Joy, Inc.
How We Built a Workplace People Love
Richard Sheridan
270 pages | ~8 hrs
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How We Built a Workplace People Love
By Richard Sheridan
What if the workplace could become a sanctuary of human dignity rather than a source of daily suffering? Richard Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations, demonstrates how one small software company transformed its entire culture by placing joy at the center of everything they do.
When over two thousand visitors from around the globe journey to Ann Arbor, Michigan, they come not to study technology but to witness something extraordinary: a business deliberately designed to cultivate happiness for employees, clients, and end users alike. Sheridan reveals how his team dismantled the fear and uncertainty that poison most work environments, creating instead a foundation built on trust and respect.
This transformation required reimagining every aspect of their operations. Physical spaces were redesigned to support human connection. The freedom to make mistakes became a cornerstone of learning. Traditional meetings were eliminated in favor of more meaningful collaboration. Through it all, the dignity of each team member remained paramount.
Sheridan offers concrete examples of how these principles translate into sustainable business success. His approach proves that prioritizing human wellbeing doesn't compromise profitability but enhances it. For anyone seeking to bring more meaning and fulfillment to their professional life, this book provides a practical roadmap for creating environments where both people and businesses can truly thrive.
The path to workplace transformation begins with a simple but radical commitment: choosing joy as your guiding principle.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General
- ✓ Explore Culture d'entreprise
- ✓ Find lasting motivation and inspiration
- ✓ Explore BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Motivational
- ✓ Explore BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Workplace Culture
- ✓ Explore Workplace Culture
- ✓ Explore General
- ✓ Explore Attitudes
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Details
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Portfolio / Penguin
- ISBN-13
- 9781591845874
- ISBN-10
- 1591845874
- Pages
- 270
- Language
- EN
