The Power of Employee Well-Being

“I love this book because Crowley’s warm, caring, crystal-clear writing voice fills every page. With a blend of rigorous research and touching stories, this will convince you that leaders who make their people’s mental and physical well-being THE top priority spark superior organizational performance.”—Robert I. Sutton, Stanford University Professor Emeritus and author of the New York Times bestseller The No Asshole Rule“Prioritizing employee well-being is a business imperative, and here, Crowley provides clear and concrete steps to cultivate just that in a thriving work environment.”—Hubert Joly, former CEO, Best Buy; Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School; and author of The Heart of Business“This vital read eloquently argues for a paradigm shift from engagement to well-being, offering practical solutions that can be implemented immediately!”—Herminia Ibarra, Charles Handy Professor of Organizational Behavior, London Business School, and author of Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader “The brilliance of this work lies in its exceptional conciseness. It is packed with stunning information that will transform your understanding of effective leadership in just a few hours.”—Sally Helgesen, speaker, coach, and author of How Women Rise“The insights and invaluable tools shared in this work create a clear roadmap for business and HR leaders to foster work environments where employees can flourish, leading to better outcomes for everyone.”—Rhonda J. Morris, former VP and Chief HR Officer, Chevron“Crowley presents in this book the need for a shift from mere engagement to genuine well-being—taking us beyond buzzwords and offering deeply considered, practical tools for leaders seeking to build teams that thrive and excel.”—Alison Taylor, Professor, NYU Stern School of Business, and author of Higher Ground“Crowley provides a pioneering approach to leadership that’s both deeply human and profoundly effective. His state-of-the-art strategies are essential for any leader committed to enhancing their team’s well-being and achievement.”—Dan Cable, Professor of Organizational Behavior, London Business School, and author of Alive at Work

Mark C. Crowley, a pioneering leader and bestselling author, is leading a revolution in workplace leadership. With twenty-five years in the competitive financial services industry, he rose to national roles, earning Leader of the Year for his emotionally connected, heart-centered approach that drove exceptional performance and employee growth. On the vanguard of leadership transformation, his book Lead from the Heart (2011, second edition 2023) disrupted conventional management with research proving traditional methods undermine employee achievement. Now taught in eleven universities, it ignited a global movement for humane leadership. In The Power of Employee Well-Being, he advances this vision, demonstrating that thriving teams fuel organizational success. Mark’s Lead from the Heart podcast, ranked in the top 1.5 percent globally, reaches 175+ countries. A sought-after speaker, Fast Company contributor, and organizational culture consultant, he shapes modern workplaces. A UC San Diego graduate, Mark lives in La Jolla, California.