The Weekly Workplace

Welcome to The Weekly Workplace—a podcast for anyone who wants work to feel a little more human and a lot more doable. Brought to you by the Missouri Training Institute, we’re digging into the everyday stuff that makes (or breaks) a great workday—from leadership habits and communication wins to navigating change and building better teams. Whether you’re leading others or just leading yourself, you’ll find honest conversations, helpful tools, and a little laughter to help you work smarter—and lead with more heart.
Welcome to The Weekly Workplace—a podcast for anyone who wants work to feel a little more human and a lot more doable. Brought to you by the Missouri Training Institute, we’re digging into the everyday stuff that makes (or breaks) a great workday—from leadership habits and communication wins to navigating change and building better teams. Whether you’re leading others or just leading yourself, you’ll find honest conversations, helpful tools, and a little laughter to help you work smarter—and lead with more heart.
Episodes
Episodes



Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Episode #64: Hello, Who Are You?
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
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.
Take the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence) or ELI assessment.
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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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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Episode #63: Learning from Emotions
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
For some people it’s difficult to connect with emotions, for others it’s all too easy. But both have one thing in common – the discomfort and sometimes avoidance of "negative" emotions. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana talk about the benefits of "negative" emotions and how to use the information we receive from them in meaningful ways.
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Reference:
Docter, Pete. (2015) Inside Out. Pixar Animation Studios



Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Episode #62: Breaking Down ”Quiet Quitting”
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
According to Gallup, "quiet quitters" make up at least 50% of the U.S. workforce -- probably more. Over the last month, conversations about this trend have scattered far and wide on social media, but is it really a new concept? In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss what "quiet quitting is" and breakdown what the real problem is for workplaces.
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Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Episode #61: The Power of Purpose
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
In a world where we spend a lot of time describing what we do and how we do it, it's time to change the narrative. Join Dewey, Rae, and Bryana in this episode as they discuss the importance of discussing WHY we do what we do.
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Resources:
Sinek, Simon. (2009). Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Penguin Group.
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Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Episode #60: Professional Coaching Defined
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
At Missouri Training Institute our approach to executive and professional coaching is to form a partnership with clients through a thought-provoking conversation that inspires personal and professional growth. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss the differences between coaching in the workplace and professional coaching, as well as the benefits of discovering your own greatness with the guidance from a professional coach.
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References:
The Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). https://www.ipeccoaching.com/



Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Episode #59: Energy Leadership Index (ELI)
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
What energy level do you resonate at? Is it working for you? Although these may not be questions you've found yourself reflecting on, they're certainly important when considering your effectiveness as a leader. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana chat about one of the hottest assessment for leaders on the market today that help answer those questions, the Energy Leadership Assessment (ELI).
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Resources:
iPEC. (n.d.) The Energy Leadership Index Assessment.
References:
Forbes Coaches Council. (2018 May 1). 11 Assessments Every Executive Should Take. Forbes.
Frankl, Viktor. (1959). Man's Search for Meaning. Beacon Press.



Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Episode #58: Letting Go of Ego
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
As humans, it is part of our natural evolution to be curious. It’s that curiosity that helps us grow up, learn, and develop. As we get older and wiser through our positive as well as negative experiences, we can become and build our knowledge, sometimes we get comfortable in what we know. It’s a safe place to be. As leaders, there’s danger in that – if we stop asking questions we stop learning, stop growing. Those behaviors of protecting our mastery of knowledge can be seen as protecting our ego. Listen in as Dewey, Rae, & Bryana chat about ego - what it is, how it's different from self-confidence, and how to let some of it go to enhance your ability to lead more effectively.
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References:
Rufus & Chaka Khan. (1974). Tell Me Something Good. ABC Records.
Ganz Cooney, J., Morrisett, L., & Henson, J. (1969). Sesame Street. Sesame Workshop.
Fulghum, Robert. (1986). All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things. The Random House Publishing Group.



Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Episode #57: Stressed Out!
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
50% of the U.S. and Canada reported feeling stressed a lot of the day in Gallup’s 2022 State of the Workplace report, ranking second highest for the region, just behind East Asia. Listen in as Dewey, Rae, and Bryana talk about what stress is, how it can help and hinder you, and give you strategies to cope with it.
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References:
Gallup Workplace. (n.d.). State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report. Gallup.


