The world’s largest trial of the four-day work week was recently conducted in the UK. And the results were hard to ignore. Many participants said that “no amount of money” could get them to go back to the way things were. 

Today we sit down with Juan Gutiérrez Plaza, an executive with the London-based company Scoro, which has fully and successfully adopted a four-day workweek. We talk about its implementation, its impacts on employee happiness and productivity, and Plaza's recommendations for other leaders who are considering the move from five days to four.

We also discuss some additional Scoro intiatives, which are providing employees with more choice, agency, and flexibility in their careers. 

Learn more about Juan and Scoro here: https://www.scoro.com/blog/life-at-scoro-interview-with-vp-of-engineering-juan-gutierrez-plaza/

In a post-pandemic world, workers want to retain their flexibility and have the best of both worlds: an office to meet and collaborate in, and the freedom to work remotely. The new norm is "hybrid," but what does this mean in practice? What are the challenges and opportunities of this form of working, and how can leaders rethink collaboration formats and decision-making? To answer these and many more questions, we have created a module on remote and hybrid collaboration. 

To learn more and find upcoming workshop dates, visit www.management30.com/module. 

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Careers never follow a straight path. There are ups, there are downs, and there are wild circles and zig-zags. 

But what happens when the path just... stops? 

What happens when we get stuck in a position or a state of mind for so long that it begins to feel permanent? How can we shake off that feeling of paralysis, and get moving again?

Today we sit down with Markus Neukom, a leadership coach, business strategist, and CEO who specializes in helping leaders get unstuck, enabling them to create meaningful, lasting change for themselves and their organizations.

Learn more about Markus and his company, Markus Neukom International, here: https://www.markusneukom.com/

In business, we have metrics for everything. ROI, CPM… KPI’s for every aspect of our products, our marketing, and our sales. But when it comes to workplace culture, many organizations seem to leave analytics behind. 

Today we sit down with Anthony Vaughan, a prolific talent strategist, people leader, podcaster, and the founder of The E1B2 Collective, a company working to change how organizations view the employee experience.

We discuss how businesses can build a people-first working environment that not only makes employees happier, but produces quantifiable results.

Learn more about The E1B2 Collective here: https://www.e1b2collective.com/

**Would you like to engage in meaningful conversations with inspiring, supportive, and fun leaders from all over the world? Now you can.

In the Management 3.0 Membership Community, we have over 300 leaders from more than 50 countries willing to share their experience. Immerse Yourself, embrace diversity, be brave, and find the accountability, support, and tools to help you become the leader you want to be. 

To apply, visit https://management30.com/community/  

Mention the Happiness At Work podcast in your application and receive get 10% off your first yearly membership.

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It takes a lot of effort to build a positive - and empowering - workplace culture, especially in today’s world of digital offices and remote work. But what happens when things start to go wrong?

How can leaders tell when their culture is faltering, and what steps can they take to get back on track?

Today we sit down with prolific tech leader and workplace culture expert Anna Marie Clifton. She discusses her work with companies like Asana, Coinbase, Yammer, and Vowel, and her unique approach to workplace culture "makeovers," which can help organizations identify problems, shift workforce perspectives, and transform even the most toxic environments in as little as six weeks. 

Find Anna Marie on Twitter @TweetAnnaMarie, and learn more about Vowel here: https://www.vowel.com/

**In a post-pandemic world, workers want to retain their flexibility and have the best of both worlds: an office to meet and collaborate in, and the freedom to work remotely. The new norm is "hybrid," but what does this mean in practice? What are the challenges and opportunities of this form of working, and how can leaders rethink collaboration formats and decision-making?

To answer these and many more questions, we have created a module on remote and hybrid collaboration. To learn more and find upcoming workshop dates, visit www.management30.com/module.

For more happiness, visit www.Management30.com

People often think of emotional intelligence as a personality trait. You’re either born with it, or you’re not.

But emotional intelligence is a set of skills. It can honed and developed over time, allowing us to better understand ourselves, maintain positive relationships, and cope with major challenges in effective ways. 

Today we sit down with Robin Hills, director of Ei4Change, a global organization that has provided emotional intelligence training and coaching to more than 250,000 people all over the world. We’ll discuss his work, his books on emotional intelligence, resilience, and behavior in the workplace, and how emotional intelligence is helping business leaders and professionals navigate challenges and build happier, more fulfilling careers.

Learn more about Robin here: https://ei4change.com/

**How can we connect with others? How well can we articulate what we're feeling? How do we control our emotions? And what would it look like if we're able to accurately understand what people around us are thinking, feeling, and wanting? Emotional intelligence is a powerful competence that can really set you apart as a top performer.

At Management 3.0, we offer an impactful module dedicated to emotional intelligence, as part of our Agile People Leadership Workshop. To learn more and find upcoming workshop dates, visit www.Management30.com. 

For more happiness visit www.Management30.com. 

Happiness can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s achieving a lifelong goal. For others, it’s landing a dream job, or making an impact on the world or building a better life for family and friends. And for some, it’s simply a long string of good days. 

Today we sit down with Ian Sanders, a renowned storytelling trainer, professional optimism instructor, and author of the acclaimed book 365 Ways To Have a Good Day. We’ll discuss his storied career, his many detours, and how, after decades of trying, he finally learned how to string enough good days together to build a rewarding, happy life. 

Learn more about Ian, The Ian Sanders Company, and 365 Ways to Have a Good Day here: https://www.iansanders.com/

Why is it that, no matter how far we climb in our careers, so many of us struggle to find happiness? Why are stress, anxiety, and burnout so prevalent in our working lives? It turns out… we may have our brains to blame. 

Today we sit down with Ashish Kothari, founder and CEO of Happiness Squad and author of the bestselling new book “Hardwired for Happiness." We discuss the biology of fear, the science of happiness, and how Ashish's inspiring personal journey led him to seek out answers for some of life's most vexing questions. 

Ashish also shares some large-scale strategies and simple, everyday practices that can help us move beyond our biology, and live with more joy, love, and meaning.

Learn more about Ashish Kothari and Happiness Squad here: https://happinesssquad.com/ 

Want to learn more about "ikigai?"

Management 3.0 facilitator Kumiko Sugiyama takes a comprehensive look at this Japanese concept in her recent blog: https://management30.com/blog/japanese-ikigai/

You can also dive deeper into the concept of ikigai - and ikigai models - while learning more about meaning and purpose in the world of business by completing this Management 3.0 Module: https://management30.com/align-constraints/meaning-purpose/

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Here on the podcast we obviously believe in the concept of Happiness at Work – the power we all have to create more enjoyable work experiences for ourselves, and our colleagues. But we also recognize that work isn’t everything. At the end of the day, we all want to clock out, take a deep breath, and enjoy our lives. The world, however, doesn’t make that easy.  

Today we speak with Katie Jefcoat, a happiness curator and kindness crusader who has made it her mission to help people find true balance between their to-do list and their want-to-do list. We discuss her proven, five-step method for defining priorities, establishing boundaries, and intentionally enjoying the most meaningful parts of our lives.  

Learn more about Katie here: https://www.katiejefcoat.com/ 

Many organizations and business leaders see the internet as a tool, a way to expand their reach and connect with new customers, clients, and partners across the globe.

Luis Adrian Salazar sees it a little bit differently. He and his fully remote company, SafetyWing, are working to build a “country” on the internet, removing the barrier of geographical borders to create equal opportunities, freedom, and a social safety net for people all over the world.

Learn more about SafetyWing here: https://safetywing.com/

**What leads to a happy life? What are the various ways to be happy? Happiness means different things to each of us.  After doing extensive research, Management 3.0 founder Jurgen Appelo discovered the common thread: Happiness is something we create. It is not something to achieve. It is a path you choose, not a destination to arrive at.

So many of us spend our lives in pursuit of happiness. Instead of searching for it, we need to find ways to live it, embrace it, and implement it into our daily lives. That's why we created the 12 Steps to Happiness at Management 3.0. You can find more information and even download a free poster of the 12 steps at www.management30.com/practice

For more happiness visit www.management30.com

What’s the difference between a boss, and a leader? One has a title. And one has… something else.

Today, we sit down with Jeff Gibbard, a renowned author, strategist, and founder of The Superhero Institute, to discuss what that “something else” is, and the skills and strategies leaders can use to set – and achieve – higher goals for both themselves and their organizations.

Learn more about Jeff here: https://jeffgibbard.com/

There are a lot of management models and theories out there, and they all sound great. The problem is that they can be heavy on theory, which we don't always know how to implement impractical terms. For example: What can you do concretely on a Tuesday afternoon to work better with your colleagues?

People need actionable advice - things they can start doing next week. That's where Management 3.0 comes in. We have modules, practices, a membership community, and Forward Conferences. We have everything you need in your leadership journey as you seek to produce tangible, real-world results. Check them out on the Management 3.0 website at https://management30.com/

While the storm of the pandemic may be receding, some analysts and officials are concerned that a new dark cloud may be forming on the horizon – a possible global recession.

For businesses and employees who are still baling water after the last few years, this is not welcome news. But while we may not be able change the economic weather, there are tools and strategies we can use to prepare, respond – and possibly even navigate around – the worst of the storm.

Today we speak with Ginny Clarke, CEO of Ginny Clarke, LLC, and former Director of Executive Recruiting at Google. She discusses her advice for today's leaders and workers, and offers a framework that individuals can use to sure up their ships, stay afloat in rough seas, and chart a course for a calmer, happier, and more rewarding destination.

Learn more about Ginny at https://www.ginnyclarke.com/

Did you know that Management 3.0 has a module entirely dedicated to hiring great people? It helps participants answer some of our most common and difficult questions, like "Who should be involved in the hiring process?" "How are management and leadership involved?" "What are the most important reasons for a candidate to say yes to an offer?" And "How can I conduct a worthwhile interview?"

We all know hiring good people is hard. Hiring great people can seem next to impossible. So get a leg up and learn how to set yourself up for success. You can find this module in our "Agility and HR Workshop" and our "Agile People Leadership Workshop." To learn more and for upcoming dates, go to https://management30.com/workshops/. 

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