Shifting away from the drama a team has come through and resetting energy and perspectives toward a more positive future can be a challenge. Occasionally rehashing war stories to relish the bonds formed under pressure can be instructive if done to inform future actions. However, focusing on these times as a way to hold on to the connections formed can keep you (and those you lead) stuck in the past, failing to move forward.
Here's some simple advice on imbuing those connections with generative energy and repurposing them for the future you're working toward.
Are you a drama addict? Ask yourself whether anything in this video sounds familiar. If so, it may be time to get the monkey off your back. Becoming aware of your habits - especially those that keep you entangled in webs of drama - is a starting point for addressing how you may unknowingly contribute to an unhealthy environment.
There is a path to healing. Moving from conflict to reconciliation requires two main elements, but within each, there is real work to be done. In this video, I delve into what they are and why they are important. The critical takeaway to note is this: acknowledging a problem and how you contributed to it must be accompanied by a meaningful investment in a sustainable solution for a true reconciliation to exist.
What is servant leadership? Aside from it being my favorite approach to leadership, it is the truest form of responsibility to others and is in service of their growth. It builds trust by creating a culture of honesty, transparency, humility, empowerment, and support, and always has a collective goal as the North Star. In this short video learn why it’s so important in organizations today and how to make it a daily practice.
Trust allows us to feel secure and confident in our interactions with one another. It creates a foundation of safety and reliability, making it easier for us to open up, communicate, and collaborate effectively. It’s the key to intimacy and emotional connection, while in professional relationships, it’s essential for teamwork, productivity, and effective problem-solving. So when it’s in need of repair the challenges can be endless. Watch this video to learn the most important steps in the rebuilding process.
It’s that time of year - growth and renewal are in the air! Cleaning out things that don’t serve us in order to create needed space or bring in the things that do can be an iterative process. I had a wonderful conversation with my good friend, Gal Yaguri, founder of Balaboste, about how we both accompany our clients during the transitions in seasons and chapters in their lives, assisting the spring cleaning of their physical, mental, and emotional spaces.
We’re managing an immense amount of risk these days and it’s causing our stress levels to skyrocket. Even with basic practices of mindfulness and stress management, we’re constantly teetering at our trigger points. This is the time to rethink our risk tolerances and adjust them in ways that expand our ability to move through the world with less friction, and ultimately less stress.
A healthy mindset is crucial to managing stress, making important decisions, and building the resilience needed to get through trying times. I've been fortunate to work with some amazing professionals and companies focused on providing resources for increased mindfulness and guidance towards overall mental wellness. I'm proud to share that I have joined the ranks of other notable, inspirational teachers and guides on the Meditation Studio platforms. I've shared a handful of brief talks on topics affecting life and work and the elements that integrate them.
Joanne Heyman is internationally recognized as a thought leader, innovator and key advisor within the pro-social sector. She is a highly sought-after coach, strategic advisor, lecturer, and facilitator. To engage her as a speaker or contributor to collective discourse, contact her team at info@heymanpartners.com.
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