Employees with the 'Sunday scaries'? Here's how to get your workforce excited about work
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Leaders, just like employees, experience 'Sunday scaries,' an anxiety felt as the weekend concludes. To combat this, one CEO emphasizes the importance of personal rituals like digital detoxes, which enable him to engage meaningfully with his family. Furthermore, he advocates for leading with empathy, supporting employees as they transition back to work. By fostering an environment of understanding and psychological safety, leaders can alleviate workplace anxiety, enhance engagement, and stimulate innovation among team members who feel valued and understood.
Ultimately, it’s about fostering a supportive, understanding environment that enables employees to transition back to work with less anxiety and more engagement.
Leading with empathy means understanding your team's emotions and perspectives, which fosters trust, psychological safety, and an overall healthier workplace.
By implementing strategies to support teams, leaders can create a work culture where employees feel valued, leading to increased innovation and engagement.
Taking the time for personal rituals and digital detoxes can have a significant impact on addressing the Sunday scaries and promoting overall well-being.
Read at Fast Company
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