Episode 403: How Leaders Avoid Toxic Positivity In The Workplace With Pamela Jett
Release Date: 09/02/2024
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info_outlineBeing positive all of the time isn’t always helpful to the people that we lead. Called Toxic Positivity, this kind of hyped up happiness can actually harm productivity and become a negative influence on a leader’s relationship with their team.
In episode 403 of the Amplify Your Success podcast, host Melanie Benson and leadership communications expert (and graduate of $100k Authority Accelerator) Pamela Jett delve into the meaning of toxic positivity and its detrimental impact on leadership and team dynamics.
They explore an alternative approach for more effective and trustworthy leadership, being relentlessly positive, to maintain a future-focused, optimistic outlook while acknowledging real challenges and seeking appropriate resources within the team for improvement.
Pamela shares valuable insights on the power of language and communication in driving positive decisions, engagement, and results. She emphasizes the significance of creating psychological safety through feedback and disciplinary conversations, so that even challenging conversations become instrumentally constructive.
After listening in, you’ll be able to differentiate toxic positivity from being relentlessly positive and use practical strategies for fostering an authentically positive and supportive workplace environment.
Key Takeaways:
3:20 What toxic positivity means and how it can negatively impact team dynamics and turnover.
8:15 The one thing that will drive engagement and commitment in leadership.
12:00 How to differentiate between toxic positivity and relentless positivity in leadership.
14:35 Why acknowledging challenges and struggles builds trust and psychological safety with teams.
16:30 The impact of language and communication in driving decisions and results.
21:10 The one thing that will help individuals identify their communication style.
23:45 How acknowledging the role of feelings in decision-making can prioritize trust, and safety to foster a healthy and productive work environment.
24:40 Signs that you may be leading with toxic positivity in the workplace
25:45 Why embracing the power of quitting can lead to a fulfilling career path.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
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Discover how relentlessly positive you are with Pamela’s Assessment
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FREE DOWNLOAD: Get my proven 7 Step Framework and learn how to tap into Million-Dollar visibility streams
- Discover how to create a ‘lighthouse message’ and monetize your visibility with me. Check out the Authority Accelerator (open for applications now.)