Leaders Take Care (Ep. 70)

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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