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PublisherHarvard Business Review Press
ISBN-101633696804
ISBN-139781633696808
eBay Product ID (ePID)15038508681
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Book TitleHow to Be Happy at Work : the Power of Purpose, Hope, and Friendship
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicHuman Resources & Personnel Management, Friendship, Personal Growth / Happiness, Personal Growth / General, Personal Success, Motivational, Management, Personal Growth / Success, Workplace Culture
GenreFamily & Relationships, Self-Help, Business & Economics
AuthorAnnie Mckee
FormatUk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Length7.8 in
Item Width5.1 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsAdvance Praise for How to Be Happy at Work : Daniel Goleman, author, Emotional Intelligence ; coauthor, Altered Traits -- "Annie McKee brings her wise voice and well-seasoned experience to that deep and perpetual conundrum, How to Be Happy at Work . Her insights offer eminently practical and powerful advice anyone can benefit from." Arianna Huffington, founder, Huffington Post ; founder and CEO, Thrive Global-- "We are in the middle of a global epidemic of stress, burnout, and nonengagement at work, costing our economy billions and wreaking havoc on our lives. In How to Be Happy at Work , Annie McKee provides an antidote to help you engage, succeed, and thrive." Ann Schulte, Global Leader, Learning & Leadership Development, Procter & Gamble-- "Today's organizations need employees who can take risks, find new and different ways to achieve goals, and use their emotional intelligence to deal with challenges. In this practical and compelling book, Annie McKee shares how business leaders can learn to be hopeful, find a path to engagement and happiness, reach their potential, and help their organizations succeed." Gavin Patterson, CEO, BT Group plc-- "Whether you're just starting your working life or reassessing your priorities in midcareer, Annie McKee's book is essential reading for anyone searching for the 'why'--not just the 'what'--in their life and work." Marshall Goldsmith, international bestselling author, What Got You Here Won't Get You There and Triggers -- "McKee's book revolutionizes what we thought we knew about happiness--what it is, where we can find it, and why we deserve it. A must-read for anyone seeking fulfilment in life and work."
Dewey Decimal650.1
Synopsis"I'm working harder than ever, and I don't know if it's worth it anymore." No doubt this is a familiar feeling. So many of us are burned out and unhappy at work: the constant stress, the unending changes, the politics. But, after all, it is work. Should we even expect to be fulfilled and happy? Yes, we should, says Annie McKee, coauthor of the bestselling Primal Leadership. In her new book, she makes a compelling case that happiness is more important than ever in today's workplace, and she sheds new light on how happiness relates to individual, team, and corporate success. Based on extensive research and decades of experience, this book reveals the three essential elements of happiness at work: A sense of purpose and the chance to contribute to something bigger, A powerful and personal vision, creating a real sense of hope, Meaningful, friendly relationships, With real-life stories and clear, practical advice, the book shows how you can create and sustain happiness and ensure a healthy, positive climate for yourself, for your team, and throughout the company. Book jacket., 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., 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 in today's high-speed, high-stress economy, these words have probably run through your mind, maybe more than once. Many people in management positions are feeling fed up, burned out, and unhappy at work: the constant pressure and stress, the unending changes, the politics . . . People are feeling they can't give much more, and their performance is suffering.But it's work , after all, right? Should we even expect to be fulfilled and happy at work? Annie McKee answers with a definitive yes. 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. Based on extensive research and decades of experience with leaders, this book sheds new light on the powerful relationship of happiness to individual, team, and organisational success.McKee's research reveals that there are three essential elements that people must have 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; and* Resonant, friendly relationships.The book is organised around these essential elements and shows how leaders can create and sustain them in the face of ongoing stress and pressure, as well as how to create a healthy, positive climate for their teams and other groups within their companies. How to Be Happy at Work will transform and enrich our understanding of what it means to be happy at work, and it will provide clear, practical advice and instruction for how to achieve this.
