Jim Harter: Culture Shock

<p>Get ready for fascinating and relevant insights on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, featuring Jim Harter, PhD, Gallup’s Chief Scientist of Workplace Management and Wellbeing. He’s sharing with Host Chris Schembra all the eye-opening research and analysis behind his latest book (co-authored with Jim Clifton of the Clifton Strengths Assessment),<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Shock-unstoppable-solution-leadership/dp/1595622470">"Culture Shock: An unstoppable force has changed how we work and live. Gallup's solution to the biggest leadership issue of our time."</a> The key takeaway? Nothing cements employee performance, satisfaction and retention more effectively than regular, meaningful conversations – especially when they include recognition for work well done. It costs leaders very little and, data indicate, pays off over and over again in bottom-line results. Dr. Jim explains the research and analysis that the Gallup organization has undertaken to address the biggest leadership challenges of our time, including the stresses of remote work, the limited wellbeing associated with four-day work weeks and the critical role that empathy plays in engaging with and bringing out the best in our workplace cultures. Dr. Jim’s new book is jam-packed with stats and evidence-backed solutions to align your company’s purpose with employee satisfaction – which ultimately translates into that all-important customer success!</p><p>Want to hear much more from Dr. Jim Harter? Pick up a copy of his latest collaboration, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Shock-unstoppable-solution-leadership/dp/1595622470">"Culture Shock,"</a> check out his bestselling book, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/281259.12?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=yw3xBxaoR8&rank=1">"12:The Elements of Great Managing"</a> or click <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8063945-wellbeing?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=EVy9jdHdhI&rank=1">here</a> to check out <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8063945-wel