Life's too short to be unhappy at work
I'm working harder than I ever have, and I don't know if it's worth it
anymore. If you're a manager or leader, these words have probably run
through your mind. So many of us are feeling fed up, burned out, and
unhappy at work: the constant pressure and stress, the unending changes,
the politics--people feel as though they can't give much more, and
performance is suffering.
But it's work, after all, right? Should we even expect to be fulfilled
and happy at work?
Yes, we should, says Annie McKee, coauthor of the bestselling Primal
Leadership. In her new transformative book, she makes the most
compelling case yet that happiness--and the full engagement that comes
with it--is more important than ever in today's workplace, and she sheds
new light on the powerful relationship of happiness to individual, team,
and organizational success.
Based on extensive research and decades of experience with leaders, this
book reveals that people must have three essential elements in order to
be happy at work:
- A sense of purpose and the chance to contribute to something bigger
than themselves
- A vision that is powerful and personal, creating a real sense of hope
- Resonant, friendly relationships
With vivid and moving real-life stories, the book shows how leaders can
use these powerful pillars to create and sustain happiness even when
they're under pressure. By emphasizing purpose, hope, and friendships
they can also ensure a healthy, positive climate for their teams and
throughout the organization.
How to Be Happy at Work deepens our understanding of what it means to
be truly fulfilled and effective at work and provides clear, practical
advice and instruction for how to get there--no matter what job you
have.
