Discover what it means to thrive in today’s dysregulated world on the latest episode of the Leadovation podcast. Listen in below to host Dean Newlund and Wisdom Works CEO Renee Moorefield as they unpack what it means to be a thriving leader and how to support thriving across an organization.
In the episode, Renee and Dean discuss…
- Thriving as defined in leadership and life
- Personalized leadership assessment tools
- Integrating wellbeing in workplaces
- Cultural shifts for sustainable leadership
- The power of vision and purpose
“Thriving is courageous work. It’s not just about behaving normally. It is not just about changing behavior. It’s about re-looking at how we are living, what we identify with, and the energy we’re getting from that identity.” — Renee Moorefield, CEO, Wisdom Works Group
Key Takeaways:
- Thriving is defined as feeling internally well-resourced and capable of meeting life and work complexities with vitality, competence, and a growth mindset, shifting from depletion to flourishing.
- The ‘Be Well Lead Well Pulse’ tool uses 19 psychosocial metrics, such as resilience and purpose, to identify where leaders and teams stand and to create actionable strategies for thriving.
- Organizations that integrate thriving into their practices see tangible benefits, including higher morale, engagement, and creativity, even during challenging times like the pandemic.
- Thriving requires the courage to question deeply ingrained habits, cultural norms, and personal identities, fostering alignment between values, energy, and actions in work and life.
