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Mission 501: The Podcast

Ryan Aldrich

Business & Entrepreneuriat

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/72j. Total Éps: 10

Mission 501: The Podcast explores the psychology of work — with a nonprofit twist. Host Ryan dives into workplace theories, nonprofit people dynamics, motivation, professional development, teamwork, leadership, staff retention, and more. Most episodes are short solo explorations with Ryan, and guests join in for occasional deeper dives.

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Episode 9: What's the Big Deal With the Big Five?

Saison 1 · Épisode 9

lundi 19 mai 2025 • Durée 14:47

In this episode of Mission 501: The Podcast, Ryan explores the Big Five personality traits — what they are, why they matter, and how understanding them can strengthen nonprofit teams and leadership. You've probably heard of personality frameworks before, but this one's the real deal. From collaboration to conflict and beyond, the Big Five quietly shape the way we work together. Listen in for practical examples, a bit of psychology, and nonprofit-relevant insights that just might change how you think about personality at work.

💡 Want to dig deeper on the Big Five?

Whether you're just getting to know the Big Five or want to explore the research behind it, here are some great resources to get you started — from beginner-friendly reads to foundational academic work:

Take the Big Five for Yourself!
This adapted version of the Big Five from Open Psychometrics is a great way to get a quick measurement of your own Big Five traits. Complete for yourself, then have your team complete and compare results!
https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/IPIP-BFFM/
Verywell Mind: The Big Five Personality Traits
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-big-five-personality-dimensions-2795422
A straightforward guide that breaks down each of the five traits and what they look like in everyday life. Great place to start.
Psychology Today: Big Five Basics
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/big-5-personality-traits
A bite-sized explanation of each trait, how they show up, and why they matter.
Britannica: Five-Factor Model of Personality
https://www.britannica.com/science/five-factor-model-of-personality
A crisp, encyclopedic summary with scholarly clarity. Great for listeners who want a reliable high-level overview.

Academic + Historical Sources

Goldberg (1981): Language and Individual Differences (PDF)
https://projects.ori.org/lrg/PDFs_papers/universals.lexicon.81.pdf
The original academic paper where Lewis Goldberg coined the term "Big Five" and laid the groundwork for this personality model.
Widiger & Crego (2019): Update on the Five Factor Model
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/wps.20658
A scholarly but accessible summary of where the model stands today, its applications, and why it holds up across cultures and studies.

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Episode 8: Setting Growth Goals That Stick

Saison 1 · Épisode 8

lundi 12 mai 2025 • Durée 09:34

Setting goals is easy — sticking to them is the hard part. In this episode of Mission 501: The Podcast, Ryan explores how growth-focused goals can create lasting motivation and effective personal and professional development in nonprofits. Learn why shifting your approach around growth goals makes all the difference when it comes to sustainable success.

📚 Resources for Further Exploration

Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
Carol Dweck's work on growth mindset is foundational for understanding how focusing on learning and improvement (rather than just outcomes) leads to more resilient, lasting growth.

Latham, G. P. (2004). The motivational benefits of goal-setting. Academy of Management Executive, 18(4), 126–129.
Latham explores how setting "learning" or "growth" goals — rather than performance goals alone — leads to deeper motivation and more sustainable progress.

Seijts, G. H., & Latham, G. P. (2005). Learning versus performance goals: When should each be used? Academy of Management Executive, 19(1), 124–131.
This article discusses why and when to prioritize learning/growth goals and how it affects team and individual performance.

Grant, A. M. (2017). The Third 'Generation' of Workplace Coaching: Creating a Culture of Quality Conversations. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 10(1), 37–53.
Grant's research ties coaching and growth goal-setting together — especially useful if you're managing or mentoring others.

Clear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones.
While it's not about "goals" per se, Clear's insights on identity-based change strongly reinforce the idea behind setting authentic growth goals that are sustainable.

Episode 7: Goal Model Overview: SMART Goals | OKRs | HARD Goals

Saison 1 · Épisode 7

lundi 5 mai 2025 • Durée 10:24

Setting the right kinds of goals can make or break success—especially in mission-driven work. In this episode of Mission 501: The Podcast, Ryan breaks down three major goal-setting models: SMART goals, OKRs, and HARD goals. Learn what each model offers, where they shine, where they can fall short, and how to choose the right approach for your nonprofit team or personal development.

📚Resources for Further Exploration 📌 SMART Goals

📖 Creating SMART Goals
https://www.mindtools.com/a4wo118/smart-goals
https://www.atlassian.com/blog/productivity/how-to-write-smart-goals

📌 OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)

📘 "Measure What Matters" by John Doerr
https://whatmatters.com
This site offers extensive OKR templates and case studies based on Doerr's work.

📌 HARD Goals

📗 "HARD Goals: The Secret to Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be" by Mark Murphy
Overview and concept summary:
https://www.leadershipiq.com/blogs/leadershipiq/43579969-hard-goals-vs-smart-goals

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Episode 0: Welcome to Mission 501: The Podcast!

mercredi 30 avril 2025 • Durée 01:59

Welcome to Mission 501: The Podcast — where psychology meets work, with a nonprofit twist! In this short intro episode, Ryan shares what the show is all about, what inspired it, and what you can expect in full episodes. If you're passionate about nonprofit organizations, leadership, teamwork, professional development, organizational psychology, or just looking to hear more about workplace dynamics, you're in the right place!

🔗 Learn more about Ryan and his work: https://mission501.co

💼 Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aldrichct

🎧 Make sure you hit follow and join the mission!

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Episode 6: How Goals Work: Unlocking Motivation with Goal Setting Theory

Saison 1 · Épisode 6

mardi 29 avril 2025 • Durée 11:28

In this episode, Ryan dives into Locke and Latham's Goal Setting Theory—what makes goals work, and why "just do it" just doesn't cut it. Whether you're managing teams or setting personal benchmarks, this theory has something to teach about motivation, clarity, and commitment. Listen in for goal-setting insights you can use in any mission-driven setting.

🎯 Goal Setting Theory

Developed by Edwin Locke & Gary Latham
📖 Learn more:

APA Article (1990): "Work Motivation and Satisfaction: Light at the End of the Tunnel"

👉 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.1990.tb00207.x

APA Article (2002): "Building a Practically Useful Theory of Goal Setting and Task Motivation"

👉 https://doi.apa.org/doi/10.1037/0003-066X.57.9.705

Leadership IQ summary and insights:

👉 https://www.leadershipiq.com/blogs/leadershipiq/goal-setting-theory-locke-latham

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Episode 5: Teamwork Takes Time: Navigating Tuckman's Stages of Group Development Model

Saison 1 · Épisode 5

vendredi 25 avril 2025 • Durée 11:40

Tuckman's Stages of Group Development Model—forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning—might sound like corporate buzzwords, but it's a powerful way to understand how teams evolve. In this episode, Ryan explores how this model plays out in nonprofit settings, with implications for leaders and team members. Whether you're managing a board, staff, or volunteers, knowing your group stage can help guide it forward. Listen in!

📚 Resources for Further Exploration

🔍 Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399.
- Seminal theory article

📄 Tuckman, B. W., & Jensen, M. A. C. (1977). Stages of small-group development revisited. Group & Organization Studies, 2(4), 419–427.
- Adds the adjourning stage

🛠️ MindTools: Tuckman's Stages of Team Development
https://www.mindtools.com/ay49bon/tuckmans-forming-storming-norming-performing
- Model overview and application tips

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Episode 4: When Consensus Hurts: Understanding Groupthink

Saison 1 · Épisode 4

mercredi 23 avril 2025 • Durée 16:15

In this episode, Ryan breaks down the concept of Groupthink—what it is, how it creeps into decision-making, and why even smart teams can fall into its trap. From history books to meeting rooms, Ryan explores how to spot it and stop it before it derails your mission.

🧠 Groupthink

Coined by Irving Janis in the 1970s

📖 Learn more:

Overview on Verywell Mind:
👉 https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-groupthink-2795213
Bay of Pigs context from History.com:
👉 https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/bay-of-pigs-invasion
Bay of Pigs lesson on leadership (JFK Library):
👉 https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/the-bay-of-pigs

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Episode 3: Herzberg's Two-Factor (Motivation-Hygiene) Theory of Motivation

Saison 1 · Épisode 3

mardi 8 avril 2025 • Durée 07:37

This episode is all about motivation! Ryan discusses Herzberg's (1959) Two-Factor, or Motivation-Hygiene, Theory of Motivation. This theory may be aging, but it's still very relevant in the workplace today. Ryan discusses the factors of the theory and how they contribute to motivating employees. Enjoy!

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Episode 2: Training and Motivation: What Works Best for Nonprofits?

Saison 1 · Épisode 2

mercredi 2 avril 2025 • Durée 08:03

Ryan explains a training domain model for nonprofit organizations to adopt. The 4-stage model is explained, and each stage is linked to motivation. Which stages are the most motivating for employees? Listen in!

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Episode 1: Pilot feat. Timothy James Consulting

Saison 1 · Épisode 1

dimanche 6 août 2023 • Durée 32:17

The first official episode of the Mission 501 Podcast! Guest Tim Blonsky from Timothy James Consulting and I discuss workforce development, apprenticeships, and their impact on the nonprofit employment world. Additional football banter!

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