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Humanforce: The Power of Emotions in a Changing Workplace

Natalie Boudou

The world of work is changing faster than ever. Record numbers of employees are quitting their jobs. When asked why, the overwhelming response is they want something more from the workplace: they want emotional connection.

HumanForce argues that emotions can in fact be one of our most valuable assets in fast-paced and challenging workplaces, and a driving force behind high performance. If you and your business are to adapt, read this book to learn how to:

  • Understand and engage intelligently with your own emotions to build resilience and be your best self at work
  • Lead with increased emotional intelligence to build engaged and motivated teams that thrive in change and challenge
  • Maintain supportive connections across hybrid and remote teams
  • Build positive cultures of belonging, care and recognition that bring out the best in your people

Book Details

  • Publisher: Rethink Press
  • Publish Date: Apr 4th, 2023
  • Pages: 318
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.50in - 0.79in - 0.74lb
  • EAN: 9781781337615
  • Categories: EmotionsWorkplace CultureHuman Resources & Personnel Management

About the Author

Boudou, Natalie: - Natalie Boudou is a highly experienced and versatile professional with over 30 years' experience in thecorporate world. As CEO and Founder of HumanForce, she works closely with leaders and teams to unleash the potential and strength of their human capital. Learn more at www.human-force.ch

Praise for this book

'Natalie's analysis and thought leadership around how we bring our emotions to work and what that means for our careers and workplace culture is absolutely brilliant.' - Elliott Rae, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Music.Football.Fatherhood


'In HumanForce: The power of emotions in a changing workplace, author, entrepreneur and coach, Natalie Boudou, speaks truth to the reality that almosteverything we do relates to emotions. This insightful and practical book is backed by decades of working with leaders and organisations, top scientific research on emotions and her personal experiences of co-raising her autistic child. Boudou's insights are what leaders need to harness the power of emotions-both energydepleting and energy uplifting-to dramatically impact performance and happiness, both for themselves and those who they lead.' - Amanda Shantz, Professor of Management and MBA Director, University of St.Gallen


'Natalie delves into the essence of what makes a workplace human; how we navigate the waves of emotions at work, with our teams and in our daily lives. She reveals one of the best kept secrets of successful leaders: by using the power of emotions and reading through the multiple signals that they send, we can make better decisions and enable better working environments for people. We can have it all: happiness, balance, wellbeing and performance at work. Thank you, Natalie for sharing and revealing the secret.' - Elise Buckle, CEO of Climate and Sustainability, Co - Founder of SHE Changes Climate - UN Advisor & International Gender Champion


'How do you ensure that your team members remain motivated, efficient, happy, inspired over the long term? Through an out-of-the box analysis of different soft skills, enriched with practical examples. In HumanForce, Natalie Boudou gives us the key to an innovating and inspiring leadership.' - Anne-Sophie Eyméoud, Director General Rothschild & Co Wealth Management, Belgium


'As Natalie has reinforced so eloquently that leading with empathy and emotion and personal vulnerability is an absolute must to connect, inspire and build a culture of belonging. I have done this throughout my career, and it really works.' - Mike Piker, Global DE&I and Reward Director, Flutter Entertainment