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by Nancy Vepraskas  - October 26, 2021

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It’s time to make the critical shift from leading the business by yourself to leading an organization of people. At P2Excellence, we help you navigate the uncharted territories of organizational growth with clarity and confidence.

Productivity Wheel Reminders

1 - Work Accomplishments

Be the voice of your brand!

2- Skills Development

Turning great into greater.

3 - Knowledge Growth

Keep expanding your reach by expanding your knowledge, being curious and staying current.

4- Self-care and Balance

Bring your best self to work every day.

5 - Network Expansion

Personal and professional growth through people, contacts new and old.

6 - Relationship Development

Genuine and meaningful collaboration with co-workers, teams and leaders.

Health & Wellness

So you are ‘back at work’ – wherever that may be – and not about to join the ‘great resignation’ (we hope) anytime soon. But are you taking care of yourself in the process? Here are some links we hope will motivate you to TAKE CARE OF YOU!

  • Physical Activity
    Ever hear of the ‘Couch to 5K’ program? It has a wonderfully inspiring backstory, and the resulting ‘couch to 5K’ program has been adopted by the UK’s National Health System (NHS). It’s free, it’s fun, and puts you in control of your health. Read More
  • Meditation
    Give yourself the gift of inner calm, inner peace, restful sleep. These apps are full of easy meditation techniques of varying lengths.
  • Breathing Techniques
    You are just a few breaths away from learning simple mindfulness exercises that will help with stress management, pain control, and – well – breath control!
    Try these apps:
Becoming a Better Leader

Inspiring and thought-provoking Podcasts & TED Talks

1. The Tim Ferriss Show

Author of bestselling book The 4-Hour Workweek, Tim Ferriss hosts a fascinating podcast where he interviews some of the world’s most successful people – from Vitalik Buterin (creator of cryptocurrency Ethereum) to Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx – and goes deep into unpicking their tools, tactics and techniques for reaching the top of their game.

2. How I Built This

How I Built This is hosted by journalist Guy Raz, who interviews founders from a wide variety of industries about how they set up their companies and the ways they have been navigating remote working by “building resilience”. Hear from SoulCycle, Dropbox, Lyft, Airbnb, Shake Shack and many others – and don’t dismiss episodes you might not think are relevant to you. There is something to learn from everyone.

3. Big Money Energy

Hosted by American real estate mogul, author and reality TV actor Ryan Serhant, this podcast airs conversations with self-made millionaires (and billionaires) to shed light on their journeys to the top, how they overcame obstacles and what their biggest achievements have been. Guests include celebrity fitness entrepreneur Jillian Michaels and Scott Shay, co-founder of Signature Bank.

4. A Guide to Collaborative Leadership

“In a world as complex and interconnected as the one we live in, the idea that one person has the answer is ludicrous. It’s not only ineffective, but it’s dangerous because it leads us to believe it has been solved by that hero and we have no role,” says business coach Lorna Davis. In this TED Talk, she argues the case for why we need “radical interdependence” – which means working together more, and being more open, transparent and vulnerable.

5. The Anti-CEO Playbook

Hamdi Ulukaya is the founder of American yoghurt brand Chobani. In this TED Talk he calls for business leaders to prioritize people over profits. “Spreadsheets are lazy,” he says. “They don’t tell you about people, they don’t tell you about communities. But unfortunately this is how too many business decisions are made today.” There is a return on investment – and there is a return on kindness. “This is the difference between profit – and true wealth,” says Ulukaya.

6. The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers

Organizational psychologist Adam Grant has spent considerable time studying individuals who put dreams into action, and the unexpected habits that these nonconformist “originals” (such as Steve Jobs) share in common. How can you become a little bit more like them? Clue: if you are a procrastinator – you might be more of an innovator than you think you are.

7. How to Design Gender Bias Out of Your Workplace

Equity expert Sara Sanford presents a tried-and-tested method for countering unconscious gender bias within companies. “Many businesses think they are addressing the problem because they provide training – $8bn of diversity training a year according to studies from the Harvard Business Review,” she says. “These same studies also conclude that these trainings often don’t work and often backfire.”

Closings are really the beginning of something new!

I will remind you again that the work you do everyday matters. If we can help you get better at it, we are ready to do so and we are honored by that. Reach out anytime, and don’t forget to de-stress this month and every month!

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Nancy Vepraskas

Nancy Vepraskas is a recognized expert in leadership performance, employee engagement, and culture building. Specializing in the people side of business, Nancy guides leaders in activating change, optimizing talent, and improving processes and strategies to achieve business goals. The results include happier, more motivated employees; heightened customer commitment; and improved bottom-line performance.

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