WHAT DO SPA VISIONARIES have in common with luxury hospitality brands and workplace culture experts? They’ re all reimagining what’ s possible in service, strategy and leadership. These recent headlines highlight the big ideas influencing spa operations today— from inclusive team building and guest experiences to CEO self-care.

LEADERSHIP THROUGH WELLNESS

“ How Top CEOs Are Implementing Wellness Strategies”

CEO TODAY HIGHLIGHTS highlights a shift in corporate leadership where wellness is central to performance and resilience. Featuring examples from Satya Nadella( Microsoft), Marc Benioff( Salesforce) and Arianna Huffington( Thrive Global), it shows how mindfulness, mental health support and sleep hygiene improve employee well-being and business outcomes. Supported by data from Harvard Business

Review, Gallup and Deloitte, the article outlines three pillars of effective wellness leadership: visible executive commitment, data-driven personalization using AI and structural integration of wellness into daily work. The takeaway: Embedding wellness is key to attracting talent, boosting innovation and sustaining success.

ceotodaymagazine. com / 2025 / 06 / wellness-as-leadershiphow-ceos-drive-performance-through-well-being

“ Avoid Burnout, Stay Sharp: 4 Essential CEO Self-Care Habits”

IN FORBES, Julian Hayes II makes the case that self-care is no longer optional for CEOs— it’ s essential for high performance. Hayes outlines how today’ s leaders must prioritize personal well-being as rigorously as business results. His four habits— building self-awareness, mastering inner dialogue, protecting energy and setting health standards— offer a strategic blueprint for sustainable leadership. With executive burnout on the rise, Hayes argues the top KPI in 2025 isn’ t revenue— it’ s the CEO’ s capacity to lead with clarity, resilience and strength.

forbes. com / sites / julianhayesii / 2025 / 02 / 05 / avoid-burnout-stay-sharp-4-essential-ceo-self-care-habits-for-2025 /

TEAM CULTURE AND BELONGING

“ The Art of Inclusive Leadership: Building High-Performing Teams”

For SHRM, author Ayaskant Sarangi explores how inclusive leadership is a powerful driver of team performance and organizational success. Sarangi highlights how leaders who foster belonging, respect and open communication help unlock employee engagement and innovation. From cross-cultural collaboration tools to AI-powered career development, the article outlines how today’ s evolving workforce seeks meaningful connection and growth. Ultimately, inclusive leadership is presented not as a trend, but as a strategic advantage in improving the workplace.

shrm. org / topics-tools / news / inclusive-leadershipbuilding-high-performing-teams

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