How Leaders Can Be More Effective Regarding Mental Health in the Workplace (Part II) with Bernie Dyme

Authentic Living

In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge and Bernie Dyme delve into the importance of authentic leadership and mental well-being in the workplace. They discuss strategies for promoting mental health, fostering an honest culture, understanding employee needs, and adapting trauma response during a pandemic. The episode concludes with insights on Employee Assistance Programs as a hub for resources and preventative support.

Quote: “Your EAP should be a hub. It should be the place that everybody goes to when they need a resource, counselling, childcare, elder care, any kind of wellness resource.” Bernie Dyme

I had such a wonderful and information-filled chat with Bernie Dyme last week that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. In case you missed last week, here’s the link to Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uj7C5gr3NQ

It’s not mandatory that you listen to it first, but I recommend that you do. There’s so much amazing content, it would be a shame for you to miss out on any of it.

At this point in time, we’re all looking for some return to “normalcy”. As the pandemic continues, (and it doesn’t seem like there is any end in sight) we continue to struggle through the challenges and are doing our best to keep moving forward. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome back EAP expert, Bernie Dyme to hear Part II where he will share his thoughts about the increase of EAP and mental health services being utilized and helping leaders design a safe and mentally healthy workspace for their teams.

Since co-founding Perspectives Ltd in 1981, President and CEO Bernie Dyme has helped developed an organization committed to delivering the highest-quality workplace resource programs. Bernie continues to create a balanced approach between cost savings and safe, healthy, and productive workforces.

Authentic Touch Points:

Creating a mentally fit workplace. 1:00 Learn to discuss what’s uncomfortable. 6:30 Keep the communication open. 11:00 We need to broaden the definition of trauma. 17:00 Offering support through COVID. 20:00 Throughout his career, Bernie has used his formal clinical training and business experience to provide consulting services to hundreds of organizations. He is an active member of more than a dozen professional and community organizations. Bernie has also served as the president of the board of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Bernie is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). He has a master’s degree in social work from The University of Chicago.

As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict. I offer executive coaching and leadership training that will help you create more resilient teams and retain your best people. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to Chat with Roxanne!

Stay Authentic,

Roxanne

Links:

Email Bernie: [e-mail] Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: [e-mail] Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

(0:00) Introduction with Roxanne Derhodge (0:37) Authentic Leadership and Mental Well-being (2:46) Employee Engagement and Connectivity (5:49) Promoting Mental Health and Wellness in Workplace (8:20) Transparency and Problem-Solving in Leadership (12:01) Fostering Honesty and Vulnerability in Workplace Culture (15:57) Proactive Understanding of Employee Needs (17:23) Adapting Trauma Response Strategies in Pandemic (20:46) EAPs: A Hub for Resources and Preventative Support (23:17) Closing Thoughts on Mental Health Support in Companies (24:45) Contact Information and Outro