175: Joy-Centered Leadership with Dr. Lee Galuska and Michelle Doran - a podcast by Nikki Lewallen

What two components contribute most to work satisfaction, engagement, and well-being? Meaning and joy.

Dr. Lee Galuska, Executive Director at UCLA Health, believes that when people have meaning in their work, it brings them a sense of joy. In this episode, Dr. Galuska, and our guest host, Michelle Doran, shed light on the tools and systems necessary to create healthy workplaces where people can flourish professionally and personally. Listen in the hear concrete examples for leaning into work that is full of purpose and how to get proactive about preventing burnout.

Book Recommendation:

• The Works of Brené Brown

Additional Resources:

• Check out Dr. Galuska’s research on meaning and joy: article one, article two, article three
• Get your copy of The Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner
• Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

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