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!
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