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1657: Why American Leaders Don’t Care About Happiness at Work by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly on Work-Life Balance


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Episode 1657:

Karl Staib challenges the conventional metrics of workplace success by spotlighting why happiness is often overlooked by American leaders. He reveals how shifting focus from pure productivity to employee fulfillment not only boosts performance but also transforms company culture from the inside out.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/why-american-leaders-dont-care-about-happiness-at-work/

Quotes to ponder:

"Happiness at work isn't a perk - it’s a strategy for growth."

"American leaders often don’t prioritize happiness because it’s hard to measure and doesn’t have a clear ROI."

"When employees feel good, they do good work. It’s that simple."

Episode references:

Drive by Daniel H. Pink: https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805

Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh: https://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Happiness-Profits-Passion-Purpose/dp/0446576220

The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Psychology-Performance/dp/0307591549

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