by Annie McKee (Author)
Life's too short to be unhappy at work
"I'm
working harder than I ever have, and I don't know if it's worth it
anymore." If you're a manager or leader, these words have probably run
through your mind. So many of us are feeling fed up, burned out, and
unhappy at work: the constant pressure and stress, the unending changes,
the politics--people feel as though they can't give much more, and
performance is suffering.
But it's work, after all, right? Should we even expect to be fulfilled and happy at work?
Yes, we should, says Annie McKee, coauthor of the bestselling Primal Leadership.
In her new transformative book, she makes the most compelling case yet
that happiness--and the full engagement that comes with it--is more
important than ever in today's workplace, and she sheds new light on the
powerful relationship of happiness to individual, team, and
organizational success.
Based on extensive research and decades of
experience with leaders, this book reveals that people must have three
essential elements in order to be happy at work:
- A sense of purpose and the chance to contribute to something bigger than themselves
- A vision that is powerful and personal, creating a real sense of hope
- Resonant, friendly relationships
With
vivid and moving real-life stories, the book shows how leaders can use
these powerful pillars to create and sustain happiness even when they're
under pressure. By emphasizing purpose, hope, and friendships they can
also ensure a healthy, positive climate for their teams and throughout
the organization.
How to Be Happy at Work deepens our
understanding of what it means to be truly fulfilled and effective at
work and provides clear, practical advice and instruction for how to get
there--no matter what job you have.
