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September 22-24, 2026
Kalahari, Sandusky, OH
Diagnose the Disconnect: Five Lies Leaders Tell Themselves About Psychological Safety
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Beginning at 4:15 PM
Session Duration
1.0
Session Description
By the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Differentiate psychological safety from comfort, agreement, conflict avoidance and freedom from accountability. 2. Diagnose leadership behaviors and organizational practices that unintentionally discourage candor, healthy disagreement and honest feedback. 3. Apply practical strategies that strengthen trust, encourage employees to speak honestly and preserve clear performance expectations.
Session Speaker
More About Valarie Nash
Valarie A. Nash
Valarie is Dare to Lead trained and currently serves as President of Stark County SHRM and as a mentor for the SHRM HR Talent Accelerator. She has presented for DisruptHR Columbus, Women in Manufacturing, OHPELRA, PCSAO, OJFSDA, the Ohio Child Support Professionals Association, universities, chambers of commerce, SHRM chapters and employers throughout Ohio.
Known for her candid, energetic and deeply human approach, Valarie moves beyond theory to create meaningful conversations and practical learning experiences that help leaders communicate courageously, address what others avoid and build workplaces where both people and performance can thrive