Matt Paknis Leadership Development

"It is not enough to break the silence; we must break the cycle of ignorance." - Hagir Elsheikh "It is a denial of justice not to stretch out a helping hand to the fallen; that is the common right of humanity." — Seneca the Elder #speakup #help #encourage #justice #protect #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #action #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #freedom If a workplace is toxic, it’s still possible, even without being a boss, to implement damage control strategies. Advocate for yourself and others.

"For world peace, there must be peace in the heart". - Lao Tzu  "It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it". - Eleanor Roosevelt #peace #heart #values #belief #action #love #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #justice #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #freedom

"Unrealistic expectations are perilous because they are set to never be met and to cause unending stress.  They are power and control mechanisms." - Shree Shambav "Even a mistake may turn out to be the one thing necessary to a worthwhile achievement. Great managers welcome mistakes." — Henry Ford #keepgoing #Innovation #welcome #learning #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #growth #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #encouragement

It's an honor to be interviewed by my good friend Bernie Tiger Resilience LLC on his initial Silver Warriors Journey Podcast found here:  https://youtu.be/ySQO9oe6mX0  I hope you find it beneficial.  Your input is welcome! Please feel free to share to help!

"The single most important ingredient in the recipe for success is transparency because transparency builds trust." - Denise Morrison "The greatest deception (people) suffer is from their own opinions." - Leonardo da Vinci #Transparency #honesty #Integrity #trust #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #facts #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #freedom  Bullies thrive on subjectivity and flawed mental models. Don’t let them get away with it. Insist on transparency, objectivity, and accountability.

"America stands as a beacon of hope and the possibility of a better life." - Chris Van Hollen "We shall nobly save or meanly lose the last best hope of earth. Other means may succeed; this could not fail." - Abraham Lincoln #beacon #hope #life #Liberty #happiness #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #freedom #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #peace