In this powerful conversation, author and global thought leader Ruchika T. Malhotra discusses her brilliant new book Uncompete: Rejecting Competition to Unlock Success, which challenges the traditional notions of competition in the workplace and life. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration, community, and an abundance mindset as essential elements for success.

The wide-ranging discussion explores various myths surrounding competition, the need to reset our mindsets, and the significance of reframing comparison. Ruchika also highlights the necessity of seeking peace as a form of resistance against societal pressures.

• How uncompete is about rejecting the zero-sum mindset.
• Why collaboration leads to greater success than competition.
• The many ingrained beliefs we have about competition are harmful.
• The key reasons resetting our mindset is crucial for personal growth.
• How comparison can be reframed to motivate rather than discourage.
• Why building community is essential for mental health and success.
• The legitimate concerns around male loneliness in society right now.
• Why success should be redefined to include community and support.
• How seeking peace is a powerful form of resistance.
• Why abundance mindset fosters collaboration and innovation.

Learn more about Ruchika Malhotra, her amazing new book, and her work right here.

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Relationship Psychologist Rachel Voysey shares with Alexis and Sally her advice on navigating romantic relationships in the workplace, especially in the early stages. She gives us the non-negotiable boundaries for keeping this professional, while still allowing our relationships to grow.

For more, check out the full conversation Romance, Cheating and BFFs: Relationships at Work with Rachel Voysey.

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Tyler unpacks his latest book, Tactical Disconnection: The Secret to Health, Happiness, and Productivity in an Always-on World and emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between technology use and personal wellbeing, introducing the idea of 'tactical disconnection'—small, intentional breaks from technology to enhance productivity and happiness. The discussion also explores the challenges of digital overuse, the duality of our digital and authentic selves, and practical strategies for fostering a healthier workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing.

• How digital wellness is the study of living harmoniously with technology.
• The ways tactical disconnection involves small, intentional breaks from technology.
• Why finding digital balance is crucial for productivity and happiness.
• What makes it hard to disconnect and how compulsive design in technology captures our attention excessively.
• The ways we show up as both a digital self and an authentic self.
• The reasons positive psychology can motivate behavior change towards digital wellness.
• How creating communication norms in teams enhances digital wellness.
• PIA: How Perception, intention, and action are key components of digital wellness.
• Why leaders should model digital wellness behaviors for their teams.
• The ways in which health, happiness, and productivity are interconnected – and how digital wellness impacts them all.

00:00 Understanding Digital Wellness

02:55 The Importance of Digital Wellness at Work

05:56 Tipping Points in Technology and Work-Life Balance

08:55 Defining Tactical Disconnection

12:04 Challenges of Digital Wellness

14:55 Navigating the Digital Self vs. Authentic Self

18:43 Exploring Positive Psychology and Digital Wellness

23:16 The PIA Approach: Perception, Intention, Action

29:50 Creating Healthier Workplaces through Tactical Disconnection

36:41 The Interconnection of Health, Happiness, and Productivity

38:35 Introduction to Digital Wellness

39:35 Insights from Tactical Disconnection

40:35 The Importance of Digital Balance

Learn more about Tyler and his work at www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/digital-detox-tactical-disconnection-tyler-rice

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