This chapter discusses the necessity of fostering supportive environments where individuals can openly share their personal experiences. It highlights initiatives like CBS Matters at Columbia Business School, advocating for both community bonding and institutional support for greater connection within the workplace.
We can't get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression truth-teller Adam Whybrew. Sharing his own experience with mental illness, he reveals the surprising benefits of opening up about stress at work — and why being vulnerable creates a safe space for everyone. After the talk, Modupe discusses why we all need to advocate for important causes on an institutional level — and how to start.