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Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, a Hungarian psychologist, coined the phrase “FLOW” that describes a healthy mental state in which a person is so immersed in the task at hand that it creates a focus and engagement that increases effectiveness. In sports, it is described as being “in the zone.” Use this checklist to Energise Action by having your team operate in a state of FLOW.
This month, we spoke to Ali El-Ayoubi, President and CEO of The BluePrint Toolset®, Inc. With an MBA, BScN, RN, and CHE, Ali brings a wealth of experience from her diverse career in healthcare and consultancy. Ali, who recently authored "Ignite the Joy of Work: How to Get from Burnt Out to Energised While Celebrating Your Perfectly Imperfect Self," is passionate about fostering joy and engagement at work. She is actively involved in community organisations, focussing on developing leadership skills for young women and other historically disenfranchised groups.
Happiness is a choice you make, not something that happens or doesn't happen to you. You can choose to be happy right now, no matter what you have or don't have.
Perfectionists often claim that their relentless standards drive them to higher levels of productivity and excellence, but this is often the opposite.
Professional animal trainers avoid punishment as a last resort or to prevent injury, as it only temporarily suppresses undesirable behaviour and teaches animals to hate and fear them. This is similar to how people learn from people they would rather avoid, respond to threats or hurt, and learn under adverse conditions.
#49 Problem-Solving as a Leader: How Giving Your Mind a Break Can Lead to Innovative Solutions16/2/2023
As a leader, problem-solving is a critical skill that you use every day. But have you ever found that the stress and anxiety that comes along with trying to solve a problem can actually make it all worse? If so, you're not alone.
Are you a talented person? Whether you see yourself that way or not, you need to know that you have at least one natural talent.
Following last week’s post, the second characteristic of an effective team is the ability to engage in a Healthy Conflict. This is where we address the tough issues with a constructive, yet passionate debate.
In an HBR article, it was reported that 75% of employees say their “boss is the most stressful part of their workday.” While the levels of stress and anxiety have clearly risen over the past year, the thought that we as leaders are part of the problem should be a wake-up call.
Since her 2010 TEDx talk, Brené Brown has delivered vulnerability front and centre as a key part of being human, and in leading others. Like previous disruptions to the conventional view of leadership, many of us have struggled with how to apply her well-researched concepts into our daily leadership practice.
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