Psychological Safety in the Workplace
In episode 397 of the HRchat show, we hear from Stephen Shedletzky, Founder, Speaker, Coach with Shed Inspires. Stephen is also one of the inspiring Igniters at Simon Sinek’s ‘Start with Why’ team.
Stephen engages with people in meaningful ways so that we can connect with depth and live in a more fulfilled world. With a knack for sharing the right words at the right moment, he delivers evidence-based content in a provocative, captivating and light-hearted way.
Stephen Answers Such Questions As:
- What is a speak-up culture?
- Can you point to any organizations that are getting it right? Shed Inspires.
- Understanding the definition and importance of psychological safety in the workplace and beyond, and why speak-up cultures are good for people and good for business.
- Discovering the two components of a speak-up culture – Encourage & Reward.
- Learning and practicing tactical and proven methods to listen to your people and cultivate a feedback-rich speak-up culture.
- Exploring the destructive impact of toxic positivity and gaslighting on people, teams and cultures. Can you offer any stats to demonstrate what toxicity can do to employee happiness/engagement/retention? toxicity great resignation
- Unpacking leaders’ responsibility and advantage in building a speak-up culture.
Enjoyed the conversation? Check out Stephens’s last appearance on the HRchat podcast here.