Jen Fisher discusses the strategic value of hope—and how leaders can harness it to improve wellbeing and transform the workplace.
— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) Why hope is a valid strategy in the workplace
2) How a few words can kill or build hope
3) How to counter your brain’s tendency to be overly critical
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— ABOUT JEN —
Jen Fisher is a global authority on workplace wellbeing, the bestselling author of Work Better Together, and the founder and CEO of The Wellbeing Team.
As Deloitte US's first chief wellbeing officer, she pioneered a groundbreaking, human-centered approach to work that gained international recognition and reshaped how organizations view wellbeing.
Jen is also the creator and host of The WorkWell Podcast, a TEDx speaker, and a sought-after voice at events like Workhuman, SXSW, Milken Global Conference, and Happiness Camp.
At the heart of Jen's work is the knowledge that hope is not just a feeling—it's a strategic imperative. She helps leaders harness hope as a catalyst for cultural transformation, guiding them to reimagine work as a force for human flourishing. She lives in Miami with her husband, Albert, and their dog, Fiona.
• Book: Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbeing
• LinkedIn: Jen Fisher
• Substack: Thoughts on Being Well
• Website: Jen-Fisher.com
— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —
• Study: “Hope theory: Rainbows in the mind.” by C.R. Synder
• Book: The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Dr. Edith Eva Eger
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