Why Mentor?
This month we’re discussing the benefits of mentorshipwhy both parties need to be open to learning from one another and how important it is to feel connected.
Listen to this podcastF*ckUp Nights
Everyone fails, if you’re going to do it, fail cheap. CEO of F*ckUp Nights Global, Yannick Kwik, says too many people are afraid to fail. That’s why this company has dedicated itself to sharing and embracing the failures of colleagues around the world.
Listen to this podcastNetworking & Timing with Portfolio Careers
When is the right time to change careers and what does it take to network? In this special podcast episode Manja and Michael speak to each other about their special portfolio week challenge and how timing and networking factor into the mix.
Listen to this podcastHow to lead the unleadable
How can you lead the unleadable? Author and speaker, Alan Willett says, if there’s a problem with an employee it’s your fault — even if it’s not your fault. Find out what it takes to turn problem personalities into productive team players.
Listen to this podcastZappos Lives Its Culture
Renowned for its unprecedented culture and philosophy, Zappos speaks about how to properly hire for culture fit and the challenges of implementing holocracy. Head of Insights, Christa Foley, says employee authenticity is key to creating happiness at work.
Listen to this podcastCrowdfunding Agility Scales (with Jurgen Appelo)
Editor’s Note: A few years ago Management 3.0 launched the Happy Melly experiment. It was the brainchild of Jurgen Appelo, founder of Management 3.0 and the idea was to practically implement the tools and philosophies of the company, using a real team to do so. The company was focused on helping people be happier at...
Listen to this podcastPortfolio Careers
A special episode with a twist. Management 3.0 team member Lisette Sutherland interviews podcast host Sam about what it means to have a portfolio career and why it can be beneficial to keep switching things up.
Listen to this podcastAn Injection of Optimism
This year’s Meaning Conference is focusing on disruptive innovation, the future of work and putting some more humour and optimism back into the workplace. Finding meaning in work is no longer the exception, it’s become mainstream and Louise Ash, director of the conference, says the more we live in alignment the happier we’ll be.
Listen to this podcastRemoving B.S. from the Corporate World
A hilariously refreshing take on how companies can stop forcing fun and start embracing it naturally. In their candid book, B.S. Incorporated, Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss explain how a few cocktails changed the course of their lives.
Listen to this podcastThe Best Version of Yourself
What does it take to become the best version of yourself? Founder and CEO of, Happiness Lab, David Bellamy, says the key to happier work places is unlocking the benefits and not making engagement conditional.
Listen to this podcastCombatting Burnout & Workaholism
We’re talking about how to detect and combat workaholism and how to avoid burnout.
Listen to this podcastTransforming Company Culture
You change the world by changing the culture. Software engineer and manager at Next Jump, John Hilliard, explains why his company’s philosophy of a better me + better you = a better us, transforms lives. Find out how a deliberate approach to development can increase employee engagement, productivity and overall happiness and what Next Jump’s...
Listen to this podcastFocus on What’s Working
Why is so important to make sure your employees flourish? Director at Work Positive and registered psychologist, Michele Deeks, says companies need to focus more on what’s working.
Listen to this podcastThe Power of Szen
How can we use Szen to navitage change? Author and founder of Szen Marketing, Gary Szenderski says we need to start celebrating what could be, instead of being held back by our fear of failure and self-limiting beliefs.
Listen to this podcastThe Challenge of New Experiences
We speak with our sister company and Jurgen Appelo’s latest experiment, Agility Scales. Paula Cassin says if you want to truly enjoy an experience you need to reflect and above all you have to experiment.
Listen to this podcastCulture as Strategy
What is behind the color Teal? Ash Sheikh, founder of Robot Says Culture and expert on all things Teal, says it’s not about color but about embracing company culture. He says without engagement companies are going to fall off the map.
Listen to this podcastInfluencing Virtual Teams
Best selling author and senior manager at Cisco Systems, Hassan Osman, explains why when it comes to happiness, Family, is the key. A remote working guru, Osman delves into what it takes to better communicate and trust your remote colleagues and says there’s one word that’s usually guaranteed to get you what you want.
Listen to this podcastBusiness from a Human Perspective
People have to know each other as people, says Margaret Hefffernan. In order to create strong bonds teams need to truly connect and know each other. Find out what author, Ted Talk speaker and guest lecturer, Margaret Heffernan says is the secret to creating strong, successful teams. She says the answers are obvious and don’t...
Listen to this podcastChoice of Happyness
Former senior executive at the Walt Disney Company, Mark Jaffe, says as adults we’ve forgotten how to play. In his new book, Suitcase of Happyness, Jaffe gives practical ways for us to choose to live happy lives.
Listen to this podcastHappy coworking spaces are all about the people
What’s the secret to creating a successful coworking space? Alex Hillman says it’s all about the people in it. Founder of Indy Hall, ten years ago Alex created one of the most reputable and longest standing coworking spaces around today. He says the secret is that everyone’s ultimately happier and more productive together, than trying...
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