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Are You Ready To Raise Your Happiness Level?

5/26/2022

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executive woman in awe
Did you know that according to recent research into happiness, having a sense of “awe” is the most highly correlated skill to being happy?
  • Awe is free.
  • Awe is readily available.
  • Awe can be tapped at any time.
  • Awe does not have a dollar amount attached to it.
We get so caught up in thinking “I’ll be happy when…”
I have a new job... I retire...I lose 10 pounds.,,,I get my raise...I go on vacation...This pandemic is over... the list goes on. 
 
The truth is that all of these things can contribute to happiness temporarily. But the boost we get from the usual things we think will make us happy is short-lived. Then we are back at square one, looking for the next thing we hope will make us happy.
 
What if we did something different? What if we cultivated our ability to be in awe?
Awe can be defined as the feeling of reverential respect mixed with wonder.
Awe doesn’t wait for something to happen. Awe exists all around us all the time.

 
What might awe look like?
It would probably start with being in the present moment. A refreshing break from worry about our to-do list or fear about what might happen next.
 
Once we’re in the present moment, awe can come from anywhere.
The new ruby red spring bud on the tree branch in a front yard.
The glorious sprays of purple on the first crocus flowers.
The warmth of a knowing smile from a colleague.
 
If you’ve lost your connection to awe, next time you are out and about, take note of how little children are genuinely connected to awe. They usually walk, run or skip with a sense of delight. They explore with a sense of curiosity. They laugh and giggle with a sense of glee. They innately know their world is full of wonder and they enjoy it everywhere.
 
We can have that sense of wonder and awe, too. All we have to do is slow down and allow ourselves to look for beauty and allow things to take our breath away. 
 
When my daughter was little, I would often look up at the sky and point to the sunset, the sunrise, and the clouds. And for that brief moment, we shared a sense of awe.
 
She’s 21 now and to my delight, will often text me photos of a beautiful sunset she saw on her way home from work.
 
We can be in awe of our direct reports, our colleagues, and our boss. As Shari Ballard, the CEO of Minnesota United Soccer Team says, “We all have genius. When we look for it in every person we interact with, we find it.”
 
Give it a try. 
 
For the next few days, consciously look for ways to be in awe. I’m pretty sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how many things around you are worthy of “awe” and how much you’ll add to your feelings of happiness and contentment.
 
Let me know what you discover!
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WiM (Women In Manufacturing) Factory Tour - June 15th
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Team Women: Understanding Money "Own Your Worth" 
- June 23rd - Register Here

MnCMN - 5 OCM Trends For 2022
 - June 16th 
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​TCSHRM- Helping Staff Rediscover Their Flow.. 
- June 15th
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​The Power of Supportive Colleagues in the Hybrid Work Environment

Why Companies Overlook Great Internal Candidates

   BOOKS   
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
- Brene Brown
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​Session Enrollment Now Open! Mid-Level Women Managers If you are a mid-level woman manager eager to learn and grow or you have women leaders on your team who have untapped potential - this is for YOU! Women who participate increase their confidence, realize they are not alone, and gain clarity around the next level of contribution they’d like to make.

The next Mid-Level Women Managers Cohort Series kicks off on July 7th.
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​Advanced Leadership Women's Cohort 
This is an opportunity for women to build leadership skills and learn tools to help them implement the strategy of their organization more successfully. In addition to the cohort training,  you'll also get the opportunity to practice what you are learning, work through challenges, get support, celebrate success, and learn from the challenges your colleagues have.

The next Advanced Leadership Women's Cohort kicks off on August 4th. 
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Thank You! to the following companies that have women leaders enrolled in current WiseLeader programming:
Bell Bank, Be the Match, Choice Bank, JB Hunt, Johnson & Johnson, Knichel Logistics, Magellan Health, Medtronic, Oakley Transport, Prescribe Wellness, Prime Therapeutics, Second Harvest Heartland, TRHC, University of Minnesota, Wellshare International.

​Have someone you'd like to highlight, an upcoming event, or a great resource? I'd love to hear from you! Send me a quick note here. 

Warm regards,
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Rita Webster, Ph.D.
The Executive Coach for Women Leaders
612-598-6614
http://www.wiseleader.net/
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Introducing: All Things Leadership Newsletter

5/17/2022

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All Things Leadership
I’d like to introduce you to All Things Leadership, my new format for this newsletter! Every other week I'll be sharing leadership research, tips, and events - both in-person and online!  

My Goal Is Simple: To Be a Leadership Resource For You By...
  •     Providing updates on the latest leadership research.
  •     Sharing new insights from my work as an executive coach. 
  •     Providing links to leadership events.
  •     Recognizing women who are taking on new roles. 
  •  Letting you know about upcoming WiseLeader women’s leadership development programming—especially for mid-level women managers.

My hope is that the new format will make it easy for you to stay up to date on what’s happening and find the resources you need to continue growing and learning as a leader no matter what level role you are currently in.
 
I hope you enjoy reading and please, let me know what you think!
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Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit - May 25th 
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Team Women: WaveMaker Awards Nomination Happy Hour - June 6th - Register Here
Team Women: Stressed AF | Anastasia Galka - May 12th 
Virtual | In-Person
May Change Summit - Change Leadership Event - May 19th
Register Here
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 ARTICLES   
Designing Work That People Love - Harvard Business Review
 
BOOKS   

Permission To Feel - Dr. Marc Brackett 
   
REPORTS   

A Seat At The Table: Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership - St. Catherine University
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One-On-One Executive Coaching
I’ll help you determine if one on one coaching is a worthwhile investment to get you where you want to go. Get in touch with me to learn more.

Mid-Level Women Managers 
If you are a mid-level woman manager eager to learn and grow or you have women leaders on your team who have untapped potential - this is for YOU! 

Take a look at the upcoming Mid-Level Women Managers Cohort Series and enroll today. Women who participate increase their confidence, realize they are not alone, and gain clarity around the next level of contribution they’d like to make.
Learn more
Thank You! to the following companies who have women leaders enrolled in current WiseLeader programming:
Bell Bank, Be the Match, Choice Bank, JB Hunt, Johnson & Johnson, Knichel Logistics, Magellan Health, Medtronic, Oakley Transport, Prescribe Wellness, Prime Therapeutics, Second Harvest Heartland, TRHC, University of Minnesota, Wellshare International.

​Have someone you'd like to highlight, an upcoming event, or a great resource? I'd love to hear from you! Send me a quick note here. 

Warm regards,
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Rita Webster, Ph.D.
The Executive Coach for Women Leaders
612-598-6614
http://www.wiseleader.net/
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