Description: Bring Joy Back to Leadership--And Watch Your Team Thrive.
Burnout is rampant. Employee disengagement is at an all-time high. Leaders are stuck between driving productivity and maintaining well-being--but what if the missing ingredient is joy? In Joyosity, leadership expert Jenn Whitmer presents a groundbreaking approach to workplace culture that prioritizes joy as a strategic advantage. Through her Joyosity Compass, a practical framework grounded in leadership principles, the Enneagram, and the science of human connection, she helps leaders cultivate curiosity, connection, and culture to create thriving, innovative teams. Packed with personal stories, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies, this book offers a refreshing alternative to conventional leadership models--one that fosters engagement, fuels creativity, and enhances both personal and organizational success. Whether you're leading a small team or a global company, Joyosity will help you build a workplace where people don't just work--they flourish. For business leaders, HR professionals, and entrepreneurs ready to redefine leadership and unlock the power of joy. Winner of 10 Book Awards!2026 AXIOM BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER
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Brief description: JENN WHITMER is a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and joy-bringer specializing in workplace culture, emotional intelligence, and conflict and communication. With her Joyosity framework, she helps leaders create positive culture with complex people so work is not only a profitable place of collaboration, creativity, and engagement but also a joy. A TEDx speaker and certified Enneagram coach with a Master of Arts in Communication and Culture, Jenn has spoken for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, nonprofits, and leadership organizations worldwide. She hosts the Joyosity(TM) podcast and runs her own executive coaching business. When not helping leaders, she's likely quoting Ted Lasso while wishing her life were a Broadway musical. She lives with her husband, four nearly grown kids, and a Russian Blue cat who's judging all their life choices in St. Louis, Missouri.
Review Quotes:
"Joy isn't some extra sprinkle on leadership; it's the whole cake. In Joyosity, Jenn Whitmer reminds us that people don't follow spreadsheets; they follow joy-filled leaders. This book is an invitation with an instruction manual that is equal parts story, science, and strategy. If you've ever rolled your eyes at joy, Jenn will change your mind and your leadership." --Bob Goff, Four-time New York Times bestselling author