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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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Episode #63: Learning from Emotions

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

Episode #62: Breaking Down ”Quiet Quitting”

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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Episode #61: The Power of Purpose

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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