Happiness Works : The Science of Thriving at Work.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weiss, Jessica.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Happiness.

Work--Psychological aspects.

Work.

Quality of work life.

Job satisfaction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (269 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wiley 2025

Summary:

A proven five-step framework to overcome the most pressing challenges in the modern workplace At a time when American workplaces are in crisis, Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving at Work delivers a five-step framework to address the growing challenges they face, including the complexities of hybrid/remote work, rising mental health.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Introduction: Work That Works

The Myth of the Dream Job

The Cost of Workplace Unhappiness

The Happiness Framework: Building from the Ground Up

Beyond Self-Help Clichés: Real Solutions for Real People

Chapter 1 Why Aren't You Happy at Work?

The Secret Ingredient for Success

Four Reasons You're Not Happy at Work

Myth 1: More Money Will Make You Happier

Myth 2: Happiness Is a Choice

Myth 3: Working Less Will Make You Happier

Myth 4: Happiness Is Genetic and There's Nothing You Can Do About It

Looking Forward to the Happiness, Works Framework

Chapter 2 What Is Happiness?

Okay, So What Is Happiness?

The Hierarchy of Happiness

Level 1: Basic Comfort and Security

Level 2: Social Connection

Level 3: Esteem and Recognition

Level 4: Personal Growth

Level 5: Meaning and Purpose

How Do You Know If You're Happy at Work?

What to Do Before Pursuing Happiness at Work

Did You Earn Your Success?

Are You Doing Work That Others Can't Do for Themselves?

How to Be Happy at Work: A Framework

Step 1: Making More Friends

Step 2: Cultivating Resilience

Step 3: Building Trust and Psychological Safety

Step 4: Weaving Progress and Accomplishment into Each Day

Step 5: Building Practical Optimism into Our Everyday Lives

Chapter 3 But How Do You Actually Make Friends at Work?

Why Having Friends at Work Matters

How to Make Friends at Work

Attract Your Ideal Friends

Use the Power of Your Circles

Have Better Conversations

A Future Full of Friends

The Happiness, Works Method: Friendship

Chapter 4 Unbreakable Your Step-by-Step Guide to Building Resilience

Why Building Resilience Matters (Even If You're Not in Combat)

How to Become More Resilient at Work

The Power of Small Choices.

Reframe Stress and Negativity

Build Your Support System

Help Others to Recharge Yourself

Use PTO to Avoid Burnout

Don't Wait Till Things Are Bad: Practice Boosting Your Resilience

Make a Habit of Continuous Learning

Building a Resilient Happiness

The Happiness, Works Method: Resilience

Chapter 5 Trust and Happiness: An Unbeatable Team Formula

Building Trust: Your Team's Secret Weapon

The Building Blocks of Trust

Leadership and the Trustworthy Team

Rebuilding Broken Trust: Understanding and Reversing the Downward Spiral

Phase 1: Defensiveness (The Early Warning Signal)

Phase 2: Disengagement (The Quiet Retreat)

Phase 3: Disenchantment (The Point of No Return)

Breaking the Cycle

The Rebuild

The Four Pillars of Psychological Safety

Make It Okay to Fail

Model Vulnerability

Ask for Candor

Make Criticism Count: The Trust-Feedback Loop

The Journey to Trust

The Happiness, Works Method: Trust and Psychological Safety

Chapter 6 The Sweet Spot of Progress

The Progress Principle

Building Momentum Toward More Progress

The Power of Purpose: Stop Searching, Start Serving

Making Quick Decisions: Maximizers versus Satisficers

Designing Your Day: From Ordinary to Extraordinary

The Beauty of Bite-Sized Milestones

Handling Setbacks: Don't Get Derailed

The Happiness, Works Method: Progress

Chapter 7 Hope and a Plan: The Power of Optimism

Beyond the Motivational Poster

The Power of Optimism at Work

Practical Optimism in Action: From Classrooms to Emergency Rooms

Five Strategies for Being More Optimistic at Work

1. The Quiet Power of Genuine Enthusiasm

2. The Gift of Surprise Gratitude

3. Turn Your Worst Rejection into Your Greatest Comeback

4. Own Your Work, Own Your Future: The Autonomy-Optimism Connection.

5. Visualize Success: The Olympic Secret That Works in the Boardroom

Building a Culture of Practical Optimism

The Happiness, Works Method: Optimism

Chapter 8 Putting Happiness into Action

Setback 1: You Hate Your Coworker

Now What?

What to Do

Success Metrics

Setback 2: Navigating a Toxic Work Environment?

Setback 3: Dealing with a Big Failure

Setback 4: The Low-Trust Team

Setback 5: The Paradox of Drowning in Success

Setback 6: When You're Stuck in Career Quicksand

Setback 7: When You Don't Have a Best Friend at Work

Chapter 9 Cultivating Team Happiness: A Leader's How-To Guide

The Secret to Friendship at Work? It's You

Building Trust from Scratch: How Real Leaders Build Unshakable Trust

The Blame Stops Here

The Wisdom of "I Don't Know"

Permission to Be Imperfect

Why Shining a Light on Progress Really Matters

How Enthusiasm Architects Can Unleash Your Team's Optimism

Conquering the Enthusiasm Deficit

Enthusiasm Is a Catalyst for Optimism

Give Your Team Maximum Autonomy (Even If It Makes You Nervous)

Define the Edges, Not the Path

The Transformation

Trust Has a Multiplier Effect

Transform Learning into Results: How Smart Leaders Turn Development into Dollars

The Learning-Results Connection

From Learning to Earning

The Hidden ROI

Learning Is the Engine of Progress

Know Your Own Happiness Obstacles

Chapter 10 Yes, You Can Actually Love Your Work: The Surprising Path to Workplace Happiness

Visions of Workplace Happiness from Around the World

Sweden: Making Time for Conversation and Connection

Japan: An Early Start on Happiness Habits.

The Netherlands: How Equality Builds Trust

Happiness as Strategy: The Science of Thriving at Work

Notes

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Index

EULA.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781394329205

OCLC:

1547900246