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Why Embracing Past Legacies is Essential for Leading a New Team
29 Aug 2024
00:07:18
How can new leaders earn trust from day one?
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host and leadership expert Russel Lolacher dives into the importance of honoring past legacies when joining a team. Whether you're stepping into a new role or leading an established group, understanding the history behind their successes and challenges is key to effective leadership. Russel shares practical steps for respecting the past, engaging with the present, and shaping the future.
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How to Cultivate Leadership Resilience and Brilliance with Simon Bailey
27 Aug 2024
00:26:26
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, keynote speaker, research and success coach Simon Bailey on what it takes for leadership resilience and brilliance.
Simon shares his insights and experience in...
Resilience is a double-edged sword.
Brilliance is a necessary compliment to resilience in leadership.
Generational differences in resilience and emotional expression.
Stay on Track: The Power of Setting Leadership Guardrails
25 Jul 2024
00:09:39
What if leadership guardrails are the secret to staying on track?
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership expert Russel Lolacher explores the crucial role these boundaries play in challenging leaders and offering perspectives they might otherwise miss. Russel shares real-world questions that effective guardrails should raise and reveals how they can transform both your leadership and workplace culture.
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How Leaders Can Recognize and Address Anxiety at Work with Dr. MH Pelletier
05 Sep 2023
00:52:03
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and psychologist Dr. Marie-Helene (MH) Pelletier on how to address anxiety in the workplace and how to be better prepared for it.
MH shares her insights and experience with...
What the reality of anxiety can look like.
How helpful context can be in combating anxious environments.
The role of boundaries in resilience to anxiety.
The leader's and organization's role in managing employee anxiety
Where companies get it wrong in addressing mental health.
The differences between stress and anxiety.
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Leadership and Performance Reviews - Does Our Employer Care About Our Success?
31 Aug 2023
00:08:28
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares the questions we need to ask to know if the organization we work for cares about us.
It's important to understand that our success is our responsibility, but that doesn't let company's off the hook when it comes to investing in its employees.
How do we know that the organization that we invest our time and effort into isn't just looking at us as a means to an end but rather as a partner in growth, productivity and creating value? Russel poses some questions we can ask to review the performance of the organization we've committed to.
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What It Takes To Light the Spark in Leadership for Meaningful Change with Gregg Brown
29 Aug 2023
00:42:02
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, consultant and keynote speaker Gregg Brown on what it takes to spark action and lead change that matters in the workplace.
Gregg shares his insights and experience with...
Why someone at work would need to "spark" action.
The importance of understanding ourself before sparking change.
What to do with naysayers to change.
How to approach an organization that is risk adverse.
When the best time to spark action in your organization may be.
How storytelling is key to influencing change.
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How Leadership Can Fix The Work Relationship With Time Management with Mike Vardy
22 Aug 2023
00:46:39
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with productivity expert and author Mike Vardy on our relationship with time management in the workplace and how we can look at it differently. (Originally published: Oct. 17, 2022)
Mike shares his thoughts and experience with...
How productivity has changed with the pandemic
Why "time management" is the wrong term
The relationship between mindset and tactics
Who's responsibility is it better have a relationship with time - individually or management?
Where to start when you want to address overwhelm
The trial and error of time management personalization
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares the importance of proactively reassessing ourselves as leaders, whenever we want.
Russel tells the story of how we look to established dates like New Years, or fiscal year end, to learn and refocus our efforts. To reinvest in what's working and address any failures. But it's important to understand the power in not waiting.
As leaders, we have the power to take in information daily and use it frequently to improve our leadership, our teams and our organization. We shouldn't be waiting for a yearly survey to understand our employees and support them. Russel breaks down how identity fits into our reflection, the questions we could ask to understand our relationships and when we can start to make things better (spoiler - anytime).
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How To Find Belonging for the LGBTQIA+ Community at Work with John Volturo and Peter Galdolfo
15 Aug 2023
00:46:28
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with executive coaches and consultants John Volturo and Peter Gandolfo on the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community at work and steps needed to be more inclusive.
John and Peter share their thoughts, stories and experience with...
The challenge of the rainbow glass ceiling.
Who is responsible for diversity and equity in an organization.
What to look for and do to ensure an organization was LGBTQ+ supportive before applying.
How organizations can support the creation of ERGs (employee resource groups).
How remote work can be supportive of diversity and inclusion.
Why the language and phrases we use matter in relation to inclusivity.
The ingredients to a successful ERG to support LGBTQ+.
Why listening sessions and who is included is so vital.
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Soft Skills Suggestion - Really Listen to the One Word Answer
10 Aug 2023
00:07:46
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher asks us to see one word answers as a red flag for employee disengagement.
Russel tells the story of how employees and colleagues using one word answers to questions and requests can be a sign of a cracked relationship. And the opportunity it offers leaders to proactively investigate the issue and create a safe space to the disengagement together.
Curiosity, empathy and proactive leadership are key in mending a broken relationship, we just have to be ready to listen to the signs we're in one. Russel offers suggestions on how we can take steps to rebuild those relationships at work.
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How Leaders Can Raise Self-Awareness for Our Promotability with Amii Barnard-Bahn
08 Aug 2023
00:44:18
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with executive consultant and keynote speaker Amii Barnard-Bahn on how our awareness of ourselves and our environment can help with our promotability.
Amii shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
Defining awareness as it relates to promotability.
Why you should embrace awareness at work.
How to determine our own self awareness.
The importance of feedback and how to ask for it.
How to evaluate a culture in how it supports promotability.
How to set ourselves up for success in how we show up for others.
What is the organization's role in setting the tone for promotability.
What is the number #1 thing that gets in the way of promotability.
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Stop Dismissing Dismissive Language - A Leadership Reminder
03 Aug 2023
00:09:38
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares a story of how dismissive language can happen at work and how we can stop using it.
Russel tells the story of how leaders can dismiss employees, even when those employees are being honest and vulnerable, and what that dismissal can actually communicate to the larger organization.
Curiosity and awareness can be incredibly helpful in preventing leaders from being dismissive and better supporting those they are in charge of. Russel breaks down how we can take steps to avoid a dismissive communication style.
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How Leadership Creates and Respects Culture in a Remote Work World with Janet Livingstone
01 Aug 2023
00:46:17
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with leadership development consultant Janet Livingstone on creating connection and culture with remote and hybrid teams.
Janet shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
The challenges created by remote and hybrid work.
Is resistance to remote work generational?
The connection of mental health and remote work.
Where to start when learning to engage with remote workers.
Why connection is so key for remote teams.
How do you connect a remote team to the larger culture.
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The Power of Presence: How to Show Up Right at Work w/ Shelley Golden
23 Jul 2024
00:51:45
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with personal branding image consultant Shelley Golden on the importance of appearance and how to show up in the right way for work.
Shelley shares her experience and insight in the...
Importance of appearance on perception.
Standards of professional attire.
Detailed appearance reflects work ethic.
Comfort can still work with professionalism.
Five-step process to improve our virtual presence.
Why Leaders Need to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
27 Jul 2023
00:07:51
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares a story of leadership being comfortable with being uncomfortable. And how we can too.
Russel demonstrates one of his favourite moments at a recent keynote, where an executive publicly shared their discomfort to their peers, demonstrated vulnerability and modelled great leadership in doing so.
Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is difficult for many leaders, so Russel shares a few tips on how to take those first steps in embracing those moments, learning from them and becoming a better leader.
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What It Takes for Leadership to Solve Employee Apathy with Justin Robbins
25 Jul 2023
00:50:32
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with keynote speaker, consultant and analyst Justin Robbins on addressing employee apathy in the workplace - as a leader, as an organization and as an individual.
Justin shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...
How legacy checks support organizational values.
Setting up for success in onboarding.
The key driver of employee apathy.
What are early warning signs of apathy.
How coaching is a solution to employee apathy.
When do we know we’re successful at diminishing apathy.
What it looks like to tackle our own leadership apathy.
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Leader's Lead: The Problem With Passive Leadership
20 Jul 2023
00:08:08
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the problem with passive leadership, what it looks like and how to change it in ourselves.
A survey from State University in New York found passive leadership led to employee role overload, role conflict and role ambiguity, which negatively impacted mental health.
Russel shares examples of passive leadership, why it could have bigger impacts to the culture than we might believe and steps to be more proactive in how we lead.
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How Leadership Can Define The Ways To Pursue Power at Work with Dr. Stephen Barden
18 Jul 2023
00:51:48
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and leadership coach-mentor Dr. Stephen Barden on how we can learn to balance power to improve the workplace and the dangers of its misuse.
Stephen shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...
The definition of power.
How authority and influence play a role in power.
Why "leading from the front" is nonsense.
How power can prevent an organization from innovating.
Why understanding power balance is key to improving the organization.
The vital role of continuous learning.
Where to start in obtaining power and influence at work.
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How Leaders Can Show Up With Positivity at Work with Rita Ernst
12 Jul 2023
00:50:53
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with executive coach and author Rita Ernst on showing up with positivity at work, why that's so important and what that looks like.
RIta shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
Positivity as being your authentic self at work.
How confirmation bias gets in our way.
Showing up positively includes standing up for a better workplace.
The misconceptions of positivity.
How newer generations are more apt to fight for a positive workplace.
The first steps on our road to being more positive.
Rethinking culture starting at the top of an organization.
Why honesty could be your positivity weapon in a tough environment.
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What Leaders Believe and Employees Know - A R@W Note
06 Jul 2023
00:07:51
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the gap between leadership assumptions and employee reality.
Numerous surveys have been conducted by SHRM, Deloitte, Forrester showing executives have a very different perception of their organizational culture than those who work for them.
Russel asks the question, "but how do you know?" to challenge those leaders who make assumptions, dismiss data they don't agree with or have far too small of a network to know what's really going on. He also offers ideas on how to embrace employees and the challenges they face.
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What Leadership Can Understand About Intrapreneurship and Its Importance via Kareem Rahaman
04 Jul 2023
00:38:29
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with intrapreneur and entrepreneur Kareem Rahaman on why intrapreneurship needs to be embraced in the workplace.
Kareem shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...
What is intrapreneurship and what does it look like.
Who is best suited in an organization to be an intrapreneur.
How intrapreneurship can work in a traditional organization.
What are the leadership qualities necessary to support intrapreneurship.
How intrapreneurship helps employee retention.
What you need to do to sell intrapreneurship.
How to cultivate intrapreneurship.
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Hey Leadership - Kindness is Defining What Workplace Words Mean
29 Jun 2023
00:06:52
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares the importance of defining the words we use at work.
Miscommunication in the workplace can cost millions of dollars, but it can also cost employee connection. Defining terms we deem important can help with that.
Leadership, diversity, innovation... all words overly used in our work cultures but rarely are they defined as to what they mean for the organization. If we aren't clear, others assume. And that can only cause further problems at work.
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Why the Power of Language Is Essential for Trusted Work Relationships with Ingrid Christensen
27 Jun 2023
00:46:33
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, speaker and entrepreneur Ingrid Christensen on the role language and communication have in building trust in the workplace.
Ingrid shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
How trust is defined so personally for each of us.
What does trust-based communication look like.
How do you know if trust is established.
Why trust starts with ourselves.
The importance of communication to build trust in an emergency.
What the language of distrust feels like.
Remote work offers new challenges to build trust.
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Our Influence On That Lingering Emotional Aftertaste
22 Jun 2023
00:08:56
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares a term that former guest Amber Naslund left him with - emotional aftertaste.
Do leaders understand the impact and the emotional residue they leave, for good or bad, that can stay for years and even decades? Rarely.
Russel shares what that emotional aftertaste can look like and the areas we can focus on to ensure we better understand the impacts we have.
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Human Skills, Leadership Skills Are Anything But Soft
18 Jul 2024
00:09:44
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher digs into "soft skills" and why calling them soft couldn't be further from the truth.
Though language around "soft skills" is changing, the importance we put on these essential skills continues to struggle. Russel shares multiple reasons why these skills are so important and why organizations need to take them more seriously in order to create a healthy and successful organization.
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How To Address the Challenges for Gender Equity at Work via Bonnie Low-Kramen
20 Jun 2023
00:53:27
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, global trainer and CEO Bonnie Low-Kramen on the challenges and work needed to be done for gender equity in the workplace.
Bonnie shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
Gender equity still doesn't exist in the workplace.
How equity is a family and human issue, not a gender one.
How women should prepare for job negotiations.
The problems with onboarding.
How the "broken rung" can be addressed.
The added challenges of bullying and harassment for women.
Why women don't speak up in exit interviews.
What needs to happen for gender equity to move forward.
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The Feels of Being Heard Lead to Better Employee Engagement
15 Jun 2023
00:09:47
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks on the importance of being heard at work for employee engagement.
According to a study published in the Harvard Business Review, employees who feel heard are 4.6 times more likely to perform their best work. Additionally, a Gallup study found that employees who feel their voice is heard at work are 3.5 times more likely to be engaged.
Russel shares why it's important to feel heard, ways we can show we aren't listening and the ways we can show we are.
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Why We Have to Prioritize Continuous Improvement with Penny St. Antoine
13 Jun 2023
00:49:17
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with award-winning organizational leader and Senior VP Penny St. Antoine on the importance of continuous improvement and how it looks different for every employee.
Penny shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
When is the best time to foster continuous improvement.
What continuous improvement looks in a remote workplace.
The different forms of continuous improvement.
What if someone is happy in their job and don't want to improve.
How you prioritize improvement when you're always in meetings.
The importance of modelling behaviour.
How to help employees with their career journey.
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher declares that no meeting should ever happen without an agenda.
A lack of agenda equals a lack of respect.
According to a studies by the Harvard Business Review, meetings with clear agendas are 80-150% more productive than those without.
Russel shares why it's important to have an agenda and the negative impacts of not having one, as well as how to better prepare for your meetings.
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Why We Need to Create Digital Culture in a Remote Workplace with Bailey Parnell
06 Jun 2023
00:41:22
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with SkillsCamp and #SafeSocial founder Bailey Parnell on how we need to look at creating digital culture for remote work.
Bailey shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
Should employers be free to review employee social media.
The mental health impacts to those working in social media.
What is the employer's role in keeping staff safe on social.
The linkages between culture and digital culture in remote work.
Why intention is integral to creating culture in digital work.
Executive presence on digital platforms isn't necessary.
Bullying behaviour on social media is no different than in person.
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks the importance of words leaders use and understanding their meaning in that workplace.
A 2014 Salesforce report found that 86% of employees and executives believe that lack of collaboration and ineffective communication are responsible for workplace failures.
Russel shares why it's important to know what your words mean, what questions to ask to make sure you do and how vital it is to understand your audience.
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What It Takes to Build a Resilient Workplace Culture via Neil Pretty
30 May 2023
00:51:47
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with CEO, keynote speaker and cabinet maker Neil Pretty on the ingredients to building a resilient workplace culture and where we get it wrong.
Neil shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...
The definition of resiliency.
Where intention for resiliency needs to start in an organization.
How resiliency should work for a healthy culture.
How we'll know when resiliency efforts aren't working.
What is the key to maintaining a resilient culture.
How relationships support resiliency.
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks about the need to prioritize curiosity over assumption when entering a new work environment or connecting with a new team.
According to a 2018 survey conducted by Gallup, employees who demonstrate curiosity in the workplace are more likely to be innovative, adaptable, and high-performing. Specifically, the survey found that highly curious employees were more likely to generate new ideas and solutions, adapt to change, and find innovative solutions to problems.
Russel shares the questions we should ask ourselves and ask our new team, the assumptions we shouldn't make and some steps to think about to improve building workplace connections.
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How To Take On Compassionate Accountability at Work with Marc Lesser
22 May 2023
00:43:35
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with CEO, executive coach and Zen teacher Marc Lesser on creating the mindset and practice of compassionate accountability.
Marc shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...
What is compassionate accountability.
How to add compassionate accountability into our culture.
How to handle conflict with compassionate accountability.
The importance of a mindfulness practice.
The impacts from home to the workplace.
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When Leadership Yells FIRE! Ending the Fire Drill Mentality
18 May 2023
00:08:09
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks about perpetual urgency - its impacts on workplace culture and the steps emerging leaders can take to change that mindset.
According to a study conducted by the American Psychological Association in 2017, employees who experience high levels of job-related urgency are more likely to experience burnout and stress.
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Why Understanding NeuroScience is Key to Stress and Burnout w/ Nina Nesdoly
16 Jul 2024
00:55:07
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with researcher and work stress and burnout prevention consultant Nina Nesdoly on how understanding neuroscience is the key to addressing stress and burnout.
How Soft Skills Establish and Defend Boundaries at Work with Tammy McKinney
16 May 2023
00:45:43
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with CEO, leadership coach and entrepreneur mentor Tammy McKinney on defining and establishing our boundaries at work, including how to defend them.
Tammy shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
A definition of what boundaries are.
The difference of boundaries as a reaction vs. proactive.
The varying types of boundaries to be aware of.
What to do when your culture doesn't embrace boundary setting.
How boundaries reflect workplace culture.
How to handle when our boundaries are crossed.
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A Leadership Question - What Is Your Demotivation Strategy?
11 May 2023
00:08:58
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks about demotivation and the activities organizations unintentionally allow to happen to demotivate their employees.
Organizations may not have a set in stone demotivation strategy, but it is working.
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How To Follow the Playbook for Psychological Safety at Work with Minette Norman
08 May 2023
00:40:44
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with DEI consultant and author Minette Norman on the playbook to follow to create psychological safety and be more human in the workplace.
Minette shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
What is psychological safety and why it's misunderstood.
Where to start in creating psychological safety.
Self-awareness's role in safety at work.
Why organizations might not adopt psychological safety practices.
How to create a psychologically safe space for feedback.
The degrees of psychological safety.
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What We Can Do to Stop Bullying at Work with Rita Chand
01 May 2023
00:39:29
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with culture consultant and wellness counsellor Rita Chand on what bullying in the workplace feels like, looks like and what we can do about it.
Rita shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
The reaction when you don't realize you're being bullied.
The various forms of bullying.
What covert bullying can look like.
The changing perception of bullying.
What the personal toll of being bullied feels like.
How organizations can work to address bullying.
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How Learning Moments Drive Culture Change via Garry Ridge
25 Apr 2023
00:35:23
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, consultant and former WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge on how learning moments for leadership are integral to the success of culture change.
Garry shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...
What a learning moment is for leaders.
What change looks when implementing new policies in a large organization.
The ingredients in properly changing a culture.
The four pillars for successfully shepherding an organization
What leaders are getting wrong right now
How Garry motivates his own leadership
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Why We Should Mix Candour with Communications at Work with Lisa Bloch
18 Apr 2023
00:33:36
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with communications expert and candour advocate Lisa Bloch on intentionally bringing candour into workplace communications.
Lisa shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
What is candour.
When not to use candour.
How to handle candour with executives.
Facts vs stories in how they support candour.
Who sets the tone for candour.
Importance of direct, personal communication in being candid.
Candour in employee interviews.
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Why Leaders Need People Analytics to Understand The Voice of Employee with Dr. Kalifa Oliver
11 Apr 2023
00:52:05
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher chats with psychologist and data analyst Dr. Kalifa Oliver on the importance of people analytics when hearing the voice of employee (VOE) at work.
Kalifa shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
Why survey fatigue is a myth.
The importance of intent when gathering data.
Four approaches to continuous listening.
Why data is more important than what is assumed.
What gets in the way of properly collecting data.
When anonymous surveys are necessary.
Why stories and people are more important than data.
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How To Understand the Key to Motivating Employees with Will Mahon
04 Apr 2023
00:46:11
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher chats with training and people developer Will Mahon, on the importance of motivation - the different motivational styles of your employees, the benefits to the organization and how as a leader or colleague you can work to connect and motivate others.
This episode was originally released March, 2022.
Will shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...
How motivation has changed in the workplace
The seven motivational styles to better understand and motivate your organization
The steps to start motivating staff
Where leaders get it wrong when trying to motivate employees
What happens to an organization that doesn't have motivated staff
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What It Takes For Leadership To Foster a Consent Culture with Dr. Lauren Appio
21 Mar 2023
00:41:47
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher chats with speaker and psychologist Dr. Lauren Appio on creating and fostering a consent culture in the workplace to give employees agency and choice.
Lauren shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
What consent culture actually is.
The importance of fostering this type of culture
What a consent culture looks like through the hiring process.
The four areas of work it takes to build a consent culture
How leaders get this type of culture wrong and why
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How To Reinvent Leadership in the Workplace with Hamza Khan
14 Mar 2023
00:48:05
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with academic and best selling author Hamza Khan on the importance of reinventing leadership to improve the workplace and the employee experience.
Hamza shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...
Why essential skills are future-proof.
The reinvention history of leadership.
How crisis influences leadership.
How leaders are dropping the ball with return to office.
That S.I.D.E. is an answer to a chaotic world.
Where to start in reinventing our leadership.
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the importance of what do as much as how we do it in our leadership.
No leader wants to hurt or fracture their team culture, but if we don't better align our intentions with our actions, we could do far more damage than we realize. Russel shares real world examples of how well-intended leaders missed the mark from what they wanted to achieve vs how they went about executing it, as well as a few things we should consider if we want to lead better.
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How Leadership Can Address Ageism in the Workplace with Patti Temple Rocks
07 Mar 2023
00:47:25
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, speaker and age inclusivity advocate Patti Temple Rocks on ageism in the workplace, what it looks like and how to address it.
Patti shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...
What is ageism and being ageist in the workplace.
How ageism can impact mental health.
Misconceptions about age at work.
Why we need to value older workers.
Some of the warning signs of ageism.
The role of ageism and gender.
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How to Invest in Employee Engagement Through The Power of Employee Ideas with Will Read
28 Feb 2023
00:38:59
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Sideways6 founder and CEO Will Read on the importance of employee ideas and how to generate and tap into them.
Will shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...
How having your ideas heard helps foster employee connection.
How to convince organizations to take employee ideas seriously.
Why clarity in asking for ideas is better than generalities.
How do you define "good" ideas?
How incorporating anonymity is a good approach.
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Why Leadership Should Invest In Work Ethic with Josh Davies
21 Feb 2023
00:44:08
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with the CEO for Work Ethic Development Josh Davies on what goes into the an employee's work ethic and how to bring your "A" game.
Josh shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...
The seven work behaviours that define work ethic.
Anyone can focus on skills to improve their work ethic.
How defining terms organizationally and culturally is important.
Work Ethic Gap and what changing factors may be influencing it.
How the pandemic has impacted the understanding of work ethic.
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