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“Am I good for this organization?” Why good leaders need to take care of themselves, too.
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Taking good care of yourself is not optional if you aim to be an effective leader. That’s one lesson journalist Greg Lukianoff learned more than a decade ago after overcoming a bout of severe depression.
Before he got better, the idea of seeking out help and taking personal time to navigate through that dark period struck him as selfish. But then he tried viewing the situation through a more objective lens. He asked himself whether in his current state, he was a healthy contributor to his organization.
He realized that good leaders not only take care of their staff, but also themselves. What’s more, leaders who can show vulnerability can forge better relationships and connections with the people they work with. It frees people up to be themselves — a freedom that’s likely to lead to increased creativity and investment in the organization.
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Watch more videos with insights from leading changemakers in Stand Together’s Insights from Changemakers playlist ►youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-0tjFMo6OJeyP8ag50opr81-srZjJlK
And visit Stand Together’s website to learn more ► standtogether.org
“Am I good for this organization?” Why good leaders need to take care of themselves, too.
For more stories, ideas, and advice from changemakers tackling our biggest challenges, subscribe to Stand Together ► youtube.com/standtogethercc
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Taking good care of yourself is not optional if you aim to be an effective leader. That’s one lesson journalist Greg Lukianoff learned more than a decade ago after overcoming a bout of severe depression.
Before he got better, the idea of seeking out help and taking personal time to navigate through that dark period struck him as selfish. But then he tried viewing the situation through a more objective lens. He asked himself whether in his current state, he was a healthy contributor to his organization.
He realized that good leaders not only take care of their staff, but also themselves. What’s more, leaders who can show vulnerability can forge better relationships and connections with the people they work with. It frees people up to be themselves — a freedom that’s likely to lead to increased creativity and investment in the organization.
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Watch more videos with insights from leading changemakers in Stand Together’s Insights from Changemakers playlist ►youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-0tjFMo6OJeyP8ag50opr81-srZjJlK
And visit Stand Together’s website to learn more ► standtogether.org
