Leading for Wellness

Leading for Wellness

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  • Why Supporting Family Life Matters

    Your leader can make all the difference in how you manage work and family life. A new meta-analysis looks at all the great research on Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors (FSSB) to understand the impact on employees and leaders. We’ve got some good news – supportive leaders have better outcomes!

    Research and Additional Resources:
    • Research Article: Guo et al. (2024)
    • Learn more about Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors
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    • Download our new report: Top Tips for Employee Wellness 2024
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        32 min
      • Are Your Needs Being Met Through Work?
        We all have needs – in work and in life. But, some of our needs run deeper. Those are human needs! We all have them and if we don’t support them, our wellbeing worsens. Is your work helping to support your needs? 
        Research and Additional Resources:

        Research Article: Tusl et al. (2024)
        Learn more about motivation at work
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        36 min
      • How to Manage Chronic Health Conditions at Work
        Managing a chronic health condition can be extremely difficult. Yet, people have to do it all the time in their personal lives and at work. Luckily, some new research is providing some insights on how to better manage energy while coping with a chronic health condition.
        Research and Additional Resources:

        Research Article: den Kamp et al. (2024)
        Learn more about Burnout
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        31 min
      • Is Courage Contagious?
        When people act as allies, they often assume that their actions will inspire others. But, new research shows that may not always be the case. In fact, these acts might make observers feel deflated instead. What makes courage catchy? Find out in this episode!!
        Research and Additional Resources:

        Research Article: Thoroughgood et al. (2024)
        Read more about Courage and Confidence
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        32 min
      • Problems With Too Much Psychological Capital
        Psychological capital is a set of resources that can help improve your performance and your well-being. We love promoting this concept and encouraging people to develop their psychological capital. However, can there be too much of a good thing? New research shows there may be such a thing as too much psychological capital. Listen in to learn what signs to look out for and how to mitigate any potential challenges.
        Research and Additional Resources:

        * Research Article: Kuhlmann & Sub (2024)
        * Read more about Psychological Capital
        * Read more about how to Develop Psychological Capital
        * Download our new report: Top Tips for Employee Wellness 2024

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        32 min
      • Conversation with Geoffrey Roche: Learn from a Top Wellness Leader!
        Are you interested in hearing tips from one of the top wellness leaders in the world? We were! And we learned a ton and now you can too. Listen to learn how Geoffrey Roche (Director of Workforce Development (North America), Siemens Healthineers) makes workforces happier and healthier, the right way.
        Additional Resources:

        * Connect with Geoffrey Roche on LinkedIn
        * Read more about becoming a wellness professional
        * Download our new report: Top Tips for Employee Wellness 2024

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        36 min
      • How Toxic Air Creates Toxic Leaders
        Have you ever thought about how air pollution impacts the workplace? New research shows that bad air quality can actually impact how people act at work. Toxic air can create toxic leaders!
        Research and Additional Resources:

        * Research Article: Khan, Patel, & Barnes (2024)
        * Read more about Air Pollution and Leadership
        * Download our new report: Top Tips for Employee Wellness 2024

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        33 min
      • How to be Happy and Healthy in Retirement
        Most people think of financial planning when they think of retirement. But, have you ever considered planning for your social life in retirement? Learn why you should and how to do it!
        Research and Additional Resources:

        * Research Article:La Rue et al. (2023)
        * Read more about Retirement

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        37 min
      • Why Are You Drowsy?
        How often are you feeling drowsy at work? Can you pinpoint when it happens? New research finds that drowsiness can often occur after virtual meetings. Learn why and how you can avoid that type of fatigue!
        Research and Additional Resources:

        * Research Article: Nurmi & Pakarinen (2023)
        * Read more about Virtual Meeting Fatigue

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        33 min
      • Are You Recovering from Work the Right Way?
        You might think that recovery is all about vegging out on the couch and watching Netflix. That is one strategy – but is it the best one? Find out how you can recover better after work in this episode. The answer might surprise you!
        Research and Additional Resources:

        * Research Article: Alameer et al. (2023)
        * Read more about Recovering from Work

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        36 min

      About Leading for Wellness

      From the publisher's feed

      Odds are you’re thinking about workplace wellness wrong. Organizational psychologists and workplace experts Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer redefine workplace wellness to help you thrive at work. Based in cutting-edge research featured in their book "Leading for Wellness", they share decades worth of expertise to help you and your business reach maximum potential through surprisingly simple best practices. Each episode offers practical tips and stories based on the "Leading for Wellness" framework that you can apply on the job right away.