Chapter 14
Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being on the Team
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding the current landscape of mental health in the workplace
Recognizing how stigma affects productivity, innovation, and team relationships
Detailing practices that foster team connection, trust, and mutual support
Integrating flexible work–life approaches for hybrid and remote environments
Evaluating the leader’s mental health and the effect on team performance
In today’s hyperconnected, always-on world, the old paradigm of “leave your personal life at the door” is not just outdated but dangerous. We work with human beings who bring their complete selves to work every day, including their struggles, fears, hopes, and vulnerabilities. As such, promoting mental health and well-being on your team is the bedrock upon which all sustainable high performance is built. I have witnessed firsthand across more than 30 countries and countless organizations that teams who prioritize mental wellness not only ...
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