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In our ever-increasing pressure-filled and competitive workforce, most business philosophies have been about nose to the grindstone. “Get ’er done, whatever it takes!” has become our daily mantra. But is pushing everyone harder truly the best path to productivity Does a stressful culture equal a successful company The alarmingly low employee-engagement numbers would say no. Supported by the latest research, The Optimistic Workplace argues that our best work is the product of a positive environment. Advocating a steward model of management, this eye-opening book reveals how to: • Explore personal and organizational purpose--and align them for astonishing results • Overcome resistance and skepticism from corporate managers pressing for results • Build camaraderie and deepen loyalty among team members • Increase intrinsic motivation • Help your team find meaning in their work • And more With practical 30-, 60-, and 90-day plans designed to focus your actions, as well as examples from companies large and small that demonstrate how this people-centric focus has already ignited employee potential, increased innovation, and catapulted many organizations to new levels of performance, The Optimistic Workplace is your complete guide to aligning personal purpose with professional success.

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""The Optimistic Workplace is a joyful read. At a time when we're hearing how engagement at work is stuck in a rut and leaders just can't be trusted, it's really nice to see something that offers a better future ... now. Shawn Murphy's book is rich with examples from businesses that are putting to work a new work ethic. It's an ethic based on values, meaning, purpose, and balance. It's an ethic that stresses stewardship and leadership, hope and happiness, openness and caring. The Optimistic Workplace is certain to uplift our spirits. It'll also prove to you that it pays to be positive."" -- ""Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge"" ""The Optimistic Workplace is an essential exploration of what makes work fun, meaningful, and ultimately worth doing. If you're serious about building an extraordinary workplace then you need to know the insights in Shawn Murphy's new book."" -- ""Ron Friedman, PhD, author of The Best Place to Work"" ""The Optimistic Workplace is bursting with ideas that are both imaginative and practical. It's a rallying cry for a more uplifting world of work."" -- ""Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author"" ""Setting aside the quasi-military concept of command and control, Murphy sets traditional motivational and management theory on its ear."" -- ""Library Journal""

"""The Optimistic Workplace is a joyful read. At a time when we're hearing how engagement at work is stuck in a rut and leaders just can't be trusted, it's really nice to see something that offers a better future ... now. Shawn Murphy's book is rich with examples from businesses that are putting to work a new work ethic. It's an ethic based on values, meaning, purpose, and balance. It's an ethic that stresses stewardship and leadership, hope and happiness, openness and caring. The Optimistic Workplace is certain to uplift our spirits. It'll also prove to you that it pays to be positive."" -- ""Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge"" ""The Optimistic Workplace is an essential exploration of what makes work fun, meaningful, and ultimately worth doing. If you're serious about building an extraordinary workplace then you need to know the insights in Shawn Murphy's new book."" -- ""Ron Friedman, PhD, author of The Best Place to Work"" ""The Optimistic Workplace is bursting with ideas that are both imaginative and practical. It's a rallying cry for a more uplifting world of work."" -- ""Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author"" ""Setting aside the quasi-military concept of command and control, Murphy sets traditional motivational and management theory on its ear."" -- ""Library Journal"""

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Shawn Murphy is CEO and founder of Switch & Shift, an organization dedicated to the advancement of human-centered organizational practices and leadership. Often found in the classroom teaching, on the stage speaking, or alongside clients consulting, Murphy is passionate about helping people become the best version of themselves, and helping organizations create positive work environments to facilitate achieving its goals. He lives in Northern California.

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