KUALA LUMPUR, January 22 – The Malaysian workplace faces a mental wellness crisis, with over half of its workforce experiencing burnout and poor work-life balance. Salina Salli, Founder & Learning Designer at Digital Dolphin Academy, advocates for a transformative leadership approach to address these challenges. Resilience leadership, in contrast to traditional models, emphasizes adaptability, empathy, and forward-thinking, providing leaders with tools to proactively navigate employee stressors and foster a supportive work environment.
By prioritizing continuous learning, leveraging technology for connectivity, and maintaining a balance between autonomy and accountability, resilient leaders aim to create healthier and more productive workplaces while addressing the rising concerns about mental health, particularly among the emerging generation of leaders in Malaysia.
