--- title: The Trusted Leader Blog description: Tips, resources, and insights to help leaders create safe, inclusive, and sustainable workplace cultures. --- [Skip to the main content.](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/page/1#main-content) [![ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo.png?width=387&height=150&name=ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo.png "ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo")](https://www.wsps.ca) [![ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo.png?width=387&height=150&name=ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo.png "ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo")](https://www.wsps.ca) - [Blog Homepage](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader) - Meet Our Authors - [Aaron Marks](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-aaron-marks) - [Andrew Harkness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-andrew-harkness) - [Anne Cesak](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-anne-cesak) - [Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-dr-bill-howatt) - [Fresh Communications](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-fresh-communications) - [Jeff Linkenbach](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-dr-jeff-linkenbach) - [Louise Bradley](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-louise-bradley) - [Melissa Agnes](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-melissa-agnes) - [Michael Cooper](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-michael-cooper) - [Michel Rodrigue](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-michel-rodrigue) - [Milena Braticevic](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-milena-braticevic) - [Sheldon Kennedy](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-sheldon-kennedy) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu - [Blog Homepage](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader) - Meet Our Authors - [Aaron Marks](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-aaron-marks) - [Andrew Harkness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-andrew-harkness) - [Anne Cesak](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-anne-cesak) - [Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-dr-bill-howatt) - [Fresh Communications](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-fresh-communications) - [Jeff Linkenbach](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-dr-jeff-linkenbach) - [Louise Bradley](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-louise-bradley) - [Melissa Agnes](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-melissa-agnes) - [Michael Cooper](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-michael-cooper) - [Michel Rodrigue](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-michel-rodrigue) - [Milena Braticevic](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-milena-braticevic) - [Sheldon Kennedy](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-sheldon-kennedy) [Facebook](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/page/1#0) [Instagram](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/page/1#0) [Linkedin](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/page/1#0) [X](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/page/1#0) [YouTube](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/page/1#0) [Medium](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/page/1#0) # The Trusted Leader Blog Welcome to the Trusted Leader Blog: a space for forward-thinking individuals to hear from industry experts on emerging issues. We seek to empower leaders by providing insights and information that will inspire positive change within their organizations and communities. With a variety of contributors, the ideas and experiences shared make this a rich resource for creating healthy, psychologically safe, engaged and inclusive workplaces. [![Mental health matters quote on the letter board with green paper cut leaves around board. ](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/mental-health-matters.png?width=900&height=444&name=mental-health-matters.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/breaking-down-barriers-to-mental-health-support-with-digital-solutions) 4 min read #### [Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Support with Digital Solutions](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/breaking-down-barriers-to-mental-health-support-with-digital-solutions) ![Picture of Fresh Communications in collaboration with WSPS](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Fresh Communications in collaboration with WSPS:](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/fresh-communications-in-collaboration-with-wsps) September 3, 2026 As a trusted leader, you know that helping employees who have been diagnosed or are experiencing mental health symptoms access the care they need is critical in preventing psychological harm and creating a psychologically safe workplace. However,... [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/breaking-down-barriers-to-mental-health-support-with-digital-solutions) [![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) [![Image of two males standing by a bench and water ](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20%281%29-Aug-13-2026-06-06-08-9673-PM.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design%20%281%29-Aug-13-2026-06-06-08-9673-PM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/turning-grief-into-hope-a-story-of-workplace-tragedy-resilience) 3 min read #### [Turning Grief into Hope: A Story of Workplace Tragedy & Resilience](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/turning-grief-into-hope-a-story-of-workplace-tragedy-resilience) ![Picture of Fresh Communications in collaboration with WSPS](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Fresh Communications in collaboration with WSPS](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/fresh-communications-in-collaboration-with-wsps): August 13, 2026 Eugene presented his story at the WSPS Staff Alignment Day where he shared the devastating impact of losing his father in a workplace fatality.... [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/turning-grief-into-hope-a-story-of-workplace-tragedy-resilience) [![Shot of a group of businesspeople high fiving while sitting in a meeting](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20%282%29-4.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design%20%282%29-4.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/the-business-case-for-investing-in-mental-health-prevention) 3 min read #### [The Business Case for Investing in Mental Health Prevention](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/the-business-case-for-investing-in-mental-health-prevention) ![Picture of Fresh Communications in collaboration with WSPS](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Fresh Communications in collaboration with WSPS](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/fresh-communications-in-collaboration-with-wsps): August 6, 2026 Despite the information available and the strong business case to do so, there are still very few employers investing in mental health prevention and... [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/the-business-case-for-investing-in-mental-health-prevention) [![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) [![Woman sitting at a desk with her hands pressed to her temples, suggesting stress or overwhelm.](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-Jul-23-2026-03-05-23-0272-PM.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design-Jul-23-2026-03-05-23-0272-PM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/workplace-stress-rising-how-leaders-can-protect-employee-wellbeing) 2 min read #### [Workplace Stress Rising: How Leaders Can Protect Employee Wellbeing](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/workplace-stress-rising-how-leaders-can-protect-employee-wellbeing) ![Picture of Fresh Communications in collaboration with WSPS](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Fresh Communications in collaboration with WSPS](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/fresh-communications-in-collaboration-with-wsps): July 23, 2026 It's not surprising that many of us are feeling more irritable. In fact, it would be more surprising if we weren't. The constant barrage of headlines... 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Those are clearly forms of violence, and... 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Whether it’s extreme heat or cold, severe storms, high winds, or worse, there is... 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