{"id":57781,"date":"2025-08-11T14:13:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"\/a5lnipu\/labor-work-action-model-stephen-bruyant-langer\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:17:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:17:40","slug":"labor-work-action-model-stephen-bruyant-langer","status":"publish","type":"product-content","link":"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/a5lnipu\/labor-work-action-model-stephen-bruyant-langer\/","title":{"rendered":"Elevating Leadership: The Labor, Work, Action Model"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Executive coach Stephen Bruyant-Langer explores how existential philosophy can help leaders to find fulfillment in work and life \u2013 for the benefit of all.<\/p><div class=\"ew-video\" data-videosource=\"embed\" data-videotranscriptkey=\"transcript-418548d9-aa81-41b5-b3c5-5eceecbbc968.txt\"><div class=\"ew-video-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"360\" scrolling=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/players\/4hF0BsMo-5WSyalpf.html\" title=\"Stephen Bruyant-Langer\" width=\"640\"><\/iframe><\/div><a class=\"ew-video-transcript\" href=\"https:\/\/nova-live-content.s3.undefined.amazonaws.com\/undefined\/transcript-418548d9-aa81-41b5-b3c5-5eceecbbc968.txt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download transcript<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways: understanding the LWA Model<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Leaders need resilience<\/strong>. The LWA model is based on the work of the philosopher Hannah Arendt and teaches us how to thrive at work by improving resilience.<\/li><li><strong>Mind work is work<\/strong>. Make time to reflect. Set aside dedicated time each week to reflect on what you really want. <\/li><li><strong>Recognise the power of introversion<\/strong>. Many senior leaders are introverts who step into extroverted roles when necessary. Respect your need for solitude.<\/li><li><strong>Respect your body<\/strong>. You can&#8217;t work at your best if you&#8217;re not physically healthy. Make time for exercise and rest so that you&#8217;re ready for whatever crisis you might face.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ew-note\" data-type=\"default\"><div class=\"ew-note-body\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Stephen Bruyant-Langer<\/h2>\n\n<p><a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stephenbruyantlanger\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stephenbruyantlanger\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stephen Bruyant-Langer<\/a> is an executive coach, author and keynote speaker. He worked in marketing for Coca-Cola and L&#8217;Or\u00e9al before founding his own executive coaching company. <\/p><p>His latest book is called <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/thepersonalbusinessplan.com\/books\/the-existential-playbook\/\" href=\"https:\/\/thepersonalbusinessplan.com\/books\/the-existential-playbook\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Existential Playbook: How to Survive, Live and Thrive<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let&#8217;s Act: implementing the LWA model<\/h2>\n\n<p>The &#8220;labor&#8221; element of the model is &#8220;mindful movement.&#8221; <strong>To be a resilient leader you need to be physically strong<\/strong>. But it&#8217;s not always easy to carve out the time to look after your body.<\/p><p>So make this commitment today:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Get active at least once a day<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><p>A leader should aim to be in a state of &#8220;relaxed readiness,&#8221; as Stephen calls it. If you&#8217;re giving a presentation or staying late to work on a project, your physical health shouldn&#8217;t be overlooked. <\/p><p><strong>Get up for a walk, do morning stretches, or join an exercise class<\/strong>. Whatever it is, deciding to move is the first step to getting stronger.<\/p><p>Explore these other <strong>resilience, purpose and leadership resources from Mindtools<\/strong> for more insights:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Quiz<\/strong>: <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"ajk5lwl\/how-resilient-are-you\" href=\"\/ajk5lwl\/how-resilient-are-you\" target=\"_blank\">How Resilient Are You?<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Article<\/strong>: <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"ak6jd6w\/the-wheel-of-life\" href=\"\/ak6jd6w\/the-wheel-of-life\" target=\"_blank\">The Wheel of Life<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Expert Interview<\/strong>: <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"ampsrp0\/living-a-fulfilled-life\" href=\"\/ampsrp0\/living-a-fulfilled-life\" target=\"_blank\">Living a Fulfilled Life<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Video<\/strong>: <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"ar9h7fr\/the-choice-action-responsibility-model-stephen-bruyant-langer\" href=\"\/ar9h7fr\/the-choice-action-responsibility-model-stephen-bruyant-langer\" target=\"_blank\">Improving Leadership: The Choice, Action, Responsibility Model<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Video<\/strong>: <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"ar9h7fr\/the-choice-action-responsibility-model-stephen-bruyant-langer\" href=\"\/ar9h7fr\/the-choice-action-responsibility-model-stephen-bruyant-langer\" target=\"_blank\">Stephen Bruyant-Langer&amp;#x27;s Nordic Leadership Model<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Podcast<\/strong>: <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"a5cmo59\/pain-points-stephen-bruyant-langer-meaning\" href=\"\/a5cmo59\/pain-points-stephen-bruyant-langer-meaning\" target=\"_blank\">Pain Points: Stephen Bruyant-Langer on Meaning<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this video, leadership expert Stephen Bruyant-Langer adapts a classic framework from philosophy for the modern leader. 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