When it comes to work these days, we’re expected to do more with less–but is this nose-to-the-grindstone philosophy the ultimate way to operate a business? Alarmingly low worker engagement numbers reveal otherwise. Therefore, if pushing everyone harder isn’t the road to productivity, what’s?

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‘The Optimistic Work environment ‘reveals how exactly to:

Explore personal and organizational purpose–and align them for astonishing results

Overcome resistance and skepticism

Build camaraderie and deepen loyalty

Increase intrinsic motivation

Help your group find meaning within their work

Identify goals collaboratively and track progress

And more

Examples from companies large and little demonstrate how this people-centric concentrate ignites worker potential, increases creativity, and catapults the organization to new levels of performance. Definately not being truly a wish-upon-a-star debate of workplace joy, this reserve presents a range of remarkably simple strategies aswell as practical 30-, 60-, and 90-day plans designed to focus your activities and make worker optimism not just a worthwhile goal–but a real and measurable result.