R&EÂ Monthly 1:2:1 Newsletter
Welcome to another edition of our monthly 1:2:1 newsletter by Jeremy Dean, Founder of riders&elephants. This goes out to over 45,000 leaders worldwide, connected by our shared passion for crafting emotional culture and creating more emotionally aware leaders and teams.
In your 1:2:1 this month, you'll discover:
- 1 ECD Activity: Stakeholder Change Activity
- 2 pieces of content to inspire: The Little Things That Make Employees Feel Appreciated + The Stoics were right – emotional control is good for the soul
- 1 Tool/Activity Worth Testing:Â Cards for Humanity
- ECDTV Episode:Â Starting Small. Incorporating Emotions in Leadership
Scroll down to discover more about rehumanising the workplace...
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1 ECDÂ
Activity
Navigating change in an organisation is not only about managing the internal team's emotions but also ensuring external stakeholders are aligned and onboard. This activity delves deep into understanding the emotional journey of stakeholders during change.
Use The ECD to answer this question:
How do we want our stakeholders to feel when faced with this change?
Step 1. Desired Emotion Selection: Identify your stakeholders impacted by the change. From The ECD, choose three black cards that represent the emotions you want stakeholders to feel regarding the change.
Step 2. Potential Red Flags: Still considering your stakeholders, select three white cards representing emotions you don't want them to feel but acknowledge they might.
Step 3. Card Discussion: Dive into why each stakeholder group's particular emotions (both pleasant and unpleasant) were chosen, reflecting on previous interactions or feedback.
Step 4. Strategy Formulation: For each selected emotion, brainstorm actions to evoke desired feelings and address the potential red flags and concerns.
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.
Appreciation: The Human Connection We Often Miss.
One of the most beautiful truths about appreciation is its simplicity. It’s neither costly nor time-consuming. While anyone, from a newbie to a seasoned player, can sprinkle appreciation around, it's a game-changer when leaders champion it. Because when they do, a wave of appreciation radiates through, transforming culture in its wake. Dive in, connect, and appreciate – it's truly contagious.
Self-awarenessÂ
2. The Stoics were right – emotional control is good for
the soul
Over the past three years, I've immersed myself in the teachings of Stoic philosophy. This journey has revealed a profound truth: before leading and managing others effectively, one must begin the journey to learn the strategies to master one's own emotions. Stoicism is equipping me with tools to refine my self-leadership and emotional strategy.Â
1 Tool/Activity Worth Testing
Cards for Humanity
A Hands-on Approach to Inclusive Design:
Each round, you're dealt two unique cards - a person and a trait. Your mission? Devise ways to accommodate their specific needs. Engaging and insightful, it's a game changer for inclusivity. Dive in and explore now!
Something I've been pondering...
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Leaders often prioritise strategic decision-making, yet many overlook the significance of being emotionally strategic. For those not intentionally shaping an emotional culture strategy, there's a risk of unintentionally suppressing team emotions, leading to unforeseen consequences. The most effective leaders recognise and deliberately craft a strategy centred around emotions within their teams.
ECDTV.
New ways. New ideas. New answers. New perspectives. Watch the latest ECDTV videos here...
Jeremy highlights the significance of emotions in organisational change, pushing leaders to prioritise emotional impact alongside functional aspects. Learn how a game-based approach can guide leaders in crafting the emotional journey of their teams during transitions. Dive deeper into the balance between emotions and cognition in this insightful short.
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