In this episode of The Good Insights Podcast, researcher Kirsten McHugh speaks with Dr. Jeanne Nakamura, a professor in the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences at Claremont Graduate University and Director of the Quality of Life Research Center. Kirsten and Dr. Nakamura discuss the early years of The Good Project including Dr. Nakamura’s development of the popular Value Sort tool. They also talk about Dr. Nakamura’s current work into positive aging–what the term refers to, how it connects to Good Work and what young people can do now to help foster positive aging later in life.
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Good Work, Values and Positive Aging
Dr. Jeanne Nakamura of Claremont Graduate University discusses her history with The Good Project and share insights from her current research into Positive Aging
May 13, 2025

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Welcome to the Good Insights podcast.
The work we do–whether as students, professionals, volunteers, or family members–is a big part of how we spend our lives. At The Good Project, we have investigated the meaning of “good work” through research and believe that work should be high-quality, meaningful, and impactful.
In this podcast, we'll explore how various individuals and their organizations understand work that is excellent, ethical, and engaging. Join us as we host conversations with scholars and practitioners who will prompt us to think in new ways about work, today and in the future.
You might be a leader seeking to create a thriving work culture, or an advocate for change and social responsibility, or simply want to know how experts think about doing “good.” The Good Work podcast will provide you with new ideas and strategies to do your work well, whatever you do.
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