Joy is about the profound change we are trying to make in the world."
- Richard Sheridan
Leaders are like pilots. They are responsible for a lot, but they can’t do their jobs safely entirely by themselves."
- Richard Sheridan
Values and guiding principles gently push us back on course when the difficult clients or hard economic times attempt to divert us from our mission."
- Richard Sheridan
Our best team-building exercise is that we actually work together."
- Richard Sheridan
Remember the tremendous power of putting others first and not holding yourself above those around you, and your life will be filled with the kind of rich rewards that no price tag can measure."
- Richard Sheridan
At every point in our dealings with others, we can be harsh or kind. Both approaches are free, but one comes at a high cost. Don’t ever forget this."
- Richard Sheridan
To win in the long run, we must ultimately turn our attention away from our business and ourselves and look outward."
- Richard Sheridan
Critically, leaders seek to understand people, are not paralyzed by people issues, and are able to maintain a healthy balance to the interpersonal versus tasks and work."
- Richard Sheridan
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Revolutionize your life
If you feel like something is missing from your workplace but can’t quite figure out what, read this book. Richard Sheridan shows just how important a joyful workplace is, and how much it can revolutionize your life, your team, and your organization."
Kerry Patterson, Author
– Crucial Conversations and Influencer
Their servant leadership
I often say that Menlo is the most agile company on the planet. Want to know why? Their purpose. Their vision. And, most notably, their servant leadership. You need to read this book. Then read it again."
Linda Rising, Co Author
– Fearless Change and More Fearless Change
Inspired to my core
Richard Sheridan is the gift that society needs in a world that is becoming more and more artificial and transactional and less human and real. His teachings come not from a place of judgment or ego, but rather from compassion, care, and practice. I found myself inspired to my core and ready to take on the challenge of creating and enabling joyful cultures."
Dalton Li, Head of Innovation and Tech Strategy
– OppenheimerFunds
A powerful roadmap
A powerful roadmap on how to lead and inspire a modern workforce. Richard Sheridan is a profound innovator in the field of employee engagement. If you’re looking to build a high-performing team, you must devour Chief Joy Officer, immediately."
Josh Linkner, Tech Entrepreneur, Author, Venture Capitalist
Kindle the fire of joy
This book is about nothing less than restoring the soul of your company. I have read dozens of books on management and leadership. This is the only one that ever brought tears to my eyes. If you have found the top of the mountain to be an isolated, cold, and lonely place, then kindle the fire of joy—start your journey by reading Chief Joy Officer."
Darren Schumacher, PhD, Principal and Consultant
– Schumacher Consulting Services
Inspiring lessons
Read this book and you will want to be a Chief Joy Officer. Inspiring lessons from an exceptional leader of a company built on joy."
Jeffrey Liker, Author
– The Toyota Way
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Joy, Inc. is for readers in any field who want tangible examples for a healthier, happier atmosphere at work—and the sustainable business results required for growth. Readers will come away with an inspirational blueprint for how to create a corporate culture centered on joy in their own workplace.
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Every single person working in business today needs to read this groundbreaking book.