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FOREWORD

In the world of organizational psychology and leadership, few names resonate as strongly as Angela Jackson's. Her journey is marked by eloquence, intelligence, and a profound impact on those she encounters. My relationship with Angela began in a rather serendipitous manner during a Worth Media event at the time hosted by Juliet Scott-Croxford. It was there that I first witnessed Angela's remarkable presence. She was articulate, thoughtful, and undeniably brilliant.

Our paths crossed again when I had the opportunity to invite her to another event.

During our preparatory call, I found myself even more impressed by her depth and insight. Angela exceeded every expectation I had, and our professional relationship quickly evolved into a lasting connection.

Angela's credentials are nothing short of impressive. She is currently teaching at Harvard, runs her own consulting firm, and is an accomplished author. Her contributions to the field are invaluable, and the insights she's outlined in this book highlight the need for purpose, collaboration, and shared success in the workplace.

The insights and lessons presented in The Win-Win Workplace can be applied in many ways, both personally and professionally. By reading this book, you will gain valuable knowledge and understanding that can help you navigate the changing landscape of work and find purpose, collaboration, and shared success. It offers actionable solutions for confronting biases and systemic barriers within corporate structures and provides a road map for creating a new kind of workplace where employees and companies can thrive together.

I believe that this book is an important and worthwhile investment of your time and thoughtfulness.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in creating a better future for work. It is a call to action for leaders at all levels who are ready to transcend the transactional status quo and build a "Win-Win workplace." I hope that you will find it as enlightening and thought-provoking as I have.

Angela Jackson is a force to be reckoned with, and I am honored to have her as a colleague and friend. Her journey is one of continuous growth and unwavering dedication, and I am excited to see the impact she will continue to make with this book and in the world of organizational psychology and beyond.

INTRODUCTION

A NEW WORLD ORDER FOR WORK

Return-to-office revolt. The Great Resignation. Gig economy takeover. Quiet quitting. The signs of worker discontent are everywhere these days, and they all point to a radical transformation brewing in the global workplace as those of us who spend fully one-third of our lives working for a paycheck find ourselves, in the post-pandemic world, craving more. We want purpose, collaboration, and shared success. Yet, the current model of work often leaves us feeling disengaged, unfulfilled, and trapped in a cycle of "employee versus their employer."

I'm here to prove to you that it doesn't have to be this way and to show you how successful organizations are already treating the self-inflicted wound that is the modern workplace.

This isn't the feel-good manifesto of a starry-eyed dreamer. This is the battle cry of a wounded soldier who lived the rat race, barely survived it, and then ventured into the trenches of academia, boardrooms, and countless conversations with leaders of the modern workforce to study and learn. I wanted to find the key to making work in the twenty-first century, even with the rise of AI robots, a real "Win-Win." And not just for the lucky few at the top who reap the benefits of a company's bottom line, but for the barista slinging lattes, the coder buried in algorithms, and the janitor keeping the lights on. For everyone.