S3E15 Stephen Shedletsky - Why You Need to Create a “Speak Up Culture”

Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky helps leaders listen to and nurture the voice of others. He supports humble leaders—those who know they are both a part of the problems they experience and the solutions they can create—as they put their people and purpose first.

A sought-after speaker, coach, and advisor, Shed has led hundreds of keynote presentations, workshops, and leadership development programs around the world. As a thought-leader on psychological safety in the workplace, he supports leaders and organizations in all industries where human beings work. 

He is the author of the forthcoming book, Speak Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up.

After years on a corporate track, Shed was introduced to and inspired by the work of Simon Sinek and, soon after meeting him, became the fourth person to join his team. For more than a decade, Shed has contributed at Simon Sinek, Inc., where, as Chief of Staff and Head of Brand Experience, Training & Development, he headed a global team of speakers and facilitators. Shed continues to work with Simon Sinek helping to create a more inspired, safe, and fulfilled world.

He lives in Toronto with his wife and two young children.

6:02 If you’re waiting for the “back to normal” post pandemic you’ll be waiting a long time.

7:01 Everyone needs a role model, even leaders.

7:50 Speak Up Culture: Encourage & Reward.

11:15 I’ll give Elon Musk credit for one thing: transparency.

15:20 Leaders need self awareness before they can start to help others

16:34 How am I as a leader getting in the way of what employees need to ask?

19:25 Senior leaders can’t say “We have a great culture.”

29:18 The trust and performance matrix.

32:27 I can’t teach you the culture, but I can teach you the skills.

37:24 The role of unconscious and conscious bias.

47:49 How do we figure out our leadership voice?

49:32 My job as a leader is not to breed more of me.

55:14 The most important meeting with your teams are your one-on-one meetings.

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