Emma G 💙

How to say no. A superb article: "In a world that often values compliance over authenticity....we find ourselves entangled in a web of obligations, constantly saying yes to requests that may not align with our true desires or priorities. Yet, buried beneath the layers of societal expectations & internalised guilt lies the power to reclaim our autonomy". This article explains: - the reasons why we always say yes - why we should learn to say no - how to recognise when not to say yes - tips for learning how to say no - different (positive) ways of saying no - how to deal with unwelcome responses positivepsychology.com/how-t…. By @LauraCopleyLPC. I paired it with a graphic on the same topic by @donnellycss.

I want to help make sure people in the leadership & practitioner communities know about the "Cambridge Elements" series on major approaches to improving quality & safety in health & care. They're written by leading authors & free to all. In date order: 1) Design creativity (coming soon) 2) Values & ethics (coming soon) 3) Statistical process control 4) Approaches to spread, scale-up & sustainability 5) Health economics 6) Governance & leadership 7) Workplace conditions 8) Reducing overuse 9) Simulation as an improvement technique 10) Implementation science 11) Operational research approaches 12) Making culture change happen 13) Collaboration-based approaches 14) Co-producing & co-designing 15) The positive deviance approach cambridge.org/core/publicati…. Edited by @THIS_Institute, published by @CambPressAssess. Thank you @MaryDixonWoods

Building a sense of belonging is one of the most important factors in improving performance & productivity. Research in @HarvardBiz showed high belonging was linked to a 56% increase in job performance. By fostering an environment of acceptance, understanding & appreciation for the unique talents that each person brings, we can help everyone feel like they belong: forbes.com/sites/dedehenley/…. A new article by @inspiredleader. I've paired it with a graphic via @mme_hopkins