Monica, thank you so much for responding to my post.  I love this poitn you made:

"...so many of us have a negative perspective of the words “work” and “workplace”, “colleagues”, “team” and such that they are almost seen as nasty and “family” is meant to be more benevolent."

So true, and something *I* need to keep in mind more.

Also loved this, "I would also like to see <b>leaders build up the significance of work as an expression of who we are in the world</b> and a way to make a difference!

I'm with you.