The Next Big Idea Daily The Five Mindsets Every Leader Needs to Master
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Jun 2, 2025 Paula Davis, founder and CEO of the Stress and Resilience Institute, highlights modern leadership strategies in her insightful discussion. She emphasizes the importance of accessibility in leadership through small actions. Key topics include the concept of 'sticky recognition' to boost team motivation, and techniques like the 'thank you plus' method to deepen team connections. Paula introduces the ABC needs—Autonomy, Belonging, and Challenge—as essential for fostering a supportive environment, reinforcing that effective teamwork hinges on communication and psychological safety.
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Root Causes Drive Performance
- Leadership behaviors, team dynamics, and individual experiences together shape sustainable human performance.
- Current work focus is too individual; root causes of stress and disengagement need addressing.
Use 'Thank You Plus' Recognition
- Use "thank you plus" by adding why you appreciate someone to make recognition more meaningful.
- Notice others' strengths and express them to create a strong sense of mattering.
Noticing Strengths Anecdote
- Paula gave a big hug to a friend and a mutual friend noticed her kindness through her facial expression.
- This example showed how noticing strengths can be a powerful recognition act.
