About this episode

In this episode, Aoife O'Brien and Matthew Cook discuss how to intentionally shape workplace culture for enhanced happiness and performance.

Are you ready to rethink workplace culture for lasting happiness and performance? In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O’Brien sits down with Matthew Cook, co-founder of The Shift, for an in-depth discussion on how organisations and leaders can intentionally shape workplace culture to foster happier, more engaged teams. Drawing from personal experience, ongoing research, and real-world examples, Matthew explores why company culture is more prominent post-COVID, how the “psychological contract” between employer and employee has shifted, and what leaders can do to create teams where everyone thrives. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How the psychological contract at work is now more transactional, with employees expecting more than just what’s on paper. The need for organisations to intentionally design (not inherit) their workplace structures and cultures. Practical steps leaders can take: from self-awareness and introspection to adaptive management and fostering new mindsets within teams. The growing importance of EQ (emotional intelligence) and AQ (adaptability quotient) for managers and leaders. Related Topics Covered: Mindset at Work, Societal Shifts…

People in this episode

Host: Aoife O'Brien

Guest: Matthew Cook

Topics covered

• workplace culture
• leadership
• employee engagement
• psychological contract
• emotional intelligence
• adaptability

Keywords

• workplace culture
• leadership
• employee engagement
• psychological contract
• emotional intelligence
• adaptability
• team dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Shift

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