HRworks (Pty) Ltd hosted The HR Network Breakfast on 17th May, co-hosted by Simply Financial Services. The event was a deep dive into Leadership and Well-being, led by the insightful Dr. Mavis Mazhura, Psy.D. Her thought-provoking presentation brought to light several critical issues affecting today's leaders and their teams.
My Key Takeaways:
👉Deloitte’s Finding: 80% of organizations now prioritize well-being perhaps due to fast-paced changes impacting our work cultures.
👉Sustainable Leadership: It's crucial for leaders to maintain their own well-being to effectively support their teams without the strain of always having to appear in control.
👉Cultivating Positive Habits: Dr. Mavis Mazhura, emphasized the importance of nurturing constructive behaviors that align with organizational values to drive success.
👉Enhancing Trust and Connectivity: Addressing gaps in trust, tackling discrimination, and creating environments where everyone feels included and heard are essential for fostering genuine connections.
👉Managing Energy: Leaders need to focus on removing "energy depleters" like uncertainty, fear, and excessive workloads and fostering "energy enhancers" such as more listening and psychological safety.
👉Internal Leadership Capacity: True leadership capacity comes from within, not from external appearances. Organizations must provide support to leaders to help them become "larger containers" of capability and resilience, enhancing their ability to manage their responsibilities and well-being effectively.
❓Dr. Mavis Mazhura, challenged us with two questions:
1. What are we doing to foster well-being habits within our organizations?
2. What challenges are we facing in achieving these goals?
Let’s keep this conversation going and deepen our understanding of effective leadership. Join us at the next HRworks (Pty) Ltd breakfast on May 15th.
Written by Celeste Sirin, Founder of Employer Branding Africa
