“Flow state” has been a popular area of interest since it was studied by positive psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi over 40 years ago. To experience flow is to be fully immersed in an activity, engaged to the point of hyper focus—being “in the zone.” Whether you’re in the business world, an artist, or an athlete, that level of productivity is something we’d all love to get the secret recipe for. While primarily studied in individuals, we started wondering—can you achieve interpersonal flow? Can a team be in flow? What can leaders do to make it more accessible for those they lead?
Emma Rose is joined by her Conversant colleagues Kell Delaney and Roger Henderson to share from their experience what we can do to encourage interpersonal and team flow.
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December 7, 2021
Mentioned in the episode
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s 2004 TedTalk, The Secret to Happiness
Credibility, Influence, & Impact Leadership Development Immersion
Sources:
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
The Pursuit of Happiness, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi & Flow
Flow: A State of Total Immersion That Opens Us Up to Happiness
