It was Stephen Covey who said, “Next to physical survival, the greatest need of a human being is psychological survival—to be understood, to be affirmed, to be validated, to be appreciated.” It’s a philosophy that Judy Umlas, Senior Vice-President of …
Take old friends from the army, mix in equal parts problem-solving and innovation, and what do you get? Water from air, of course. Sounds like a fairy tale but it’s a true story coming out of Tel Aviv, Israel.
As …
One of the fun parts of my job (there are many!) is being able to celebrate leaders—such as Nike’s Jorge Casimiro and UBS’s Scott Pann—who embrace personal wellbeing and inspire, mobilize, sustain, and role-model wellbeing behaviors inside their workplace.…
1. They develop a personal wellbeing vision
Some leaders call it their personal business plan, others—like Nike’s Jorge Casimiro—call it their “inner Pre.” Your Inner Pre (named after track and field star Steve Prefontaine who was one of the original …
Some leaders like to talk about leading wellbeing. Personally, I get more enthused by those who put their words into action. That’s why, as part of Wisdom Works’ The Face of Wellbeing Leadership series, it was a delight to have …
A few weeks ago I sat down with my former business partner, Nina Peterson, to discuss what it means for her to lead wellbeing. Our conversation made me smile. Not only was it great to hear her voice, she shared …
In 1946, the World Health Organization (WHO) gave the world a new way to think about health. Instead of equating it with “not ill,” WHO said true health is “a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and …
Executive burnout. It’s everywhere. In fact, the Wall Street Journal reports that a recent Harvard Medical School study finds an astounding 96% of senior leaders feel burn out to some degree, and one-third label it extreme. According to Dr. …
(Part 1)As Wisdom Works helps leaders develop strategies for advancing the health and well-being of organizations and communities, we often have the good fortune of meeting big thinkers who stretch the boundaries of what’s possible. One of these visionaries …
