How Dangerous Does Self Preservation Become at Work?

Episode notes

This episode touches on the themes of Strengthening Culture and Developing Leaders. In this episode, we explore the different sides and faces of self-preservation. When built as a necessity due to a lack of confidence or self-protection, it can become incredibly toxic and be the catalyst for some of our worst workplace problems. Our prescription for this episode is to build real confidence in your work and leadership. If you are looking for a place to start, we suggest learning more about our Integrity Leadership framework. Past Episode Referenced: S4 E3: How Do I Fix A Competitive Or Hostile Team Culture? S4 E14: Leadership Tips: "Yes, if", Listening/Hearing, Balancing Self-Preservation S4 E9: What Is Some Practical Psychology For The Workplace? [PART 3] Integrity Leadership Episodes: S1 E26: How Do You Effectively Lead And Manage Your Former Coworkers? S1 E29: Leading With Integrity, HR Processes, Performance Management - Answering Listener Questions S2 E23: Can I Teach Myself To Become A Better Leader? You can learn more about Integrity Leadership here: Here is the article that was referenced about RTO: About Our Hosts!

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