What if policies could actually feel like care? 💛

In this episode of Gather at the Well, Lindsey Fuller invites us to rethink how we show up for our teams. Through the policies we write and live by. Drawing from her own experience, Lindsey unpacks the evolution of her organization’s “corrective progression” policy, showing how even the trickiest processes can be reimagined as tools for growth, not punishment.

With heart and practicality, she introduces a simple but powerful framework that places every policy into one of three buckets: care, conditions, and corrections. You’ll hear why listening deeply, surveying your team, and designing policies rooted in trust can shift your culture from reactive to restorative.

Come for the insights, stay for the breathwork 🧘—this episode is a reminder that policies don’t have to be dusty documents. They can be living, breathing reflections of the kind of workplace we’re all trying to build.

Affirmations:

"One step at a time is enough for me."
"I am worthy of healing centered policies."
"We deserve policies that help not harm."
"I am brilliant."
"I can lead this effort."

Episode Highlights

Understanding Corrective Progression (01:21)
The Importance of Structure in Organizations (04:37)
Implementing Corrective Progression Policies (10:01)
Building Resilient Organizations (15:05)
The Cost of Human-Centered Policies (20:57)
Categories of Human-Centered Policies (25:05)
Engaging Staff in Policy Development (31:36)

Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/humancenteredauditwhereareyounow

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