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E21 Wake-Up Call for Leaders: Recognizing Stress Before It’s Too Late

In this episode of The Compassionate Newsroom, Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon talks about the importance of stress management for leaders and their teams. 

Takeaways

Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon is a happiness scholar and former news director.
The Compassionate Newsroom aims to transform journalism through compassion.
Workplace wellbeing and resilience are essential in newsrooms.
Positive psychology can help cultivate a healthier newsroom culture.
Compassion can be a competitive advantage in journalism.
The podcast features inspiring guests from the journalism industry.
Actionable approaches will be shared to improve newsroom culture.
Mental health is a priority in the journalism field.
A supportive environment can enhance storytelling.
Listeners are encouraged to join the transformative journey.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stress Management for Leaders
02:32 Effective Stress Management Strategies
05:30 Cultivating Resilient Leadership Practices
07:35 New Chapter

Links Mentioned

Global Leadership Forecast 2025 

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Wellness Task Force 

American Press Institute 

Radio Television Digital News Association