Mission Forward with Carrie Fox

According to SHRM research, there are over 67 million acts of incivility happening at work every day. Our guest this week argues that the fabric of how we treat each other is starting to unravel - with serious consequences for employee mental health, productivity and company culture. But there’s hope: change can start with each of us, one interaction at a time.

Tina Beaty is Chief Brand and Marketing Officer for SHRM and this week, she sits down with Carrie to dive into SHRM's new civility index and campaign aimed at empowering managers and employees with the tools to handle uncivil behavior and engage in respectful dialogue, even on controversial topics. They explore how generational differences, polarizing political issues, and the stresses of the past few years are playing out at work.

Rather than waiting for elected officials or senior leaders to set the tone, Beaty encourages listeners to take ownership of their own conduct. "Every single interaction is a decision," she reminds us. With empathy, positive intent, and a commitment to open and honest communication, Beaty believes workplaces can become a model for the civil society we wish to see.

This is a discussion on the small choices that can make a big difference in transforming workplace culture. Disagree better, assume positive intent, and be the civility we seek - it may be the solution we need to create more productive, psychologically safe, and human-centered places of work.

This episode is sponsored by SHRM.org.
  • (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward
  • (03:22) - Introducing Tina Beaty
  • (05:45) - About The Civility Campaign
  • (17:02) - Connecting Across Divides

What is Mission Forward with Carrie Fox?

Mission Forward: An award-winning podcast for communicators on a mission.

Hosted by social impact expert and B Corp leader Carrie Fox, each episode of Mission Forward explores the power of communications. With just the right mix of practical and thought-provoking content, we take on the issues that matter to you, and that support your work as a communicator for change.

Together, we talk through topics that you’re likely experiencing right now: from how to tackle tough conversations; to how to best challenge stereotypes; to how we can build bridges across the issues that divide us. If you’re working to become a more inclusive and thoughtful communicator, there’s nothing holding you back—except you.

About Season 9

Communication is essential to moving missions forward. Whether you’re trying to advance a strategic goal, drive change in an organization or raise funds to increase your impact, how you communicate matters. And with the noise of today’s world, it matters even more that your message be delivered, heard, remembered, AND acted upon. Getting there requires more than words.

We’ve entered a consequential year. Every decision will matter. Care, courage, and civility will matter too.

On season 9 of the Mission Forward podcast, host and social impact communications expert Carrie Fox will be with you through it all. With episodes dropping every Thursday, this season will feature a host of thought leaders who will share their take on this critical year and how they navigate the issues ahead. We’ll dig into key issues you’re facing, we’ll inspire you with fresh ideas and practical insights, and we’ll show you how to apply the key practices of courageous leadership to your work. Come along as we practice a more-than-words approach to communications and leadership.

* About the Host (https://www.missionforward.us/about-carrie)
* Listen to Past Episodes (https://www.missionforward.us/episodes)