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Episode #71: Encouraging The Good, The Bad, and Everything in Between

As a leader, when was the last time you asked for feedback from your employees? And even if you’ve asked, how can you be sure they’re giving you an honest response? In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss the barriers to providing feedback to leaders and provide tips for overcoming them.
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Episode #70: Fuel for Focus During a Busy Season

From holiday parties to shopping to planning to traveling and dealing with dear Uncle Fred, chances are your momentum at work is slowing down – or may be at a standstill. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss how to manage the competing demands and expectations during the holiday season.
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References:
Wikipedia.(11 November 2022). Norman Rockwell. Wikipedia Foundation.

Episode #69: Fall Feels

Whether it's the leaves, football, the holidays, or even the pumpkin spice lattes, one's thing's certain - the Fall season means a little something different to everyone. In this special Fall episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana chat all things Fall and discuss some considerations for leaders as the year starts winding down. 
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References:
Chechik, Jeremiah. (1989). National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Warner Bros. 

Episode #68: For the Team’s Sake, No More!

“Rewarding” high-performing team with more work is not a new reality – it’s a tale as old as time. But with The Great Resignation, employees may be left covering more than their fair share already and as the supervisor, you must determine when enough is enough. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss how front-line supervisors can intervene when the team has too much work.
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Episode #67: No Workplace is Perfect, But is it Toxic?

In a recent study conducted by MIT’s Sloan School of Management, it found that a toxic workplace culture is the number one reason people leave their jobs and is 10.4 times more likely to contribute to attrition than compensation. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana break down what a toxic workplace is, signs to look for, and what you can do about it.
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Resources:
Lencioni, Patrick. (2002). The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. Jossey-Bass: A Wiley Imprint.
Schneider, Bruce D. (2022). The 7 Level Framework for Mastery in Life and Business: Energy Leadership. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 
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Episode #66: Leading Across Generations

Whether it's in the media or in our day-to-day conversations, intergenerational conflicts can be exaggerated. For years, Missouri Training Institute has received questions, even requests for training, on how to lead across generations. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana answer the question - and the response may not be so surprising after all. 
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References:
LinkedIn Talent Solutions. (2020). Global Talent Trends 2020 Report. 
McLaren, Samantha. (2020 February 20). The 3 Most Common Reasons Generations Clash At Work. LinkedIn Talent Blog.

Episode #65: The Costs of Perfectionism

Perfectionism may seem, well, perfect at first glance, however, growing evidence suggests it can affect many facets of life including meaningfulness, satisfaction, and overall work/life balance. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana define perfectionism, give real-life examples of the impact it can have on those around you, and list some strategies to overcome perfectionist tendencies. 
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References:
Curran, T., & Hill, A. P. (2019). Perfectionism is increasing over time: A meta-analysis of birth cohort differences from 1989 to 2016. Psychological Bulletin. 

Episode #64: Hello, Who Are You?

When COVID-19 shut down offices, author Simon Sinek said, “Nothing replaces human contact.” We were told relationships would either get better or they would get worse, but nothing would stay the same. Two years later, we’re still trying to recoup connection with each other. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana break down what it takes to build and maintain deep connection with others.
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References: 
Sinek, Simon. (2020 August 25). The Importance of Human Connection I Simon Sinek. YouTube.
Resources: 
Sinek, Simon. (2009). Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action. Penguin Group.
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