The Work Well Studio

Celebrating Women's History Month with WomLEAD Magazine! Our March issue spotlights "Generations of Impact", honoring women who make history today. On the cover, we feature the inspiring Staci Swiderski, CEO of Family Source Consultants, who has dedicated nearly two decades to helping build families. Her story is one of many showcased in this special edition. Inside, you'll find: ? Profiles of 25+ women leaders driving change across industries ? Coverage of our annual "She's Possible" list honoring iconic women ? Action steps YOU can take to support women in your community We're honored to feature these incredible women who are making a difference. Follow their journeys: Aysis Belair - PMP, CSM, CSPO, Beverly Cornell-McGlynn, Caroline Dennis, MBA, Cecilia Dahl, Charlene Gonzalez, CAPM, Christiane Latchieu, CJ Scarlet, C.E. Sam, Debleena Roy, CFA, Dipika Jain, Dr. Wilsa Charles Malveaux, M.D., M.A., F.A.P.A., Heidi Fish, Meggie Martin, Imelda Ortega Suzara, Jillian Losik, Kathryn Lancioni, Kathy Danko-McGhee, PH.D., Laura Ponticello, MARILYN MUHAMMAD-LAWAL, Maya Emme, CLE, Mykella Auld- M.Ed, PgC-PA, Nolie MacDonald, Patricia Morgan, Paulina Sánchez, Pragna Nidumolu, Samantha Kozuch, Shatriece Terry, Stephanie Ahlschwede, Tamika Moseley- Herbalist I STAND UP FOR TRUTH. Join us in honoring the women of the past and present who have made progress possible, while working together to propel the female leaders of the future. Get your copy and be part of the #generationsofimpact! https://lnkd.in/e_q4MnVh #womenshistorymonth #womenleadmagazine #shespossible #empoweringwomen #womelle #supportwomenownedbusinesses #femaletrailblazers #mentoringwomen #progressforwomen #womenleaders #womenhelpingwomen #standstrongtogether

Corporate culture has been on my mind a lot lately. One doesn't need to look far to see how important it is for organizational success. Then I met Mykella Auld- M.Ed, PgC-PA. And she takes thinking about it to a whole new level. Her thesis, which drives her mission, is that workplace cultures spill over into the community, for better or worse. Often organizations that are trying to do good things for the community struggle to deliver a positive environment internally. On this episode of Life Science Marketing Radio, we talked about why culture is a strategic asset and how to plan for and execute it. Spoiler alert: this is not the job for HR. Kella brings a new level of understanding to the connection between workplace and societal structures. This conversation should prompt some thinking about what it means when influential business leaders take on a larger role in government and our communities. Listen to the full episode here and definitely give Mykella a follow here on LI. https://lnkd.in/eYjqezNG _____________________________________________ ?? Hi, I’m Chris ??? Founder and Host of Life Science Marketing Radio ???? Your deepest insights are your best branding. ??Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eDj2XGSy #lifescience #storytelling #marketing

A colleague once told me, “I stay quiet in meetings because I’ve seen others like me get shut down.” That simple sentence reveals so much. For this person it was not about their lack of ideas, skill, or initiative - so what causes this silence? ? This is not an isolated story. In far too many organizations that I have worked with, employees report that they hold back, not because they have nothing to say, but because they don’t feel psychologically safe to say it. It seems to me that this is often a result of a series of small but powerful interactions. We share an idea and get cut off or dismissed. We raise a concern and are labeled “difficult”, “negative”, or “not a team player.” Others watch this unfold and decide it’s safer to say nothing at all. This points to this being a culture issue - practices, norms, and values that contribute to people not feeling safe to contribute. Over time, trust erodes, and the workplace becomes a place where silence replaces connection. The good news is that psychological safety can be cultivated. The reality is, when people don’t have to second-guess whether their ideas are welcome, they step forward. They contribute. They innovate. Psychological safety is the foundation for creativity, trust, and engagement. Teams that feel safe don’t just perform better; they build workplaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging. I had the privilege to speak with the California Department of Technology yesterday on how to take a strategic approach to fostering psychologically safe work cultures. Thank you to Megan Shearer and Chaeny Emanavin for the invitation to join this valuable conversation with the team.

Rise and Shine! It's Thankful Thursday! Thanks to a generous donor, we are matching all donations made before 12pm Central today. Your donation will directly benefit Chicago's most resilient and in-need families by supporting important community resources in education, behavioral health, and professional development. Let's show Chicago's immigrant and refugee families that they are welcome and that we have their back during this turbulent moment in our nation's history. Donate Now!?mytrellus.org/donate #ThankfulThursday #charity #Donate #Educationforall #mytrellus Rebecca Creighton Dr. Ali Tarokh Chris Shue Paul Thomas Mykella Auld- M.Ed, PgC-PA Johannes Favi Emma Yaaka

As the volume of youth well-being data grows, the need for timely and reliable updates becomes crucial. The conversation around using data to advance communal impact and well-being continues to grow. With that growth there is a need to shift from thinking about data work as simply a process and platform issue, but also an ethical, equitable, and engagement priority. The success of any system depends on the people involved. If we want change to stick, it has to be co-created with trust, well-being, and transparency at the center. Akeish Forsythe, M.Ed and I had the pleasure of attending, presenting, and providing coaching at the National Kids Count Data Conference at the Annie E. Casey Foundation in beautiful Baltimore. Partnering with Akeish's Odyssey Alliance allows us to bring data and culture work together to design strategic plans and priorities with government agencies, communities, non-profits, and social impact organizations to advance communal well-being. And as we, here, know, The Work Well Studio believes, and furthers the data informed conversation, around the fact that the organizational culture ripples far beyond the 9-5. It directly impacts the norms, values, and behaviors of the world our youth grow up in. We had fun this week, working and learning along side a national community of folks working to advance the well-being of our youth! Big thank you to Allegra Damari for the time, care, and thought-partnership.

? I am beyond thrilled and honored to be named one of the?Top 10 Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2024?by MSN! ? As the founder of?The Work Well Studio, my journey is driven by a passion for creating innovative and healthy work cultures. This recognition is a testament to the incredible work being done with the inspiring leaders and organizations I've had the privilege to collaborate with along the way. Together, we’re pushing boundaries and making a lasting impact on the future of work. Cheers to creating workplaces where people?thrive?and?belong. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and making work better for everyone! ???? Thank you to MSN?for this amazing recognition.

"Culture is what makes or breaks the success of a company. Culture makes or breaks retention, innovation, satisfaction, and productivity. Workplace culture is not a new concept, but it has been gaining attention over the last few years. As culture is taking up more space in conversations around work the idea of culture strategy has also grown in awareness and popularity. Culture strategy is arguably the most important area of focus for the future of work. As a result the role of culture strategist is going to become more common." Written by Mykella Auld- M.Ed, PgC-PA, Leadership and Culture Coach