{"product_id":"minds-over-meetings-a-personal-perspective-on-wellness-in-the-workplace-hardcover","title":"Minds Over Meetings: A Personal Perspective on Wellness in the Workplace - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKody Green\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to manage your mental health at work and create supportive environments for teams you lead\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on popular influencer Kody Green's inspirational story as a diagnosed person with schizophrenia who succeeded in finding and maintaining a job across diverse industry sectors including production, distribution, office settings, and management, \u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings: A Personal Perspective on Wellness in the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e provides practical strategies for fostering an understanding, empathetic, and supportive and inclusive work environment as well as self-care and coping strategies to help all professionals manage their mental health better at work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacked by the latest research findings in the field and emphasizing the vital role of open and honest communication, Green explores topics including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding available accommodations through employee assistance programs (EAP) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRetaining talent in the workplace by promoting education and fighting stigma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding relationships between friends and colleagues to strengthen teamwork\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings: A Personal Perspective on Wellness in the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all individuals seeking to thrive in the workplace through effective management of their mental health, along with all managers and business leaders seeking to create an open and supportive environment to improve worker wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings: A Personal Perspective on Wellness in the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e, motivational speaker, mental health advocate, and popular influencer Kody Green utilizes a combination of lived experience as a diagnosed person with schizophrenia, success in finding and maintaining a job as a person with severe mental illness, and the latest workplace research findings to provide readers with practical strategies for fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Green shares his personal journey of finding resilience and offers coping mechanisms and self-care strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges within the workplace. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecognizing the importance of accessing appropriate resources, Green guides readers on how to work with their management team and human resource teams effectively. From understanding available accommodations to exploring mental health support programs, this insight equips individuals with the knowledge to seek the resources they need, including reasonable accommodation, employee assistance programs (EAP), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book also explores topics such as understanding the link between employee well-being and retention, overcoming barriers that prevent individuals from communicating their needs to their employer by removing fear of misunderstanding or stigmatization of the issues they face, and building support teams with friends and colleagues to establish a steady foundation in work and life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings\u003c\/i\u003e provides essential guidance not only for individuals living with mental illness, but also human resource teams, employers, and all individuals looking to be able to better manage their mental health in the everyday workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for MINDS OVER MEETINGS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings \u003c\/i\u003eis a powerful account of one man's mental health journey. The transparency expressed by Kody will inspire and save so many lives.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--DR. KOJO SARFO, DNP, \u003c\/b\u003e Hollywood Mental Health Expert \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kody's book is a wonderful blend of helpful resources and education paired with an infectiously empathetic perspective on mental health, both personally and socially.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-- NATHAN SHUHERK, \u003c\/b\u003e Nonfiction Book Influencer on TikTok and Instagram (@schizophrenicreads) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings\u003c\/i\u003e provides practical strategies for maintaining our mental health while excelling in our careers. With insightful advice on managing stress, starting tough conversations, and creating a supportive work environment, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to thrive both professionally and personally. A must-read for employees and leaders alike, \u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings\u003c\/i\u003eis a beacon of wisdom in the complex world of workplace mental health.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--KATI MORTON, LMFT, \u003c\/b\u003e Mental Health Influencer \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kody Green is a thoughtful and important voice and leader in the field of mental health. His own experiences in multiple workplaces as a man living with schizophrenia are insightful and compelling. He has developed helpful and practical lessons for people who are neurodivergent in the workplace as well as for those who are leaders and HR professionals.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-- KEN DUCKWORTH, MD, \u003c\/b\u003e Chief Medical Officer, NAMI, and author of \u003ci\u003eYou Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kody does an incredible job descripting from the voice of someone living with a mental illness, both positive and negative experiences of navigating the workplace and how the response can have an impact on one's path to recovery and self-care. \u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings\u003c\/i\u003e, addresses practical steps employers, employees, and colleagues can use to improve policies, increase awareness, and create empathy in the workplace to create a supportive yet productive environment.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--MARY KAY BATTAGLIA, \u003c\/b\u003e Executive Director, NAMI Wisconsin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKODY GREEN\u003c\/b\u003e is a motivational speaker, mental health advocate, and influencer with over 1.5 million followers across social media platforms who specializes in discussions about mental health and mental illness in the workplace. Kody has been trained as a peer support specialist, recovery coach, and suicide prevention specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 x 9.11 x 6.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 09, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42733656211519,"sku":"9781394289592","price":33.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/c4c3c310c7f7a6e69110aa8a571acf8c.webp?v=1765136831","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/minds-over-meetings-a-personal-perspective-on-wellness-in-the-workplace-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}