Psychological Safety: Do you Frighten or Brighten a Room?
When we talk about psychological safety, we’re really talking about the energy we bring into a space. These invisible cues tell others whether they can relax or if they need to stay on edge. In teams where people feel psychologically safe, there’s a sense of ease. People share ideas freely, own up to their mistakes, ask questions without fear, and can generally be themselves. They feel seen, heard, and valued just as they are.
Culture is a Construct: Habits, Beliefs & Values
Authentic cultural shifts begin to take place when you begin to liberate people at all levels. Empower them to interact with one another in ways that minimize hierarchy and maximize opportunities to meaningfully change habits.
Feed Your Soul
Fast forward to today, where I’ve found my calling as an executive and leadership development coach. I’ve discovered that my purpose is to help others become happier, personally and professionally, and create a positive ripple effect in their sphere of influence. This is the work that truly feeds my SOUL 🌟.
How to Be More than “10% Happier” ᵀᴹ
If we can be “10% Happier”ᵀᴹ (a great read, by the way) by simply noticing our breath, imagine how much happier we could be by doing just a little more. And, if happiness comes from within, how do we bring that happiness out in ourselves and others?
Getting to What Really Matters
Failure to recognize, understand, and bridge the gap between what matters to you, your team, your clients, and your organization leads to a waste of time, effort, and money. Even worse, it could result in reduced credibility and morale, and increased frustration and tension due to mismatched wants and needs.
Manage Your “Personal S&P Index” Towards Health and Happiness
Unlike the Standard and Poor’s Index, our “Personal S&P Index” is not tied to the ups and downs of selected stocks. Rather, it is tied to what activates our Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) and our Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS). These systems counterbalance each other, and the degree to which each is activated has an impact on our overall health and wellbeing.
How the Cave Digger Inspires Improving Corporate Culture
While it may seem impossible or naive to transform a dark corporate environment into a positively transformative place, this goal is within reach. Leaders who recognize that providing great physical, intellectual, and emotional spaces can have a huge impact on corporate culture and employee engagement, run some of the most successful companies.