

77. The Health Dividend: How Organization Wellness Pays 3X Returns
Feb 19, 2025
Dr. Donna-Marie Arias, a global executive leader with 25 years of expertise in organizational design and change management, unpacks the measurable benefits of workplace wellness. She reveals insights from a landmark case study that transformed a struggling financial institution into a health leader, showing how this correlates with market performance. Dr. Arias discusses the critical metrics for assessment, the impact of collaborative cultures, and how AI adoption shapes organizational health, emphasizing sustainability and the science behind effective leadership.
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Organizational Health
- Organizational health enables organizations to reach their full potential by aligning everyone from frontline employees to senior managers.
- It's about how an organization operates, creating a shared experience tied to mission, vision, and goals, driving efficiency and operational excellence.
Leading by Example
- Leaders should role-model healthy behaviors, aligning their actions with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
- Develop action plans to ensure alignment with performance and organizational health, and drive those plans within your team.
The Importance of Relationships
- Strong organizational health relies on relationships where employees feel heard, have a sense of belonging, and feel cared for.
- These three elements strengthen relationships between managers, employees, and partners.