Creating a Conscious Workplace: Lessons from Babel and Beyond
Last night, I had a truly inspiring meeting with my project team. We're a group of four leaders working together on an exciting project, and our commitment to authenticity and "practicing what we preach" is at the core of our collaboration. One of the highlights of our meeting was when we explored each person's "WHY" for the project, a concept popularized by Simon Sinek in his Golden Circle. This simple yet powerful exercise brought a new level of depth and understanding to our interactions. What made this meeting truly special was the safe psychological space we created for each other. This allowed us to be vulnerable, authentic, and honest in our feedback and observations. It's a stark contrast to the toxic work environments that have been making headlines, like the recent alleged incident at Babel restaurant. The viral video posted by Mihlali Nobavu shed light on the serious issue of alleged toxic work environments in the hospitality industry. As some
