Shook Kelley’s Post

In the nine years hosting the Working on Purpose podcast, last night was the first time I featured an architect. This is the value of seeking perspective from completely different views and inquiries. I learned so much about what elevates and reduces humans from my guest, Kevin Ervin Kelley, AIA, author of Irreplaceable: How to Create Extraordinary Places that Bring People Together. He has been a life-long, keen observer of the human experience especially in relation to what he calls the "place-participation mystique," and he offered so many novel insights on creating environments where people thrive. As I have been fascinated with the work revolution away from 100 percent work in the workplace, and now threading in hybrid, I was quite keen on his concept of "the work vs payoff ratio of place." It speaks to, how can companies ensure their employees have a physical, social, and emotional experience that transcends the work required to be in that physical environment. So, building on previous conversations with podcast guests, the new work revolution invites us to elevate the way we "convene" at work, another interesting topic Kevin and I discussed. Catch this exchange. It is chock full of deep insight about what humans need to thrive and how place, convening, and "the bonfire effect" can make all the difference. #workplace #ambience #environment #architecture #spacedesign #thriving # You will enjoy and align with this episode Marissa Heyl, shalmir johnston, Charlene Li, Dr Grace Lordan, Elizabeth Faber https://lnkd.in/gfU_QkS5