How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1047: How to Reignite Purpose, Happiness, and Motivation at Work with Jennifer Moss
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Apr 7, 2025 Jennifer Moss, an award-winning writer and researcher in workplace culture, dives deep into the roots of employee dissatisfaction. She reveals strategies to cultivate hope and morale through simple 20-minute practices. Contrary to common belief, remote work isn't the main cause of loneliness; she explains what actually is. Plus, she highlights how flexibility in work arrangements leads to greater happiness, especially for caregivers. Jennifer emphasizes kindness and gratitude as essential to transforming workplace culture and reigniting purpose.
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Hope as a Strategy
- Leaders often mistakenly believe that hope isn't a strategy.
- However, hope is crucial for motivating individuals, especially in challenging times.
Building Hope
- Cultivate hope by fostering a sense of future encouragement and meaning.
- Build a sense of community and social support to enhance hopefulness.
Impact of Hopelessness
- Hopelessness leads to disengagement, anxiety, and a survivor mentality.
- It hinders future thinking, innovation, and cooperation, crucial in today's rapidly changing work environment.
