The Next Big Idea Daily Your Job Is Making You Sick
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Aug 5, 2025 Meghan French Dunbar, a leadership expert and serial entrepreneur, argues that our current work culture is both outdated and harmful. She shares insights from her book, This Isn't Working, emphasizing the dire need to prioritize well-being over profit. Dunbar discusses the importance of emotional ecosystems in the workplace and how strong coworker relationships can transform mental health. She also highlights intrinsic motivation, advocating for purpose and continuous learning as vital elements for successful, healthier workplaces.
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Work System Harms Health
- The way we work today causes widespread physical and mental health issues for nearly 4 billion workers globally.
- These problems are systemic, not personal failures, demanding fundamental changes to work culture.
Better Work Benefits All
- Improving work quality benefits both people and business success.
- Companies with cultures rooted in autonomy and collaboration enjoy high retention and sustained growth.
Redefine Success for Fulfillment
- Chasing traditional external success often leads to burnout and unhappiness.
- True fulfillment comes from pursuing intrinsic motivations like purpose, learning, and quality of life.
