Join Caroline Esterson as she delves into the subtle yet impactful world of unconscious bias and its effects on workplace dynamics. Discover how everyday actions can undermine psychological safety and learn strategies to rise above these challenges.

KEY POINTS

Unconscious bias and its influence on workplace interactions. The role of gossip and blame as social contagions. Strategies to foster psychological safety and collaboration. Real-life scenarios illustrating above and below the line behaviors. The importance of mindset in overcoming bias and fostering innovation.

QUOTES

"Bias isn't always loud or intentional. It's those mental shortcuts your brain runs without asking you first."

"Belonging that's built on gossip is cheap. Belonging that's built on honesty, well, that's the kind of crew I want to fly with."

#BiasAwareness #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceCulture

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Tune in next week as Paul Dawson shares his journey from scraping through GCSEs to becoming a CEO, proving that success is not a straight line.

RESOURCES

• Grab your:
  • Safe to Speak checklist here
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• Read more about it here
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In this episode, Caroline Esterson and Gary Keogh delve into the concept of psychological safety in the workplace, exploring its importance, the barriers to achieving it, and the roles individuals and leaders play in fostering an environment where everyone feels safe to speak up. They discuss personal experiences, the significance of inclusion, and practical tips for creating a psychologically safe workplace. The conversation emphasises the need for curiosity, humility, and vulnerability, and highlights the importance of measuring psychological safety to drive meaningful change.

TAKEAWAYS

• Psychological safety is crucial for open communication in teams.
• Leaders play a significant role, but everyone contributes to creating safety.
• Curiosity and humility are essential traits for fostering psychological safety.
• Two in five people feel unsafe to speak up in teams.
• Mistakes should be viewed as learning opportunities, not failures.
• Inclusion is vital for team dynamics and individual contributions.
• Measuring psychological safety can provide insights into team health.
• Creating an environment for open conversations enhances team performance.
• Empowerment and accountability can coexist in a compassionate workplace.

Small actions can lead to significant changes in workplace culture.

SOUND BITES

"We all have a role to play."
"Two in five people don't feel safe to speak up."
"You can measure psychological safety."

RESOURCES

• Grab your:
  • Safe to Speak checklist here
  • Bold Moves Brief here
  • Big Conversation Starter here
• Read more about it here
• CONNECT WITH GARY HERE
• CONNECT WITH CAROLINE HERE

#psychological safety #leadership #workplace culture #team dynamics #accountability #personal development #career growth

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Join Caroline Esterson in "Little Moves, Big Careers" as she tackles the crippling effects of perfectionism in the workplace.

This episode features career strategist, therapeutic counsellor and coach, Chris Mooney, who shares insights on overcoming fear and embracing progress. Learn actionable strategies to boost your career momentum by prioritising progress over perfection. Discover why "practice makes progress" is the key to success, and get ready for next week's deep dive into psychological safety with expert Gary Keogh. Don't miss out on transforming your career with these powerful insights!

Key Takeaways

• Don't wait for the perfect moment to act.
• Perfectionism can disguise itself as diligence.
• Fear of judgment and failure often holds us back.
• Progress is more important than polish.
• Ask better questions to unlock momentum.
• Sharing ideas early can ignite collaboration.
• Celebrate effort, not just completion.
• Practice makes progress, not perfection.
• Embrace your flaws as part of growth.

Sound bites

"Embrace your flaw-som-ness."
"Practice makes progress."
"You just need more courage."

Useful Links

• Grab your Perfectionist Recovery Kit and Team Tool right here
• Read more about it here
• Connect with Caroline on LinkedIn
• Connect with Chris on LinkedIn

Ready to make your next bold move? Grab the free Bold Move Audit and join the insider crew.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all.