As our business worlds become more disruptive, we need teams of all types—project-based, functional, cross-functional, self-managed, virtual, and more—to be adaptive. A team that’s adaptive continually self-adjusts based on changes in its external and internal worlds at the same time it is guided by a larger aspiration. Most leaders view their team as the unit for doing work, yet forget that the team is also an avenue for doing work sustainably. As a result, too many teams today (possibly your own) are enduring rather than thriving. They’re working harder, faster, and longer, failing to realize these aren’t useful strategies for the long haul. Plus, when the way work is done elevates and amplifies individual and team thriving, it can have a positive ripple effect with a team’s customers, partners, and the rest of the organization, as well as with the loved ones and communities of team members. So, it’s critical to build thriving teams intentionally. THE ANATOMY OF A THRIVING TEAM Wisdom Works has helped advance countless thriving teams in companies around the globe—and our own team is a continual work in progress. We’ve learned that teams are more apt to flourish when five categories are given keen attention. In thriving teams, the BEST TEAM…

“To create environments where all people can thrive…is what it means to be an effective leader period.” A human-centered approach to leadership is more important now than ever before and is at the heart of advancing wellbeing for people, teams, and organizations. Renee Moorefield, CEO of Wisdom Works and Executive Director of Be Well Lead Well®, discusses human centered leadership in a panel conversation with Denise Bober, CHRO at The Breakers Palm Beach. Moderated by Danielle Posa, Founder of Workplace Wellbeing Advisors, the session was part of the recent Global Online Summit hosted by the Global Wellness Institute Workplace Wellbeing Initiative. These pioneers of workplace wellbeing—or as Danielle commented, “leading the charge when NO ONE was talking about it”—explore what it means to be a human-centered leader, how they have embodied this type of leadership, and how to measure thriving, wellbeing, and the impact of a whole person leadership style. At the conclusion, they also share that the best place to start in developing human-centered leadership and cultures of wellbeing is right where you are. Watch the recording below to hear more! “A human-centered leader sees people, first and foremost as human beings…and wants to create situations where people are…

“We’re missing out on the best of people.” Donna Clark of Courage Group International recently hosted Be Well Lead Well® Executive Director Renee Moorefield for a two-part Fireside Chat to discuss the importance of leadership in creating environments where people can thrive and reclaim their humanity at work. In the first part of the series, Renee emphasizes that leadership is not limited to a specific role but is an orientation to the world, focused on taking responsibility for one’s own wellbeing and creating conditions for others to thrive and show up fully in organizations. “Leadership is an orientation in the world. Anyone of us can step into leadership,” said Renee. Developing leaders holistically, helping the leader tap into their innate capacities for wholeness, resilience, wellbeing, and growth, not only has an impact on leaders’ lives, but in their abilities to lead. In part two, Renee shares how the Be Well Lead Well Pulse® assessment enhances leadership wellbeing and effectiveness, and fosters a holistic approach to thriving. Be Well Lead Well® currently trains leaders and coaches to apply this tool within their own businesses in order to cultivate organizations, communities, societies that prioritize thriving. Part 1 Part 2