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Will Smith shares the simple traffic light system his company uses to check in on employees at the start of meetings.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Marioni, Massimo 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Will Smith's reflections on leadership and work-life balance, emphasizing the importance of emotional check-ins in the workplace. Smith shares a technique from Kosaku Yada, CEO of his company Westbrook, where team members rate their emotional state as green, yellow, or red at the start of meetings, fostering awareness of personal challenges. He argues that true work-life balance comes from aligning values across both professional and personal spheres, highlighting the need for emotional awareness in both settings. Smith encourages the application of this practice beyond work, suggesting it can enhance family interactions as well. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:183293053
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