Championing Organization Wellness

Championing Organizational Wellness leverages the hands-on experience of a proven leadership coach who models transforming aspiring leaders into first-rate leaders. In this book, a four-time at-sea commander shares his twenty-plus years of executive experience, leading across global expanses, to model how to connect leaders and aspiring leaders of disparate cultures and social backgrounds to move in lockstep to achieve optimal success. Dr. Anthony Simmons uses a coaching triangulation model consisting of ends-means-ways approach to move the coach (leader), coachee (aspiring leader), and organization to their zenith. Championing Organizational Wellness affords the blueprint for any leader anywhere to navigate blind spots to see through cultural differences and empower all groups through a coaching organization. Dr. Simmons used his nautical acumen as he developed and presents his model of organizational wellness called coaching triangulation. Triangulating is a means of determining location and "fixing" one's position. Dr. Simmons's coaching triangulation model presents a coaching platform that locates the client, assesses the culture, and helps the leader navigate blind spots. He uses coaching as a platform for connecting coach and organization members so both may share a common perspective and an expanded vision for optimal organizational performance. The book demonstrates a methodology of organizational development and organizational sustainment, which yields organizational wellness. Dr. Simmons uses personal stories to demonstrate application of coaching theory and practice. Truly a fascinating work suggesting organizational wellness is possible and presenting a means for achieving it! --Dr. Diane Wiater Dr. Anthony Simmons's invigorating work offers exceptional methodologies to help align coaching and leadership attributes. Based on his extensive military service including four at-sea commands and "leadership engagements and visits to sixty-three countries," Anthony's book offers practical insights to find true north using his coaching triangulation model. Drawing from extensive research, including a literature review and scriptural integration, Anthony's model "fosters a platform to facilitate organizational development and organizational sustainment as the aggregate of two realizes organizational wellness." Dr. Simmons's coaching triangulation model is comprehensive in structure and substance with proven viability by over twenty-five of his "understudies who attained positions as at-sea commanders." As we continue to maneuver turbulent times of uncertainty and organizational wellness vulnerabilities, Dr. Simmons's book offers far-reaching opportunities to close existing gaps between operational tensions. This is a "must read" for military and organizational leaders alike at the local, state, national and global levels. --Dr. Virginia Richardson

Championing Organizational Wellness leverages the hands-on experience of a proven leadership coach who models transforming aspiring leaders into first-rate leaders. In this book, a four-time at-sea commander shares his twenty-plus years of executive experience, leading across global expanses, to model how to connect leaders and aspiring leaders of disparate cultures and social backgrounds to move in lockstep to achieve optimal success. Dr. Anthony Simmons uses a coaching triangulation model consisting of ends-means-ways approach to move the coach (leader), coachee (aspiring leader), and organization to their zenith. Championing Organizational Wellness affords the blueprint for any leader anywhere to navigate blind spots to see through cultural differences and empower all groups through a coaching organization. Dr. Simmons used his nautical acumen as he developed and presents his model of organizational wellness called coaching triangulation. Triangulating is a means of determining location and "fixing" one's position. Dr. Simmons's coaching triangulation model presents a coaching platform that locates the client, assesses the culture, and helps the leader navigate blind spots. He uses coaching as a platform for connecting coach and organization members so both may share a common perspective and an expanded vision for optimal organizational performance. The book demonstrates a methodology of organizational development and organizational sustainment, which yields organizational wellness. Dr. Simmons uses personal stories to demonstrate application of coaching theory and practice. Truly a fascinating work suggesting organizational wellness is possible and presenting a means for achieving it! --Dr. Diane Wiater Dr. Anthony Simmons's invigorating work offers exceptional methodologies to help align coaching and leadership attributes. Based on his extensive military service including four at-sea commands and "leadership engagements and visits to sixty-three countries," Anthony's book offers practical insights to find true north using his coaching triangulation model. Drawing from extensive research, including a literature review and scriptural integration, Anthony's model "fosters a platform to facilitate organizational development and organizational sustainment as the aggregate of two realizes organizational wellness." Dr. Simmons's coaching triangulation model is comprehensive in structure and substance with proven viability by over twenty-five of his "understudies who attained positions as at-sea commanders." As we continue to maneuver turbulent times of uncertainty and organizational wellness vulnerabilities, Dr. Simmons's book offers far-reaching opportunities to close existing gaps between operational tensions. This is a "must read" for military and organizational leaders alike at the local, state, national and global levels. --Dr. Virginia Richardson

In a world of political and economic uncertainty where stress and unhappiness are on the rise, improving employee wellbeing has never been more important. But with budgets being squeezed and the constant need to do more with less, this can seem like an insurmountable task. 50 Top Tools for Employee Wellbeing shows that interventions don't need to be expensive or time-consuming. It contains practical tools for immediately improving staff wellbeing, resulting in happier, more engaged and more productive employees. Each tool in the book includes guidance on when to use it, how to get the most out of it and - most importantly - how to measure its impact to show what's working and where efforts are best focused. Addressing all the key areas of the subject, from career development and workplace culture to physical, mental and financial wellbeing, this is a complete resource for improving your workforce's wellbeing.

A focus on wellness is rapidly becoming part of the corporate landscape. Either on their own or with assistance from health plans and community organizations, employers are creating a culture of change: providing on-site opportunities for employees to learn about health issues and engage in healthy behaviors. The obvious benefit of a healthier workforce is reduced healthcare cost, but these initiatives also enhance workforce productivity and reduce absenteeism and work-related injuries.In Winning at the Wellness Game: Cultivating Wellness Champions Plus 19 Proven Program Promotions, three wellness experts share their most effective promotional strategies for boosting participation in workplace wellness efforts. In addition, this 38-page special report details how organizations are recruiting wellness champions from workforce ranks to promote corporate initiatives. Learn how companies are developing a network of wellness advocates to promote participation without draining the wellness budget.This report contains tested strategies from wellness experts who presented at February 2006 and July 2006 audio conferences: * William B. Baun, manager of human resources and wellness at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; * Robin Foust, health management specialist and principal, Zoe Consulting; * Aaron M. Hardy, wellness coordinator for the Washoe County School District; * Michele Housley, wellness program coordinator at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; and * Rebecca K. Kelly, corporate wellness coordinator for American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) in Birmingham, Ala. You'll get details on: * Recruiting and training wellness champions; * Managing a team of wellness champions; * Trends in championing wellness, including peer health educators and conflict resolution; * Details on promotional strategies to boost participation including creating a corporate wellness culture, the power of employee program ownership, the value of health coaches, water cooler wellness, and much more. Table of Contents * Engaging and Retaining Wellness Champions from the Top Down o Wanted: Dependable Doers o Wellness Champion Responsibilities o The Trend of Peer Health Educators o The Notebook Approach to Organization o The Challenges o Trends in Championing Wellness * Foundations of Worksite Wellness Success o Champion Selection Criteria: Acquiring Believers o Wellness Champs Welcome Any Time o Developing an Orientation Program o Recognition Programs o Program Expectations o When a Champ Doesn't Work Out * Q&A: Ask the Experts o Training Wellness Advocates o Measuring Program Success o Managing a Team of Wellness Champions o Sizing Up the Wellness Champ Field o Putting Champions to Work in the Organization o Offering Incentives for Dependents o Claiming Water Coolers for Wellness o Tying Incentives to Risk Factors * Glossary * For More Information * About the Authors * PLUS 19 Proven Promotional Tactics!

Championship is the key differentiator between women who achieve leadership roles and those who don't. This book examines the reasons why championing works and why it is so important for female executive development in particular, and provides a user-friendly guide to develop workplace champions for female leaders in any organization

A focus on wellness is rapidly becoming part of the corporate landscape. Either on their own or with assistance from health plans and community organizations, employers are creating a culture of change: providing on-site opportunities for employees to learn about health issues and engage in healthy behaviors. The obvious benefit of a healthier workforce is reduced healthcare cost, but these initiatives also enhance workforce productivity and reduce absenteeism and work-related injuries.In Winning at the Wellness Game: Cultivating Wellness Champions Plus 19 Proven Program Promotions, three wellness experts share their most effective promotional strategies for boosting participation in workplace wellness efforts. In addition, this 38-page special report details how organizations are recruiting wellness champions from workforce ranks to promote corporate initiatives. Learn how companies are developing a network of wellness advocates to promote participation without draining the wellness budget.This report contains tested strategies from wellness experts who presented at February 2006 and July 2006 audio conferences: * William B. Baun, manager of human resources and wellness at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; * Robin Foust, health management specialist and principal, Zoe Consulting; * Aaron M. Hardy, wellness coordinator for the Washoe County School District; * Michele Housley, wellness program coordinator at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; and * Rebecca K. Kelly, corporate wellness coordinator for American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) in Birmingham, Ala. You'll get details on: * Recruiting and training wellness champions; * Managing a team of wellness champions; * Trends in championing wellness, including peer health educators and conflict resolution; * Details on promotional strategies to boost participation including creating a corporate wellness culture, the power of employee program ownership, the value of health coaches, water cooler wellness, and much more. Table of Contents * Engaging and Retaining Wellness Champions from the Top Down o Wanted: Dependable Doers o Wellness Champion Responsibilities o The Trend of Peer Health Educators o The Notebook Approach to Organization o The Challenges o Trends in Championing Wellness * Foundations of Worksite Wellness Success o Champion Selection Criteria: Acquiring Believers o Wellness Champs Welcome Any Time o Developing an Orientation Program o Recognition Programs o Program Expectations o When a Champ Doesn't Work Out * Q&A: Ask the Experts o Training Wellness Advocates o Measuring Program Success o Managing a Team of Wellness Champions o Sizing Up the Wellness Champ Field o Putting Champions to Work in the Organization o Offering Incentives for Dependents o Claiming Water Coolers for Wellness o Tying Incentives to Risk Factors * Glossary * For More Information * About the Authors * PLUS 19 Proven Promotional Tactics!

Interdisciplinary and multidimensional in its approach, this insightful Research Agenda critically analyses the principal issues that have emerged in recent years from tourism and wellbeing studies. It provides a detailed analysis of definitions and key concepts and explores the research agenda related to product and service development, motivation, segmentation and management using established as well as experimental methodologies.

How can you future-proof your organization by making it humanly sustainable? Creating Healthy Organizations answers this question, showing how to forge stronger links between employee well-being and the future success of any organization. The book makes a compelling case for resilient and humanly sustainable businesses by focusing on improving employees’ well-being. Employee stress, burnout, work-life conflict, and disengagement remain significant workplace problems. Yet, there are important signs of progress. The healthy organization concept has begun moving into the mainstream of corporate wellness. Scholarly research has advanced beyond making a business case for workplace health promotion to showing how successful interventions are based on a culture of health and closer ties with occupational health and safety. More companies are addressing mental health issues, striving to make workplaces psychologically healthy and safe. Expanded environmental sustainability frameworks provide an opening for the more sustainable use of human resources. As well, extensive tools are now available in many countries to guide actions aimed at developing healthy, safe, and thriving workplaces. These recent workplace trends and resources highlight the need for an updated, concise, integrated, and practical analysis of the challenges of creating a healthier organization, the hurdles that must be overcome along the way, and the key success factors that can guide the improvement process. Creating Healthy Organizations, Revised and Expanded Edition fills this gap in knowledge and practice, guiding those committed to making their organizations healthier.