A Human Workplace

The ripple effect of love in the workplace extends far beyond it. Love doesn’t just make work life better. It does so much more, as Renee Smith points out. #lovingworkplace #leadership #workplacewellbeing #morelovelessfear #workplacelove #makeworkmorehuman

Struggling to lead with love in a fear-focused workplace? One of the most common questions heard during keynotes and consultations about building loving, human workplaces is: "How can leaders be convinced to embrace Leading with Love so that others can lead with love too?" This challenge is real. Many have experienced the difficulty of believing in Loving Leadership while others in the organization remain skeptical or uninterested. To help, Renée Smith has created a special resource that outlines seven practical shifts that leaders in fear-focused organizations can use to start Leading with Love, even when the broader organization isn’t ready. These strategies have been tested and proven through research, interviews, and workshops with leaders and teams across hundreds of organizations. Access the free resource here: https://lnkd.in/dgW-Azaf

When we hear the phrase "love in the workplace," it can feel distant, even uncomfortable; something we associate more with romance than with our professional lives. We often think of love as something that just happens, something beyond our control.   But Renée Smith likes to invite you to see love differently as an experience and actions we need in every facet of our lives.   bell hooks, the insightful writer and cultural critic, reminds us that love isn’t just a feeling. It’s a practice. It requires intention, effort, and dedication.    In the workplace, love isn’t about sentimentality but about how we show care, respect, and commitment in our daily interactions and decisions.   This isn't new. Love as a guiding principle in leadership has been with us for generations.   Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader of the Civil Rights Movement, believed love was the foundation of peaceful coexistence. He said, "Sooner or later all the people of the world will have to discover a way to live together in peace... The foundation of such a method is love."   Mahatma Gandhi, leading India’s nonviolent struggle for independence, also saw love as a powerful force for change. He taught, “Whenever you are confronted with an opponent, conquer him with love.”   These leaders understood that love is not passive. It’s an active, powerful force.    So what if we embraced this idea in our workplaces? What if love wasn’t something we viewed as out of place but instead became the lens through which we made decisions, collaborated, and led?   We invite you to pause and reflect. How might things shift in your own work environment by leading and working with love? ❤

The complete collection of Renée Smith's To Work: With Love podcast series, featured on Gut + Science, is now available: https://lnkd.in/dnq4KZgh In 11 short and insightful episodes (each just 16-20 minutes), Renee explores the key ingredients of a loving workplace, helping individuals and teams thrive in meaningful ways. Wondering how to make the most of the series? Here are a few ideas. 🔖 Pace yourself: Bookmark the episodes and listen over time. Reflect on each concept as you go, and put it into practice. 👥 Team inspiration: Play an episode in your next team meeting to spark a meaningful conversation. Try some of the suggested activities to bring these ideas to life in your workplace. 🌱 Personal growth: Use the series to create a personal growth plan. Note your key insights and apply them to both your work and life. ⭐ Leadership development: Share the series with your team and let each person lead a discussion on their favorite takeaways, fostering shared learning and development. We’d love to hear how you’re using the podcast! Feel free to reach out if you need more details or guidance. We’re here to help. #lovingworkplace #leadershipdevelopment #makeworkmorehuman #teamgrowth #workplacewellbeing #morelovelessfear

As a leader, it’s so easy to get swept up in the urgencies, pressures, targets, and the countless other things on your to-do list that you forget…   TO PAUSE.   But why is pausing so important?   Because only when you take a moment to pause and reflect can you truly see if things are unfolding as they should. Whether your customers are getting what they need, if you're on the right path, or if it’s time to adjust course.   In the latest episode of Renée Smith's series To Work: With Love on the Gut+Science podcast, she explores how reflection has become a powerful tool for her as a leader, and share a few questions that help her find clarity in this space.   Tune in: https://lnkd.in/dq5PnbNd and let us know what resonates with you most. #ahumanworkplace #reflection #makeworkmorehuman #podcast

✨Powerful Reflections From Renée Smith's Loving Leaders series - now available on our website! ✨ Do you love having a go-to source for helpful insights and encouragement on Loving Leadership? We get it. No one enjoys searching the internet endlessly for the right answers. That's why we've added 15 powerful messages from my Loving Leaders series to A Human Workplace's blog! You can find them here: https://lnkd.in/duHBh_-S These posts are filled with insights, reflections, and actionable strategies on how to Lead with Love and are in one place.   ✨ A few highlights you wouldn't want to miss: 1. The Big Little Things About Loving Leadership 2. Gathering the Evidence for Loving Leadership 3. What to Do When You Can't Do the Hard Things 4. Why Aim for “Good Enough”? Whether you've been following along with the series or are new to Loving Leadership, these posts are a great way to catch up and deepen your leadership journey.   💬 Want to receive these insights straight to your inbox? Join the Loving Leaders mailing list (https://lnkd.in/dM8B9bqX) to get the next reflection directly in your inbox, each one packed with actionable guidance and heartfelt leadership wisdom. #lovingleaders #lovingleadership #makeworkmorehuman #morelovelessfear

The registrations for the Loving Leaders Lab by Renée Smith close on Friday, Oct 4. That's just 5 days away! If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, head straight to: https://lnkd.in/dJnrR29T for all the details. ✴ If you are a human-centered leader who cares about leading people with compassion... ✴ If you are running into sticky challenges... ✴ If you want to advance your leadership beyond where you are now... ✴ If you want a way to learn research-backed solutions personalized to your needs... Then join experienced and like-hearted leaders like you on the 4-month Loving Leaders Lab program, starting mid-October. #lovingleaderslab #makeworkmorehuman #lovingleadership #leadershipstyle

“Why is it so easy to identify strategic opportunities, key measures, or gaps in a plan for someone else but so hard to do this for ourselves?!” Renée Smith reflects on this important question in this edition of our newsletter. If you have ever found it difficult to ideate, reflect, and take the right steps for yourself, yet find it easy to do so for others, you won’t want to miss this read! #morelovelessfear #lovingleadership #lovingleaders #leadershipstyle #makeworkmorehuman

Hey Friends in Tacoma, Olympia, and the Seattle area! Join us on September 18th from 3-5pm in Tacoma for the next Loving Workplace Tacoma Gathering! Gatherings began in Olympia in 2017 and spread to many cities. Now they are back sponsored by @Center for a Loving Workplace, a 501c3 non-profit!   At a Gathering, we discover and practice what it is to be loving and human at work in a uniquely relational and experiential space. Meet other leaders and changemakers who also believe that a more compassionate and courageous way of working is the way to be! Build relationships and learn together. For September’s Gathering we will explore RESPECT, a core aspect of a loving workplace. See the details below for information and registration to join this free event! #lovingworkplace #respect #tacoma #olympia #seattle #leadership #culture

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