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  Special Thanks To: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Work it out by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd  Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/l_work-it-out Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/erSmdVocHO0 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––