Pain, Purpose, and Psychological Safety with Dr. Dossier Harps

In this episode of "The Psychology of Work," Dr. Bobbi Wegner and leadership expert Dr. Dossier Harps delve into the transformative power of leadership philosophies shaped by personal experiences, the science behind psychological safety, and the intricate dynamics of diverse teams. Discover how intentional spaces and innovative questioning can revolutionize your work environment.

Dr. Dossier Harps is a distinguished expert in organizational behavior and leadership, holding a doctorate in organizational leadership. She serves as a regional leadership facilitation manager at LifeLabs Learning and is a faculty member in the MBA program at Savannah State University. Driven by personal experiences as a minority in work settings, Dr. Harps' leadership philosophy centers around creating safe, inclusive workspaces and championing diversity. She is passionate about leveraging pain and purpose to drive impactful leadership and has a keen focus on fostering psychological safety and encouraging diverse perspectives within organizations.

Below are the key takeaways from this episode:

• Leadership and Safe Spaces: Garcia discusses the importance of leadership philosophy as a guiding compass and the creation of intentional safe spaces in the workplace.
• Psychological Safety: Safe environments are crucial for fostering innovation and creativity, allowing for bold and divergent thinking.
• Ego and Self-Reflection: Effective leaders lower their egos, embrace not knowing everything, and highlight others’ intellect to build a respectful and safe culture.
• Purpose and Fulfillment: Purpose evolves over time and isn’t necessarily tied to one’s primary job; individuals can find fulfillment in various pursuits that energize them.
• Diversity and DEI: DEI is pivotal in creating a culture of psychological safety where diverse perspectives thrive, preventing groupthink and promoting open discourse.

Today's guest, Dr. Dossier Harps, can be found online at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dossierharps/

Your host, Dr. Bobbi Wegner, can be found online at:

Groops: https://www.joingroops.com/

Harvard Extension School Faculty Spotlight: https://youtu.be/zwLai-lu-pk?si=GpKNhtxVvTrS3-pu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiwegner/