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Instead of asking questions (which for lean digital tools like slack can leave employees trying to read between the lines of what their manager wants them to say/do), I’ve found sharing my emotional state (Eg “I'm concerned about this, can you help me address this concern?”) has built relationships with my team digitally through covid

@Chris Howe... also great modelling that we can talk about emotional states and ask for help...

100%

I love that Chris! Show how the survey results are being actioned!

This is really tricky Chris - a segment of the employee population do not like to hear no to their ideas or suggestions.

^^^

...and it also gives leaders the opportunity to speak to the organization about other options you hadn't even considered first... again, thinking about the outcome you are aiming for can be helpful…

I practice a feel the fear and do it anyway. :) Find that it gives my colleagues permission to be authentic themselves. Model the communication that I really appreciate from my co-workers. Brave space :)

nice, Nicole!

I don't think surveys work at all. Too tricky to try to remain authentic and speak with conviction on changes and then not being able to make them happen. You can be a transparent good communicator but you have now done more damage with the survey than good because employees realize that even when they voice their concerns through the survey they don't get results.

I often speak with clients about whether they are only asking the questions they are prepared to do something about... a lesson I learned as a parent - Never ask a question you dont want to hear the answer to!!

As a First Nation we do this daily! Teaches through the story by providing examples and building connection

Yes, Kate! If you don't want to know or act on the answer, you probably shouldn't ask the question.

Thanks Chris

Thank you for that wonderful insight, Chris!

Thank you Chris! That was GREAT!

Thank you Chris, makes a lot of sense

Great advice, Chris!

I love that Nicole, First Nations has been amazing at story telling and a great model

Thank you Chris Lee, that was a really insightful presentation!

I think it is important to differentiate between having a positive intent and being nice... too much harmony in a group can get in the way of psych safety just as easily as too much disharmony…

Thank you everyone for your comments here so far - you are highlighting that emotional vulnerability is essential in fostering trust and connection in teams.

and while intent is critical, the impact also needs to be considered…

QUES: Having a challenge currently with phycological safety as a comment on a webinar created a huge conflict around territorial acknowledgment and opinions of its "waste of taxpayer money". I did not and still not feeling psychologically safe as a Gitxsan born and raised in BC. We do have follow up and I am approaching it as a teachable moment. But how do you share your reality and how unsafe you feel, AND express that in an effective way to people who don't know enough about Reconciliation and our Action Plan for All Ministries.

Hi Kate! Thank you for bringing this up - yes, thinking about intent versus outcome is a lens that is needed to steer away from toxic positivity.

There is a Q&A box to ask questions

@Nicole... such a good question…I think there is some privilege assumed in the guidance to be vulnerable... we are not all standing on the same ground to begin with…

such a good point, Kate

Hi Tannis! Yes, a copy of the recording and sources will be sent out after the webinar.

Especially with the Action Plan and Reconciliation we as a whole Ministry are implementing and staff reactions. Going to be challenging and we need to have safety practices in place for sure!!

Michael, can you unpack your comment:"I hope no one here has been arrested" especially with regards to the comments you are making about courage and gusto.

Appreciated inquiry has a role to play in the space. What insights may be provided on aligning this process with the broader cultural development?

That capture the questions without being asked! :)

Good session need to drop.

What happens if the leaders that people are speaking up to, are in a position of power, pushing a culture of fear?

@Lis…Sometimes all you can do is have an impact on the team you work with directly... is there space for you to model these behaviours in a way and at a scope that feel like a it of a stretch, but not unsafe?

Hi everyone! We are at the final segment of the webinar today - please submit your questions in the Q and A if you have them!

Love that Farz

@Kate, yeah absolutely, and that is totally aligned to what we can actually control, thanks for the advice! :)

@Lis.. I love the quote from Arther Ashe “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

Very true

absolutely

Kate - thank you for bringing this into the chat! It ties into the idea that allyship is a practice - it is a verb.

Created my own discussion framework to keep myself safe

So eloquent and spot on, thank you

I have heard the statement “it may not be your fault, but you do have responsibility”… I found that helpful…..

Great point Farzeen

Well said Farzeen!

I heard someone recently explain that they weren't looking for an ally, because they saw that as a passive relationship, but rather that they were looking for accomplices, people who were willing to action with them.

Thank you Kate - the timing for your comment intersected perfectly with what Farzeen just said - we inherit our histories.

7 or 8 is Great!! Thank you

Do you think that people who've experienced bullying or oppression in their life (i.e. childhood), make good empathetic leaders?

Great session today - thanks to all the presenters!

This was amazing!

Thank you so much this was so inspiring!

Thank you all so much for the great presentations

thank you

Thanks so much for this great content!

Thanks, everyone… this has been a great "thinking pause" in my day…

Thank you all great presentation

Very insightful session today. Thank you.

thanks! great presentation

Thank you

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Such a great session. Very insightful and inspiring! Thank you all!!!

Thank you! Great insights and lots to think on

Thank you very much for the great session!

Thank you so much for this presentation!

Thank you!

Thank you!

this was great- thank you

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you

Thanks everyone!!

Thank you everyone for joining and for the rich discussions in the chat!