LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Elizabeth Ross Holmstrom

Introduction Guest: Elizabeth Ross Holstrom, founder of Mindful Employer.Background: Former HR professional with 30 years in innovative program design and team development.Focus: Transformation of teams by balancing "being and doing," harnessing inner wisdom for greater impact.Accomplishments: Launched Disrupt HR Maine, co-founded Conscious Woman's Leadership Forum and Conscious Capitalism Portland, and spoke at the 2023 World with Purpose Summit in Dubai. The Concept of "Being with Doing" Definition: Moving from reaction-based doing to incorporating inner wisdom into everyday tasks.Challenge: Modern work emphasizes productivity and metrics (KPIs, ROI) but neglects how work is being done.The Power of Pause: Elizabeth shares an anecdote from her time at TD Bank, where a simple pause could have improved her performance during a high-pressure situation with senior leadership. The Importance of "Being" Inner Wisdom: Bringing wisdom and a deeper awareness into daily actions.Human Doings vs. Human Beings: We are not just measured by productivity but by the quality of our actions.Sensory Intelligence: While we learn about senses in childhood, we rarely utilize sensory awareness in decision-making and work environments. The Science of Breaks and Productivity Work Hours and Productivity: Research by Sydney Chapman shows diminishing returns after 8-hour workdays, where productivity significantly decreases.Modern Challenges: Workers tend to engage with technology, like checking phones, during breaks, rather than truly resting their minds.Brain Recharging: Taking short breaks and integrating mindful pauses throughout the day can recharge the brain and improve overall productivity. Jud Brewer's Research: Mindful Pauses Findings: Just 10 minutes of pause scattered throughout the day can significantly reduce cortisol and stress.Implementation: Short breaks, such as a minute after meetings, can enhance well-being and creativity. The Inner Development Goals (IDGs) Concept: Developed by leaders in the Nordic countries to emphasize personal growth dimensions: being, thinking, relating, collaborating, and action.Application: These practices helped Nordic countries transform from poor agrarian societies to some of the happiest and most economically successful countries in the world. The Power of Pause in Businesses Recommendations for Leaders: Encourage Pausing: Incorporate mindfulness and breaks into daily routines.Monitor Energy Levels: Help employees become aware of their personal energy and that of others in the workplace.Curiosity Over Certainty: Foster a culture of curiosity, reducing stress and improving collaboration. Personal Journey: Living a Fantastic Life Wake-Up Call: Elizabeth shares how losing family members and facing a health scare shifted her focus from career success to personal well-being.Mindful Practices: Elizabeth's creation of Mindful Employer stemmed from her belief that well-being should be integrated into work environments. Conclusion and Resources Contact Elizabeth:Email: [email protected]: www.mindfulemployer-us.comDr. Allen Lycka: For more information on living a fantastic life, visit www.drallenlycka.com. BIO: Elizabeth, founder of Mindful Employer, transforms teams by balancing BEING and DOING, harnessing inner wisdom for greater impact. With 30 years in innovative program design and team development, she excels in engagement and wellbeing for businesses of all sizes. Passionate about human evolution through work, Elizabeth launched DisruptHR Maine, co-founded the Conscious Women’s Leadership Forum and Conscious Capitalism Portland, and spoke at the 2023 World with Purpose summit in Dubai on Inner Development Goals. Social Media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethrossholmstrom/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindful_e_maine?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Mindful Employer  https://www.mindfulemployer-us.com