Thinkers50 hosts LinkedIn Live sessions to discuss mental health in the workplace.
It’s not just our Zoom backgrounds which have blurred. The Covid pandemic and the resulting popularizaiton of hybrid work have intertwined our personal and professional lives. More than ever, workplace stress bleeds into our personal lives, while personal anxieties creep into our workday personas. Prioritizing mental health in the workplace has become not just a necessity but a moral imperative, and top of mind for many leaders. As we step into May, recognized globally as Mental Health Awareness Month, two leading organizations of top management thinkers, Thinkers50 and The Silicon Guild are taking a proactive stance in addressing this pressing issue through their collaborative initiative, Mind Matters.
Mind Matters, a series of insightful discussions hosted on LinkedIn Live, emerges as a beacon of knowledge and support for all individuals and leaders navigating the complexities of well-being in the workplace. Moderated by Morra Aarons-Mele, renowned author of The Anxious Achiever and shortlisted for the Thinkers50 2023 Leadership Award, each session promises to unravel critical dimensions of workplace mental health.
Thinkers50’s marketing and communications director Monika Kosman shares, “In the aftermath of the pandemic, the mental well being of people has become a priority for organizations globally. This is understandable as the pandemic contributed hugely to a growth in anxiety and other mental health issues. But it is also part of a recognition that organizational success is down to people. Markets are often seduced by technology, but technology is developed and delivered by people. The human side of tech and organizations has never been more important.”
What sets Mind Matters apart is its distinguished panel of experts, comprising luminaries from diverse spheres including business, management, and mental health advocacy. This series promised to unpack what mental health and well being looks like in todays new hybrid workplace, and its impact on leadership.
The world’s top management thinkers who will be sharing their expertise in this series include Amy Edmondson, Andrew Barnes, Sanyin Siang, Rita McGrath, Alyson Meister, Basima Tewfik, Poornima Luthra, and Megan Reitz. Their collective wisdom converges to tackle multifaceted themes such as burnout, leadership, psychological safety, and the perils of perfectionism, offering holistic insights into fostering a culture where mental well-being thrives alongside professional success.
The sessions are not mere dialogues rather, they will empower participants with actionable strategies to integrate mental wellness seamlessly into their organizational frameworks. By facilitating candid conversations and sharing best practices, Mind Matters endeavors to catalyze a paradigm shift in how we perceive and address mental health challenges in the workplace.
The significance of this initiative extends beyond the confines of the corporate realm; it resonates with individuals on a deeply personal level. In an era marked by unprecedented levels of stress and uncertainty, the need for compassionate leadership and resilient organizational cultures has never been more pronounced. Mind Matters stands as a testament to the belief that by nurturing the minds of employees, we sow the seeds of collective flourishing and sustainable success.Each session takes place on the Thinkers50 LinkedIn Live every Tuesday in May at 11am EDT / 4pm UK, and is available completely for free. Below are links to each session:
May 14th: Managing Anxiety, Overwhelm, and the Pressure to Be Perfect with Sanyin Siang
May 21st: No More Burnout: How to Fight Back, Find Time, and Stop Letting Tech Win with Alyson Meister
When it comes to nurturing minds, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
