Dear Air New Zealand, I read with horror that you’re rolling out in-flight Wi-Fi. I know peer pressure is a terrible thing, and there’s no doubt some customers have probably complained that you’re behind the times without internet on board. But let’s stop to think this through. You provide one of the last safe havens… Continue reading An open letter to Air New Zealand. Re-think Wi-Fi.
It’s hard to overstate how much good nature does for our well-being: Study after study documents the psychological and physical benefits of connecting with nature. People who are more connected with nature are happier, feel more vital, and have more meaning in their lives. Even in small doses, nature is a potent elixir: When their hospital room… Continue reading How Modern Life Became Disconnected from Nature | Greater Good Magazine
A study by University of California psychology professor Dean Keith Simonton offers an intriguing theory regarding the relationship between perceived leadership and intelligence. There seems to be an optimum relationship between the level of intelligence of leaders and the intelligence of the people who are being led. Given the average IQ of any group fluctuates between 100 to 110, the… Continue reading Science Says This Is the Optimal IQ to Be Considered a Good Leader | Inc.
ccording to research from HR tech company Namely, high performers take five more paid days off than average performers. Alas, people are working much more than their bodies and minds can afford. And that takes a huge toll on our health, but also on job performance and output. You might need time off more than you think!… Continue reading Are You A Workaholic? Well.. Time Off Is Essential To Boost Your Performance
I’ve spent the past few years working closely with leaders on incorporating self-care into their work lives — as a key component of their overall performance — so that an expansion in their role or responsibilities doesn’t come at the expense of their health and well-being. One CEO I worked with summed it up best when he said: “Self-care… Continue reading 6 Ways to Weave Self-Care into Your Workday | Harvard Business Review
Stress and burnout are on the rise, as leaders and employees alike struggle to keep up with the relentless pace of business. But there’s another way. Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post, has turned to tackle work-life issues with Thrive Global, a media platform that seeks to improve both well-being and performance. In this interview with… Continue reading Arianna Huffington on the link between leadership and well-being | McKinsey & Company
