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I’m pretty good at project management, which involves planning, coordinating and overseeing projects from start to finish. I want to improve my soft skills, like internal communication, problem-solving and leadership. How about you, Lidia?
There’s been a renewed focus on mental health and humanizing our workplaces in the last three years. This could be a silver lining to the pandemic and I hope it lasts.
And that’s why you introduced “sad days,” which made it much easier for us to take time off when we’re feeling down in the dumps or stressed out. It helped with our mental health a lot. That was much appreciated, Lidia.
Thanks, Janet, but that was just a temporary fix. Sad days aren’t meant to deal with deeper mental health or emotional problems. You know, it’s never been more important for A&A to be aware of employees’ feelings and concerns. In fact, empathy is one of the most sought-after management skills right now. And kindness is a core competency. As the self-appointed chief happiness officer, I’m participating in leadership and team-coaching courses that weave in empathy.
I take my hat off to you. The concept of empathetic leadership has added meaning for workers worn down by Covid stress. As Jane pointed out, we may be on the verge of a post-pandemic boom. When we eventually emerge from the coronavirus crisis, I hope we’ll all be in a good frame of mind and ready to take on new challenges.
