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5 Things We Can Each Do Help Solve The Loneliness Epidemic: “I would love to have Emotion be a subject taught in school.” with Ashley Ellis and Fotis Georgiadis I would love to have EMOTION be a subject taught in school. As in Reading, Writing, History, EMOTION. From pre school on. I really feel like …
Redefine success. I measure success by whether or not I went for it and gave it everything I had. I measure success by how much I learned in the process. Whether or not I achieved my goal yet is secondary. The path to loving and appreciating yourself is so much more meaningful when you truly …
“Sad to say, the stigma about mental illness is alive and well” with April Kirkwood and Fotis Georgiadis Sad to say, the stigma about mental illness is alive and well. It’s as though society has a preconceived definition of success and the desire to be admired supersedes everything else. According to the ‘American Dream,’ success …
I personally believe that self-acceptance starts in the home. Parents have to model self acceptance in front of their children and in return children will manifest the confidence. In terms of society, I believe that we need to stop allowing society; trends, popularity and celebrity determine standards of beauty and what to place value on. …
Women Leading The Blockchain Revolution: “Let’s make sure not to overpromise blockchain’s capabilities” with IBM’s Suzanne Livingston My biggest concern is companies don’t act because they consider blockchain a “fad”. At the same time, I also worry about overpromising blockchain’s capabilities. Blockchain won’t eradicate e-coli in a field, but it does enable visibility once a …
“At some point, we need to say enough is enough and I deserve better” with María Tomás-Keegan and Fotis Georgiadis At some point, we need to say enough is enough and I deserve better. It’s at that point that we can orchestrate a change, from the inside out. Starting with the premise that we deserve …
“You don’t need to reject who you are today in order to be a better version of yourself tomorrow” with Jess McCann and Fotis Georgiadis In those moments of self-rejection it is of the utmost importance that you take a deep breath and work to change your mindset. Look again in the mirror. Only this …
Individuals should be more sympathetic and supportive to anyone suffering from mental illness. If you think someone you know may be in pain, don’t ignore it. Reach out and offer them assistance in any way you can. Society as a whole needs to shift their mindset on social media and the pressure to only show …
“When you truly love yourself, you have the confidence to ask for what you want” with Aimee Beltran and Fotis Georgiadis Most people think that body image and weight are just vanity things. The problem is that they go much deeper than just surface level. When you hate yourself and don’t like what you see …
“We’ve come to rely on shaming and blaming ourselves into meeting some standard of healthy, fit and beautiful” with Jill Pagano and Fotis Georgiadis With such low approval numbers, we simply can’t ignore that something profound is going on between ourselves and our expectations around our body. I break the answer down into two categories: …
“Human beings are held to extremely high standards, and often times they are unattainable” with Aimee Ferro and Fotis Georgiadis Human beings are held to extremely high standards, and often times they are unattainable. Everyday people — and most of us are everyday people — are simply not perfect. We each have our own story and are meant to …
“At the end of the day, it’s not about being the smartest person in the room; It’s about surrounding yourself with smart talented people” with Kathy Timko and Fotis Georgiadis At the end of the day, it’s not about being the smartest person in the room. It’s about surrounding yourself with smart talented people who …
“It is so hopeful to understand how much neuroplasticity our brains have; we absolutely have the ability to change, heal and integrate our brains.” with Jillian Weis and Fotis Georgiadis We can start by educating ourselves on a societal level and individual level about all of the advances in neuroscience. It is so hopeful to …
“Life starts and ends with you, change your thoughts, work on your internal turmoil and the world around you will change” with Dawn Burnett and Fotis Georgiadis People stay in mediocre relationships due to a limiting belief system, they don’t believe they deserve better or can find better. What they are really looking for is …
“Evaluating our relationships with alcohol should stop being embarrassing” with Karolina Rzadkowolska and Fotis Georgiadis I think evaluating our relationships with alcohol should stop being embarrassing, because it is literally the most life-affirming practice I can think of. We all grow up being taught to drink to celebrate, to relax, to socialize, and to commiserate. …
“Happiness is an inside job; If we’re not happy within ourselves, life can be pretty miserable” with Author BJ Gallagher and Fotis Georgiadis Because happiness is an inside job; worldly success is an inside job; and peace of mind is an inside job. Love is an inside job, too. At the end of the day, …
Learning To Finally Love Yourself: “ I often think about my Past Self and Future Self” with Dr Jo Eckler and Fotis Georgiadis Time Travel: I often think about my Past Self and Future Self. I can do favors for my Future Self, like putting away my clean clothes, and I can thank my Past …
Jackie O’Brien of The Bright Light Social Hour: “The stigma of mental health comes from the lack of open communication about mental health and addiction; We’ve got to stop being so afraid to talk about it!” It’s unbelievable that the stigma is still so prevalent. I think it has to do with the lack of open …
I live an imperfectly perfect life. This means that even in the face of setbacks that happens at times, sadness, pain and disappointments, my life is completely blissful. This is because of where I choose to expend my energies throughout the day. As a part of my series about “Learning to Finally Love Yourself” I had …
“We’d all be better off if we did away with the word ‘should’ altogether” with Rosie Bell and Fotis Georgiadis It is also my personal belief that we’d all be better off if we did away with the word ‘should’ altogether. This single word is ever so confining, further serving to program us towards prescribed …
“To love oneself allows you to love others and to seek relationships that are healthy and fulfilling” with Dr. Ronna Krozy and Fotis Georgiadis Feeling unattractive can lead to feeling unworthy of love. Self love promotes confidence and the tendency to make good choices, especially in relationships. To love oneself allows you to love others …
“So many symptoms of mental illness are part of the universal human experience; we can all as human beings relate to these feelings” with Jennifer Goldman and Fotis Georgiadis The stigma really breaks my heart because I know there are so many people suffering in silence because of it. As you mentioned, over 44 million …
“To better understand yourself and accept yourself, you first need to realize that society has given you a lot of false, limiting beliefs” with Mikaela Delia and Fotis Georgiadis Because of that, it starts with you. To better understand yourself and accept yourself, you first need to realize that society has given you a lot …
“We’re not emphasizing to mothers that they’ve gone through and are going through massive physical, mental, and emotional changes, just as their babies are” with Amanda Norris Ames and Fotis Georgiadis We treat postpartum anxiety and depression as niche, despite the fact that Postpartum Support International estimates that at least 1 in 7 moms experience …
Lessons From Inspirational Women in STEM: “Fitting into stereotypes is boring but venturing out of those stereotypes could bring you so much joy both in school and in your future career” with Ashley Kimbel and Fotis Georgiadis I would tell them to not be afraid of defying the status quo. Fitting into stereotypes is boring …
“I truly believe comparison is making us sick as a society” with Amanda Gabbert and Fotis Georgiadis I truly believe comparison is making us sick as a society. We have gotten away from being grateful for what we have and because of all the materialism, options, social media, etc., we always want more. Then due …
Black Men and Women of The C-Suite: “Give difference the benefit of the doubt” with Doug Melville of TBWANorth America Give difference the benefit of the doubt. Keeping a limited mindset based solely on what you know — whether it stems from the city you grew up in, what college or university you attended, or what clients …
Never point fingers. There was a time where I was part of the blame game. Blaming failures on other people’s mistakes. Now I take the blame for everything and again embrace it. If someone on my team messes up, I try to understand what led to it and figure out where I went wrong. Did …
Black Men and Women of The C-Suite: “ Diversity isn’t just about representation, it’s about agency and impact” with Michelle Hall of enCourage Kids Foundation Diverse executive teams enhance the depth of conversation, widen perspectives, and increase creativity. A diverse executive team goes a long way toward making sure all employees feel safe and emboldens …
“Struggle, learning, growing, trying something new, failing and trying again all need to be things we support and encourage” with Author Rachel Kenley This is where society can help. Struggle, learning, growing, trying something new, failing and trying again all need to be things we support and encourage. I think if our heroes were celebrated not …
Acknowledge the hurdles, then jump them anyway. The tech industry is run by highly educated, borderline-aristocratic, middle-aged white men who call themselves venture capitalists. The last thing they want to see is a young, black programmer who dropped out of a state college walk into their office asking for money for a startup in a …
Men and Women of Color Leading The Blockchain Revolution: “Blockchain is a way to bypass the middleman, upend power structures, and democratize the way work gets done” with Jason Sosa and Fotis Georgiadis Blockchain is a way to bypass the middleman, upend power structures, and democratize the way work gets done. Technology, like capitalism, is …
Build to people’s strengths — if an employee has an unusual skill, I try to add that in. I hired a new painter/colorist and discovered he had had his own sign painting company for many years. Suddenly we started adding all sorts of whimsical signs! I had the pleasure of interviewing Barbara Butler, an artist/builder and founder …
Women in STEM: “I work very hard and when I’m done working I work more” with Laura Towart and Fotis Georgiadis People romanticize the idea of being a dreamer. It’s wonderful to be a dreamer but dreaming alone won’t get you far. I work very hard and when I’m done working I work more. I …
The Future Is Now: “Software that can show how your muscles are working in real time” with Dr. Lev Kalika and Fotis Georgiadis …We would be able to see exactly why the person is not using certain muscles and what to do to force the brain to include this muscle into the muscular synergy that …
I now understand that leadership is part art and part science. I’ve learned to let go of the need to do everything myself, understand what the organization needs to grow, and trust my gut when it comes to making a hire. With each new hire, I’ve brought along personalities and skill sets that are opposite …
Encourage Everyone to Ask Questions: When we ask questions, we learn. Remind everyone at your organization that they have an important voice and perspective to share, and encourage everyone to ask questions along the way. I had the pleasure of interviewing Diego Vinals. Diego was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela and is currently the senior …
Black Men and Women of The C-Suite: “Stretching oneself is not only safe but necessary for professional and personal growth” with Randy V. Bradley and Fotis Georgiadis I define leadership as the ability to motivate and inspire others to do great things and achieve greater heights, and the willingness to forge ahead to demonstrate that …
Women in STEM: “For a team to thrive you need to understand and embrace the differences” with Dr. Amira Val Baker and Fotis Georgiadis For a team to thrive you need to understand and embrace the differences. We all have unique abilities and strengths, and these should be utilized to achieve the best results for …
“Given the epidemic levels of stress, anxiety and depression, corporations can help by setting aside a training room in-house and scheduling daily health and wellness programs” with Alexia Parks and Fotis Georgiadis Society should create a steady stream of positive messages and offer an on-going series of learning experiences and training programs that focus on …
“I have a myriad of examples of where pain has helped guide me to finding my purpose” with Dr. Savitri Dixon-Saxon and Fotis Georgiadis I have a myriad of examples of where pain has helped guide me to finding my purpose. And, whenever I have stretched beyond my understanding of my abilities, the catalyst for …
Black Men and Women of The C-Suite: “Sign up for a conflict resolution class” with Vercie Lark and Fotis Georgiadis Sign up for a conflict resolution class. When I was young, I believed naively that everyone working with me were out for the same thing — to make the company great. As I matured, I quickly realized …
“Seeking support can feel like jumping many layers of hurdles inside and outside of you.” with Sue Sexton and Fotis Georgiadis When you are raised in a shame-based system, you feel ashamed of having needs, feelings, and wants. You feel like a burden. You feel unworthy of help. Being judged or criticized. This is your …
Women of the C-Suite: “Always remember no one is truly self-made” with Linda Olson and Fotis Georgiadis Always remember no one is truly self-made, and always look for ways to lift others so they can reach their potential too. Lifting others is not only a responsibility, but you will also find you can learn something …
“Society, for their part, must cease linking mental health challenges to personal failings and violence.” with Dr. Risa Stein and Fotis Georgiadis Ideally, individuals would share their struggles more openly. But, I recognize this still involves a measure of trepidation. Until we reach a tipping point where more people are comfortable doing so than are …
Women in STEM: “What we need more of is curious, inquiring minds that are willing to learn.” with Melissa Coats Simply put, less judgment and more curiosity. This can be applied to both how we view ourselves and others. There is enough judgment in the world. What we need more of is curious, inquiring minds that …
“Make sure you have a strong handle on the basics before adding on anything else” with Rebecca Newman and Fotis Georgiadis Have a strong handle on the basics: make sure you are sleeping, showering, eating nutritiously, taking your medications, and drinking water at a minimum before adding on anything else. If your oxygen mask is …
Women in STEM: “ The media should seek to portray mental illness honestly rather than perpetuating stigma and stereotypes.” with Leesha M Ellis-Cox and Fotis Georgiadis Children spend the bulk of their day at school, and most adults are in the workforce. However, mental illness negatively impacts academic and occupational functioning for children and adults. …
“Push yourself to get out of your own head by getting out of your comfort zone” with Rachel Ann Dine and Fotis Georgiadis Try new things. Whether it’s finally attending an art class or that adult soccer league you’ve been wanting to try, push yourself to get out of your own head by getting out …
I believe in 360-degree feedback. Ask team members what’s working, what’s not, what processes could be tweaked or adjusted to make things more efficient. You don’t want a team full of people who agree with everything you say; you want to be challenged, to learn, to grow, to shift your understanding when necessary. As a …