Mickey Fitch-Collins | Episode #482

The Team Engagement Podcast – Season 6, Episode 482: The Power of "Yet"

In this episode, Shawn Richards welcomes Dr. Mickey Fitch-Collins, Human Skills Facilitator at Learnit, for a conversation about trust, growth mindset, and the transformative power of one simple word: yet.

Mickey shares that psychological safety begins with trust. Leaders create trust by being authentic, dependable, and predictable, allowing people to admit mistakes, ask questions, and learn without fear of judgment. She explains that one of the most powerful ways leaders can build psychological safety is by openly acknowledging their own missteps, giving others permission to do the same.

Shawn and Mickey explore the concept she calls "The Power of Yet." By adding the word yet to limiting beliefs like "I'm not good at this," leaders create hope, possibility, and momentum for growth. Mickey explains that this simple shift in language helps teams embrace continuous learning instead of settling into a fixed mindset.

The conversation also focuses on emotional wellness in today's workplace. Mickey encourages leaders to move beyond the outdated idea of work-life balance and instead embrace work-life integration, recognizing that people bring their whole selves to work. She also highlights the importance of regular feedback, explaining that meaningful feedback reduces uncertainty, strengthens trust, and helps people continue growing.

She closes with the remarkable story of becoming the youngest professional bass fisher in the United States, sharing how those early experiences shaped her confidence as a speaker, educator, and leader.

⭐ About Dr. Mickey Fitch-Collins

Dr. Mickey Fitch-Collins is a Human Skills Facilitator at Learnit, where she helps professionals develop the communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in today's workplace.

Through workshops on topics including growth mindset, trust, communication, AI, and difficult conversations, Mickey helps organizations create stronger leaders and healthier workplace cultures. Her passion is helping individuals and teams continue learning, growing, and building meaningful connections.

Connect with Mickey

Website: https://www.learnit.com/author/mickey-fitch-collins
Learnit Trial: https://www.learnit.com/mickey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickey-fitch-collins/