A trauma-informed approach to leadership is about a way of being, a set of behaviors or principles interwoven into the organization's DNA, not just a specific set of tasks or a checklist or annual training. It isn't being "nicer" to your employees or excusing or accepting unacceptable behavior. It doesn't end with this podcast, either.
Trauma-informed leadership is a leadership approach by which the leader acknowledges how their own social and emotional experiences influence the way they interact, communicate, influence and engage anyone who has an interest in the success of themselves, of others and of their organization. It's just one component of a comprehensive Power of 3 framework that intentionally integrates a do no harm mindset into all aspects of the leadership, management, and supervision practices. The Power of 3 framework doesn't start and stop with building trauma informed leaders, it also helps leaders identify the root causes or the systems in place that may be triggering vicarious or secondary trauma in the workplace.
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The Future of Workplace Mental Health
Given that most of the world’s population spends one-third of their adult lives at work, employers have a tremendous opportunity to improve quality of life for all people and play a critical role in driving mental health solutions. Moreover, leaving mental health needs unaddressed has costly results like higher absenteeism, increased liability, and lost productivity. We believe that a committed group of CEOs can transform the way we view and approach mental health, brain fitness, and wellbeing in the workplace.
Listen to the full episode of Season 3, Episode 16 with Daryl Tol, EVP with One Mind as he takes us through their journey of modeling trauma-informed leadership.
More About Daryl Tol
Daryl started his career in physician practice management and moved to hospital and health system management over a 20 year career in healthcare. During his most recent role leading the $6 billion Central Florida Division of AdventHealth, Daryl led AdventHealth’s consumer work and developed a passion for health transformation and the impact of technology on whole person health. Daryl’s lived experience with mental health challenges while maintaining a busy executive career makes One Mind a work of personal purpose and energy.