Psychological safety, clinical leadership, clinical teams, communication, leadership, nurse leaders, healthcare managers, Transformational Presence, Presence-Based Leadership, Management and Coaching, Trauma-Informed Leadership, Trauma-Informed Management, Trauma-Informed Coaching, Safe Space, Systemic Team Coaching
Title: Create a Speak Up Culture in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Mitch Kusy (#035)
In this engaging episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson sits down with Dr. Mitch Kusy, a renowned organizational psychologist and bestselling author specializing in toxic workplace behaviours. Together, they delve into establishing a speak-up culture, addressing disruptive behaviours, and creating psychologically safe environments in healthcare settings.
Key Points Discussed:
Establishing a Speak-Up Culture: Dr. Kusy emphasizes the need for organizations to promote a culture where team members feel comfortable speaking up without fear of retribution.
Impact of Toxic Behaviors: Research findings highlight the correlation between disruptive behaviours in healthcare settings and negative patient outcomes, emphasizing the need for addressing toxic workplace dynamics.
Strategies for Change: From individual and group coaching to developing a compact of professional behaviours, Dr. Kusy shares practical interventions to address toxic behaviours and foster a positive work environment.
Proactive Measures: Thorough assessments during the hiring process are important to identify potential toxic individuals and prevent their entry into the organization.
Building Awareness: Creating awareness among leaders and team members about the impact of toxic behaviours and the need for open communication and feedback mechanisms.
LinkedIn: Dr. Mitch Kusy: / dr-mitch-kusy
Website: Dr. Mitch Cousy's Website: www.mitchellkusy.com/
Dr. Mitch Kusy's latest book: www.amazon.ca/Why-Dont-Work-H...
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