I had an interesting chat with a senior executive recently which shone a spotlight as to where leaders and team members find themselves as we continue our journey into the ‘new normal’ of our work and personal lives. Three specific comments stood out for me: – His frustration that some of his older managers are […]
As COVID-19 enters it’s third phase…how are your motivation levels?
The Three phases of Covid What an emotional roller-coaster ride Covid 19 has been so far. Personal wellbeing, motivation, and productivity during the global pandemic seems to have played out in three distinct phases: Phase 1: The Big relocation A chaotic almost frenzied period of setting our team members up to work from home. […]
Is there a correlation between loneliness and addiction?
I believe there is…..and for the purpose of this article, addiction is not limited to drugs and alcohol, but is far wider including, eating, sex, shopping, social media, painkillers, , avoidance, self-pity and more, in essence, any compulsive behaviours that are coerced by uncomfortable urges you can’t consciously resist. If we as leaders could truly […]
Could social wellbeing be a catalyst for improved mental and emotional wellbeing?
An organisation is well when its people are well. The thought struck me during a recent conversation with a client that social wellbeing could be a catalyst, indeed a bit of a Trojan horse, for improving wellbeing as a whole. Whole-istic wellbeing Evidence of wellbeing is found in the presence of wellness, rather than […]
Is Psychological Safety enough when it comes to enabling wellbeing?
I recently came across a comment on social media that said when it comes to wellbeing “Psychological Safety is not the silver bullet”, and as my journey in enabling wellbeing has progressed , this resonated strongly with me. Whilst creating Psychological Safety is important, evidence from many quarters supports the notion that the direct and […]
Is ostracism worse than bullying?
Early warning signs A recent article published in Organisation Sciences suggests that being ignored at work is worse for physical and mental well-being than harassment or bullying. Employees who claimed to have experienced ostracism are more likely to report a degraded sense of workplace belonging and commitment, a stronger intention to quit their job, and […]