Description

Licensed clinical social worker Sarah Harris discusses her transition from individual therapy to workplace leadership consulting. She emphasizes simple, cost-free strategies for creating psychologically safe workplaces, including modeling healthy behaviors like eating lunch away from desks, active listening, and understanding how nervous systems communicate to build trust and retention.

TAKEAWAYS

• Model wellness behaviors - Leaders should eat lunch away from their desk to demonstrate work-life boundaries
• Practice active listening - Give full attention during conversations by eliminating distractions and using polyvagal theory principles
• Create psychological safety - Use vulnerability and feedback loops to make employees feel heard and valued

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Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR
Host: Brandon Laws

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“The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

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Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR.
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