#0292  –  Redesigning Work with David Henkin & Thomas Bertels

#0292 – Redesigning Work with David Henkin & Thomas Bertels

Author: Jon S. Rennie March 6, 2024 Duration: 47:28
Today, I’m joined by David Henkin & Thomas Bertels, and we are talking about Redesigning Work. David is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with a proven record of success in prominent global companies as well as start-ups. He is the author of several books and has taught in a top-rated university business school program while also serving as an innovator, consultant, and coach for corporate and nonprofit leaders. Thomas is the president and founder of Purpose Works, a management consulting firm on a mission to make work more productive, valuable, meaningful, and impactful. He has twenty-five years of experience working with companies ranging from Fortune 10 firms to start-ups to improve organizational effectiveness and transform how work gets done. David & Thomas are co-authors of a groundbreaking new book called Fixing Work: A Tale about Designing Jobs Employees Love. I’m excited to have them on the show to talk about Redesigning Work. Show resources: fixing-work.com Fixing Work: A Tale about Designing Jobs Employees Love Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength  ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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