VUCA is an acronym that was developed out of the leadership theories by Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus in 1987. The acronym is used to help describe and reflect on the volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity of general conditions and situations in the world “today”. While aspects of the VUCA
How does stress show up? Why is it a problem? Ineffective leadership Overwhelm/overloaded Can’t make decisions confusion Leaders do the right things (walk, foods, water, fitness….) Sleep Body #1 – TAKE CARE OF SELF: SLEEP: Tylenol, melatonin, (sleep tracker) PHYSICAL: get outside DIET: off caffeine (coke, coffee), off sugar EMOTIONAL:
There are several versions of this adage: “What you celebrate gets repeat.” Or, “What you reward gets repeated”. Well here’s another to consider: What you allow, you promote!
Each year I enjoy attending the Global Leadership Summit that is held virtually for leaders across the world! There were many inspirational and useful talks to help focus you mindset, energy and attention on what matters. With COVID still creating uncertainty, stress and challenges for many, leaders must continue to feed their minds with what will support them to stay positive, in motion and alert to adjustments that would be wise. The Summit will be held again next year if you want to check it out.
The COVID pandemic has made life difficult for so many. It’s emotionally and mentally tiring. We have to worry about the health of our family and friends. But there are other stressors too, such as finances, and school, and our social connections.
Many of us are trying to lead teams who are in survival mode. On this episode of The Innovative Leader, we look at how to do that.
The Healthy Mind Platter is a brain health model developed by David Rock and Dr. Dan Siegel. It describes seven daily essential mental activities to optimize brain matter and create well-being. In this episode of The Innovative Leader, we look at the three additional activities, Time In, and Down time.
With all the changes happening lately, it has called many businesses to revisit their marketing, brand, staffing, etc. The work and projects are still there but navigating how to get them done can be a tricky balance. While hiring that new team member with a full-time focus would be ideal, often hiring freelance workers is a great way to get a project done without committing to costly overhead.
The Healthy Mind Platter is a brain health model developed by David Rock and Dr Dan Siegel. It describes seven daily essential mental activities to optimize brain matter and create well-being. In this episode of The Innovative Leader, we look at the three additional activities, Connecting, Physical, and Sleep Time.
The Healthy Mind Platter is a brain health model developed by David Rock and Dr. Dan Siegel. It describes seven daily essential mental activities to optimize brain matter and create well-being. In this episode of The Innovative Leader, we look at the first two of these, Focus Time and Play Time.
Feedback can be challenging to give and receive…. use some tips from neuroscience to help make it more powerful and positive! 🙂 (I was honored to get to contribute this article)
