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Monday Motivation: Elevating Productivity with Well-Being

7m · Dominate Your Day · 08 Apr 11:30

As corporate leaders, it's crucial to recognize how closely intertwined well-being and productivity truly are. When we feel energized and aligned with our strengths, our productivity skyrockets.

Today, I want to focus in on the dynamic relationship between productivity and personal wellness.

When our teams are thriving in well-being, they're not just clocking in hours—they're unleashing their full potential. So, let's make it our mission this week to infuse our productivity strategies with robust well-being practices that nurture both output and team health.

Episode Resources:

"The Power of Full Engagement" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz

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