Shameless Leadership 948: LEADERSHIP MINDSET: Why You Should Lead with Joy When the World Is on Fire
Jul 15, 2025
How can joy serve as an act of resistance in tough times? This discussion challenges the notion that joy is tone-deaf amidst suffering, asserting it as a necessity for mental health and leadership. Backed by neuroscience, the conversation reveals how joy rewires your brain and enhances team dynamics. Listeners gain practical joy practices, such as daily rituals and leadership tools, aimed at cultivating resilience. Joy is framed not as a betrayal of pain, but as a powerful balm that can foster connection and empowerment in the face of adversity.
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Joy as Resistance and Activism
- Joy is a form of resistance and activism, essential, not escapist, and is your birthright.
- Holding onto joy helps us stay human and continue in the face of collective grief and hardship.
Joy Coexists with Hardship
- Leading with joy does not mean ignoring the world's pain or hardships.
- Joy and grief can coexist; acknowledging both is crucial for genuine leadership.
Joy’s Contagious Leadership Effect
- Joy is contagious and positively influences those around us by boosting creativity and morale.
- Positive emotions can help teams thrive and sustain their work even during challenging times.
