Ep 27: Aligning Personal Values to Create Psychological Safety with Andrew Adeniyi

The Unleashing Leaders Podcast

Andrew Adeniyi, founder of AAA Solutions, shares how to create a team environment with psychological safety by identifying and celebrating personal values that are unique yet complementary to company values. He shares his personal journey of experiencing both positive and negative workplace cultures and how it shaped his approach to leadership. Adeniyi emphasizes the need for leaders to be self-aware of their own values and to understand the unique values of their team members. He also provides steps for how you as a leader can change a dysfunctional culture that maybe you inherited. Adeniyi is the author of two books inspired by his journey. 'The Circle of Leadership' and 'The Building Blocks of Belonging' provide further insights and strategies for creating and leveraging culture in the workplace and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Key Takeaways:

• Accessing both shared Company values and unique Personal values are important for creating a positive workplace culture.
• Leaders should be self-aware of their own values and authentic about current organizational realities.
• Changing a dysfunctional culture starts with understanding the purpose and vision of the organization.
• Honesty, vulnerability, and consistency are crucial in aligning actions with stated values.