Welcome to Productive Joy the Recap!  Dr. Christie reviews valuable lessons from guests Nejat Abdurahman and Scott Haug. Nejat, an author and coach, emphasizes the importance of managing up and communicating one's value. Scott, known for his expertise in manifestation, shares how our thoughts shape our reality and introduces the concept of 'productive joy' as a blend of ambition and fulfillment. Christie also shares her own personal stories and encourages everyone to adopt practices such as keeping a 'good things' journal to cultivate joy and authenticity in their lives.

Dr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.

With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between. 

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Productive Joy

00:16 Meet the Guests: Nejat and Scott

00:35 Nejat's Insights on Managing Up

03:31 Scott's Take on Manifestation

03:55 Personal Story: Overcoming Adversity

05:49 Defining Productive Joy

06:46 Engage with Your Own Definition

08:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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