R&E Monthly 1:2:1 Newsletter
Welcome to another edition of our monthly 1:2:1 newsletter by Jeremy Dean, Founder of riders&elephants. Your ultimate monthly guide to more human & successful workplaces.
This broadcast goes out to you and over 41,000 other leaders worldwide interested in simple ways to rehumanise the workplace.
In your May 1:2:1 you'll discover:
- 1 ECD Activity: Desired Emotion Activation
- 2 pieces of content to inspire: How Leaders Can Optimize Teams’ Emotional Landscapes + The New Psychology of Belonging
- 1 Tool/Activity Worth Testing: Barriers to Change Cards by Xplane
- Bonus ECDTV Episode: Elephant Rider Insights with Melanie Howell, People & Transformation at BurgerFuel
Scroll down to discover more about rehumanising the workplace...
Latest
1 ECD
Activity
Here's an activity you can complete individually or collectively to cultivate desired emotions at work. Reflect, share selections, and brainstorm actions to foster those emotions to proactively shape a more positive and fulfilling work experience.
Use The ECD to answer this question:
What pleasant emotion have you not felt in your work recently but you want to experience more often?
Step 1: Select the black ECD card/s that best answers this question.
Step 2: Ask each person to share the card they selected and why
Step 3: Brainstorm one action you can take to cultivate that feeling in your work next week.
2 Pieces of Content
To Inspire
Here are two pieces of content that I hope will help you see the world slightly differently and provoke you to do the work that matters to humanise the workplace.
Are you feeling emotionally drained at work? Well, you're not alone. Many people and teams still haven't recovered fully after the tumultuous events of 2020. There is a surge of emotions in the workplace, and leaders need to step up their game to navigate this new emotional landscape. But here's the twist: effectively managing emotions can actually help prevent burnout. This intriguing article introduces four strategies that leaders can use to nurture, align, acknowledge, and diversify emotions in their teams, ultimately creating a healthier work environment. If you're tired of the same old burnout talk, this article offers a fresh perspective that will leave you inspired and ready to transform your team's emotional wellbeing. Get ready to unleash productivity while keeping burnout at bay!
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2. The New Psychology of Belonging by Kim Samuel
Did you know that belonging is not just about having friends and family? It's so much more than that! This awesome article dives deep into the concept of belonging and how it's way bigger than what Abraham Maslow originally thought. We're talking about connection to people, place, power, and purpose! And guess what? It's not just some abstract idea, but a basic right we all have. The article even explores how Indigenous traditions and ancient myths recognized the power of belonging. Oh, and there's a fascinating story about Nelson Mandela's perspective on isolation and belonging. Trust me, this is an eye-opening read that will make you see the world in a whole new way!
1 Tool/Activity Worth Testing
Barriers to Change Cards by Xplane
"We believe the fastest, most effective path to implement change or deploying a strategy starts with empathy. XPLANE’s Barriers to Change Cards help you explore the top 36 reasons why people resist change—and how overcoming these barriers can lead to lasting change. "
Something I've been pondering...
“Let's shift the focus from making work meaningful to fostering meaningful connections; they cultivate purpose, leading to meaningful work. Not the other way around."
ECDTV.
New ways. New ideas. New answers. New perspectives.
Watch the latest ECDTV videos here...
In this episode, learn all about Mel Howell, People & Transformation at BurgerFuel. Mel is a courageous leader who cares deeply about humanising the workplace. She's rolled out People Experience and Customer Experience projects using The ECD and The CXD to redesign at over 50 Burgerfuel stores around New Zealand. This is one of the biggest and most transformational stories we've heard from an organisation using our games to change how they engage their employees and create memorable customer experiences.
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