Elon Musk has laid off half of twitter's employees. It won't have the results he's hoping for. Here's why.
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5 reasons why Danish workers are happier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VvZBV9bCz4
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I'll be speaking at this awesome event in New Zealand on March 24. Sadly, I don't get to go there so I'll be speaking remotely.
Olia Essina has invited a great group of New Zealand and international experts in team happiness to share their research, experience, and … Continue Reading ››
In the latest episode of Electric Enthusiasm, Katie gets REALLY excited as she shares her love for Hong Kong’s Cha Chaan Tengs – cheap informal diners that serve a bizarre but delicious Asian take on the western food that the British served in their restaurants.
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Our guest in this BRAND NEW EPISODE of Electric Enthusiasm is Jonathan Stout, a band leader and guitarist specializing in swing jazz guitar. His bands are some of the world’s premier swing dance bands.
Jonathan is incredibly enthusiastic about preserving the legacy of authentic swing guitar … Continue Reading ››
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I’ll be speaking in New Zealand

The 5 New Rules Of Productivity
https://youtu.be/R0FLAhc7p0g
Most workplaces COMPLETELY misunderstand productivity.
They're stuck in an industrial-age mindset that is outdated and actively harmful to employees.
In this video I present my suggestion for The 5 New Rules Of Productivity.
Let me know what you think!
How to build a successful startup (and a better country) with happiness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKMpJW08MG4
Mush Panjwani is on a mission to serve great coffee AND make his home country of Pakistan better. His company, Coffee Wagera, has 7 cafés around the country and is expanding rapidly but the coolest thing is how Mush does all of this with a focus on culture, happiness and positive impact.
Here are just … Continue Reading ››
How to help your employees get better results
Some managers think that employees must always be pressured or externally motivated to perform better. That's just not true. Here are the three factors that help employees to higher performance and be happy at work at the same time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBvRixUCtxY
“The Customer Is Always Right” is wrong. Here’s why.
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Profits or PeopleWhat Should Leaders Focus on First?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CKi6r1KSkQ
Profits or People—What Should Leaders Focus on First?
Both are important but in this Heartcount video I argue that a leader's most important skill is to create good relationships with their employees.
That's how you get great results!
Cha Chaan Teng: Hong Kongs Bizarre East/West Fusion Diners – new episode of Electric Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm – The Way to Protect a Jazz Legacy
