Matt Paknis Leadership Development

"The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another's world." — Plato "The functions of intellect are insufficient without courage, love, friendship, compassion and empathy." — Dean Koontz #empathy #intelligent #courage #love #lead #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #connect #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #freedom  

"Power does not corrupt (people); fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power." — George Bernard Shaw "Justice isn't something that appears on its own, it's something that must be fought for, protected, and rebuilt by those brave enough to challenge the system." — Chris Matheka "One had better die fighting against injustice than die like a dog or a rat in a trap." — Ida B. Wells #power #justice #keepfighting #protection #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #rebuild #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #freedom

“Love and respect yourself enough to not let people use and abuse you, and to tell them how you expect to be treated.” – Jeanette Coron “An atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration for boundaries leads you / employees to the path of personal happiness.” – Nancy B. Urbach #love #Respect #consideration #boundaries #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #team #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #happiness  Workplace bullying includes, but is not limited to, behaviors such as intimidation, public humiliation, offensive name-calling, social exclusion, and unwanted physical contact.

"A basic tenet of a healthy democracy is open dialogue and transparency." - Peter Fenn "Transparency is key to reciprocal accountability, which we use to be both free and smart. It is the miracle tool that enables us to question the lies of monsters." - David Brin #transparency #democracy #accountability #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #justice #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #freedom

All abuse and violence (domestic, racial, sexual, pedophilia, political, educational, interpersonal, international, religious, physical, verbal, emotional, geographic, etc.) is rooted in power and control dynamics. "No matter how big a nation is, it is no stronger than its weakest people, and as long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you might otherwise. - Marian Anderson #strength #respect #equality #freedom #peace #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #justice #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #soaring

"The exposure and punishment of public corruption is an honor to a nation, not a disgrace." — Theodore Roosevelt "The fight for justice against corruption is never easy. It never has been and never will be... In the end, I believe, as in my case, the price we pay is well worth holding on to our dignity." — Frank Serpico "You'll never find justice in a world where criminals make the rules." — Bob Marley #honor #justice #dignity #EndCorruption #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #truth #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #SpeakUp