"Joy is the sense that your spirit is vibrant and alive, a feeling of brightness and lightness. When we experience joy, we know, feel and act on what matters most, confident that more good things will follow. Research shows that joy manifests in our bodies - it releases "happiness hormones," calms the nerves, surfaces as warmth on our faces and infuses interactions with playfulness and laughter."
"Joy is rarely mentioned in serious conversations about leadership, especially when employees are exhausted and disengaged. It sounds too soft, too emotional, too unprofessional. Yet organizations that invest in authentic joy - not performative holiday photo ops or office parties - unlock a secret to performance, creativity and inclusion. Joy is essential for leaders. The fresh perspective it brings helps manage stress, boost resilience, make more inclusive decisions, build trust and imagine better futures. All of these benefits contribute to a stronger strategy and execution."
Joy is rarely mentioned in serious conversations about leadership, especially when employees are exhausted and disengaged. Authentic joy differs from performative gestures and unlocks performance, creativity and inclusion. Joy is the sense that your spirit is vibrant and alive, a feeling of brightness and lightness that prompts action on what matters most. Research shows joy manifests in the body, releasing "happiness hormones," calming nerves, warming faces and infusing interactions with playfulness and laughter. Joy gives leaders perspective to manage stress, boost resilience, make inclusive decisions, build trust and imagine better futures. The "Joy Gap" reflects unmet employee expectations when leaders lack purpose, relationships or genuine appreciation. Joy does not include forced positivity, ignoring pain, scarcity mindsets, perfectionism or fear-based control.
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