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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 7 MIN

1657: Why American Leaders Don’t Care About Happiness at Work by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly on Work-Life Balance

from Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship · host Optimal Living Daily | Dan W.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1657: Karl Staib challenges the conventional metrics of workplace success by spotlighting why happiness is often overlooked by American leaders. He reveals how shifting focus from pure productivity to employee fulfillment not only boosts performance but also transforms company culture from the inside out. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/why-american-leaders-dont-care-about-happiness-at-work/ Quotes to ponder: "Happiness at work isn't a perk - it’s a strategy for growth." "American leaders often don’t prioritize happiness because it’s hard to measure and doesn’t have a clear ROI." "When employees feel good, they do good work. It’s that simple." Episode references: Drive by Daniel H. Pink: https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805 Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh: https://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Happiness-Profits-Passion-Purpose/dp/0446576220 The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Psychology-Performance/dp/0307591549 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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