Episode 70: Leaders Take Care

Point 1: Address the Need for Wellbeing* 70% of Americans feel that the nation doesn't care for them, and 38% are considering moving abroad due to concerns about their human rights. (American Psychological Association) * Gallup's "State of the Global Workplace" report reveals that 57% of U.S and Canadian workers experience regular stress, impacting their performance and satisfaction. * Leaders need to understand the real costs of workplace stress. * Leaders set goals. * Writing out goals solidifies them.

Point 2: Promote Wellbeing in Your Team Culture* Leaders should always be promoting wellbeing within their organizations. + Foster a culture of empathy and support, + Provide resources and programs to help employees manage stress + Recognize employees who are happy and healthy are more engaged and likely to perform at their best. * When it comes to work life balance, you as the leader have to lead the way. + Take care of your people and take care of yourself.

BOOK: (Walsh, Bill; Jamison, Steve; Walsh, Craig. The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership (pp. 215-216). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition)

QUESTIONS:

• Are you practicing that self care right now?
• What do you need to do to change so that you are better ready to serve those who follow you?

Unhealthy Workplace:

• You need to get out
• Start making an extra strategy now
• Or you will be in the exact same spot
• If the people above you are not taking care of your well-being now, they are not going to do so in the future.
• Don't be the problem.
  • How do you know whether you are doing things the right way or not?
  • Ask the people that you are leading.

Perception vs. Reality:

• People say they want to take care of themself, but don’t do it.
• Have a standard for yourself.

Point 3: Make Wellbeing a Priority Now* Leaders must know the importance of making wellbeing a top priority. * Collaborate and develop strategies and policies that prioritize employees' wellbeing. * Find strategies to help people feel better about what they do.

Practical Tips:

• You need to take a day off.
  • step away from your phone and anything else that distracts you from letting your mind rest.
  • if you don't, you are never going to be fully replenished your energy level.

ARTICLE: Productivity Tips – Be More Productive With Less Effort, Brian Tracy

BOOK: “How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling”, by Frank Betcher.

• Self Organization Day

“A rising tide lifts all boats”.

MO’s Final Thoughts:

Make this the time in your life you put forth a plan to take care of your well-being. Then invite those around you to be part of the process. When you do this, you will have a friend for life.

Amazon Book Link:

The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership, by Bill Walsh, Dick Hill, Craig Walsk, Steve Jamison - https://a.co/d/3jmnubU

How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling, by Frank Betcher. - https://a.co/d/7FPwhs8

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