Matt Paknis Leadership Development

"When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it." - John Lewis "Damaged people damage people." - Steve Maraboli "Weakness of character is the only defect which cannot be amended." - Francois de La Rochefoucauld #takeaction #right #fair #justice #obligation #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #truth #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #equality

"Every institution, including the judiciary has its share of black sheep and corrupt judges." - Prashant Bhushan "When the law no longer protects you from the corrupt, but protects the corrupt from you – you know your nation is doomed." - Anonymous "A corrupt judge does not carefully search for the truth." - Horace "Make crime pay. Become a lawyer." - Will Rogers #justice #truth #rights #democracy #equality #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #fair #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #integrity

"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!