So, where’s the disconnect? Are surveys the wrong tool? Are employees not telling their managers the truth about their dissatisfactions? … Continue Reading ››
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N73-PYlu2j4
Things have gone from bad to worse at twitter since Elon Musk bought the company three months ago. The problem is Elon. Some recent events have revealed Musk’s MOST fundamental flaw as a leader.
In this video I want to talk about what that flaw is and how other business leaders can avoid making the same … Continue Reading ››
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTtnHozvPyw
US companies LOVE layoffs - which is a shame because they hurt not only employees but also the company’s results - according to the research.
See why layoffs are so bad and how to avoid them - because they’re not inevitable!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eXbDQavSwo
Sometimes you put on your tinfoil hat… and turn out to be right.
Something so insane came along today that I just had to drop everything else and make this video. I give a little glimpse of how bad the US pension system is because it directly incentivizes companies when their employees die younger. I contrast … Continue Reading ››
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_9hjh38ESA
Musk first 3 weeks at twitter have been characterized by chaos and cruelty all around. But why? What purpose does the senseless abuse serve?
In this video I argue that the only way it makes sense, is if Musk is trying to turn twitter into a compliant organization that will go along with anything Musk orders, … Continue Reading ››
It’s been a week since Elon Musk’s MASSIVE layoffs at twitter and it is even worse than everyone thought - chaotic, unfair and dehumanizing.
In this video I talk about:
Danish workers like their jobs better than workers in any other country. Here I cover the 5 main reasons why, including low working hours and arbejdsglæde.
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 ››
I was interviewed for this excellent article in the New York Times about why measuring employee happiness is very important but also very difficult.
Here's the central quote:
A bad job hurts your health, your career and your family. So we created a website with information and resources you can use to find out if it's time to quit.
You can also test yourself and see if it's time to quit - over 16,000 people … Continue Reading ›› 
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 ›› 
