Episode 114: Toxic Positivity
Today’s agenda:
• A thoughtful (and bold) introduction
• Cringe corporate speak: workshop
• Hot topic: toxic positivity: what it is and how to deal with the toxic positivity trap in the workplace
• #goodvibesonly
• Seeing the silver linings is okay and so is having feelings
• Toxic positivity and layoffs
• Feeling safe to talk about ways to improve in an organization
• Hype vs. hope
• Toxic positivity and support are not the same thing
• Questions/Comments
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