🎙️ Welcome to this episode of "Live with Sondra" where we explore the intersection of leadership, fulfillment, and workplace well-being. In this impactful session titled "Boost Retention & Culture Without Breaking the Budget," Sondra sits down with Anthony Poponi, CEO of Focus on the 40, Positive Psychology Expert, and Author of The Little Book of Workplace Happiness.

With his unique blend of science-backed strategies and humor, Anthony Poponi unpacks what it truly means to create a workplace where people don’t just stay—they thrive.

Join us for a powerful and practical episode where Sondra and Anthony explore:

• The Science Behind Workplace Happiness: What positive psychology reveals about how fulfillment, purpose, and joy affect performance—and why it’s about more than just being “happy.”
• The ROI of Trust & Connection: How vulnerability, recognition, and trust-building fuel retention, innovation, and team cohesion—without spending a fortune.
• Everyday Strategies That Work: Simple, low-cost ways to elevate team morale, foster psychological safety, and boost culture from the inside out.
• The Power of Humor in Leadership: Why laughter matters, how it builds resilience and bonds teams, and when to lean into humor to lighten tough moments.
• Creating Growth Paths That Stick: Why knowing your team’s personal goals is essential, and how to build clear, meaningful career pathways that keep people engaged and loyal.

Tune in for a thoughtful and actionable conversation that proves you don’t need a big budget to build a thriving culture—you just need intention, tools, and a little bit of joy.

Connect with Sondra Shannon to learn more about Gatemaster’s role in fostering stronger workplace cultures and employee retention in the attractions industry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sondrashannon/

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