"Bose completely changed the way I think about networking, and I'm excited to try her joy-centered approach. The Stay Joyful Method pushes you to get clear, not just on your goals, but also on what excites you, which we often forget to consider. Instead of the usual surface-level check-ins, she invites you to name your joy and build from there. That clarity turns networking into something energizing and aligned with the kind of community where you can truly thrive."

- HEATHER MELOY, Director, Sustainability and Social Impact, PwC

"The Stay Joyful Method reframes joy as the ultimate strategic advantage. Bose Akadiri reminds us that joy is not incidental to success. It fuels it. As a purpose-driven leader, she offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for anyone seeking impact without losing themselves in the process."

- ALICIA WILSON, ESQ., Vice President for Civic Engagement and Opportunity, Johns Hopkins University

"I absolutely love how Bose reframed joy as a must-have rather than a nice-to-have. She's truly building the business case for joy and empowering us all to incorporate the use of joy in every aspect of our lives. As a team leader, I now better recognize the importance of prioritizing my own joy, so it brings joy into the team as well."

- JIM ROTH, Founder and President, A New Energy, Dean Emeritus, Oklahoma City University School of Law, and Director, Phillips Murrah Law Firm

"Joy is often perceived as a reward for success. Bose flips that idea, showing how joy can be the starting point for living and working with greater intention, purpose, productivity, and impact."

- STACY SHARPE, Executive Vice President, Chief Communications Officer, Verizon

"Using joy as your offense and defense is a genius concept. This book is a timely reflection on how to capture and maintain your joy. Bose has provided the tools to help us better understand ourselves and live life on our terms, through the lens of inner joy rather than external validation. This book can support multiple generations, as joy is a lifelong goal, and Bose's book is an excellent resource to ensure that joy is in your DNA."

- KENNETH JONES, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Equity Officer, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

"Bose is one of those rare people who lifts everyone around her. From the moment I met her when she first moved to Chicago, she has always had that same joyful spirit. Her message about joy is powerful and deeply needed right now, and I'm so excited she's sharing it in this book."

- JONNY IMERMAN, Co-Founder, CLOZTALK and Co-Founder, Imerman Angels

"The Stay Joyful Method centers leading with joy as an effective life strategy and provides a helpful framework for cultivating joy. It reminds us that joy is personal, but flourishes in community."

- TIANA CONLEY, Vice President Corporate Brand and Purpose