060: Surviving a Toxic Workplace with Dr. John Forbes
It’s been said that psychological safety is the single biggest contributor to workplace productivity. When employees are in a psychologically safe space, they know that their ideas, questions, and concerns are valued, and their contributions...
When employees are in a psychologically safe space, they know that their ideas, questions, and concerns are valued, and their contributions are appreciated and mistakes are a sign of learning and development.
In this episode of the Business Chat Podcast, I have a wonderful chat with Dr. John Forbes, a Clinical Psychologist and Director of Delta Psychology. John chats with me about surviving a toxic workplace by promoting and cultivating psychological safety.
When workers feel that they are valued, heard, and empowered, they produce optimum outcomes.
Being in a toxic workplace is no easy feat, it’s important for employers to set boundaries and create a work culture that encourages respect among every employee.
Time Stamps:
- Dr. John's journey towards his current career (00:52)
- What do people want from a workplace today? (06:03)
- What is Psychological Safety? (09:35)
- The significance of team culture (13:10)
- The effects of core anxiety and stress (14:45)
- Promoting and cultivating psychological safety (19:15)
- How do we feel empowered to speak up at work (24:22)
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