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Resilience is vital in the workplace. Here's a helpful infographic on developing more of it:

https://my.happify.com/hd/how-to-build-resilience-infographic/

Thanks, happify.com!

INFOGRAPHIC: Science-Backed Strategies for Building Resilience It turns out that humans aren't as naturally resilient to stressful events as researchers once thought. Here's how you can boost your ability to bounce back.

"How you respond to a job rejection email says a lot about you." -- Sho Dewan

https://www.forbes.com/sites/shodewan/2024/05/29/3-ways-to-respond-when-you-get-rejected-for-a-job/

3 Ways To Respond When You Get Rejected For A Job Everyone in the workforce has been rejected for a job at least once in life. Some ignore them and move on, while some choose to respond. Here are 3 ways to do that.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelpacheco/2024/05/29/graduates-heres-how-to-succeed-in-your-first-job/

Here’s How To Succeed In Your First Job Success in a first job is not just about technical skills. Graduates should manage up, ask for feedback and make a work best friend to succeed in their first job.

"Research shows that psychological safety lends itself to increased innovation and trust, as well as stronger relationships and smoother decision-making." -- Jessica Hicks

https://my.happify.com/hd/4-tips-for-thriving-without-psychological-safety-at-work

4 Tips for Thriving Without Psychological Safety at Work If you dread changing tack, or even offering an opinion, at work for fear of being shut down, here's how you can cultivate a sense of safety for everyone.

"An exceptional coach acts as a goal catalyst, working alongside the client to ignite their potential. They ask insightful questions that spark self-discovery and guide them toward a clear vision of their well‑being.” -- Ashlee Honeycutt

https://lnkd.in/g25rjDGf

Whether you're looking for a new job, or wishing to stay relevant in your current role, these are not skills to be overlooked.

"While job cuts are not something you can control as an employee, what you can do is to ensure that your current skills remain relevant and that you’re able to bring value wherever you end up." -- Sho Dewan

https://lnkd.in/gXUHfWmM

"When we are clear on our core values, they can help us recognize the environments we should stay in and those we should leave." -- Shanna B. Tiayon

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_to_protect_yourself_from_stress_and_overwork

Five Ways to Protect Yourself From Stress and Work Overload A new book says we can build a kind of immunity to burnout, so we're less likely to suffer at work.

"When aiming for a triad of awareness, it is not enough for leaders to regulate their own emotions or to be only mindful of what they say to others, or to design their strategies purely around global trends and markets. An emotionally intelligent leader builds capabilities around all three." -- Melissa Wheeler

https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissawheeler/2024/03/06/despite-constant-distractions-emotionally-intelligent-leaders-focus

Despite Constant Distractions, Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Focus Emotional Intelligence was initially referred to as EQ as a parallel to the better known abbreviation for intelligence, IQ.

"Whether you’re looking to make a slight shift within your current industry or to break into an entirely new field, pivoting is the key to remaining relevant." -- Cheryl Robinson

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cherylrobinson/2024/04/03/career-pivot-strategy-for-the-remainder-of-2024

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Resilience is a competency of emotional intelligence and can help us navigate stress and conflict.



[photo credit: Jay Mount]

"38% of non-management employees have thought about quitting due to poor teamwork. And if that’s not enough, 25% of senior executives have already applied for other jobs." -- Mural.co

Download the free 2024 Teamwork Research Report here: https://lnkd.in/egZN3nHd

"Leaders need to be intentional about managing their energy after hours. Barring emergencies, when at home, they need to disconnect from leadership responsibilities and recharge by engaging in family or leisure activities." -- Remy E. Jennings, Allison S. Gabriel, and Klodiana Lanaj

https://hbr.org/2024/01/want-to-be-a-better-leader-stop-thinking-about-work-after-hours

Want to Be a Better Leader? Stop Thinking About Work After Hours. It’s not uncommon for managers to continue thinking about their job, even after the official workday is over. This may involve ruminating about an issue with an employee, trying to think of a solution to a client problem, or creating a mental to-do list for the next day. But new research shows tha...

"Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results." – Andrew Carnegie

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-do-you-know-youre-good-team-player-amy-sargent-c9zec

While psychological safety at work is the goal, can you still choose to thrive in your work environment if it's not present? Looks like the answer may be a resounding, "yes!"

https://my.happify.com/hd/4-tips-for-thriving-without-psychological-safety-at-work/

4 Tips for Thriving Without Psychological Safety at Work If you dread changing tack, or even offering an opinion, at work for fear of being shut down, here's how you can cultivate a sense of safety for everyone.

Solid advice if you're thinking it's time for a career change. Yes, maybe it's time to move on. And maybe, instead, consider falling back in love with your current job.

https://my.happify.com/hd/how-to-fall-back-in-love-with-your-job/?locale=en_US

How to Fall Back in Love with Your Job Executive coach Stella Grizont shares tips on how to go from sour to psyched about your job.

Whose job is it to create employee wellbeing?

This Organizational Development Coach addresses this, and his answer may surprise you:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZlyRrRPs5Zo

What do you think?

Whose Responsibility is Workplace Happiness

"Infuse your leadership with awe-inspiring experiences. Such leaders are not just bosses; they are seen as powerful change-makers who invite their teams into a grander vision." -- Soulaima Gourani

https://www.forbes.com/sites/soulaimagourani/2024/04/20/why-awe-is-your-secret-weapon-for-better-leadership/?sh=52b7258b32cc

Why Awe Is Your Secret Weapon For Better Leadership That jaw-dropping feeling is awe, and it's not just for your off days—it's a game-changer for your business too.

"Mentors have an opportunity to expand their repertoire of professional knowledge and skills through their instruction and facilitation of others. The organization has the opportunity to further develop and disseminate the wealth of talent, skill and knowledge of its employees." -- UCDavis.edu

https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/learning/toolkits/mentoring/benefits

"According to the Word Economic Forum's Future of Jobs 2023 report, qualities associated with emotional intelligence such as resilience, curiosity, lifelong learning, motivation, and self-awareness, are highly prized by businesses and will continue to be so for the next few years." -- Rachel Wells

https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwells/2024/01/05/emotional-intelligence-no1-leadership-skill-for-2024-says-research

Emotional Intelligence No.1 Leadership Skill For 2024, Says Research According to the World Economic Forum's Future Of Jobs 2023 report, qualities associated with emotional intelligence will be in high demand over the next few years.

"Purpose isn’t something we find at all. It’s something we can cultivate through deliberate action and reflection, and it will naturally wax and wane throughout our lives." -- Kira M. Newman

Great read!
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_purpose_changes_across_your_lifetime

"Becoming more resilient and better able to move through your setbacks will certainly improve your overall health and well‑being. Resilience may also help protect you from other mental health issues like depression and anxiety." -- K.J. Foster, Ph.D.

https://my.happify.com/hd/boost-your-ability-to-bounce-back

Boost Your Ability to Bounce Back Ever wondered why some people seem to take every setback in stride? Their secret weapon is resilience, and the good news is that anyone can develop it. Find out how now.

"Integrity forms the bedrock of trust, fostering authentic relationships built on transparency and accountability." -- Katie Landaal

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leading-integrity-grace-lessons-ethical-leadership-katie-landaal-beutc/

How's your workplace looking?

Maybe it's time to develop your (and your team's) emotional intelligence!

"A life unexamined is not worth living." -- Socrates

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fostering-end-week-reflection-leadership-discipline-o-sullivan/

“A leader’s job is not to do the work for others, it’s to help others figure out how to do it themselves, to get things done, and to succeed beyond what they thought possible.” -- Simon Sinek

https://www.isei.com/blog/mentoring-others-what-why-how

Mentoring Others: What, Why, and How If you've ever had someone pour into you to develop you into your best self, you understand how amazing that feels. To have someone who believes in you enough to take the time to help you develop and grow is a great gift. On the flip side, it can be incredible empowering and uplifting to learn to me...

"It’s important to not get lost in knee-jerk reactions so that you can see what’s actually happening and respond thoughtfully." -- Jill Suttie

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/three_steps_to_resolving_big_conflicts

Three Steps to Resolving Big Conflicts In a new book, a seasoned negotiator outlines how to move through conflict effectively, even in the most intractable situations.

"Appreciation holds unparalleled power in fostering job satisfaction and a sense of value among employees. Unlike praise, which focuses on specific accomplishments and is outcome-oriented, appreciation recognizes and values someone's overall contributions and intrinsic qualities. Genuine appreciation has the potential to cultivate a growth mindset, intrinsic motivation, and a profound sense of belonging and fulfillment in the workplace." -- Juhi Joseph

Emotional intelligence matters!

Great visual from Six Seconds:

If you're a jobseeker or an employer looking to ensure success in 2024, what are the skills you should be developing?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/11/27/the-10-most-in-demand-skills-in-2024/

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