How Purpose and Psychological Safety Drive Organizational Change
The People Dividend Episode 085:
“When we start to share our story about our personal purpose, all of a sudden, the commonalities actually rise up. The more human we become.” – Gad Nestel
In this episode, host Mike Horne sits down with Gad Nestel, change agent and founder of Monadnock Consulting, for a powerful conversation on leading through uncertainty with empathy, purpose, and clarity. Together, they unpack the leadership trends reshaping teams today, why psychological safety is the foundation of high performance, and how humanistic values can guide sustainable organizational change.
Gad shares coaching insights, stories from the field, and his experience helping leaders and teams navigate transitions with courage and connection.
Key Takeaways:
Why understanding your team’s purpose and function is key to success
How psychological safety and inclusion foster innovation and trust
The impact of uncertainty on performance and how to manage it
How humanistic values like kindness and respect support lasting change
Why building real relationships in teams leads to deeper collaboration
