Hey, let’s talk about reshaping how we think at work.
I often hear my clients express being unhappy at work because their basic work needs aren’t being considered like having little support, or they feel their values of work-life balance are not aligned, leaving them feeling “not enough” or siloed as a cog in the system.
It’s not about tossing out efficiency and profitability; it’s about blending them with well-being and inclusivity. Decolonizing your workplace mindset means creating a culture that values both the bottom line and the people driving it.
I once worked in an office where the rules felt rigid and didn’t consider the needs of most people, it was clear that the setup catered more to the comfort of our boss and those who preferred conventional, rigid structures. This ultimately led to high turnover and psychological unsafety.
Traditionally, offices have been all about one-size-fits-all solutions, which often leads to burnout and dissatisfaction. Decolonization emphasizes the importance of understanding individual contexts and finding solutions that heal the system as a whole.
Leadership plays a big role in this. The old-school, top-down approach tends to prioritize profit over empathy and collaboration, making work feel like a battlefield. Decolonized leadership, however, focuses on empathy, collaboration, and respecting diverse viewpoints. By valuing abundance, generosity, and interconnectedness, we can create work environments where everyone feels valued and can do their best work and ultimately, bolster the bottom line.