Is your team truly showing up or just going through the motions? Suzi Craig, VP of Workplace Mental Health at Mental Health America, joins host Gene Marks to uncover what small business leaders can improve when it comes to supporting their teams. From building a culture of trust and psychological safety to spotting struggling employees before they walk out the door, Suzi delivers actionable advice every business owner needs. Plus, hear why AI anxiety is the new workplace mental health crisis.

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Topics include:
00:00 – Episode preview and guest introduction
01:26 – Mental Health America overview
03:20 – Building a culture of trust
07:08 – Training managers to support employers
11:32 – Psychological safety: definition and origin
13:50 – Generational differences in workplace mental health
16:42 – Stop guessing: using employment input and data
19:15 – Hidden struggles of employees
21:10 – Having a plan around leave
23:34 – AI and technology anxiety
27:05 – Individual mental health strategies
31:18 – Wrap up and thank you

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