Getting Unstuck – Cultivating Curiosity 261: How and Why Does Fear Show Up in the Workplace?
Renée Smith, MSOD (she/her) is the founder and CEO of A Human Workplace, a global movement and consultancy committed to making work more human. She led award-winning culture work as a state executive and served in the Governor's Office as Director of Workplace Transformation for the State of Washington. Smith is a researcher, writer, and speaker who's reached hundreds of audiences worldwide, making the business case for a human workplace.
SummaryRenée and I discussed her journey into organizational development and why she started her organization, A Human Workplace, which aims to eliminate fear in the workplace.
Through her research, Renée discovered various fear stories, including
> uncertainty after a change initiative,
> toxic experiences through betrayal and loss of trust, and
> public shaming, harassment, and discrimination.
These fear experiences can originate from leaders and team members and have significant physical and emotional consequences for individuals. Fear-based cultures can also have detrimental effects on organizations, such as reduced productivity and higher turnover rates.
Social Links WebsitesAHumanWorkplace.com (Company)
MakeWorkMoreHuman.com/blogposts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneesmith-ahumanworkplace/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-human-workplace/
https://www.instagram.com/reneesmithspeaks/
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