Dr. Bill Howatt and Andrew Harkness

Discover Trusted Leader blog posts contributed by Dr. Bill Howatt and Andrew Harkness below.

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Making the Business Case for Mental Health in the Workplace

Many leaders underestimate reports of increased sick time and disability due to mental illness. They behave much like an NFL coach when a star player goes down in a close game. The coach may acknowledge the hurt player, but their focus quickly...

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Supporting Employees’ Mental Fitness

Self-awareness is a powerful tool. For example, if we step on a scale and discover that we are 10 pounds overweight, we have a choice. We can do...

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How Leaders Can Support Introverts in the Workplace

“At least one third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, who innovate and create but dislike...

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Psychological Safety, Social Connections and Self-Advocacy

Only 23% of Canadian workers would feel comfortable talking to their employer about a psychological health issue. [1] The average employee spends...

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