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Meaningful Work Matters

Eudaimonic by Design
Meaningful Work
Employee Engagement
Eudaimonia
Positive Psychology
Job Satisfaction
Work Design
Well-Being
Job Characteristics
Work Orientations
Leadership
Organizational Culture
Work-Family Interface
MIDUS
Craftsmanship Orientation
Kinship Orientation
Utilitarian Orientation
Passion Orientation
Service Orientation
Character
Transformative Experiences

Welcome to the Meaningful Work Matters podcast from Eudaimonic by Design. On this podcast, our host Andrew Soren dives into the world of meaningful work, exploring its complexities and examining its impact on people and the organizations they’re a part of. Each episode features insightful conversations with cutting edge experts on the latest research and practice around meaningful work. Whether yo... more

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This week, we’re celebrating a milestone: the 50th episode of Meaningful Work Matters!

Over the past two years, we’ve spoken with more than 50 researchers, thinkers, and practitioners who are reimagining what makes work meaningful.

To mark this mom... more

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What makes work worth doing?

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Jennifer Tosti-Kharas and Christopher Wong Michaelson, co-authors of Is Your Work Worth It? and The Meaning and Purpose of Work. Jennifer is a psychologist and Christopher is a phi... more

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What does it really take to understand well-being?

In this episode, Andrew Soren speaks with Llewellyn van Zyl, a positive organizational psychologist and data scientist who is rethinking how we measure and design for human flourishing.

Llewellyn s... more

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In this episode of Meaningful Work Matters, we speak with Lesley-Ann Noel, Dean of Design at OCAD University and author of Design Social Change. They explore how design can be a radical, joyful act of agency that shapes the world we want to live in. ... more

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Jennifer Tosti-Kharas
Management professor at Babson College and co-author.
Babson College
Episode: What Work Ought to Be: Lessons from Jennifer Tosti-Kharas and Christopher Wong Michaelson
Christopher Wong Michaelson
Business ethicist and co-author.
University of St. Thomas
Episode: What Work Ought to Be: Lessons from Jennifer Tosti-Kharas and Christopher Wong Michaelson
Llewellyn van Zyl
Positive organizational psychologist and data scientist
North-West University in South Africa, and chief solutions architect of Sinolytics
Episode: The Risks and Rewards of AI for Well-Being: Lessons from Llewellyn van Zyl
Lesley-Ann Noel
Dean of Design at OCAD University and author of Design Social Change
OCAD University
Episode: Design as a Radical Act of Agency: Lessons from Lesley-Ann Noel
Morten Albæk
Philosopher, author, and founder of Voluntās
Voluntās
Episode: Dismantling The Myth of Work-Life Balance: Lessons from Morten Albæk
Dr. TL Boyd
Assistant Professor in Management and Leadership at Texas Christian University
MJ Neeley School of Business
Episode: Why Caregiving Might Be The Most Meaningful Work: Lessons from T.L. Boyd
Latika Nirula
Director of the Centre for Faculty Development at University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine
University of Toronto
Episode: How Storytelling Shapes Identity and Growth: Lessons from Latika Nirula
Shige Oishi
Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago, researcher on happiness and psychological richness.
University of Chicago
Episode: How to Make Work Psychologically Rich: Lessons from Shige Oishi
Jordan Friesen
Occupational Therapist and Workplace Mental Health Strategist
Episode: Fix the System, Not the People: Lessons from Jordan Friesen

Host

Andrew Soren
Andrew Soren is an expert in organizational psychology and the field of meaningful work. He engages with thought leaders and practitioners to uncover insights into enhancing workplace cultures.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Elevate Your Leadership Impact

    Prepare to be informed, educated, and stimulated! Andrew dazzles with Krista Tippett-like depth, bridging science with practical application through masterfully crafted questions. A must-listen for leaders seeking to elevate meaning, engagement, and retention at work.

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    5
    sfmomlesliesantos
    United States10 months ago
  • Informative must listen for leaders young and mature

    This podcast covers the fundamentals of leadership as it relates to creating cultures of sustainable performance by way of genuine care for people. Andrew Soren is an expert in the field of organizational psychology, a skillful moderator and interviewer. If more people embrace what he brings to the world via this pod, our society will elevate beyond granular individualism and overcome what today gives capitalism its loaded rap sheet. To the enlightened way of thinking!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    batyrn
    United States2 years ago
  • A must-listen podcast about valuing and being valued at work

    Andrew Soren is a foremost expert on the topics of meaningful life, meaningful work, and organizational well-being. I am so excited for this podcast because his level of expertise in Positive Psychology, paired with all the work he has done at the organizational level to bring new actionable perspective!

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    5
    Sonya Looney
    United States2 years ago
  • episode 1 - an introduction to meaningful work.

    An eloquent introduction to this important podcast series. Andrew Soren captures the theory and research foundational to the essential concept of meaningful work. For those who are struggling with burnout or toxic work cultures, in leadership or staff positions, this is a must listen-to podcast. And be sure to read the paper written by Andrew Soren and Carol Ryff. It’s a game-changer!

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    5
    DonnaAG
    United States2 years ago
  • Meaningful Work Matters

    Congratulations Andrew - what a great launch for this ‘pause-itive’ podcast.

    I look forward to continuing to listen and learn with and from you and the wonderful speakers you interview.

    Mo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mo (Maureen) McKenna
    Canada2 years ago

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An expert moderator who bridges science with practicality, advocating for meaningful cultures in work environments.
Listeners find the insights into meaningful work and organizational well-being both actionable and transformative.
Prepare to be informed, educated, and stimulated! The depth of conversation combined with practical applications makes it a must-listen for leaders.

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Work as Polis: Reclaiming the Communal Soul of Eudaimonia
Q: Does this vision of the workplace as a polis resonate with you?
Soren invites listeners to share their experiences with workplace environments that promote moral responsibility and shared purpose, aiming to feature these stories in future episodes.
Dismantling The Myth of Work-Life Balance: Lessons from Morten Albæk
Q: How do you define meaning in the context of work?
Meaning emerges when we believe that the future holds hope and dignity.
Dismantling The Myth of Work-Life Balance: Lessons from Morten Albæk
Q: Why should organizations measure meaning instead of GDP?
Because GDP can rise even in negative circumstances, while meaningfulness actually reflects societal progress.
Dismantling The Myth of Work-Life Balance: Lessons from Morten Albæk
Q: What makes your work genuinely meaningful?
It is gratitude based on the commitment of my team to our shared vision.
Why Caregiving Might Be The Most Meaningful Work: Lessons from T.L. Boyd
Q: What do you suggest for organizations to support non-traditional caregivers?
Organizations should have policies in place that recognize non-traditional caregiving and create spaces for caregivers to share their experiences without fear of repercussions.

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Focused on the theme of meaningful work, this collection of episodes brings together expert guests to explore how work can fulfill individual potential and support well-being. Topics range from psychological safety and mental health in the workplace to the intersection of ancient wisdom with modern organizational practices. By addressing the fundamental challenges of fostering a meaningful work culture, the discussions provide listeners with practical strategies and insights aimed at creating environments that promote personal growth and organizational effectiveness. The engaging conversations appeal to leaders and individuals alike who are eager to understand these dynamics more deeply and translate the ideas into actionable initiatives.

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Recent guests on Meaningful Work Matters include:

1. Jennifer Tosti-Kharas
2. Christopher Wong Michaelson
3. Llewellyn van Zyl
4. Lesley-Ann Noel
5. Morten Albæk
6. Dr. TL Boyd
7. Latika Nirula
8. Shige Oishi

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