PODCAST Season 2: Human Centered Leadership
Episode Description
It’s easier to disengage with your work culture, release expectations, and vent about your dissatisfaction. What’s harder, but more rewarding, is being part of a morale turnaround effort. ❤️Collective care is the way forward.
Welcome back to Gather At The Well, hosted by Lindsey Fuller, Executive Director of The Teaching Well. This conversation and series is a call to collective care, inviting us to build work cultures we don’t have to heal from.
Join us for Episode 1, as we explore the power of human-centered leadership to create thriving, sustainable work cultures. Lindsey shares concrete strategies for operationalizing your values, elevating "culture keepers" on your team, and implementing policies that retain top talent. Live now 🎧
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Embracing Human-Centered Leadership in Uncertain Times (00:00)
Somatic Practice (3:00)
The Importance of Human-Centered Policies (4:15)
Human-Centered Leadership and Stress Management (9:00)
Somatic Practice (9:50)
Understanding Stress and Resilience (10:55)
Human-Centered Policies and Team Dynamics (13:45)
Defining Human-Centered Leadership (15:15)
Creating Support Work Environments (22:01)
Empowering Change Agents (29:21)
Homework for Human-Centered Leadership (36:30)
Affirmations
I prioritize my peace and safety.
I may feel unsure but I have agency.
I deserve a healthy workplace.
When I am able, I lean towards solutions.
I am a part of something bigger.
Powerful Quotes
“There are so many people in your corner who are deeply proud of you. Don’t give up.” -Lindsey
“Harness those pain points and use them as fuel.” -Lindsey
“You’re doing the best you can do with the knowledge and abilities you have.” -Lindsey
“Collective care is the way forward.” -Lindsey
"In a world of deep polarization, it's time to find the middle path—to evolve and heal openly." – Lindsey
“We really need you to stay. There’s a lot of good trouble to get into.” -Lindsey
“The only way through it is together.” -Lindsey
“Human-centered leaders are essential for creating the conditions that enable staff to align with a shared North Star without compromising their own sustainability.” -Lindsey
"You’re talented and invaluable. You are essential to this work. We need you in the fight—rested, well, and recharged." – Lindsey