How Bullying at School Effects Future Life and Work

How many times have you been bullied at school? Chances are, at least once or twice. Unfortunately, bullying is a common occurrence in schools. But what you may not realize is that the effects of bullying can last long into your future life and work. Studies have shown that bullying can lead to lower self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. It can […]

5 Tips for Staying Mentally Comfortable at Work

We all know that work can be stressful. There are deadlines to meet, projects to finish, and bosses to please. It’s no wonder that so many of us feel mentally uncomfortable at work. But it doesn’t have to be this way! There are plenty of things you can do to stay mentally comfortable at work. Here are 5 tips to […]

What is psychological safety?

Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson described psychological safety as “a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes.” The Google study cited above described psychological safety as feeling safe to be vulnerable or take risks in front of teammates.  At its core, psychological safety is when team members feel safe taking […]

Why psychological safety at work matters and how to create it

According to the Center for Talent Innovation, “undermining behavior from managers” is a major factor in women dropping out of tech. In fact, a survey found that 87% of women had witnessed demeaning comments from their colleagues. And 66% felt excluded from key social and networking opportunities because of gender. And unfortunately, little evidence that diversity programs affect lasting change. Some companies continue with the same “one-and-done” […]