{"id":789,"date":"2024-11-22T15:20:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T15:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/seeingthingswhole\/?p=789"},"modified":"2024-11-22T15:20:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T15:20:23","slug":"leadership-and-wellness-building-thriving-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/seeingthingswhole\/2024\/11\/22\/leadership-and-wellness-building-thriving-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership and Wellness: Building Thriving Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>Introduction<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=26ClO7lDeE0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-790 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/seeingthingswhole\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/116\/2024\/11\/web-image-300x164.png\" alt=\"Two speakers discussing on Zoom screen\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/seeingthingswhole\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/116\/2024\/11\/web-image-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/seeingthingswhole\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/116\/2024\/11\/web-image-1024x560.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/seeingthingswhole\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/116\/2024\/11\/web-image-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/seeingthingswhole\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/116\/2024\/11\/web-image.png 1171w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the sixth episode of the Reell Insights Series in November 2024, Dr. Aja King shared why mental health and wellness are more important than ever, not just for individuals but also for teams and organizations. We explored how taking care of our minds helps us become better leaders and build thriving teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Does Mental Health Mean?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health isn\u2019t just for those with diagnoses; it\u2019s about how we manage our daily lives and emotions. From handling stress to staying grounded, caring for our mental health is part of bringing our whole selves to the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ties directly to the core values of Seeing Things Whole; curiosity, dignity, humility, and trust. Mental health supports us in becoming more thoughtful, balanced, and compassionate leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Leaders Can Support Wellness<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership is about creating environments where everyone feels respected and supported. Dr. Aja King reminded us that great leaders model self-care, vulnerability, and openness. When leaders show they care, teams thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wellness doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. Start with easy practices like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing exercises to stay calm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a support system, whether it\u2019s through therapy or your community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a walking break during your workday<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For teams, organizations can create supportive cultures by offering flexibility, encouraging open communication, and prioritizing mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing Things Whole reminds us that every part of our lives, our minds, our teams, and our values, are connected. When we take small steps to care for ourselves and others, we build better workplaces and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a moment today to pause, reflect, and ask: How can you support wellness for yourself and those around you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want more tips like these?<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSewIhcVKCPA2AaXCWk2oc4tNAYZPSbZ1AFGeyERIJZPsH6VUQ\/viewform\"> Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a> for practical advice on building stronger teams and becoming a better leader. Together, we can create workplaces where everyone thrives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your journey to better leadership starts today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction In the sixth episode of the Reell Insights Series in November 2024, Dr. Aja King shared why mental health and wellness are more important than ever, not just for individuals but also for teams and organizations. We explored how taking care of our minds helps us become better leaders and build thriving teams. 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