5 Things / Building Trust


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This week, I'd like to extend my heartfelt support to those who are enduring the pain of war and violence, whether personally or through their loved ones. Wishing you hope amidst the darkness.

Leading came easy to me, but I had to learn to be a manager, and there were lots of bumps in the road. I particularly struggled with giving clear, specific directions and examples of what success looked like. I justified this by telling myself that I hired people I trusted and that micromanaging just isn’t my style. But the results were that, without clear guidance, people on my team had self-doubt, over-thought things, and sometimes missed deadlines. And it was my fault – because I didn’t create psychological safety in those relationships. TBH, I was kind of a know-it-all and I didn’t create an environment where people felt like they could ask questions or mess up.

The truth is that I mess up a lot, but now, I love talking about it. It’s made me more authentic, more human, and frankly more fun. The results are greater rapport and trust with everyone, not just the people on my team. I learned that talking about my mistakes didn’t cause people to respect or trust me less. In fact, they began to respect and trust me (and themselves) more. I love a good win-win.

On this week’s 5 Things in 15 Minutes, I’ll be joined by Tom Geraghty, founder of Psychsafety.com. Tom is a recognized authority in creating safer, high-performing, and more inclusive workplaces, and on the show, I’ll ask Tom to share some tips on how to do just that.

Here Are This Week's Good Vibes:

  1. Selma Blair and Isaac Mizrahi Debut Accessible Fashion Collection: 'A Real Dream Come True'

  2. Job Market Transparency Soars: 50% of Indeed Postings Now Include Salary Info, a 25% Increase from 2020

  3. Mauritius Decriminalizes Gay Sex in Historic Ruling

    • The Supreme Court of Mauritius has decriminalized gay sex, overturning a colonial-era law. In doing so, the court noted that the law had been inherited from British colonial history and did not reflect indigenous Mauritian values. This ruling is a significant step for LGBTQ+ rights in Mauritius, ending 185 years of state-sanctioned stigma against the community. There are still about 63 countries remaining that criminalize homosexuality. We'll celebrate every victory.

  4. Dictionary.com's Inclusive Language Evolution: Embracing Diversity and Gender-Neutrality

  5. Levi Strauss Champions Mental Health in the Workplace: A Progressive Approach to Employee Well-being

This Week’s Call to Action:

Check out Bo Young Lee's insightful LinkedIn post titled "Using DEI Tools to Support Your Employees in Navigating Current Events." Bo's concise and well-structured framework can be effortlessly applied to enhance your approach.

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