Ep.176 Culture of fear: Broken workplaces - Simon Harrison (Wollondilly Shire Council)
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Have you ever been stuck in a toxic workplace? This episode is all about the culture of fear at horticulture workplaces around the country. Simon Harrison is manager for parks at Wollondilly Shire Council in the outer west of Sydney, and he's experienced his fair share of workplace tensions. In this episode he helps us understand what it takes to turn workplace culture around in the right direction, and how to be a leader instead of just a manager. EPISODE LINKS Follow Simon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-harrison-35488a59 Hort People: HortPeople.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group! VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.PlantsGrowHere.com LET'S WORK TOGETHER Are you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to [email protected].
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