Effective communication is the backbone of any successful organization, and authenticity and openness are two essential ingredients that make communication meaningful and impactful. When leaders and employees communicate authentically and openly, they establish trust, foster transparency, and promote a culture of honesty and respect. Authentic communication enables employees to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns freely, which helps leaders make informed decisions and create a positive work environment. This blog will explore the importance of authenticity and openness in communication and how it can enhance employee engagement, productivity, and overall organizational success.
In episode 571 of the HRchat pod, we explore ways to create a meaningful talent experience. Joining me on the show this time is Asia Wellington, Chief People Officer at The National Society of Leadership and Success.
In her role, Asia extends the organization’s commitment to building leaders who make a better world through the advancement and wellbeing of their people, members, and partners in the communities it serves. She brings an empathetic, human-centered approach to the design, development, and implementation of business solutions, aligning people and strategy to deliver results.
Born and raised in London, Asia says she brings a global view as it relates to Human Resources, leadership development, and how people can succeed in organizations.
Asia has dedicated her career to her passion of supporting people both inside and outside of organizations. Having a strong background in human behavior psychology with a first career in social work, Asia has learned to use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy to create behavioral change.
Questions for Asia include:
- Tell us about The National Society of Leadership and Success
- What does authenticity in the workplace mean to you?
- How can employers encourage authenticity among their employees?
- How can leaders model authenticity for their employees?
- What are some long-term benefits of a more authentic and open workplace culture?
- Can you name any businesses achieving greater success after creating a more authentic workplace?
- What practical actions can leaders take today to encourage authenticity?
More About Asia Wellington
Asia is a transformative leader focused on building a culture of trust, embracing diversity, and challenging the status quo in how human resources policies, programs and initiatives really support people within an organization. One of her goals is to develop organizations in which all employees can deliver exceptional performance and fully realize their potential.
Previously, Asia was responsible for leading organizational learning and talent development initiatives within a large health system, building organizational capability in the areas of innovation and change, and ensuring an alignment between business strategy and people success initiatives.
In this role, Asia worked to develop a culture where the patient/consumer was central to the design, development and delivery of talent development initiatives including onboarding, leadership development, performance management, succession, and change management impacting 25,000+ employees (including 1800+ leaders).
Asia earned a Bachelor of Science in social work from the University of Greenwich, London. She also received a Master of Social Science in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Science in human resource development from the University of Houston. She lives in Texas with her husband and two children.