Psychological safety has become a buzzword of late, yet it is practiced far less than most people realize. Obviously, to create a motivated and engaged team, people need to feel safe enough to speak up, ask questions, admit mistakes, and share ideas without fear of being judged, dismissed, or penalized. When that safety exists, teams … Read more
Most organizations have well-being initiatives. Far fewer have well-being cultures. The difference isn’t whether something is offered — it’s whether it’s revisited over time. Well-being workshops can be powerful entry points for building awareness, developing new skills, and helping leaders and teams begin to shift how they work. Real impact happens when organizations revisit and … Read more
As organizations attempt to commit, some for the first time, to improving their policies and practices around race and racism, many are experiencing some common pitfalls. The positive intention of building more cultural inclusion is sometimes followed by problematic action. For example, in the hope of providing space for their Black, Indigenous, and other employees … Read more
I have spent my shelter-in-place time talking with dozens of people, many of whom have been suffering in one way or another. Some were dealing with layoffs, others were feeling the psychological strain of isolation, and others were tired from pulling double duty as workers/childcare, workers/teachers, or workers/caregivers to family members. I have heard many … Read more