Special: Elevating Psychological Capital with Dr. Ted Freeman
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<p>Dr. Ted Freeman joins me on this special episode to discuss Psychological Capital, a framework we can use to maintain performance and wellbeing in difficult times. We get into evidence-based practices we can follow to improve our (and our teams’) ability to manage stressors and pressures now and in the future.</p>
<p>Ted has extensive experience as an organization development consultant and executive. He served as Culture Officer at EILEEN FISHER, INC., the purpose-driven and sustainable women's apparel brand based in New York City. He couples his executive background with more than a decade of consulting experience in the areas of leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and executive coaching.</p>
<p>Highlights from our conversation include:</p>
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<li>An overview of Psychological Capital (2:32)</li>
<li>The increased stressors that employees are facing (3:52)</li>
<li>The relationship between pressure and performance (5:38)</li>
<li>The four components (HERO) of Psychological Capital (9:47)</li>
<li>Hope (10:32)</li>
<li>Efficacy (13:58)</li>
<li>Resilience (18:01)</li>
<li>Optimism (19:51)</li>
<li>How to implement the Psychological Capital framework (23:09)</li>
<li>The role leaders should (and should not) take on with their teams (26:24)</li>
<li>Why the concept of Psychological Capital is relevant in any time (28:11)</li>
<li>Ted’s advice for leaders in this moment (29:03)</li>
</ul>
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