Be Verdant Podcast

Isn't it great to catch up with friends from the past? I am fortunate this week that my next guest for this week's stop along the Psychological Safety World Tour is my friend Jody Weir. Jody is a brilliant thought-leader on creating agile teams, designing thinking, and driving organizational change. You can learn more about her work and Next Level Agility by visiting her website. If you would like to connect with us at Verdant, drop us a line at info@verdantconsulting.net or pop on by our dedicated page for psychological safety to learn more about how these concepts can truly transform your organization.

Alison Coates, who consults with businesses on creating resilience at work through her company, Re/Vo, joins us from South Africa, as our Psychological Safety World Tour continues. She shares her insights from her extensive experience in business consulting, as well as what she sees unfolding now.  You can learn more about the benefits of building psychological safety in your organization at our dedicated website or drop us a line at info@verdantconsulting.net. We would love to chat with you!

Our next stop on the Psychological Safety World Tour takes us to China, where we have the pleasure of hearing from two guests, Claudia De Llano and Desiree de Wit, who have spent several years there. Both Claudia and Desiree are partners with Bearapy, an organization dedicated to creating mentally healthy workplaces. Our discussion covers many interesting topics, including how cultural norms impact adoption of psychological health and safety concepts. Their recommendations on how to get started on this work is applicable for organizations around the world! If you would like to discuss how your company could get started creating a healthier workplace, feel free to reach out to us at info@verdantconsulting.net or visit our website at http://verdantconsulting.net to learn more.

We are fortunate to not only have two countries covered in this week's episode of our Psychological Safety World Tour series but to also have some "hot off the presses" insights into the recently released WHO & ILO Mental Health at Work guidelines. Susanna Harkonen, CEO of InnerWork, walks us through some of the highlights of this important next step in recognizing the importance of psychological health and safety at work. While we discuss the two countries she straddles, the focus in our conversation is mainly on the GLOBAL movement to recognize mental health as the same as physical health at work. If you would like to discuss how your organization can begin implementing these guidelines and reaping the benefits of become a psychologically safe workplace, drop us a line at info@verdantconsulting.net. You can also learn more by stopping by our dedicated website, http://verdantconsulting.net/psychsafety  

Singapore welcomes the Psychological Safety World Tour as we continue our sojourn around the globe. Jasmine Liew, professor, consultant, and psychological safety expert, shares the fascinating perspective from her internationally-diverse region. For those looking to continue their own learning journey about psychological safety, we offer workshops and consulting on implementing psychological safety in your workplace. Check out our website to learn more: https://verdantconsulting.net/our-programs

Alessandra Scomparin joins us from Italy, the next stop on our Psychological Safety World tour. An HR consultant and owner of Resilienti, Alessandra brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and gives a really good perspective from an emerging market in this space.  If you are also just getting started, check out our dedicated psychological safety page: https://verdantconsulting.net/psychsafety

Following our stop back in the US, we are on the road again with our next episode of the Psychological Safety World Tour. Chris Menzel, executive, author, sustainability advocate and self-proclaimed connector extraordinaire, joins me for episode 10 of our journey, where we discuss how German and multi-national companies located there are implementing the concept of psychological safety. If you woud like to learn more about this topic, check out our dedicated webpage: https://verdantconsulting.net/psychsafety  

We are back in the USA for this episode's stop on our Psychological Safety World Tour. I am delighted to be joined by fellow podcast host and psychological safety advocate, Dr. I. David Daniels. David is the Founder and CEO of ID2 Solutions, as well as the host of the Psychological Health and Safety podcast and brings a deep expertise in safety and leadership to our discussion! For further support on learning about psychological safety for the workplace, check out our dedicated page: https://verdantconsulting.net/psychsafety

After a short hiatus, we are back on the road for our Psychological Safety World Tour. Our guest for this episode is Gabriela Biscardi, a licensed therapist in Venezuela who works with individuals and companies. She brings a depth of knowledge to the discussion, as we explore how the cultural norm of joking impacts psychological safety at work. You can learn more about addressing psychological safety in YOUR organization on our dedicated page: https://verdantconsulting.net/psychsafety. This includes an ROI calculator to help you make the business case for investing in this business-critical effort. If you are in the US and interested in partnering with Gabriela, we are also delighted to share that she has joined our affiliate group and is available for coaching or facilitating resiliency training in English or Spanish.

Cainã Rangel joins us from Brazil for our next stop on our Psychological Safety World tour. Cainã is a people development practitioner for a tech company, so he has a lot of real-world examples to share, including some amazing work he has accomplished in role. From nonviolent communication to practical processes, this episode is full of tactics that can make a difference in your organization! If you would like to learn more about how Verdant can partner with you to implement some of these concepts, drop us a line at info@verdantconsulting.net.  And stay tuned for even more stops on our world tour!

We are so fortunate to have the insightful and highly experienced Samriti Makkar Midha join us for our next stop on our Psychological Safety World Tour. Samriti is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of several organizations, including Mental Health at Work and POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) at Work. Her background provides us with a well-informed broad perspective on how psychological safety is understood and implemented in India.  To learn more about our offerings, please visit our website, http://verdantconsulting.net or drop us a line at info@verdantconsulting.net.

Our next stop on our Psychological Safety World Tour is in Hungary, where we had a chance to chat with Viktor Maros. Coming from a more traditional environment health and safety engineering background, I love getting Viktor's point of view on this topic. He shares some of the cultural impacts on embracing psychological safety, especially as we consider open access to the data and KPIs we need to fully identify root cause and outcome.  You can learn more about psychological safety on our dedicated webpage or reach out to us to have a chat at info@verdantconsulting.net. Check in next week for more stops as our world tour continues!

Our next stop on our Psychological Safety World Tour is the United Kingdom, where Tom Geraghty, founder of Psychological Safety LinkedIn Page, PsychSafety.co.uk, the weekly Psychological Safety Newsletter, and a dedicated Slack channel for all things Psychological Safety, joins us to share his perspective. In this episode we discuss the process of defining psych safety, the impact of language, and just generally nerd out on how we can make workplaces better for humans. You can learn more about Verdant's psychological safety offerings on our dedicated page, https://verdantconsulting.net/psychsafety. And stay tuned for more stops as our weekly world tour continues!

Our Psychological Safety World Tour continues with a stop in Slovenia. Our guest, Irena Gogala, joins us to discuss her own journey exploring psychological safety, as well as how it has evolved in her part of the world.  You can learn more about psychological safety on our dedicated page, https://verdantconsulting.net/psychsafety. And stay tuned for more interviews from around the globe as our psychological safety world tour continues!

**We interrupt this psychological safety world for a special edition episode*** In response to what has been transpiring in the US, we recorded this special episode to provide support to HR teams and other leaders. This is a little more raw as an episode but we wanted to get something out to support our followers and clients ASAP. Lauren Howard graciously agreed to join last minute as a special guest. Lauren is an expert in creating safe spaces and is a perfect partner for discussing this important topic. You can find out more about her offerings on her website. For those looking for additional support, Verdant Consulting has a variety of programs geared towards helping HR teams bounce back and build tools for navigating challenges. Click here to learn more or set up a time to connect to our founder for 30 minutes.

The amazing Soundari Mukherjea joins me at our next stop on the Psychological Safety World Tour. Soundari is an expert in creating engagement and organizational commitment through the power of storytelling. She shares her insights, through stories, of course, on how psychological safety is showing up where she lives. By looking at the cultural context of different parts of the world, we can better understand how workplaces can best improve to drive innovation, quality, and performance.  Verdant Consulting also provides support for implementing psychological safety within your organization. Drop us a line or check out our dedicated page. Check back next week for another stop on our world tour!

We are excited to kick off episode 1 of our Psychological Safety World Tour with our amazing guest from Mexico, Claudio Palomares. Claudio is founder of ACI Wellbeing and Servicios Industriales, which specializes in helping organizations build psychological safety and implement the NOM 035, the national guidelines for workplace psychological safety in Mexico. NOM 035 was implemented in 2018 and requires organizations to audit the psychological safety in their businesses and is one positive step forward in looking at creating human-centric workplaces that can thrive. Check in weekly for future stops around the globe, where we will learn more about how psychological safety is being understood and implemented regionally. To learn more about what your organization can do to reap the benefits of a psychologically safe workplace, send us a note at info@verdantconsulting.net. You can also check our dedicated page on psychological safety, which includes a risk calculator and links to our video series on psych safety, covering everything from new employee onboarding to digital spaces.

Our SHRM 22 Conference series continues with speaker Daryll Bryant. This was a huge treat, as Daryll and Dr. Al are former colleagues. On this episode, they discuss how leaders can flourish by self-reflecting, practicing mindfulness, and creating connection. You can check out Daryll's presentation on Tuesday and Wednesday of the SHRM conference and learn more about the work he does at OptimizeU.com or by reading his book, Engage, Lead, Deliver. To help your HR Team flourish, please reach out to us at info@verdantconsulting.net. We offer targeted programs based o over 30 years of research on HR-specific stressors and tactics for addressing them. You can learn more about some of what we do at our dedicated website for HR teams: https://verdantconsulting.net/hr-teams  

Jeremy York, from Purple Inc, LLC, joins to discuss his empathetic journey and how HR teams can lean in on being empathetic, starting with themselves. Jeremy is presenting on Empathy at SHRM 22, as well as a session on the role of HR with transgender employees.  You can learn more about Jeremy and his work on the Purple Inc website. To learn more about Verdant Consulting's offerings for HR teams and to help with your wellbeing, click here to check out our dedicated HR page or drop us a line to schedule a quick chat at info@verdantconsulting.net.

As part of our SHRM 22 speaker series, CEO of The Kite Program and co-founder of KiteHR, Hannah Hardy-Jones, helps co-host our episode as Steve Browne, CPO for LaRosa Pizzarias, joins us to discuss embracing our humanity as HR professionals. This topic is spot on with the work we have been doing both in creating KiteHR for HR professionals and in our offerings at Verdant. Steve brings humor, authenticity, and all the feels, and we are here for it! You can learn more about Steve Browne and Hannah Hardy-Jones, as well as HR Wellbeing Week in June 2022 by clicking these links. And stay tuned for more episodes of our SHRM conference series focused on the wellbeing of HR.

Rob Lawless joins me for the first in a series we are doing on HR Wellbeing in partnership with SHRM. As a speaker at the SHRM22 Annual Conference, Rob will be bringing his perspective to the stage, which you can get a sense of from our discussion. In 2015, Rob set out to meet 10,000 people, and our episode catches him halfway through this journey. Rob shares tips on how and why people should make connections with others, and we discuss this within the context of the wellbeing of HR professionals. Given that human connection is part of self-compassion and how HR teams can help bolster their wellbeing, the topic was pretty timely. Stay tuned for additional episodes from other SHRM22 speakers!  To learn more about offerings to help your HR team thrive and flourish, visit our website or reach out to us!  

Lindsay Recknell and I participate in the "podcast exchange program and mutual admiration society" by appearing as guests on each other's shows. :-) As President and CEO of Mental Health in Minutes, Lindsay brings a wealth of expertise to our show, sharing her insights into the innerworkings of employees and leaders in the workplace. Our focus is on departments often perceived to lack emotional needs, specifically exploring the IT departments.  We kick off our discussion with a few of the learnings from a 2022 study that demonstrated the power of minor changes from leaders on the overall wellbeing of their teams. It turns out, when managers do something as simple as allowing employees more control over their work schedules decreased overall negativity on the team. Go figure!

Author, entrepreneur, and host of Mass Business Podcast, Matt Ward, joins me to discuss that ever-illusive concept of joy. We begin our discussion with a study of joy, flow and meaning in the workplace. Matt then shares his mission of helping business leaders and fellow entrepreneurs find joy in the work they do. 

Ben Eden, HR coach, CEO of Reach Your Ultimate Potential, and co-founder of the HR Wellbeing community, joins me to discuss how leaders can undermine their own resiliency and accelerate burnout for their teams and themselves. We start with the article, "Your Boss is the Problem and the Solution," which explores "hinderance stressors," which are ways in which certain behaviors or thoughts can prevent people from performing at their best. It turns out that creating red tape, role ambiguity, role conflict, and engaging in office politics increases employee's job neglect by over 1/3rd, which increases even more the higher the stress on the job. We then explore all the ways in which we have seen leaders get in their own way, and what we recommend they do to change.

Parenting expert and Co-founder of Well & Ready, Sarah Porter-Braun joins me to discuss how parenting impacts leadership skills and behaviors at work. We start with a review of a study that looks at how positive family events the night before can increase consideration and leadership behaviors by 17 percent. Sara shares how companies can encourage better parenting experiences by providing parental coaching and services. She also shares some amazing tips for us working parents, which should not be missed!  

The always thoughtful, kind, and giving Sal Vergara joins me for this week's episode to discuss the impact of gender identity on emotional wellbeing, particularly masculinity. We start with a 2019 study of help seeking and masculine stereotypes, which shows that these biases hinder healing and positive coping behaviors. Sal shares how an organization he volunteers for, Merging Vets and Players, helps overcome these stigmas. You can learn more about how your company can break down these barriers by reach out to us at info@verdantconsulting.net

Jon Hyman, Esq joins me for a unique episode. Rather than focusing on a study, we take a tour of Jon's social media feeds to review what's hot in the world of work. As an employment lawyer, Jon is very knowledgeable about the emotional impacts of work on employees, and he shares his awards for Worst Employer of the Year awards. You can learn more about the work Jon does on his blog (ohioemployerlawblog.com), his website (OhioBeerLawyers.com), and his own podcast, The Norah and Dad Show. You can also learn more about building resiliency and emotional agility in your leadership (and hopefully avoiding joining Jon's list) by visiting our website.

Sille Østergaard, CEO & Founder of From Balance and former HR Business Partner and head of talent, joins me to discuss belonging and it's impact on safety, both physical and psychological. We discuss a 2020 study that shows a positive impact on safety compliance when employees (in this case, pilots and manufacturing technicians) felt they belonged.  Having moved around a lot herself, helped others with belonging through coaching, and even written about it, Sille brings a lot of expertise to the discussion.

Leadership coach, former reliability engineer, and host of the Leadership Launchpad Project podcast, Rob Kalwarowsky, joins me this week to discuss physical safety in mining and construction. One quote I read during the show was this: "Male-dominated industries tend to have more suicides. The macho, tough guy, and stoic nature of construction workers can even discourage those who are most at risk for suicide from seeking help. Men, especially white men in their early 20s through their 50s, account for the bulk of suicides." You can learn more about this work on the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention website. At the top of the show, I share a 2020 study on mining safety, which shows that supervisor commitment to safety resulted in higher self-efficacy, optimism, hope, resilience, safety compliance, & safety participation. Rob mentions The Thin Book of Trust and the 4 tenets of trust: sincerity, reliability, competence, and care. In addition, Rob shares the following, which I love: "As you grow as a person, your values will change. Don't judge yourself for that. That's part of the process." 

Chief Talent Officer of Rubicon, Adrienne Kimball, joins me this week to discuss strategic HR and creating fit in non-profits (although we also touch on wellbeing topics like how traditional performance review models re-traumatize our employees and supervisors). We walk through a 2021 article that looks at the impact of strategic HR on fit within non-profits. Adrienne shares her point of view on the "nature vs nurture" question of hiring for fit vs values, and much more!

Ryan Wolf joins the show for our first episode of 2022, and this is a great one! Ryan is the Physical Wellbeing lead at Gallup, so he brings a wealth of insights about the latest research. We discuss the topic of "toxin handlers," with a specific focus on HR, based on a 2021 article. We also refer to a December 2021 report from Gallup that showed an increase in burnout for people managers, as well as a Gallup report showing that increasing engagement factors (like having a best friend at work) can help reduce burnout. Ryan and I demonstrate how to apply strengths to managing toxin handling, as well as a few other tips for HR and people leaders alike. 

Annabel Fitzsimmons and Amy Brown, Co-Founders of MindMGT, join us for a final "Season of You" episode to help us find a bit of calm as we round out the year. We discuss a November 2021 study that demonstrates how mindfulness and suspending judgement can help increase motivation. Amy provides us with a short exercise, and we discuss the science behind mindfulness. Annabel also drops some fantastic sayings, one of which I have added to our Verdant Supply Co t-shirt collection. You can catch Amy and Annabel in January at HR Wellbeing Week, where they will be presenting about mindfulness for HR professionals.  

Brian Henderson, Founder of Whole Business Wellness in Hong Kong, joins me to discuss one of my favorite topics: leaders. With recent data (which we will discuss on a future episode) showing an increase in manager burnout, and as part of our "Season of You," this is a timely topic. We kick off our discussion with a review of the recent article, "When Leader Self-Care Begets Other Care," in which the authors explore the emotional strain of people management. One quote I liked in particular was this one: "Our theoretical model proposes that on days when leaders take a self-compassionate stance toward their leader role, they approach themselves with kindness and patience in that role, seeing the inherent hardships of leading not as an indictment of their leadership (e.g., that they are not really a leader if things are this challenging), but as a normal part of the leader role." Leader self-compassion is focused on accepting that leadership is hard, can challenge us emotionally and intellectually, and we won't get it right all the time.    Brian is the perfect guest to discuss this topic, as he was an executive who experienced burnout himself and has great tips for our listeners. Check it out!

Author, coach and cancer survivor, Savio Clemente, joins me for this episode, where we continue our "Season of You" by focusing on building resiliency. We share findings from a 2021 meta-analysis of resiliency training effectiveness, which reveals that formal training can result in a 70% improvement on post-traumatic stress indicators. Web-based or self-paced programs have such a limited participation rate, they don't really qualify. Hmmmm. Savio shared his experience reading over 300 submissions for his series on resiliency for Authority magazine (one of which was mine). We discuss the themes and surprises he saw through this process, as well as his own experiences through his cancer journey.  You can learn more about Savio's work and podcast through these links.  And check out our content pages or reach out to learn more about the Verdant Resiliency training program! 

As part of our "Season of You," accomplished author, former Assistant Director at the Obama White House, and psychologist, Dr. Monica Ramirez Basco, joins me for our second session on perfectionism. In her book, Never Good Enough, she describes inward- and outward-focused perfectionism (what she calls "Innies" and "Outies"), as well as many specific activities and tactics for using perfectionism to our advantage. We start by exploring this 2021 meta-analysis on the volume of studies on perfectionism, which has grown significantly since Dr. Basco's book was published (I mean, this was when Oprah was on the air!) We further discuss the impact of perfectionism on BIPOC and women, as well as some of Dr. Basco's top tips for addressing perfectionism in our lives. You can learn more about Verdant Consulting's offerings to help support your resiliency journey and build acceptance and compassion on our website. Thanks for stopping by!

This week we cover the causes and education of perfectionism with the high-energy insights of Geraldine McGrath. You may recognize her from her TedX Talk on this topic, where she shares her story and how she developed perfectionism. On our show, we go through a 2021 meta-analysis of how perfectionism is taught online. Geraldine than further describes approaching perfectionism from the point of embracing self-awareness and being I.M.P.E.R.F.E.C.T.: I: inspiration M: meaningful life P: peace E: empathy R: reconciliation F: fabulous E: expressive C: captain T: thankful You can learn more about Geraldine on her website, and more about our offerings on ours, as well. We also recently launched specific pages for industries and use cases we support, as well as this overview video.

As part of our "Season of You-le" series, the lovely Christopher Shen joins me from across the globe to talk about self-compassion, mental toughness, machismo, and more. Christopher is a psychologist in Melbourne who works with athletes and construction employees to manage their emotions and build resilience. He is also a badass himself, as a former wrestler and mixed martial artist. We start by a review of the study "Can athletes be tough yet compassionate to themselves?," which shares even more data about the benefits of self-compassion. We then discuss Christopher's book, Wrestling with Resiliency and Mental Toughness, and the complicated concept of control. If you want to learn more about our offerings to build resiliency and emotional wellbeing, check out our website at verdantconsulting.net.    

Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, psychologist and founder of The Black Girl Doctor, joins me this week to discuss the poignancy of the Strong Black Woman schema. According to the study we cover, this construct causes damage in the black community, including: Perfectionism Loneliness Anxiety Lowered Self-Compassion We also cover some of the amazing work and insights from "Dr. Tai"'s work, including her one request of HR leaders. This episode is not to be missed!

Speaker, coach and author, Anita Lawrence joins me from across the globe to discuss one of the major stressors for leaders: employee feedback. While this is a basic need for employees, a recent study shows that a low sense of power for leaders can make them 50% more likely to see employee input as negative, even if the message isn't. We discuss leader motivations and starting internally to develop as a leader, with many insights from Anita's 20 years of leadership coaching experience.  You can learn more about our leadership development offerings to help leaders manage stress for themselves and their teams by visiting our website.

Ingrid Wilson, Sr Human Resources Executive, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Strategist, joins me to review how HR professionals can avoid burnout and build resiliency. We start with a 30-year-old article on HR burnout, which is strikingly familiar to the struggles of today, and includes issues like  Senior management's inability to see the importance of HR a lack of appreciation for the professional expertise of personnel managers The pressure created by HR executives' unique position between top management and the work force poor communication channels lack of opportunities for professional advancement. Sound familiar? You can learn more about this topic during our upcoming roundtable on 11/17. Click here to learn more!

This week's guest is Paul Spector, a distinguished professor and author of our article, "Employee to Leader Crossover of Workload and Physical Strain." This study showed that, rather than the adage of things rolling downhill, it turns out that stress and pressure on the team actually passes on to the leader, correlating to as much as a 56% increase in workload for the leader. Paul was one of the authors of this study and joins us to discuss the load leaders carry on behalf of their teams, as well as some of the other studies and work he has done in his career on leaders and stress (which you can read about on his blog).

CEO of Driven and resiliency expert, Jurie Rosouw, joins me this week to discuss social support for resiliency. We look at this article, which shows that social support can increase resiliency, especially if it is in person.* Jurie also shares more information about the neuroscience of social connection and his company's newest program, Resilience First Aid. If you would like to learn more about upcoming resiliency skills and burnout prevention programs we are offering (including the Driven Resiliency Assessment) , check out our website. Also, we recently updated our podcast page to include links to some of our past episodes based on topic. Check it out! ------ *Chart mentioned on the show is below:

Scott Perry, from Creative on Purpose, joins me this week to discuss a fascinating article about the mental health benefits of gratitude and "tragic optimism" (as measured by acceptance in the face of traumatic events. We discuss lots of topics related to acceptance, toxic positivity (which Scott has written about, as well), and navigating a complex world!

Board Chair of The Stability Network, Associate Director for Orygen Global, and overall kind human, Peter Varnum, joins me this week to discuss resiliency, self-shame, destigmatization, and cultural influences on mental health. Whew! I kick off the episode with a lively blogpost from Peter and we go from there!  

Laura Millross, Head of Kite Veterinary and passionate former vet team member, joins me to discuss the newest predictors of burnout for essential workers based on the article "It's Like a Kick in the Teeth." We also discuss recent CDC data that shows 60% of essential workers felt bullied due their work and 62% received job-related threats. Laura shares what the Kite team is doing to help counter this stressful experience!

Time for some back to school housekeeping with this week's amazing guest, Albert Hobohm. Albert has a few Ted Talks, but we focus on his 2018 video "How to Stop Thoughts from Controlling Your Life." And to add to this, here is an animation of a section of his talk, which is also highly enjoyable. :-) We touch upon how stimulation becomes a distraction from being present and attentive to what we are thinking and feeling, a critical part of bouncing back and being resilient! If you would like to learn more about being resilient, please sign up for our limited pilot starting 9/19/21.

Jason van Shie, Managing Director of People Diagnostix, joins the show to breakdown the new global standard for psychological health and safety, ISO 45003. We talk about how to identify psychosocial hazards and risks as companies begin to understand how best to approach the emotional wellbeing of employees with all stakeholders in mind. You can learn more about ISO 45003 through some of our upcoming webcasts, as well as Jason's company: 45003 Academy.  

Soul sister, fellow burnout prevention advocate, health coach, and CEO of Priority Wellness, Chris Vasiliadis joins the show to discuss how leaders can prevent burnout in their teams and themselves. We discuss a 2021 study entitled "The Moderating Role of Employee's Psychological Strain in Empowering Leadership" by Roberge and Boudrais out of the Université de Montréal, which revealed that high psychological strain neutralized the benefits of empowering leadership in autonomy, delegation and confidence in worker ability.  So if you are learning in on empowerment, first check in to see if your teams are ready! Curious to learn more? Check out our quick start guide about 5 hidden hazards to resiliency.

Mark Tercek, former CEO of The Nature Conservancy, speaker, author, and "chief instigator," talks about the power, both for the economy and wellness, of our planet. Be it the Norwegian study under discussion or his own highlighting of "Shinrin Yoku," (aka “forest bathing”), green spaces have been well documented to refresh, revitalize, and build resiliency.  You can learn more about resiliency and stress recovery on our website, http://verdantconsulting.net.  

Dr. Anthony Silard, co-author of "The Price of Wearing (or Not Wearing) the Crown," professor and executive director of The Center for Social Leadership, joins me to discuss the burdens of sitting in the top spot, including loneliness and having these unmet needs: Need to belong Need to connect Need to contribute You can learn more about Dr. Silard and his classes he offers (including a nice discount for our listeners) on his website.  Want to know if your leadership is fanning the flames of burnout? Take this quick quiz to see!

Dr. Jennifer Kahnweiler, best-selling author, coach, speaker, and introvert scholar, joins our show to discuss how the new world of work in a hybrid / virtual world has impacted introverts and how best to engage with them to ensure inclusion and belonging.