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Why Europe Fell Out of Love with Work - and How to Fix It
Europe is facing a work engagement crisis In this eye-opening 4-part series, leadership consultant Søren Jensen sits down with Gallup’s Pa Sinyan to reveal why – and how leaders can turn it around. With over 30 years of global experience, Pa Sinyan shares surprising truths from Denmark and across Europe: What great managers actually do, how leadership shapes wellbeing, and the small shifts that unlock big potential. Compact. Honest. Insightful. Each episode is just 20 minutes. Recorded in 2022, but more urgent than ever. From September 1st, 2025, Søren Jensen will focus all his work on “The Power of the Smile.” Visit from September 1st powerofsmile.dk for an exclusive English summary of his book, “7 Rules for a Better Work Life.”
Why Europe Fell Out of Love with Work - and How to Fix It
Chapter 1: Quality of Life vs. Work Engagement – The Danish Paradox
Denmark ranks among the very best globally in overall quality of life — yet surprisingly, Danish employees report some of the lowest levels of engagement at work. In this eye-opening first episode, Pa Sinyan, Gallup’s Managing Partner for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, shares fresh insights from Gallup’s 2022 global employee engagement study. Together, we explore why this paradox exists and set the stage for discovering how to transform work into a source of purpose and fulfillment.