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In the age of COVID, everything’s changed. It’s not the “new normal,” and it’s most definitely not the “old normal.” The continuous change and uncertainty can feel simultaneously both exciting and overwhelming. It can be easy to lose focus on what matters in some or all areas of our lives.

This makes how we choose to lead, both ourselves and others, even more significant. While the primary focus of this newsletter is addressing well-being in the workplace, for most of us, that workplace is now in our homes. So, consider this a resource for better living and greater well-being in general. As we’ve all learned (for those who didn’t already realize it), even if we wanted to, it’s almost impossible to fully separate who we are at home from who we are at work. And, if we do, it can take a heavy toll on our well-being.

In this newsletter, I attempt to help you navigate the chaos. It’s a mix of interesting, relevant information that I discover and personal insights based on experiences and learnings from the most challenging period in my life.

In many ways, this five-year period mimicked some of the worst aspects of COVID. After my mother’s cancer diagnosis, I quit my job and returned to the US after nine years overseas. I felt like I lost part of my identity as I became both a caregiver and a patient. I went through extended periods of isolation while recovering and managing the trauma of everything I had been through, including getting hit by a car (really, you can’t make this stuff up).

While each of us has a different story and way of dealing with things, a growing body of science and knowledge can benefit us and support our ability to manage even during the most difficult times. These basic principles and ways of being and leading can help support well-being and improve personal and organizational performance.

So, are you willing to be a leader in your own life as well as in the lives of others? Do you value your well-being and those around you enough to make the sometimes difficult yet often most rewarding choices? And, finally, do you, like I do, believe in the untapped potential in both yourself and those around you? In short, are you ready to Lead Well?

Join me on the journey to better leadership through greater well-being for you and the people you lead. Subscribe to get full access to the newsletter.

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