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HBR On Leadership

It’s Time to Talk to Your Team About Mental Health

Dec 27, 2023
30:59
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Learn how to manage anxiety and prioritize mental health in the workplace. Explore strategies to turn anxiety into a leadership superpower. Discover how to communicate mental health struggles and support employee well-being during crises.
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Quick takeaways

  • The proper management of anxiety can transform it into a leadership superpower, providing energy, focus, and purpose in work.
  • Creating a safe space for discussions about mental health in the workplace is crucial for promoting greater mental well-being among employees.

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Anxiety as a Superpower

In this podcast episode, Maura Aaron Smili, writer, entrepreneur, and podcast host, discusses how anxiety can be reframed as a superpower. She explains that anxiety, when properly managed, can provide energy, focus, and purpose in work. However, she acknowledges that anxiety can also be debilitating and cause loss of joy and focus. By recognizing and learning from anxiety, individuals can become stronger and more resilient, ultimately transforming anxiety into a leadership superpower.

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