Building a Culture of Trust as the Foundation for Workplace Fulfillment

This week features the leadership and organizational development experts from Global Ascent Consulting Corporation (GACC). This episode explores the powerful synergy shared between GACC and the host"s Fulfilled@Work Academy in bringing best practices and solutions for cultivating fulfillment in the workplace. Joined by CEO and Founder Fredrick Smith, President Amber Heckert, Senior Consultant Loretta Monroe Calvin, and Senior Business Optimizer Billie Welchman, this episode dives into how leaders can cultivate fulfillment in their teams amidst uncertainty, focusing on the critical balance between the need for agility and the human need for stability.  Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Cultivating Trust and Psychological Safety as Core Foundations: The experts at GACC emphasize that establishing trust and transparency is the "first and most important thing" in building resilient teams. This foundation leads directly to psychological safety, empowering individuals to be "open" and "willing to try new things to innovate."  2️⃣ Balancing Agility with Human Well-being and Stability: GACC underscores that focusing on employee well-being and helping organizations stabilize the people part of the business is paramount. Forgetting the human element leads to unsustainable growth, burnout, and attrition. People cannot "innovate, adapt, or thrive if they are constantly bracing for the next wave of disruption without a foundation to stand on. 3️⃣ Fulfillment: An Integral Part of Organizational DNA Both GACC and the Fulfilled@Work Academy strongly emphasize that fulfillment is not a perk, but is "part of the DNA of the organization." Their shared mission and approach center on "human well-being" and building "a culture where everybody feels valued." This combined effort aims to cultivate "discretionary effort" where employees go the extra mile because they are in a culture that embraces them as individuals, not just members of a herd.  Summary of the Conversation: The experts from GACC highlight that establishing trust and transparency is paramount, creating the psychological safety necessary for teams to innovate and thrive. The conversation underscores that when employees feel valued, it leads to increased engagement, discretionary effort, and ultimately, sustainable business results.  Connect with GACC  Website   GACC"s Leadership Strategy Starter Kit LinkedIn: Fredrick Smith: (forthcoming) Amber Heckert    Loretta Monroe Calvin  Billie Welchman   Connect with Bernie Borges LinkedIn Instagram Website Get in touch with Bernie to: Explore hiring Bernie as a keynote speaker or a tailored presentation or workshop on Fulfillment Centric Leadership™. Watch the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast on YouTube Music attribution: Old Bossa Twin Musicom Text us your feedback on the podcast. Get the Weekly Fulfill weekly newsletter and never miss an episode!