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[![Leadership, supportive, visionary, empowering and empathetic text on wooden blocks.](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-Sep-28-2026-07-33-20-1402-PM.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design-Sep-28-2026-07-33-20-1402-PM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/trusted-leaders-focus-on-behaviours-not-activities) 2 min read #### [Trusted Leaders Focus on Behaviours, Not Activities](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/trusted-leaders-focus-on-behaviours-not-activities) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt:](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt) October 1, 2026 It’s encouraging to see that despite economic uncertainties, many organizations are still investing in critical programs and initiatives, such as leadership development, employee wellness, mental health programs, and workplace culture efforts. [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/trusted-leaders-focus-on-behaviours-not-activities) [![A magnifying glass with the words cognitive domain or knowledge, psychomotor domain or skills and affective domain or attitudes](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/cognitive-styles.png?width=900&height=444&name=cognitive-styles.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/cognitive-diversity-the-hidden-driver-of-high-performing-teams) 3 min read #### [Cognitive Diversity: The Hidden Driver of High-Performing Teams](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/cognitive-diversity-the-hidden-driver-of-high-performing-teams) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt): September 2, 2026 One of the most overlooked leadership skills is understanding how employees process information, solve problems, and make decisions. Instead, many... [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/cognitive-diversity-the-hidden-driver-of-high-performing-teams) [![Businessman use laptop with virtual icons that say health, safety and environment](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20%281%29-Jul-31-2026-04-20-37-8672-PM.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design%20%281%29-Jul-31-2026-04-20-37-8672-PM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/prevent-psychological-harm-at-work-by-asking-better-questions) 3 min read #### [Prevent Psychological Harm at Work by Asking Better Questions](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/prevent-psychological-harm-at-work-by-asking-better-questions) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt): July 31, 2026 Most leaders would never accept a workplace safety strategy built entirely around emergency response. Imagine walking through your operation and... [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/prevent-psychological-harm-at-work-by-asking-better-questions) [![Workplace harassment written on notebook with glasses, pencil and coffee cup on wooden table](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-Jul-10-2026-07-03-31-9394-PM.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design-Jul-10-2026-07-03-31-9394-PM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/the-role-of-psychological-safety-in-workplace-violence-prevention) 3 min read #### [The Role of Psychological Safety in Workplace Violence Prevention](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/the-role-of-psychological-safety-in-workplace-violence-prevention) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt): July 10, 2026 Workplace violence is often considered to be a physical act, such as hitting, pushing, or worse, assault. Those are clearly forms of violence, and... [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/the-role-of-psychological-safety-in-workplace-violence-prevention) [![Return on investment (ROI) concept on colorful adhesive notes on wooden background](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-Jun-04-2026-03-48-38-2524-PM.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design-Jun-04-2026-03-48-38-2524-PM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/beyond-financial-returns-the-real-roi-of-workplace-psychological-safety) 3 min read #### [Beyond Financial Returns: The real ROI of Workplace Psychological Safety](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/beyond-financial-returns-the-real-roi-of-workplace-psychological-safety) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt): June 4, 2026 We often hear the claim that “for every dollar invested in workplace mental health, organizations get multiple dollars back.” While well intended,... [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/beyond-financial-returns-the-real-roi-of-workplace-psychological-safety) [![concept of continuous improvement process or cycle (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) presented on blackboard with sticky notes and white chalk](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/cycle.png?width=900&height=444&name=cycle.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/clarity-is-king-defining-good-drives-workplace-performance-and-culture) 2 min read #### [Clarity is King: Defining "good" drives workplace performance and culture](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/clarity-is-king-defining-good-drives-workplace-performance-and-culture) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt): May 6, 2026 Employees and employers often have different perspectives on what a healthy culture and good performance look like. [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/clarity-is-king-defining-good-drives-workplace-performance-and-culture) [![Wooden blocks labled safe work practice](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-Apr-01-2026-03-39-18-7660-PM.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design-Apr-01-2026-03-39-18-7660-PM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/accountability-and-trust-foundations-of-psychological-health-and-safety) 2 min read #### [Accountability and Trust: Foundations of Psychological Health and Safety](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/accountability-and-trust-foundations-of-psychological-health-and-safety) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt): April 1, 2026 There is a common misperception that in a psychologically safe workplace, people always feel good, they don’t feel discomfort and they are rarely... [Health & Safety Culture](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/health-safety-culture) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/accountability-and-trust-foundations-of-psychological-health-and-safety) [![Psychologigal safety written in a yellow bubble with a magnify glass](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/psh-program.png?width=900&height=444&name=psh-program.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/launch-a-psychological-health-and-safety-program-in-10-easy-steps) 4 min read #### [Launch a psychological health and safety program in 10 easy steps](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/launch-a-psychological-health-and-safety-program-in-10-easy-steps) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt): March 5, 2026 A Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) program is not a wellness calendar, a mental health campaign, or a handful of training sessions. It is a... [Health & Safety Culture](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/health-safety-culture) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/launch-a-psychological-health-and-safety-program-in-10-easy-steps) [![Image of woman feeling stressed and overwhelmed by work, holding her head with a hand, sitting at her office desk](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/workplace-red-flag-support.png?width=900&height=444&name=workplace-red-flag-support.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/workplace-performance-at-risk-12-red-flags-to-watch-out-for) 3 min read #### [Workplace Performance at Risk: 12 Red Flags to Watch Out For](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/workplace-performance-at-risk-12-red-flags-to-watch-out-for) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt): February 2, 2026 Leaders do more than manage performance in today’s complex workplaces; you play an important role in protecting employee well-being and performance.... [Health & Safety Culture](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/health-safety-culture) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/workplace-performance-at-risk-12-red-flags-to-watch-out-for) [![A Red folder with Emergency response plan on the desk.](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/action-plan.png?width=901&height=444&name=action-plan.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/preparing-for-the-worst-a-response-plan-for-code-black-events) 3 min read #### [Preparing for the Worst: A Response Plan for Code Black Events](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/preparing-for-the-worst-a-response-plan-for-code-black-events) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt): January 2, 2026 In Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), the term Code Black is used to designate a serious security threat in the workplace, such as an active... 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