Kure Juul, L. Compassion in Action: A Leadership Paradigm that Cultivates Organizational Happiness. Self-published, Clearsight, 2025.
Lars Kure Juul presents a compelling argument for compassionate leadership as an essential component of organizational happiness, high performance, and sustainable success. This book challenges the traditional perceptions of leadership and invites leaders to embrace compassion as a strategic priority rather than a “nice-to-have” trait. Compassion in Action is about leaders having the courage to listen, the wisdom to ask the right questions, and the responsibility to act in ways that serve the wellbeing of their people and the long-term success of their organizations. Compassionate leadership is about creating environments where people thrive, feel valued, and are empowered to contribute meaningfully. Organizations that ignore the wellbeing of their people risk disengagement, high turnover, and underperformance. In contrast, those that prioritize compassion and organizational happiness see measurable improvements in retention, productivity, and innovation. This book offers practical insights backed by research from leading institutions and thought leaders. It combines personal stories, real-world examples, and actionable frameworks to guide leaders from strategy to action.
Dunwoody, Phil, and Neal Utterback. “Interview with Lars Juul, Author of Compassion in Action and Organizational Happiness.” Produced by Phil Dunwoody and Neal Utterback. Thrivology Lab: The Science, Philosophy, and Practice of Thriving. July 16, 2025. Audio podcast, 1:09:00 min. https://rss.com/podcasts/thrivologylab/2116641/
This podcast is an interview with organizational consultant Lars Kure Juul, best-selling author of Organizational Happiness: The Happiness Sweet Spot & Your Motivational Landscape (2019) and Compassion in Action: A Leadership Paradigm that Cultivates Organizational Happiness (2025). Juul helps organizations create more supportive work environments that both reduce burnout and maximize wellbeing. Based in positive psychology and organizational leadership, Juul promotes leadership that emphasizes purpose, strengths, and compassion. He has worked internationally with firms like Boston Scientific to improve employee engagement and retention while reducing burnout. His book includes a pulse survey that can be used to monitor the health of your organization.