After quite a few weeks focusing on self-care and coping - as topics for leaders - I realised I was at risk of neglecting my own self-care and planned holiday. So this short episode constitutes a bit of a reflection of sorts, as I consider how I can best disconnect from work while in Japan.

Resources for this episode

To find out more about 'Sustainable Leadership', you can visit the resources page at worklifepsych.com/sustainableleadership.

You can find out more about self-care and coping by watching our recent webinar on the topic: https://youtu.be/i9obBx7ZTbw

In this episode, I take a look at some of the ways leaders' wellbeing is challenged. Stressors from the role of leadership, the culture of the organisation and from within the leader him/herself can combine to make the job much more difficult than it needs to be.

I look at some of the sources of these difficulties and explore one in particular: the various ways that business travel can erode leaders' wellbeing.

This is part of our series on 'Sustainable Leadership' and you can find all the resources that support it on our website at worklifepsych.com/sustainableleadership

In this episode, as part of our Sustainable Leadership series, Richard explores some of the many ways that leadership development activities can fail to deliver.

While it's often one of the most important people development investments an organisation can make, the results can fall of short of expectations for a variety of reasons. From a lack of evidence, over-reliance on fads, and use of 'motivational speakers', through to avoiding any kind of evaluation.

Let us know what you think about the leadership development you've experienced, or have been responsible for - we love to hear from listeners. Email us your questions and reflections at 'podcast at worklifepsych dot com'.

Thanks for listening!

Resources for this episode

• Our Sustainable Leadership information hub: https://www.worklifepsych.com/sustainableleadership
• 'What is sustainable leadership?' https://youtu.be/2jsVtHRpg4Q
• Blog post: When leadership development goes wrong: https://www.worklifepsych.com/when-leadership-development-goes-wrong/