We spend a huge portion of our lives at work. But for a lot of people, work is the place they feel least like themselves. They’re frustrated, disengaged, or counting down the hours until they can leave.

Matt Turner believes work can be different—but not because leaders make everything more comfortable. After growing Clownfish Events into a multimillion-dollar company recognized as one of the UK’s best places to work, he learned that putting people first sometimes means saying the hard thing.

Matt and Dr. J.J. Peterson explore the tension between psychological safety and honest feedback, why avoiding conflict isn’t always kind, and what happens when leaders create enough trust for people to disagree, admit mistakes, and hold each other accountable.

But Matt also challenges employees who feel powerless at work. If you’re not the boss, you may not be able to change the culture—but you can decide whether to stay silent, have the conversation you’ve been avoiding, or ultimately choose something different.

Because the best workplaces aren’t the ones where nobody gets uncomfortable. They’re the ones where people can be honest enough to grow.

Learn more about Matt and his work at matthewtanner.com.

Catch up with Matt:

• Matt Turner’s YouTube channel: Work With Matt
• Matthewturner.com
• Matt Turner on LinkedIn
• Clownfish Events

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