A joyful workplace

Richard Sheridan is the CEO of Menlo Innovations, a software company in Michigan. He argues that joy is possible & essential in creating high-performing organizations. He believes that by focusing on joy, companies can improve employee morale, increase productivity, and create a fulfilling work environment.

His key principles:

1. Lead with empathy: Understand & respond to the needs of employees.
2. A culture of psychological safety: Feel safe to take risks & make mistakes.
3. Collaboration
4. Celebrating Successes: Recognize and reward employees
5. Embrace failure: Learn from mistakes and grow