Bring people together.
When it comes to belonging, managers are a catalyst for bringing people together. A critical step in creating an authentically healthy workplace is the task of building belonging for everyone. To be a beacon of belonging, retain talent, increase engagement, and lead wellbeing, we must signal to staff that we are committed to addressing two fundamental basic needs: psychological safety and inclusion.
Create a space where people feel connected.
As leaders fostering psychological safety, we approach conflict as collaborators. We get curious and show up as honest, trustworthy, respectful, and kind. To cultivate inclusion, we start with deepening our awareness of how our own histories shape our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. We unpack our privilege, admit our mistakes, and get comfortable with uncomfortable conversations. To signal safety and inclusion, we must lean into discomfort with courage and cultivate belonging through small, consistent, deliberate, and sustained actions within our teams.
Bring people together.
When it comes to belonging, managers are a catalyst for bringing people together. A critical step in creating an authentically healthy workplace is the task of building belonging for everyone. To be a beacon of belonging, retain talent, increase engagement, and lead wellbeing, we must signal to staff that we are committed to addressing two fundamental basic needs: psychological safety and inclusion.
Create a space where people feel connected.
As leaders fostering psychological safety, we approach conflict as collaborators. We get curious and show up as honest, trustworthy, respectful, and kind. To cultivate inclusion, we start with deepening our awareness of how our own histories shape our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. We unpack our privilege, admit our mistakes, and get comfortable with uncomfortable conversations. To signal safety and inclusion, we must lean into discomfort with courage and cultivate belonging through small, consistent, deliberate, and sustained actions within our teams.
Be a Beacon of Belonging
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