{"product_id":"joy-works-isbn-9781119988052","title":"Joy Works","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoy at work—why settle for anything less? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eJoy Works: Empowering Teams in the New Era of Work\u003c\/i\u003e, Alex Liu delivers an engaging blueprint for ensuring people feel safe and inspired at work. Liu, the managing partner and chairman of Kearney, asks, \"Why would we settle for anything less than joy at work?\" In the book, you'll find a step-by-step action plan for approaching joy at work using the three key drivers that determine employee happiness—people, praise, and purpose—and learn how to implement that plan for maximum results \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e maximum joy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author demonstrates how to create more joy for your people at work, in both virtual and in-person environments, as well as how to incorporate joyfulness even in periods of dramatically heightened stress. He calls on his years of conversations with leaders around the world, both as an advisor to executives and through his popular podcast, Joy@Work. Readers will learn from a diverse collection of leaders, from psychologists, academics, athletes, nonprofit and board leaders, and a Broadway producer, to leaders at companies including HPE, Cisco, T-Mobile, SAP, and UPS. In the dialogues and research, readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to \"ikigai,\" a Japanese concept meaning \"reason for being\"—a framework we can all use to find joy and meaning in our work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn investigation into the link between social justice and joy, using conversations with leaders who have committed to making social progress a priority\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new perspective on how the next generation will view joy at work, the Great Reflection, and the shifting balance of power in work cultures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth discussions about people, purpose, and praise: the three key elements in building a joyful work experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA call for more reflective leadership—a new approach to power leaders through uncertain and challenging times\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoy Works\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential handbook for anyone who wants to create more joy in their work — the leaders who want to shift corporate cultures, managers who are facing pressures to innovate, young people who are adamant that they can have a life and a career that's centered around joy and meaning, and anyone who thinks \"joy at work\" is a near-term possibility, not an oxymoron. This guide to the changing reality and opportunity of work belongs in the libraries of anyone interested in creating a more engaging and productive virtual, hybrid, or in-person workspace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet's build more joy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy joy matters to me 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoy at work 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople, praise, and purpose 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoy, justice, and a better world 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe future of joy at work 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho you’ll hear from in this book 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho this book is for 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Why Business Leaders Should Prioritize Joy at Work 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoy is your biggest business opportunity 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoy powers execution 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoy is critical for all kinds of business 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoy is the foundation for many key business metrics 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 What the Research Tells Us About Joy 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe joy gap is real 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe joy gap is growing 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe know what triggers joy at work 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe know what’s holding us back from joy 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection One The Three Drivers of Joy at Work 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 People 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate belonging: It matters more than money 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate connection points 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe a people-focused leader 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink like a gardener and create “human magic” 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Praise 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise autonomous work 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePair praise with feedback 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on the quality of praise, not the quantity 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise individuals, not just groups 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncourage people to show appreciation for their colleagues 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse praise to underscore impact 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Purpose 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand your \u003ci\u003eikigai \u003c\/i\u003e(a reason for being) 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind your zest 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRethink the corporate purpose statement 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMind the gap 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonalize purpose 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Two Joy in a Post-2020 World: How to Create More Joy 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Joy in the Hard Times 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbrace change 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccept that failure is inevitable 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledge your mistakes and get real 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave the courage to be a beginner 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake time to reflect 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble down on purpose 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep chasing your goosebumps 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Safe, Seen, Supported, Inspired 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafe 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeen 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupported 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspired 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Virtual and Hybrid Work 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe aware of how remote work is different than in-person work 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake conscious decisions about where you’ll work 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind new ways to build connection 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRethink how you measure performance 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay open to change 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Social Justice and Joy 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoy and justice for all 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do we push “social justice” into the mainstream of business? 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHope for the future 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Three What’s Next for Joy at Work? 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 The Joy of Innovation 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeapfrog your legacy 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook for new ideas in unexpected places 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay at the edge 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpower people to innovate 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook at purpose through the lens of innovation 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 The Next Generation of Joy at Work 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePass the baton 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoin the “Great Resignation”—or is it the “Great Reflection”? 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShift the balance of power 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep your promises 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePut your values into action 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake culture a nonnegotiable 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRethink old trade-offs 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccept change as a constant 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 139\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALEX LIU\u003c\/b\u003e is Managing Partner and Chairman at Kearney, a leading global consulting partnership. Recognized by \u003ci\u003eConsulting\u003c\/i\u003e magazine as a global Top 25 Consultant and by the Global Diversity List as one of the Top 10 Senior Executives, he is also a top-ranked consulting CEO and trusted advisor to CEOs and boards. A regular contributor to the World Economic Forum, he has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eHarvard Business Review, The Financial Times, The Economist,\u003c\/i\u003e CNBC, and Bloomberg. He regularly consults with business and public sector leaders on matters of leadership, culture, justice, and joy, and hosts an award-winning podcast, Joy@Work.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eJoy Works: Empowering Teams in the New Era of Work\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran business leader Alex Liu delivers an engaging blueprint for making people feel safe and inspired at work. The book poses a bold and provocative question: Why should we settle for anything less than joy at work? A step-by-step action plan for achieving joy at work follows, relying on three key drivers of employee happiness—people, praise, and purpose. You’ll learn to implement that plan for maximum results and maximum joy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author clearly demonstrates how to create more joy for yourself and your team members at work, in both virtual and in-person environments, and how to incorporate joyfulness even in periods of high stress and tumultuous change. You’ll learn from a diverse collection of leaders, including psychologists, academics, athletes, business and nonprofit leaders, and even a Broadway producer, as they walk you through the fundamentals of making work as joyful and meaningful as possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith in-depth discussions about the central elements of building a joyful work experience and a deep dive into the Japanese concept of “ikigai”—or “reason for being”—the book links modern perspectives on the shifting balance of power in work cultures with reflective leadership that powers companies through uncertain and challenging times. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential handbook for anyone who wants to create as much joy at work as possible, \u003ci\u003eJoy Works\u003c\/i\u003e will earn a place in the hearts of leaders who want to shift corporate cultures, managers facing pressure to innovate, and young people adamant that they can have a life and career that’s centered around joy and meaning.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR JOY WORKS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Alex Liu’s brilliance as a leader stems from his intentionality in creating a culture of belonging, connection, and purpose. Who wouldn’t want to work with and learn from a leader whose mission is to bring joy to the workplace?” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e — Jon Levy, \u003c\/b\u003eBehavioral Scientist; \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author; Founder, Influence Labs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I always believed that our role as leaders is to create and foster an environment where every individual can perform at their maximum potential. This book has inspired me to now believe our role is to bring joy!” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e — Domenic Pilla,\u003c\/b\u003e Former President and CEO, McKesson Canada; Former President and CEO, Shoppers Drug Mart \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Alex Liu brings joy back into the workplace. Alex and I agree that simply doing work to get paid or complete a task is no longer sufficient, that we must find meaning in our work and lead with humanity. Leaders who prioritize this idea can unleash ‘human magic’ and create irrationally good outcomes. I hope all leaders and their teams can be inspired by Alex’s book and embrace the idea that creating joy is an important part of our everyday roles.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e — Hubert Joly, \u003c\/b\u003eFormer Chairman and CEO, Best Buy; bestselling author, \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Business\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989493334245,"sku":"NP9781119988052","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119988052.jpg?v=1761784325","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/joy-works-isbn-9781119988052","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}