As a leader, your job is not to manage people or projects — it’s to manage emotions, including your own. During this really challenging time (understatement of the year!) that can be really intense and since we don’t learn about…
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10 Science-Backed Ways Leaders Can Support Employees’ Mental Health
Nataly Kogan
Posted in Human Resources, Leadership/Management, Nataly Kogan, Peak Performance, Stress Management/Life Balance
Top tech tips to transform your productivity and well-being
Amy Blankson
Posted in Amy Blankson, Health & Wellness, Peak Performance, Stress Management/Life Balance, Technology
This time last year, “Zoom Fatigue” was a little-known phrase. Fast-forward a year and it has become a universally understood phenomenon. The rapid shift to remote work and learning has caused us to become more reliant on technology than ever…
This Two-Minute Morning Practice Will Make Your Day Better
Neil Pasricha
Posted in Health & Wellness, Inspiration, Neil Pasricha, Stress Management/Life Balance
In the early 2010s, I wrote a self-help book that catapulted me into a strange universe. I went from working an office job in the suburbs to walking onto TV show sets where I was often introduced as “Captain Awesome” or “The…
How Greatness is Forged in Tragedy
A lifetime ago (i.e., last February), I was in Washington working with the White House Leadership Development Program. After my session, I had the chance to visit the Capitol to meet with Congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle—a…
The secret tool everyone can use to develop self-confidence
We know we shouldn’t listen to our critics. We know we should do things for ourselves. Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the Japanese martial art aikido, said, “As soon as you concern yourself with the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ of your fellows,…
How to Face Adversity, Improve Your Resilience, and Bounce Back Stronger
Who else has learned a thing or two this year about adversity and resilience? Some of us haven’t seen friends or loved ones in months. Maybe your travel plans have been torpedoed for the foreseeable future. Perhaps your “office” is…
Susan Cain’s ‘Quiet’ Named on 5 Gift-Worthy Book Recommendations from Bill Gates
This article by Tom Popomaronis first appeared on CNBC.com. Whether you’re searching for the right gift for mom or can’t figure out what your co-worker wants this Christmas, a book to cozy up with near the fireplace can be the perfect…
6 strategies to help employees digitally flourish in an uncertain world
Amy Blankson
Posted in Amy Blankson, Health & Wellness, Human Resources, Leadership/Management, Stress Management/Life Balance, Technology
This year, the world changed overnight, and organizations globally have had to change with it. Although digital consumption has been on an upward trajectory for years, the rapid shift to remote work for many has led to a feeling of constant connectivity and digital overwhelm.…
Tagged with: Amy Blankson, digital flourishing, digital wellness, employee happiness, employee support, positivity
From Michael C. Bush: What 11/3 Means to Me
November 3 has always been an emotional day for me. This year will be no different. On November 1, 1988, my wife and I were at the hospital with my father who, until a few days earlier, seemed physically indestructible.…
How to Lead High-Performance Teams in Times of Crisis
Experiencing fear and uncertainty is unavoidable in life — but, boy, has 2020 really taken it up a notch. The challenging events of the past six months have tested our collective mettle like never before, leaving many people highly stressed and…
Ask this ONE question to transform your online event experiences
And crush “Zoom fatigue” like a bug on your home office window By Andrea Driessen, Chief Boredom Buster at No More Boring Meetings and Holli Catchpole, SpeakersOffice President I have a question for you, event organizers. A question that will…
Celebrating 10 Years of The Gifts!
I can hardly believe it’s been ten years since The Gifts of Imperfection was published! I’m connected to all my books for different reasons, but The Gifts is special because it gave birth to our wonderful, wild, and truly wholehearted community. To celebrate the…
Interview with Michelle Gielan: 5 Shifts to Expand Financial Well-Being And Happiness
5 Shifts That Can Help You Expand Financial Well-Being And Happiness by Kathy Caprino first appeared on Forbes. A recent study found that happiness among Americans has dipped to its lowest point in half a century. It’s no surprise since 2020 has…
What Leading with Optimism Really Looks Like
Shawn Achor and Michelle Gielan
Posted in Culture, Leadership/Management, Michelle Gielan, Resilience, Shawn Achor
When there is negative news everywhere you look and unprecedented financial and logistical challenges facing so many companies, it can be tough to advise people to stay positive. Many leaders we work with worry, especially now during the global pandemic, that trying…
Tagged with: leadership, MIchelle Gielan, news_home2, optimistic leadership, positive psychology, Shawn Achor
How to Make Sure the Time You Spend Online Helps You Flourish
Last year, according to a Gallup study, global fear was at an all-time high, fueled by stress, worry, sadness and pain (and that was before the coronavirus pandemic changed everything). Further research has found that large amounts of unfocused online activity drives fear,…
Tagged with: Amy Blankson, digital balance, digital citizenship, digital flourishing, digital wellness
Michelle Poler Shares How Facing Fears Can Help Your Career
This interview with Michelle Poler, originally appeared on Forbes. Michelle Poler’s career started with fear at her door — literally. A project during her master’s program at the School of Visual Arts led to challenging herself to take on her fears…
4 Strategies for Finding Digital Balance in COVID-19
Amy Blankson
Posted in Amy Blankson, Self-Awareness, Social Technology/Social Media, Stress Management/Life Balance
Digital Wellness is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. It’s a topic that I think about every morning when I wake up to face the tyranny of the urgent in my inbox; it’s a topic I…
How to WOW in your next virtual meeting
The upside of Zoom meetings: You DON’T have to worry about what you’re wearing from the waist down. (Unless you have a clear glass desk.) But… If you’re unfamiliar with being on camera, you could be perceived as awkward or…
Michelle Poler inspires optimism during the Coronavirus Pandemic
The article “How Michelle Poler is Keeping Me Optimistic” by Alyssa Swantkoski was originally published on Thrive Global. Amidst unprecedented times and ongoing uncertainty, there is one public figure whose mindset and actions have been keeping me optimistic throughout the…
What Most of Us Have Gotten Wrong About the Pandemic
The world has changed in ways that were unimaginable just weeks ago. Though humanity has a common arc for the first time in modern history, this crisis is affecting everyone differently. Some have become full-time teleworkers or homeschoolers (or both).…