Episode 24

Unleashing the Path to Flourishing Within Organizations Part 2 with Jane Dutton and Monica Worline

In today's episode of the Happiness Squad podcast, Anil and Ashish continue their interview with Jane Dutton and Monica Worline, co-authors of Awakening Compassion at Work. They explore the potential for cultivating thriving cultures and discuss the importance of compassion in organizations.

Jane, a dedicated PhD and University Professor, promotes human flourishing through her involvement with the Center for Positive Organization and Compassion Lab. Monica, a PhD holder and Faculty Director at the Center for Positive Organizations, advocates for compassionate practices and is the founder of EnlivenWork.

In part one, they discussed Jane's flourishing triangle, a powerful conversation around positive connections, meaning and emotions. 

In this episode, they delve into the core themes of their book, highlighting the need for organizations to acknowledge and alleviate suffering. Awakening compassion at work means recognizing and responding to suffering with empathy, fostering both individual and organizational well-being.


Jane and Monica emphasize the integration of love and compassion into daily practices for organizations to thrive. They share practical tips for facing challenges and stress, including reframing situations with positive intent and developing resilience.


Join Anil, Ashish, Jane, and Monica in this enlightening episode as they continue to  explore the transformative power of compassion in organizations, fostering a harmonious and thriving work environment. 


What You’ll Learn in this Show:

  • Why organizations should awaken their capacity to respond to suffering with compassion to support high performance and alleviate distress.
  • Love and compassion are integral to high-performing organizations and should be integrated into daily practices.
  • Practical tips for facing challenges and stress.
  • Valuable insights into creating harmonious and compassionate work environments that benefit individuals and organizations.
  • And so much more...


Resources:

Reflectedbestselfexercise.com 

Awakeningcompassionatwork.com 

Enlivenwork.com 

Compassionlab.com 

Center for Positive Organization

Monicaworline.com 

Happinesssquad.com 

My Happiness Squad Instagram

Ashish Kothari LinkedIn

Anil Ramjiani LinkedIn

Happiness Squad Youtube Channel



Books:

Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life

Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power That Elevates People and Organizations

How to Be a Positive Leader: Small Actions, Big Impact

About the Podcast

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The Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish Kothari
Unlock your full potential with the Happiness Squad podcast! Host Ashish Kothari, Founder & CEO, brings leading experts to help you live with more joy, health, love, and meaning. Discover the art and science of happiness to live and operate at your best.

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Ashish Kothari

Ashish Kothari is the Founder and CEO of Happiness Squad, a company focused on democratizing happiness and touching a billion+ lives over the next 20 years and helping them live with more joy, health, love, and meaning.

Prior to founding Happiness Squad and writing his best-selling book “Hardwired for happiness”, Ashish spent 25 years in consulting, including the last 17 at McKinsey and Co, a premier management consulting firm, helping thousands of clients and their organizations achieve breakthrough performance by building new mindsets and capabilities.

Ashish is a trained ontological coach and a lifelong student of human thriving.