Matt Paknis Leadership Development

"Big business is tightening its grip on our courts. Instead of serving as a last resort for Americans seeking justice, judges are bending the law to satisfy the concerns of their corporate donors." — Billy Corriher "The appearance of corporate influence or access... breeds cynicism and distrust." — Judge Paul A. Crotty #justice #rights #influence #Transparency #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #trust #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #integrity

A voice is a human gift; it should be cherished and used, to utter fully human speech as possible." — Margaret Atwood "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." — Martin Luther King Jr. #speak #cherish #matter #humanity  #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #justice Victims and targets who make bullying observations and claims are often stigmatized as troublemakers or whistleblowers, even though breaking the silence by exposing and stopping bullying and abuse is most courageous and admirable.

"I've been blessed with a deep and abiding faith in the country I love." - Barack Obama "I love the United States very much. We are one people, chasing one dream, and one magnificent destiny." - Donald Trump  #blessed #faith #love #dream #destiny #usa #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #Respect #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #dignity

"Nowadays, respect is disappearing. People no longer know how to treat one another with dignity," —Yan Keirstin Domdom "Without dignity, identity is erased." —Laura Hillenbrand "Respect is a reflection of inner strength. Choosing dignity in every interaction says more..." — Judge Frank Caprio #respect #dignity #identity #strength #stand #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #SpeakUp #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #support

"When you make threats to do physical harm, it becomes more than a prank – it becomes illegal." - Rusty Fulbright "Workplace "leaking"—when a person shares their intent to harm—should be treated as a serious red flag, not a joke." - Reid Meloy "Anger, resentment and jealousy doesn't change the heart of others-- it only changes yours." - Shannon Alder #takeaction #investigate #protection #safety #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #justice #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #truth

"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." — George Orwell "Truth is mighty and will prevail." — Mark Twain "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom." — Thomas Jefferson #truth #honesty #wisdom #prevails #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #mighty #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #light  Successful leaders seek and embrace the truth. They solve problems, influence people in positive ways, and achieve growth-perpetuating healthy outcomes.