Matt Paknis Leadership Development

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead "Together we can change the world, just one random act of kindness at a time." - Ron Hall "Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world." - Dolores Huerta #leadersarentbullies #healthyworplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #psychologicalsafetyatworkact

"At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security." - Jodi Rell "The safety of the people is the highest law." - Marcus Tullius Cicero "Trust is the glue of life, the key to  effective communication, the principle holding all relationships." - Stephen Covey #healthyworplaces #stepup #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #psychologicalsafetyatworkact Successful leaders create safe environments where people can trust—where they know people are there to protect them when they are vulnerable, where everyone is dedicated to making each other safe and better. #LeadersArentBullies

"If you believe, as I do, that your employees truly are your most valuable asset, you will do whatever you can to help them do their jobs as well as possible." - Harvey Mackay "Employers who invest in their workforce have a more productive workforce, a more efficient workforce, a more loyal workforce, less turnover, and, in the private sector, more profitable." - Valerie Jarrett #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #psychologicalsafetyatworkact

"Healing is a matter of time, but it is also a matter of opportunity." - Hippocrates "Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it." - Tori Amos "Awareness is the first step in healing." - Dean Ornish #healthyworkplaces #stepup #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #psychologicalsafetyatworkact Organizations can heal from scandals involving bullying and abuse with leaders who clear out bullies and eradicate destructive values, beliefs, and behaviors. #LeadersArentBullies

"Everyone knows someone who is struggling with a mental health issue, whether it's depression, trauma or substance abuse. It affects everyone, so we all have a stake in making sure good treatment is available." - Cris Carter "It's like any other part of your body - your mental health gets sick, and it needs treatment." - Olly Alexander #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #psychologicalsafetyatworkact

  “Don’t fight darkness—bring the light, and darkness will disappear.” – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can  do that.” – Martin Luther King Jr. "Light is the symbol of truth." - James Russell Lowell #leadersarentbullies #HealthyWorkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #stepup #psychologicalsafetyatworkact People are afraid of the ramifications of dealing with the dark instead of celebrating the light and truth.