Gustavo Razzetti
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7 ways to promote psychological safety in your organization
In the workplace, psychological safety is important. Learn 7 ways to promote psychological safety in your organization, here. → Read More
A purpose that costs you nothing is not worth having
Being a purpose-driven organization is not a fad but a win-win for business and people alike. Start at home; inspire people to do work that inspires them. → Read More
How to give your team feedback
Good notes don’t include a proposed fix, nor do they prescribe an answer. They challenge and inspire the project owner to find the solution. → Read More
The best advice that no one listens to
People want to talk to you, not to listen to your advice. Don’t assume they are looking for you to say something. Bite your tongue. → Read More
How to free your mind from toxic behaviors
Integration cleanses your mind by removing toxicity. You learn to accept that life is full of tensions or contradictions that can coexist. → Read More
How to see yourself clearly
In the introspection mode you can get you stuck. Rather than becoming more self-aware, you lose touch with yourself (and others). → Read More
How to build a successful workplace culture
Imagine taking over a cycling team that hasn’t won an Olympic medal in almost one hundred years. Which approach would you choose? → Read More
How to get your team started with self organization
Adopting self-organization is a complex and dynamic process that requires commitment, focus, and a trial-and-error approach. Be ready for a bumpy ride. → Read More
People don't want to be empowered
Leaders don’t have all the answers. To solve complex problems, organizations need all voices. Develop a culture that encourages people to take ownership. → Read More
How to upgrade your mindset for success
We are creatures of habit. Our mindsets take a long time to develop. Upgrading them requires replacing a pattern with a new one. → Read More
Stop blaming resistance for your lack of action
Resistance is a signal that reminds us that we are on the right path. What is yours trying to tell you? Move closer to your resistance. → Read More
Is salary transparency good for your company?
A peer-to-peer review system or a compensation committee regulates the overall dynamic. People make smarter decisions when they have autonomy. → Read More
How to neutralize a bad apple in your team
Consistently behaving like an asshole turns us into a certified one. Ask for feedback. Rely on the people around you to call you out. → Read More
How to encourage participation in meetings
When leaders embrace their vulnerability and humanity, they create a positive effect on the rest of the team. People feel safe to experiment and play. → Read More
How to make empathy work for business
When people are providing tough feedback or sharing bad news, they are putting the company’s psychological safety to test. → Read More
Empathy is an essential leadership meta-skill — how to cultivate it
Experts still disagree on the breadth and depth of empathy. Is it feeling for others? Feeling as others feel? Or is it understanding others? → Read More
The problem with mindfulness
Mindfulness is not a band-aid. Instead, become familiar with your thoughts. Learn to observe them instead of seeing them through them. → Read More
The hard truth about creating an innovative culture
Most organizations ask people to take risks, to experiment more, to be more innovative. Yet, they don’t have a clear approach to mistakes. → Read More
How to increase your mistake tolerance
There’s no gain without pain. People fall into two camps when it comes to mistakes. They dismiss them or learn from them. → Read More
Why you need to axe all mandatory meetings
People don’t resist meetings — they resist being forced to attend boring ones. The remedy is an invitation. Let people choose if they want to join (or not). → Read More