Finding purpose beyond the office

The Mental Breakdown - Edition #139

From the Coaches

Jorge Giraldo emphasizes the value of setting personal goals outside of work to find meaning and momentum in life, sharing his experience of participating in the Southern Ocean leg of the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race as a significant personal goal in Feeling Short on Purpose? Have a Personal Goal Instead.

Ande Lyons discusses the impact of entrepreneurship on personal relationships and offers strategies to maintain and strengthen these relationships while pursuing business goals in When Your Loved One Isn’t an Entrepreneur.

Jonathan J. Kaufman delves into the complexities of evolving work culture, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of social, economic, and political influences on mental health and job design in the workplace, in A New Year, A New Bite at The Apple in Reconstructing a Healthy Work Culture.

Rich Bello shares healthy habits leaders can cultivate to boost energy and prevent burnout in 2024, offering nine practical strategies in 9 Habits for Leaders to Gain More Energy in 2024.

Sue Heilbronner expresses concern about the overuse of the word "safe" in workplace situations and advocates for reserving it for genuinely threatening circumstances in "Safe” Is a Risky Safe Word.

Stephanie Kirby provides insights into leadership development for entrepreneurs, highlighting common challenges and offering practical strategies for growth in Leadership Development for Entrepreneurs: Proven Strategies to Grow.

From the Operators & Investors

Arvid Kahl explores the creator economy and argues that it may be more accurately described as the attention economy, where gaining and retaining attention is vital in Rethinking the Creator Economy.

Adam Mendler interviews Evan Harrison, CEO of Kiss the Ground, exploring leadership lessons from running a nonprofit organization and emphasizing the importance of a clear mission, core teams, measurable goals, and making team members feel heard in Move Forward With Measurable Goals.

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