As a society, we’re getting better about talking about our mental health. But Dr. Upali Nanda, global practice director of research and partner at HKS, says we need to do more to be proactive about our brain health, the same way we go to the gym for our physical health. She’s sharing lessons learned from a living lab designed as a workplace for brain health. (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

Why do we work? The answer might surprise you. Professor and author Barry Schwartz says it’s not just about a paycheck. In fact, he argues the way society thinks about work is broken. His research uncovers why people are unsatisfied and what factors can make us happier at work. (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

Ingrid Fetell Lee, author of Joyful, argues it’s possible to find joy in our physical environment even if we’re not feeling happy. She’s the founder of the website The Aesthetics of Joy which empowers people to find more joy in life and work through design. Ingrid helps us understand how even small changes to our workplace can make a significant difference in how we feel. (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

Unsatisfying work is literally making people ill, says Scott Sonenshein, co-author of Joy at Work with Netflix organization queen Marie Kondo. He says research proves joy at work does not have to be an oxymoron. He explains why we need to tap into intrinsic motivators instead of free snacks or ping-pong tables. And he shares why leaders play a critical role creating joy at work.

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Data from 20,000 employees reveals nearly two-thirds have no sense of community at work — and that was before the pandemic. Christine Porath, author of Mastering Community and Master Civility, makes a compelling argument for why community is worth investing in at work and tells us about six pillars of community that will make an impact.

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