Rituals And the ROR: Return On Relationships (Part II) with Ezra Bookman
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge engages with Ezra Bookman on the profound role of rituals in leadership and workplace. They delve into examples from various fields, discuss the importance of awareness and trust, and explore the transformational power of rituals in everyday life. They also touch on designing meaningful rituals, overcoming adversity, and the evolution of rituals in corporate settings.
Key Points
- Rituals hold significant power in shaping culture and can either foster a positive environment or work against a company's values, thus it's crucial for leaders to be intentional about the rituals they create in their workplace.
- Intention and attention are essential elements for successful rituals, as they require a clear purpose and focused awareness to elevate actions to be meaningful and impactful.
- New leaders should consider the history and values of their organization when creating rituals, using them as opportunities to connect with employees, address fears and feelings, and strengthen the overall culture.
Quote: “The question that you just have to ask yourself is not…do I need or do I want rituals at my workplace? It’s, do I want good effective rituals that work for me and my vision?” Ezra Bookman
Exactly what is a ritual, and how do they affect our lives? Some of the most recognizable rituals are marriages, funerals, graduations, coronations and presidential inaugurations, oaths of allegiance, dedication ceremonies, etc. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome ritual expert Ezra Bookman to share the benefits of rituals in the workplace and how they can help to improve morale & create a more connected community.
This was such a great interview packed with so much inspirational information that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Here’s the link to Part 1: https://roxannederhodge.com/rituals-with-ezra-bookman/
Ezra is a nationally recognized experience designer, artist, and facilitator exploring the transformational power of ritual. He is the creator of Ritualist, a creative studio helping leaders cultivate more conscious companies and connected communities; the youngest member on the Board of Directors of The Secret City, an Obie Award-winning arts organization; and the former Artistic Director for Lab/Shul, an experimental, artist-driven, God-optional Jewish community in NYC.
Authentic Touch Points:
Why leaders need to consider rituals. 2:00
The power of tiny rituals. 6:30
The difference a minute or two can make. 11:00
Intention, attention, and gratitude. 14:00
Advice for new leaders. 16:00
Designing rituals. 20:00
Turning adversity into something beautiful. 25:00
Growth = the need for rituals. 30:00
Ezra has collaborated with organizations like The Joy List, Reimagine Festival, The NYC Mayor’s Office, Ephemeral Tattoos, Rally, House of Yes, Reboot, and New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, and has co-produced events featuring visionary thought-leaders and artists alike. His large-scale participatory performance art rituals were presented at Hammerstein Ballroom, Grand Prospect Hall, Tribeca Performing Arts Center, and the New York Academy of Medicine.
As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.
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Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Ezra’s websites: Ezra Bookman: https://www.ezrabookman.com Ritualist Life: https://www.ritualist.life Ezra’s email: [email protected] Ezra’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezra-bookman Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: [email protected] Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
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