#103 – How to Lead with Kindness in your Communications with Katrina German

Katrina German, a visionary entrepreneur and passionate advocate for social change, is revolutionizing our relationship with technology through her company EthicalDigital.ca. Katrina ’s ground-breaking research with the University of Saskatchewan has revealed what we’ve all suspected intuitively – social media impacts our mental health. This concern has been the driving force behind Ethical Digital’s emphasis on mindful communication for a healthier online environment.

On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Katrina talks to us about the importance of leading with kindness and empathy in our communications, both in business marketing and the online workplace. We explore how our digital interactions and the way we communicate affect our well-being and mental health, productivity, and sleep. Join us as Katrina shares insights and practical tips on creating healthier communication habits and fostering a kinder online environment.

Leadership tips you won’t want to miss:

🎙️ The ethical considerations in using FOMO as a marketing technique

🎙️ Creating inclusive and inviting marketing messages through conscious language choices

🎙️ Adjusting our online behaviours to minimize the negative impacts of social media on our mental health

🎙️ Aligning marketing strategies with personal values to create a positive and inclusive online environment

🎙 Setting healthy boundaries for digital engagement with your team to promote adequate recovery

Katrina German is the CEO and founder of EthicalDigital.ca, where they are changing the trajectory of the internet through digital strategy, research and certification. Katrina has recently been included in Future for Good’s “2022 Social Good Founders to Watch”, has won the YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Entrepreneurship, Startup Canada Prairie Award for Innovation, and has won the prestigious international Women in Tech award for “Women in Communications”.

If you’re interested in leading with kindness and enhancing your communication skills in the digital space, then this episode is for you!

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Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former Speech-Language Pathologist, Lindsay applies her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams, so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with Indigenous organizations, her experience as a parent to two neurodivergent children, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.

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Lindsay Lapaquette

Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former Speech Language Pathologist, Lindsay applies her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams, so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with First Nations organizations, her experience as a parent to two children with pervasive mental health challenges, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.

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