Career + Mental Health
Developing Leaders, Retaining Talent: Top 7 Wellness and Leadership Trends to Elevate Your Organization in 2025
Talent retention remains one of the greatest challenges in today’s dynamic job market, and leadership development is central to tackling it. Programs that focus on adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, and continuous learning equip leaders to handle workplace complexities while fostering an inclusive, supportive environment. Leaders who can navigate challenges with empathy and adaptability create workplaces that attract and retain top talent.
The Code Was Never Just About Money
When I first received the opportunity to contribute to Cracking the Rich Code, I assumed it would be another hustle-centric playbook. But the truth is, this series, endorsed by Tony Robbins and co-authored by Jim Britt, is about much more than financial strategy.
In my chapter, Audacious by Design, I explore how redefining leadership and reclaiming your energy is the ultimate act of legacy-building. For far too long, we've bought into the idea that legacy requires sacrifice and burnout. But what if that’s the biggest lie we've been sold?
Audacious Act #3: Reclaim Your Sense of Self
But here’s the truth: progress doesn’t always mean movement. Sometimes, progress means pausing. Sometimes, it means reclaiming ourselves before we lose sight of who we are.
Cracking the Rich Code: Why Wealth Begins with Wellness
In my chapter, Audacious by Design, I explore how redefining leadership and reclaiming your energy is the ultimate act of legacy-building. For far too long, we've bought into the idea that legacy requires sacrifice and burnout. But what if that’s the biggest lie we've been sold?
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why Whole-Self Wellness is the Key to Sustainable Success
Burnout is costing companies billions—but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. In this powerful take on sustainable success, Stevi Gable Carr shares how her Audacious by Design leadership framework empowers individuals and organizations to thrive by prioritizing whole-self wellness. Backed by data from McKinsey and the Global Wellness Institute, this article reveals why energy management, recovery cycles, and psychological safety are the new cornerstones of high performance.
Audacious Act #2: Seek Radical Feedback: The Growth Strategy That Elevates Everything
Let’s be honest—most leaders aren’t afraid of hard work. But many are afraid of the hard truth. That’s what makes radical feedback one of the most overlooked accelerators of leadership growth.
Audacious Act #1: Name What Matters: Aligning Leadership with Core Values
In the relentless pursuit of success, leaders often find themselves ticking off conventional milestones—revenue targets, promotions, industry accolades—believing these achievements equate to fulfillment. However, without anchoring these pursuits to our core values, such accomplishments can feel hollow. True leadership satisfaction stems from aligning our actions with what genuinely matters to us.
Why Wellness is the Hidden Solution to the Middle Management Void
Wellness: The Strategic Fix for the Middle Management Void
As companies flatten org charts to drive speed and innovation, many are discovering the unintended cost: leadership burnout, disengaged teams, and stalled talent pipelines. With nearly half of executives struggling to manage without traditional middle managers (Korn Ferry, 2025), a new solution is emerging—not in hierarchy, but in human sustainability.
Wellness isn’t a perk—it’s infrastructure. By embedding wellness practices into leadership, communication, and culture, organizations can restore alignment, resilience, and clarity across teams. Backed by data from Gallup, Deloitte, and the Global Wellness Institute, this approach offers measurable boosts in engagement, retention, and productivity.
Discover how wellness strategies—like energy management, emotional intelligence training, and belonging rituals—can fill the gaps left by middle management and unlock a more sustainable path to performance.
The ROI of Workplace Wellness in 2025: A Comprehensive Report
The ROI of Workplace Wellness in 2025: A Comprehensive Report breaks down the data, trends, and real-world results that prove investing in employee well-being boosts productivity, reduces costs, and builds stronger cultures.
Estate Planning Myths Uncovered: What You Should Really Know
Estate planning is essential for everyone, not just the wealthy. Debunk common myths like "estate planning is just for the rich" and "a will covers everything" to ensure your assets, healthcare decisions, and guardianship wishes are properly managed. Regular updates are key to maintaining an effective estate plan.
The Well 52: Jerry Tsai
Hi! I'm Jerry, a serial entrepreneur based in Columbus, Ohio. I'm passionate about building businesses and grateful for the opportunity to use my work to make a positive impact. I'm always looking to connect with go-getters, game-changers, and good humans!
The Future of Workplace Wellness: How Holistic Employee Well-Being Programs Drive Sustainable Success
Learn how companies can enhance employee engagement, retention, and performance through innovative wellness strategies.
Unraveling the Letters: LGBTQIA+
When reading the title of this blog some thoughts may be “why are there so many letters?” or “what do all of the letters mean?” First and foremost, the letters matter. The title of this blog is an acronym that is used to not only bring awareness to gender identities and sexual orientation, but the letters also provide a space of representation for all individuals in however they choose to identify.
Good Vibes + Bad Habits: Microhabits and Your Accountability BFF!
Welcome to the rollercoaster ride we call life, where each New Year brings a fresh set of resolutions, intentions, and the undeniable charm of starting anew. In this wild journey, we're about to explore the magic of microhabits (with a shout-out to the one and only James Clear), and discover the transformative power of having an accountability buddy by your side. Buckle up, because it's about to get witty, fun, and maybe just a tad life-changing.
Support Your Favorite Non-Profit This Season
We at WISe know the importance of giving back to the community all year, but especially during the holiday season. This #GivingTuesday, we're thrilled to spotlight some incredible non-profit organizations that WISe works with. Each of these organizations aligns with our mission to empower wellness in every form—whether that’s mental health, physical well-being, or creating opportunities for growth and support within our communities. In this post, you’ll learn more about each non-profit’s mission, the impactful work they do, and how you can join us in supporting them this holiday season. Together, we can make a meaningful difference!
The Well 52: Julie Labanz
Julie is a licensed therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist offering sex-positive therapy services to clients in Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. She specializes in relationship and sexual concerns, helping individuals and couples enhance their connection and navigate challenges to have more fulfilled lives. As the owner of Be Known and The Institute for Sex Positive Therapy, Julie is committed to promoting acceptance and supporting meaningful growth for her clients and fellow clinicians.
The Well 52: Nancy Eigle-Mille
I am the Executive Director of 1N5 a local nonprofit that provides mental health prevention education to schools, community organizations, and corporations. This is a personal mission for me to normalize the conversation about mental health.
The Well 52: Beth Hitchcock
Hi, I’m Beth Hitchcock, founder of Fluffi. As a consultant, creative director, and stylist I saw brands struggling to break into the ever-evolving plus-size market. That's why I started Fluffi. As a size-inclusive consultancy, we empower brands to unlock their full potential and establish meaningful connections with their plus-size customers.
Navigating Political Differences in Your Relationship: 5 Tools to Support Connection
It is not uncommon for political differences to create tension in relationships. Whether you are facing disagreements with a partner, friend, or family member, navigating these differences requires patience, empathy, and clear communication. With guidance from both the World Health Organizations six principles of sexual health and the Gottman’s Sound Relationship House Model, we can better manage interpersonal stress and establish loving boundaries.