Ep. 112, Chaos Costs You More Than Profit: Build Steady Structures That Last
Here’s What’s in the Episode:
- 1:30 Why go-with-the-flow quietly destroys your joy.
- 4:00 What Elizabeth Gilbert knows about creativity and suffering.
- 7:45 How leaders accidentally normalize anxiety and burnout.
- 10:50 The three steady structures that sustain joy.
- 18:50 How to identify what structure you need most.
Key Takeaway
Joy doesn’t grow from scattered steps. Joy grows from steady structures.About the Host: Jenn Whitmer
Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves December 9, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.Resources & Links:
Preorder Joyosity:- Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn’t fluff — it’s fierce strategy. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish.
- Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with traction.
- Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots.
- Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership.
- Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter.
