Self-Care Can Make You a Better Leader

In today’s world of work where there is huge pressure on leaders to navigate through various disruptions, it is pretty common for them to lose their grip. Too often, they put the needs of the business or their team before their own needs. But will that help them or their teams? Only when a leader is fully present, energized, and able to show up as their best self, will their teams be motivated. How do some leaders achieve success and make it look so easy? What is the secret sauce of being a healthy, engaged leader?
 

The November edition of Leadership Excellence includes informative articles on leadership and wellness, the relevance of workplace mentorship, successful leadership strategies to survive in tough times, and more.

It is common for leaders to look out for their teams by taking on too many tasks themselves. But with burnout at record highs and a forecast of more uncertainty in the months ahead, this is not the time for leaders to sink under the weight of the responsibilities they’ve given themselves. In fact, they can’t afford it. Leaders should prioritize self-care, for their teams to be motivated and engaged, shares Magdalena Nowicka Mook (CEO, International Coaching Federation) in her article, Leaders, Caring For Your Team Starts With Caring For Yourself.

On the same lines, coach, and speaker, Felicity Dwyer in her article, Why Should Leaders Prioritize Well-Being? discusses how leaders can encourage well-being at work through behaviors that support connection.

Great leadership requires three things. And if you get those right, everything else will be easy, according to Bill Yeargin ( President and CEO, Correct Craft). In his article, What Is The Secret Sauce Of Being A Great Leader?, Bill shares the success mantras for leaders.

The remote and hybrid work environments are hampering the ability of managers and leaders to truly connect with their people, understand their well-being and stay on top of productivity. How do leaders connect better and help people to find growth opportunities within companies? Mentorship Programs might be the answer. Read Pankaj Srivastava's (CEO, MentorCloud) article, Why Workplace Mentorship Is More Important Than Ever In 2023, for valuable insights on this topic.

In brief, it is important for leaders to prioritize self-care, engage with people in good faith, create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces and maintain a positive culture to face crises and stay ahead of the competition.

We hope you enjoy reading all the articles and find some helpful tips and takeaways from this issue of Leadership Excellence.

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