The Quick Check-inI am developing a coaching program called Inclusive Leadership Starter Pack to support leaders like you on your journey towards designing an inclusive workplace where every identity belongs and thrives! My goal is to be a hypeman to your success, to help remove any roadblocks that is impacting your ability to RETAIN your staff, and to provide you with the essential tools to practice inclusivity in your leadership! For the month of August, I am looking for 10 leaders to be a part of the Pilot Launch of the program! You get access to me for three 1:1 strategy calls and a personalized Inclusive Leadership Development Plan to sustain your ongoing growth towards employee engagement, retention, and strong workplace culture! And because I want y'all to win, Pilot Participants will receive the Pilot Price of $97! When the Inclusive Leadership Starter Pack opens up again, it will be at it will be at the investment of $279. I know that sounds like you! Click this link to use for the Pilot Price for the program! Alright, let's get into this issue! The Mid-Level Up: Safety SignalsThe Importance of Safety SignalsWhen was the last time you walked into a location and felt unsafe, Reader? The city of Gotham was safe because of Batman. And when Commissioner Gordon turned on the bright spotlight for the Bat Signal to show in the sky, everyone who was doing their crime had to be on alert cause The Dark Knight could be lurking in the shadows to foil their plan. But even better, the citizens of Gotham and victims of crime would feel safe knowing the Caped Crusader was protecting them. Ok... I'll spare you with the various names of The World's Greatest Detective (last one, promise). This is the point: There are signals we can put out there as leaders to help our team's feel safe in our presence and workspaces. I have been very fortunate to have worked in locations where my one-up leader has been intentional with developing psychological and physical safety to help me thrive. It's a major reason why in my leadership, I do my best to model that same perspective to the teams I oversee. But I have heard horror stories of people in work who do not get any recognition, minimal support, lack of connectivity, and all around toxic place to work. The luxury of "leaving" is not always an answer, because we got bills to pay y'all! So they become stuck in their situation, just trying to get by, but working in fear that the day will come when they will get fired. That's scary. And it's an all to common feeling.
As people leaders creating inclusive, belonging workplaces, we have to be mindful of the signals we are communicating through our actions. These signals are symbols of safety for the people we work with. There are two books I want to put on your radar as you consider your organizational culture (Note: I do receive affiliate commission if you chose to purchase from these links!)
5 Common Safety Signals to display in your leadershipSo, Reader, What would those values be? How would you display those values? Here are some Safety Signals and specific initiatives to showcase those values through your leadership:
These initiatives should be regularly reviewed and adjusted based on feedback to ensure they accurately reflect the your leadership and organizational commitment to these values. Additionally, it’s essential to communicate the significance of these metrics to team to foster transparency and trust. Your Action ItemsI want you to consider what the signals of safety are you are showcasing to your team. And if you are not, what could you do to throw up that signal through your actions and communication for a belonging workplace culture? Hit me up with one take away you got from this Mid-Level Up! You got this, Ray [In The Lab] - BTS on Systems!Sometimes I design my thoughts using technology… I feel like nothing beats a good ol’ large posted note! Here’s a snippet of that process in the development of my organizational development coaching business with reflections that could be valuable for you! BTS W/ Ray : SYSTEMS ON SYSTEMS ON SYSTEMS! |
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