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Episode #28: ”This I‘ll Defend.”

“We’re just like everybody else. Our mission just helps our nation defend against foreign aggressors.”
According to the Department of Labor, there are 18.6 million veterans in the US and 9.2 million of them are in the workforce. Many of us have the opportunity to work beside a veteran yet have we truly thought about the unique experience they bring to our organization? Are we leveraging all their skills and their desire to be part of a team? Listen in as Rae and Bryana host a special guest, Missouri National Guard G-1 Sergeant Major Brian Kirkpatrick, as he talks about how workplaces can benefit from hiring veterans.
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Resource:
U.S. Department of Labor. Veterans' Employment and Training Service. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets

Episode #27: You Make 35,000 of These a Day!

It’s estimated that an adult makes 35,000 decisions a day, some with little impact like what you’ll wear to work and some with a lot of impact like what direction am I going to lead this company. In this episode we'll discuss the challenges and pitfalls of decision-making and ways to bring your team in on the process.
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Resources: 
The Memory Jogger: A Pocket Guide of Tools for Continuous Improvement
Brassard, Michael. (1985). The Memory Jogger: A Pocket Guide of Tools for Continuous Improvement. GOAL/QPC.
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Episode #26: Let‘s Make a Deal!

Believe it or not, we learned the art of negotiation at a very young age. How many times did you have to say, “Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom…” before she’d finally turn and watch you do something totally unspectacular? That was a negotiation; you got her to look and she got you to stop annoyingly call her name. Hopefully you've moved beyond that point. Listen in as the MTI team discuss tips for more effective approaches to negotiation.
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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2012). Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High. The McGraw-Hill Companies.
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Episode #25: Burnout and Bounce Back

How do we do more with less? This is a question we’ve been asked by some of the best and brightest. Our response is, ‘That’s a stupid question.” Here’s why: when production expectations exceed capacity to produce the net gain is zero. It’s a common assumption that the more hours people work, the more productive they are, therefore the more profitable the organization will be. Unfortunately, that is just not true. Listen in as the MTI team talks about burnout and how to come back from it.
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References:
Garton, Eric. (2017 April 6). Employee Burnout is a Problem with the Company, Not the Person. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2017/04/employee-burnout-is-a-problem-with-the-company-not-the-person. 
 
Gallup Report. (2020) Employee Burnout: Causes and Cures. Gallup. https://www.gallup.com/workplace/282659/employee-burnout-perspective-paper.aspx. 

Episode #24: Can I Be Frank, Frank?

We need to talk. You hear those words and you melt like a Wendy’s Frosty that sat on your dashboard too long. Why? Why is honesty so hard, yet the #1 attribute we want from our leader, our co-workers, EVERYONE!  In this episode, the MTI team discusses tips for having an honest conversation at work that’ll melt the tension, not boil the blood.
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Resources: 
Vulnerability-based trust
Lencioni, Patrick. (2002). The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. Jossey-Bass: A Wiley Imprint.
Emotional bank account
Covey, Stephen R. (1989, 2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Simon & Schuster.
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Episode #23: More Than a Feeling

Emotions. We've all got 'em and sometimes they make us do crazy things. The hardest part? Those crazy things impact our relationships with others sometimes indefinitely. In this episode learn about emotional intelligence and simple ways you can work to manage your moods more consistently, temper your reactions, and make you more effective and less stressed-out.
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References: 
Brown, Brene. (n.d.). RSA Short: Empathy. https://brenebrown.com/videos/rsa-short-empathy/

Episode #22: Knock, knock. Who‘s There? Imposter Syndrome

Distinguished degrees hanging on the wall, shiny medals draped over the pictures that captured the moment, numerous awards lining the shelves, all legitimately achieved and certainly a visual sign of one’s success. Yet internally, some individuals have a hard time believing that this success is deserved. We know this as Impostor Syndrome.
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References:
Clance, Pauline. (1985). The Imposter Phenomenon: Overcoming the Fear That Haunts Your Success. Peachtree Publishing Ltd. 
Cuddy, Amy. (2015). Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. Back Bay Books/Little, Brown and Company.
Young, Valerie. (2011). The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Imposter Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It. Crown Publishing Group.

Episode #21: From Classroom to Workroom

It can be challenging to make the transition from college student to working professional. The freedom you experience from scheduling classes or leisure time with friends becomes filled with deadlines, meetings, and schedules. But the workplace can be fun too! As Fall semesters are underway at colleges across the globe, the biggest lesson students can learn is: now is the perfect time to prepare for the transition after graduation. In this episode, MTI's Rae Lyon talks with University of Missouri graduate Lindsay Buschjost Jacobs about all things students should know when entering the workforce. 
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