Speak-Up Culture

Stephen Shedletzky--or "Shed" to his friends-- helps leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak up. He supports humble leaders--those who know they are both a part of the problems they experience and the solutions they can create-- as they put their people and purpose first. A sought-after speaker, coach, and advisor, Shed has led hundreds of keynote presentations, workshops, and leadership development programs around the world. As a thought-leader on psychological safety in the workplace, he works with leaders in all industries where human beings work. After years on a corporate track, Shed was introduced to and inspired by the work of best-selling author and TED speaker Simon Sinek and, soon after meeting him, became the fourth person to join his team. For more than a decade, Shed contributed at Simon Sinek, where, as Chief of Staff and Head of Brand Experience, Training & Product Development, he led a global team of speakers and facilitators. Shed graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business with a focus on leadership, communication, and strategy. He received his coaching certification from The Co-Active Training Institute. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two young children

"Important topic, thoughtfully developed. Beautifully written. Speak-Up Culture is practical, engaging, and wise. A must-read for any leader who wants to cultivate the psychological safety required for people to speak up."Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School and author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well "The first step to creating the kind of psychological safety your team needs to succeed is to solicit feedback and listen with the intent to understand, not respond, when you get it. But that's easier said than done. Stephen Shedletzky will walk you through exactly how to listen so your team will speak up and step up. Essential!"Kim Scott, bestselling author of Radical Candor "The ability to have a speak-up culture is a critical element for any high-performing team, especially when the stakes are high. Stephen Shedletzky not only highlights the importance of a speak-up culture, but he also lays out the elements, building blocks, and behaviors leaders need to build one."Rich Diviney, Ret. Navy SEAL Commander and bestselling author of The Attributes "Stephen Shedletzky reminds us that a speak-up culture exists only when all voices are included, valued, and heard. This is an important read for anyone committed to being a more inclusive leader."Mita Mallick, bestselling author of Reimagine Inclusion "Leaders who acknowledge and meet people in their emotional state have the agility to thrive in this uncertain and complex world. With his engaging, funny, and compelling style, Stephen Shedletzky guides us on how to make it safe and worth it for people to speak up."Susan David, author of Wall Street Journal bestseller Emotional Agility