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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. [![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. 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However, a... 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On top of adding to economic growth, they help fill critical job shortages in many... 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It is a... 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This was the question that the Institute for Work and Health (IWH)... 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They are the foundation for creating workplaces where every employee feels... 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