Thinkers50 hosts a LinkedIn Live session to discuss mental health in the workplace.
It’s not just your Zoom background that’s blurry. The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting rise in hybrid work have intertwined our personal and professional lives. Now more than ever, workplace stress is seeping into our personal lives and personal anxieties are infiltrating our workday personalities. Prioritizing mental health in the workplace has become not just a necessity, but a moral imperative, and a top priority for many leaders. As May is globally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, two leading organizations of top business thinkers, Thinkers50 and Silicon Guild, are joining forces to address this pressing issue through a joint initiative, Mind Matters. We are actively working on this.
Mind Matters, a series of insightful discussions hosted on LinkedIn Live, has emerged as a beacon of knowledge and support for all individuals and leaders navigating the complexities of workplace well-being. Moderated by Maura Aarons Mele, renowned author of The Anxious Achiever and finalist for the Thinkers50 2023 Leadership Award, each session will shed light on important aspects of workplace mental health. is promised.
Monica Cosman, Marketing and Communications Director at Thinkers50, said: This is not surprising given that the pandemic has significantly contributed to an increase in anxiety and other mental health issues. But it’s also part of the recognition that an organization’s success depends on its people. Markets are often seduced by technology, but technology is developed and delivered by humans. The human side of technology and organizations has never been more important. ”
What sets Mind Matters apart is our distinguished panel of experts, comprised of luminaries from a variety of fields, including business, management, and mental health advocacy. This series promised to shed light on what mental health and wellbeing looks like in today’s new hybrid workplaces and how it impacts leadership.
Some of the world’s top management thinkers who share their expertise in this series include Amy Edmondson, Andrew Burns, Sun-Ying Xian, Rita McGrath, Alison Meister, Megan Reitz, and more. Their collective wisdom comes together to tackle multifaceted themes such as burnout, leadership, psychological safety, and the dangers of perfectionism, creating a culture where emotional well-being thrives alongside professional success. We provide comprehensive insights to help you grow.
More than just a conversation, the session will equip participants with actionable strategies to seamlessly integrate mental wellness into their organizational framework. Mind Matters strives to foster a paradigm shift in how we recognize and address mental health challenges in the workplace by fostering honest conversations and sharing best practices.
The importance of this initiative extends beyond the corporate realm. It resonates with individuals on a very personal level. In times marked by unprecedented levels of stress and uncertainty, the need for compassionate leadership and resilient organizational cultures has never been more evident. Mind Matters is a testament to our belief that by nurturing the minds of our employees, we sow the seeds of collective prosperity and sustainable success. Sessions will be held on Thinkers50 LinkedIn Live every Tuesday in May at 11am EDT / 4pm BST. It’s completely free to use. Links to each session are below.
May 7: How to improve your work for everyone’s mental health with Rita McGrath, Poornima Luthra and Andrew Barnes.
May 14th: Deal with anxiety, overwhelm, and pressure to be perfect with Sanyin Xian
May 21: No more burnout: How to fight back, find time, and stop letting technology win (Allison Meister)
May 28: Leaders Speak Up: Solving Workplace Mental Health with Amy Edmondson, Megan Reitz and Peter Sims
There are no limits to what we can accomplish when it comes to developing our minds.
