From Toxic to Tranquil: Wanting Work-Life Balance
In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Avi Olitzky explores complexities and detrimental effects of toxic work environments and offers invaluable insights for fostering a more balanced work life. With expert analysis, he discerns signs of workplace toxicity, and provides guidance on navigating the blurred boundaries of digital connectivity to cultivate a positive and fulfilling professional environment.
Rabbi Avi Olitzky is an author, speaker and former senior rabbi of Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, MN. He is president of the Olitzky Consulting Group, a firm that provides strategic planning, leadership development and organizational change to nonprofit groups, foundations, churches, and synagogues.
Show Notes:
Quotes:
Rabbi Olitzky: “It's less the characteristics of a toxic workplace and more how do you recognize toxicity.”
Rabbi Olitzky: “...so many of us that have virtual meetings...even when we are in the office. Sometimes those meetings take place in our homes. Sometimes those meetings take place in our cars...those meetings even take place outside in the parking lot of our kids' sports game. And that’s okay. But it also means there is no longer an on off switch to work time and family time.”
Rabbi Olitzky: “But in terms of maximizing the potential of your family, what does it mean to work for the company? What does it mean to offer an exceptional employee experience...to provide room for growth and a clear strategy for development and upgrading skills? There's so many different elements to make a safe and positive and retention excellent workplace.”
Links:
A simple fix for a toxic work environment, Avi S. Olitzky, MINNPOST, August 17, 2022
8 Signs of a Toxic Work Environment, Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials, January 12, 2022
