Max Hunter

The Chief Joy Officer and Decoding Motivation@Work

Are your workplace perks just a plaster on the wound? Discover the four psychological needs that truly drive motivation and business success.

The Chief Joy Officer and Decoding Motivation@Work
#1about 3 minutes

The role and purpose of a Chief Joy Officer

The Chief Joy Officer role focuses on creating a workplace where people are excited to contribute, moving beyond superficial perks to address core engagement.

#2about 3 minutes

The business impact of employee motivation

High employee motivation directly correlates with significant business results, including reduced absenteeism, lower staff turnover, and increased company profitability.

#3about 4 minutes

Gauging current workplace motivation levels

An interactive poll reveals a wide range of emotions about work, from highly motivated to disengaged, setting the stage for diagnosing the causes.

#4about 7 minutes

Reflecting on personal highs and lows at work

A personal story illustrates how the work environment can drastically change motivation, prompting a peer discussion on the factors behind good and bad work experiences.

#5about 6 minutes

Decoding motivation with the Roots and Fruits framework

The four key drivers of workplace motivation are categorized as Roots (belonging, being seen) and Fruits (autonomy, growth), providing a simple model for analysis.

#6about 3 minutes

Assessing company strengths with the motivation framework

Audience polling reveals that companies most often need to improve employee recognition ("I am seen") and development opportunities ("I am growing").

#7about 4 minutes

Actionable tips to boost team motivation

Practical strategies for leaders include humanizing onboarding, conducting regular one-on-ones, creating cross-learning opportunities, and defining clear career paths.

#8about 2 minutes

A call to action for improving workplace joy

The session concludes with an encouragement to apply the Roots and Fruits framework by implementing one small, impactful change to improve team motivation.

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