This article was originally published on Entrepreneur.com Micro-habits are the antidote to a chaotic world, offering a pathway to sustainable change. We live in a time of hyperconnectivity, complexity and fragmented attention. For entertainment, humans used to watch stage performances that lasted several hours. Then came modern audiovisual films that run for 90 minutes. A decade ago, we welcomed YouTube, […]
Win the Morning, Win the Day
It is 7 am. The alarm goes off, and I still feel tired. My mind wanders off to issues unsolved, it is foggy in my head. I hit the snooze button, I don’t want to get up yet. I roll over, hoping to fall asleep again, but there is an uncomfortable feeling in my body. […]
How to deal with self-critical thoughts
A lively debate in a workshop raged over whether being self-critical could be helpful. Some leaders thought one must be demanding and tough on our own performance. They believe this is the only way to achieve results and avoid complacency. Other leaders think that self-critical chatter interrupts work flow. Worse, it can demotivate, depress and […]
What is the business impact of resilience training?
Most people think that resilience is simply the capacity to endure tough times, however it’s much more complex and powerful than that. Traditionally, workplaces attempt to address complex issues with isolated solutions, resulting in an ineffective, fragmented approach. Table of Contents The Resilience Institute’s approach is integralReturn on ResilienceMental DistressFlowFocusWell-beingOverloadHostilityAnxietySleepEmotional IntelligenceFitnessRelaxationWorkplace accidentsPresenteeismAbsenteeism The Resilience Institute’s […]
How to Work with Empathy
Table of Contents From ignorance and distress to altruism and influenceEmpathyAltruism (compassion)Empathic Distress (sympathy)The Process for Developing Skilled Empathy and Altruism1. Calm and Connect2. Be Steady and Positive3. Prepare4. Physical Empathy5. Emotional Empathy6. Cognitive Empathy (perspective taking)7. Get to know the whole personEmpathy with skill is a crucial foundation for effective leadership From ignorance and […]
Join us at the Global Resilience Summit
We believe that resilient people create resilient organisations. Together we can create a more resilient planet. Our friends at Heart Mind Institute have created a free, online, six-day Summit to help all of us deepen and sustain our individual and collective resilience so that we can meet the immense challenges we face with wisdom, compassion […]
Resilience under the Threat of War
Table of Contents Name it, Tame it, Reframe itReality CheckName your ExperienceTame your ExperienceTactical Calm PracticeReframe your Experience Name it, Tame it, Reframe it The invasion of Ukraine by Russia triggers a feeling of ominous threat. This conflict follows a global pandemic, mass migration and a financial crisis. The four horsemen of war, disease, migration, […]
How to secure your end of year break in 2021
Table of Contents Preparing Leaders and People for 2022Five end of year assumptions to questionA ten-point plan to renew your leadership and workforceEmploy a coaching approachListen to the podcast episode for more tips Preparing Leaders and People for 2022 With Covid’s fourth wave of infections and a new variant, we are deep in a prolonged […]
Leadership Now
In recent conversation with leaders, five common themes present: Feeling ‘exhausted’, ‘flat’ and ‘tired’ Concern about their people’s state of wellbeing Anxiety over an uncertain future – economic, conflict, climate, covid, etc. Struggle to overcome daily grind and develop vision for the future Unsure how to reconnect and re-engage with purpose and passion Table of […]