In this brief video, Simon Sinek looks at what a psychologically safe work environment looks like and what happens to people when we don’t create a safe place at work. People need to feel safe enough to share their honest feelings with the confidence that their bosses or colleagues will rush to support them – not judge or fire them.
See the full interview on Impact Theory here.
Want to elevate your leadership capacity?
Safety Dimensions offers accredited and non-accredited leadership training for emerging leaders. Through our training, you'll learn how to effectively communicate, set clear priorities, build team cohesiveness and implement operational plans and continuous improvement.
Want this program customised for your workplace and industry?
Call 03 9510 0477 or email [email protected]
From our blog
Do mature workers really add value to a business?
Do mature workers really add value to a business? Bruce Helyard - Senior Facilitator, Safety Dimensions and Leadership Dimensions. Subject to the passing of legislation, the Federal government is attempting to keep older workers in the workforce though with $304...
First prosecution of an officer under WHS ACT
Canberra construction company Kenoss Contractors and its acting director have been accused of safety breaches related to a failure to maintain safe work systems and a safe work environment without risks to health and safety. The Director of Public Prosecutions will...
Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (the WIRC Act) Explained
The new Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (the WIRC Act) will become operational in Victoria on 1 July 2014. Worksafe Victoria has published a video outlining the benefits of the new Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013...
The top 10 jobs by frequency of harassment
In 2012, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Employment report, Workplace Bullying, We Just Want It To Stop requested an annual statement of trends in workers’ compensation data relating to psychosocial health and safety generally and...
Walking the Talk – What does it really mean?
"Walking the Talk" - What does it really mean? While facilitating our leadership programs, the Certificate IV in Frontline Management or Workplace Health and Safety, or in on-site and one-to-one coaching, we hear thousands of employees express common sentiments...
Amphlett’s awareness anthem
Chrissy Amphlett's I Touch Myself' becomes a breast health awareness anthem On the 14th April 2014, the Cancer Council launched a video featuring leading female artists - Olivia Newton John, Megan Washington, Sarah McLeod, Katie Noonan, Sarah Blasko, Suze DeMarchi,...