Sharing your ideas is never without fear. Especially at work, and fear can lead to a slew of other negative emotions that greatly impact your job. You start to get worried. You’re nervous. But you still know deep inside you need to speak up.

In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, Stephen Shedletzky, accomplished Leadership Coach, advisor, and author, shares what it means to create a safe work environment in which people feel like they can and should speak up. As you listen, you’ll learn how to create better environments and cultures that boost morale and encourage personal connection.

Resources:

• global-emotions-report.aspx"> Gallup Global Emotions Report
• Power, For All by Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro
• Give and Take by Adam Grant
• The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmonson
• Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
• Emotional Agility by Susan David
• Googlization Nation Newsletter
• GGG SHRM Credit