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Connections, Community and Finding “The Secrets to Happiness at Work”

Tracy Brower, PhD is Vice President of Workplace Insights at Steelcase and the author of two books, “The Secrets to Happiness at Work” and “Bring Work to Life”. She is a sociologist studying work life fulfillment and happiness while writing as a contributor for Forbes.com and Fast Company. A frequent guest on the show, Mike … Continue reading "Connections, Community and Finding “The Secrets to Happiness at Work”"

Connections, Community and Finding “The Secrets to Happiness at Work”

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Tracy Brower, PhD is Vice President of Workplace Insights at Steelcase and the author of two books, “The Secrets to Happiness at Work” and “Bring Work to Life”. She is a sociologist studying work life fulfillment and happiness while writing as a contributor for Forbes.com and Fast Company. A frequent guest on the show, Mike Petrusky welcomes Tracy back to discuss the state of the workplace in 2023 and the most important areas that workplace leaders should be considering in the New Year. They explore the value of connections and community for human beings and take a journey through the research and personal experiences related to human thriving at work. Mike and Tracy offer practical advice and musical inspiration for facility management and corporate real estate leaders interested in creating great employee experiences for their organizations.

Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybrowerphd/

Learn more about Steelcase: https://www.steelcase.com/

Find Tracy’s books and other resources for leaders: https://tracybrower.com/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/


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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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