Preface
Many years ago I found myself disillusioned by what I saw in the world of business. Everywhere I went I observed ‘corporate carnage’; lifeless people simply going through the motions, turning up to work each day to endure yet another painful experience of earning a dollar. It was and remains common for me to observe unhappy people slogging through their work life with little or no passion for what they do. Just as common are those unfortunate souls whose wellbeing I have seen jeopardised by the consequences of poor leadership.
For a long time it has seemed obvious to me that when people are unhappy at work, everyone loses. This means not only the individuals themselves but also their employer, the people paying them and hoping they ...
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