The Weekly Workplace
Welcome to the Weekly Workplace, your ticket to an electrifying transformation of your work life! Join the dynamic experts from Missouri Training Institute as they serve up a potent blend of insights and inspiration to skyrocket your productivity and joy. Whether you’re a team player or calling the shots, get ready for a thrilling journey filled with laughter, growth, and unstoppable success.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Episode #68: For the Team’s Sake, No More!
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
“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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Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Episode #67: No Workplace is Perfect, But is it Toxic?
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
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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Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Episode #66: Leading Across Generations
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
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.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Episode #65: The Costs of Perfectionism
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
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.
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.
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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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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.
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Episode #56: Turning the Pyramid Upside Down
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
What are you currently doing that makes others want to follow you? Traditionally leaders relied on the exercise of power to get people 'in-line' while they sit atop the organizational pyramid. It wasn't effective then, and it certainly isn't effective now. To get the best from people and encourage empowerment and engagement, great leaders start with a service-minded approach. Join Rae and Bryana as they break-down what servant leadership is and the impact turning that pyramid upside down can truly have on an organization, it's people, and it's customers.
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References:
Gallup Workplace. (n.d.). State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report. Gallup.
Resources:
Clifton, J. & Harter, J. (2019). It's the Manager: Moving From Boss to Coach. Gallup.
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Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Episode #55: Reclaiming Hope
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
If someone asked you to describe "hope," what would you say? More importantly, do you have it? In a disturbing poll by APM Research Lab earlier this year, one in four Americans explicitly said, "nothing made them hopeful." Fear and worry are damaging lives each day. In this episode, the MTI team breaks down what hope is and how you can reclaim it.
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Lopez, Ph.D., Shane. (2013). Making Hope Happen: Create the Future You Want for Yourself. Atria Paperback, Simon & Schuster.
Frankl, Viktor. (1959). Man's Search for Meaning. Beacon Press.
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References:
President Snow & Seneca Crane
Ross, Gary. (2012). The Hunger Games. Lionsgate. https://youtu.be/mtuBqolFOVs
Sharpen the Saw
Covey, Stephen. (1989). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. Simon & Schuster. https://www.franklincovey.com/habit-7/
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Episode #54: Investing at All Levels
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
According to Gallup, 70% of a team's engagement is influenced by managers, making the role far more than supervisory. However, many organizations are underinvesting in upskilling managers and enhancing their leadership potential. In this episode, Bryana talks with Rae about the importance of investing in that group squished between supervisors and the C-suite and Rae shares her personal experiences in upskilling as a manager.
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Resources:
From Supervisor to Leader: Taking the Next Step - Missouri Training Institute
Ratanjee, Vibhas. (2021 January 15). Why Managers Need Leadership Development Too. Gallup Workplace.
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Episode #53: Leadership Through the Eyes Of...
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
In this monthly feature, Leadership Through the Eyes Of..., Rae and Bryana speak with Mayor Carrie Tergin of Jefferson City, Mo. Mayor Tergin has dedicated seven years of leadership in the role of mayor and six years prior as a city councilperson. Listen in as she provides insight on leading through change and remaining a humble, servant leader.
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Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Episode #52: Top 10 Questions Participants Ask in MTI Trainings (Part 2)
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
MTI has been around for over 30 years. During that time, MTI trainers and consultants have trained hundreds of thousands of participants across the country. So we asked ourselves, what are the most common questions we get from learners in our workshops? Listen to Rae, Bryana, and Dewey reminisce about their poignant and sometimes humorous experiences with the questions that get posed to us.
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Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Episode #51: Top 10 Questions Participants Ask in MTI Trainings (Part 1)
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
MTI has been around for over 30 years. During that time, MTI trainers and consultants have trained hundreds of thousands of participants across the country. So we asked ourselves, what are the most common questions we get from learners in our workshops? Listen to Rae, Bryana, and Dewey reminisce about their poignant and sometimes humorous experiences with the questions that get posed to us.
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Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Episode #50: Now Hiring
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
With plenty of options in the current job market, candidates are driving the process…and they have high expectations. It’s more important than ever that your candidate experience is top-notch. Listen as Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss key elements to a great candidate experience.
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Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Episode #49: GROW Your Employees
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Coaching employees is about growing and developing them, helping them to find a pathway forward to achieve their goals. As their coach, you have a responsibility to assist, guide, and support their efforts along this pathway. This session of the Weekly Workplace will introduce you to the GROW model of coaching. Applying the model helps you become intentional with your coaching efforts by structuring the content of your coaching conversation through the art of facilitation. Listen in as Rae, Bryana, and Dewey discuss the use of this coaching tool and what it can do for you.
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Whitmore, John. (1992). Coaching for Performance: GROWing human potential and purpose: The principles and practice of coaching and leadership. Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2009.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Episode #48: The Guiding Compass
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
What's the guiding compass for your life? Whether acknowledged or not, it's your values. When you make decisions or enact behaviors that honor your values, you're more inclined to feel satisfied and content, and when you don't, well...things just feel wrong. In this episode, Rae and Bryana discuss identifying values and give tips on where to start.
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Wednesday May 18, 2022
Episode #47: Leadership Through the Eyes Of...
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
In this new, monthly feature, we're sitting down with a variety of leaders to discuss leadership through their lens. In this episode, Bryana speaks with Julaine Kiehn, retired Director of Campus Dining Services for the University of Missouri. Julaine dedicated over 30 years of leadership to the Tiger family and had a knack for developing effective teams. Listen in as she provides insight on what worked for her and the most important factors to consider when bringing people together...and along side you as a leader.
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Dr. Bruce Tuckman's Stages of Group Development
Wikipedia. (n.d.) Tuckman's stages of group development. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuckman%27s_stages_of_group_development
Feeding the Future
Giving to Mizzou. (n.d.) Feeding the Future. Mizzou Legacy Stories: Julaine Kiehn. https://giftplanning.missouri.edu/mizzou-legacy-stories/julaine-kiehn
Resources:
Tucci, Stanley. (2021). Taste: My Life Through Food. Galley Books: An Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Episode #46: First Quarter Plummet
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
It's been a little over two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many things have changed in organizations across the nation - including employees' perception of their employer's consideration of their wellbeing. Join Rae and Bryana as they take a look at a first quarter report from Gallup and discuss things to keep in mind moving forward with a war for talent.
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Harter, Jim. (2022 March 18). Percent Who Feel Employer Cares About Their Wellbeing Plummets. Gallup. https://www.gallup.com/workplace/390776/percent-feel-employer-cares-wellbeing-plummets.aspx
Resources:
Witters, Dan. (2022 April 18). Showing That You Care About Employee Wellbeing. Gallup. https://www.gallup.com/workplace/391739/showing-care-employee-wellbeing.aspx
Pendell, Ryan. (2022 January 1). 7 Gallup Workplace Insights: What We Learned in 2021. Gallup. https://www.gallup.com/workplace/358346/gallup-workplace-insights-learned-2021.aspx
Gallup. (2022). State of the Global Workplace 2021 Report. Gallup. https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Episode #45: Avoiding Assumptions
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Our conscious minds are overwhelmed with millions of pieces of information every second, but we can only process about 40 of those. So, what happens to the rest? Our unconscious mind takes over and processes those for us, in what PwC calls ‘cognitive shortcuts.’ Our brains are wired to make those decisions for us using past experiences to make assumptions. Assumptions are part of being human but it is also what puts us on autopilot and prevents us from really looking at each situation and evaluating it uniquely. Listen in as Bryana, Rae, and Dewey talk about assumptions, their humanness, and how to avoid them.
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PwC. (2017 June 23). Blind spots: Challenge assumptions. YouTube. https://youtu.be/BFcjfqmVah8
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Episode #44: Minimal Investments With Huge Dividends
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Remaining proactive is more than just anticipating the future so you are better prepared to deal with it. It is about recognizing that regardless of the situation and whether or not you have control over it, you always have a choices in how you respond to it. In this episode, the MTI team discusses differences between proactivity and reactivity in the workplace and how one reaps greater outcomes than the other in the end.
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Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Episode #43: No Pain, No Gain
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
All of us have likely experienced it at one point in our lives – whether you didn’t make the team or get the job you applied for – rejection hurts. It breaks hearts, brings tears, and raises fears. That fear can stay with you at each new opportunity, ultimately costing you a life full of success and happiness. In this episode, the MTI team discusses fear of rejection and methods to overcome it.
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Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Episode #42: As a Woman in Business: What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
When Rae started her career in business in the early 80s, fresh out of college, she often says she was kickin’ butts, and takin’ names! She simply states from her perspective, that’s how women got ahead in those days and that quite honestly it was expected of men to be hard-nosed, facts-over-feelings, get-it-done no-matter-what. If a woman took that approach, she was considered overbearing. That’s just the way it was. Rae got it done; she advanced, and she had the fancy title, but at what expense? Join Rae & Bryana in this special episode focused on women as they discuss lessons learned and how even yesterday has something to teach us.
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Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Episode #41: How to Recognize Others
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
The workforce is starved for recognition. Too many times managers, leaders, or even coworkers get caught up in their own work, they forget to recognize the many contributions of the people they work with. In this episode of The Weekly Workplace, Dewey and Bryana offer tips and techniques to help you recognize the efforts and outcomes of others.
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Kouzes, J. & Posner, B. (2003). Encouraging the Heart: A Leader's Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Episode #40: Learning to Say No
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
There are many reasons why it’s hard to tell someone no, from not wanting to let someone down, to simply not knowing how. This episode of The Weekly Workplace will help you understand your motivation for saying no, as well as help you find the words to set your boundaries and say "NO" when it's appropriate.
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Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Episode #39: ”At Least” is a Horrible Way to Start
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Have you ever responded to your colleague’s emotionally intense story with “At least…” or even “I understand…” or how about “When I went through that…”? These are not very empathetic responses at all. Join the MTI team as they discuss what empathy is as how to be a more intuitive and empathetic listener.
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Brown, Brene. (2018). Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Heart. Random House.
Brown, Brene. (2021). Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience. Random House.
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Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Episode #38: Performance Management, Does it Feel Like Doing Your Taxes?
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Performance appraisals often feel like doing your taxes. They come around once (or even twice) a year, the emphasis is on completing the forms, and must be completed on time by a certain due date. Often what is lacking is meaningful feedback about someone’s performance on the job, and their future developmental needs. Join Dewey, Rae, and Bryana as they describe both the formal approach to performance management, the written appraisal, and the informal role that coaching can play to improve performance and increase employee engagement.
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Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Episode #37: Letting Go of Toxic Things
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
How often have you ever let who you truly are be defined by the things you have; the car you drive, the clothes you wear, the neighborhood you live in, even the people you associate with? When you are young and dependent on others, you have little choice in the matter. By the time you are old enough to make your own decisions, pay your own bills, you might believe this really IS who you are and become accustomed to whatever is in front of you – good or otherwise. As we turn the page on a new year, maybe it’s time to re-evaluate that perspective and really take inventory of the things that are serving you because you aren’t limited by who you think you are but by who you think you are not. Join Dewey, Rae, and Bryana as they discuss the hard reality of taking life inventory, raising your awareness, and saying goodbye to the toxic things in our lives so you can move forward.
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Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Episode #36: Beyond the Holidays
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
It's easy to consider giving and societal contribution during the holiday season, but what about the rest of the year? For organizations, it's important to remember your employees are always watching and have an expectation that the work you do is more than just about the profits. According to a study, 63% of Americans are hopeful businesses will take the lead to drive social and environmental change. As organizations are hungry for talent, they've got to be willing to create a shared purpose with potential hires in order to retain and keep them. Join Bryana as she chats with David Holtgraewe, Chief Operations Officer at Heart of Missouri United Way about the impact in the workplace and in the community when organizations embrace corporate social responsibility.
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Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Episode #35: The Shortcut to Success
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Mentoring is a collaborative relationship between a mentor and a protégé for purposes of growth, learning, or development. A good mentoring process can easily help people become more effective at work, learn new skills, develop greater confidence in developing personal networks, and make better decisions. Join us on this episode of the Weekly Workplace as the MTI team explores this process, how organizations are using it to improve, and its benefits to the organization.
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Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Episode #34: That‘s a Wrap!
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
With the excitement of a new year - a fresh start just around the corner - many people spend time reflecting back on how the current one's gone. As important as it is to learn from valuable experiences behind us, looking ahead can make us even more successful. Join the MTI team for the final episode of 2021 as they discuss a few items in the rearview mirror and a whole lot of things ahead.
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Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Episode #33: Tis the Season!
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
From crowded stores to crazy cousins, the holiday season can bring a variety of experiences, all sharing one common denominator: stress. A recent study found 88% of people believe the holidays are the most stressful time of the year. In this episode, the MTI team gives you a peak into their lives this holiday season and provides tips for handling the holiday hubbub.
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Big rocks & little rocks
Covey, Stephen R. (1989, 2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Simon & Schuster.
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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Episode #32: Stop Biting Your Nails
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
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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Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Episode #31: Champions for Change
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
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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Scott, C. & Jaffe, D. (2003 November 26). Managing Change at Work: Leading People Through Organizational Transitions. Crisp Publications.
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Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Episode #30: The Key to Riches
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
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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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
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Episode #29: Back to Basics
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
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.
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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.
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Episode #28: ”This I‘ll Defend.”
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
“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
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Episode #27: You Make 35,000 of These a Day!
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
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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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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Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Episode #26: Let‘s Make a Deal!
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
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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Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Episode #25: Burnout and Bounce Back
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
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.
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Episode #24: Can I Be Frank, Frank?
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
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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Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Episode #23: More Than a Feeling
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
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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Brown, Brene. (n.d.). RSA Short: Empathy. https://brenebrown.com/videos/rsa-short-empathy/
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Episode #22: Knock, knock. Who‘s There? Imposter Syndrome
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
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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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.
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Episode #21: From Classroom to Workroom
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
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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Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Episode #20: Hold That Elevator!
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
It takes a little over three minutes to reach the top floor of the tallest building in the world but you only get 30 seconds to give your elevator speech. Ever wonder why it’s called that? Because it should be possible to pitch an idea or deliver impressive information about yourself in the time span of an elevator ride, or approximately 30 seconds to three minutes. What’s more important is what goes into that pitch or summary – usually a memorable nugget regarding yourself or the product, service or idea you’re trying to pitch should you find yourself in an elevator with a prominent figure. Listen in as MTI discusses the importance of elevator pitches and what needs to go into the crafting of an effectively short, dynamic, and memorable speech.
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Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Episode #19: Why Fix What Ain‘t Broke?
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
If there’s anything that life and longevity teaches us it’s that to survive you must adapt and that means change. It’s no different in business. If a business is to survive, it must change and that means innovate, find new ways to present its products and services, giving its customers what they need how they need it where they need it when they need it. Creativity and innovation are knowledge-based skills that are born when employees use collaboration to come up with new ways to solve problems that might not even exist yet. Join the MTI teams as they talk about how leaders can cultivate creativity and innovation in the workplace.
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