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The Mind Tools Expert Voices Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/33d. Total Eps: 8

Each month hosts Jonathan and Rachel take on a workplace hot topic, raiding the archives of 16 years worth of Mind Tools interviews to see what the experts have to say.

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What's the Future of Work - and How Should We Feel About It?

Season 1

Friday, July 28, 2023 • Duration 55:37

What does the future of work look like? Join Rachel and Jonathan as they explore what experts and futurists have to say about how work is changing.

Tackling six key themes, Jonathan explores the pace of change, technology, and collaboration; while Rachel looks at wellbeing and mental health, flexible working, and longevity.

This is the final episode of season one of The Mind Tools Expert Voices Podcast. Hopefully, we'll see you again soon for more expert insights on workplace challenges. In the meantime, you can hear all our Expert Interviews by joining the Mind Tools Club.

Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com

Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years.

Here's an episode transcript PDF.

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April Rinne
Faisal Hoque
Alec Ross
Wayne Visser
Tim Baker
Tracey Follows
David Weinberger
Morra Aarons-Mele
Cary Cooper
Yael Zofi
Liam Martin
Susan Wilner Golden
Andrew Scott

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What Are Quiet Quitting and Quiet Firing?

Episode 7

Thursday, June 29, 2023 • Duration 53:09

Quiet quitting and quiet firing. The meteoric rise of these concepts has changed the way we look at engagement at work. But what do these buzzwords really mean? And how can we navigate these aspects of modern work life?

Join Rachel and Jonathan as they delve into the Mind Tools interview archives to find the answers!

Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com

Here's an episode transcript PDF.

You can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club.

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Steve Goldstein
Teresa Amabile
Tim Baker
Ned Hallowell

What Do You Do About Difficult People?

Episode 6

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 • Duration 50:39

We've all worked with difficult people. But what can you do about it? From time-wasters and perfectionists to know-it-alls and pessimists, in this episode discover how to handle the six types of difficult co-workers.

Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com

Here's an episode transcript PDF.

You can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club.

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Rick Brinkman
Melanie Katzman
Jay Winner
Robin Koval
Mark Goulston

How Do You Make Feedback Less Painful - And Still Useful?

Episode 5

Friday, April 28, 2023 • Duration 51:16

Feedback can be tricky. If you're giving feedback, you probably feel worried about your approach and about how the other person will feel. If you're the receiver, you might feel vulnerable and even under attack. From either side, feedback is delicate!

So, in this episode, Rachel and Jonathan raid the Mind Tools interview archives to find ways we can make feedback a little easier.

Jonathan collates advice on giving feedback and making performance conversations safe and productive. Rachel then looks at techniques for taking the stress out of receiving feedback, so we can get the most from hearing what others have to say about us.

Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com

Here's an episode transcript PDF.

You can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club.

Find a featured interview:

(please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall, Club members have full access)

Gretchen Spreitzer
Susan

How Do I Stop Wasting My Day?

Episode 4

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 • Duration 47:10

In an age of distractions and competing priorities, how can we tackle procrastination and poor time management? In this episode, Rachel and Jonathan discover what it takes to get the most out of a workday.

Jonathan looks at narrowing down what should go on your to-do list for the day. And Rachel then explores how you actually get it done – both aided, as always, with advice from our treasure trove of expert interviews.

Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com

Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years.

Here's an episode transcript PDF.

And you can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club.

Find a featured interview:

(please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall)

Bob Tobin
Peter Bregman
Francesca Gino
Kristen Cox

What Makes A Great Team Now?

Episode 3

Monday, February 27, 2023 • Duration 52:33

What is it that makes a team great in today's work environment? Has it changed since the pandemic? In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel attempt to uncover the secrets of putting together the best possible team – all with the help of our expert voices.

Rachel shows how you go about putting together a great team – from recruitment through to performance. And Jonathan takes the perspective of a team member, looking at how to make it work from the inside.

What do you think makes a team great? Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com

Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years.

Here's an episode transcript PDF.

And you can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club.

Find a featured interview:

(please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall)

Elisabeth Marx
Yael Zofi
Lou Adler

What Is Psychological Safety? (And Why Does It Matter?)

Episode 2

Friday, January 13, 2023 • Duration 43:52

This time, Rachel and Jonathan take on the idea of "psychological safety." What does it mean? Where does it come from? And why does it matter?

Looking at it from the perspective of both an employer and the individual, this episode weaves together the insights of experts from a range of disciplines, including an interview with Amy Edmonson who coined the term psychological safety.

What do you think about psychological safety? Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com

Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years.

Here's an episode transcript PDF.

And you can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club.

Find an interview:

(please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall)

Amy Edmondson
Tal Ben Shahar
Pippa Grange

Can I Ask For More Pay?

Episode 1

Friday, December 9, 2022 • Duration 42:45

Welcome to the first episode of The Mind Tools Expert Voices Podcast! In this brand-new podcast series, hosts Rachel and Jonathan tackle workplace hot topics, raiding the back catalog of Mind Tools' Expert Interviews to find answers and insight.

In Episode 1 we look at remuneration. When is it acceptable to ask for more pay? How do you do it? And, if you're the boss, what do you do when your people ask for a raise?

Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com

Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years.

You can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club.

And you can access a full transcript of the episode.

Find an interview:

(please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall)

Annie McKee
Dorie Clark
Robert Kaplan
Melanie Katzman

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