Episode 30
Creating a Speak-Up Culture - with Stephen Shedletsky
Stephen Shedletsky is a Leadership Speaker, Author, and Coach. He has spent years helping leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak up. Inspired by the work of Simon Sinek, Shed became the fourth person to join his team where for more than a decade, he contributed as Chief of Staff and Head of Brand Experience, Training & Development, and headed a global team of speakers and facilitators. Shed graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business with a focus on leadership, communication, and strategy. He also received his coaching certification from The Co-Active Training Institute.
I’m not sure entirely why but I’ve been speaking up for most of my life, but not everyone speaks up and not in every situation. I have been wondering about why that is and was thrilled when I learned that Stephen Shedletsky, aka Shed, was also deeply curious about this topic, especially in the workplace. Join us in this conversation as we explore why he felt the need to write this book now, how our environment can pressure us into being unethical, and the value of transitioning to a speak-up culture.
CHAPTERS
00:05:27 Why this book and why now?
00:08:37 The value of transitioning to a speak-up culture
00:10:22 Personality versus environment
00:14:07 Combatting apathy
00:15:00 Low safety but high impact
00:17:00 A bad pickle
00:18:59 Leaders who listen
00:21:59 Environment can pressure us into being unethical
00:24:45 Human attributes rather than soft skills
00:29:30 Nelson Mandela on sitting in a circle and speaking last
00:32:30 Advice for speaking up
LINKS
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If Your Employees Aren't Speaking Up, Blame Company Culture, Hemant Kakkar and Subra Tangirala
Happy Space Podcast episode 16 - Still in Search of Excellence - with Tom Peters
IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)
Simon Sinek - credit Simon Sinek website
Amy Edmonson - credit Amy Edmonson's website
Happy Space Podcast episode 16 with Tom Peters - credit Clare Kumar
Alan Mulally - credit Wiki Commons
Indra Nooyi - credit LinkedIn
Scott Sonenshein - credit LinkedIn
Nelson Mandela - Wiki Commons
Craig Ferguson - Wiki Commons
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity continually asking how can we invite the richest contribution from all. She coaches individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and inspires leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
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CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: To Be Reel
Production Assistant: Luis Rodriguez
Song Credit: Cali by WatR. from Pixabay
