LEADING & HEALING WITH DIGNITY WITH DR. DONNA HICKS 

In this episode of the How We Can Heal podcast, host and psychotherapist Lisa Danylchuk delves into a rich conversation with Dr. Donna Hicks, the Harvard psychologist who operationalized and popularized the concept of dignity. This episode explores Dr. Hicks' impactful work in international conflict resolution, how she arrived at her 10 elements of dignity, and how to identify and address dignity violations. 

Dr. Hicks outlines the profound role dignity plays in healing and how this translates to leadership, including practical applications for creating a culture that fosters health, joy, and connection in personal, professional, and societal contexts. This discussion stems from Dr. Hicks' books, 'Dignity' and 'Leading with Dignity,' and underscores the psychological and communal role of dignity in healing. 

00:00 Introduction to Season Four 

00:52 Acknowledging Our Sponsor: ISSTD 

02:14 Introducing Dr. Donna Hicks 

04:56 The Concept of Dignity in Conflict Resolution 

12:19 The 10 Elements of Dignity 

25:11 The 10 Temptations to Violate Dignity 

32:41 Normalizing Conflict Resolution 

33:37 The Epidemic of Workplace Silence 

35:26 Creating a Safe Space for Feedback 

36:47 The Power of Dignity in Leadership 

38:44 Systemic Issues and Policy Changes 

40:31 Dignity in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

44:15 The Importance of Acknowledgement 

49:02 Love and the Evolution of Human Connection 

55:11 The Role of Self-Worth in Dignity 

01:00:27 Final Thoughts and Call to Action 

For more information about Dr. Donna Hicks, including her books, please visit: https://drdonnahicks.com/. 

Dignity and Leading with Dignity are also available via audiobook on Audible. 

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This episode is sponsored by the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). 

The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is an international, non-profit, professional association organized to develop and promote comprehensive, clinically effective and empirically based resources and responses to trauma and dissociation and to address its relevance to other theoretical constructs. 

Visit https://cfas.isst-d.org/ to access educational offerings for both professionals and non-professionals 

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