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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 23 MIN

How Leaders Create a Happier Workplace | Greg Kettner

from You’re the Boss, Now What? with Desiree Petrich | Leadership and Team Development for Managers and Team Leaders

Do you ever feel like the emotional thermostat of your team?If you're stressed, they feel it. If you're overwhelmed, it spreads.Most leaders think happiness at work is about perks.Ping pong tables. Free lunches. Better benefits.But what if workplace happiness is actually a leadership skill?In this episode, Greg Kettner, founder of WorkHappy, shares how happiness directly impacts productivity, stress levels, and team performance.With 27 years in sales and leadership at companies like Nike, SAP, and the NHL, Greg now helps organizations reduce stress and create healthier team cultures.This conversation is practical. It’s human. And it’s leadership development at its core.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:Why happiness increases productivity and reduces burnoutThree simple strategies to lower stress as a leaderHow to support mental health at work without becoming the therapistIf you lead people, this one is for you.Connect with Greg Kettner This podcast for managers is here to help you:• Grow your leadership development • Navigate team management with confidence • Learn how to handle conflict at work • Apply real, practical leadership tipsIf this episode helped you:Share it with another managerLeave a 5-star reviewFollow along for more supportTake the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You LeadConnect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

Do you ever feel like the emotional thermostat of your team? If you're stressed, they feel it. If you're overwhelmed, it spreads. Most leaders think happiness at work is about perks. Ping pong tables. Free lunches. Better benefits. But what if workplace happiness is actually a leadership skill? In this episode, Greg Kettner, founder of WorkHappy, shares how happiness directly impacts productivity, stress levels, and team performance. With 27 years in sales and leadership at ...

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Do you ever feel like the emotional thermostat of your team?If you're stressed, they feel it. If you're overwhelmed, it spreads.Most leaders think happiness at work is about perks.Ping pong tables. Free lunches. Better benefits.But what if workplace...

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