Introduction

This episode of Jason the Bart Show discusses the importance of having friends when struggling with mental health. The current global climate is causing a lot of uncertainty, which can be unsettling and drive people crazy. The pandemic has been going on for almost three years, causing people to become burned out. It is important to have friends to lean on in times of need, both inside and outside of work. Jason and the guest talk about the pressures of the current situation, and how having support systems can help. The conversation centers around the difficulties of being a leader and having to manage chaos. Both parties agree that it is difficult to manage and control the craziness and disruption that comes with being a leader and that it can be mentally exhausting. They also agree that it is important to try and control the pendulum from swinging too far in one direction and to try to control disruption. The discussion also touches on the importance of being system, data and metric driven, in order to help manage the chaos. This conversation is about the importance of having a work environment that promotes positive mental health. The conversation touched on the importance of communication and how it can help level and smooth out volatile and disruptive situations. The speaker also discussed the challenge of being an owner and trying to provide a work environment that promotes positive mental health while also recognizing that they cannot be responsible for someone's health when they are not in the work environment. The speaker suggested that emotional intelligence is important when recognizing if something is going on and that it is necessary to ask the question without expecting someone to tell them. The conversation between the two speakers focuses on how to create a positive mental health culture in the workplace. They emphasize the importance of having an open door policy and providing an understanding environment for employees. They also discuss the importance of realistic expectations when it comes to employees and owners, as well as the need for communication and transparency. Additionally, they talk about the need to watch employees and their behavior to identify any red flags that could indicate issues related to mental health. Finally, they emphasize that while they are not mental health professionals, they can still provide a safe and positive environment for their team.