Title: Interview with Lars Juul, Author of Compassion in Action and Organizational Happiness

Date: 7/16/25

Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab

Episode title and number: #24 Interview with Lars Juul, Author of Compassion in Action and Organizational Happiness

Brief summary of episode: In this episode we talk with consultant, change-maker, and author Lars Juul about his new book, Compassion in Action.

Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers

Topic #1 [0:00] Intro.

Topic #2 [4:30] The focus on compassion as part of the happiness sweet spot

Topic #3 [12:00] Resistance to cultivating workplace happiness

Topic #4 [21:00] Unlocking human potential

Topic #5 [26 :00] What is good leadership? Psychological safety

Topic #6 [36:00] Your work as an organizational consultant (e.g., Boston Scientific)

Topic #7 [46:00] Who needs to lead organizational change?

Topic #8 [53:00] What is compassion? How do you balance compassion with outcomes?

References & Resources:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42961481-organizational-happiness

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228229195-compassion-in-action---a-leadership-paradigm-that-cultivates-organizatio

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