
More Than a Role: How Leaders Shape Mental Health Through Everyday Actions
- 04:12
- March 31st 2025
In a time of low morale and growing disconnection, many leaders are unsure how to support their teams without adding more to their already full plates. In this episode, we explore how leadership isn’t about doing more, but about being more present, more intentional and more human. It's time to rethink what it means to truly show up — not as a manager, but as a leader who understands that mental health starts with culture, not crisis.
🎙️ Key Topics:
How leadership impacts team wellbeing, moving from task to mindset, everyday acts of care, integrating mental health into workplace culture
🚨 Did You Know?
In a recent study, only 24% of employees felt their managers were genuinely equipped to support mental health needs — yet those with supportive leaders were over twice as likely to feel engaged at work.
🔑 Actionable Takeaways:
Model daily check-ins and emotional presence, lead with empathy not efficiency, embed care into culture not campaigns, shift from reacting to preventing
💡 Join the Conversation:
What does “leading as a way of being” look like in your context? Share your reflections or experiences with us on social media — your voice could spark someone else’s change.
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