosebumps Chapter 7: Safe, Seen, Supported, Inspired Safe Seen Supported Inspired Case study: Measuring joy as a business metric Chapter 8: Virtual and Hybrid Work Be aware of how remote work is different than in-person work Make conscious decisions about where you’ll work Find new ways to build connection Rethink how you measure performance Stay open to change Chapter 9: Social Justice and Joy Joy and justice for all How do we push “social justice” into the mainstream of business? Hope for the future SECTION THREE: What’s Next for Joy at Work? Chapter 10: The Joy of Innovation Leapfrog your legacy Look for new ideas in unexpected places Stay at the edge Empower people to innovate Look at purpose through the lens of innovation Chapter 11: The Next Generation of Joy at Work Pass the baton Join the “Great Resignation”—or is it the “Great Reflection”? Shift the balance
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Inc
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource (160 pages)
• Subjects: 306.36; Work -- Social aspects; Work -- Psychological aspects; Quality of work life; Joy
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119988069
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