In this episode Jivan welcomes Jeanette Linfoot, a former corporate CEO turned entrepreneur and mentor, to discuss her extensive career and insights on leadership, workplace culture, and the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in business. Jeanette shares her journey from the corporate world, where she held high-level positions in the travel and hospitality sectors, to her current role as an advisor and mentor. Jeanette emphasizes the need for open communication, employee feedback, and the co-creation of values to foster a positive workplace culture.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• An organization's tone is primarily set by its leadership. Effective leaders are critical in shaping workplace culture and ensuring that core values are communicated and lived throughout the organization.

• Regular and transparent communication is essential for fostering trust and teamwork within an organization.

• While progress has been made in DEI initiatives, significant work remains across various dimensions, including gender, LGBTQ+, disability, and social mobility. Organizations must actively work to create equal opportunities for all.

• A hands-on leader who engages directly with teams and customers can provide valuable insights into the organization's culture and performance.

• For values to be effective, they must be co-created with input from employees at all levels.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think the environment has shifted. And I think all businesses need to adapt to what is important to their teams in today's world, not the world of 20 years ago."

"You have to have male allies. You can't do it otherwise. It doesn't work."

"If one of our values is honesty, then are we calling out when we see dishonesty? You have to align the values with a set of behaviors."

"If leaders are approachable and leaders have a human side to them... that pays dividends in terms of how you are with your employees."

"You need to be able to have... a process for any of these situations as of when they come up."

HOST BIO

Jivan Dempsey has first hand experience of workplace toxicity. Triggered by the #MeToo movement she was compelled to talk about her experiences in her early career, groomed and assaulted by a boss at work, his subsequent aggression and bullying behaviour which impacted her work performance, mental health and eventually cost her a job she'd loved.

Listeners are drawn to her raw honesty and insightful reflections on change and resilience. Her book, "The HR Change Manager's Handbook" and collaboration on "Can't Break Me," attest to her change and transformation expertise and dedication to empowering others - from someone who's been in the trenches and emerged stronger.

As a seasoned HR professional, consultant, psychologist and speaker, she offers bespoke consultancy and programmes to help companies navigate HR transformation that delivers a better employee experience and cultural shifts to create healthier, happier, and more inclusive workplaces for all.

Please connect with her on Linked In:

Jivan Dempsey FCIPD GMBPsS | LinkedIn

Or email at:

hrhacksandhalos@gmail.com

www.fiverivers-consulting.com

HR Change Manager’s Handbook: The 3 Step Guide To Managing HR Transformation: https://amzn.eu/d/drvToPv

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