{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/670e79bdc9fa3ffd9e942cf6/68c035e2f7970b080f992148?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Safety, Sleep and Showing Up: Rethinking Leadership for Human Performance","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/670e79bdc9fa3ffd9e942cf6/1757495638860-303f36c0-7a64-436e-b5bd-1b469f00a013.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>Behind the SME with Steve Peralta, Co-Founder of Unmind, cultural advisor, and leadership coach.</em></p><p><br></p><p>From redefining psychological safety as a strategic advantage, to exposing why leader well-being is the single biggest predictor of business performance, Steve brings a refreshingly human perspective to the future of work.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Behind the SME</em>, we dive into why culture can’t be fixed with a “10-step plan,” how managers “set the weather” inside organisations, and why recovery, rest, and authenticity matter more than ever in high-performing teams.</p><p><br></p><p>🔎 We cover:</p><ul><li>The science of psychological safety and how it fuels creativity and collaboration</li><li>Why leader burnout quietly destroys performance across entire organisations</li><li>The overlooked power of managers and why they impact mental health more than therapists</li><li>Why rest and recovery are not luxuries, but the foundation of sustainable performance</li><li>How embracing authenticity transforms leaders and teams</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re scaling a startup, leading a team, or rethinking your own role at work, this episode is full of practical insights, hard truths, and inspiration for building cultures where people truly thrive.</p><p><br></p><p>📌 Useful links from this episode</p><p>🌐 Steve's website: https://www.steveperalta.co/</p><p>💡 Unmind: https://unmind.com/</p><p>🔗 Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peraltasteve/</p><p>✍️ Read his Substack: https://substack.com/@steveperalta</p><p><br></p><p>Like what you hear? We'd love to know!</p><p><br></p><p>📩 Contact us: hello@behindthesme.co.uk</p><p>🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-sme\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-sme</a></p><p>🌐 Find us on other platforms: <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/behindthesme\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/behindthesme</a></p>","author_name":"Adam Kene"}