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In the workplace, it's crucial to remember that everyone may be going through something. As some psychologists have said, "it may take different times to heal - some may take two days, some two months, some two decades, or a lifetime." Learning to practice empathy and support each other, rather than judging someone for how long it takes them to heal. Thinking there may be a delicate balance between tough love and encouragement in leadership. Learning how fostering empathy, positive reinforcement, and supportive guidance can transform workplace dynamics, nurture growth, and cultivate a positive, empowering environment for success. Where as this can be done together with those that agree can cultivate a workplace culture that transforms criticism into opportunities for growth. Learning about the journey of navigating tough times with compassion and building stronger connections through communication over critique. Discovering the art of leadership with heart, where encouragement becomes a catalyst for team empowerment, by exploring the fine lines between tough love and toxicity, aiming for the right balance in leadership. How to prioritize strengthening ourselves and each other with empathy and support. Being involved in a workplace where healing and growth can be encouraged and celebrated. #strengtheningselffirst2 #empathy #support #healing #workplace #mentalhealth

Subtle behaviors can significantly impact the culture of your team or organization. Did you know that micro behaviors, like small gestures or comments, can hurt team morale and trust? Shane Hatton explains how these unnoticed actions can lead to a toxic work environment and create psychosocial hazards that impact mental well-being. Leaders play an important role in addressing these issues. By encouraging open dialogue, promoting inclusivity, and actively seeking employee feedback, leaders can empower everyone to contribute to a respectful and transparent culture. The article on microvalidations by Laura Morgan Roberts, Megan Grayson, and Brook Dennard Rosser, Ed.D. Rosser on HBR offers a promising perspective. It explores how positive affirmations, when wielded effectively, can be a powerful antidote to negative micro behaviors, fostering a supportive atmosphere and enhancing workplace interactions. Make a conscious effort to create a positive and inclusive work culture today by identifying and addressing negative micro behaviors and using micro validations. 🔗 Click on this link to schedule a discussion on how psychological safety can help avoid these micro behaviors and enhance your team’s well-being. : https://lnkd.in/gcWSws4U #PsychologicalSafety #leadership #AsiaPacific #psychosocialhazards

I met Peter after enjoying my drive to work and listening to a postcast called Safety Lab which Peter presented on. I instantly knew this person was worth connecting with. I have enjoyed our chats, the advice and support and the laughter! If you need a consultant that is passionate and knows about embedding Psychological Safety into your workplace I highly recommend reaching out. Reading the evidenced based micro-behaviours in the post below, it’s clear Peter knows a thing or two! #WorkSafe Victoria and other regulators across the globe are asking organisations to do more. Providing real solutions, requires a person-centred approach.

More amazing insights on psychological safety! It's good to be attentive to how small actions can have big consequences so we can reassess. Thanks, Peter Brace PhD !

The way we behave in the workplace has a massive influence in how our colleagues and team work. Apparently 1 in 8 people leave their jobs due to incivility (think micro aggressions of eye rolling, smirks and stifled huffing). Research also suggests that 80% of time is lost due to worrying and stressing over incidents and 48% actively reduce their work effort (and you can throw out any hope of discretionary effort). One of the primary behaviours we learn from guardians is “be nice”! Colleagues will remember you for how you made them feel, not the work you produced or the position you were in. Be in control of your own legacy. #leadership #benice #leadershipbehaviour #care

Years ago, I worked with a team member, Adriana. She had received feedback from her manager that surprised her. She felt like he was questioning her intelligence. Adriana needed to have a conversation to clarify and free that elephant. However, it took her a month to take that leap. During that month, she spent a lot of time thinking about the impending conversation. In fact, when I asked her later, she figured she'd spent, in total, about 20 hours thinking about it! And Adriana isn't an exception. People spend on average six hours a day dealing with "drama" according to Cy Wakeman. So, if there's an elephant in your workplace, think about freeing it. Doing so can have an enormous positive impact on productivity, happiness, and wellbeing. #leadership #dontfeedtheelephants #hrcommunity #leadershipdevelopment

As a manager, you have more of an impact on your enployees' mental health than their doctor or therapist 🧠 Monday morning reminders for workplace leaders 💡 🧠 Neuro-inclusive practices support both neurodivergent and neurotypical employees 🧠 Holding in your feedback for performance reviews helps neither your nor your staff 🧠 Your staff member who you think is being 'needy' doesn't feel trusted by you 🧠 Please don't reschedule your 1:1s unless you HAVE to 🧠 Reasonable adjustments aren't 'special treatment' 🧠 It's okay to not know the answer, but don't pretend you do Nobody goes into a leadership role fully prepared for every situation. But once your in that leadership role, your professional development can't be negotiable. You have a lot of power over your staff members wellbeing, make sure that you're doing everything you can to make sure that you have a positive impact. #WorkplaceInclusion #Leadership #WorkplaceLeaders #Neuroinclusion #Inclusion #Neurodivergent

Emotions inevitably play a significant role in our daily work lives. From boardrooms to cubicles, the workplace is a melting pot of diverse personalities, backgrounds, and emotions. The traditional expectation has been to keep personal feelings separate from professional responsibilities - and we all know this is impossible. Excellent article for everyone by Six Seconds! #emotionsmatter #emotionalintelligence #workculture

Years ago, I worked with a team member, Adriana. She had received feedback from her manager that surprised her. She felt like he was questioning her intelligence. Adriana needed to have a conversation to clarify and free that elephant. However, it took her a month to take that leap. During that month, she spent a lot of time thinking about the impending conversation. In fact, when I asked her later, she figured she'd spent, in total, about 20 hours thinking about it! And Adriana isn't an exception. People spend on average six hours a day dealing with "drama" according to Cy Wakeman. So, if there's an elephant in your workplace, think about freeing it. Doing so can have an enormous positive impact on productivity, happiness, and wellbeing. #leadership #dontfeedtheelephants #hrcommunity #leadershipdevelopment

Years ago, I worked with a team member, Adriana. She had received feedback from her manager that surprised her. She felt like he was questioning her intelligence. Adriana needed to have a conversation to clarify and free that elephant. However, it took her a month to take that leap. During that month, she spent a lot of time thinking about the impending conversation. In fact, when I asked her later, she figured she'd spent, in total, about 20 hours thinking about it! And Adriana isn't an exception. People spend on average six hours a day dealing with "drama" according to Cy Wakeman. So, if there's an elephant in your workplace, think about freeing it. Doing so can have an enormous positive impact on productivity, happiness, and wellbeing. #leadership #dontfeedtheelephants #hrcommunity #leadershipdevelopment