How to Unlock Meaning at Work with Rituals

Work Therapy with N'goodcompany

This week on Work Therapy with N'goodcompany, Brooke sits down with Ezra Bookman, a nationally recognized ritual designer and founder of Ritualist. They dive deep into the power and significance of rituals in both personal and professional settings. Ezra shares his wisdom on why some rituals resonate deeply while others fall flat, and offers practical advice on creating impactful rituals.

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Welcome to Work Therapy with N'goodcompany!

05:55 Privilege makes self-care a joyful opportunity.

09:04 Rituals punctuate and add meaning to life.

12:13 Rituals create awareness, presence, connection, and intention.

15:21 Greeting new hires.

17:30 Use guiding principles instead of rigid values.

20:40 Discussing sentimental value sparked emotional sharing moment.

22:54 Meetings begin with a quick emotional check-in.

26:32 Understanding rituals to create meaningful, transformative experiences.

32:03 Designing sophomore rituals to ensure future evolution.

34:03 Start with intention: purposeful, personal, particular.

38:23 Thanks for listening!

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