Community Conversation: Leading Well Starts with Living Well

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of wellness as a leadership necessity and shares practices that promote sustained capacity and impact.

Episode Description: What if wellness wasn't just a perk, but a leadership necessity? In this Working Forward Conversations episode, Nikki Lewallen Gregory and Jason Cochran flip the script on workplace wellness, diving deep into why wellness is a non-negotiable requirement for modern leadership. From morning meditations and mid-day workouts to setting boundaries and asking for help, they share personal rituals and team-wide practices that fuel sustained capacity and impact. Get a behind-the-scenes of how People Forward Network lives out people-first values, with wellness baked into every level: micro (individual), mezzo (team), and macro (world-changing mission). Whether you're burned out or building a better culture, this convo offers a fresh, energizing perspective on leading well by living well. Additional Resources: Join the PFN Community! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with Jason on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Define wellness clearly for yourself and your organization. Micro habits shape sustained leadership and personal energy. Team rituals protect energy and promote shared accountability…

People in this episode

Guests: Nikki Lewallen Gregory, Jason Cochran

Topics covered

• workplace wellness
• leadership
• personal rituals
• team practices
• burnout
• organizational culture

Keywords

• wellness
• leadership
• self-care
• team rituals
• psychological safety
• energy management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PeopleForward Network

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