Challenging the status quo at work?
Last week I dove into the topic of psychological safety and how to build a culture where employees feel comfortable enough to speak up with ideas, concerns or even to admit mistakes. Of the 4 stages of psychological safety, the stage I feel isn’t discussed enough is the challenger safety stage. Challenger safety is about…
Read MoreEmployees don’t feel psychologically safe at work and it stifles innovation.
Have you ever feared admitting that you made a mistake? Or tensed up so hard when you saw a certain name pop up in your notifications? How about constantly feeling on edge during the entire workday and doubting yourself? I remember the sinking feeling I would have before 1:1s with a certain manager I had.…
Read MoreThe secret ingredient to engagement:
So many companies claim to have amazing cultures and will tout some things they do to ensure their employees are engaged. Like a great recipe, some ingredients are kept a secret. But we don’t keep secrets here! The ingredient you’re missing to build an engaged workforce? Fostering an environment that embraces and supports the growth…
Read MoreBad feedback kills engagement. Here’s how to do it better.
I have a secret to share. I am addicted to self improvement. There I said it! I always want to know what I’m doing well and what I could improve. Feedback is my drug of choice. But… I haven’t worked in many places where I get regular, actionable feedback. I don’t think many folks have.…
Read MoreEveryone hates their f**king jobs, right?
It sure feels like the average person hates their job. I mean this newsletter is called “I Hate it Here” for a reason… We’ve been in a pandemic for over two years and, throughout that time, employee engagement decreased for the first time in over a decade. Are you surprised? I’m not! We haven’t quite…
Read MoreWhat the f*ck is happening with layoffs?
They’re scary, really confusing and sometimes poorly executed. It seems everywhere I turn I’m seeing posts about layoffs. I’ll never forget the Better layoffs disaster or the crying CEO moment. Companies that seemed impervious to layoffs, like Netflix, Snap, Twilio and most recently Docusign, are suddenly cutting hundreds of employees. And those that aren’t publicly…
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