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Personal Responsibility at Work
Work can bring out some of the hardest parts of us.
A tense conversation. Receiving feedback. A coworker who frustrates you. A moment when expectations are unclear and anxiety starts to rise. Before long, you may find yourself defending, withdrawing, over-apologizing, blaming, shutting down, or carrying responsibility that was never yours to carry.
In this episode of Making Wholeness Possible, Danae and Ken talk about personal responsibility in the workplace and what it looks like to stay grounded, honest, courageous, and clear when work gets hard.
They explore how to listen before reacting, receive feedback without spiraling, own what is yours, stop carrying what belongs to someone else, create a safer workplace, and practice clear communication even when the conversation feels uncomfortable.
This episode is for anyone who wants to show up with more maturity at work, navigate hard conversations with courage, and grow in the way they lead, communicate, and respond under pressure.
Show Notes
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead: https://brenebrown.com/hubs/dare-to-lead/
Dr. Henry Cloud’s Necessary Endings: https://www.drcloud.com/books/necessary-endings
We would love to hear from you! Email Danae and Ken at [email protected]
Ways to Get Into Action This Week
1. Ask: What is mine to own and not mine to own? Think about one workplace situation that feels frustrating, tense, or unresolved. Ask yourself: What is my responsibility here? What is not my responsibility?
2. Ask the hard question. Choose one recurring problem and ask: What is my role in keeping this problem in place? Your role may be active, or it may be passive. Maybe you are not speaking up, not asking for clarity, avoiding a hard conversation, or carrying more than what belongs to you.
3. Practice one clear conversation. This week, say one thing clearly and kindly that you may have been avoiding. Ask for clarity, name what you need, own what is yours, or set a needed boundary.
4. Give yourself grace as you practice. Hard conversations may feel awkward at first. The goal is not perfection. The goal is showing up with courage, honesty, and a willingness to grow.
Learn More
Faithwalking’s course, What No One Told You About Life: Growing Up Emotionally, Managing Anxiety, and Improving Relationships, is designed to help you grow in emotional maturity, manage anxiety, and improve your relationships.
Learn more here: https://faithwalking.com/what-no-one-told-you-about-life/
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By Making Wholeness Possible NetworkWork can bring out some of the hardest parts of us.
A tense conversation. Receiving feedback. A coworker who frustrates you. A moment when expectations are unclear and anxiety starts to rise. Before long, you may find yourself defending, withdrawing, over-apologizing, blaming, shutting down, or carrying responsibility that was never yours to carry.
In this episode of Making Wholeness Possible, Danae and Ken talk about personal responsibility in the workplace and what it looks like to stay grounded, honest, courageous, and clear when work gets hard.
They explore how to listen before reacting, receive feedback without spiraling, own what is yours, stop carrying what belongs to someone else, create a safer workplace, and practice clear communication even when the conversation feels uncomfortable.
This episode is for anyone who wants to show up with more maturity at work, navigate hard conversations with courage, and grow in the way they lead, communicate, and respond under pressure.
Show Notes
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead: https://brenebrown.com/hubs/dare-to-lead/
Dr. Henry Cloud’s Necessary Endings: https://www.drcloud.com/books/necessary-endings
We would love to hear from you! Email Danae and Ken at [email protected]
Ways to Get Into Action This Week
1. Ask: What is mine to own and not mine to own? Think about one workplace situation that feels frustrating, tense, or unresolved. Ask yourself: What is my responsibility here? What is not my responsibility?
2. Ask the hard question. Choose one recurring problem and ask: What is my role in keeping this problem in place? Your role may be active, or it may be passive. Maybe you are not speaking up, not asking for clarity, avoiding a hard conversation, or carrying more than what belongs to you.
3. Practice one clear conversation. This week, say one thing clearly and kindly that you may have been avoiding. Ask for clarity, name what you need, own what is yours, or set a needed boundary.
4. Give yourself grace as you practice. Hard conversations may feel awkward at first. The goal is not perfection. The goal is showing up with courage, honesty, and a willingness to grow.
Learn More
Faithwalking’s course, What No One Told You About Life: Growing Up Emotionally, Managing Anxiety, and Improving Relationships, is designed to help you grow in emotional maturity, manage anxiety, and improve your relationships.
Learn more here: https://faithwalking.com/what-no-one-told-you-about-life/