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Why Joy?: The Operating System for Emotionally Aligned Teams
In this groundbreaking book, mother-daughter founders Sheryl Lynn and Bailey Romatoski show how organizations can create the authentic, psychologically safe workplaces that today's leaders and teams actually need—especially as artificial intelligence reshapes the nature of work itself.
As AI handles more routine cognitive tasks, human emotional intelligence becomes not just valuable but essential. Utilizing vast research in emotional intelligence, this science-backed system built on three core Safety, Presence, and Joy gives leaders practical tools so emotions become navigational intelligence rather than obstacles to performance. Their patent-pending Integrated Valence Theory redefines how we understand and work with emotions in business settings. Built on rigorous neuroscience research yet refreshingly practical, this book offers everything needed to build both culture and results simultaneously. Joy isn't just a nice-to-have—it's the missing foundation that enables teams to bring their full human capacity to work while AI handles the data processing.
These methods have been tested across healthcare systems, technology companies, and manufacturing operations with measurable success.
Key
The
*4-step process that activates peak cognitive function in 60 seconds
*Measurable Teams report better meetings, faster decisions, and increased resilience
* Built on neuroscience research and neuroplasticity studies
*JQ Emotions Navigate team challenges from shutdown to breakthrough
*Daily Simple protocols for meetings and leadership practices
The Your teams are already emotional beings navigating pressure, deadlines, and change daily. As AI transforms the workplace, this book gives you the systematic approach to develop what machines cannot replicate—human connection, creativity, and emotional wisdom. Whether you're managing through crisis, building innovation capacity, or simply wanting meetings that don't drain everyone's energy, these tools deliver immediate improvements while building long-term organizational strength.
The question isn't whether you can afford to prioritize joy in leadership—it's whether you can afford not to when emotional intelligence becomes your greatest differentiator in an AI-driven world.
As AI handles more routine cognitive tasks, human emotional intelligence becomes not just valuable but essential. Utilizing vast research in emotional intelligence, this science-backed system built on three core Safety, Presence, and Joy gives leaders practical tools so emotions become navigational intelligence rather than obstacles to performance. Their patent-pending Integrated Valence Theory redefines how we understand and work with emotions in business settings. Built on rigorous neuroscience research yet refreshingly practical, this book offers everything needed to build both culture and results simultaneously. Joy isn't just a nice-to-have—it's the missing foundation that enables teams to bring their full human capacity to work while AI handles the data processing.
These methods have been tested across healthcare systems, technology companies, and manufacturing operations with measurable success.
Key
The
*4-step process that activates peak cognitive function in 60 seconds
*Measurable Teams report better meetings, faster decisions, and increased resilience
* Built on neuroscience research and neuroplasticity studies
*JQ Emotions Navigate team challenges from shutdown to breakthrough
*Daily Simple protocols for meetings and leadership practices
The Your teams are already emotional beings navigating pressure, deadlines, and change daily. As AI transforms the workplace, this book gives you the systematic approach to develop what machines cannot replicate—human connection, creativity, and emotional wisdom. Whether you're managing through crisis, building innovation capacity, or simply wanting meetings that don't drain everyone's energy, these tools deliver immediate improvements while building long-term organizational strength.
The question isn't whether you can afford to prioritize joy in leadership—it's whether you can afford not to when emotional intelligence becomes your greatest differentiator in an AI-driven world.
200 pages, Hardcover
Published July 1, 2025
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