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Practicing Emotional Wisdom
Chip Conley suggests that viewing emotions as equations can help you identify adjustable variables and constants beyond your control, making overwhelming feelings more manageable through a mathematical perspective.
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Support Human Flourishing in the Workplace
As workplaces evolve into total institutions that demand more of individuals, leaders must prioritize authenticity and support human flourishing, as 61% of employees report covering, which significantly harms their sense of self.
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Five Ways New Moms Can Reduce Stress
New parents must prioritize self-care amidst their baby’s needs, especially when returning to work; Lauren Smith Brody offers strategies like skincare, a curated wardrobe, redefining “me time,” and preparing for emotional challenges to help reduce stress for all parents.
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The Birth of the Working Mom
Lauren Smith Brody suggests viewing the first 12 weeks after birth as a “fifth trimester,” highlighting the challenges new moms face when returning to work too soon, often before they feel physically and emotionally ready, which can lead to feelings of “mom guilt.”
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Dealing with Difficult Emotions
In her video lesson, Susan David discusses how “bottling” and “brooding” hinder emotional processing and cognitive performance, offering strategies to acknowledge and label emotions compassionately to improve well-being and relationships.
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The Case for Agility in Organizations
Organizations today face the challenge of complexity driven by technology and globalization, necessitating agility and adaptability, which can be cultivated in employees through training to enhance mental flexibility and decision-making amidst uncertainty and stress.
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The Neurobiology of Intergroup Relations
Emerging neuroscience reveals that workplace stereotyping creates a self-fulfilling prophecy through stress, which disproportionately affects stereotyped groups by impairing their executive function, leading to underperformance compared to colleagues who do not face such stressors.
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Rethinking Gender, Power, and Privilege
In a male-dominated society, men benefit from privileges like assertiveness in negotiations and fewer interruptions, yet they also face societal pressures and internal struggles, highlighting that gender equality is essential for both men and women.
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Reduce Subtle Biases Against At-Risk Groups
Psychologist Valerie Purdie Greenaway’s video lesson offers strategies to combat subtle biases against LGBTQ+ individuals, older adults, and overweight individuals, emphasizing the importance of awareness in fostering an inclusive workplace.