“You want to go where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.” — Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo

The famous theme song from Cheers described the workplace culture inside the Boston bar where the show unfolded. From 1982 to 1993, Cheers entertained millions with its sharp humor and unforgettable characters. But beyond the laughs, the series offered a masterclass in building a community at work. A workplace culture where quirks were celebrated, lives were intertwined, and employees had each other’s backs. A workplace culture most people would love to be part of. A workplace culture that is often the opposite of the culture many people actually experience at work.

Cheers was a bar in which employees and patrons alike found genuine acceptance. Cliff, the mail carrier with endless trivia (and frequent half-truths), was never dismissed for his eccentric monologues. Carla, the wisecracking waitress, was constantly late and could be blunt and fiery without

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