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How to Navigate Disrespectful Behavior in the Workplace with Rachel Platt (Part 1)
Description
In this conversation, Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova engage with Rachel Platt, a people strategist, to explore the dynamics of difficult conversations in the workplace. They discuss the importance of addressing disrespectful behavior, the role of leaders in fostering a respectful culture, and the balance between achieving results and maintaining a positive work environment. Rachel shares insights on navigating difficult conversations, identifying signs of disrespect, and modeling appropriate leadership behavior. The discussion emphasizes the need for curiosity, understanding, and proactive communication in creating a healthy workplace culture.
Takeaways:
- Rachel Platt helps organizations move past HR as paperwork.
- A people strategist focuses on aligning people strategy with business strategy.
- Curiosity is key in addressing difficult conversations.
- Disrespectful behavior often gets minimized in organizations.
- Leaders must recognize the impact of their silence on culture.
- High performers can create a different set of rules in the workplace.
- Addressing disrespect early can prevent larger issues.
- Intent matters, but the impact of words is more significant.
- Leaders should set clear expectations for respectful behavior.
- Creating a culture of respect enhances employee engagement and retention.\
Connect with Rachel:
rplatt@PLATTinumconsulting.com
https://calendly.com/plattinumconsulting/intro-networking
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelplatt/
About Rachel:
Rachel Platt brings 20+ years of experience helping organizations and individuals achieve enduring success through strategic human resources leadership. Through her roles as a Chief Human Resources Officer, Vice President, and Regional Director in diverse organizational structures and industries, she built her reputation on her track record of developing pragmatic solutions to meet complex organizational and people challenges.
Rachel founded PLATTinum Consulting in 2018 to guide leaders in creating People Strategy initiatives in the areas of employee engagement, leadership development, culture assessment and im