Why It's Important to Complain About Work

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We all know the saying “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all,” but what if it’s not true? While the intention of that turn of phrase might be good, it has pushed so many into silence in the face of dysfunction. Only looking at or acknowledging the bright side limits us from being able to see the full experience of and opportunity in being human. Learning to glean wisdom from the dark side of things is a secret sauce to an inclusive, sustainable and innovative path forward. In this episode, we’re diving into the significance of having a platform to process, communicate, and work through the aspects of your work environment that aren’t working well.

TOPICS

[3:00] the importance of complaining and processing
[7:30] how suppressing our emotions leads mid-life crisis
[12:00] staying silent in unsafe spaces
[13:45] acknowledging the broken parts
[25:00] cultivating discernment
[26:30] coaching and speaking options that create space for processing

RELEVANT LINKS

Group and private coaching with Nikki
Speaking opportunities with Nikki
Virtual Keynote: The Antidote to Toxic Leadership (talks about urgency)

QUOTES

“So often what we're doing when we're reaching for goals and trying to do things is we're doing it within some version of the confines of other people's gaze or approval.”
“When I say complain, I really mean like how do you find those people and places and spaces that can have a healthy processing experience for you.”

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