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Is salutogenic design the next big issue for the workplace?

Workplace Insight

A number of progressive workplace issues have crossed into mainstream thinking over the past few years, and perhaps none more so than biophilia. It is now a principle that has become an issue talked about in the mass media, as shown by a CNN interview with one of Europe’s leading proponents of biophilic office design, Oliver Heath. The interview explores how biophilia taps into our embedded love of nature to evoke certain behaviours and emotions.

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The best 30-second hacks for dealing with stress

Work Life

When you think about combating stress and anxiety at work, you probably think about major, time-intensive interventions: a weeklong beach vacation perhaps. A spa day. Or maybe getting an entirely new job altogether? All of those are great ideas, and probably would do a lot for your overall level of stress. But what—other than taking a few deep breaths before logging into your next Zoom—can you do in the midst of a hectic day to maintain some semblance of calm?

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Why You Can’t Sleep: The Surprising Role of Rumination

Success

Stress and sleep share a tricky dynamic. Quality sleep is crucial for managing stress , yet intense stress can hinder sleep. It’s a relentless cycle that many fall into, especially in today’s hustle culture where work-related stress is nearly inescapable. Work-related stress, according to the effort-reward imbalance (ERI) model , often happens when there’s a discord between the effort you put in and the rewards you receive.

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What is emotional regulation? Three ways leaders can keep their cool in challenging situations

Work Life

Emotional regulation, the ability to modulate an emotion or set of emotions , is a requirement of strong leadership. This skill serves leaders in all industries. As executive coaches, we know that holding steady under pressure and exhibiting predictable, reasonable emotional responses to challenging situations can support both psychological safety and team effectiveness.

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What Keeps Leaders Awake at Night?

OE Cam

What Keeps Leaders Awake at Night? PULSE SURVEY – SUMMARY Introduction In recent weeks, OE Cam held in depth discussions with UK leaders to identify which aspects of their roles were keeping them awake at night. We spoke to senior individuals (CEOs, COOs, CCOs, MDs, Partners, Directors and HR Directors) from 27 organisations, ranging from SME to large global organisations.

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How to fight seasonal affective disorder this winter

Work Life

The annual pattern of winter depression and melancholy—better known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD —suggests a strong link between your mood and the amount of light you get during the day. To put it simply: The less light exposure one has, the more one’s mood may decline. Wintertime blues are common, but about 10 million Americans are affected every year by a longer lasting depression called seasonal affective disorder.

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Ep 296: Maggie Olson on How to Build Financial Acumen in Your Role

Go Burrows

Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie talks about how to build financial acumen in your role so you can be more confident in conversations and projects related to the finance world. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova Chief of Staff Certification Course ABOUT MAGGIE Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief

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When the best choice might not be between two things

Work Life

Type “biggest monopolies today” into your Google search bar and click. What can you expect to find near the top of the list? You guessed it:  Google. Like Standard Oil and AT&T before government antitrust laws broke them up in 1911 and 1984 respectively, the online search engine utterly dominates its industry—so much so that its name has become the verb for online searching.