The public/private sectors are in the midst of a turnover tsunami. Layoffs, stimulus checks, vaccine mandates have all been documented as reasons for the mass exodus. However, more and more outlets are beginning to reveal the ugly truth behind how internal politics, power, bullying and authoritative styles of leadership are contributing to the mass exodus and why workers are feeling undervalued, burned out, traumatized and for some, terminated.
American worker’s are exhausted, fed up and are choosing to sacrifice income security for happier, healthier and psychologically-safe working environments. Some are also choosing to use their voice to say, “we’ve had enough”.
This past summer, in a five-page letter to the Board of Health, Lyndia Wilson spoke truth to power and detailed numerous allegations of leadership failures, including unwarranted terminations, insulting and bullying behavior, fear of retaliation, and a total disregard for the expertise of the staff. She called for the termination of Health District’s Administrator for creating a hostile and toxic work environment.
Lyndia Wilson, the former Division Director at Spokane Health District, joins me for an exclusive podcast interview on the next episode of Leadership Uncensored.