In this episode of The Forward Thinking podcast, host Jean Cantey Segal, Chief Learning Officer, FCCS, is joined by Scott Klososky, Founding Partner, FPOV and Annette Klososky,  Founding Partner, Senior C-Suite and Executive Leadership Consultant, FPOV.  Together Scott and Annette lead a leading technology strategy firm that focuses on helping organizations transform and leverage and transform their technology and talent to create a competitive advantage. As an affiliate partner in the FCCS consulting network, Scott has had a strong presence at many of our conferences and strategic projects for many years. Their conversation today is centered around the impact that technology has on human beings and building a positive digital culture amidst the increased integration of technology in every aspect of our lives. 

Episode Insights Include:

Defining digital wellness

• Digital wellness is the optimal state of health and wellness for people who use technology. 
• Digital wellness focuses on the balance between productivity and health and wellness. 
• Pandemic-induced "Zoom fatigue", for many of us, was only the tip of the iceberg of the impact that interacting with machines has on us.
• Increased digital interactions have decreased our ability to set reasonable boundaries on our productivity limits. 

The impact of technology on relationships

• While technology allows us to stay connected with people, it also can be distracting and damaging to the people that are most important to us. 
• Consider how you can use technology as a blessing in relationships and how you can limit your use of technology when it is injuring your relationships. 
• Work and personal interruptions from our phones are self-inflicted, and deserve revised consideration. 
• Awareness and balance are key to finding the balance between digital efficiency and building relationships with humans. 

How to improve technology use

• Set boundaries to identify the reasonable limits of what you can and should accomplish within a set time period digitally. 
• Identify when and if the apps you use are a better choice than face-to-face interactions. 
• Focus more on productivity and less on hours at the computer. 
• Start your day off with intentional screen usage. 

The impact of technology on careers

• While technology creates more opportunities for productivity and connection, it can also be incredibly draining. 
• A machine is not empathetic and doesn't have the ability to inspire you, only humans can do that. 
• Learning new technology skills is a critical part of careers at every level today, including C-suite leaders. 

How can leaders create a more positive digital culture?

• The behavior a leader models says everything about what they consider to be appropriate digital use. 
• Ask your team where they see the culture doesn't match the values of the company. 
• Perception is reality — ask for feedback and then let people help create the culture they want to see. 
• Leaders need to use the technology they expect their team to use. 
• Digital culture has to change moving forward, and effective leaders have to change with it. 

This podcast is powered by FCCS.

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