Psych in Business – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Kolmstetter, the Chief People Officer at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Dr. Kolmstetter offers insights into her role and the importance of a people-first culture in organizational success.

Dr. Elizabeth Kolmstetter is an industrial and organizational psychologist with over 30 years of public service. As CISA's Chief People Officer, she leads initiatives to enhance workforce strategy, leadership, and employee well-being.

Dr. Kolmstetter discusses the unique responsibilities of a Chief People Officer, focusing on the importance of holistic employee support, data-driven leadership, and fostering a collaborative culture at CISA.

Key Takeaways:

• Holistic Employee Support: CISA prioritizes employee well-being through coaching and support programs.
• Data-Driven Leadership: Leveraging data to enhance leadership decisions and organizational culture.
• Collaborative Culture: Training employees to adopt a partnership mindset for mission success.
• Intentional Leadership: Embedding core values into daily practices to build a healthy culture.

To learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Kolmstetter and connect with her, visit her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-kolmstetter-8217289/ 

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde chats with Dr. Robin Stacia, a clinical psychologist, consultant, and founder of Sage Consulting Network. Dr. Stacia shares her expertise in governance, leadership, and organizational behavior, focusing on the role of executive boards in organizational success.

Dr. Robin Stacia specializes in governance and leadership consulting. With a background in clinical psychology, she has over 25 years of experience and has transitioned into helping executive boards perform at their best.

Dr. Stacia discusses the critical function of executive boards, the importance of governance, and the value of diversity in board composition. She also touches on managing conflict constructively and how regular assessments can improve board performance.

Key Takeaways:

• Role of Governance: Governance is essential for maintaining organizational oversight, strategy, and compliance, especially in nonprofit organizations.
• Diversity and Composition: A diverse board composition brings a wide range of perspectives, enhancing the board's ability to serve the community effectively.
• Healthy Conflict: Constructive conflict is beneficial for boards, allowing for authentic discussions and better decision-making.
• Board Development: Regular assessments and development plans are crucial for boards to perform at their highest levels and adapt to changing dynamics.

To learn more about Dr. Robin Stacia, connect with her by visiting her website: https://sageconsultingnetwork.com/

In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde explores the emotional and psychological challenges faced by Dr. Emily Carter, the acting CEO of Blue River's Hospital, as she navigates significant organizational change. This episode delves into the application of practical psychology in the workplace, focusing on how understanding the personal impact of change can improve leadership effectiveness and employee relations.

Dr. Emily Carter is tasked with the challenging implementation of Optima Health System's (OHS) electronic health record (EHR) system within six months, despite recently investing in a new EHR system. Additionally, she faces financial losses, staff turnover, absenteeism, and the pressure of maintaining the hospital's public image. Feeling overwhelmed, Dr. Carter turns to a psychologist friend for guidance on how to manage these changes effectively.

Key Takeaways

• Personal Impact: Dr. Carter learns to focus on how the EHR system change affects her as both a physician and a leader.

• Emotional Responses: She identifies emotions like frustration, anxiety, helplessness, and anger that influence her behaviors.

• Behavioral Chain Analysis: Dr. Carter connects her emotional responses to specific behaviors, such as defiance and disengagement.

• Normalizing Resistance: Resistance to change is a natural response driven by the brain's preference for routine and familiarity.

• Leader's Journey: Leaders often forget their own initial resistance to change when communicating new directives.

• Compassionate Leadership: Understanding the psychological aspects of change helps leaders approach change more compassionately.

• Future Strategies: The episode will discuss strategies to help leaders and their teams move from resistance to acceptance.

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In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde explains how working memory is used in deliberate decision-making. He discusses how working memory declines with age and how this can affect decision-making. He also explores the use of unconscious cognition, also known as intuition, as an alternative method of decision-making. Finally, he discusses the risks of bias when using intuition.

 You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/

In this episode, join Dr. Ernest Wayde as he engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Tamara Lyn, the visionary behind High Ready Coaching and Consulting. Dr. Lyn's journey through the realms of criminal justice is truly exceptional. While serving as the Warden of a federal prison she was one of only four psychologists serving in the role. Remarkably, she also held the distinction of being one of the few female Wardens.

Throughout the interview, Dr. Lyn unveils captivating narratives from her tenure as a Warden and imparts invaluable insights into her adept handling of pandemic-induced challenges. Her strategic focus on cultivating psychological safety among both staff and inmates stands out, along with her embodiment of resilience and adaptability through the application of positive psychology techniques such as mindfulness and gratitude.

Leveraging her psychological acumen, Dr. Lyn illustrates how she deftly applied her expertise to navigate uncharted waters, consistently achieving favorable outcomes. In a spirit of wisdom, she encourages us to embrace uncertainty as an avenue for learning, growth, and exploration.

You can visit her business website at: www.highreadycoaching.com

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, dives into the core components of organizational strategy: people and processes. In today's discussion, we'll explore the significance of the people element in this equation.

 You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/

In this episode, join your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, as he engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Jennifer Wisdom from Wisdom Consulting. Dr. Wisdom boasts a rich background as a licensed and board-certified psychologist, accomplished author, consultant, and engaging speaker. With a remarkable 25-year journey, she has adeptly navigated intricate landscapes in healthcare, government, and education.

Delving into her academic voyage, Dr. Wisdom elaborates on her distinctive approach to harnessing the dynamics of politics within these realms. She adeptly guides us through a redefined perspective on politics, framing it as the art of negotiation in pursuit of our objectives. In this light, politics emerges as a powerful instrument of leadership.

 Drawing from her wealth of experience, Dr. Wisdom generously shares insights from her collaborations with education and healthcare magnates. She paints vivid examples of how she empowers leaders to unravel convoluted and unproductive systems, propelling them towards their aspirations.

 Furthermore, Dr. Wisdom demonstrates the profound influence of psychology on her endeavors. She masterfully incorporates her psychological expertise, honed through working with children, into her toolkit for guiding clients through effective problem-solving techniques.

 You can visit her business website at: https://www.leadwithwisdom.com

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, discusses the value of having women in leadership.  He shares psychological research that shows how women in leadership bring unique value to businesses. 

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In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, interviews Dr. Mira Brancu, founder and CEO of Towerscope. Dr. Brancu is a leadership consultant and coach who helps executives and their teams lead well today and better navigate tomorrow. She focuses her efforts on the professional and economic empowerment of female leaders.

Dr. Brancu describes her own leadership journey and the challenges she faced as a woman. She shares how she uses that experience to fuel her desire and expertise to help other women in aspiring for leadership positions.

Dr. Brancu also talks about the challenges that women face in the workplace, including discrimination, unconscious bias, and a lack of representation. She discusses how she works to overcome these challenges, and she provides advice for women who are aspiring to leadership positions.

Visit her business website at: https://gotowerscope.com/

In this episode, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde, speaks about the great leaders he has had during his career and how they have influenced his leadership approach.

You can visit his business website at: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/