Rituals And the ROR: Return On Relationships (Part II) with Ezra Bookman
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Show Notes
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.
I welcome you to book a complimentary discovery call: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ and take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader: https://roxannederhodge.com/quiz
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/
(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest (1:00) The role and benefits of rituals in leadership and the workplace (8:07) Exploring powerful examples of rituals from different fields (13:26) The importance of awareness and trust in implementing effective rituals (15:34) Transformational power of rituals in everyday life and advice for new leaders (17:30) Emotions and employee participation in defining organizational culture (20:25) Designing meaningful rituals and the role of trust in an organization (24:20) Overcoming adversity and healing with rituals (28:49) The evolution of rituals: From innovation to tradition (31:15) Symbolic rituals in corporate settings and their evolution (34:05) Wrapping up the conversation and how to reach out to Ezra Bookman (35:43) Roxanne's takeaways, authenticity quiz, and closing remarks