From Whistleblowers to Change: Amy Fritz & Lori Adams-Brown Discuss the Journey to a Healthier Workplace and the Pitfalls of Collusion and Complicity
Are you tired of dealing with a toxic workplace environment? Join Lori Adams-Brown and guest Amy Fritz in this thought-provoking episode as they discuss the importance of facing uncomfortable truths and creating a healthier work environment. Uncover the impact of fear, courage, and mixed emotions in addressing toxic workplaces. Explore the concept of complicity and learn how to navigate power dynamics within an organization. Gain valuable insights from real-life stories and discover the steps you can take to make a positive change. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation on A World of Difference. Tune in now and take the first step towards a healthier and happier workplace.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Find out how to turn a harmful workplace atmosphere into a supportive and conducive setting for excellent work.
Gauge how giving voice to the voiceless can invigorate an organization's transparency and growth.
Discern the link between passive participation in wrongdoings and becoming an endorser of the same.
Deal with the fear and courage intertwined in confronting a corrosive work atmosphere.
Be spurred to initiate a positive transformation within your organization by valuing hidden efforts and ground-level changes.
Lori's special guest is Amy Fritz
Our guest for today's episode is Amy Fritz, a formidable voice in the discussion of healthier workplace environments. Amy's thoughtful approach to this topic stems from her firsthand experience navigating both her spouse and friends' dealings with toxic environments in the workplace. It is through the lens of these experiences that Amy delves into subjects like spiritual abuse and its aftermath. A renowned podcast host herself, Amy hosts the popular podcast @UntangledFaith133 where she uses faith-based environments as the setting for her enlightening discussions. Her empathetic and insightful take on such a complex issue is a breath of fresh air and a beacon for many navigating similar challenges.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction,
00:01:25 - Importance of Knowing,
00:05:22 - Complicated Feelings,
00:07:01 - Collusion and Complicity,
00:10:41 - Perspectives on Collusion,
00:12:57 - Canary in the Coal Mine,
00:14:40 - The Importance of Speaking Truth,
00:15:49 - The Power of Prophetic Voices,
00:16:30 - Recognizing Our Complicity,
00:19:22 - Why We Should Want to Know,
00:21:33 - Navigating Complicated Situations,
00:28:42 - "Importance of Financial Transparency",
00:32:46 - "The Role of Whistleblowers",
00:36:14 - "Shifting Empathy Towards Survivors and Whistleblowers",
00:39:39 - "Personal Experience with Whistleblowing",
00:41:22 - "Dealing with Conflicting Information",
00:42:41 - Power Dynamics and Giving Power Away,
00:43:17 - Influence and Trust,
00:44:20 - He Said, She Said and Evidence,
00:45:06 - Power and Patriarchy,
00:46:54 - Speaking Out and Hope,
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Visit Untangled Faith Podcast: Go to the Untangled Faith podcast to hear more about Amy Fritz's experiences with toxic workplace environments and spiritual abuse.
Check out the stories of whistleblowers from Ramsey Solutions: Explore stories of those harmed at Ramsey Solutions, the organization that Amy mentioned in the podcast, to learn more about their toxic workplace environment that spreads beyond the workplace.
Listen to the Boz Tchividjian's critique of the Caring Well Conference, hosted by the ERLC, and learn more about addressing abuse in faith-based environments.
Connect with Lori Adams-Brown: Follow Lori Adams-Brown on social media to stay updated on her podcast and other projects.
Educate yourself on toxic workplace environments: Take the time to research and educate yourself on the signs and effects of toxic workplace environments to better understand and support those who may be experiencing them as well as learning what collusion and complicity means to survivors when speaking on stage is seen as endorsement of toxic faith leaders.
Support survivors of toxic workplace environments: If you know someone who has experienced a toxic workplace environment, offer them support and resources to help them navigate their situation and heal.
Foster a culture of accountability: Encourage open dialogue and accountability within your own workplace or community to prevent and address toxic behaviors.
Seek out trusted resources: Look for books, podcasts, or organizations that specialize in addressing toxic workplace environments
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