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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 51 MIN

Episode#136 - Leadership Resilience: A Strategic Protocol for Workplace Racial Conflict

from What's Happening at Work · host Joyce Odidison

send mailAs a leader, do you freeze when racialized conflict or microaggressions occur on your team? This leadership paralysis, driven by fear of saying the wrong thing, is one of the biggest risks to psychological safety and employee retention. Good intentions don't prevent harm; prepared leadership does.In this essential session, I draw on my 28 years as a conflict analyst to provide a clear, repeatable protocol for navigating these complex situations. Stop defaulting to avoidance or "colorblind" leadership traps and start building real resilience.You will learn:► The three common leadership traps (The Colorblind, The Eggshell, The Savior) and how to avoid them.► The 4 Pillars of a Resilient Response: Recognize, Respond, Rebuild, and Reinforce.► A step-by-step "Fire Response Protocol" to interrupt harm in the moment.► Why silence is never neutral and how your employees interpret it.This is a must-watch for any leader, manager, or HR professional committed to creating a truly inclusive and psychologically safe workplace.#Leadership #WorkplaceConflict #DiversityandInclusion #PsychologicalSafety #HRSupport the show

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send mail As a leader, do you freeze when racialized conflict or microaggressions occur on your team? This leadership paralysis, driven by fear of saying the wrong thing, is one of the biggest risks to psychological safety and employee retention. Good intentions don't prevent harm; prepared leadership does. In this essential session, I draw on my 28 years as a conflict analyst to provide a clear, repeatable protocol for navigating these complex situations. Stop defaulting to avoidance or "col...

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