February 2025 Luncheon - In Person Only

Dayton

"Psychological Safety in the Workplace," presented by Dr. Misty Resendz Woods.

Schedule:

11:15 to 11:30am – in person registration

11:30am – 12noon – in person lunch

12:00 – Speaker presentation

Session Description: This interactive session will explore psychological safety as a vital element of workplace well-being. Participants will learn how psychological safety influences employee engagement, creativity, and mental health. Through clear insights and practical strategies, attendees will leave equipped to foster an environment where individuals feel safe to speak up, take risks, and bring their authentic selves to work. The session will emphasize actionable takeaways for leaders and team members alike.


Speaker Bio:Misty has over 15 years of professional experience in human resources, business administration and leadership methodologies. She has practiced in for-profit and nonprofit arenas holding both clinical and management roles, allowing her to utilize her expertise coaching and mentoring leaders to increase organizational performance. Her experience enables her to strongly grasp the interworking of people and the organization to positively affect talent acquisition, cultural diversity and inclusion, organizational change, and leadership development. Misty earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University. She earned a master’s degree in Management and a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University. She is an Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Certified Administrator and an Organizational Culture Inventory (OCI) Certified Administrator. Misty is an Associate Professor with the Forbes School of Business and Technology, and a member of SHRM, the International Leadership Association, and the Women’s Leadership Affinity Group.

Credits: This program is being submitted for approval of recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).

Note:

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