Mental health, organizational culture and leadership |
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Hello! Celebrating milestones reminds us of where we've been and how we've grown. This newsletter represents a milestone for me and I am glad you are here to share it! The first issue of Leadership, Clarified. was published a year ago. Whether you've been reading along the whole time or this is your first issue, thank you for being part of this community. I have enjoyed the conversations and connections the newsletter has prompted. If you have a friend or colleague who might also find it useful, please encourage them to join us by subscribing. I appreciate your support and feedback. |
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It's been hard to miss on social media and elsewhere: May is Mental Health month. I think the ubiquity of these conversations is a good thing because the topic is immense and many of us have something to contribute to it. Whether it is working to redefine success as illustrated in the popular graphic from Liz Fosslein below or committing to self-care through a connection with nature, there are things we can do as individuals to work toward a healthier sense of self. As leaders, we can also influence a workplace culture that supports wellbeing. There are several resources on that topic below. Thanks for reading. ~Jill |
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What caught my attention this month |
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The good news? There is no shortage of high quality articles on supporting mental health in the workplace and promoting self-care for individuals. The bad news? I had to pick just a few of my favorites to share here. |
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Employees Increasingly Seek Value and Purpose at WorkTalk of the Great Resignation doesn't explain the fundamental shift happening in how people are reflecting on their lives and work as the COVID-19 pandemic endures into 2022. People have developed a new sense of awareness and worth for themselves and the world around them. |
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It's not about the office, it's about belongingLeaders are increasingly worried about the impact of the past 20-plus months on company culture, connectivity, and cohesion. Our recent Great Attrition survey justifies their concern. More than half of employees who left their job in the past six months did not feel valued by their organization (54 percent) or manager (52 percent), or they lacked a sense of belonging (51 percent). |
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It's a New Era for Mental Health at WorkIn 2019, employers were just starting to grasp the prevalence of mental health challenges at work, the need to address stigma, and the emerging link to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). One silver lining amid all the disruption and trauma over the last two years is the normalization of these challenges. |
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Only Your Boss Can Cure Your BurnoutIn the early 1970s, a psychoanalyst named Herbert J. Freudenberger opened a free clinic to treat poor patients in New York City. It was a bit of a passion project: Freudenberger would work 10 to 12 hours during the day in his private practice, then head over to the free clinic to work until midnight or later. |
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If You Want to Fix Burnout, You First Have to Understand Its 6 Main CausesIt will probably come as no surprise to you that every time pollsters ask people how they're feeling about work at the moment, they hear the same thing. People are really, really burnt out. In response to one recent survey by HR tech company Workhuman, 41 percent of respondents claimed to have burnt out in just the last few months. |
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Recent articles from Leadership Refinery |
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Mental Health in the WorkplaceThe roles of organizations and leaders As conversations about mental health become a more frequent part of workplace interactions, leaders and organizations need to be sure they are equipped to respond in a consistent, supportive and compliant manner. Role of the organization Organizational culture plays a big role in how accepted and supported conversations about mental health are. |
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Start with CuriosityWe've reached the fourth and final step in managing your inner critic. These skills build on each other and complement one another, but you may find that one or two of the approaches works best for you. Recognizing this may require the skill we talked about last time which was compassion, as well as the topic covered here which is curiosity. |
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Where you can find me this spring |
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Since 2019 I have had the opportunity to serve on the faculty of this remarkable program working with participants to debrief their 360 assessment, set goals and begin action planning. It is a five-month, immersive leadership experience for high-potential women that starts this month. If you or someone in your organization might be a good fit for the program, I encourage you to read more about it - whether you are looking at this year or a future session! |
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