Giving the Gift of Health (Post 2 of 3)

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When 1,500 workers were surveyed by the American Psychological Association, 1/3 shared issues with their supervisor as a source of work stress.

Canadian researcher Kevin Kelloway studied the effect of bad bosses and stated bad bosses can cause a human body to “pump out… stress hormones—just as it would if you were running from a tiger…”

So, what does the stereotypical bad boss do?  S/he:

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• Plays favorites
• Is checked-out
• Uses obscenity
• Blames others
• Is a sexual predator

So, what are the health benefits good bosses give employees?

• A reduced risk for heart disease
• Lower blood pressure
• A healthy weight
• Better sleep patterns
• Improved mental well-being

What specific things can a leader do to give the gift of health?  Check out the final post in this series.