68 - Disagree and Commit: Real Dissent, Psychological Safety and Accountability in Action

About this episode

Episode 68 discusses the importance of creating space for dissent in the workplace and the role of psychological safety in fostering open communication.

Let's create space, it's episode 68 of Leadership Kung Fu! How do you like our new art and look? Many workplaces feel like disagreeing is stopping progress, when in reality, it can be the beginning of it! Jen and Sandi sit down in episode 68 to encourage you to make room for dissent by discussing: Why creating space is currently not happening in workforces The role of Psychological Safety in creating space Identifying where the insecurity lives within the workforce Setting up a space with intention The "meeting after the meeting" actions How prep work might be your most important work The worth of being vulnerable What silence can mean versus what it should mean Levels of agreement The effects of holding back What alignment actually is compared to what we think it is and more! Thank you so much for listening! If you like what you hear, leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform, and make sure to check out the video over on the Leadership Kung Fu Youtube Channel! Connect with Jen on LinkedIn and visit her website Own Up!® Connect with Sandi on LinkedIn and visit her website Satori Consulting, Inc! Have a comment, question, or topic for Sandi and Jen? Email us at…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sandi Verrecchia, Jennifer T Long

Topics covered

• disagreement in the workplace
• psychological safety
• accountability
• vulnerability
• workforce dynamics
• meeting effectiveness

Keywords

• disagree and commit
• psychological safety
• workplace dissent
• vulnerability
• accountability
• meeting dynamics
• workforce insecurity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Leadership Kung Fu, Own Up!®, Satori Consulting, Inc, LinkedIn, Dramafreeworkforce.com

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