Humor, health, and gratitude

The Mental Breakdown - Edition #85

From the Coaches

Bob Kulhan explores how leaders can create an environment conducive to humor, laughter, bonding, and resilience in Resilience And Change: Realistic Optimism And Humor.

Allison Dunn provides insights on measuring the financial health of your business, emphasizing the importance of tracking key indicators such as new customer acquisition and customer satisfaction in 8 Ways to Measure the Financial Health of Your Business.

Janelle Bruland encourages leaders to adopt a more gracious attitude, highlighting the importance of recognizing the gifts and abundance in your life, even during challenging times, in Choose an Attitude of Gratitude.

Lolly Daskal discusses the detrimental impact of indecisiveness on leadership in The One Trait Every Leader Should Eliminate.

Dr. Julie Gurner emphasizes that whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, or executive, preparing for high-pressure moments is essential for success in How to Thrive Under Pressure

Chris Laping advises leaders to avoid and remove brilliant jerks from their organizations, as their negative behavior can harm everyone around them in How to Deal with Brilliant Jerks

From the Operators & Investors

Dr. Sasha Shillcutt suggests that leaders need to reconnect with their core motivations and values to combat burnout in 5 Steps to Beat Burnout By Defining Your 'Why.’

Adam Mendler speaks with Jeff VanDixhorn about his ventures in athletic operations, where he emphasizes the importance of creating a positive organizational culture, focusing on problem-solving and equipping employees with necessary tools in Prioritize People and Culture: Interview with Jeff VanDixhorn.

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