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Creating a Workplace That Restores Hope with Alexander Kjerulf

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In this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Alexander Kjerulf, Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo Inc.
What You’ll Learn:
 
The business case for happiness at work
  • How to move beyond “perks” to create genuine workplace satisfaction
  • The importance of results and relationships in workplace happiness
  • Ways to measure and track employee happiness
  • How to drive cultural transformation in organizations
  • Strategies to navigate the future of work and restore hope in the workplace

    • Alexander Kjerulf is the Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo Inc. With a Master's Degree in Computer Science and decades of experience, Alex has evolved from a tech innovator to a global authority on workplace well-being. Through his several books, including the international bestseller "Happy Hour is 9 to 5," and his work with companies like Hilton, IKEA, and Microsoft, he advocates for environments where joy and well-being are the core of business practice. His current venture, HeartCount, aims to transform organizational cultures by ensuring employees feel valued and heard.

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    References:
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiefhappinessofficer
    • Website: https://woohooinc.com/ 
    • Personal blog: https://positivesharing.com/ 
    • Books by Alexander Kjerulf mentioned in the podcast:
      • Happy Hour is 9 to 5: https://a.co/d/44HmIxh 
      • Leading With Happiness: https://a.co/d/ddxV3zs 
      • Books recommended 
        • Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman: https://a.co/d/bbCs6Lw 
        • Confessions of a Radical Industrialist by Ray Anderson: https://a.co/d/cu1Evwc 
        • Let My People Go Surfing: https://a.co/d/5q814PB 
        • TV Shows/Movies recommendation:
          • The Good Place: https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/the-good-place 
          • Alive and Kicking: https://tv.apple.com/ph/movie/alive-and-kicking

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