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MIT: Leaders Must Stay Human

MIT: Leaders Must Stay Human

MIT Media Lab gathered 80 experts to build the first AI benchmarks for human flourishing. What they found should change how every leader thinks about using AI.
Daan van Rossum
9
min read
MIT: Leaders Must Stay Human

MIT: Leaders Must Stay Human

MIT Media Lab gathered 80 experts to build the first AI benchmarks for human flourishing. What they found should change how every leader thinks about using AI.
What Is the Gallup Q12? And Why Does It Matter More Than Ever?

What Is the Gallup Q12? And Why Does It Matter More Than Ever?

The Gallup Q12 is the world's most-used employee engagement survey. Here is what it measures, why most organizations misread the data, and how to use it to build work worth doing.
Daan van Rossum
7
min read
What Is the Gallup Q12? And Why Does It Matter More Than Ever?

What Is the Gallup Q12? And Why Does It Matter More Than Ever?

The Gallup Q12 is the world's most-used employee engagement survey. Here is what it measures, why most organizations misread the data, and how to use it to build work worth doing.
Your Happiness Is Not Optional: Why the Most Important Work You Can Do Is on Yourself

Your Happiness Is Not Optional: Why the Most Important Work You Can Do Is on Yourself

Best-selling author and HBS professor Arthur C. Brooks on why working on your happiness is your most important professional responsibility, and the data that proves it.
Daan van Rossum
8
min read
Your Happiness Is Not Optional: Why the Most Important Work You Can Do Is on Yourself

Your Happiness Is Not Optional: Why the Most Important Work You Can Do Is on Yourself

Best-selling author and HBS professor Arthur C. Brooks on why working on your happiness is your most important professional responsibility, and the data that proves it.
Martin Seligman on AI and Human Agency: More Love, More Creativity, and What Makes Us Irreplaceable

Martin Seligman on AI and Human Agency: More Love, More Creativity, and What Makes Us Irreplaceable

Martin Seligman says AI has brought more love into his life, not less. The world's most cited psychologist on creativity, the Axial Age, and what humans do that machines may never replicate.
Daan van Rossum
7
min read
Martin Seligman on AI and Human Agency: More Love, More Creativity, and What Makes Us Irreplaceable

Martin Seligman on AI and Human Agency: More Love, More Creativity, and What Makes Us Irreplaceable

Martin Seligman says AI has brought more love into his life, not less. The world's most cited psychologist on creativity, the Axial Age, and what humans do that machines may never replicate.
Human Flourishing at Work: What It Actually Requires

Human Flourishing at Work: What It Actually Requires

Most leaders are productive but not flourishing. Learn what human flourishing at work actually means and the four conditions research shows are required to achieve it.
Daan van Rossum
7
min read
Human Flourishing at Work: What It Actually Requires

Human Flourishing at Work: What It Actually Requires

Most leaders are productive but not flourishing. Learn what human flourishing at work actually means and the four conditions research shows are required to achieve it.
What's the Difference Between Happiness and Flourishing at Work?

What's the Difference Between Happiness and Flourishing at Work?

Happiness and flourishing aren't the same thing, and confusing them is why most efforts to improve work fail. Here's the distinction that actually matters.
Daan van Rossum
6
min read
What's the Difference Between Happiness and Flourishing at Work?

What's the Difference Between Happiness and Flourishing at Work?

Happiness and flourishing aren't the same thing, and confusing them is why most efforts to improve work fail. Here's the distinction that actually matters.
Employee Happiness: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Actually Build It

Employee Happiness: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Actually Build It

Employee happiness is not a perk. It is a performance metric. Here is what the science says, why most happiness programs fail, and eight things leaders can do now.
Daan van Rossum
16
min read
Employee Happiness: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Actually Build It

Employee Happiness: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Actually Build It

Employee happiness is not a perk. It is a performance metric. Here is what the science says, why most happiness programs fail, and eight things leaders can do now.
Gallup's New Report Is a Wake-Up Call for Anyone Who Cares About People at Work

Gallup's New Report Is a Wake-Up Call for Anyone Who Cares About People at Work

Gallup's 2026 report: global engagement at a 5-year low, managers hurting most. Here's what the data really means for people at work, and what to do about it.
Daan van Rossum
12
min read
Gallup's New Report Is a Wake-Up Call for Anyone Who Cares About People at Work

Gallup's New Report Is a Wake-Up Call for Anyone Who Cares About People at Work

Gallup's 2026 report: global engagement at a 5-year low, managers hurting most. Here's what the data really means for people at work, and what to do about it.
A Fishy Justification for Workplace Experience

A Fishy Justification for Workplace Experience

Why focusing on our fish (and not the tank) matters more than ever.
Phil Kirschner
4
min read
A Fishy Justification for Workplace Experience

A Fishy Justification for Workplace Experience

Why focusing on our fish (and not the tank) matters more than ever.
 Joy: The Most Underrated KPI

Joy: The Most Underrated KPI

Companies are redesigning work for joy—with cats, zen rooms, and Focus Fridays—because happiness isn’t a perk anymore, it’s the new productivity hack.
Daan van Rossum
3
min read
 Joy: The Most Underrated KPI

Joy: The Most Underrated KPI

Companies are redesigning work for joy—with cats, zen rooms, and Focus Fridays—because happiness isn’t a perk anymore, it’s the new productivity hack.
Is Microretirement Your Next Career Move?

Is Microretirement Your Next Career Move?

Feeling burned out? Or simply need a change or a new adventure? Try microretirement.
Daan van Rossum
3
min read
Is Microretirement Your Next Career Move?

Is Microretirement Your Next Career Move?

Feeling burned out? Or simply need a change or a new adventure? Try microretirement.
Are You Seeing Your Employees as Customers?

Are You Seeing Your Employees as Customers?

Treating employees like customers to create a more engaged and productive workforce.
Daan van Rossum
3
min read
Are You Seeing Your Employees as Customers?

Are You Seeing Your Employees as Customers?

Treating employees like customers to create a more engaged and productive workforce.
Atlassian #1 on Future 50 by Distributed Work

Atlassian #1 on Future 50 by Distributed Work

Atlassian has skyrocketed to the #1 spot on the Fortune Future 50 list, leaping from #26 last year!
Daan van Rossum
3
min read
Atlassian #1 on Future 50 by Distributed Work

Atlassian #1 on Future 50 by Distributed Work

Atlassian has skyrocketed to the #1 spot on the Fortune Future 50 list, leaping from #26 last year!
Brian Elliott’s Expert Tips for A Better Workplace Culture

Brian Elliott’s Expert Tips for A Better Workplace Culture

How can leaders build a better workplace culture, especially in the context of hybrid teams? We have the answers and tips from Brian Elliott, Future Forum Cofounder and WSJ best-selling author.
Joseph Do
8
min read
Brian Elliott’s Expert Tips for A Better Workplace Culture

Brian Elliott’s Expert Tips for A Better Workplace Culture

How can leaders build a better workplace culture, especially in the context of hybrid teams? We have the answers and tips from Brian Elliott, Future Forum Cofounder and WSJ best-selling author.
50 Work Life Balance Quotes for Human Flourishing

50 Work Life Balance Quotes for Human Flourishing

Whether for a presentation, an article, or just a reminder to yourself and your team, we collected 33 work-life balance quotes to help you achieve a better harmony.
Joseph Do
9
min read
50 Work Life Balance Quotes for Human Flourishing

50 Work Life Balance Quotes for Human Flourishing

Whether for a presentation, an article, or just a reminder to yourself and your team, we collected 33 work-life balance quotes to help you achieve a better harmony.
How to Address Disengagement in the Workplace?

How to Address Disengagement in the Workplace?

Disengagement in the workplace is a common challenge, and as a leader, you need to apply practical strategies to tackle it. Here are some key insights and expert tips to re-engage your workplace's morale.
Joseph Do
5
min read
How to Address Disengagement in the Workplace?

How to Address Disengagement in the Workplace?

Disengagement in the workplace is a common challenge, and as a leader, you need to apply practical strategies to tackle it. Here are some key insights and expert tips to re-engage your workplace's morale.
How To Engage Your Multi-Generational Workforce

How To Engage Your Multi-Generational Workforce

Navigating a multi-generational workforce can be challenging for HR leaders. Here are some tips for engaging Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.
Joseph Do
5
min read
How To Engage Your Multi-Generational Workforce

How To Engage Your Multi-Generational Workforce

Navigating a multi-generational workforce can be challenging for HR leaders. Here are some tips for engaging Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.
Why Americans Hate Their Jobs

Why Americans Hate Their Jobs

Why do Americans hate their jobs? Relentless grind, toxic management, distrustful bosses, low pay, or poor work-life balance?
Daan van Rossum
6
min read
Why Americans Hate Their Jobs

Why Americans Hate Their Jobs

Why do Americans hate their jobs? Relentless grind, toxic management, distrustful bosses, low pay, or poor work-life balance?
What the World Happiness Report Teaches Us About Modern Organizations

What the World Happiness Report Teaches Us About Modern Organizations

Explore some key leadership lessons from the World Happiness Report and how it relates to workplace joy and productivity.
Daan van Rossum
10
min read
What the World Happiness Report Teaches Us About Modern Organizations

What the World Happiness Report Teaches Us About Modern Organizations

Explore some key leadership lessons from the World Happiness Report and how it relates to workplace joy and productivity.
BCG Research: Why Joy at Work Matters More Than Leaders Think

BCG Research: Why Joy at Work Matters More Than Leaders Think

New BCG research shows that joy at work is critical to retaining top talent. We dive into the research and its implications.
Daan van Rossum
11
min read
BCG Research: Why Joy at Work Matters More Than Leaders Think

BCG Research: Why Joy at Work Matters More Than Leaders Think

New BCG research shows that joy at work is critical to retaining top talent. We dive into the research and its implications.
Retaining Your Top Talent with Flexibility and Joy (featuring Debbie Lovich, Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group)

Retaining Your Top Talent with Flexibility and Joy (featuring Debbie Lovich, Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group)

TED speaker and Boston Consulting Group Managing Director Debbie Lovich tells us the secrets of retaining your top talent. Hint: it involves joy!
Daan van Rossum
15
min read
Retaining Your Top Talent with Flexibility and Joy (featuring Debbie Lovich, Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group)

Retaining Your Top Talent with Flexibility and Joy (featuring Debbie Lovich, Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group)

TED speaker and Boston Consulting Group Managing Director Debbie Lovich tells us the secrets of retaining your top talent. Hint: it involves joy!
Best TED talks about Happiness at Work, Reviewed and Curated for 2024

Best TED talks about Happiness at Work, Reviewed and Curated for 2024

As you plan for 2024, watch these must-see TED Talks: Happiness at Work. From evolutionary biology to what Freud got wrong, here's what you must know.
Daan van Rossum
6
min read
Best TED talks about Happiness at Work, Reviewed and Curated for 2024

Best TED talks about Happiness at Work, Reviewed and Curated for 2024

As you plan for 2024, watch these must-see TED Talks: Happiness at Work. From evolutionary biology to what Freud got wrong, here's what you must know.
100 Mindfulness Quotes to go from Stress to Blessed at Work

100 Mindfulness Quotes to go from Stress to Blessed at Work

We’re more stressed than ever, but we don’t have to. Here are 100 mindfulness quotes to keep you sane at work – no matter how crazy the day gets.
Kamely Vo
10
min read
100 Mindfulness Quotes to go from Stress to Blessed at Work

100 Mindfulness Quotes to go from Stress to Blessed at Work

We’re more stressed than ever, but we don’t have to. Here are 100 mindfulness quotes to keep you sane at work – no matter how crazy the day gets.
The 8 Secrets for Happiness at Work (2024 Research)

The 8 Secrets for Happiness at Work (2024 Research)

Happiness at work isn't out of reach. Science-backed research shows there are 8 habits to be happier at work, and warns us for what not to do to be happy.
Daan van Rossum
15
min read
The 8 Secrets for Happiness at Work (2024 Research)

The 8 Secrets for Happiness at Work (2024 Research)

Happiness at work isn't out of reach. Science-backed research shows there are 8 habits to be happier at work, and warns us for what not to do to be happy.
10 Insights Unlocked In The First Season Of Future Work

10 Insights Unlocked In The First Season Of Future Work

In the first season of Future Work, we had the pleasure of meeting 10 experts. From Workplace Happiness to AI, this is what big thinkers have to say.
Daan van Rossum
14
min read
10 Insights Unlocked In The First Season Of Future Work

10 Insights Unlocked In The First Season Of Future Work

In the first season of Future Work, we had the pleasure of meeting 10 experts. From Workplace Happiness to AI, this is what big thinkers have to say.
Happiness at Work (with Tracy Brower, best-selling author, Steelcase VP, Forbes writer)

Happiness at Work (with Tracy Brower, best-selling author, Steelcase VP, Forbes writer)

On this episode of Future Work, I discuss Happiness at Work with Tracy Brower, a best-selling author, Steelcase VP, Forbes, and FastCompany writer.
Daan van Rossum
3
min read
Happiness at Work (with Tracy Brower, best-selling author, Steelcase VP, Forbes writer)

Happiness at Work (with Tracy Brower, best-selling author, Steelcase VP, Forbes writer)

On this episode of Future Work, I discuss Happiness at Work with Tracy Brower, a best-selling author, Steelcase VP, Forbes, and FastCompany writer.
Maximizing Employee Satisfaction: Unlocking the Power of Actionable Data

Maximizing Employee Satisfaction: Unlocking the Power of Actionable Data

Let's learn how to transform HR's people data from mere collection to actionable insights for boosting employee engagement and satisfaction.
Daan van Rossum
5
min read
Maximizing Employee Satisfaction: Unlocking the Power of Actionable Data

Maximizing Employee Satisfaction: Unlocking the Power of Actionable Data

Let's learn how to transform HR's people data from mere collection to actionable insights for boosting employee engagement and satisfaction.