Bring Your Whole Self To Work

Today I talk to my friend and colleague of almost 20 years, Vicki Abadesco.  As the Co-Founder of of an amazing organization called Soul Shoppe, Vicki brings 30 years as an educator teaching life skills and conflict resolution tools to both young people and adults. She’s also a fellow for the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and author of the book Free to Be. Vicki talks with us today about what it takes to create a truly safe environment, the growth and impact of Soul Shoppe, and what she has seen shift over the years in the areas of social and emotional learning. She also discusses how we can feel a part of something rather than apart from it and what she and her team are doing to help schools, teams, and people feel more empathy for one another and a true sense of belonging.   Key Takeaways [4:40] So much of our success is related to our relationships. When we establish deep roots with another person, the connection helps us both grow. [8:40] You never know who in your network will be able to help you get wher