Full Description
Today's multigenerational, fast-paced work environment is causing employees to rethink their work. Today it is less about the paycheck and more about seeking a meaningful and purpose-driven career. As we spend more time in the workplace, and technology makes working from anywhere more commonplace, it is more vital than ever to create a work environment that instills meaning, both in the workplace and in our lives. Research shows that the vast majority of employees (85% worldwide) are disengaged, which is killing employee happiness and satisfaction, and thereby affecting the bottom line. Meaning-Centered Leadership will inspire and incite readers to create meaning in their organizations so their employees have higher engagement and are more fulfilled. By creating meaning, we can turn employee engagement levels upside down, creating a powerful, more productive, and overall happier place to work. The 3Es of Meaning-Centered Leadership - Engagement, Empowerment, and Expertise - will provide leaders ways to develop behaviors and strategies that in turn will inspire employees to love their jobs and their lives! Happier employees lead to healthier work environments and higher engagement, positively impacting the bottom line.
Contents
PREFACE
FOREWORD
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION: THE CASE FOR MEANING
Chapter 1: The Seminal Search for Meaning
Chapter 2: The Impact of Meaning
Chapter 3: The Elements of Meaning-Centered Leadership
PART I: ENGAGEMENT
Chapter 4: Trust
Chapter 5: Care and Concern
Chapter 6: Open Communication with Active Listening
PART II: EMPOWERMENT
Chapter 7: Collaborative Visioning
Chapter 8: Recognition
Chapter 9: Enthusiasm
Chapter 10: Wisdom
Chapter 11: Optimism
Chapter 12: Humility
PART IV: MEASURING MEANING: Becoming a Meaning-Centered Leader
Chapter 13: Resources for Change
Chapter 14: Tools for Measuring Impact
Chapter 15: Conclusion: Meaning-Centered Leadership for your organization
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
About the Authors
