Happiness at work

What is happiness at work? Happiness at work matters. Tools!‏ What NextGen leaders do.

Soichiro Honda Founder of Honda 1906 -1991

“ Fun is the secret of Virgin’s success.” - Richard Branson

“ The only way to do great work is to love what you do.“ - Steve Jobs

Happiness at work is... A feeling of happiness you get at work!

How happy are you at work? ~20% ~55% ~25%

Anyone can be this happy at work

It's actually pretty simple

Happiness at work is crucial for us Because! Life Health Success

Because!

Life

Health

Success

Biggest problems Absenteeism Employee turnover Dissatisfied customers Resistance to change Stress and burnout High workload

Happy employees Great service Happy customers Loyal customers Profits and growth

Happiness at work Profits It's profits AND happiness at work

Happy companies have higher stock prices 1998-2004 1984-1992

Think about one of your very best experiences at work. One that made you very happy!

1: Results

2: Relationships

1: Results 2: Relationships

Where is your focus?

Results Relationships Salary Physical work environment Perks Administration (contracts, policies, etc... Titles/promotions Job security Bonuses Pension Makes you happy Makes you “OK” Routines & politcies

Happiness at work

Happiness at work is an invitation

It's OK to have a bad day

Happiness at work is contagious

My happiness at work is my responsibility

2. Know yourself 3. Speak up 4. Do something 5. Make others happy My responsibility 1. Choose to be happy

What do NextGen leaders do?

NextGen Leaders make their people happy at work

1. Be happy yourself 2. Know your people 3. Have time for them A leader's responsibility 4. Make others happy

Tools!

Random acts of workplace kindness

Remember 3 good things every day

Celebrate your victories

How to make yourself and others happy! Happiness at work matters. a lot! Results and relationships

This presentation Daily reminder Blog: www.positivesharing.com Book: Happy Hour is 9 to 5 More information

1. Level 5 “good morning!” 2. Praise 3 people 3. Celebrate a success 4. 1 random act of kindness A happy day

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The future of India belongs to the happy!