Redefining Employee Flourishing with Ashish Kothari and Ali Khan
Research from the McKinsey Health Institute shows that only 3% of employee burnout is due to personal reasons, while 97% is linked to deeper issues in our organizational and team structures. This begs an important question, if the companies and their leaders are the problem, what should be done to employee’s well-being? In this article, […]
Workplace Mental Health Awareness with Ashish Kothari and Genevieve Bonin
Did you know many people don’t realize they’re close to burnout until it’s almost too late? High stress can hurt our ability to work well and make us miss more days at work. The issue is that many work environments push us too hard and don’t pay enough attention to our mental health. How can […]
Bridging Divides with Ashish Kothari and Diana McLain Smith
Why does it feel like our world is more divided than ever? Recent stats show that economic gaps, cultural clashes, and conflicting ideologies are pulling us further apart, making it challenging to agree on critical global issues. But what if there’s a solution right at our fingertips? In this article, Ashish Kothari and Diana Smith, […]
The Approaches to Work-life Integration with Ashish Kothari and Scott Shute
Balancing our career and personal life is nearly impossible. We all know that sometimes one will always demand more than the other. If you constantly switch gears between ‘work mode’ and ‘home mode,’ you might fall off balance and burn out. What if there’s a way to make it all work together instead of keeping […]
Understanding The New Happy with Ashish Kothari and Stephanie Harrison
We know all too well about the “old” concept of happiness. We often define it as that sense of fulfillment after an achievement, a display of perfection, superiority, and being the best one can be. For a long time, we’ve tied our happiness to these external validations, yet we still feel incomplete. The truth is […]
Driving Deep Organizational Change with Ashish Kothari and Robert Quinn
Many change efforts within organizations only scratch the surface, resulting in short-term solutions that don’t truly transform the organizational culture or improve business results. This only leads to a cycle of temporary fixes and persistent issues that delay growth. A more holistic approach to change is needed. In this article, Ashish Kothari and Robert Quinn, […]
Unpacking the Happiness Formula with Ashish Kothari and Alphonsus Obayuwana
Many of us spend our lives searching for happiness but often end up feeling like it’s just out of reach. It’s a common problem in today’s fast-paced world, but we at HAPPINESS SQUAD understand that it’s something we cultivate from within, not something we chase. In this article, Ashish Kothari and Alphonsus Obayuwana, Founder & […]
Addressing Holistic Health at Work with Ashish Kothari and Barbara Jeffery
Think about how tough it can be at work sometimes. We get stressed, feel down, or just can’t connect with others. This can take a toll on our health and it’s just as bad for our organizational performance too. But what if we looked after every aspect of our overall well-being? In this article, Ashish […]
Practicing Deliberate Calm with Ashish Kothari and Jacqui Brassey
Being a leader in today’s business world means more than just handling stress; it means practicing ‘deliberate calm.’ This involves making thoughtful, well-considered decisions, even during chaos. But how do you learn to do this? In this article, Ashish Kothari and Jacqui Brassey, Co-Leader & Senior Fellow at McKinsey Health Institute, shed light on the […]
Embracing Change After Job Loss Through the Sunflower Model
When you lose your job, it’s natural to feel a mix of emotions – worry, frustration, maybe even a bit of fear about the future. But it’s important to see this as a temporary setback, not a permanent defeat. Job loss, as tough as it is, can be a hidden opportunity for growth and new […]
