In this episode, Robin and Al sit down with Leadership & Culture Speaker, Stephen (Shed) Shedletzky, author of Speak-Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up. Shed shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity and how it shaped his passion for creating a Speak Up Culture, where employees feel safe, respected, and encouraged to speak up about things that need to be addressed. He emphasizes the importance of psychological safety and the need for leaders to encourage and reward employees for speaking up. Shed also introduces his culture equation, which highlights the importance of clear values and behaviours multiplied by influence. He envisions a future where individuals use their strengths to contribute to something bigger than themselves, leading to fulfillment and growth.

"As a leader, your whisper is a shout and your tiptoes are stomps." ~ Stephen Shedletsky

Key Takeaways

• Creating a speak-up culture involves both psychological safety and the perception of positive impact.

• Leaders should listen and encourage employees to speak up, creating an environment where their voices are welcomed and encouraged.

• Culture is determined by the clarity of values and behaviours, multiplied by influence.

• Fulfillment comes from using strengths to contribute to a cause bigger than oneself.

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