“Happywork is an avant-garde fable about all the absolutely worst companies you could ever imagine rolled into one. Believe me, if you have an issue with your workplace, it’s in here. But as you may have guessed from the title, this is an upbeat book. Chris Reimer does a fabulous job of laying out the principles for making work a decent — nay, a great — place to be.”
—DANIEL H. PINK, New York Times Bestselling author of To Sell is Human and Drive
Happywork — A Business Parable by Chris Reimer
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Since entering the business world in 1995, I have been concerned by the way humans interact at work. Frankly, I’m really worried that we mistreat each other just about every place we hang out: at home, on the subway, online, at school, and at work. However, our struggle to be civil and happy at work especially interests me. Over 70% of people are unhappy with their jobs? We need to be happier at work!
In my new book Happywork, I posit the theory that nothing is more important at work than our happiness. It’s not usually the first thing brilliant business strategists teach, but I hope to change their minds. I tell the story of a dying business, Vunorri Inc., and the talented consultant hired to save it. He’s never failed before, but he finds Vunorri and its hateful, scheming employees too much to handle. The lessons he learns change his outlook forever.
Each of us starts a new job with such hope. So much happiness … the “Honeymoon Period” is a joyful time. However, we then encounter people different than us, and we throw up our defenses (or we get offensive). We encounter politics, work cliques, favoritism, head games, mean people, and apathy. None of this crap has anything to do with success – we’re competing with each other to keep our jobs, instead of cooperating. We feel stress, followed by sadness, low productivity, burnout, and finally … worthlessness.
All the while, we’re expected to commute home Monday through Friday and be great parents and spouses? Stressed to the limit at work, spending overtime away from our families, and we’re supposed to raise the next great generation of human beings?
Guys, our lives are short – too short to be torn apart by jobs we hate. Our companies deserve better. Our families deserve better. We can do better.
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WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF MY BOOK?
1. PERSPECTIVE – Learn to strategically (and empathetically) think and see things from others’ point of view. See your work for what it is – a HUGE part of your life, but only one part of it. Learn to make work fit into your life’s “user experience.” To successfully execute on tactics, you need to be in the right mindset – one in which you value your own happiness. My goal is to change your mind about work.
2. IDEAS – Once you’re in the right mindset, what next? Time to start making real changes at work. The dysfunctional company in my story is repaired and changed forever by The Happywork Agreement, a work code of conduct containing 46 big ideas that:
- Will provide you effective team-building maxims
- Improve employee morale
- Institute human relations best practices for the workplace
- Squash office worst practices that breed malaise and unnecessary conflict
- Create an office environment where happiness can take root
3. COURAGE – Make big changes at your place at work, or muster the courage to get out of an abusive work relationship. Draw a line in the sand and say, “No more office jerks!”
REVIEWS FROM GREAT THINKERS AND FRIENDS
“Happywork is an avant-garde fable about all the absolutely worst companies you could ever imagine rolled into one. Believe me, if you have an issue with your workplace, it’s in here. But as you may have guessed from the title, this is an upbeat book. Chris Reimer does a fabulous job of laying out the principles for making work a decent — nay, a great — place to be.”
—DANIEL H. PINK, New York Times Bestselling author of To Sell is Human and Drive
“In this wisdom-filled, compelling story, we learn why team members who genuinely and authentically feel good about themselves, their work, and their contribution make not only for an inspiring workplace, but results in a significant increase in a company’s bottom line. Every leader – and those who desire to be effective leaders – should own this book, devour its contents, and keep it as a resource. You’ll want to make sure you have access to ‘Charlie’ for those times you need a trusted mentor to remind you of these valuable lessons.”
—BOB BURG, co-author of The Go-Giver
“At the end of the day, if you’re not happy with what you’re doing for a living, you won’t love it, and when you don’t love what you do, you can’t do it to the best of your ability. Read this book, and learn to work happy.”
—PETER SHANKMAN, Author of Zombie Loyalists and Nice Companies Finish First, and all-around happy guy
“Commitments are at the heart of Happywork, and I’m fully behind Chris Reimer’s concept. I wish more businesses were this happy.”
—CHRIS BROGAN, CEO Owner Media Group and New York Times bestselling author of The Freaks Shall Inherit The Earth
“The values of the business world are slowly changing, but they need to change more quickly. In my experience, a more satisfying life should be priority #1. Read this book and make the change you want to see.”
—JOHN JANTSCH, author of Duct Tape Marketing and Duct Tape Selling
“In his engaging story, Chris shows us what’s wrong with the corporate world. And how to fix it.”
—DAVID MEERMAN SCOTT, bestselling author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR, now in over 25 languages from Bulgarian to Vietnamese
“Storytelling is the basis for great marketing and connection. Chris employs it here to great effect, helping us to understand the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of changing a business culture to create an environment that leads to happiness and success.”
—TED RUBIN, bestselling author of Return on Relationship
“The brilliance of Happywork is the clarity it brings to business challenge #1 – finding fulfillment at work.”
—DAVE GRAY, founder of XPLANE, and author of The Connected Company
“An entertaining book that will leave you inspired and ready to create a work environment that people will thrive in.”
—JOHN MICHAEL MORGAN, author of Brand Against The Machine
“A parable of hope, a parable of joy.”
—MARK SCHAEFER, author of Return on Influence
“I’m genuinely impressed by a book that can keep my attention for more than 30 minute chunks, takes me little time to read (because it captures my attention and/or it’s just an easy read) and gives me ideas for my own writing, be it for work or pleasure. This did all three in spades. I’m seldom engaged by fiction unless it’s chock full of fart jokes and soft core porn. This was an excellent exception. ;-).”
—JASON FALLS, co-author of No Bullshit Social Media
“Happywork will resonate with everyone from CEOs to Human Resources to anyone who has ever worked in a cubicle or an office. More importantly, perhaps, because most of us have, at one time or another, worked in at least one company where we’ve felt maligned and mistreated, this book will confirm that you were right all along about how work life should be. And for the ‘higher ups,’ this book will show you exactly how a better work life makes for a better bottom line.”
—SUSAN BARONCINI-MOE, executive coach, digital marketing strategist, and author of Business in Blue Jeans
“Happywork is a shockingly realistic look at the common workplace and a blunt reminder that employment misery is unacceptable. Life is too short! It’s time for a change, and this book will get you started.”
—JASON ZOOK, author of Creativity for Sale
“Remember Harvey Keitel’s character in Pulp Fiction? He played “The Wolf” – he was the guy they brought in to clean up the mess. Sam Maslow is that guy in Happywork. Dick Vunorri has hired the ideal person to transform his company. The journey Reimer takes us on is cringe-worthy, suspenseful, entertaining, and educational. A wonderful read!.”
—DAVE DELANEY, author of New Business Networking: How To Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods
“Happywork shows you how to create significance both personally and professionally. Get more pleasure out of your life and greater fulfillment at work.”
—SAM SILVERSTEIN, author of No More Excuses
“Happywork is Chris Reimer’s cry from the heart for humanizing the workplace. Reimer dramatizes essential practices for creating both workplace satisfaction and business success. If you care about talent retention, employee engagement, and how to create a thriving, happy organization, read this book!”
—STEVE KNIGHT, Director, COCAbiz
“HappyWork provides a surprisingly refreshing take on what it means to be happy – and productive – at work. Smart tips any leader can implement if she chooses to pay attention and take action.”
—PHIL GERBYSHAK, Author and Director of Social Strategy, Actiance
“The average human will spend a lifetime working. Why can’t we make that time great? Happywork is the blueprint for a new business culture. Chris Reimer shows the fallacy of a business determining success based solely on numbers and offers an alternative – a happy one.”
—ZEB WELBORN, Owner of Welborn Media, Host of the Defining Success Podcast
“My goodness, honey. This is incredible. I can’t believe you did this.”
—MY WIFE, and probably my biggest supporter
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