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Emotional Well-being for Executives

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Can Great Management Improve Mental Health?

Prioritizing Mental Health for Executive Success

In the fast-paced and high-pressure world of corporate leadership, the importance of mental health for executives cannot be overstated. Executives are often tasked with navigating complex challenges, making critical decisions, and driving organizational success, all while managing demanding workloads and responsibilities. However, amidst the relentless pursuit of goals and objectives, the well-being of executives can often take a back seat.

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The prevalence of stress, burnout, and other mental health challenges in the corporate environment is staggering. According to recent studies, a significant percentage of executives report experiencing symptoms of stress and burnout, with factors such as long hours, high expectations, and intense competition contributing to these issues. Left unaddressed, these challenges can have far-reaching consequences, not only for the individuals themselves but also for their organizations.

American Psychological Association Survey Results:

  • 92% of workers said it is very (57%) or somewhat (35%) important to them to work for an organization that values their emotional and psychological well-being.

  • 92% said it is very (52%) or somewhat (40%) important to them to work for an organization that provides support for employee mental health.

  • 95% said it is very (66%) or somewhat (29%) important to them to feel respected at work.

  • 95% said it is very (61%) or somewhat (34%) important to them to work for an organization that respects the boundaries between work and nonwork time.

Articles for Your Consideration

What to read:

  1. "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk

  2. "Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope" by Johann Hari

  3. "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook" by Edmund J. Bourne

  4. "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" by David D. Burns

  5. "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead" by Brené Brown

Que Leer:

  1. "El Poder del Ahora: Una guía para la iluminación espiritual" por Eckhart Tolle

  2. "El Hombre en Busca de Sentido" por Viktor Frankl

  3. "El Cerebro del Niño: 12 estrategias revolucionarias para cultivar la mente en desarrollo de tu hijo" por Daniel J. Siegel y Tina Payne Bryson

  4. "El Caballero de la Armadura Oxidada" por Robert Fisher

  5. "Cómo Suprimir las Preocupaciones y Disfrutar de la Vida" por Dale Carnegie

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