Fatigued and frustrated? You could be burned out

Pregnant Molly Baz featured on Special K boxes | Mazda tempts working parents with generous benefits | Social media elevates microfeminism to a new level Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( June 12, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Pregnant Molly Baz featured on Special K boxes]( [Pregnant Molly Baz featured on Special K boxes]( (WK Kellogg Co./PRNewswire) The "Special for a Reason" campaign for WK Kellogg's Special K showcases Molly Baz, celebrity chef and author, on the cereal's boxes -- the first time for a pregnant woman. Fans can purchase the special edition boxes via the brand's TikTok and Instagram channels, or via the brand's site, and the push includes a $25,000 donation from the brand to United Way's Women United initiative. Full Story: [Muse by Clio]( (6/5), [Ad Age (tiered subscription model)]( (6/5) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Mazda tempts working parents with generous benefits]( Mazda Toyota Manufacturing in Greenbrier, Ala., is providing a generous package of workplace benefits, including a payment of up to $250 a month toward child care costs, to its workforce. The program is available to new employees on their first day and has been credited with a 20% drop in turnover among women workers since its inception. Full Story: [National Public Radio]( (6/10) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Social media elevates microfeminism to a new level]( Microfeminism, or subtle but deliberate gestures asserting a woman's right to equality, has been around for a long time, but it has been amplified by social media and is growing into a movement. Microfeminism can be as simple as saying "hers and his" or ensuring women are recognized for their contributions, and workplace expert Julie Nugent says microfeminism can have a big impact in the workplace. Full Story: [USA Today]( (6/6) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [Chef Rick Martinez demos chiles anchos rellenos de queso]( Join the Culinary Institute of America for its first installation of the virtual Latin American Cuisine Summit Series! Gain in-depth knowledge of signature dishes, explore traditional techniques and discover the culinary influences that continue to shape the industry. First up is chef Rick Martinez. [Register now!]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [How to connect if you're not big on small talk]( Leaders can connect with coworkers by being interested and engaging, and forging connections can help cultivate trust, improve collaboration and ultimately boost productivity, write Karin Hurt and David Dye of Let's Grow Leaders. Even if personal connections don't come easily to you, there are quick, effortless ways to connect with others, such as asking follow-up questions and sharing personal experiences, they advise. Full Story: [Let's Grow Leaders]( (6/10) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Make time for important conversations before adversity hits]( [Make time for important conversations before adversity hits]( (Pixabay) Businesses face a never-ending barrage of challenges and uncertainty, and proactively engaging in discussions with your team can build the resilience and readiness needed to respond when adversity hits, writes author and communication specialist Leah Mether. Striking a balance between optimism and reality, or "hoping for the best while preparing for the worst," is critical when facing the unknown, and prior discussions that establish a shared vision and purpose can serve as a guide amid adversity. Full Story: [Fast Company (tiered subscription model)]( (6/11) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Industry News & Trends [] [James Beard Awards expand geographic boundaries]( This year's James Beard Award winners illustrate the influence of previously underrepresented locations across the world and within the US, such as smaller towns from Mystic, Conn., to Mission, Texas. Michael Rafidi of Arabic restaurant Albi in Washington, D.C., has been named Outstanding Chef; Outstanding Restaurant went to Langbaan in Portland, Ore., where Thai dishes are made with Pacific Northwest ingredients; and Dakar NOLA won Best New Restaurant for its Senegalese fare. Full Story: [CNN]( (6/11) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Restaurants go from risk to reward in real estate]( Food services account for nearly a fifth of retail leases, a trend that has helped retail real estate recover from pandemic-related struggles. Property owners, who once saw restaurants as a risk, now welcome them as tenants because of factors that include record restaurant sales, foodie culture and remote workers getting lunch in suburbs. Full Story: [The Wall Street Journal]( (6/10) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Free eBooks and Resources Free eBooks and resources brought to you by our sponsors - [Marketing Technology Planning Guide]( - [How to Create Lasting Change]( - [How to Introduce Yourself]( - [On the Radar: AKATI Sekurity's award-winning managed security services]( - [Course: Introduction to Getting Things Done]( [] Read the latest from SmartBrief [] - [Restaurant industry is focused on labor landscape, tech innovations]( SmartBrief/Food (5/24) [] - [Publix milestone highlights food industry's efforts to combat hunger]( SmartBrief/Food (5/14) [] - [Authenticity in food is more nuanced than ever]( SmartBrief/Food (5/8) [] DEI and Company Culture [] [Pop-up events fuel new generation of LGBTQ+ spaces]( Queer spaces have expanded beyond bars and clubs in recent years, showing up as parties for specific groups in the larger LGBTQ+ community, supper clubs, or events for certain cuisines, from vegan wings to the Trans Pizza Party one Sunday a month at Pizza of Venice in Altadena, Calif. "Maybe not everyone can open a brick-and-mortar restaurant," says Liz Alpern, founder of New York City's Queer Soup Night, which made financial sense when Alpern designed it as a fundraiser for the NYC AIDS Memorial and other groups, and has spread to other cities. Full Story: [Eater]( (6/7) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [McDonald's fashions a program for Black designers]( McDonald's has created a program to foster the talent of emerging Black fashion designers through a yearlong mentoring program, financing and other resources. A new commercial features the first group of five designers in the Black and Positively Golden Change of Fashion program and the mentors they will work with over the coming year. The program will include creating a capsule collection that will debut at the end of the program. Full Story: [Nation's Restaurant News (free registration)]( (6/7) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Juneteenth celebrations have diverse cooking influences]( In a candid conversation about Juneteenth, chef Carla Hall and Bon Appetit editor-in-chief Jamila Robinson discuss their personal journeys of celebrating the holiday that commemorates the ending of slavery in the US, which is greatly influenced by their connections to Texas. The two explore the ways food connects history and liberation, with Hall focusing on traditional Southern dishes like barbecue and watermelon while Robinson incorporates diverse culinary influences, showcasing how Juneteenth celebrations can be both a reflection of cultural heritage and a platform for culinary creativity. Full Story: [Bon Appetit]( (6/6) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Work/Life Balance [] [Fatigued and frustrated? You could be burned out]( [Fatigued and frustrated? You could be burned out]( (Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images) Executive coach Kristin Hendrix knew she was burned out when she started to learn how to cook, revealing what she calls a "hyper-fixation" on something that didn't fulfill her in the way writing, coaching and exercising did, which made her realize she needed to get back to doing things that "refill my internal bank account." Some signs of burnout you can identify early include feeling perpetually exhausted, frustrated or disengaged from your work and other activities, writes executive coach Rebecca Zucker. Full Story: [Leadership Vitae]( (6/6), [Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model)]( (6/6) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Workplace isolation may affect health, career path]( Five tips shared by career expert Amanda Augustine help employees mitigate the effects of isolation, since socialization with coworkers can have positive effects on a person's career and well-being. Social isolation may lead to mental health and sleep issues, and a lack of interaction may reduce networking opportunities and reduce professional visibility and recognition. Full Story: [Employee Benefit News (free registration)]( (6/7) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Poll Results [] What elements are key to fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace? The company has clear policies on diversity, equity and inclusion. 22.86% Senior leaders publicly support DEI. 22.86% Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are offered based on shared characteristics. 11.43% Inclusive employee benefits are provided. 25.71% Varied cultural celebrations, holidays and commemorative events are celebrated. 17.14% [] WFF Reader Poll [] When I experience a sense of belonging, I feel more: [Vote]( [Free to share my ideas and suggestions.]( [Vote]( [Willing to tackle stretch projects.]( [Vote]( [Able to admit mistakes and seek support to learn from setbacks.]( [Vote]( [Free to be my whole and authentic self.]( [Vote]( [Recognized and rewarded for my unique contributions.]( [] WFF News [] [Master the tools for creating psychological safety and stronger teams]( The concepts of safe spaces and psychological safety, although sometimes overused or misused, are foundational to creating both literal and figurative room for people to be themselves without fear of being harassed or exposed to discrimination or oppression. Their importance is sometimes more easily seen in the opposite -- physical places and interactions where people feel nervous, unsupported, harshly judged and like they just don't belong. But safety doesn't mean everyone has to agree or even that every idea is the right one. In fact, environments of psychological safety reward greater diversity of thought and enable team members to disagree and still work together toward stronger solutions. [Read more](. [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( LEARN MORE ABOUT the WFF: [About the WFF]( | [Join the WFF]( | [WFF Programs]( [] Editor's Note [] New: LinkedIn SmartBrief Food & Beverage industry page! Join us on our new [LinkedIn Food & Beverage industry page]( to stay on top of the news and trends, and connect with other food & beverage professionals. We're here to build a community through offering a platform for engaging conversations, establishing new connections and sharing thought-provoking content. [Let's link up.]( [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [] It's difficult to put all of yourself into something when you give it just a little amount of time. [Nonny Hogrogian](, writer, illustrator, Caldecott Medal winner 1932-2024 [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( SmartBrief publishes more than 200 free industry newsletters - [Browse our portfolio]( [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Advertise with SmartBrief]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy policy]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:wff@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE](mailto:cwarne@smartbrief.com) [SmartBrief Future]( Copyright © 2024 SmartBrief. All Rights Reserved. A division of Future US LLC Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036.