| Author |
McKee, Annie, 1955-
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| Title |
How to be happy at work : the power of purpose, hope and friendships / Annie McKee. |
| OCLC |
1030762167 |
| ISBN |
1633696804 |
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9781633696808 |
| Publisher |
Boston, Massachusetts : Harvard Business Review Press, [2018] |
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©2018 |
| Description |
252 pages ; 20 cm |
| LC Subject heading/s |
Quality of work life.
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Employee motivation.
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Happiness.
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Hope.
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Friendship.
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Personnel management.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-232) and index. |
| Contents |
Life is too short to be unhappy at work: happiness is a choice -- Why happiness matters at work: if you sacrifice happiness, you sacrifice success -- The happiness traps: myths that hold us back -- The power of purpose: live your values and make a difference -- The power of hope: optimism sparks action -- Yes, you do need friends at work: love and your tribe in the workplace -- Hearing the wake-up call: chart a path to happiness -- Sharing happiness at work: create a resonant microculture on your team. |
| Summary |
Life's too short to be unhappy at work. "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, and 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. From backside of the cover. |
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