096: Developing a Culture of Resilience with Dr Lynda Folan

Soft Skills for Leaders with Lisa Evans

Lynda Folan is my guest on this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders. Lynda has a PhD in Organisational Psychology, and 35 years of experience in the corporate world across three continents.

Her recently published book, "Leader Resilience - The New Frontier of Leadership" (2021), offers insights into the highly relevant topic of resilience and challenges how we think about leadership and leadership development.

Talking Points

• • The early days of shaping a career

  • The most significant changes in organisations over the decades

  • Tougher for leaders post-COVID with change in work

  • Organisations and leaders are more agile

  • Mental health issues post-COVID has a huge impact

  • Shifting thinking for the first step to building resilience

  • A psychologically safe environment

  • Recent Legislation Work Safety and Health Act 2020

  • Psychological disconnect due to toxicity

  • What are the signs of bullying and how is it defined?

  • Covert bullying is common and hard to deal with

  • The rise of narcissism in society

  • First steps in tackling undesirable behaviour

  • What we need to talk about.

Links to other Soft Skills for Leaders podcast episodes

Building Inclusive Workplaces

Respect at Work

Surviving a toxic workplace

Connect with Dr Lynda Folan

Web: https://inspireddevelopment.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lynda-folan-a241061b/

Connect with Lisa Evans

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/

Website https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au

Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here.

Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.

Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, contact Lisa.

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