In 2020, the transition to working from home was not a choice; it was a necessity, and a change that occurred nearly overnight, without warning, and that many experienced as significantly disruptive. The transition back to the office could also feel this way but does not have to. In fact, it can happen strategically and mindfully, setting leaders and teams up for success.

There isn’t a single secret to success when building great teams, but an important piece is developing ownership and accountability among your employees.

Making lasting change is difficult, especially when it comes to our well-being. Here are 4 resources to help reduce stress, improve your physical wellness, and commit to new positive changes.

Ending with intention allows us to feel more relaxed. We learn from our efforts (and leverage them in the New Year). We think more strategically and end up focusing on more of the right things. By cramming less onto our plates and ending with intention, we become more impactful – not less – and we feel far more fulfilled.

Many of us feel guilty taking care of ourselves, or simply don’t know how to establish a sustainable self-care routine. Leaders who are able to adopt self-care practices - and model these for their employees - nurture teams where everyone is engaged, impactful, and fulfilled.

This time of upheaval has also had silver linings. With spring behind us and an uncertain summer and fall ahead, we’ve highlighted just a few of the pandemic’s unexpected positive consequences, and what we can do to make the most of them.

While exceptional teams can accomplish the unthinkable, teams that are mired in conflict and inefficiency can turn even the simplest project into a stressful trudge through the mud. Dysfunctional teams can seriously harm, or even bring down, their organization’s mission.