CHAPTER 3

The Power of Contagious Emotions

Work is a good thing for man—a good thing for his humanity because through work man not only transforms nature, adapting it to his own needs, but he also achieves fulfillment as a human being and indeed in a sense becomes “more a human being.”—POPE JOHN PAUL II, LABOREM EXERCENS

PERSONAL BENEFITS AND UNPLANNED GIVING

Though the heart of this book is about creating an optimistic climate that supports your employees and shows you ways to fulfill their greatest potential, it is also about you. After all, are you not also an employee? Are you not a member of a team? You, too, deserve to have a career that helps you flourish in life, aligns with your purposes, and unlocks your potential. It’s not only your ...

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