Renewal Practices for Corporate Leaders

By Ivan LiashenkoBased on Boyatzis & Smith (2012)

• Social evaluation

• Impact on others

• Making things happen

• Uncontrollable situations

• Responsibility for the organization

Stress Factors

1 Outcome or activity is important to you2 Outcome or consequence is uncertain3 You are being observed or evaluated4 Anticipate these conditions

Power Stress – leaders’ specific stress that comes from being responsible for people, organizations or outcomes.

Career

Cumulative

Str

ess

• Stress builds up• Aren't given time or preparation in practices

that reverse its chronic effects• Not taught how to renew

• Stress builds up by itself• Renewal does not come by itself

(in limited time and as is conditions)

Consciously devote time and arrange renewal session

Renewal Practices

Meditation or prayer

Yoga, tai chi, or martial arts practice

A loving moment with your spouse, partner, or significant other

PLAYING with your spouse, partner, or significant other

Doing something for another person to help him or her

Coaching or mentoring someone (formally or informally)

Helping a friend with a compassionate approach (not trying to fix them)

Modest exercise that you do regularly

Thinking about values or purpose

Talking with others about your shared values or purpose

• Build conversations about renewal into your relationships

• Without intentionality renewal will be unsustainable

Stress WILL HAPPEN, but renewal will only occur if you MAKE IT HAPPEN.

Playfulness

HopeMind

fulness

Compassion

Effective, resonant relationships

Thank you!