Mindful Management
The Art of Leading with Effective Communication and Emotional Safety with Steven Gaffney
July 23, 2025
Are you a leader who wants to unlock the power of your high-performing team and help them thrive? In this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo sits with leadership expert Steven Gaffney to dive into the secrets of building high-achieving teams and how to help them perform at their peak. Join this insightful conversation of navigating the “unsaid” to improve communication, hosting effective meetings that drive results, fostering emotional safety and trust in the workplace and creating a culture of consistent connection and collaboration.
Every authentic and effective leader knows the importance of understanding their team and creating a safe space for them to thrive.

In this profound episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo joins leadership expert Steven Gaffney to explore the core of effective and strategic communication in the workplace.

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Steven Gaffney is a renowned expert in leadership excellence and building high-achieving teams, serving as the founder of the Steven Gaffney Company. With over thirty years of experience, he has worked with prestigious organizations including Amazon, Marriott, and NASA, helping them develop effective leadership and communication strategies. Gaffney is the author of several books on leadership and team success, including his latest work "Unconditional Power: Thriving in Any Situation No Matter How Frustrating, Complex, or Unpredictable." As a thought leader in organizational communication and team dynamics, he brings valuable insights from his extensive research on remote work and team effectiveness, particularly focusing on creating emotional safety and fostering honest communication in the workplace. His practical approach to resolving workplace challenges and building thriving teams has made him a trusted advisor to organizations ranging from corporate giants to military institutions.

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