Every team faces challenges—tight deadlines, shifting priorities, unexpected setbacks. Some teams crumble under the pressure. Others pull together, adapt, and come out stronger. The difference? Resilience.
Every September, R U OK? Day reminds us of the power of a simple question: “Are you OK?” This year’s theme, “Ask R U OK? Any Day,” is a powerful reminder that these conversations don’t need to be saved for a single calendar date — they should be part of how we connect with one another every day.
One day you’re working alongside your peers, the next you’re expected to set direction, manage performance, and support people through all the ups and downs of work life. That’s a lot. Here’s the thing: nobody expects you to have it all figured out on day one. But there are five leadership skills that will make the transition smoother—and help you feel confident, not just competent.
Resilience has become a workplace buzzword—but for leaders, it’s more than a nice concept. It’s a critical skill to cultivate within teams. In high-pressure environments where change, deadlines, and challenges are part of daily life, resilience is what keeps teams from buckling under the weight.
Stress isn’t always negative. Short bursts can sharpen focus, drive creativity, and fuel performance. But when stress is constant, unmanaged, or ignored, it chips away at wellbeing, morale, and productivity. Resilient teams recognise this reality. They don’t pretend stress doesn’t exist—they acknowledge it, manage it, and adapt.
In our society, we’re taught that if we’re not being productive, we’re being lazy. This fear of laziness can affect our mindset towards relaxation without us even noticing it. In this post, we’rere sharing the negative side of the hustle mentality and practical tips to help you slow down without guilt.
Your workplace wellness program should include the traditional aspects, such as health plans and incentives for a healthy lifestyle, for those that are motivated to make a change. In addition, think outside the box and find ways to think more holistically about wellness and support the mental wellbeing of your people.
We have come a long way from the days when corporate wellness programs were viewed as good-to-have rather than as a need-to-have. Indeed, employee wellness has become a strategic imperative for most organizations across the globe and not without reason. An increasing number of studies point to evidence that the returns on wellness programs go way beyond healthy and happy employees.
These are just a few of the habits that we’ve found to be beneficial for increasing mindfulness, but different things will work for different people. When you are more mindful and in the present, you will feel like you have gained a new sort of control over your life. It will help you to find an overall happiness that isn’t so fleeting. Try a few of these methods out and see the difference that mindfulness can make.
