Cultivating Positive Culture and Speaking Up with Stephen Shedletzky

I’ve learned through poor (and positive!) leadership examples that workplace culture isn’t just fun Fridays and ping-pong tables. Being a leader requires a lot of hard work, humility, and empathy.

In this episode, Shed shares his definition of culture — it’s a formula for all of you visual learners out there — and the markers you should be paying attention to so you can create a culture that’s not only kind but honest.

He shares one of my favorite leadership beliefs: You can’t lead anyone else until you now yourself. Shed gives great wisdom on ways to check in with your team to see what kind of leader you are.

One of Shed’s rules I’ve implemented in my work and home is the “platinum rule,” not to be confused with the golden rule.

If you have thoughts to share, join us in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVH3dxqhdnA

Here’s what we talked about:

05:31 How did Shed get to doing this work

07:50 Defining workplace culture

10:45 How relationship influences your leadership

18:25 How to know if you’re a good leader

19:32 The platinum rule (vs the golden rule)

22:07 How to receive critical feedback as a leader

Links: https://www.shedinspires.com/

Shed’s book: https://www.speakupculture.com/