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Catherine Mattice on Strategies To Transform Toxic Work Environments From The Inside Out

Catherine Mattice on Strategies To Transform Toxic Work Environments From The Inside Out

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 Have you heard these myths about toxic work environments? 1. "It's just part of the job, suck it up." 2. "If you speak up, you'll be seen as a troublemaker." 3. "You're overreacting, it's not that bad." I'll share the truth about these toxic workplace myths, but trust me, you'll want to stick around for the real strategies. In this episode, you will be able to: Mastering strategies for creating psychological safety at work can transform team dynamics and boost productivity. Navigating toxic work environments requires understanding the impact on employee well-being and organizational success. Identifying workplace bullying behaviors empowers leaders to foster a healthier and more inclusive work culture. Understanding the impact of abrasive leaders on team health is crucial for cultivating a positive and supportive work environment. Building healthier team dynamics in the workplace can lead to increased collaboration, engagement, and overall job satisfaction. My special guest is Catherine Mattice Catherine Mattice, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the founder/CEO of Civility Partners, an organizational development firm focused on helping organizations create respectful workplace cultures and specializing in turning around toxic cultures. Civility Partners’ clients range from Fortune 500's to small businesses across many industries. Catherine is a TEDx speaker and an HR thought-leader who has appeared in such venues as USA Today, Bloomberg, CNN, NPR, and many other national news outlets as an expert. She’s an award-winning speaker, author and blogger, and has 50+ courses reaching global audiences on LinkedIn Learning. Catherine’s award-winning book, BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work, was hailed by international leadership-guru, Ken Blanchard, as, “the most comprehensive and valuable handbook on the topic.” Her latest book is Navigating Toxic Work Environments For Dummies (Wiley). The key moments in this episode are:00:02:19 - Recognizing Toxic Behaviors in the Workplace 00:08:00 - Overcoming Gaslighting and Competence Questioning 00:10:39 - Shifting Toxic Culture in Organizations 00:13:22 - Misalignment of Organizational Values 00:02:55 - Impactful Conversation with Kathryn Matthias 00:13:54 - Challenging Narratives and Toxic Work Environments 00:15:33 - Dangers of Abrasive Leadership 00:19:37 - Perception and Behavior Change 00:23:25 - Impact of Workplace Bullying 00:25:37 - Uncovering Blind Spots in Organizations 00:27:02 - The Purpose of Core Values 00:29:02 - The Cost of Toxic Behavior 00:32:23 - The Importance of Self-Awareness 00:37:00 - Reimagining HR for Culture Management 00:38:56 - Preparing for Keynotes and Leadership 00:40:01 - Evolution of Workplace Trends 00:41:37 - Humanizing the Workplace 00:42:24 - Supporting Victims of Workplace Bullying 00:44:32 - Encouraging Empathy and Kindness Subscribe, rate, and share the show with five people to spread the message of empathy, equity, and kindness. Help build a community of people who believe in listening to those who are different from us. Join the Patreon community, Difference Makers, for behind-the-scenes content, extra questions, and a community that gets it. Hop on Substack for deeper conversations and thoughts, where the deeper conversations happen. Rate and review the show to provide feedback and shape the community. Share what challenges you are facing at work and what you would love to hear more of on the podcast. Check out the Mastering the Career Pivot masterclass to take control of your career pivot with confidence and land a job you love. Gain access to video training, self-paced exercises, a free career pivot guide, and the Pivot Package for a clear, actionable roadmap to make career moves.
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