Revitalizing the Workplace: Fueling the Human Spirit

“If we can foster trust and commitment among employees, it makes it that much easier for people to have difficult conversations in the workplace.”  - Rob Lion

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In this episode of The People Dividend Podcast, Mike Horne interviews Dr. Rob Lion, a professor and expert in organizational psychology and behavior. They discuss the nuances of leadership, the importance of creating a supportive organizational culture, and the role of assessments in enhancing team dynamics. Dr. Lion emphasizes the need for self-awareness and intentionality in organizational development, advocating for a human-centric approach that balances organizational goals with individual well-being. The conversation also touches on the significance of 'stickiness' in change initiatives and the importance of having difficult conversations in the workplace.

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Key Points:

• The importance of understanding the subtleties in leadership and organizational behavior
• Difficult conversations are necessary for accountability and fostering trust in the workplace.
• Building connections and trust among employees is foundational for effective teamwork.

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We're coming off the heels of a political landscape that's quite, you know, polarized in our country. And the best thing we could do right now is seek to understand people better as opposed to just keeping things as generalizations. - Rob Lion 

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If we can foster trust and commitment among employees, it makes it that much easier for people to have difficult conversations in the workplace. - Rob Lion

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We want to drive the organizational goals forward, hit those targets, but not at the expense of the individuals. We work with organizations to understand how to accomplish this together. - Rob Lion

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We've seen too often that organizations are pulling the energy out of people at the benefit of the organization, at the detriment of the individual. - Rob Lion

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