In this episode, Abe Brown discusses the critical importance of workplace culture and mental health, sharing insights on how to create a flourishing workplace. He emphasizes the need for compassion, chemistry, and competence among teams, and introduces tools for assessing workplace culture.
Abe also reflects on his personal journey and how it shapes his leadership philosophy, while providing practical resources for organizations looking to improve their workplace dynamics. The conversation concludes with an announcement about the upcoming Flourishing Workplace podcast.
TAKE AWAYS
- Mental health has a significant impact on workplace productivity and performance.
- A flourishing workplace defined by both employee well-being and functional effectiveness.
- The Flourishing Life Questionnaire is a tool for assessing workplace culture.
- Creating a psychologically safe environment fosters growth and collaboration.
- Compassion, chemistry, and competence are essential for a thriving workplace.
- Mental health should be approached proactively, not just clinically.
- Diversity in the workplace goes beyond surface-level differences.
- Smaller organizations can implement cultural changes more effectively than larger ones.
- Free resources are available to help organizations improve their workplace culture.
- The Flourishing Workplace podcast will feature stories from leaders in various industries.
Chapters
00:00 - The Importance of Workplace Culture
03:33 - Defining a Flourishing Workplace
06:30- Tools for Assessing Workplace Culture
09:26- Real-Life Impact of Cultural Shifts
11:16- Creating a Psychologically Safe Environment
15:07- The Three C's of Leadership
18:25 - Personal Journey and Leadership Philosophy
22:14- Focusing on Small to Medium-Sized Organizations
24:45- Free Resources for Leaders
27:33- Upcoming Video Podcast Series
Abe Brown, MBA, CMCT, CPHSA
Known as the “Coach’s Coach,” Abe is a high-performance leadership coach, international best-selling author, and professional speaker. He founded Certified Flourishing Coaching™, the Flourishing Coaching Program™, and Flourishing Workplace™, and serves as CEO of Wellness Innovate Corporation. He holds an MBA from the University of Calgary and a Master’s in Education and Counselling. Abe champions workplace mental health and is pioneering an evidence-based coaching model rooted in the psychology of flourishing.
https://flourishingworkplace.com/
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