LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
The Wellness-Leadership Connection
By Steve Adubato , PhD Freelance Contributor
When it comes to the wellness-leadership connection , as leaders , we have a responsibility to create an organization and team culture that promotes the wellbeing of every team member . Some of the actions a great leader can take to promote a “ culture of wellness ” in the organization or team they are responsible for include the following :
◾ Flextime . While not possible in every organization , for many of us as leaders we need to be focused more on the impact of people ’ s work versus the activity of
making sure they are “ working ” a specific set of hours that is rigidly set in stone .
◾ If possible … work remotely . Allow team members to work remotely when they can “ get their work done ” effectively without having to commute or deal with traffic . Just requiring people to come into the office for the sake of coming in is counterproductive .
◾ Reduce the number and length of your meetings . As leaders , we need to stop calling so many meetings that go on forever . Look at every meeting you are calling and ask yourself is this meeting necessary and is there is a simpler way to achieve your objective ?
◾ Family first . If team members need to deal with their own wellbeing or the wellbeing of family members , it is family first . Make sure that team member knows that as a leader you understand that the priority in their life must always be to their family .
◾ Set time to exercise . This clearly means different things to different people as physical abilities and limitation to exercise are highly personal . Whether it is a vigorous run , a bike ride , a stroll outside , stretching , or yoga , find what works best for you and puts you in the best frame of mind to deal with the challenges of the day .
Steve Adubato , PhD , is the author of five books including , “ Lessons in Leadership .” His sixth book , “ Lessons in Leadership 2.0 : The Tough Stuff ,” will be released in summer 2023 . He is an Emmy
® Award-winning anchor with programs airing on Thirteen / WNET ( PBS ) and NJ PBS . He has also appeared on CNN , NPR and NBC ’ s Today Show . Steve Adubato ' s “ Lessons in Leadership ” video podcast with co-host Mary Gamba airs Sundays at 10:00 a . m . on News 12 +. For more information visit
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