We need to talk about mental health: Newton Cheng [52]
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"When I went on mental health leave..." Can you imagine saying that?
Newton Cheng is the Director of Health and Performance at Google, and he said those words when he mustered the courage to prioritize himself. So long as mental health conversations are stigmatized, it's hard for leaders to do right for themselves, their family, and their teams. Newton is looking for new ways to approach the topic, better suited for the complexity of today’s world.
Hear how Newton faced down the negative energy fueling his accomplishments inwork and in power lifting, to built a new source of motivation. Practical tips and intentional resilience building prove the power of human leadership.
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