Dec 15, 2021
Episode #33: Tis the Season!
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.
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Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2021
26 min
Habits. Good, bad, or indifferent, we've all got 'em and they're all serving you in different ways. But how do they work? If you needed to change one, where would you start? In this episode, the MTI team discusses what makes a habit, the science behind the habit loop, and strategies for replacing bad habits with new, productive ones.
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Clear, James. (2018 October 16). Atomic Habits. Penguin Publishing.
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Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
28 min
Charles Darwin once said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” The world around us is constantly evolving. We grow, we develop, we innovate, WE CHANGE! Organizations and teams are no different. If you are not evolving, changing, and innovating, your competitors sure will. This episode of the Weekly Workplace highlights what leaders can do to be champions for change.
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Resources:
Scott, C. & Jaffe, D. (2003 November 26). Managing Change at Work: Leading People Through Organizational Transitions. Crisp Publications.
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Nov 24, 2021
Nov 24, 2021
23 min
We've figured it out and we want to share it with you - the key to riches. And you won't even have to buy a lottery ticket! Join the MTI team as we discuss the impact of this one small thing that changes everything!
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References:
Westover, Jonathan. (2020 December 29). The Benefits of Showing Gratitude in the Workplace. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/12/29/the-benefits-of-showing-gratitude-in-the-workplace/?sh=6bea9e3717dd
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
25 min
Finding any information you want when trying to improve as a leader is as easy as a few key strokes and the click of a mouse. However, it’s the simplest consideration that often reveals the most. In this episode, the MTI team discusses the importance of kindness and the impact it has on others’ views of you as a successful leader.
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Purpose Driven Life
Warren, Rick. (2002, 2011, 2012). Purpose Driven Life: What On Earth Am I Here For? Zondervan.
References:
Sturt, D. and Nordstrom, T. (2018 October 24). How Purposeful Kindness Can Make You A Better Leader. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidsturt/2018/10/24/how-purposeful-kindness-can-make-you-a-better-leader/?sh=7d8912657b7a.
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
32 min
“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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U.S. Department of Labor. Veterans' Employment and Training Service. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets
Nov 4, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
24 min
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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Oct 27, 2021
Oct 27, 2021
26 min
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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Oct 20, 2021
Oct 20, 2021
25 min
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.