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“The Secrets to Happiness at Work” – Finding Purpose, Belonging and Fulfillment in the Workplace

Tracy Brower, PhD is Vice President of Workplace Insight at Steelcase and a Senior Contributor for Forbes and Fast Company where she shares her passion for studying work life fulfillment, happiness and the future of work. Mike Petrusky asks Tracy about the upcoming release of her newly updated book, “The Secrets to Happiness at Work”, … Continue reading "“The Secrets to Happiness at Work” – Finding Purpose, Belonging and Fulfillment in the Workplace"

“The Secrets to Happiness at Work” – Finding Purpose, Belonging and Fulfillment in the Workplace

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Tracy Brower, PhD is Vice President of Workplace Insight at Steelcase and a Senior Contributor for Forbes and Fast Company where she shares her passion for studying work life fulfillment, happiness and the future of work. Mike Petrusky asks Tracy about the upcoming release of her newly updated book, “The Secrets to Happiness at Work”, where she delves deeper into the role of work in our lives and how we can create conditions for happiness and fulfillment at work. Tracy believes that work can be a significant source of happiness as we are contributing to our community, purpose, and personal identity. The current popular narrative of work as a negative experience needs to be combated as we seek to find a balance between time spent in the office and time spent working remotely. Tracy offers advice about how workplaces can be designed for a variety of experiences, offering a range of settings matched with an inclusive and trustworthy culture. Mike and Tracy explore the “paradox of happiness” and share inspirational quotes and music that will encourage you to become a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

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As Director of Podcasts at Eptura, Mike Petrusky hosts both the Workplace Innovator Podcast and the Asset Champion Podcast, sharing thought leadership with CRE, FM, and IT leaders in the digital and hybrid workplace. Mike has produced more than 500 podcast episodes listened to in over 111 countries. As an in-demand public speaker, Mike engages audiences at numerous industry events each year, including International Facility Management Association and CoreNet conferences, focusing on the human element of workplace and facility management.

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