In this episode of The Compassionate Newsroom, Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon introduces the concept of transforming journalism through compassion and positive psychology. She emphasizes the importance of cultivating workplace wellbeing and resilience among news leaders and journalists, aiming to create a supportive and healthier newsroom culture.
Takeaways
The Compassionate Newsroom aims to transform journalism.
Positive psychology can enhance workplace wellbeing.
Compassionate leadership is essential in newsrooms.
A supportive culture can improve resilience.
Journalists need actionable strategies for wellbeing.
Mental health experts play a crucial role in newsrooms.
Valuing people behind the stories is vital.
Compassion can be a competitive advantage.
Training news leaders is key to cultural change.
Creating a healthier newsroom benefits everyone.
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Debriefing in Journalism
05:12 Guidelines for Effective Debriefing
06:08 Building a Resilient Newsroom Culture
06:33 New Chapter
Links Mentioned
E09 Emma Thomasson on Journalism Wellbeing: Addressing Burnout and Exploring Peer Support Solutions
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