Lead Into It
Lead Into It is your go-to podcast for real, actionable leadership insights—no title required. Whether you're leading a team, a project, or just yourself, host Sara Greco brings you powerful conversations with leaders from corporate, nonprofit, hospitality, the U.S. military, and beyond. Each episode delivers tactical tools, fresh perspectives, and lasting inspiration to help you lead with confidence in your career and life.
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70. Rewind Episode: Happiness in the Workplace with Dr. Raj Raghunathan
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In this rewind episode from 2020 (yes, in the midst of the pandemic!), I sit down with Dr. Raj Raghunathan, an award-winning Professor of Marketing at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, whose work focuses on the connection between our decisions, happiness, and fulfillment.
We talk about happiness in the workplace and why it matters far more than people often realize.
From burnout and belonging to leadership, culture, and connection, this conversation dives into what actually helps people thrive both at work and in life. Dr. Raj also shares insights from his research on happiness, including his BAMBA model and how leaders can create environments where people feel supported, valued, and empowered.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The connection between happiness and productivity
- Why belonging matters so much in the workplace
- The impact leaders have on team well-being
- Burnout, stress, and operating in survival mode
- Dr. Raj’s BAMBA model for happiness
- How to cultivate more fulfillment at work and in everyday life
Dr. Raj is also the author of If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy? and teaches the popular Coursera: A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment.
You can learn more about Dr. Raj and his work at happysmarts.com.
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