096: Developing a Culture of Resilience with Dr Lynda Folan

Lynda Folan is my guest on this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders. Lynda has a PhD in Organisational Psychology, and 35 years of experience in the corporate world across three continents. 

Her recently published book, "Leader Resilience - The New Frontier of Leadership" (2021), offers insights into the highly relevant topic of resilience and challenges how we think about leadership and leadership development. 

Talking Points

• • The early days of shaping a career

  • The most significant changes in organisations over the decades

  • Tougher for leaders post-COVID with change in work

  • Organisations and leaders are more agile

  • Mental health issues post-COVID has a huge impact

  • Shifting thinking for the first step to building resilience

  • A psychologically safe environment 

  • Recent Legislation Work Safety and Health Act 2020

  • Psychological disconnect due to toxicity

  • What are the signs of bullying and how is it defined?

  • Covert bullying  is common and hard to deal with

  • The rise of narcissism in society

  • First steps in tackling undesirable behaviour

  • What we need to talk about.

Links to other Soft Skills for Leaders podcast episodes

Building Inclusive Workplaces

Respect at Work

Surviving a toxic workplace

Connect with Dr Lynda Folan

Web: https://inspireddevelopment.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lynda-folan-a241061b/

 

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