Workplace Wellness that Works by Laura Putnam Summary
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Revolutionize your workplace with Laura Putnam's bestselling guide that transcends fruit baskets and pedometers. Endorsed by Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley, it offers a 10-step framework that transforms corporate culture. What if wellness actually boosted your bottom line?
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The Wellness Revolution: Moving Beyond Programs to Movements
What if the key to transforming workplace wellness isn't another expensive program but a movement that captures hearts and minds? Despite 75% of U.S. employees having access to wellness programs, participation remains dismally low and outcomes disappointing. The traditional wellness model simply isn't working. Laura Putnam's groundbreaking approach has revolutionized how organizations approach employee well-being, transforming typical 20% engagement rates into 80%+ success stories at companies like Google and LinkedIn. The solution? Stop treating workplace wellness as a clinical intervention and start treating it as a movement that inspires genuine engagement. This shift requires reimagining wellness beyond isolated programs to infuse well-being into every aspect of organizational life. When wellness becomes part of the cultural fabric rather than an add-on program, it creates sustainable change that transforms both individual lives and organizational success.
Why Traditional Programs Fail and the Changemaker Mindset
Beyond Physical Health: Reimagining What's Possible
Culture First: The Hidden Factor in Wellness Success
The Power of Positive Approaches: Start With What's Right
Breaking Down Silos: The Integration Imperative
From Programs to Movement: Creating Lasting Change
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"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."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"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."
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"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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