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What do we do when people's behavior or performance are not aligned with the values and commitments of an organization? Corrective action is one tool for helping team members know when they are not meeting expectations and what steps they need to take to perform at a high level. Corrective action may not be your favorite topic, but it is critical. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke discuss the elements of good corrective action, and how to make it effective. 

  

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This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded in Big Sky, Montana 

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Giving and receiving feedback is critical to individual and team success, yet for many people feedback can feel threatening or unwelcome. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and Chris discuss how to give feedback that is helpful and leads to high performance.  

 

  

Credits:  

This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded onsite in Tulsa, OK  

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The rise of nihilism, the rejection of all moral principles, or the belief that life is meaningless can be challenging to discuss. However, if we are going to be Intentional Leaders, we must be willing to notice changes in the world around us. The good news is that once we see nihilism, we can use the principles of hope to bring about change in ourselves and our organizations.   

   

Credits:   

This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded online.   

Music by Evan Grim. Find his music on Apple Music. 

The ongoing effects of the great resignation, changing job markets, and COVID have left leaders with the difficult task of guiding tired, overworked, and often traumatized teams. Leaders must care for the well-being of team members while keeping performance high. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke, Hannah, and Chris discuss how Mihály Csíkszentmihályi's concept of Flow State allows leaders to match the level of challenge to the team's ability. 

 

Research in this episode:

THE COVID STATES PROJECT: A 50-STATE COVID-19 SURVEY REPORT #54: MENTAL HEALTH IN THE US - http://news.northeastern.edu/uploads/COVID-19_CONSORTIUM_REPORT_54_DEPRESSION-May2021.pdf

 

Flow State - https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Graph-of-Csikszentmihalyis-flow-state-when-a-persons-ability-to-execute-a-task_fig1_279226015 

 

This could be why you're depressed or anxious - Johann Hari: https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_this_could_be_why_you_re_depressed_or_anxious?language=en

 

Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong - Johann Hari: https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong

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Many companies strive to be innovative, but they don't create a culture and environment that encourages innovation. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Ben join guest Kevin Strauss to discuss his new book, Innovate the 1%. Kevin makes the case that the real foundation of innovation is healthy, high trust, relationships.

 

Find Kevin and his book Innovate the 1% at kevinrstrauss.com or on LinkedIn.

Find Kevin’s company at UchiConnection.com

 

About Kevin Strauss

Kevin R. Strauss, M.E. loves solving problems. He has earned over 75 patents and published more than 10 peer-reviewed papers across multiple industries. He has earned two industry awards for innovation. Kevin’s ideas have helped save lives around the world and generate billions of dollars in revenue. Kevin believes everyone can innovate and he teaches the diverse array of people in organizations and schools how to strengthen the foundational areas.

 

Find Kevin’s book Innovate the 1% at kevinrstrauss.com/innovatethe1percent/

 

Research in this episode:

 

Link Sarah Elkins No longer Virtual Confrence: elkinsconsulting.com/nlv-parkcityut-2021

 

Michal Leberman’s TEDx talk The Social Brain And Its Superpowers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6L3UMlpn78

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Someone with an Ignitor Mindset is willing to take on any challenge and cares for the needs of others. In this episode of Magic in the Room, special guest Marquess Dennis Sr. tells his story of how working jobs that range from marketing to being a DJ, a stop in prison, and learning to commit to constant growth lead him to start Birthright Living Legacy, an organization that equips men to be part of their children’s lives. Marquess embodies Ignitor Mindset and is working to make the world better.

 

Find Marquess and the organizations he is part of here:

 

Marquess on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/marquessdennis

Birthright Living Legacy - brlivinglegacy.com

Tulsa Dream Center - www.tulsadreamcenter.org

 

Research in this episode:

 

The Aladdin Factor: How to Ask for What You Want--And Get It by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, Ben Holden-Crowther 

 

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The last few years have had historic levels of stress that layer the challenges of COIVD on top of ordinary life. When stress mounts, we all turn to habitual behaviors to cope, which are often not healthy. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and guest Bob Schooley discuss how we can stay connected to other people in difficult times and even change our perspective to see stress as a positive force in our lives.

 

Research in this episode:

 

The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It by Kelly McGonigal

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Toneille Bent’s family threw great parties where everyone was welcome and belonged. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and special guest Toneille Bent talk about what it takes to build organizations where everyone belongs, just like those parties. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are characteristics of these organizations, but it takes intentionality, vulnerability, humanity, and courage to reach these ideals.  

Find Toneille Bent on Instagram @essencetialtruths and LInkedIn

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Every year Gallup publishes a report about the workplace. 2021’s report gave us a lot to think about and some critical areas to focus on in 2022. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Luke, and guest Bob Schooley discuss three key takeaways from the State of the Global Workplace: 2021 Report by Gallup.

 

Research in this episode:

The research in this episode comes from the State of the Global Workplace: 2021 Report by Gallup.

 

• 70% of an employee’s experience is tied to their relationship with their supervisor or manager
• 82% of the time companies fail to choose the candidate with the right talents to be an effective manager. 
• Only 31% of managers strongly agree that someone at work encourages their development. 
• Managers also report higher levels of stress, burnout and physical well being then the people they manage. 

 

We referenced Magic in the Room #41: Purpose, Profit & the Role of Service

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Leaders in Tribal Enterprises have the unique responsibility to run their business well and provide leadership and resources to their wider community. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Luke, and guest Brian Gooden discuss his responsibility as a casino GM to provide opportunity, care, and protection to the people in the Tribe. 

 

Find Brian Gooden on LinkedIn, 

 

Find Brian’s Etsy shop Sovernly at www.etsy.com/shop/Sovernly and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/sovernlyshop.

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