Rates of workplace stress and burnout are at an all-time high. In fact, the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America survey found that 67 percent of adults said stress makes it difficult for them to focus and an additional 58 percent described their daily stress as “completely overwhelming.”
The good news is employers aren’t powerless–they can cultivate a workplace culture that promotes mental well-being as well as productivity and innovation. But what does it take to be an effective leader and guide employees through these challenges?
In this webinar, join retired Navy SEAL commander turned mindfulness coach, Jon Macaskill, CHRO for the Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. House of Representatives, John Salamone and the Co-Founder and Manager of Mindful FED, Garth Smelser as they discuss:
- Actionable strategies for leading an HR transformation
- The four pillars critical to building a foundation of success
- How mindfulness impacts key leadership traits and fosters healthier workplaces
- Practical advice for applying mindfulness principles in public service
Meet the Presenters
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Jon Macaskill
Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher and leadership coach. During his 24-year Navy career, he served in multiple highly dynamic leadership positions, from the battlefield to the operations center and the board room. Macaskill’s unconventional yet highly effective style of teaching leadership is fueled by his passion for helping people and organizations become the best versions of themselves. He takes what helped him excel in his professional life and heal in his personal life and now shares this through mindfulness coaching, resilience training and keynote speaking, all to help others achieve their full potential.
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John Salamone
John Salamone serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for the Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. House of Representatives. Salamone joined the CAO in June 2016, bringing with him 17 years of federal government experience in both the executive and legislative branches. Prior to joining the CAO, Salamone led a team of consultants and oversaw a portfolio of HR-related projects at a management consulting firm in Alexandria, Virginia. As Chief Human Resources Officer, Salamone oversees the human resources team and leads the CAO's strategic and long term human resource planning.
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Garth Katto Smelser
Garth Katto Smelser is a mindfulness program manager and meditation teacher with a passion for cultivating personal and organizational wellness and resilience. He co-founded both Mindful NOAA and Mindful FED: first-of-their-kind federal mindfulness communities of practice. Smelser has a rich and diverse background, having served as a U.S. Naval Officer and Federal Leader in the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Department of Commerce. His meditation teaching journey began with the non-profit, Calmer Choice, helping bring mindfulness practices into grade schools and Smelser now serves as their Board’s Co-Chair. He trained to be a Certified Meditation Instructor with the Engaged Mindfulness Institute. From students to senior executives, he has delivered hundreds of mindfulness trainings and presentations to thousands around the United States and Canada. Currently as the Mindful FED program manager, Smelser is using his expertise in mindfulness and decades of government leadership experience to help leaders reimagine workplace wellbeing.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.