Let's step into a moment in time with our guest, Stephen Shedletzky, who reaches a peak performance moment in his career only to be met with a global conflict that has a personal impact. His book, Speak Up Culture, was released on Oct 3rd, 2023. Only four days later, our world was met with the tragedy in Gaza on Oct 7th. Despite the difficulty of the moment, that peak performance (in this case, publishing a book on Speak Up Culture) becomes exactly what we need to help us navigate it all. This episode encourages us all to be on 'Team Human' and to honour the reality that we all have different perspectives AND we can still respect and honour each other despite our differences. Shed encourages us to consider how we might all be right and we might all be wrong and to move on to see what we can find in common. In an effort to co-exist at work, in life, and in our society, let's get up on the balcony and see what we have in common.
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 supports leaders and organizations in all industries where human beings work. He is the author of Speak- Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up (October 2023).
After years on a corporate track, Shed was introduced to and inspired by the work of Simon Sinek and, soon after meeting him, became the fourth person to join his team. For more than a decade, Shed has contributed at Simon Sinek, Inc., where, as Chief of Staff and Head of Brand Experience, Training & Development, he headed a global team of speakers and facilitators. Shed continues to speak and facilitate with Simon Sinek helping to create a more inspired, safe, and fulfilled world.
Shed graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business with a focus on leadership, communication, and strategy. He also received his coaching certification from The Co-Active Training Institute. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two young children.