Love and work collide as hosts Crina and Kirsten explore how to infuse our work with love. From expressing love through our tasks to cultivating a service mindset and practicing generosity, this episode serves up a recipe for success that’s as fulfilling as it is rewarding. Let’s bring more love into how we do our work!
Forget about constant happiness, it’s all about finding enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning. Get ready to navigate through the complexities of the human experience with insights from Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey.
Meaning is the why of what we do, the significance of our work, the point, what makes what we do worthwhile – big stuff.
You need play, you are never too old for play, play is fun – and play at work makes work so much better. Bring on the joy!
Burnout is still an issue for so many of our listeners. In fact burnout is so pervasive that over seventy-five percent of the workforce is currently, or has previously experienced it. As a refresher, it feels like depletion, exhaustion, disconnection, negative emotions and reduced capacity…sound familiar? You’re not alone!
The data about vacations very clearly tells us that vacations increase productivity and satisfaction in the workplace. In fact, studies show that even planning your vacation can lift your spirits. And, just an additional 10 hours of vacation can improve performance according to a study by Ernst & Young.
Friendships at work make you feel better about your job, more creative, able to solve problems more quickly and so much happier. Having friends of any kind–from casual acquaintances to besties–will lead to more ease, meaning and joy in your job and in your life, not to mention help you feel less lonely in this crazy world!
OMG…Who doesn’t love talking about clothes? Not only does that outfit make you look super cute (yes, we’re talking to you, friend!) your clothes affect your feelings, how your job performance,the environment, and other working women! Clothes are another opportunity to make choices about how we live in and show up in the world. We … Read more
Workplace norms are those rules, behaviors and ways of going that define how we work together. When teams discuss and define their norms, they create safe workplaces for folks to succeed. When we are unaware of our workplace norms, we can fall prey to unspoken rules about professionalism, duty, work, etc that are difficult to … Read more
You need to laugh at work…or at least chuckle! According to the research, humor can dissolve tension, reduce stress and make you more productive and committed to your workplace. SHOW NOTES On this episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work, our hosts focus on humor in the workplace. Who does not love to laugh?!! … Read more