Hey friends! I recently had such an insightful chat with leadership consultant Minette Norman. Drawing from her 30 years leading engineers at Autodesk, Minette has so much wisdom around psych safety, inclusion, and effective meetings. In this candid convo, Minette shares why psychological safety is the foundation for inclusive cultures. We also get real about workplace bullying - both the pain it causes and why toxic leaders often go unchecked. Minette offers tactical advice for running meetings where everyone can fully participate. Things like: Setting the stage so people come prepared Interrupting dominant voices so others can speak Building in moments of silence for reflection This is a must-listen if you want to lead with more empathy, tap into collective genius, or simply have better meetings! Hit subscribe and share with your people.

Foster a culture of trust and openness by creating psychologically safe work environments.

Learn how to lead with empathy and foster an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity.

Master strategies for managing meetings effectively, maximizing productivity and collaboration.

Explore the impact of workplace bullying on organizational culture and employee well-being.

Embrace the benefits of neurodiversity in leadership and unlock the potential of all team members.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Exciting Update on Paid Subscriptions

00:02:22 - Creating Safe and Inclusive Leadership

00:09:26 - Link Between Psychological Safety and Inclusive Culture

00:11:46 - Navigating Language and Real Work of Inclusion

00:12:39 - Embracing Differences and Inclusivity

00:14:26 - The Importance of Meetings

00:16:31 - Harnessing Collective Genius

00:21:01 - Overcoming Bias in Promotions

00:23:27 - The Power of Listening

00:24:58 - Women in Leadership

00:25:32 - Leaving the Tech Industry

00:26:26 - Workplace Bullying

00:27:12 - Starting a Business

00:28:52 - Impact of Workplace Bullying

00:37:11 - The Impact of Fear-based Leadership in Organizations

00:37:43 - The Influence of Fear and Greed in Leadership

00:38:14 - Neuroscience Research and Social Exclusion

00:40:04 - The Need for Social Science in Leadership

00:42:37 - Personal Insights and Recommendations

00:49:54 - Free Career Pivot Guide

00:50:06 - The Pivot Package

00:50:26 - The Power of Networking

00:50:42 - Benefits of the Pivot Package

00:50:58 - Mastering the Career Pivot

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