In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman, is joined by his daughter Kyrah Altman. Kyrah is the Founder and Chill Executive Officer of LEAD, which specializes in mental health and DEI based education for HR professionals and leadership teams. Mark and Kyrah discuss how to facilitate conversations where employees speak up for what they want and need and how to proactively prioritize mental health in the workplace.

Segment 1:

With mental health becoming a more critical component of workplace culture, it’s important to understand the factors that play into it now more than ever. What’s the difference between mental health and mental illness, and why is it crucial that we make a distinction between the two? How can being knowledgeable on the topic of mental health contribute to a more positive work atmosphere?

Segment 2:

We can’t change the culture of our workplace overnight -- it takes time, dedication, and most of all, vulnerability. How do we shift the priorities of ourselves and our team to embrace conversations about health and wellness? How do we set the stage for these conversations so that they benefit even the most stubborn employees?

Segment 3:

As leaders, one of our greatest fears is being presented with a question or request that we don’t have an answer to. Does admitting that we don’t have an answer always reflect poorly on our ability to lead, or is there room to flip the narrative? What makes being vulnerable so hard, and how can we surmount those mental and emotional barriers?

Segment 4:

What is arguably more important than the insight leaders can offer their teams is the perspective that employees share with their leaders. What steps can we take proactively to give our employees the opportunity to be vulnerable, so that they don’t harbor any grievances until they reach their breaking point? When in the heat of these conversations, what steps can we take to uncover the root cause of their frustration, and how can we address it?