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Bullying is never far from the headlines.
It happens when people throw their weight around in classrooms, workplaces and on social media.
Here’s a reminder of how we can be good leaders, colleagues, and friends. The kind of people that inspire others, without acting like bullies.
Here’s a reminder about including people in social situations
Leaders make people feel valued.
It is a skill that comes with practice.
One trick, in a social setting, is to ask open questions.
What does your team do?
Who uses your service?
Can I introduce you to any of the attendees?
Most people like the chance to share something about themselves. It makes them feel included.
Leaders show others that they are welcome to be themselves. Perhaps that is a goal for all of us to work on in 2023?
The first step to managing in diverse spaces involves listening.
If we know the people around us well enough, we can tell when something isn’t right.
That’s when we can step up and ask how are things going?
Showing we are ready to listen and to support goes a long way to improving tricky situations.
The story in the video shows how this principle works in the real world.
Why not share what works for you when you manage diversity in your team (and don’t forget to leave a Like on the video)!
There are a few simple, steps we can take to look after ourselves and improve our mental health.
Take a look at the video if you want a reminder of what they are.
Leave a Like if the information helps you and check back on the YouTube channel for related content in future.
Let’s hear it for the leaders!
They are the ones who inspire others to try their best, even in tough times.
If you work for long enough, you will see examples of Good, Indifferent and Poor leadership.
Judging by the personal development conversations I’ve had, over time, people like being led by:
Human beings, not controlling by-the-book types.
People who can smile, even after the plan goes wrong.
Bosses who want their teams to learn from what went wrong. Then try again.
So, who is the best leader you have come across? Which of the three qualities in the YouTube video below did they get right?
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One day I want to be as wise as James Earl Jones (he provides the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars saga).
Or maybe as creative as Clint Eastwood (a film director and musician).
I might even settle for a touch of William Shatner’s curiosity (well known space explorer).
Although these gents are now in their nineties their wisdom, creativity and curiosity were always present.
Having said that, our own unique talents can sometimes lie below the surface of our everyday armour. We can be scared to show others just how talented we are whether we are fifteen, or fifty. We have to decide we can be vulnerable, then get and hold other people’s attention.
So we need to get out of our own way and actively chase after personal success. If we are doing this, our life goals should include:
How does that sound to you?
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The hardest part about living with a mental health challenge?
Others can’t see it.
Broken limb?
We wear a plaster cast.
Feeling broken down?
We need to start talking.
Being vulnerable.
Opening up about the hurt.
Inviting someone to support us.
In person, or online.
In confidence.
In our own interests (and for the sake of our loved ones).
It is always a good time to talk.
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So, what has September felt like to you?
Post-pandemic is it business as usual, once again?
Or, is it more like something from a science fiction film, complete with rapid testing and face coverings?
Happiness involves choice.
Making change happen starts with moving towards a goal.
Everyone choosing to follow a different path after lockdown has had to plan their way forward. Maybe that is something you want to do? If so there’s plenty of information in the posts here to get you started.
Check out the download section too, if you want some ideas on where to focus your attention.
The first step is to ask yourself, what do I want to change by the end of next month?
Then figure out what your next step looks like.
Then take it.
Leave a reply and let everyone know how you get on!
Step 4 in the Covid-19 recovery process means fewer restrictions.
Step 4 doesn’t mean everything is back to business as usual, workwise.
In fact, it could take a while for ‘usual’ to emerge.
Blended Working: Pros and Cons
How does a blended approach of 50:50 working from home and an office sound?
The Pros are obvious:
The Cons are less obvious:
What We Choose Affects Our Happiness
Our choices will affect our happiness.
A well-thought through choice will help build job satisfaction.
A casual one could cause damage.
So, it is worth taking time to figure out what we want from the work we do.
That reflection will help us form new work goals which help us deliver better results.
Why not have your say. What will you do differently, when you go back to work?
It has been another tough year.
The Coronavirus is still knocking people for six.
Relatives and friends looking after loved ones are feeling invisible and under-valued.
For instance, research shows more than 7 out 10 UK carers haven’t practiced self-care and had a break in 12 months (a link to the report is below).
Which mean thousands of people are exhausted. Which means tired relatives struggling to focus on caring for a loved one. Which leaves the cared for person with less than the full support they need.
Vaccination is making a difference. Society may look different before too long.
Hopefully, by June 2022, better support will be offered to carers and carers will be more visible and valued. If so, the cared for will feel the benefit.
‘Breaks or breakdown’, Carers Week 2021 report – Carers UK
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