When you say ‘yes’ to others make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.
– Paulo Coelho

On the Forbes website, Heather V. McArthur’s article, “The Skill Of Self-Care: A Leadership Competency For The Modern Era” asks the question, “What if a demonstrated level of self-care [in leaders] was viewed as a requirement for the job?”

McArthur explains that “traditionally leadership has been associated with decision-making, strategic planning and team management. However, an often overlooked yet critical component that can enhance a leader’s effectiveness, resilience and overall well-being is self-care…

“When leaders practice self-care, they not only safeguard their own mental health but also create a culture where team members feel encouraged to do the same. This can lead to lower turnover rates and increased productivity…”

Exchange is here to help, with a curated collection of articles, “Build Your Leadership Capacity,” designed to provide you with a number of self-help tools. In this Exchange Essentials you’ll find many supportive articles such as:

• The Value of Having a Thicker Skin in a (Sometimes) Thin-skinned Profession by Sean Durham and Holly Elissa Bruno

• Using Powerful Interactions with Colleagues to Promote Powerful Interactions with Children by Amy Dombro, Judy Jablon, and Charlotte Stetson