The Happy at Work Podcast
The Happy at Work podcast explores the intersection of organizational culture, positive psychology, and employee branding to create thriving workplaces. Our expert hosts—Dr. Laura Hamill, Michael McCarthy, and Dr. Tessa Misiaszek—bring diverse perspectives and deep expertise to uncover practical strategies for fostering happiness and success at work.
We engage with various guests, including organizational leaders, HR professionals, psychologists, researchers, and employees across various industries. Through thought-provoking conversations, we delve into:
- How organizational culture shapes employee experiences and drives engagement
- Evidence-based positive psychology strategies that boost both human flourishing and business metrics
- Innovative approaches to align brand identity with employee experience and operationalize company values
Our mission is to give listeners actionable insights and tools to transform their workplaces. Whether you're a CEO, an HR professional, a manager, or an employee seeking to make a positive impact, the Happy at Work podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you create a more fulfilling, productive, and positive work environment.
Join us as we explore the cutting edge of workplace well-being and performance, uncovering the strategies that lead to truly happy, engaged, and successful organizations.
The Happy at Work Podcast
Living and Leading Authentically: Jim Fielding, Author of 'All Pride, No Ego'
In this episode, Tessa and Michael sat down with Jim Fielding - author of the best-selling book ‘All Pride, No Ego: An Executive’s Guide to Living Authentically’. Jim shared the 10 leadership lessons covered in his book and how he led globally recognized brands over his career while staying true to himself and his values.
He also discussed the challenges of being an authentic leader in multigenerational workplaces and how to lead distributed teams in remote and hybrid work environments effectively.
During the episode, Jim emphasized the importance of active listening and asking probing questions to understand employees from diverse backgrounds better. Tessa, Michael, and Jim also touched on Employee Resource Groups, authentic employee support, flexibility at work, and redefining growth.
Whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting out in your career, this episode is packed with valuable insights and advice to help you lead authentically and positively impact your team and organization.
You can purchase Jim's book, All Pride, No Ego: A Queer Executive's Journey to Living and Leading Authentically, at the following online retailers:
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Stay inspired, stay motivated, and stay happy at work!