Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman This Is What Broke The American Workplace With Dr. John Delony
Aug 2, 2024
Dr. John Delony, an expert in mental health and workplace dynamics, dives into the profound link between leadership and employee well-being. He reveals how managers significantly impact mental health, often more than doctors do. Delony discusses the heavy pressures of the modern workplace and the critical need for leaders to genuinely care for their teams. He underscores the power of vulnerability in leadership, emphasizing that building trust can drive productivity and foster a healthier work environment.
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Information Overload Fuels Exhaustion
- Modern life piles so many demands and contradictory information onto people that exhaustion is both mental and physical.
- John Delony argues work becomes the last anchor for community, increasing pressure on employees.
Work Became The Last Social Anchor
- Many social roles (faith, family, physicians) that once taught boundaries have shifted into the workplace.
- That shift makes employers the default place to anchor people's needs beyond work.
Plan A Patient Exit If Job Is Unsustainable
- Start planning an exit or pivot if your role's constraints are irreversible and harming you.
- Incrementally prepare financially and skill-wise before you make the change.