Life on heels as a Mother. Wife. Trainer. Leader
Research shows us that giving thanks, appreciation or practising gratitude for the positive aspects of our lives can, among other things, help you exercise more, sleep better and be happier. Yes, happier, who could do with a sprinkling of a little more happiness at the moment! And when shown in the workplace increases employee engagement and performance.
When we are mentally fatigued our brain tends to take short-cuts to preserve energy. One, it acts impulsively, or two, all too hard basket - complete avoidance. We need to intentionally factor in activities in our day to reduce the impact of mental fatigue, be kind to our brain to avoid burnout!
R U OK? Day is actually one of my favourite initiatives from a professional perspective. For someone on the wrong side of crappy behaviour, who is not OK, but who might feel helpless or unsure of what to do, hearing these words is huge!
Whether you are new at this remote working thing or you are trying to lead a team that is now dispersed, trust is the critical ingredient to success. Let’s explore five guaranteed ways to lose the trust of your boss, your team or your colleagues when working remotely, and more importantly, the antidotes to these trust breakers.
Suddenly, the world was disrupted and we were all forced to STAY HOME. And so began the largest human experiment, in real-time, of navigating this new working paradigm, worldwide. Whether we wanted to or not. Recently, we asked our clients, stakeholders and friends “What is your main concern about the ‘human’ aspect of working at home?”. Interestingly enough, the number one concern was overwhelming “The fear of feeling isolated from the team”. The challenge - how do we possibly maintain the feeling of connection and sense of belonging when we are not seeing each other face to face?
