YES AND... CEOs are Human too with Minette Norman

In this episode of Authentic Ewe, Penelope Aiken is joined by Minette Norman, speaker, author and former tech executive, for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to create workplaces where people feel safe to be their authentic selves.Together, they explore Minette’s five plays for inclusive leadership: communicating courageously, mastering the art of listening, managing your reactions, embracing risk and failure, and designing inclusive rituals. Through the lens of psychological safety, authenticity and human-centred leadership, this conversation asks an important question: what changes when we remember that CEOs, leaders and employees are all human too?Penelope also introduces the HUMAN LENS™ as a way of thinking about the conditions people need in order to feel safe, valued and able to contribute fully at work.This episode is a reminder that leadership is not about having all the answers. It is about listening, staying open, being brave enough to get it wrong, and creating cultures where people can be honest, human and connected.In this episode, we explore:Why courageous communication matters in leadershipHow deep listening creates trust and psychological safetyWhy leaders need to manage their reactions, especially in hard momentsThe role of humour, humility and humanity at workHow risk, failure and inclusion are connectedWhy rituals matter in shaping cultureHow leaders can create workplaces where people feel safe to be their authentic selves Learn more about Minette Norman: https://www.minettenorman.com Connect with Minette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman Explore The Psychological Safety Playbook: https://thepsychologicalsafetyplaybook.com/ Explore The Boldly Inclusive Leader: https://www.minettenorman.com/boldlyinclusiveleader Learn more about Authentic Ewe: https://www.authenticewe.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.