October is World Mental Health Month. Here are 4 new books to help you unlock your full potential
October is World Mental Health Month, aimed at addressing mental health issues with a unifying global voice. Business leaders have a unique opportunity to raise awareness and nurture employee mental health and well-being.
Four new books explore how nurturing the parts of ourselves that make us human, not just leaders, is the driving force to facilitate change within an organization.
The Power of Conscious Connection
What if there was a way to face our challenges and revamp how we live and lead to maintain a happier lifestyle? As a Harvard fellow with an MEd in counseling psychology, Talia Fox recognizes the importance of being intentional with our mental health and how compassion goes a long way in a crisis-driven culture. The Power of Conscious Connection uses an innovative framework known as the “L.O.V.E.” system of habits (listen, observe, value, engage) that supports our ability to stay connected, embraces empathy as a solution, and emphasizes the value of communication. Her professional experiences, personal journey, and inspiring tips are a progressive guide for leaders learning how to prioritize well-being, advocate for mental health awareness, and challenge the stigma. From tools for improving emotional intelligence and systems thinking to methods for aligning values and creating effective communication, Fox changes the narrative and portrays leadership as a transformative movement.
Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong
The employee experience is vital to making a difference within organizations. Written by executive coach Jerry Colonna, Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong is a profound guide on how companies can break free from the trap of toxic leadership and foster an environment for growth by incorporating belonging, ethics, and purpose. With keen insights into ways to create an inclusive workplace and how we view leadership culture, Colonna demonstrates how we can redefine leadership by expanding our views, being our authentic selves, and creating conditions for others to heal and share their stories. When we do the work to help colleagues feel valued for who they are and not just what they do, we cause a ripple effect of inspiration among leaders and teams.
The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead With Empathy … Shine Your Light in the World
Executive leadership coach Hortense le Gentil combines real-life stories, extensive research, and practical tools to show that we are simply humans, not superheroes–and that is our greatest strength. In her new book The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead With Empathy … Shine Your Light in the World, she shows how to rise above limitations and unlock our true potential. Using a three-pronged approach, le Gentil dives deeper into how we can prioritize mental health while maintaining focus on achieving our goals successfully. She identifies “mindtraps” and explains how to confront these mental obstacles with a “mindshift” to overcome our fears. She also delves into the “mindbuild,” highlighting the importance of creating space for a more authentic version of ourselves, allowing us to better connect with others.
Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life
If you’ve ever experienced burnout–physical, mental, emotional, social, or spiritual–and felt like you’re at the tipping point, you’re not alone or doing something wrong. Physician Neha Sangwan understands that burnout isn’t a personal failure but a wake-up call. Using science-backed research and conceptual tools, Powered by Me is a pivotal example of how you can take care of your mental health, become recharged, and optimize your performance. Sangwan encourages leaders to utilize the inside-out approach, which “takes into account all factors, visible and invisible, to create more spaciousness, creativity, and personal power. This will expand your inner resourcefulness, allowing you to do more with less and knowing when to do less.” Her revolutionary book equips readers with strategies on how to realign and reconnect so that they can be in tune with the best versions of themselves.
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