Shapers by Jonas Altman Summary
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In "Shapers," Jonas Altman reveals how to reinvent work for meaning and purpose. Endorsed by Daniel Pink, this timely guide asks: What if your unique quirks are actually your path to fulfillment? Discover why Harvard professors call it essential reading for today's changing workplace.
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The Workplace Revolution: Why 85% of Workers Have Checked Out
Imagine a world where most people spend their days doing work they find meaningless. This isn't dystopian fiction-it's our current reality. A staggering 85% of employees worldwide are disengaged, creating both a productivity crisis and a psychological epidemic. These workers aim to do the minimum required-what psychologists call "presenteeism," where people are physically present but mentally absent. Even worse are the 13% of Americans who are "actively disengaged"-bitter employees whose toxicity spreads throughout organizations like a virus, neutralizing the positive contributions of up to three engaged colleagues. This disengagement costs the American economy $350 billion yearly in lost productivity. Beyond financial impacts, disengaged workers experience 37% more accidents, take 2.3 times more sick days, and make 60% more errors. They're also 2.6 times more likely to develop depression and anxiety. The solution lies in what Harvard professor Teresa Amabile calls "the progress principle"-helping workers feel they're making headway in meaningful work. Her research shows that receiving appreciation and constructive feedback fuels motivation more effectively than traditional rewards. Small wins, clear goals, and regular recognition can increase engagement by up to 40%. What would your workplace look like if everyone felt deeply connected to their work? Organizations with high engagement report 23% higher profitability, 43% lower turnover, and 66% higher wellbeing scores-proving that addressing disengagement isn't just nice-to-have but essential for organizational survival.
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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