Social and Environmental Interaction Recipes
Health Recipe List:
1) Is Your Wolf Pack Bringing You Down or Up?
2) Activate the Buddy System
3) Get Outside—15 Minutes a Day Can Keep the Doctor Away
4) The Power of Vacation Time, and How to Compare Yourself to Others
5) Join a Group or Start a Hobby With Others
6) Be Socially Proactive
7) Cultivate Your Community Circle
8) How You Should Compare Yourself to Others (We’d Ask You to Stop, But We Know That is Not Realistic)
9) How to Work and Thrive as a Team
1) Is Your Wolf Pack Bringing You Down or Up?
Timing: Can take some time to think about the people in your life
Level of Difficulty: Easy to ponder, hard to make cuts if needed
Serving Size: Start thinking about your interactions when you see your friends and family
Spiciness: Mild - Spicy depending on what your thoughts bring to light
INGREDIENTS
Just yourself, your interactions with others, and some thoughts about the quality of your relationships
REASONING AND BENEFITS
Whether you like it or not, we all know that we are impacted by what others around us are doing. And if you are sitting there thinking, “hey, that’s not me, no one impacts my decisions.” Well we hate to break it to you, but even though you may believe that, we are actually hardwired to connect with other people. There are specific cells in our brains called mirror neurons whose only purpose is to log what other people around you are thinking, feeling, and doing. (McGonigal, 187) There are different degrees to how much people will impact your thoughts, but at the end of the day, we are all in the same boat, we are all impacted by the people around us. This can either be great news, or not so great news depending on who you surround yourself with. When we see the people around us in action, our brains are actually guessing at what their goals are based on those actions. These mere observations can make us want to achieve the exact same goals. It is very easy to ‘catch’ someone’s goals, their good habits, and their bad habits. (McGonigal, 190) Based on this information, surrounding yourself with people who share similar goals to you, or people who have goals that you strive to have, is in your best interest. Creating a safe space to share your interests, your goals, and your plans, will have a massive impact on whether you or not you are successful. Just think about how good it feels when you can share your wins with others. Create your tribe, surround yourself with people you trust, people you can share with, people who share your goals, and create the environment you want.
INSTRUCTIONS
Ask yourself some questions: Who is in your tribe? Who are you close with? Who do you spend most of your time with? Who are some people that you respect?
Think of some good and bad behaviours that the people in your tribe have, and ask yourself if you have caught any of those behaviours.
Now focus on the good habits and goals that some of the people in your tribe have that you strive for. Try to spend more time with these people.
Is there anyone else that you know that you don’t spend much time with, but you really highly respect and think you would like to emulate? Hang out with them more too.
PRO TIP: When everyone around you is doing something, you are much more likely to think that it is a good idea. Make sure the people around are doing the things that you want to be doing, and not instilling bad habits and behaviours into your thoughts and actions.
* Try to find a group or community that you could join that shares the behaviours that you would like to have. This will make them the new normal for you.
** Think about the people who you may follow online or in person. These people impact your actions too. Are they emulating the person that you would like to be? If no, say see you later and find some new people. Also, stop comparing yourself with others, especially online.
*** When you find a group of people with similar goals, you will be excited and proud to share your wins. When you believe other people are watching, and will be excited to hear about your wins, it will be a lot easier to make them happen. And hey, if you fail, they will be there to listen.
Sources:
McGonigal, K. (2013). The willpower instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It. Penguin.
2) Activate the Buddy System
Timing: A few minutes to check in with a friend
Level of Difficulty: Easier to achieve goals with a friend
Serving Size: Start with small goals together, build from there
Spiciness: Mild. Your buddy will take the spiciness away from new goals
INGREDIENTS
You and a friend
REASONING AND BENEFITS
Taking on a new change or behaviour in your life can be a daunting task, especially when you don’t have anybody to talk to about it or do it with. When you are taking on a new challenge, or changing a lifestyle habit such as the way you eat, do it with somebody else because we are stronger when we work together. This will help you, and it has the added benefit of helping the friend or family member that you do it with. The mere act of telling someone else your goals, and having them check in with you will go a long way, and carrying out your goals together will supersize the benefit. Your actions influence the actions of the people around you, your actions can inspire your buddy to act. (McGonigal, p. 207) Now here comes the ever powerful inspiration loop. When your buddy is inspired by your actions, and causes them to act, you will then be inspired by their actions. Inspiration loop complete. Make sure to talk to your buddy on a regular basis. Talk about the challenges, talk about how you overcame them, help each other feel successful, teach each other, share your insights. Feedback is a powerful tool. The feedback that has the most power has 2 main aspects: it relates to something that you care about, and it’s in an area where you feel uncertain. (Fogg, 248) Health changes are things you care about, and uncertainty can surround these changes. Let feedback from your peers help propel you over the hurdles of taking on new health changes, institute the buddy system, and be stronger together. Humans are designed to work in conjunction with others, so why not take advantage of this when you are tackling your health? “The strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.” (Headlee, p. 221. Kipling, Law of the Jungle)
INSTRUCTIONS
Think about a new challenge or healthy behaviour you would like to apply to your life.
Think of a friend or family member you would like to do it with. Pick someone that works well with you, that you feel comfortable sharing with, and could benefit from this change as well.
Set up a plan to check in and encourage each other on a consistent basis. Maybe a quick message every day, or a phone call once a week, whatever works best for you.
PRO TIP: This doesn’t have to just be a health change, maybe it is a project you have always wanted to work on. There is a reason why we are writing this book and these health recipes together. Nick and I have discovered the benefit of working together on a project, and we couldn’t imagine doing it on our own now that we have experienced working together.
* You don’t always have to use the same buddy for all of your goals. Different friends and family members may be better suited to different goals, behaviours, and habits.
** Take turns teaching eachother about new goals or habits you want to apply to your lives. One of the best ways to learn is to teach.
*** Remember to pay yourself first during your day or week. Make sure to carve out time for yourself to achieve your goals before you tackle your to-do list. Your to-do list will always be there. Inspire your buddy by succeeding on the goal early on in your day or week.
Sources:
Fogg, B. J. (2019). Tiny habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything. Eamon Dolan Books.
Headlee, C. (2020). Do nothing: Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing and Underliving. Hachette UK. Wolf pack quote from: Rudyard Kipling, https://www.kiplingsociety.co.uk/poem/poems_lawofjungle.htm
McGonigal, K. (2013). The willpower instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It. Penguin.
3) Get Outside—15 Minutes a Day Can Keep the Doctor Away
Timing: 15-20 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Pretty easy to go for a stroll
Serving Size: Start with one day per week, and work up from there
Spiciness: Mild, relaxing, maximum chill
INGREDIENTS
Just yourself, outside in nature, ideally without your phone or other technology
REASONING AND BENEFITS
Ever since we were kids, we have been told to get outside, run around, and get fresh air. This is advice that we have always heard, but never really questioned or looked into, so let’s dive into the benefits. Firstly, getting the benefits of nature doesn’t have to be in a remote forest, on a private island, or deep in the jungle. You can get the benefits of nature right out your front or back door. We are going to focus on two countries that have studied the positive effects of getting outside—Japan and Finland. A Japanese study found that people who spent just 15 minutes sitting and walking through nature experienced drops in blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar, and stress levels. Not only that, people’s bodies release more natural killer cells to fight off colds, flus, and other illnesses. (Easter, p. 113) In a world where we are often overstressed, overstimulated, and overworked, it is pretty important to stop and slow down every once in a while, and it looks like a 15 minute nature walk is just what the doctor ordered. The studies in Finland concluded that we should spend around 5 hours out in nature every week to avoid depression and make us happier in our everyday lives. (Easter, p.119) While you’re out in nature, your brain enters a mode called “soft fascination.” In this mode you are focusing outwardly at the nature around you, your attention network is turned down, and you are being mindful about what you are doing and seeing. A 15-20 minute nature walk will leave you feeling calmer, sharper, more productive, and ready to take on your day. (Easter, p. 116) Key Tip: Make sure to turn your phone off and focus on the walk and what is around you. If you remain connected to your phone, you will not get all of the benefits possible. Harness the calmness, turn off your phone, focus on what is around you.
INSTRUCTIONS
Stop waiting for a big wilderness trip to get your outside time. Go hang out in your backyard or step outside your front door and head to a local park. Sit down and relax, or walk through for 15-20 minutes.
Make sure your phone is off, and do not check it or any other technology.
Notice what is around you, let your thoughts wander, focus on controlling and slowing down your breathing, feel the stress melt away.
If you have access to wilder nature nearby, sprinkle some visits there, the wilder the better. But if a small local park is all you have, that’s still great.
Master Level Status: If you find yourself chronically overstressed, and you can’t break out of it, find the time to spend 3 days in nature without your phone. The “three day effect” is based on studies that say 3 days in nature will change our minds for the better. Stress levels will plummet, you will reset your thinking, revive your brain, tame burnout, and just make you feel better. (Easter, p. 120)
PRO TIP: If you can make this happen in the morning to get some morning sun at the same time, then you will be stacking some powerful habits my friends. There is nothing better than pairing up some beastly health improving tips to save time in your busy day for other things.
* In a world where we are constantly overstimulated, taking 15-20 minutes out of your day and having a calm walk in nature can do a lot of good. Try it out for yourself.
** If you have heard the term “forest bathing,” this is what it is referring to. Find a way to make this fit into your schedule that works for you, a little bit of nature goes a long way.
*** Across the world, nature researchers are proving that the outdoors are a potent antidote to the modern human conditions of chronic disease and being overstressed, overstimulated, and overworked. This is a prescription that we can be on board with!
Sources:
Learn more about the benefits of getting outside:
Easter, M. (2021). The comfort crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self. Rodale Books.
4) Health Recipe: How You Should Compare Yourself to Others (We’d Ask You to Stop, But We Know That is Not Realistic)
Timing: Just takes a little time to be real with yourself
Level of Difficulty: Easy to hard depending on how you look at others
Serving Size: Think a little bit every time every time you compare yourself with others and ask yourself if it makes you feel good or bad
Spiciness: It can always get a little spicy when you be real with yourself, but the more you do it, the milder and calmer it will get and you will feel
INGREDIENTS
Just yourself and an honest look at your life and your thoughts
REASONING AND BENEFITS
Ideally, we would ask you to stop comparing yourself to others, but we know that is not realistic. Our desire to compare ourselves to others is ingrained in us. This is based on an evolutionary need to fit into a group for the benefit of survival, and to avoid feeling like an outsider. (Headlee, 188) Nowadays, comparing yourself to others can make you think like you are missing out, aren’t doing enough, or being lazy. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, envy, and inferiority. If you compare yourself with others, and this is what it makes you feel like: STOP. If however, you look at the people around you and they motivate you to try new things, and strive for more in a healthy way, then keep it up. Before everybody's lives were on TV and social media, we only compared ourselves to friends, family, and neighbours, when we would strive for the social and/or economic class just above us. Now we can strive to be and compare ourselves to two new kinds of people: (1) the rich and famous, and (2) the distorted reality of the people on our friends lists that are only showcasing the best parts of their lives. These are two unrealistic options to compare your lifestyle to that you should stop now. Let’s stick to the good comparisons here. Compare yourself to the people that you actually see, with your eyes, in person. Focus on your co-workers, your neighbours, your friends, and your family. What are they doing that you want to be doing? How do they make it happen? Is it realistic for your lifestyle and life stage? If yes, go for it. If not, be able to recognize that it fits into their life, but not yours. Be honest with yourself, be realistic, strive for what is possible for you.
INSTRUCTIONS
Be real with yourself for a moment here. Do you compare yourself to others? Who do you tend to compare yourself to? What aspects of their lives do you focus on the most? Do you strive to be like any of the people you compare yourself to? Are these aspirations realistic? Do you feel good or bad when you compare yourself to others?
If you feel bad based on the comparisons, ask yourself why. Is it because you compare yourself to the rich and famous, and/or people on your friends list showcasing the best parts of their lives? If yes, then stop now. If the comparisons that are making you feel bad are unrealistic for your life, then stop now.
If you feel good based on the comparisons, then keep it up in a healthy way. You can use the people around you for motivation, inspiration, and new ideas. That is fantastic.
Look at the people around you that you see in person: your co-workers, neighbours, friends, and family.
Be honest with yourself, be realistic, strive for what is possible for you
PRO TIP: If you are a parent and you find yourself thinking that you should always be doing more with your kids, we ask that you stop that thinking right now. It is so easy to look around and compare yourself to other parents and think that you should be doing more. Be realistic with your time, and you know what, kids need down time anyway to be creative, to be bored, to think for themselves, so be okay with allowing them to have some chill time.
* The people you compare yourself to are not perfect, you are not perfect, stop striving for perfection.
** Is there a common aspect of life that you find you are always comparing yourself with others? Maybe travel, nutrition, exercise, leisure time, things, jobs, or money. Do they create good or bad feelings for you? If bad, how can you make them good?
*** Think about what is realistic for you based on your stage in life. We have three main buckets that we focus on when we think about the life that we want: time, health, and money. Which are you focusing on? Are you satisfied with the one that you are focusing on, or should you spread the love?
Sources:
Learn more about slowing down, and comparisons with others:
Headlee, C. (2020). Do nothing: Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing and Underliving. Hachette UK.
5) Join a Group or Start a Hobby With Others
Timing: Try something for 30-120 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Hard to make time for, easy to enjoy
Serving Size: Start with once a week and grow from there
Spiciness: Mild and energizing
INGREDIENTS
Just yourself, a new activity, and some time with others
REASONING AND BENEFITS
Let’s start this off with an unfortunate piece of info: social isolation has doubled among adults since the 1990’s, and this is incredibly unhealthy for us. The UK actually created a government position called the Minister of Loneliness to try and fix this dangerous issue. (Headlee, p. xvii) We evolved in groups, and being together in a community is what our bodies need to thrive. Improving your diet, starting an exercise routine, getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep are all heavy hitters when it comes to improving your health, and stopping social isolation is right up there with them. This trend is starting earlier in life, teenagers are spending less time with friends, and this increases the chances for loneliness and depression. We spend more time working, and more time doing things on our own. If this sounds like you, join a group or a community, or start a hobby with others. Don’t pick something random, choose something that interests you, something that you will have fun doing, with people with similar mindsets. Do you have any friends or family members that you would like to do this with? In the last 200 years we have stepped away from human nature, we have grown away from our fundamental need for community, and we have instead moved towards individual thought and social isolation. (Headlee, p. 149) Join a group, start a hobby, give your mind a break from the grind and get out there and enjoy time together with others.
INSTRUCTIONS
Sit down and think about what your interests are. Are there any groups, communities, or hobbies you could join/start that are related to your interests?
Do you have any friends or family members who you think would enjoy joining you?
Commit to something. Join the group, start the hobby. Either by yourself, or with a friend. Either way you will be getting out there and spending time with others.
Start small, commit to it, be consistent, have fun, and grow.
PRO TIP: It is so easy to tell yourself you don’t have time for this. It is easy to focus on work or doing things on your own to relax. Get out of this habit once a week and you will be amazed at how much energy this gives you. Pry yourself away from work, away from the comfortable couch, and get out there and hang out with others, while doing something you enjoy.
* People who belong to a community live longer, experience less stress, and are more likely to say their lives are meaningful. (Headlee, 141)
** Choose an activity or a group that is full of people that will help you grow as a person. We grow together, so join a community that will help you grow the way you want to.
*** Who do you really enjoy spending time with? Ask them if they want to join you in the new activity, community, or hobby.
Sources:
Learn more about the health benefits of being together with others:
Headlee, C. (2020). Do nothing: Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing and Underliving. Hachette UK.
6) Be Socially Proactive
Timing: Weekly
Level of Difficulty: Easy-difficult
Serving Size: Small - Medium
Spiciness: Mild with areas of heat
INGREDIENTS
You and your community
REASONING AND BENEFITS
Being socially engaged and proactive with friends and family fosters deeper connections, strengthens emotional bonds, and creates a reliable social ecosystem. Regular interaction helps maintain meaningful relationships, providing opportunities to share joys, challenges, and experiences. By taking the initiative to plan activities, check in, or simply spend time with others, you nurture trust and connection. These efforts enrich your personal life, reduce feelings of isolation, and build a sense of belonging, which is essential for emotional well-being and happiness. Our species is a very social one, our very biology is based on getting regular social interaction. It helps us manage stress, become more resilient, stimulates our brains, and it is a key factor in wellbeing and longevity.
INSTRUCTIONS
Schedule regular check-in’s by establishing consistent times for reaching out, such as weekly calls, messages, or planned visits.
Always work on your active listening skills. Fully engage in conversations by asking thoughtful questions, giving undivided attention, and showing genuine interest in other’s lives.
Take the initiative to organize activities or events, whether casual visits, game nights, or meals.
Celebrate milestones and everyday moments.
Follow through on commitments. Don’t overload your schedule to help consistency and avoid backing out of a plan.
PRO TIP: Regular social interaction keeps us on the straight and narrow. Make the most of spending time with friends and family, and those in your community. Nurture your social ecosystem.
* Prioritize face-to-face interactions.
** Value quality over quantity. Moderation is key and times of solitude help you recharge and appreciate social interaction more; but like anything sociability is an important muscle that needs to be utilized.
*** Don’t wait for others, reach out and get the ball rolling.
7) Cultivate Your Community Circle
Timing: A few minutes, as long as it takes to have a chat
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Serving Size: Small
Spiciness: Mild
INGREDIENTS
You and your community
REASONING AND BENEFITS
Like the neurons in your brain, the more connections you forge in your community the better. What is great about being immersed in your community is the variety of perspectives and skills that you will start to recognize in people. Everyone has an interesting story to tell, and unique experiences. Getting to know them and building your social circle allows you broader perspectives and thoughts than you would be able to come up with on your own. As the economist Thomas Schelling would put it, “a person cannot draw up a list of things that would never occur to him.” It is likely that if you are working on something, others in your community have done it before, and can inform you. Use the opinions of your community network. Ask people their thoughts and you will unlock the power of a broader neural network.
INSTRUCTIONS
Make a point of broadening your community circle by getting out there and being open to meeting new people.
Be engaged when meeting people in your community. Introduce yourself and ask about them. Try to remember their names and what you talked about.
Start figuring out where people’s strengths lie and seek their input.
Maintain your social connections by
PRO TIP: Get out and about in your community and meet people. Go to markets, go to events like music performances, go for walks.
* If you have trouble remembering people’s names, get a little flip notebook and write them down after you meet new people.
** The more you chat with people the more you will realize that getting many peoples perspectives on a particular subject is always helpful, and if not, at least interesting.
*** You never know who you will meet that you may be able to lend a hand, or may be able to help you with something, or you may simply enjoy being around.
8) How You Should Compare Yourself to Others (We’d Ask You to Stop, But We Know That is Not Realistic)
Timing: Just takes a little time to be real with yourself
Level of Difficulty: Easy to hard depending on how you look at others
Serving Size: Think a little bit every time every time you compare yourself with others and ask yourself if it makes you feel good or bad
Spiciness: It can always get a little spicy when you be real with yourself, but the more you do it, the milder and calmer it will get and you will feel
INGREDIENTS
Just yourself and an honest look at your life and your thoughts
REASONING AND BENEFITS
Ideally, we would ask you to stop comparing yourself to others, but we know that is not realistic. Our desire to compare ourselves to others is ingrained in us. This is based on an evolutionary need to fit into a group for the benefit of survival, and to avoid feeling like an outsider. (Headlee, 188) Nowadays, comparing yourself to others can make you think like you are missing out, aren’t doing enough, or being lazy. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, envy, and inferiority. If you compare yourself with others, and this is what it makes you feel like: STOP. If however, you look at the people around you and they motivate you to try new things, and strive for more in a healthy way, then keep it up. Before everybody's lives were on TV and social media, we only compared ourselves to friends, family, and neighbours, when we would strive for the social and/or economic class just above us. Now we can strive to be and compare ourselves to two new kinds of people: (1) the rich and famous, and (2) the distorted reality of the people on our friends lists that are only showcasing the best parts of their lives. These are two unrealistic options to compare your lifestyle to that you should stop now. Let’s stick to the good comparisons here. Compare yourself to the people that you actually see, with your eyes, in person. Focus on your co-workers, your neighbours, your friends, and your family. What are they doing that you want to be doing? How do they make it happen? Is it realistic for your lifestyle and life stage? If yes, go for it. If not, be able to recognize that it fits into their life, but not yours. Be honest with yourself, be realistic, strive for what is possible for you.
INSTRUCTIONS
Be real with yourself for a moment here. Do you compare yourself to others? Who do you tend to compare yourself to? What aspects of their lives do you focus on the most? Do you strive to be like any of the people you compare yourself to? Are these aspirations realistic? Do you feel good or bad when you compare yourself to others?
If you feel bad based on the comparisons, ask yourself why. Is it because you compare yourself to the rich and famous, and/or people on your friends list showcasing the best parts of their lives? If yes, then stop now. If the comparisons that are making you feel bad are unrealistic for your life, then stop now.
If you feel good based on the comparisons, then keep it up in a healthy way. You can use the people around you for motivation, inspiration, and new ideas. That is fantastic.
Look at the people around you that you see in person: your co-workers, neighbours, friends, and family.
Be honest with yourself, be realistic, strive for what is possible for you
PRO TIP: If you are a parent and you find yourself thinking that you should always be doing more with your kids, we ask that you stop that thinking right now. It is so easy to look around and compare yourself to other parents and think that you should be doing more. Be realistic with your time, and you know what, kids need down time anyway to be creative, to be bored, to think for themselves, so be okay with allowing them to have some chill time.
* The people you compare yourself to are not perfect, you are not perfect, stop striving for perfection.
** Is there a common aspect of life that you find you are always comparing yourself with others? Maybe travel, nutrition, exercise, leisure time, things, jobs, or money. Do they create good or bad feelings for you? If bad, how can you make them good?
*** Think about what is realistic for you based on your stage in life. We have three main buckets that we focus on when we think about the life that we want: time, health, and money. Which are you focusing on? Are you satisfied with the one that you are focusing on, or should you spread the love?
Sources:
Learn more about slowing down, and comparisons with others:
Headlee, C. (2020). Do nothing: Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing and Underliving. Hachette UK.
9) How to Work and Thrive as a Team
Timing: Short and long moments to work together
Level of Difficulty: Easy to hard
Serving Size: Build and grow as a team through little moments all the time
Spiciness: Mild to spicy
INGREDIENTS
You, your teammates, and an open mind
REASONING AND BENEFITS
This recipe was inspired by the book “The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups,” by Daniel Coyle. Being a part of a team is something that happens throughout your life in different ways, but one thing is for sure, you will be a part of a team. Our minds often jump to sports when we hear the word team, but a team can be anything. You and your partner are a team, your family is a team, your friends are a team, your co-workers are a team. Teams are everywhere, so it is important to make sure your teams are as strong as they can be. Coyle does a great job explaining how the best teams in the world function. The feelings of home, family, and warmth were the overarching themes in all successful teams (especially when the team you are working on is your family). A family feel is built by making people feel safe, by giving everyone on the team a voice, by being clear with expectations, by actively listening to each other, and by creating systems of communication to work through problems together. Communication is absolutely key, especially when it is hard. Being vulnerable is hard, talking about your weaknesses is hard, talking about your mistakes is hard, talking about your failures is hard. Stop hiding from these conversations. Like all things in life, gravitate to things that are hard because that is where growth and mutual trust happens, this is where you grow together as a team. This will allow you to use each other's strengths to help each other, and you can work on each other's weaknesses together. “You have priorities, whether you name them or not. If you want to grow, you’d better name them, and you’d better name the behaviors that support the priorities.” (Coyle, p. 209).
INSTRUCTIONS
The number one job is to take care of eachother when you are on a team. Do this by making your team feel like a family.
Encourage everyone on your team to speak up. Everyone has a voice.
Communication is key. Make sure everyone knows their roles. Talk about each person's skills and why they are important to the team's success.
Frame every challenge as a time to learn and grow as a team together.
Before a project, an event, or something challenging, talk about expectations. Talk about how you want to handle it TOGETHER. Talk about how you may fail, and put plans in place to avoid that failure. Get on the same page before the challenge.
After the project, event, or challenge, talk about it again! Talk about how you performed, what went right, what went wrong, and how you can improve next time. Without these conversations, how will you and your team ever improve?
PRO TIP: Make everyone feel important by sharing your weaknesses and asking for input from your team. No more hiding your weaknesses, lay it all out there, be vulnerable, and grow together.
* Fail early, fail often, learn from your failure together.
** There is a Japanese concept called kaizen. This means continual improvement. Continually improve all of the teams in your life.
*** Constantly ask yourself, “what is the most important question I should be asking myself right now to make this team better?”
Sources:
Learn more about building a team:
Coyle, D. (2018b). The culture code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups. Random House.
