Is your workplace toxic? One action you can take as a leader | 002

Half of CEOs and one in three employees say their workplace is toxic. If you’re a leader, this episode might challenge you — and equip you — to change that starting today.In this powerful episode of Coffee with Mike: Mental Wellness & Belonging for Leaders, Mike Veny breaks down what a toxic workplace really looks like, why psychological safety drives performance, and the #1 leadership behavior that determines whether your team thrives or shuts down.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhat defines a toxic workplace (and subtle signs you may be missing)What psychological safety really means — and why it fuels innovationThe shocking data linking toxic workplaces to mental health strugglesWhy productivity skyrockets in psychologically safe environmentsThe most important leadership action you must take first7 practical steps you can implement within 24 hours💡 Key Takeaways✔ Toxic workplaces are defined by dysfunction, fear, poor communication, and low trust.✔ Psychological safety means people can speak up without fear of punishment or embarrassment.✔ Leaders must model vulnerability first — without it, nothing else works.✔ Teams with psychological safety report:Higher performance (91% vs 69%)Higher productivity (74% vs 43%)Greater pride in their work (97% vs 87%)✔ Leadership starts in the mirror — both the problem and solution begin with you.📚 Resources MentionedBusiness Solver 2024 State of Workplace Empathy StudyAmerican Psychological Association – 2024 Work in America Survey If this episode resonated1️⃣ Subscribe to Coffee with Mike on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode on leadership, belonging, and workplace mental wellness.2️⃣ Share this episode with a leader who needs to hear it — because psychological safety starts at the top.