{"product_id":"minds-over-meetings-isbn-9781394369348","title":"Minds Over Meetings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to manage your mental health at work and create supportive environments for teams you lead\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on popular influencer Kody Green's inspirational story as a diagnosed person with schizophrenia who succeeded in finding and maintaining a job across diverse industry sectors including production, distribution, office settings, and management, \u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings: A Personal Perspective on Wellness in the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e provides practical strategies for fostering an understanding, empathetic, and supportive and inclusive work environment as well as self-care and coping strategies to help all professionals manage their mental health better at work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacked by the latest research findings in the field and emphasizing the vital role of open and honest communication, Green explores topics including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding available accommodations through employee assistance programs (EAP) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRetaining talent in the workplace by promoting education and fighting stigma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding relationships between friends and colleagues to strengthen teamwork\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings: A Personal Perspective on Wellness in the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all individuals seeking to thrive in the workplace through effective management of their mental health, along with all managers and business leaders seeking to create an open and supportive environment to improve worker wellbeing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Introduction to Mental Health in the Workplace 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 All About Me and My Diagnosis 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Mental Health Versus Mental Illness: What Is the Difference? 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Stigma at the Watercooler: Addressing Misconceptions about Mental Health at Work 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Being on the Job with Mental Health Issues 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 \"Should I Tell My Boss?\": Starting the Conversation 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Understanding Accommodations and Your Rights 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Unmasking and Setting Boundaries 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Burnouts and Breakdowns: Seeing the Signs 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Self-Care for the 9-to-5 Grind 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Care Team, Assemble! 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Sharing Stories and the Realities of Mental Health at Work 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Supporting Employees with Mental Health Issues 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 \"Leave Your Problems at the Door\" and Other Outdated Workplace Anecdotes 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 How Employers Can Improve Workplaces 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 How My Coworkers Made Work Possible for Me 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 From Surviving to Thriving: Stories of Success 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Redefining Success in the Professional World 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Resources 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKODY GREEN\u003c\/b\u003e is a motivational speaker, mental health advocate, and influencer with over 1.5 million followers across social media platforms who specializes in discussions about mental health and mental illness in the workplace. Kody has been trained as a peer support specialist, recovery coach, and suicide prevention specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMINDS OVER MEETINGS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings \u003c\/i\u003eis a powerful account of one man's mental health journey. The transparency expressed by Kody will inspire and save so many lives.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDR. KOJO SARFO, DNP,\u003c\/b\u003e Hollywood Mental Health Expert\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Kody's book is a wonderful blend of helpful resources and education paired with an infectiously empathetic perspective on mental health, both personally and socially.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eNATHAN SHUHERK,\u003c\/b\u003e Nonfiction Book Influencer on TikTok and Instagram (@schizophrenicreads)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings\u003c\/i\u003e provides practical strategies for maintaining our mental health while excelling in our careers. With insightful advice on managing stress, starting tough conversations, and creating a supportive work environment, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to thrive both professionally and personally. A must-read for employees and leaders alike, \u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings\u003c\/i\u003eis a beacon of wisdom in the complex world of workplace mental health.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKATI MORTON, LMFT,\u003c\/b\u003e Mental Health Influencer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Kody Green is a thoughtful and important voice and leader in the field of mental health. His own experiences in multiple workplaces as a man living with schizophrenia are insightful and compelling. He has developed helpful and practical lessons for people who are neurodivergent in the workplace as well as for those who are leaders and HR professionals.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKEN DUCKWORTH, MD,\u003c\/b\u003e Chief Medical Officer, NAMI, and author of \u003ci\u003eYou Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Kody does an incredible job descripting from the voice of someone living with a mental illness, both positive and negative experiences of navigating the workplace and how the response can have an impact on one's path to recovery and self-care. \u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings\u003c\/i\u003e, addresses practical steps employers, employees, and colleagues can use to improve policies, increase awareness, and create empathy in the workplace to create a supportive yet productive environment.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMARY KAY BATTAGLIA,\u003c\/b\u003e Executive Director, NAMI Wisconsin\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMinds over Meetings\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful account of one man's mental health journey. The transparency expressed by Kody will inspire and save so many lives\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDr. Kojo Sarfo DNP,\u003c\/b\u003e Hollywood Mental Health Expert\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Kody's book is a wonderful blend of helpful resources and education paired with an infectiously empathetic perspective on mental health, both personally and socially.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eNathan Shuherk,\u003c\/b\u003e Nonfiction Book Influencer on TikTok and Instagram (@schizophrenicreads)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings\u003c\/i\u003e provides practical strategies for maintaining our mental health while excelling in our careers. With insightful advice on managing stress, starting tough conversations, and creating a supportive work environment, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to thrive both professionally and personally. A must-read for employees and leaders alike, \u003ci\u003eMinds Over Meetings\u003c\/i\u003e is a beacon of wisdom in the complex world of workplace mental health.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKati Morton\u003c\/b\u003e, LMFT\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Kody Green is a thoughtful and important voice and leader in the field of mental health. His own experiences in multiple workplaces as man living with schizophrenia are insightful and compelling. He has developed helpful and practical lessons for people who are neurodivergent in the workplace and well as for those who are leaders and HR professionals.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKen Duckworth MD,\u003c\/b\u003e Chief Medical Officer NAMI,Author of \u003ci\u003eYou Are Not Alone: the NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Kody, a well-known mental health advocate and member of the NAMI Wisconsin Board of Directors, writes from the voice of someone navigating the workplace while living with a mental illness. His insights speak to employers, employees and colleagues on how to increase empathy, awareness and improve policies to create a supportive and productive work environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKody does and incredible job descripting from the voice of someone living with a mental illness, both positive and negative experiences of navigating the workplace and how the response can have an impact on one's path to recovery and self-care. \u003ci\u003eMind Over Meetings\u003c\/i\u003e, addresses practical steps employers, employees, and colleagues can use to improve policies, increase awareness, and create empathy in the workplace to create a supportive yet productive environment.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMary Kay Battaglia,\u003c\/b\u003e Executive Director, NAMI Wisconsin\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989630042341,"sku":"NP9781394369348","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394369348.jpg?v=1761784877","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/minds-over-meetings-isbn-9781394369348","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}