WSPS.CA
WSPS.CA
300-AWH-01-IGDO | APR 2020
For more information contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services wsps.ca 1 877 494 WSPS (9777)
For more information contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services wsps.ca 1 877 494 WSPS (9777)
These behaviours can be
practiced every day to promote and
support employees' psychological health.
What is most important is
that they are practiced with
authentic intention.
Leadership behaviours to
SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH
In partnership:
SEEK HONEST FEEDBACK. Constantly look for
real-time feedback on how others are seeing
and experiencing you.
REFLECT DAILY ON YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE.
Pause at the end of each day and reflect on
things you did well, along with opportunities
for improvement.
BE CLEAR ABOUT PURPOSE. Start each day with a
clear vision of your purpose and commitments to your
people and prioritize them over personal metrics.
TAKE TIME TO BUILD AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS.
Get to know your people, what is important to them,
what they care about, and how you can support them.
Tips for becoming an authentic leader:
12
DAILY LEADERSHIP
BEHAVIORS
that can positively impact the overall
experience and mental health of employees:
SHOW YOU
VALUE
SHOW YOU
RESPECT
SUPPORT
WELCOME – make it a
point to acknowledge
people with intention
RECOGNIZE – talent,
competencies and skills
ASK – how you can help
CHECK IN – regularly ask
how they are doing
EMPOWER – ask for
point of view
PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT
– praise good work
GRATITUDE
– recognize
contributions
AUTONOMY – encourage
employees to make
decisions
SAFE
– provide a psychologically safe
workplace and create a space where
employees feel safe to ask questions
CELEBRATE – acknowledge
importance of employees'
efforts to organizational
success
REWARD
– say thank you,
and, when appropriate,
demonstrate appreciation
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY – on regular
basis share all available training &
development opportunities, and
support resources.
Do not assume people know.
