On April 22 I’m proud to present Rich Sheridan, discussing his book Chief Joy Officer. As the first book in Dr. Rob‘s Leaders Read series, Rich will be describing how, as leaders, we can bring joy to our workplaces, while creating positive and productive work environments. This event will take place on Zoom from 8:00 am – 9:00 am.
If you can, please read Richard’s book before he presents it to Leaders Connect. Fortunately, for those of us who enjoy listening to books, the book is available in audible formats.
For our Dr. Rob’s Leaders Read discussion, Rich will be focusing on the Introduction, and Chapters one and two.
More information about Rich Sheridan’s Chief Joy Officer can be found below.
Chief Joy Officer
By Richard Sheridan
Author of Joy, Inc.
Rich Sheridan’s Joy, Inc. told the story of how his small yet renowned software company in Ann Arbor, Michigan achieved success and renown by embracing offbeat culture and human-centered values. In Chief Joy Officer, he turns his attention from culture to leadership, and draws on his experience running Menlo Innovations and consulting elsewhere to offer a wise, provocative guide on how anyone can build leadership capacity for joy within their own organization. Chief Joy Officer offers sage, hard-won advice to any manager or leader who yearns to make more of an impact on the lives of others.
Filled with colorful anecdotes from Sheridan’s personal journey and wisdom from many leadership mentors, Chief Joy Officer offers an approachable, down-to-earth philosophy and practice that will help even the most disillusioned of middle managers bring a renewed sense of purpose to their work building others.
The button below will direct you to purchase Chief Joy Officer and use code ‘FREESHIP’ for free shipping on your purchase. Purchase by Friday, April 15th to receive the book in time for the event and have a day or so to read it!
Here are the outlines for the chapters Rich will be discussing.
Introduction – Joy is Personal
Discussion Topics:
• What did you want to be when you grew up? What changed?
• What did you trade away?
• If you could do anything other than what you are doing now, what would it be?
• If you were going to branch off from where you work and start your own business, who are the people you would want to come with you? Why?
Chapter 1 – Authentic
Discussion Topics:
• Why are we afraid to show our true selves at work?
• What do you wish your colleagues knew about you?
• What happens when you are your worst critic?
• What do you hope are the five words your best friend would use to describe you?
Chapter 2 – Humble
Discussion Topics:
• Have you ever worked with, or for, a humble leader? If yes, describe them.
• How would you describe the opposite of humble?
• Where have you seen a lack of humility challenging?
• What are some examples of simple phrases you have seen exemplify humility in a leader? For example: “I don’t know.” “I’m sorry.” “What do you think?”
• Based on today’s discussion, what could you take back to your organization tomorrow?