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Enterprise Excellence Podcast with Brad Jeavons
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Enterprise Excellence Podcast with Brad Jeavons
Episode 221: Why Care? Psychological Wellbeing, Continuous Improvement and Leadership with Chris Warner
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Episode Summary
In this episode of the Enterprise Excellence Podcast, Brad Jeavons speaks with Chris Warner, author of Flick the Switch and co-author of the award-winning book Why Care.
Chris shares insights from over 30 years in the automotive and mining industries, exploring the powerful connection between psychological wellbeing, leadership, and continuous improvement. Together, they discuss psychological safety, psychosocial hazards, leadership responsibility, systems thinking, and why thriving individuals are essential for creating thriving cultures of improvement.
Whether you're a leader, improvement practitioner, or executive seeking better performance and engagement, this episode provides practical guidance on creating workplaces where people feel safe to contribute, innovate, and thrive.
Key Topics Discussed
• Psychological safety vs psychological health and safety
• Understanding psychosocial hazards in the workplace
• Why psychological wellbeing drives continuous improvement
• Leadership as system architecture
• Creating psychological capacity for innovation and problem-solving
• The importance of Go See, one-on-one engagement, and systems thinking
• Reducing workplace stress through better work design
About Chris Warner
Chris Warner has spent more than three decades leading operational excellence and continuous improvement across automotive and mining industries. He is the author of Flick the Switch, co-author of Why Care, and a passionate advocate for psychological wellbeing in the workplace.
Connect
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📧 Contact Brad: b.jeavons@eexg.com.au
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