Your Morning Commute
Shelley Smith
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Tune in Monday - Friday to listen to YOUR MORNING COMMUTE. The only podcast providing executives straight talk about all things workplace culture because culture is never built in a day. It’s built every day. This is Shelley Smith, the culture curator and CEO of Premier Rapport where culture matters. If you want to connect with me keep listening and come join the conversation as a culture curator member or get professionally certified as a culture curator. Find out more at premierrapport.com. Now let’s get through today’s traffic jam together.
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Ep 548 YMC: 9 Decisions that Impact Your Career
With 35K decisions a day - many choices directly impact your career long term - as a leader how are you showing up with these nine and guiding your team as well.
Today on the 548th episode of #YourMorningCommute I discuss all 9 - let me know how you are doing? What is your commitment level on each? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 31, 2023
Ep 547 YMC: Defining Your Culture Type
How would you describe your workplace culture 'type'?
There are eight core types of culture...listen in and pick the one that best describes your team and or your company.
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May 26, 2023
Ep 546 YMC: 10 Leadership Fundamentals - get back to basics - stop the chaos
Getting back to basics as a leader means focusing on fundamental principles and practices that are essential for effective leadership. Here are some key aspects to consider:
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Communication: Communication is the foundation of good leadership. Clearly and consistently communicate your vision, goals, and expectations to your team. Actively listen to their feedback, concerns, and ideas. Keep communication channels open and encourage transparency and collaboration.
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Lead by example: Your actions speak louder than words. Model the behavior you expect from your team members. Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and accountability in your own actions. Set high standards and inspire others to follow suit.
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Build relationships: Invest time in building strong relationships with your team members. Get to know them individually, understand their strengths, and provide support and guidance. Foster a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated.
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Provide guidance and mentorship: Help your team members grow and develop their skills. Offer guidance, constructive feedback, and mentorship opportunities. Create a culture of continuous learning and provide resources for professional development.
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Empower and delegate: Trust your team members and empower them to take ownership of their work. Delegate responsibilities and provide them with the authority and resources they need to succeed. Encourage autonomy and decision-making, while also being available to provide guidance and support when needed.
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Set clear goals and expectations: Establish clear goals, objectives, and performance expectations for your team. Ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities. Monitor progress regularly and provide feedback to keep everyone aligned and motivated.
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Foster a positive culture: Create a positive and inclusive work culture that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation. Encourage teamwork, celebrate achievements, and recognize the contributions of individuals. Encourage open communication, creativity, and a willingness to take calculated risks.
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Adaptability and agility: In today's rapidly changing world, leaders must be adaptable and agile. Embrace change, be open to new ideas, and encourage your team to adapt and innovate. Be willing to adjust plans and strategies as needed to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
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Lead with empathy: Show empathy and understanding towards your team members. Recognize their individual needs, concerns, and personal situations. Be approachable, listen actively, and be responsive to their well-being. Support work-life balance and prioritize mental health.
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Continuously reflect and learn: Take time for self-reflection and continuous improvement. Seek feedback from your team and other stakeholders. Learn from your successes and failures, and be open to personal and professional growth.
Remember, leadership is a journey, and it's important to continually reassess and refine your leadership approach based on the needs of your team and the evolving landscape. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 16, 2023
Ep 545 YMC: Results and behavioral hardwiring
People have recipe cards too...humans are so complex and you know we are - so why not find some recipe cards to allow you to better understand your own motivational needs and certainly those of others. Gather those ingredients before you send that email, pop in that office, ask for a meeting, solve a problem, create a new role, set a new strategy...
Today's episode I answer a question I am often asked - why are you so obsessed with Predictive Index and behavioral understandings? I hope you listen in - surely you have 4 minutes today.
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May 9, 2023
Ep 544 YMC: It's the little things; that are a big deal
What little thing(s) are you doing as a leader on the daily that make a big impact on your team?
* Going on a listening tour? or Skip level one to one?
* Morning coffee in the break room or the virtual open call room?
* Random checkin's - yep the cooler talk - pop into the office - sending a private check in message?
* Hand written card to say thank you or celebrate their anniversary or a recent team or individual win?
* Celebrating something personal with your team?
* Mentoring, guiding, advising, big picture thinking, brain storming with your team and the list goes on...
Those little things are a big deal - the question on my mind today is how often are you doing them? Are they a part of how you do, what you do, when you work with your team or just one time a year, never or ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 2, 2023
Ep 543 YMC: 3 Tips to Run Effective Teams
Have you ever wondered why your team isn't on track and accountability seems to be an ongoing concern? When the fire hose is on full blast - no one can consume all that is coming at them - keep it simple with 3 quick tips that are consumable and does move the boat forward.
Today on #YourMorningCommute - this is the topic. 3 Quick Tips to stay on track. Surely you have 4 minutes to listen and see what they are?
Ouch, if you don't have 4 minutes - then we REALLY need to talk.
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Apr 26, 2023
Ep 542 YMC Driving Excellence
How are you driving excellence for yourself, your team, and your organization?
* driving better business results
* driving skills in leaders to be more agile
* driving innovation
* driving with an intention to keep current team members
* driving with a desire and achievement to better attract new talent
* driving an internal pipeline and succession planning across all levels
* driving employee engagement
* driving great communication
* driving and fulfilling account saturation and retention
and above all driving your workplace culture and showing up in your role intentionally --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 19, 2023
Ep 541 YMC: What is stopping you from having conversations
Have you ever been more comfortable telling your coach or a stranger for that matter, about a conversation you should have or you are avoiding all together instead of actually having that conversation with the person or persons that you need to?
If so, you aren't alone. I hear this ALL the time. What we should be saying is being sad to the wrong person...when I am coaching someone and they are telling me about the lack of accountability, the missed timelines, the frustrations they are having with another person and I ask them if they have talked to that person or that team - more often than not, the answer is "NO - I haven't said anything" - immediately I ask why? The reasons of fear, or just plain excuses come flying out their mouths...today I am asking you to stop, just stop - have those conversations, don't avoid them. Avoidance makes things even worse - every - single - time.
Todays podcast I bring up this very topic and give you some tips to get going.
You CAN do this...just take the steps to talk to people. Avoidance is never a good plan or outcome.
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Apr 13, 2023
Ep 540 YMC: What Leaders Expect, Employees Respect
Clear expectations can make a world of difference...do you agree?
I am more likely to hit my mark if I am clear on what the mark is and where it is...do you agree?
So when I say employees will respect what the leaders expect - I mean when leaders are clear on expectations themselves in the simply form can be started and are stated to the employees - then and only then can the employee respect (have self-accountability) around those expectations.
Are you clear on what success means for each team member? Are you clear on each team members strengths, passions, aligned to their role, how success can be measured and would your employee say the same things?
If you are unsure - listen to today's podcast with quick easy steps to find out if you are on the same page? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 6, 2023
Ep 539 YMC: Retention is linked to Training and Development
Decade after decade the data shows the direct correlation between employee satisfaction, engagement and retention to how well we train and development our team members. When they see the roadmap of grow and development on a continual basis - starting with day one onboarding and for years to come - they are more likely to stay with you for the long term. Today's longer term goes past 2 to 3 years.
Creating internal learning and developmnet universities for your company is the way to do just that. These are designed to provide specific knowledge (hard and soft) skills for your team members at all levels. Intentionally designed and tailored around your needs, your mission, your vision, your values, your strategies...why would you send them out to get - in hopes they bring back knowledge one person at a time.
Stop fighting the competition and create a different value proposition for your team. The results will blow you away. - In a GREAT way of course. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Mar 28, 2023
Ep 538 YMC: 5 Culture Trends in 2023
We are a few months into 2023 and these 5 Culture Trends are becoming more and more evident.
How are you doing with these trends? Do they hit home with you and your team? Something else showing up on your end? How are you managing / developing / leading through this trends - walls - barriers - change in workplace culture needs?
Trends:
1. Employees want more from work
2. We all want a community; it's important
3. Burnout at all levels
4. The need to know more, all angles, be a generalist, wearing many hats at all times
5. Connection with team, leader and organization - awards and recognition that align to those values and connections
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Mar 23, 2023
Ep 537 YMC: Challenging Status Quo - Managing Up with Psychological Safety
Managing is hard period - managing up is or can be even harder. Going up stream is far more difficult than swimming downstream - wouldn't you agree.
Today's episode I discuss 3 challenges and suggestions to push through those challenges as you pivot with more grace - not to mention creating a deeper path towards a team with psychological safety. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Mar 16, 2023
Ep 537 YMC: Psychological Safety - where are you?
How strongly do you believe that you can speak up with out fear of being punished or humiliated for sharing your ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes at work?
If you take a deep breath, pause or shout out NO then psychological safety probably isn't present in your workplace culture.
If you answered with a resounding YES, then you and your team are above the norm and BRAVO - keep doing what you are doing. You are probably experiencing innovation and the speed of success you are hoping for on your team. You are asking questions, you have given out permission slips to say anything, all the time and it's working, you are listening, your are including others, and taking action.
Going back to those deep breaths, those of you that said NO or shook your head or maybe even laughed out loud - now you know what you are missing.
Enjoy today's podcast - it's 7.5 minutes long. I am here to add value to your day and to that of your team and organization. Let me know how I am doing.
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Mar 12, 2023
Ep 536 YMC: Special Edition The Culture Hour - Saturday Morning Leadership
Ep 536 brings you a special edition mash up The Culture Hour - Your Morning Commute - Raw Leadership called Saturday Morning Leadership with Elizabeth Veliz and myself, Shelley Smith.
We discuss the world today and why we are still talking about lack of retention, clear expectations, accountability and of course all things workplace culture and leadership. AND the intentional intersection of life today - all things personal and business. Not balance but reality and intentional interweaving.
You can listen or watch this video special edition on all 3 podcasts and Premier Rapport Youtube Channel. We can't wait to hear your comments, thoughts, ideas and how your challenge went. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Mar 7, 2023
Ep 535 YMC: Change is all around us
Change is a constant and I know you know that...how we tackle change is what can make or break a person or a team though.
Usually we don't call it out as direct as we should and that's when things start to go sideways.
Instead we have to get ahead of it and decide our intent and desire impact right from the beginning so we will know if the 'change' we started is yielding the 'change' we intended. It all goes back to what problem are we trying to solve right from the start.
* Innovation
* Disruption
* Communication
* Mindset
* Planning
* Motivation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Feb 28, 2023
Ep 534 YMC: Why is DEI so confusing?
Why is DEI so confusing?
The answer is not simple. DEI encompasses a wide range of topics, perspectives, and concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It can be difficult to understand the nuances and complexities of how these issues intersect with each other and our lives. There are often different interpretations of what DEI means in various contexts. This makes it difficult to create a unified understanding of the concept. DEI is often thought of as an abstract concept instead of something tangible and concrete, leading to confusion and misinformation. Language around DEI can vary drastically from organization to organization or even person to person, contributing further to confusion. Implementing meaningful DEI initiatives requires resources that many organizations may not have.
These challenges present a unique opportunity to create meaningful DEI initiatives that acknowledge and address these complexities. By engaging stakeholders throughout an organization in thou…
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Feb 20, 2023
Ep 523 YMC: Levels of Professionalism and the Authentic You
How do you define being professional?
Have you ever thought that being professional at times means showing up NOT as you?
Stay with me here, last week I spent some time with an intern discussing this very topic.
Authenticity can be a tricky topic to negotiate in the professional setting. It is important to be true to ourselves and our values, but sometimes it can come across as unprofessional or cause conflict with colleagues or customers. Striking the balance between being professional and staying authentic is a challenge that many of us face daily in our workplaces. It is important to understand that our best acts of professionalism may come from embracing our authenticity and using it as a source of strength. Authenticity may take practice, but it's an investment well worth making when used constructively in the professional sphere.
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Feb 14, 2023
Ep 522 YMC: Application Leadership
How are you applying your leadership, on - the - daily?
Application Leadership is the equivalent of enrolling leadership school. Sure, you can watch all Youtube videos on the topic and there are books galore to read, but when it comes down to it, Application Leadership is applying what you’ve seen and read in real life situations. To me, Application Leadership means taking all the knowledge you’ve acquired throughout your years of study and practicing them in everyday scenarios. It means acting like a leader on an unconscious level by exhibiting admirable qualities that people naturally look towards with respect; courage, humility, charisma and trustworthiness. Application Leaders see life's challenges and use their creativity and problem-solving abilities to conquer them instead of give-up or run away from them. All in all, Application Leadership isn't about memorizing texts but rather putting into action what you've learned and resultantly inspiring others along the way. --- Sen…
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Feb 6, 2023
Ep 521 YMC: Listening Leaders
Talk talk talk...
Many times that's what we do, when we need to listen, listen, listen
It's hard to find solutions when you are doing all the talking - are you a leader that talks or listens?
Today on the morning commute, I am asking just that, in hopes that more leaders will do less talking and more listening.
I kept it simple today - but listening can be hard...how are you doing in that arena?
Truth be told - I talk to much at times myself - assuming I know what's going to be asked and therefore quick to answer. Asking too many questions at one time and not be comfortable in the silence to allow others to think. I am working on it too and hope this inspires you to do the same. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jan 27, 2023
Ep 520 YMC: Tyranny of the Urgent
There isn't enough time in the day...perhaps but can we, should we better manage the time we have?
Listen, I get it the days move fast and tasks pile up on the daily. But how often do we stop the madness and get off the hamster wheel to take a deeper look at the things keeping us 'busy'?
Today on the 520th episode of #YourMorningCommute I speak on this topic and offer up 9 ways to better managed your time and achieve your goals. It doesn't take rocket science, but it does take discipline.
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Jan 23, 2023
Ep 519 YMC: What role does Scarcity play in your workplace culture
What role does or can scarcity play in your workplace culture? It begins with how you define it and does it scare you.
You mind does play tricks on you if you let it. What is perceived as scarce could be an opportunity knocking. It depends on how you and your team approaches it.
While it may be tempting to focus on abundance when running a business, it is also important to consider how scarcity plays a role in workplace culture. As employers, understanding the impact of scarcity on how you manage your employees can help create an atmosphere that encourages growth and productivity.
Today's quick podcast focus' on this very topic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jan 17, 2023
Ep 518 YMC: Great Resignation a Myth?
Is the great resignation a myth?
Now that I have your attention - what I mean is - do people really not want to work anymore, or do they just don't want to work for you or the organization?
Today on the 518th episode of #YourMorningCommute I go on a big of a rant to challenge what you are being told or hear, or chose to hear about why team members resign or become disengaged or even - dare say - only work while on the clock and not a minute after. (how dare they, lol)
I can't wait to hear what this morning topic sparks in you.
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Jan 12, 2023
Ep 517 YMC: When a Crisis Happens
A nationwide air-traffic shutdown by the FAA - talk about a public crisis - well there you have it.
I was one of the unlucky caught in that travel nightmare recently. After 15 hours that was supposed to be 5 hours, I witnessed a lot and reflected on how well leaders do or do not prepare their staff for things when it ALL goes wrong. This of course on the heels of SouthWest Airlines holiday breakdown still fresh in travelers minds.
So, how are you discussing and preparing your team for 'breakdowns'? Are you ready? Will the strength of your culture support the weight of the crisis?
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Jan 5, 2023
Ep 516 YMC: Small talk with the 3 E's
Chit Chat - Small Talk - does it get in your way or help move you forward????
Some say it isn't necessary and we don't have time for that - hog wash - we do and we must. Continuous Improvement often happens through those small and impromptu connections.
Today on the 516th episode of #YourMorningCommute I talk about this and the connection to your #workplaceculture and how we educate, engage and excite ourselves and those we are around. Yep, it's a culture thing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jan 3, 2023
Ep 515 YMC: Word of the Year - Kaizen
For the past 5 years I have chosen a word of the year to focus on. This year is no different. I have chosen Kaizen this year. Keeping it simple, it means continue improvement - going broader it means so much more especially in our workplace culture. What is your word of the year? How will you stay on track with it? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Dec 23, 2022
Ep 514 YMC: Vulnerability Coaching Listening
Why is being vulnerable such a scary action?
Why is listening so hard?
I am often asked why is external vs internal coaching often more effective. Keeping the answer simple, it's the ability of the external coach to encourage vulnerability, being non-judgmental and coming to the table without any biases with a final layer of listening all around. Those are the ingredients of effective listening that you must be bring to the coaching table and as a part of your culture for deeper effectiveness and relationship building.
If you want to know more, please listen to today's 514th episode of #YourMorningCommute --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Dec 14, 2022
Ep 513 YMC: Learning and Development - Training with the 4P's
Learning and development matters—it keeps our workforce agile and gives them the skills they need for success. The team is also more likely to be motivated and inspired when they have access to training AND training done RIGHT. We don't want training that is draining. Hee, Hee, but rather moves our skills (hard or soft) forward. Increases our momentum - not one that puts us to sleep or left frustrated, lost and confused.
Today's episode breaks down the 4 P's of training with additional ideas, thoughts and processes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Dec 6, 2022
Ep 512 YMC: The Power of NO
There are two powers of NO and today the NO that is on my mind is when we get in a rut of what won't work instead all the things that might work to move through the barriers.
Is it easier to say no that won't work or to think through all that could work. Where are you and your team spending your energy? On No's or possibilities? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Dec 1, 2022
Ep 511 YMC: Invest in your People - employee development
How many of you develop your entire team - all levels - intentionally - ongoing?
I hope many, if not all of you - if not, there is your opportunity - seize the day.
Your employees have a significant impact on every aspect of your organization; from company culture to productivity and profitability, the people you hire help determine the success of your business.
I hear leaders state their most important asset are their employees but I don't always see them invest in those assets. There are a variety of ways you can get started or enhance what you are already doing...listen to today's quick podcast for a list of ideas.
And...if you have some ideas - best practices to share with others - share away in the comments below. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Nov 28, 2022
Ep 510 YMC: Power of Leadership
Power and Leadership - not sure we should pull those together in one thought. I say that as many in 'leader' positions use their position itself, their title for 'power' vs influencing, motivating, listening, and leading for the good - to enhance others - to guide others - to help others grow.
With that in mind, today's 510th episode of #YourMorningCommute is about the Power of Leadership and asking yourself to checkin with your team for the good. We all get so busy being busy that we just forget at times to slow down, ask questions, listen and then take action from what we heard.
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Nov 22, 2022
Ep 509 Honey vs Vinegar
Are you more Honey or Vinegar with your leadership style?
I am not talking about being overly sweet anymore than overly direct - but rather pointing out the obvious about attracting more bees with honey. We know it is true, but at times our hurried ways, get in our way and come across as more vinaigrette than sweet.
I was reminded of this recently by a colleague pointing out the differences of two very successful and results oriented managers. Both getting the job done, but one creating follow-ship through leadership and the other leaving broken relationships in their paths of destruction.
Both creating a workplace culture - one positive and one negative. One a culture of positive collaboration, results and accountability. The other of fear, results and resentment.
Honey - not - vinegar is the easier path all day long. Just sayin... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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Nov 18, 2022
Ep 508 YMC: Communication
How do you define communication? How does the rest of the team define it? Are you positive you will define it the same?
Here is an easy way to get started and answer that question. If you haven't done this exercise before - it is simple and always enlightening. Grab some index cards and ask everyone to define communication and then compare notes. From there you will see similarities and differences - learning how to best or better communicate with others will become obvious as you unpack those definitions.
Still not convinced it's a worthy exercise - hopefully you will take 4 minutes and listen to today's #YourMorningCommute to fully understand the value AND do this activity in your next team meeting or with someone you are struggling with communication wise.
Communication our bridge to ALL things (verbally and non-verbally).
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Nov 14, 2022
Ep 507 YMC: Organization Structure - Working backwards from Virtual - Hybrid - In Person
Many are still struggling with their 100% virtual or hybrid cultures. If that is you and your team, here is an easy tip...start backwards with literally everything. Meaning all of your structures should be set up to work optimally virtual (of course for industries that can). Create three buckets for everything you do - a virtual how to, a hybrid how to, an in person how to. The how to's should cover all things not just technology, but communication, problem solving, decision making, meetings, taking action, gatherings, and so much more. Once you figure out how to - do virtually - the other options are easier to fall into place. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Nov 3, 2022
Ep 506 YMC: Crisis Mode
Is it just me or does everyone seem to be in Crisis Mode?
Regardless, for those of you feeling this way or seeing others in that mode - help them...
A crisis is described by each of us in a different way and we react differently too.
Some take everything on as a crisis and some brush it off - the masses are in the middle.
As leaders, it important to show up with a clear head, mind, and soul to keep the actual crisis contained or dismantle it all together. Today on the 506th episode of #YourMorningCommute I discuss this very topic and offer up some dismantling tactics.
As always, would love to know how you manage those in crisis mode around you. Do share...
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Oct 26, 2022
Ep 505 YMC: Team Building - Yes You Can, Should and Must
Building a team requires team building itself. It may sound silly, that I typed that, but I find many may think team building activities aren't necessary - needed - or achievable for whatever reason these past 2.5 years. And I fear, some may think they have never been necessary to create a high achieving team. I respectfully disagree and live on the other spectrum that one begets the other.
There are countless ways to build teams, build rapport, those unbreakable bonds...that allow the team to achieve many lofty goals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Oct 19, 2022
Ep 504 YMC: Vantage Point
We all have views, ideas, thoughts, opinions, and experiences we bring to the table. That lens is our vantage point - our view from where we are and what we have done and been through.
In today's 504th episode of #YourMorningCommute I encourage you and challenge you to ensure you are including all vantage points, not just those of top leaders in the decision making - problem solving - innovating - workplace culture and flow process. Why - we need ALL vantage points and should never dismiss someone who is new, or young, or lack industry experience for example. The differences in vantage points is what allows our teams growth, quicker solutions, quicker success, quicker pivots and so much more.
When we dismiss...that is creating disadvantages vs advantages. So the next time you have a problem - involve someone that comes from a different vantage than you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://po…
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Oct 13, 2022
Ep 502 YMC: Presence Bias
How present are you during Hybrid, in the office work days? Are you being seen and truly connecting with others?
As many continue struggling with todays new world of work, being present, when you are present is even more important.
We create bias (good and bad) to those we interact with IN PERSON. We do the same on phone calls and zoom meetings too, but today I am focused on your office interaction when you are there. How you are scheduling the hybrid schedule with your team is vitally important as well.
If you are giving options on days to come in, then you may be missing the collaboration and certainly the 'Presence' opportunities to further connect in real time.
Even worse, you come in and close your door and don't interact with others. Or even more worse, you come into the office and no one else is there and you are wondering why you are there.
The list goes on...my point - get aligned with your team and your schedules for deliberate time together. Presence bias is on my min…
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Oct 10, 2022
Ep 502 YMC: Dilemma of Coaching vs Consulting vs Leading vs Managing
Sometimes asking yourself first, what role you are playing in a conversation, can and will guide the outcomes on all sides.
Have you even gone into a conversation thinking you are guiding / mentoring / coaching and find yourself upset that the receiver isn't going to do or did do what was suggested? Perhaps you switched from coaching (leading) into consulting (managing/doing) midstream without permission or buy-in for you to switch gears.
Today's 502nd episode discusses clarifying the role you are playing upfront, before you miss step with your team-members and the conversations and outcomes go sideways. And YES...this is a workplace culture boundary frame. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Oct 6, 2022
Ep 501 YMC: Go for it...have that conversation
What is stopping you for having conversations?
- just talking with others
- tough conversations
- giving needed feedback
- managing up
- peer to peer
Don't be afraid to ask questions, give feedback, seek clarity...remember clear is kind, unclear is unkind.
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Sep 30, 2022
Ep 500 YMC: Showing YOU appreciation
I am excited to hit episode 500 of #YourMorningCommute podcast. It's been a journey and I have dedicated this podcast to thank each of YOU for your support, comments, questions, topic ideas, shares, and so much more.
I started this podcast to give each of you a little getting-up for the day as you travel to your office (all things workplace culture related). Obviously, the travel to the office has changed since I started this but my intent has remained the same. Today's podcast is a shoutout to YOU of appreciation.
My common asks and statements over the last 500 episodes?
* What role are you playing?
* How are you deliberating protecting what right looks like, feels like, sounds like around your workplace values?
* Culture isn't built in a day, it's built everyday!
* How intentional are you as a leader?
* #culturematters
* #cultureplaybook
* #culturenorms
* Be safe, be kind
* Clear is kind, unclear is unkind
* Culture is defined as how we do, what we do, when we…
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Sep 27, 2022
Ep 499 YMC: Don't be afraid to Manage Up
I love hearing managers tell me how the direct report effectively managed up - giving them feedback and it landed as it was intended.
Plain and simple, it does my heart good to hear these stories. Bravo to all those levels having the space and grace to give feedback all ways (both vertically and horizontally). This is what strong cultures are made of and what strong leaders encourage.
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Sep 23, 2022
EP 498 YMC: Covid - Guard Down - Quiet Quitting isn't really quiet
Well it got me, after 2.5+ years of escaping it - I tested positive this week. Such a derailer needless to say. Buttttt, in my brains true fashion I immediately thought about how I let my guard down missing the signals and how we as leaders do it as well. Missing those early signs that our employees are disengaging and going to quit. Not quit on us, but rather we already quit on them. Quiet quitting isn't really quiet - the signals are there.
On today's 498th episode I talked about those signals.
Until episode 499 - be well and be safe out there.
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Sep 19, 2022
Ep 497 YMC: What you allow, defines your culture
Many are spending time trying to define or determine their workplace culture. Start by asking yourself what are you allowing in your culture now. What are you allowing around call offs, how you hire, how you onboard, how you train, how you communicate, how you decision make, and so much more.
You have a culture defined now, the question becomes is what you are allowing, what you want it to be? Is the current state you are allowing, how you want it defined?
If you want a culture of respect - how is it showing up now. How are you protecting what right looks like now around respect and civility?
If you want your culture to be inclusive - how are you creating that environment now?
Again, the list goes on. Any time someone says "I wish our culture was xxx." That xxx exists now but it's the opposite of you what you want and that my colleagues is where you now start. Flipping wrong into right is a starting point all in itself.
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Sep 12, 2022
Ep 496 YMC: Path Forward using Job Descriptions
How are you using your job descriptions?
Meaning are they written, signed and then tucked into the employee folder never to be referenced again or are you really utilizing them?
If written right, there is so much goodness in the description. Short term and long term - that's today's topic on YourMorningCommute.
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Sep 7, 2022
Ep 495 YMC: Shifting Your Workplace Culture
Nothing works in business until the "people issues" are fixed.
Of the four business opportunities - people, execution, strategy, and cash - People is where you must start. To become a high-performance organization you must address people issues before they get out of hand, when your people leave, the cash bleeds. you can forget the strategy and the execution when you don't have the right people or the cash.
Move out of theory into application.
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Aug 31, 2022
495 YMC: Are you Sprinting back to back
Today's podcast I am talking about the back to back to back to back sprinting that is and has been happening on the daily for more than 2 years. This my dear friends and colleagues is not healthy and can not be maintained without running out of breath.
AND that is what I am seeing and hearing.
So stop the sprints, one right after the other. I am referring to all the new initiatives, changes, challenges, repairs - when we do multiple things all at once - nothing gets done or done right. Don't get me wrong, I love change, and innovation but there is a right and wrong way to go about it. Just sayin - take a breath. Refocus! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Aug 30, 2022
494 YMC: The Story of Your Culture
Everyday I hear stories...frustrating ones, sad ones, disappointing ones around someones description of their culture.
What I want to hear more of are turnaround stories, actionable shift stories, and celebration stories to describe the teams culture. We get so focused on what isn't working or won't work rather than owning where we are and then taking action to shift into a better place. It's a choice you, we each make every day.
What choice will you make today? Will it be a story of negativity or positive shifts/pivots and resilience?
Just curious...I am a believer in what we manifest comes true. Let's manifest the good stuff today...shall we? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Aug 26, 2022
493 YMC: Routine Rhythm Reason
Today's 3Rs to moving forward. Make no mistake about it, its in our routines and rhythm - those cadences of habits and finally the reason we do what we do daily. I wish when you clicked on this post that Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation song started playing for you. At the very least, hopefully it is playing in your head right now.
Today I want you to ask yourself if you are leaning in and accepting the daily whirlwind as your day, the rhythm of your day, every day or are you taking charge and confirming your rhythm is beating at the right pace - the right workplace culture norms you desire, want, need, deserve...
* Solving problems calmly or franticly?
* Communicating clearly and often or sporadic at best?
* Running through the day reacting or being proactive with your intentions?
* Innovating or maintaining?
* Connecting and building rapport with your team mates or running through the day heads down working on a task list?
* and the list goes on...
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Aug 24, 2022
EP 492 YMC: Culture of Engagement: Signs and Tips to level up
Keeping it simple - isn't always so simple or can it be?
Employee engagement and disengagement happens daily - but what can we do around more preventative maintenance of engagement?
Today's quick podcast serves up some reminders of what engagement looks like and some ways to dial in, level up. Enjoy!
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Aug 22, 2022
Defining Toxics Things In Your Culture
Defining an entire company as being toxic may sound harsh so let's reframe it.
Start by asking yourself, what are the dangerous or destructive things (culture norms) inside of your or a company? For example working long hours as a norm. Or never taking time off. Or when you take time off you are still available and responding to emails, texts, phone calls. Perhaps it's zoom calls with videos not on. Perhaps you have hybrid work but everyone is a on a different schedule so what is the point of going into an empty office. The list goes on. The point is ask yourself where you may have some dangerous norms that are keeping you, your team, your organization from being a highly performing team due to these 'destructive' things, 'toxic' things. How can you make some shifts that will ultimately increase engagement, retention and better attract new talent? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.…
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Aug 16, 2022
Ep 491 YMC: Conversations Gone Sideways and the Goal is Forgotten
Conversations gone sideways... it seems to be a part of many day to day offices, text exchanges, zoom calls and emails.
And what's worse are the end goals are completely pushed aside, almost forgotten as team members get wrapped up in the emotions of the exchanges. The tone, the words chosen, the differences in communication styles completely take over. Getting back on track is tough but doable as long as you address these sideways turns quickly. If you don't, getting back on track is soooo hard if not impossible. Trust and credibility is broken and work teams are no longer functional.
More so, people get hurt...the other co-workers, the customers, end users, clients, patients - because the focus on the goal - the outcome is forgotten. Team work starts with respect and civility and not making assumptions about perceived malicious intent. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…
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Aug 10, 2022
Ep 491 YMC: Trust - where did we go wrong
Many things create walls between us. When trust is broken almost everything about a relationship, a healthy relationship goes out the door. When I work with teams, it can be tough getting to the root of what created the broken trust. But that step to repair the trust can not be missed. That root cause is a must. Please don't skip that step. If not, you are trying to mend a broken piece of steal with scotch tape. It doesn't work.
Today on the 491st episode of #YourMorningCommute I layout 4 steps you can take to repair trust. Let me know if you get snagged along the way. I am here to support you, you just have to ask.
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Aug 8, 2022
Ep 490 YMC: Change The 4 Letter Word
Why is change so hard, scary, frustrating?
Well, it has a ton to do with how we announce change. Are we bringing the team into the fold or simply announcing and dropping change in their lap? Reframing that sometimes awful and uneasy feeling of change can absolutely be shifted with the right communication along the way and a few other tips. Enjoy today's 490th episode of #YourMorningCommute --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Aug 3, 2022
Ep 489 YMC: Primal Leadership
Leadership can be tough for a ton of reasons, but very rewarding too.
There I said it (leadership is tough) and many of you think it and know it to be true.
Today's episode of #YourMorningCommute goes back to the basics with four leadership lens, also known as Primal Leadership. I hope you listen in and rate yourself on these four lens of Authenticity, Coaching, Insight, Innovation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jul 29, 2022
Ep 488 YMC: Moving the Board Forward
"Does it move the boat forward?" - I love that question as you can apply it to soooo many things.
The past couple of days I have had the pleasure of team building time with my friends and colleagues at PI Midlantic and our summer retreat - the theme - you guessed it - moving the boat forward. You all know me - my head is spinning (in a good way) around how we can apply that through many walks in our lives - for today though - how our efforts / focus / tasks / activities / meetings move our team forward in a solid work environment - how we do, what we do, when we work together. Enjoy today's podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jul 25, 2022
Ep 487 YMC: Responsibility vs Accountability (Managing vs Leading)
How do you describe managing vs leading? Being a manager vs being a leader?
I still get asked this all the time. Recently during a CEO fireside chat with a client kicking off their internal leadership university, they explained this in what I thought was a great and simple way - responsibility vs accountability. Creating the frame, vs working inside the frame.
Today on the 487th episode of the #YourMorningCommute I unpack that a bit. I hope you take a couple of minutes to listen and then respond to how you explain and define managers vs leaders. I can't wait to see what you say. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jul 18, 2022
Ep 486 YMC: Ladder of Accountability
Why is accountability so hard? Self and to others
Today on the 486th episode of #YourMorningCommute podcast I disclose the 8 steps on the ladder of accountability.
I use this often in a variety of ways. I hope you pick up the ladder too and start using it. It can do wonders when you are personally stuck and blinded sided by the step you are on, not to mention when you are working with a team or guiding an individual.
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Jul 12, 2022
Ep 485 YMC: Can You Fix It
I am often asked if something (a situation) or someone is fixable.
Have you ever asked that or thought that of a team or team member?
In my professional opinion it is all fixable but there are varying paths to take to 'fix' it what ever 'it' may be. With that in mind, how do you take hopelessness on all sides and fix it? Today on #YourMorningCommute I discuss this very topic.
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Jul 6, 2022
Ep 484 YMC: Fundamentals Civility Respect Listening First
Where has civility and respect gone?
Before you take on big training with your team - please please please start with the core of all communication and highly effective teams - civility, respect, hearing, listening and then we get to trust.
Dropping the mic on this subject today with a plea to start here first. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jul 1, 2022
Ep 483 YMC: Consistency Habits Routines Say About You
When is the last time you took a look back at your calendar and asked what it says about YOU? And does it say what you want it to say - does it describe how you want to show up? Do you rule your day or does the day rule you?
Keeping it simple, our daily habits - routines form who we are and how we are making an impact on our culture - our leadership styles - our legacy. What does your daily routine say about you?
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Jun 24, 2022
Ep 483 YMC: New Hire Feedback Are you Listening and Reacting
New hire feedback is sooooo critical in the first 30 days. Even the first week. The wheels can start coming off before we even know it sometimes. To get ahead of that I offer up 2 tips on today's podcast.
It doesn't take long for a new hire to start getting frustrated if their onboarding, training, feedback, communication, etc are meeting their expectations - let alone your (employer) expectations as early as week 1...get ahead of that derailment before you lose another employee.
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Jun 21, 2022
Ep 482 YMC: Support You
When is the last time you asked your direct reports - specifically - how can I best support you?
Keeping it simple but specific with deliberate checkins and actually listening to what they say and then...hold on...actually following up with the commitments you make to them. Accountability goes both ways. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 14, 2022
Ep 481 YMC: Offer Accepted - Now What
Who has the best welcome, orientation, onboarding practices they want to share? This part of a new hire is the MOST important part of adding value to your new team member and that new team member adding value to the team. So, comment and share your tips with others.
I do just that on today's 481st episode of my morning podcast. Enjoy and share your knowledge and success with others...go ahead brag on yourself and your company in the comments. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 10, 2022
EP 480 YMC: Todays Employee Demands
The demands of the workforce today are changing - PERIOD! How are you getting on board?
Gone are the days of employees asking when, where, how they work (today they simply tell you instead of asking you) - today work is secondary thought into our lives. You heard me right and the sooner decision makers and owners get on board to reverse engineer how we think about 'where and how' we work the better your nights sleep will be.
I could speak for days on this matter - so feel free in inviting me into your nightmare to work this out with you (LOL) but seriously - today on the 480th episode of #YourMorningCommute, I talk about this dilemma or rather reality AND how to GET AHEAD! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 7, 2022
Ep 479 YMC: Communication Missed in the Layers
When is the last time you asked the top level of the organization and the entry level of the organization the same question and got the same answer?
My bet is you haven't asked lately or at all and secondly, if you have, the answers are very different.
Why is that?
Why is it so hard to communication properly across all channels, all layers of your organization?
Today on the the 479th episode of #YourMorningCommute I take this subject on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 3, 2022
Ep 478 YMC: Fear...Locked in a cabin!
Fear...being uncomfortable and scared out of your mind...yep that was me just two nights ago BUT what does this have to do with leadership and culture you may ask - lots!
On todays episode I tell you about my personal experience and then how this relates to our day to day business world - leadership - culture and more.
Bottom line fear either paralyzes you or pushes you forward. I choose forward all day long, what about you? What has pushing through your fears taught you and your team?
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Jun 2, 2022
Ep 477 YMC: Assigning Tasks Effectively
Have you ever been assigned a task but not given enough information and then missed the desired outcome? Or given too much of a frame and felt suffocated in your creativity to get it done? If so, then you weren't given the task in the manner in which you best receive it...AND...you may be doing that to others. Yikes!
Today's episode I give you practical ways to avoid these mistakes. Enjoy - it's all a part of your culture norms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 31, 2022
Ep 476 YMC: Leaders: Decision Making Process
We make 1000's of decision every day, specifically 35,000 according to Google.
Too much red tape leading us down the rabbit hole or leaping without flushing it out and including others - those are the two natural styles around high and low risk decision making styles and perceptions around a leaders decision making process.
But how can either style find balance? Both can...take 5 minutes to listen to today's decision making process quick podcast to lean into your preferred hardwiring and how to bring balance and clarity to those you lead.
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May 25, 2022
Ep 475 YMC: Putting a stop to unnecessary turnover
Turnover...ugg that 8 letter word turned into a 4 letter word on the daily now, but it doesn't have to be that way. Seriously...it doesn't. Unwanted turnover is the result of something else, something else inside the walls of your team - your organization.
But what you may ask, and I am glad you asked. There usually isn't one reason but many - it could be the lack of alignment of person to role, or the lack of true inclusion - that total sense of belonging, or lack of defined expectations around hybrid or 100% remote work - it's a culture thing no matter how you slice it. The culture norms of how we do, what we do, when we work together - aligned, clear, rewarding, mutually agreed upon, and all parties held accountable.
If you don't know where to start - you must start with inquiry - unpack, unravel it all to find all the 'leaks', breakdowns and build up those things that lift individuals and teams up.
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May 24, 2022
Ep 474 YMC: Basics to create your internal university
Every employee needs basic soft skills, especially our people managers. When do we, should we provide this training? How?
In my humble opinion and experience, internally is the best way to create and deepen your culture norms. Start with the basics: Interpersonal skills, problem solving, decision making, time management, organization, and dependability to mention a few.
Today on the 474th episode I discuss how these unfold, impact and intertwine with one another to build a strong and highly performing team - while creating a solid culture of what right looks like around training and development. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 20, 2022
Ep 473 YMC: Upskilling: What is it and how do you do it
Upskilling - one of the new buzz words.
What is it? How do you roll it out as a culture norm?
Why is it important? Is everyone looking to up their skills? (soft and hard)
Can we afford to do it or is it more costing not to do it?
What are the benefits individually, for the team and the organization?
That 4 minutes to listen today's #YourMorningCommute for more.
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May 19, 2022
Ep 472 YMC: Culture Norms
What are your culture norms?
Today specifically around meetings and training sessions?
I had the pleasure of training a hotel leadership group recently and before we started the GM collected all the cell phones. Of course, I loved that...I could tell it was a culture norm for them as they were easily collected and placed in the back of the room. That is a great culture norm of how they 'meet and train' together to remain engaged and not tempted or distracted by their incoming calls, texts and emails.
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May 17, 2022
Ep 471 YMC: Peer Coaching
Peer coaching - what it is and isn't. Why to use it to help with your onboarding and retention - that's what I discuss on todays 471st episode of #YourMorningCommute - all things workplace culture and leadership development.
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May 16, 2022
Ep 470 YMC: Burnout stage two
Who hasn't experienced some sort of burnout?
I know I have throughout the years and it is caused from way more than just overload - overworked - overtasked.
Today's episode begins to unpack this very topic and all the causes.
Let me know what you are experiencing and or contributing to. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 11, 2022
EP 469 YMC: How What When Together - Resign vs Retain
Are you still struggling with employee engagement yourself or your team?
Moving from resignation to reflection before regret will take time well spent inside of reflecting by asking lots of questions to your internal team and those your are trying to recruit.
On today's #YourMorningCommute I discuss the prequel or clean up on understanding your employee expectations that will lead to your culture - defined as how we do, what we do, when we work together.
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May 10, 2022
Ep 468 YMC: Mama said there would be days like this
Have you ever woke up trying to find your groove for the day?
In my humble opinion, I think its okay to admit we all have days like that...I know I do. My day started off tune in my routine and I decided to lean in to it and just allow my day to happen. Sometimes we try to force a facade and just shouldn't...putting a mask on isn't my thing - I am who I am and I hope you are too.
Today's episode is about handing our some permission slips to you and to me. Enjoy the quickness of episode #468 this morning.
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May 4, 2022
Ep 467 YMC: What you tolerate; becomes your workplace culture norm
Today I am curious, what do you tolerate in your meetings? When do you say something? Right then, never or complain in private?
Today my podcast has a bit more of a serious tone. I hope you listen in and ask yourself what are you tolerating in meetings, trainings, conversations...when do you take a stand around culture norms. Are you accepting - tolerating - or making a stand? What you tolerate sets the tone of respect, trust and so much more in work environment. Is this how we want to lead our teams?
Curious to what you do or don't do in meetings.
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May 2, 2022
Ep 466 YMC: Career Pathing
Why are we over complicating career pathing for our team members or ignoring it all together? Why aren't we starting from day one during new hire orientation to plant those seeds?
Today on the 466th episode of #YourMorningCommute I layout some basics to get you started (if you aren't already deliberating doing this for every one of your team members).
It starts with 3 things:
•Connection - Building relationships with peers, managers, and mentors around skills, interests, and drivers is the (super) glue that drives fulfillment and retention.
•Alignment - Making sure that everyone in the organization knows what they can do to contribute to the larger vision and mission of the company. This alignment is powerful for engagement and company growth.
•Growth - Providing every employee with opportunities to grow—both personally and professionally. Growth comes from stretch assignments, mentorship, and formal learning --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…
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Apr 29, 2022
Ep 465 YMC: What Would Your Successor Say
It's a reflection kind of day and I hope you join me. Imagine passing the baton to your successor today, what would they say?
How would they describe your leadership impact? What would they keep doing, shift or completely toss?
It's a great way to reflect in order to kick yourself in the butt a bit to make that shift you have been wanting, dive deeper, lift your head up or keep stay on course. You decide. It's a great activity for your team to do individually as well, then share collectively.
Today's 465th episode of #YourMorningCommute discusses this and a bit of a recap from this weeks #HRVA2022 SHRM conference. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 26, 2022
Ep 464 YMC: Resignation, Reflection, Regret
"That way we are recruiting and retaining isn't working"...said your team - so what do we do now?
If that statement is true for you, then what will you do differently today. If you couldn't post on Indeed for example - what would you do? Today's leadership requires even more out of the box thinking...if traditional doesn't' work - go in the opposite direction - create a new path. Detours happen all the time, are you willing to take it or even create it?
This is the topic on today's 464th #YourMorningCommute podcast - enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 22, 2022
Ep 463 YMC: 5 Leadership Reinforcements
Leaders need inspiration too - so to wrap up your week - here's five to get your day started. We can always learn more and share more...so pass it on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 18, 2022
EP 462 YMC: Talent Forward Thinking
We are complex beings, there's no doubt about it. We seem to always be on the search for more, for different, for ???? sometimes we just don't know.
Right now, leaders all over the world are trying to figure out their people. Today's 462nd episode of #YourMorningCommute is meant to help you reflect on how today's talent and tomorrow future of talent. Talent Forward Thinking. Let me know what you come up with. How are you and your team reshaping your new normal? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 13, 2022
Ep 461 YMC: Leadership isn't about YOU, its about THEM
Leadership is often over complicated because leaders can and do overcomplicate almost everything. I admit, I have resembled that remark at times as well.
There I said it.
The biggest mistake is thinking and leading as if it is about YOU vs THEM - them, you know the team, the people, the humans - the ones get the work done. Leading isn't about telling and having your own agenda, rather great leaders lean into the needs of their team - plain and simple ask the right questions, listening and then delivering.
Today's 461st episode, I cover keeping it simple - today's leadership - ditch everything you thought you knew. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 11, 2022
Ep 460 YMC: Gaining Commitment
Gaining commitment above and beyond compliance isn't hard...
If, you don't assume a bobbing of the head means your team is fully on aboard and ready to engage.
If, you ask them what it will take for their full commitment ahead of time.
If, you ask them what may derail them along the way, so you can be proactive with detours.
Don't take your team commitment for granite, rather get them on board every step of the way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 6, 2022
Ep 459 YMC: Experience or Behaviors - Which is more important from the START
I get it, job skills and experience are important, but are they the most important thing that your applicant brings to the table? I could argue that there are some jobs that the skill brought to the table outweigh some other elements..however...are we leaning too much into skills over looking at applicants that are passionate, behaviorally, belief, value aligned with some or little skills - we don't want to skill them up or put in the time to skill them up.
Why are so many looking for new jobs vs careers - they are misaligned in their current roles or workplace environment and looking for more or looking to be seen valued and heard but aren't given the chance to learn a skill on the job. There are thousands of good people out there looking - why can't we find them to fill our open jobs? Maybe, just maybe we need to hire them and skill them up once we find they are aligned to our values, culture and behaviors first - train on the job second.
Are we the problem - causing too many b…
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Apr 5, 2022
Ep 458 YMC: Finding Gen Z
The struggle is real...how do we find and understand the new generation (Gen Z) coming into the workforce and when they even tell you they don't want to work. Are we overcomplicating what needs to happen at work...to provide those products and services to the end users. When is the last time you had a conversation with anyone in that age group and truly listened. Today on the 458th episode of #YourMorningCommute I share my recent experience while in NY and talking with my Gen Z son. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 4, 2022
Ep 457 YMC: It Takes Leadership At All Levels
By now, I am sure you have all noticed the title shifts out of Human Resources into People Officers or something 'people' related instead of the traditional HR related. I am happy but at the same time sad as nothing has changed...so many leaders outside of HR or the People realm still think it is HR's job, solely, to create and maintain a workplace culture...grrrrrr....nope it takes all leaders. It takes leaders at all levels and leaders who know the hardwiring of their team. Then we can get down to the business of creating, maintaining and rewarding our teams members intentionally to drive the results, retention and engagement we seek.
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Mar 31, 2022
Ep 456 YMC: The Relationship Paycheck
Let me ask you this...I know you pay your employees a paycheck (money) but are you also paying them with a 'relationship paycheck'? I am referring to how you build rapport, real conversations, real connections, treating them as valued humans first and foremost and then paying them for the work they do. Is it a job for them or a career and a connection for them when they show up for work.
Employee engagement can be bought by payroll...just saying
Don't forget to pay them by building rapport too. It is a really important part of their total compensation.
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Mar 25, 2022
EP 455 YMC: Personal and work values, motivation, rewards and recognition
How aligned are your personal and work values?
Do you know the personal values of your team members? Are they aligned with those of your workplace culture?
Do you motivate your team predicated on those values?
And finally, is the way you reward and recognize also align with those values?
The best way to strengthen a team and culture is create alignment.
Just sayin...are you doing it the hard way or easy way?
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Mar 23, 2022
EP 454 YMC: Curing the Chaos
Have you ever had a bad day? Chaotic day? Fire fighting type of day, week, month, YEAR - yikes! Okay, I hear ya...
Today on my podcast #YourMorningCommute I discuss this very topic and admit I have them too AND how I lessen the frequency of chaos in my life, my company and those I work with. I hope you enjoy the 5 tips I layout for you. Let me know how it works for you too and if you want to add to my list of tips in the comments.
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Mar 14, 2022
Ep 453 YMC: Leadership Lessons from Ukraine
"I need ammunition not a ride." - Volodymyr Zelenskyy
I can not, not call out all the leadership attributes that President Zelenskyy has displayed to the world over the past few weeks. What do you do as leaders when no one is watching and when everyone is watching. The attributes we are seeing play out daily include authenticity, courage, and resiliency. His language is clear, simple and completely relatable. So today on this 453rd episode of #YourMorningCommute I call them out and apply another story that happened over the weekend. The closer you are to your team, ears to the ground the more likely you know what is going on and prevent any derailments, like resignations.
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Mar 7, 2022
Ep 452 YMC: Many HATS of Leadership: Pivoting with Grace
As a leader we MUST wear many hats throughout the day. Switching those hats on a dime takes courage, focus, and a huge dose of reality at all times. As you transition(ed)(ing) into that five star leader how intentional are you about switching those hats. How natural are you moving in and out of the needs of yourself into the needs of others (individual needs of others). It takes grace and time to get there. Give yourself some grace too along the way. Becoming a five star leader is a journey for you too. Don't complain about the many hats you wear daily, but rather, lean into them and give thanks you get to wear them.
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Mar 4, 2022
Ep 451 YMC: Leadership BAILING
Don't take it too personal unless the shoe fits...but I am seeing some leaders bail on their team regularly and its become their new comfort zone. Listen, managing and leading others is hard and everyone is cut out for it. Are you still in the 2-year covid mode or moved into your new leadership norm for the good vs the not so good.
Bailing or Supporting - what is your leadership state of mind. I am defining bailing as not fully supporting your team. The checkins, the clarity on expectations, given the proper resources, over tasking, not following up until it's too late - after they have given notice for example or missed another deadline. Today on the 451st episode of #YourMorningCommute I give some tough love, examples of what I mean and some ways to get out of your possible rut of bailing on your team.
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Feb 24, 2022
Ep 450 YMC: Peak Performance Culture
I don't believe anything in life is free. But I do believe anything worth having is worth working for it. Today on the 450th episode of #YourMorningCommute I share a funny post I read on LinkedIn this morning and then turn it into some actionable. The funny post is from someone well known but NOT known for being a culture guru by any stretch of the imagination. I hope you take 5 minutes to listen in and more so I hope you don't get trapped by nonsense. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Feb 23, 2022
Ep 449 YMC: Workplace Culture Simplicity
Are you still confused or at a loss of specific words when you are asked to describe your workplace culture? You may be over thinking it, over complicating it.
Today's 449th episode of #YourMorningCommute I discuss this topic and provide you with some actionable steps to get you going in the right direction. If you can't define it, then you can't measure it, change course it, stay on course set. hold yourself, and then the team accountable to it. It is the clue that is holding what you do together or causing it to be dysfunctional or falling apart. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Feb 17, 2022
Ep 448 YMC: Leadership Ear To The Ground
Would you agree every day is packed full - meetings, information, tasks to complete and the list goes on - right! As you, the leader is busy attending those meetings, under that pile of paperwork, spreadsheets, budget reviews - your team, your functional team is out doing their daily task too. My question - how connected are you? How often do you go out on the "floor" to remain connected, ear to the ground for new ideas, what is really going on daily in their world. Today on the 448th episode of #yourmorningcommute I discuss this very fact and give you a live example. Enjoy your day and make sure you are #stayingconnected.
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Feb 14, 2022
Ep 447 YMC: Leaderships Fill Your Cup Up
You can't pour from an empty cup. Leadership is hard, it can be rewarding and draining. After all leaders are human, right! On this valentine's day, don't forget to fill yourself up with care and love too. Giving to yourself is how you can give to others as well. Todays 447th episode I give you my own refueling tip and some others too. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Feb 9, 2022
Ep 446 YMC: Causes of Turnover
Have you ever been surprised by one of your team members leaving - you felt blind sided and a bit shocked? Just as surprised when one of your team members openly expresses how much they hate their job, but stays. Let me ask you this, how deep are you digging. How are you really paying attention to what they are saying and not saying...changes in their behaviors and outcomes.
Turnover happens, period...but why does it happen and what can you avoid? In today's 446th episode I discuss this very topic and give you some areas to dig deeper in to best mitigate turnover - the unnecessary desired kind.
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Feb 7, 2022
Ep 445 YMC: More Accountability
Accountability shouldn't come at the cost of pointing fingers at others but rather setting clear expectations in the first place. No-one, I mean no-one likes the blame game. Everyone loses in that game every time.
In today's episode I talk about accountability and challenge you on the role you are playing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Feb 4, 2022
Ep 444 YMC: Kind Candor
When and how did being candid get such a bad rap? Being candid doesn't mean you are being mean as a leader but rather that you are being transparent and honest...add some kindness to the mix and you have a great match up. Today's podcast focuses on this very topic. It better to show kind candor to your employees vs leaving them to wonder in the dark. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Feb 2, 2022
Ep 443 YMC: Asking Your Team for Input
Your team members have the best observations, input, ideas and problem solving abilities...have you asked them lately?
It is so easy to get caught in a rut, doing the same old, same old thing and way. At times, not the most effective and efficient way either. Just ask your team...yep they have ideas AND they are GOOD ones.
Common manager opportunity theme is not asking your team for input...today's challenge - do just that - ASK
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Feb 1, 2022
Ep 442 YMC: Motivating takes Pivoting
Do others describe you as a leader the same way? Do you describe those you report to the same as your peers?
If you answer is not sure or probably not, then it may be time to pivot how you are showing up based on the needs of others. It's not about you, it's about them and it always has been and alway will be.
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Jan 31, 2022
Ep 441 YMC: Middle Management THE Linchpin
As organizations grow, layers are added to teams...in those layers is the middle management. Often, we forget how important those layer(s) are to the entire organization. Many times, they are the forgotten layer, taken advantage of layer, overworked, over-tasked, and under trained layer. They are also the linchpin layer to all things good and bad. I always challenge the bad as it isn't that layers fault, but rather those that put them there to figure it all out on their own and then coming back when things aren't going as planned.
The better plan is train first and instead of cleaning up first and then circling back. Those in middle management know exactly what I mean and for those of you in upper or senior management that recalls being in that middle layer, knows how are it is BUT why aren't more companies doing something about it proactively? Don't be that leader that promotes and doesn't train on the people side, that human side, the interpersonal side of influencing above and be…
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Jan 26, 2022
Ep 440 YMC: Why not YOU
Who can relate to the term 'whirl wind of the day' or 'fire fighting mode'?
Our best intentions getting side tracked, it happens to the best of us.
But today, on this day, this 440th episode I pose the question of how much time do you spend allowing, yes allowing, the day, your day, to get suck right away from you - so instead of taking and making deliberate time to increase your momentum and workplace culture you set it aside for another thing.
I hope you take 4 minutes to listen in and get out of your own way and so I ask you today WHY NOT YOU? If not you, then who and when, will we ever get out of fire fighting mode? It takes one person to get off the hamster wheel to show others there is another way. Again WHY NOT YOU? Enjoy today's leadership workplace culture kick in the butt - with love, from your culture curator.
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Jan 24, 2022
Ep 439 YMC: It IS the little things
I am 100% sure it is the little things that we say or do that build or destroy our relationships. When we add up the 'little things' they form how we feel, how we react, how we make decisions, how we judge others, and the list goes on. Today on the #YourMorningCommute think through the little things you say and do, how you show up in conversations and so much more...the little things brings us to how we feel about our workplace culture - how we describe it, how we value the culture and how we form high performing teams.
IT IS the little things that form our opinions and put us into action or not. So today, pay attention to the little things. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jan 19, 2022
Ep 438 YMC: Connection Moments to Ripples
Do you know your team, do they know you?
Every day we are given a series of moments that add up to either negative or positive ripples in our relationships with those on your team and in our life. How much are you being open, vulnerable, sharing, and listening to those moments? Those opportunities to truly connect with those around you. Regardless of whether you are an introvert, extrovert, ambivalent or not sure...we are social beings. All needing to connect, feel seen valued and heard on a few or several levels.
Enjoy today's podcast and drop me a line after listening.
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Jan 17, 2022
Ep 437 YMC: On the Regular
Have you ever thought deeply about your regular routine...I mean deeply thought about it, reflected how your 'regular' routine is described by others and how it impacts your workplace culture. Your personal cadence of checking in on your team, how you communicate, how you involve others or not. The overall review of how you do, what you do, on the daily.
It defines you, it will show you how others describe you as a team member, as a leader, and the impact you make on your workplace culture. Our daily 'regulars' add up to all of our actions that add up to WHO WE ARE...when is the last time you looked at your 'regular' and asked yourself if it is working for or against you. I am not just referring to habits here either, go deeper.
This works with every aspect of your life. What you eat, drink, say, do personally as well as professionally. So, today I am talking about 'on the regular' on this episode of #YourMorningCommute - everything workplace culture related. --- Send in a voice me…
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Jan 14, 2022
Ep 436 YMC: It's not the No's but the Yes's left unfulfilled
It's not the no's you and your team say, it is the YES's that go unfinished. It's the yes you said you or your team said they were committed to that remain unfinished. That is why you and your team are getting frustrated or the feeling of being on a hamster wheel.
Today's episode about workplace culture covers this very topic. If you are ready, hit play to level up your workplace culture today. Remember culture isn't built in a day, it is built every day. How are you showing up today does make an impression. Is it the impression you want to give? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jan 13, 2022
Ep 435 YMC: Firing Toxic Team Members
You know the saying "one bad apple ruins the whole basket." Well it is true.
I am always amazed how long companies hold onto toxic team members. Their 'rottenness' spread throughout your team and organization and completely damages and undermines the good in your workplace culture.
Once you have defined they are in the right role, clear on expectations, given guidance, support, feedback and specific development and they are still failing and showing up disengaged, negative, toxic...then, what are you waiting for. No regrets when you terminate a toxic employee. Your team will thank you when you do AND you are putting up the boundaries of what right looks like in your culture.
I know it is hard to let go of employees in today's market but if you keep and tolerate toxic, you WILL lose other good employees while keeping that one bad apple. Just sayin...
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Jan 12, 2022
Ep 434 YMC: Priorities, Capacity, Alignment
Our days remain full minute by minute, agree?
If so, how deliberate are you about how you and your team are spending those working minute by minutes to remain priority focused and aligned on tasks getting done. How clear are you about deadlines? Before setting deadlines are your reviewing capacity in roles to achieve those said deadlines. Often capacity is but a myth - confused with poor communication on what is truly important to get done, by whom, how and by when.
Enjoy todays 434th episode of your daily workplace culture podcast by yours truly. As always let me know what you are thinking after listening.
Have an amazingly productive and rewarding day.
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Jan 10, 2022
Ep 433 YMC: The Sting of Attrition
If matching making (candidates to employers) is getting harder, it seems like more attention needs to be place on retaining those team members you already have, right!
If you knew 1 out of 5 team members were going to leave over the next 6 months and they told you ahead of time why - would you do something about it?
Right now that is what's happening and they are leaving due to:
* Inflexible work options and hours
* Lack of personal and professional development opportunities
* Stress and/or burnout
Now that you know this, what are you willing to do and what can you do and when will you do it and how will you communicate it and take action.
You have been given the answers to the test - now what! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jan 7, 2022
Ep 432 YMC: Fueling your Talent: Your Baby
I don't know about you but staying motivated, focused and not feeling like the life is being sucked out of you can at times be a daily task...but it doesn't have to be that way.
When is the last time you intentionally fueled your talent (your baby) (your passion) (your skills)? Are you deliberate about fulfilling your calling? If you aren't then who is? And you probably aren't ensuring the talent around you is doing the same if you aren't fueling yourself.
Today's quick workplace culture podcast #YourMorningCommute provides you with 4 tips to keep or get the engagement back into your team. Keeping it simple, so you can consume it and do something about it. Those who are truly obsessed with workplace culture will listen to the podcast daily and do the work to ensure YOUR role as a culture curator is lived and not just a pipe dream.
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Jan 6, 2022
Ep 431 YMC: Fulfilling Your Promises to Your New Hire
Did you know on average a fifth of your new hires leave after their first 45 days?
You may know that, but do you know why? Yesterday on the podcast I talked about becoming a salesperson to get more of your job offers accepted, so today it is about fulfilling the promises made during those selling days, those interviews days.
Are you fulfilling how you described the values, the workplace culture, what the onboarding experience would look like, feel like? Are you checking in to ensure all is going as planned? If not, start there. You may be surprised at what you find.
Dig deeper to truly become the culture curator your team needs and deserves.
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Jan 5, 2022
Ep 430 YMC: Selling to Your Candidates
When I was a young teenager, I recall my father telling me that everyone sells. Regardless of their title or role in a company - life is about selling. That advise planted all those years ago has remained with me and comes up often. We all do sell (influence) daily in some way shape or form.
Today on the 430th episode of #YourMorningCommute I ask you if you have shifted your mindset on how you attract talent into how are you selling them on why they need to pick YOU, your Team, Your company. Gone are the days why they need to convince you to hire them but now, why should they choose you over other offers.
We MUST get better at MATCH making.
Candidates and Employers are struggling to find one another. It's time we all level up. I hope you listen to today's podcast and take action.
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Jan 4, 2022
Ep 429 YMC: Empathy and Flexibility
Are you an empathic leader? A compassionate leader? Would you consider yourself as a flexible leader?
Both empathy and flexibility are needed with high performing teams and successful workplace cultures. How you define both and set expectations on both is critical to your success as well. It isn't enough to be flexible but rather knowing when and how flexibility shows up in your culture.
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Jan 3, 2022
Ep 428 YMC: Code Blue
Most, if not all are familiar with the term Code Blue.
I don't know about you but I have worked in a couple of companies that needed their workplace culture resuscitated. The sad part is the owners didn't see it that way or didn't want to recognize it.
Today on the 428th episode of #YourMorningCommute I discuss this topic. Where are you showing up to #fulfill your role as a courageous leader and making the impact on your #workplaceculture? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Dec 22, 2021
Ep 427 YMC: ESG
Key Questions Regarding Current ESG Efforts
What is important to you? What are you tracking now? How will you know when you are there? How do your answers align with your existing workplace culture and overarching mission, vision and values? Has ESG always been important, or has something changed? What have you done so far? Where are you getting stuck? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Dec 21, 2021
Ep 426 YMC: Recruiting Creativity Kick in the Butt
I am serving up a kick in the pants today around recruiting. Employers hiring and candidates looking - how to make the match. This is an EVERYONE job, not just recruiters.
Get out of your own way - wake up call - what you did before to fill those open positions WILL NOT WORK.
* If you haven't figured that out, please listen to today's message.
* If you have figured that out, but don't know what to do, listen to today's message.
* If you need some high energy today, listen to today's message.
* If you can afford 3 minutes today's, listen to today's message. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Dec 20, 2021
Ep 425 YMC: Reflection Celebration Look Ahead
When is the last time you celebrated something that went well? When is the last time you told your team, your direct employees about something that went well...no matter how big or small... truly celebrated the win.
Today is about reflecting on the wins not the losses or mishits but WINS. What went right a few minutes ago, yesterday, last week, last quarter, this year...capitalize on the win not the loss. I am challenging you today to journal your hearts out on all the wins. You can do this - I know you have had lots, I just need you to stop and really think and about all of them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Dec 16, 2021
Ep 424 YMC: Give the Gift that Keeps Giving
Are you trying to figure out the right gift for your direct reports this year...look no further, instead take 3 minutes to listen to today's leadership workplace culture tip - the perfect gift that keeps on giving. When you decide to give this gift...you are continually increasing the momentum of your individual team members and therefore your team.
It's a good thing #culturematters #cultureplaybook #booksforcourageousleaders
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Dec 13, 2021
Ep 423 YMC: Zoom call terminations
By now most of you heard about the CEO that terminated 900 employees on a zoom call.
Several of you asked me to weigh in...
* Yes, this speaks volumes about their workplace culture
* Yes, this will have a long lasting negative impact on their internal team
* Yes, this will have a long term negative impact on marketing
* Yes, this will have a long term negative impact on the future of recruiting
My question - where was the rest of the executive leadership team during the decision making, planning process of setting up a zoom call to terminate 900 employees to begin with????? A series of events happened prior to this call. Don't make isolated decisions. Laying off is never easy but we can all agree even without all the details, there could have been a better way.
Now that CEO and the company is left with a big clean up on isle nine.
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Dec 10, 2021
Ep 422 YMC: Flexibility Trends into 2022
We aren't just dealing with where we work physically, but how we get the 'work' done. That brings a need for more flexibility around our 'old rules.'
With that being said...the need for flexibility will continue as a trend into 2022. Today's 422nd episode I discuss this very topic and give you a list of flexibility opportunities to work through individually and with those you support, direct and lead.
Enjoy!
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Dec 9, 2021
Ep 421 YMC: 5 Actions to take - Revisiting Employee Engagement
Assumptions can get us in trouble.
Blind spots create deeper lag times in achieving goals.
In 2022, one of the workplace culture trends we need to continually focus or revisit is employee engagement. Today on the 421st episode of #YourMorningCommute I tee up five behaviors - actions to observe about yourself and in others that will move you towards greater action to achieve more engagement. To create more innovation, more retention and to further define and protect your workplace culture.
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Dec 7, 2021
Ep 420 YMC: Interviews - what are you listening for
Interviewing is absolutely a skill but one that can be taught and learned.
Hey...it is time to up your game.
After the characteristic needs of the job are established.
After the right behavioral questions are crafted to be asked.
Then you must know what it is you are listening for in the response. From there, how to 'dig' in and go deeper to see if the candidate is the right fit for the role and the organization.
Today on the 420th episode of my quick morning podcast, I give you a couple of examples, including culture questions.
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Dec 6, 2021
Ep 419 YMC: Leadership Impact
Have you ever helped find your top performer another job outside of your organization?
Human to human impact...words into action and the long term positive ripple affects of 5-star leadership action.
Today on the 419th episode of the #YourMorningCommute I discuss a post viewed on LinkedIN 6-million times.
What would you do? What have you done to date? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Dec 3, 2021
Ep 418 YMC: Are you stuck?
Are you feeling blue? Stuck? Down? In a rut?
To get moving, it is time to unpack it all. Take a deep dive.
What role do you want to play? Are you playing it? Why or why not?
Whether you want to admit it or not, you are making an impact on those around you as well - good, bad, indifferent...
So much goes inside of our heads ON THE DAILY...
Today's quick podcast is around this very topic - enjoy the unpacking and let me know what you discover and where you land. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Nov 30, 2021
Ep 417 YMC: You can't just Tell but rather Listen
So many calls I receive are around delegation and accountability.
* Why isn't my employee doing what I ask?
* Why aren't my team members holding themselves and others accountability?
* Why are deadlines beings missed?
* Why aren't we on the same page, you shook your head (nope, I shook my head to respond to you, that doesn't mean I understand or agree or don't have other questions or priorities that may get in my way)
Today on the 417th episode we talk about being more curious and courageous to ask more questions and listen more in order to effectively delegate and hold others accountable. It's a starting one...are you jumping to assumptions or seeking clarity. It all starts with YOU!
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Nov 24, 2021
Ep 416 YMC: 3rd Part Culture by Design vs Living
As a leader when is the last time you asked yourself...
* Do I understand what are real workplace culture is?
* Do I care?
* What am I modeling?
* What do I and we stand for?
* Do I see a need for change to prepare for our future?
Clarity is a great thing. Being intentional is too. Be the courageous leader that your team, you company needs today.
Today's episode wraps the series this week on culture by design vs the real living one. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Nov 23, 2021
Ep 415 YMC: Part Two - Culture by Design vs Lived
Your workplace culture...your shared sense of identity.
Imaginary or in living color?
It doesn't take long to recognize a REAL workplace culture as a new employee. What is REAL about your culture and what is it saying?
Join me and listen to part two of this weeks topic Culture by Design vs Lived. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Nov 22, 2021
Ep 414 YMC: Culture by Design vs Lived Part One
Would you agree there are 'designed' workplace cultures (words on a wall, website, handbook) and the 'lived' actual culture that is often not described in the same manner?
In this 3 part series of workplace culture by design vs. lived I discuss, call out and give you some tips to get aligned altogether or move closure to alignment.
Enjoy and I can't wait to hear your thoughts and discoveries.
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Nov 19, 2021
Ep 413 YMC: Understanding Culture Types
How quickly can you define and describe your workplace culture type, then values, then norms...then aligned with how others describe all of those answers?
Are you recruiting to those norms?
Are you training to those norms?
Are you onboarding to those norms?
Are you cultivating those norms?
If you are unsure to any or all of those answers - start small and listen to today's podcast to get yourself started in the right direction.
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Nov 18, 2021
Ep 412 YMC: Culture of Conflict
Conflict is a four letter word in some organizations and with some leaders. Me on the other hand - love conflict, encourage conflict...healthy conflict that allows for innovation and deepening trust inside of teams and workplace culture.
Most however, avoid conflict...is that you? is that your team? is that your culture?
By avoiding it or ignoring it you are actually creating more walls, barriers and hurdles in your team. Avoidance is not the path to take. On today's 412th episode of #YourMorningCommute I discuss 8 type of conflicts that may exist in your culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Nov 16, 2021
Ep 411 YMC: Magnetic Culture
The law of attraction and then retention is today's topic on the 411th episode of #YourMorningCommute.
A magnetic culture is one that draws in your workforce, empowers them and creates a majority of engaged team members vs a majority of ambivalent ones. Where does your majority reside? Are you attracting and retaining who you intend? Is your culture working for you or against you? Either way it does come down to the law of attraction.
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Nov 15, 2021
Ep 410 YMC: Instant Weight Loss and Culture Fix
We are an instant society - we want what we want right now...awe, if it were that easy.
Today on the 410th episode of your quick #YourMorningCommute podcast I use our holiday season or potential weight gain to talk about workplace culture. As always, can't wait to hear your thoughts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Nov 11, 2021
Ep 409 YMC: Wisdom in Leadership
Wisdom guides our thinking and overall mindset - would you agree?
If you agree, are you enriching your mind with meaningful knowledge each day to help you grow stronger? Putting your thoughts to the test, allowing you to also grown wiser.
Secondly, are you pushing and guiding your team to not just follow others but be guided by their wisdom as well. Everyone sees the world and their workplace place differently. Are you asking your team to mimic you or showing up as a courageous leader to let them create and share their own thoughts and perspectives. Encouraging them to be original...
On today's 409 episode of #YourMorningCommute I discuss this topic and end with 4 ways to culture wisdom in your workplace culture.
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Nov 10, 2021
Ep 408 YMC: Are your Habits working for you?
We all have habits, but are they working for or against us is the question. Some of mine are good and some not so good, what about you?
I am often asked how I do what I do in a given day. Today on the quick workplace culture podcast I answer that question and more. In addition to what I recorded today, is a deeper comment that your habits must align to your total person, your total values, your purpose, and those you are surrounded by daily - inside of your world. If you are off key in your habits, then you are off key to yourself and your team and your workplace culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Nov 9, 2021
Ep 407 YMC: 10 Elements of Leadership with TEACH at the core
Leadership isn't easy but most of us have some good examples of GREAT leaders and how we would describe them. Those elements that make them great.
On today's 5-minute episode of all things workplace culture driven, I list ten elements all leaders should know and do with a focus on TEACH.
Enjoy and let me know what you are teaching today or taught yesterday. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Nov 8, 2021
Ep 406 YMC: 4 Stages of Highly Effective Teams
Who doesn't want to be on a winning team...said no one. So how do you get there?
It doesn't matter if you are the designated leader or functional member of team, we all want to be on a well oiled machine that has each others backs.
I kept it simple this morning with 4 stages to creating highly effective teams. Take 5 minutes and listen to the 406th episode of #YourMorningCommute to hear all 4 stages, assess yourself, your team and keep it going. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Nov 5, 2021
Ep 405 YMC: Support is a two-way street
As a people manager, when is the last time you asked your team how YOU can best support them?
I mean, directly used those words and ready to take notes and then take action. I will caution you, don't ask if you aren't ready to listen and take action.
We go through life with lots of assumptions, or at least I will certainly admit to that. Often my assumptions are not 100% on target - what about you? So, if we want to know how to best support someone - instead of always directing them - simply ask.
Today on the 405th, 5-minute episode of #YourMorningCommute I give you my top 3 picks to better support your team. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Nov 2, 2021
Ep 404 YMC: Where are you? Error 404...
I don't know about you but I hate that web error that pops up at times saying "Error 404". It reminds me at times we need to stop, slowdown, refocus and ask what we just did. With that in mind...today on the 404th episode of #YourMorningCommute I am asking you to share your successes and where you are getting stuck or error 404 with your workplace culture.
Message me, video respond, comment, let me know. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Nov 1, 2021
Ep 403 YMC: Critical Decision Making Steps
We make 35K decision as day...WOWZA.
Whether you are a risk taker, risk adverse, or a calculated risk taker you do have a vetting process. But what about the consistent way you and your team make decisions, is it clear in your culture? Today's quick podcast goes over six core steps in the decision making process to help you and your team define what right looks like in your workplace culture around how you make decisions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Oct 27, 2021
Ep 402 YMC: Inspiring Trust in One Another
Are you fatigued, maybe burnout or heading that way or still see it in your team? Often the root cause comes down to trust. This creates uncertainty, which chips away at trust.
Trust, Trust, Trust...how do you define it at work? How are you inspiring yourself and others to deepen trust. Trust is a broad word with lots of meaning and interpretations. Make sure you are clear about how you define it, in order to inspire it with your team.
Take 5 minutes to listen to today's 402nd episode of #YourMorningCommute - highs and lows as a leader - courage to make an impact today. Are you ready? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Oct 26, 2021
Ep 401 YMC: Courage to Say Something
Giving feedback is hard...I get it, but when you don't, you are doing a disservice to your colleague. Is that what you want?
In order to improve we have to put on another lens and that is hard to do on yourself. That's why we count on others to give us feedback - forward feedback - something we can use to bring forward and continually level up. When we see something, we need to say something...after-all wouldn't you want to know.
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Oct 25, 2021
Ep 400 YMC: Getting to Yes
I don't know about you but sometimes I get stuck on getting to yes.
When I do, I often fall back to my go to unlocking mechanisms that work for goals, strategies, closing deals, time management and so much more. Soooo, I thought I would share them with you.
What about you, how do you get unstuck?
* What is being underestimated?
* What needs to go?
* Where or what is stopping movement or driving a loss?
* What else needs to be asked to get to yes?
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Oct 20, 2021
Ep 399 YMC: Interaction Straight Talk
Do you know your internal customers?
No, I mean really know them!!!!
Who are they, what do they need from you, how are you showing up now and so much more.
We all have internal customers - great leadership is built on rapport...rapport is built on real interaction.
Soooooo, how are you measuring up today with your internal customers. Take 4 minutes and get your workplace culture fuel on with this 399th episode.
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Oct 15, 2021
Ep 398 YMC: Culture As A Service
I love technology (tools) just like the next person but technology can't and shouldn't replace the human (people) touch.
Don't be fooled and think having a deemed tool that suggests it can automate your culture. NO my friends and colleagues, it can aid but not replace real human interaction. Humans defining what right looks like when we communicate and how we effectively communicate for example.
Today on the quick podcast I discuss this topic. As always, I can't wait to hear your response.
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Oct 14, 2021
Ep 397 YMC: Bad HR
Ugg here comes the Human Resource (HR) employee again...what's wrong now?
Culture?$!...that's an HR thing. Culture - what culture, ask HR?
That team sucks...they can't get anything done...they don't know what it's like in our department...
Hey - are you mad at me? Don't be - listen to today's message before you judge the messenger!
Tough love today - taking an internal look at managers - at leaders - at yourself - where do you stand, is your stance making the impact you envision. Don't get mad at me before you listen to the 5 minute episode.
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Oct 12, 2021
Ep 396 YMC: Core Values. What do they really mean?
How deeply are your core values defined and anchoring your workplace culture - personally, organizationally and with every team member?
I know you know this BUT I have to say it...values are more than words on a wall or in handbook. If you have them, define them, if you defined them, align them across all teams - they will and must help you anchor how you get work done. You may think creating your core value list was the hard part...it isn't, defining and making them come to life is where most get stuck and frustrated. But once fully defined and made actionable, the rewards are endless - priceless. So, do the critical work. You won't regret it.
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Oct 8, 2021
Ep 395 YMC: Remove Excuses
Are you busy doing tasks as a leader or busy building your future leaders?
We can't complain or rather need to stop complaining about team members that give excuses if you aren't investing time with them to increase their momentum. Putting a stop to excuses starts with you helping your team members to recognize their own personal potential to grow and solve problems.
Take 6 minutes today and listen in as I discuss growing your people around a winning culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Oct 7, 2021
Ep 394 YMC: Unspoken Words
When you were first promoted into a 'people manager' role did you know how to manage let alone lead team members? I will admit I sure didn't. I was so wrapped up in the tasks of the day and the job that it took a while to learn how to be a good people manager and then a leader.
Often, if not always, individuals are promoted and never given those skills. Unfortunately they (we) get stuck in doing things the same way we did when we got promoted and no-one told us differently. THEN we started getting feedback and it was all about our LACK of leadership.
Why, well we were trained on the functions of the job, but not the people stuff. Today on the 394th episode of #YourMorningCommute I discuss this and of course give you some tips.
Don't be that manager that promotes others into management without guiding them on real leadership. Don't, please don't. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcast…
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Oct 4, 2021
Ep 393 YMC: Recognizing and then forming your Bad-Ass Habits
Many spend time talking about bad habits (or pointing fingers) but not necessarily how to turn not so good - into BAD-ASS in the best way possible.
Not sure how to get started - well...listen to todays 6 minute #YourMorningCommute podcast.
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Oct 1, 2021
Ep 392 YMC: Weathering the Storm
I hate to be the person delivering bad news but if you are experiencing unusually high turnover right now, brace yourself it will more than likely continue in a few more waves.
The good news is you CAN do something about it...if YOU choose.
There is always a starting point, but until you take that first step you will likely never finish the race, let alone win it.
Let's get started...take less than five minutes to listen to today's quick podcast with four starting points.
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Sep 27, 2021
Ep 391 YMC: Contributions
I love watching synchronized swimming, dancing, etc. How about you?
The beauty of flow and mastery. It reminds me of throwing a rock in the water and seeing the ripples and that reminds me of teams that are in flow. They way they are contributing with cause, purpose and focus. Today on the latest episode of #YourMorningCommute I talk about contributing individually and inside the team deliberating. It's a great way to deepen trust and of course your workplace culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Sep 24, 2021
Ep 390 YMC: Workplace Culture: Nice to Have, rather MUST have
Are you still struggling with leadership's mindset of your workplace culture being a nice to have vs a MUST have? If so, take 3 minutes and listen to todays podcast where I unpack how to promote it and the rewards of having it.
Leaders should care about their culture because your EMPLOYEES and CANDIDATE care. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Sep 23, 2021
Ep 389 YMC: What are you taking note of today?
If you are like me, life moves fast and seemingly faster all the time. Maybe it's age or maybe it's simply that fact we all have so much to do or that WE put on our plates. Regardless, stopping to reflect and "TAKE NOTE" is incredibly important.
On today's episode of #YourMorningCommute I talk about the end of the day reflection, why you should do it and how. Enjoy and as always I can't wait to hear you come across.
Remember workplace culture isn't built in a day; it's built everyday. What are your building plans today? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Sep 21, 2021
Ep 388 YMC: The Daily Whirlwind: People time vs Functional time
Have you ever been caught in a daily whirlwind for days on end and realize you haven't talked with or checked on your team - DELIBERATELY?
On today's episode I focus on exactly that - as leaders your time should be spent on your PEOPLE not the functionality side. Look back in your calendar to the past 30 days and see how much time was spent mentoring, guiding, coaching, providing overall support and feedback to your immediate direct reports vs. sitting in meetings, checking things off your checklist? It may be revealing.
Bottom line, how intentional are you building rapport, building talent...daily - all circled around your workplace culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Sep 20, 2021
Ep 387 YMC: Flow: Getting into the Zone of Workplace Culture
Can you remember a time when you were at your best, in a zone, in flow...everything coming together and perhaps you didn't realize it until you ended your 'flow' session?
You can absolutely recreate flow, get into that zone daily, weekly, monthly and beyond in your workplace culture.
Today's 387th episode of #YourMorningCommute provides you with tips to get there. Come on...you've got this!
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Sep 16, 2021
Ep 386 YMC: If Talent is EVERYTHING
Dear Leaders,
If talent is everything...then how are you increasing it and further attracting it?
It's a simple question but can you answer it quickly and write down a list of what you are doing, how you are doing it (consistently) and how you are measuring the impact. Turnover? Retention? Promotions? Open Positions? Revenue growth? Employee satisfaction? Not at all?
Over the past several weeks on LinkedIN I have read numerous posts that list all the reasons team members are resigning but I am not seeing why team members are deciding to stay. Wow, wouldn't that be an awesome post to see...
I am staying because...vs. today I resigned because...
Food for thought and the exact topic I talk about today on the 386th episode of #YourMorningCommute. I do this podcast daily to provide you with a quick, less than 5 minute, giddy-up to frame you day. I usually ask some questions to get you in reflection or action mode and then off you go to make an impact as a courageous leader for the da…
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Sep 13, 2021
Ep 385 YMC: Look in the Mirror
When is the last time you took a look in the mirror as a leader? Reflecting but not getting stuck inside of your head or over-assessing but reflecting enough to ensure you are truly connecting, communicating and collaborating to equal your leadership effectiveness.
Sometimes it isn't about changing the world but rather ourselves.
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Sep 9, 2021
Ep 384 YMC: Derailing - Get to the Root
Have you ever been derailed? Missed a deadline, project got delayed, totally forgot about doing something on your list?
What about your direct reports - have they ever missed a deadline and you in turn get frustrated?
Derailing happens for a variety of reasons and it will continue to happen if you don't get to the WHY in order to course correct to move forward.
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Sep 7, 2021
Ep 383 YMC: Disappointment and Courageous Leadership
Disappointment is hard, often hurts to the core.
I think we can all agree there are degrees of disappointment and it is caused for a variety of reasons - the key is the courage you show in the recovery process.
Today on the 383rd episode of #YourMorningCommute (everything workplace culture related) I discuss some ways we get disappointed and more importantly how we move past it and effectively I might add.
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Sep 3, 2021
Ep 382 YMC: Assumptions
You have probably heard what the word 'assume' means...if not listen to the podcast as I directly state what it means.
Today on the 382nd episode of #YourMorningCommute, I talk about the assumptions we often bring into a conversation and a tip on how to best avoid them or recover from them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Sep 2, 2021
Ep 381 YMC: Organizational Values
How do you make the company mission and vision come alive - through your organizational values - that's how!!!!
How do you make your values come alive - unpacked them, create culture playbook pages per value.
How do you/we decision make, communicate, problem solve - through the lens of our values. Today on the 381st episode of #YourMorningCommute I discuss all of this in less than 5 minutes. I hope you find time to listen in and get inspired to dive in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Sep 1, 2021
Ep 380 YMC: Fixing Dysfunctionality
We all have experienced levels of distrust, make no mistake about it.
But what we do with the lack of trust is what can make or break a team.
Ask yourself if there is substance to your lack of trust or perhaps misunderstanding or lack of understanding in differences in behavioral work styles. Trust or the lack thereof is rooted for all kinds of reasons (often emotionally driven vs specifically driven), get to the root before you judge and or make up your mind about a teammate. Courage comes in all forms - how are you showing up today as a courageous leader? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Aug 30, 2021
Ep 379 YMC: Intentionally Leading Change for the Future
Some of us are okay with change, some are not. If you reframe change as intentional it takes on a whole new life. So, let's reframe it - how are you intentionally solidifying your Talent Strategy around your reinforced and clearly defined workplace culture?
How can you examine your company values and consider new approaches to hire for real change. When is the last time your looked at the skills vs task vs behaviors in your written job descriptions to your culture and what success in this role looks like? How intentional are you with the life cycle of your employees journey? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Aug 27, 2021
Ep 378 YMC: Manager Minutes
Do you find there are numerous interruptions throughout your day as a leader with a variety of questions coming your way from you team? If so, reframe your time and their time with 'manager minutes'. I am not talking about being a one minute manager but rather deliberate time that you answer questions presented to you by your team on a consistent - yet framed, predetermined time frame. It's a major time management hack.
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Aug 25, 2021
Ep 377 YMC: Triage: Resignation and Retention
What are you waiting for? If you are stuck in the turnover cycle and never looking at the retention necessity you will ALWAYS be stuck in the turnover cycle. It will become your acceptable norm or maybe it already has...ugg I hope not.
Today on the 377th episode of #YourMorningCommute I discuss this and more. It may be the kick in the BUTT you need to get your #courageousleadership on today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Aug 24, 2021
EP 376 YMC: How are you PREPPING? Be intentional about Building Rapport
Let me ask you a question...when you get ready to cook - don't you prep the ingredients? When you get ready to paint...don't you prep and gather all the supplies you need, cover what needs to be covered, clean what needs to be cleaned before you paint? Sure you do.
Sooooo, are you prepping before you go into a meeting, or conversations, or zoom calls, or sending emails? Why or why not? Often times we neglect the needed intentional prep that leaders need to take into account to INTENTIONALLY build rapport, deepen trust...build long lasting relationships.
Take 5 minutes and listen to today episode of #YourMorningCommute. I lay out a specific action you can take today to be more intentional. Are you up for the challenge? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Aug 20, 2021
Ep 375 YMC: Building relationships: Rapport, Bias, Judgement
Labels, judging and assumptions never lead to anything good. AND who wants to be labeled or put into a category unjustly? NO ONE!
Building and maintaining work relationships is a must, especially when we talk about high performing teams. Today on the podcast, lets discuss 4 tips in building rapport and ensuring you aren't labeling, judging entire teams because of the interaction of their manager. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Aug 19, 2021
Ep 374 YMC: Taking the First Step
Have you ever thought your impact was going unnoticed and then you get a surprising pat on the back or that promotion you never saw coming?
Remember others are watching, stay the course one step at a time and you will get to the top of stairs even if you can't see it right now. Don't get discouraged you aren't making the impact as fast as you thought you should, one person can make a difference and that one person is YOU!
Be courageous and deliberate today while taking those steps.
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Aug 16, 2021
Ep 373 YMC: Feeding Your Culture
Culture is feed by Culture...wait what? What are you feeding and consuming inside of your workplace culture?
Think of it this way:
* Culture is a feeling, created by people.
* People come together through relationships.
* Relationships are built through communication.
* Communication is made up of stories.
* Stories are made of language.
* Everyday language creates the feeling.
It's the stories and language that are powering culture. The more you develop the language and the stories, the more you strengthen the culture.
So, what are you feeding your culture today? And how are you consuming it? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Aug 12, 2021
Ep 372 YMC: Simply put, Culture is a FEELING
The simple idea that is often misunderstood and perceived as a 'nice to have' but no clue how to get there is workplace culture. So, let's keep it simple...Culture is a feeling.
That's all it is. When you strip away all the language, interactions, and signs, you are simply left with a feeling, one that's created by the people there. Yes, it takes conversations to articulate it, but what you're left with is a feeling.
Today, take 4 minutes to listen to the 372nd episode of #YourMorningCommute as I help you keep it simple yet so impactful and intentional.
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Aug 11, 2021
Ep 371 YMC: Commit, Focus, Scars
Are you wasting time? Caught in a funk? Working hard but the list is growing and growing and growing?
May I suggest you pull back for a moment and ask yourself and your team four simple questions today?
* Where are you choosing to commit?
* Where are you working hard?
* What are you truly focused on?
* How are you bouncing back, faster?
Plus a shout out to my Mission Six Zero crew - we are talking impact, experiences, those scares you are collecting and bringing forward in life. Beauty (battle) scares that build you up and help you BOUNCE back, bring the calm and unravel the chaos.
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Aug 10, 2021
Ep 370 YMC: Hack Your Meetings
Let's talk about time sucks...they are called meetings. Not just any meeting, but the meeting after the meeting, before the meeting that you don't know what the topics are...why you are meeting...who will be in the meeting and then you have a meeting about the meeting.
Stop it already, please!
Today on the 370th episode of #YourMorningCommute I give you real life, highly applicable meeting hacks. Scrape what you are doing and redefine how you hold meetings, who should attend (opt-ins) as an example. It's basic but why isn't everyone following the basics? It's a workplace culture thing...where do you stand with your meetings? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Aug 9, 2021
Ep 369 YMC: Culture Blueprint
Are you using a culture blueprint?
One that aids you in:
* scaling a great place to work as the company grows
* keeps you and your team engaged
* keeps morale high
* gets work done while still having a great time
* makes innovation cheap and easy for everyone
* creates a place where everyone feels ownership of the company
* keeps behaviors professional without the use of long manuals and policies
* keeps turnover extremely low
* utilizes all the underlying talent of the organization
* keeps customer service top of mind for employees at all levels --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Aug 6, 2021
Ep 368 YMC: It's the little things that ADD up
Sometimes I forget to celebrate all the wins happening and focus on the difficulties instead, how about you?
Reality check...the little things add up to great things and sometimes we just don't notice when we are in 'it'. Today celebrate all the little things that are taking hold - all those efforts you are putting forth inside of your walls, your team, your little part of the world. Progress happens little steps at a time, that add up into great goodness.
Take 3 minutes and listen into the little things this morning on this 368th episode of #YourMorningCommute
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Aug 5, 2021
Ep 367 YMC: 7 Tips to Build Trust
What you aren't saying is often more damaging that what you should/could be saying.
Today on the 367th episode of #YourMorningCommute I serve up hot and fresh 7 gloriously easy tips and phases to further deepen your interpersonal relationships with your team and your colleagues - are you ready to use them over and over again to see and feel the wins? I hope so...
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Aug 4, 2021
Ep 366 YMC: ReCalibrate Today
I get it, you are beyond busy, stretched, stressed, open positions, training new people, and trying to hold onto the team you have while doing the functions of your job.
Perhaps its time you stop and recalibrate.
I know it isn't easy but it is DOABLE.
Please take 4 minutes today and listen to the 366th episode of #YourMorningCommute and get bring the calm, the focus and deliberate into your day, your week, your team, and your workplace culture! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Aug 2, 2021
Ep 365 YMC: Leaders DON'T Panic and those panicking CAN'T Lead
There is a spill on isle nine, we need to close the store...WAIT! WHAT? NO!!!
Let's calm down, do some reality testing, pull back on our impulse control, take a deep breath before we as leaders create chaos.
So many times as leaders we don't bring the calm, but rather jump on board and before you know it STRESS is at an all time high.
Courageous leaders remain calm, bring the calm, identify, then discuss/address, and finally solve. On the 365th episode of #YourMorningCommute take a calming moment for five minutes to get your workplace culture giddy up going. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jul 30, 2021
Ep 364 YMC: Negative Thoughts - Flipping the Switch
We all suffer from negative thoughts from time to time. Left unchecked, they can affect all areas of our lives. By changing how we behave we can change how we feel. As a courageous leader, it's your responsibility to know how to flip those negative thoughts into a positive action. On today's 5-minute #YourMorningCommute, I dive into this and give you an activity you can do with your team too.
Let's do this!!!!!!!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jul 26, 2021
Ep 363 YMC: Traction Law and Your Leadership
Traction is such a fun word and can be defined in many ways.
Are you gaining #traction?
Do you know why or how?
Is it the good, bad, great kind or perhaps you have't stopped to recognize the kind of traction you are creating?
The Traction Law is about cohesion and imperfections? Which side is your traction creating? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jul 22, 2021
Ep 362 YMC: Cohesive Messaging and Actions
Today on the quick podcast #yourmorningcommute, the key word is cohesive.
If you are up to the challenge, take a look at where you are and are not cohesive as it relates to the list below. Cohesive from language to actions, on the daily. This isn't a short game, it's a long game when it comes to culture work. Where do you stand?
* Competencies
* DEI
* Talent and development
* Performance, rewards, recognition
* Values
* Mission
* Vision
* Culture
* Coaching, mentoring, feedback
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Jul 21, 2021
Ep 361 YMC: Attract and Retain Younger Generations
How do you attract and retain younger generations - all generations for that matter - the answer is in your culture.
Succession planning can be easy once you get focused and started. But all the efforts in the world won't help unless you focus on your culture first. Why, the answers to how you attract and retain top notch employees, resides in your work environment. It's not easy work at times, but wow, it is fun and rewarding when you see it come alive and breathing everyday.
Today, take a deep breath and do some reflecting. The answers aren't so hard to see once you take a real look with wide open eyes.
Enjoy today's 361st episode of #YourMorningCommute
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Jul 20, 2021
Ep 360 YMC: Emotional Checkout: Resignation
Have you received any resignations this month? Surprised?
When an employee resigns, often they had already resigned emotionally a long time ago.
Even more often they feel like their leader resigned on them first.
All resignations can't be prevented but I would argue most can. Are you working on the offense or defense when it comes to your employees engagement and retention. Is your culture helping or hurting these efforts? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jul 19, 2021
Ep 359 YMC: Follow the rules until you should NOT
Did you know we have over 35K decisions to make in a day. Crazy right...
How many 'rules' do you break during your decision making process on a daily basis?
Should your final judgement be objective or subject or it depends?
How clear is all of this in your work environment, you know that little thing called your CULTURE?
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Jul 16, 2021
Ep 358 YMC: Effective Communication: Listening Tour
Have you ever stopped and truly thought about and then processed how many communication interactions you have with your individual team members, entire team, on all platforms, on a given day, on a given year and then realized along the way that something probably didn't go the way you intended it. Misunderstood, misinterpreted, failed opportunity to further connect and or clarify something.
Yikes - when you add it all up - it's a little scary - is reality sitting in yet?
Today on the 358th episode of #YourMorningCommute I further discuss effective communication and the listening tour. Are you ready? Buckle up - so we don't have a bumpy ride. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jul 15, 2021
Ep 357 YMC: That One Thing
We are still over complicating it all - not sure why - but we are - I see it all the time, don't you?
On today's 357th episode of #YourMorningCommute - one location - one over arching leader - many teams - poor to great. The great team was FOCUSED and aligned with their purpose to serve and the others - not so much.
There are pockets of amazing teams inside of your company - do you know why? What are they doing? What is their sub-culture? What is their ONE FOCUSED thing? That amazing highly effective team may be yours - I hope so. If not, ask why.
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Jul 14, 2021
Ep 356 YMC: Law of Attraction and Retention
Are you struggling retaining and attracting talent?
My head is swarming with all the reasons around the deep hole companies are going into - that black hole of open positions and talent leaving on the daily.
I recently saw a Burger King sign that said "Please tell management, we all resigned, sorry for the inconvenience." And so many other signs like it. Screaming to leadership - you have to do better.
Today's episode covers communication, connecting and love languages to your current and hopefully new talent. Please treat them well - if not...ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch.
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Jul 13, 2021
Ep 356 YMC: Stress of Middle Management
Are you in middle management? Or manage those in the middle?
Are you feeling the pressure? I get you...it's taking a toll and it's always been hard but getting harder.
Take a couple of minutes this morning and listen to today's call out and suggestions to move forward with good intentions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jul 12, 2021
Ep 355 YMC: Purpose Driven Leadership Characteristics
What does it mean to be a purpose driven leader? What characteristics are common with those leaders? Are you one?
Take 4 minutes today and listen to the 355th episode of #YourMorningCommute to reveal the ten common core skills it takes to be a purpose driven leader and then ask yourself - how do you measure up and even deeper...how can you continue to level up?
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Jul 9, 2021
Ep 354 YMC: Adding Value
How can I add value? I ask this question often to my clients and encourage them to ask that question of themselves to their team members. This question frequency catches people off guard and they give me a response of "good question", then they proceed with an answer or "let me think about that."
Regardless of the response - it makes you and them listen in a different way, think and process in a different way, perhaps show up in a different way and certainly it begins to define what success looks like, feels like and sounds like.
It's another way and asking - how can I best support you?
So, today - ask yourself - how can or will you add value to your team and to your organization.
Take 3 minutes and listen to today's episode of #YourMorningCommute.
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Jul 8, 2021
Ep 353 YMC: Are You Different?
Have you ever felt 'different'?
Different mindset? Taking different actions? Not necessarily fitting into the supposed norm...
If you raised your hand and are shaking your head yes, "yep that's me", GOOD.
I am inviting you, encouraging you to be or become courageous - it takes being different more often than not.
Courage to show up, courage to talk about topics others won't, and have tough conversations...certainly talk about and take action around workplace culture...on the daily.
So yes, go ahead and be different. I love different! It allows for growth and who doesn't want that?
On today's 353rd episode of #YourMorningCommute I talk about being different. Take 5 minutes to listen in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jul 7, 2021
Ep 352 YMC: Problem to Solve: Shifting Your Company Culture
It's about your people, it's always been about people and it will ALWAYS be about your PEOPLE.
To become a high-performance organization, you must address people issues before they get out of hand because when people leave...cash bleeds. Yep - I said it, cash bleeds and a ton of other things too...the list is long. And shifting your company culture the way you want, envision and desire becomes next to impossible.
Take 6 minutes and listen to my 12 time wasters...ask yourself where you are 'possibly' wasting time...just saying - let me know what you come up with.
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Jul 6, 2021
Ep 351 YMC: Too many meetings; bad meetings
Meetings, meetings, meetings, and more meetings. You know the meeting after the meeting that leads into the next meeting.
Are you guilting of too many meetings or just BAD meetings?
Do you start on time, end on time, provide an agenda and stick to them? Are you adding value to the work day?
Are you taking action on the input?
Are you tracking who is supposed to do what after the meeting and by when and then following up?
Is it too many meetings or are they just time wasters because they are bad meetings to begin with?
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Jul 2, 2021
Ep 350 YMC: Transparency: Employee Engagement
I don't know about you, but I loathe being in the dark and I am going to go out on a limb and say I bet you and your team members don't like it either.
One of the best ways to create and build trust is through open lines of communication and maintaining consistent transparency. That my friends equals deeper employee engagement. The more we see the bigger picture and the role we play, the more likely we are bought in and show up in the role you need us to...don't play in the dark - be the light.
Now, don't shake your heads at me and say it's simple - if it was, there wouldn't be so many articles and books about how to engage your team.
Stay tuned, more to come on this subject. But for today, take 3 minutes to listen to the 350th episode of #YourMorningCommute.
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Jul 1, 2021
Ep 349 YMC: Organizational Culture Types
If you can't define your organizational culture type, then you don't know if YOU and those you hire and retain are aligned - not to mention are your values aligned. How can you truly define what right looks like, if you can't define the core structure to create synergies around.
Today on the 349th episode of #YourMorningCommute - I drill down into 4 basic organizational culture types and then ask you some tough - aligning - questions to get you going for the day and maybe create some office or team buzz around the discussion.
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Jun 30, 2021
Ep 348 YMC: Message Dancing
Oh no...I hope you aren't 'message dancing.'
You know, not being clear about expectations.
Dancing around hard conversations, tough conversations, need to be had conversations.
Don't dance - be clear. It's the right thing to do.
Strong workplace cultures are built on great - open - clear communication that build trust and clarity of what right looks like, feels like, sounds like. Fog is hard to maneuverer around - let's be clear. Don't dance!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 29, 2021
EP 347 YMC: Turnover, Turnover, Turnover
Well it's here, not just coming, but here...
Depending on how intentional YOU and your company have been on the day to day basis to ensure your team members are feeling seen, valued and heard...will determine how quickly they will start to jump ship when a recruiter calls to try and entice them away from you.
Retention is simply when you remain focused on what right looks like. Every team members enjoys clarity of expectations, flow and consistency in their workplace culture. Unity in their community.
It is more costly to recruit than to train and retain. Where do you want to spend your money, time and energy?
It's never too late to adjust...it does take courage to own it and do something about it. Take 3 minutes today and listen to the 347th episode of #YourMorningCommute. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 28, 2021
Ep 346 YMC: Moving beyond - I am fine...it is fine...
When I think about what gets in the way of great results...it's the soft skills. The human element, our relationships, our attitude toward work and others.
Today, I am challenging you to move beyond "I am fine" and "everything is fine."
Being a courageous leader means you need to go beyond and behind mediocre to get to the other side.
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Jun 25, 2021
Ep 345 YMC: Is Your Recognition Aligned
All businesses claim to value their employees and to be committed to a culture that recognizes and rewards employee achievements. But success in this effort may be elusive, particularly if employers only half-heartedly embrace an “employee-centric” culture.
How are you recognizing, rewarding, aligning your values, your culture to that of your goals.
I provide 3 tips today - take 4 minutes and listen to today's 345th episode of #YourMorningCommute --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 24, 2021
Ep 344 YMC: Keeping the Fundamentals
Are you still struggling to find your flow?
Might I suggest, keeping it simple and go back to your basics, your fundamentals. Never lose sight of your foundation - be deliberate, intentional on how you get things done for the greater good - the bigger picture.
Stop the madness for yourself and then your team and organization - get back into an intentional flow.
What does right look like?????? Ep 344 of #YourMorningCommute, it's time, take 2 minutes and get your morning groove on.
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Jun 23, 2021
Ep 343 YMC: Keeping the Calm and Middle Managers
"Calm Down"...those words have been known to trigger me. What triggers you?
Or "Don't get mad when I tell you this..." that's another one.
With either of those - if I wasn't mad or upset or anxious before - well I am now.
Stress is all around us and impacting our mindset, our team, and our culture ON THE DAILY...I get you.
Take 4 minutes and listen to todays 343rd episode of the #YourMorningCommute to bring your best self to work, to your team and to your life.
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Jun 22, 2021
Ep 342 YMC: Focus and Showing Up
Have you ever lost a day to lack of focus or stress or perhaps apathy has set in...when you add up a day a week for the year, you have lost a month a year.
Yikes!
What are you pushing off today or yesterday that is actually further derailing you and your workplace culture?
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Jun 21, 2021
Ep 341 YMC: Follower-ship and Vision 6 of 6 Leadership Principles
Are you someone others want to follow?
Do you drive and articulate a clear vision, sense of purpose?
For the past week we have dove into six principles of leadership to self assess and then assess others on your team. Today is the final principle. Take 3 minutes and listen in...341st episode of #YourMorningCommute --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 18, 2021
Ep 340 YMC: Business Skills: 5 of 6 Leadership Principles
Understanding the big picture and driving towards it is on my mind this morning to protect your team, your culture, and your vision.
Where do you stand on this leadership principle number five? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 17, 2021
Ep 339 YMC: Instruction and mentorship: 4 of 6 Leadership Principles
Do you value helping others?
Do you identify ways to help others?
Do you believe everyone deserves and has a desire to learn new skills?
Leadership principle number four is focused on just this...take 3 minutes to listen to today 339th episode of #YourMorningCommute
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Jun 16, 2021
Ep 338 YMC: Results and Accountability: 3 of 6 Leadership Principles
Accountability training continues to be one of the most requested training workshop series.
Soooo, yep it is absolutely one of the six leadership principles. It starts with clear expectations.
Take 3 minutes and listen to todays 338th episode of #YourMorningCommute to get your head focused on results through accountability today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 15, 2021
Ep 337 YMC: Awareness of Oneself: 2 of 6 Leadership Principles
It is one thing to say you are self aware - it is another thing to be willing to pivot as necessary with a large dose of humility and grace. Today on the 337th episode of the #YourMorningCommute podcast, I continue discussing the 6 Leadership Principles. Today's focus - Awareness of Oneself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 14, 2021
Ep 336 YMC: Courage: 1 of 6 Leadership Principles
Over the next 6 episodes of #YourMorningCommute, I will discuss six Leadership Principles.
Regardless of your title on your team, you have the ability to influence, lead and make an impact.
Today, I am unpacking COURAGE. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 11, 2021
Ep 335 YMC: Recovering from Tough Conversations
Let's face it...having hard conversations is never easy and then added to it, they go further sideways...now what?
On the 335th episode of #YourMorningCommute I talked about realities and provide tips to recover from a sideways conversation involving more than one person.
So hard, but let's get more comfortable...take 5 and listen in to this quick podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 10, 2021
Ep 334 YMC: Employee Experience A to Z
What are your employees experiencing before hire to post hire?
Every day we count on our employees to SHOW UP but let's take a checkin on ourselves FIRST.
What experiences are we providing and monitoring to ensure they are what we need, want, expect. - from the application process, to right fit, growth focused, creating inclusion every step of the way, into the depths of our day to day culture, work loads, tools, flexibility, and so much more... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 9, 2021
Ep 333 YMC: Six C's of Inclusive Leadership
Today on the #YourMorningCommute I discuss the six C's of Inclusive Leadership.
How do you measure up?
* Commitment
* Courage
* Cognizance
* Curiosity
* Cultural Intelligence
* Collaboration
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Jun 8, 2021
Ep 332 YMC: 5 Characteristics of a Positive Workplace Culture
While every workplace is different, companies with happy employees tend to have a few basic things in common. Here are five characteristics of a positive workplace culture that I've observed while working with companies of all sizes.
* Good communication
* Opportunities for Growth
* Culture of Collaboration
* Reward and Recognition Systems
* Strong Purpose and Core Values
Do these characteristics describe your company, or does your workplace need a cultural makeover? Changing employee interactions and boosting morale can seem like a daunting task, but prioritizing the people in your organization is critical for growth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 7, 2021
Ep 331 YMC: What's next?
We are never finished...at least that's my opinion. There is always something up NEXT.
Asking yourself what's next is a part of a growth mindset.
Always learning, always growing...it is a way of forcing your mind to stay in the visionary process. Looking ahead, looking further, asking yourself and your team what can we do now? How can we take 'it' further?
For me, I do this daily around workplace culture but do this for you of course. Showing up daily, just like you and your team and the environment you are creating. My question is are you doing it intentionally or is it happening organically which can be risky.
Over to you, what's next for you today? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 4, 2021
Ep 330 YMC: How are you adding VALUE as a leader
How are you showing up on the daily...adding value?
What's your delivery?
What have you shared and learned?
Are you reflecting and connecting?
Do you feel seen, valued and heard? Are you ensuring others feel the same.
What's on your plate today? Does it add value to the team's focus and mission? What about all those projects your team is working on...do they all add value?
When you are prioritizing your actions - are you asking if they all add value?
Don't just create lists but rather intentional actions that truly add to the bigger picture.
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Jun 3, 2021
Ep 329 YMC: How Relentless Are You?
I love being relentless when it comes to workplace culture...what about you?
How determined are you? Where are you refusing to give up on today - with regards to defining, creating, pivoting or protecting what right looks like inside of your workplace culture - even if it is in a small team.
Cheers to those showing up relentlessly today, yesterday and tomorrow. You've got this...
"All that you touch YOU change. All that you change CHANGES YOU." - Octavia E. Butler --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Jun 2, 2021
Ep 328 YMC: Gathering Different Perspectives
We live in a professional world that goes fast and where people do not always take the time to step back. When going fast, leaders often confuse their perspectives with reality and have difficulty truly understanding the point of view of others.
A perspective is not right or wrong by default. It just is what it is: the point of view of a single person based on their life experiences and values, among other things. We each have one; sometimes we share it with others, and sometimes we do not.
Our perspectives shape how we act or react in a situation. What could be different in your leadership if you chose to be more generous in your interpretations of perspectives? What could be different in your personal leadership if you could better take, seek and coordinate perspectives?
Ask another person's perspective today and see how you move from a fixed mindset to one of growth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podc…
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Jun 1, 2021
Ep 327 YMC: Inclusion vs Exclusion
We can always talk more about creating inclusion...
Just because your company spends a lot of money and or effort on diversity and inclusion objectives does not mean you are being successful.
Are your initiatives simply trying to mitigate legal risk or focus on reducing exclusion? If so, you still have some work to do.
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May 28, 2021
Ep 326 YMC: Maintaining Relationships Strengthening Workplace Culture
As we head into Memorial Weekend - today's 326th episode #YourMorningCommute is time for reflection on how you are maintaining and building new relationships inside of your workplace culture.
Enjoy your reflection time and then be ready to move into action.
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May 27, 2021
Ep 325 YMC: Tips 3-5 Culture Harmony
There are a several of ways you can create more harmony in your culture. I unpacked two critical pieces the past two days but now it's time to talk about 3 more ways you can increase employee engagement and the environment that is your workplace culture.
Take 3 minutes for my final 3 tips this week on the 325th episode of #YourMorningCommute
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May 26, 2021
Ep 324 YMC: Tip 2 Culture Harmony: Apologize When Necessary
Tip 2 to provide your workplace culture with more harmony includes apologizing.
A common cause of employee disengagement is a dislike for higher management. It's important for managers to display humility. Executives are not immune from mistakes, and they should apologize if and when they occur. Employees value leaders that are open, honest and genuine, and apologizing when appropriate is a clear sign of honesty and sincerity.
It's also vitally important to be open to criticism. A position in management makes you uniquely capable of enacting positive change, and you cannot do that if you are not receptive to feedback. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 25, 2021
Ep 323 YMC: Culture Harmony Tip 1: Make Goals Clear
Where do you stand with employee engagement and company culture?
They go together like peanut butter and jelly. The culture (the bread) holds them together nicely for the perfect pairing.
Over the next 3 days on your quick podcast #YourMorningCommute - I am giving you 5 harmony culture tips to positively impact your culture and therefore your employee engagement.
Tip 1: Make Goals Clear --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 24, 2021
Ep 322 YMC: Workplace Culture: Time for Action - DO
When we think about action it is far more than a to do list...but what we do and when we do it deliberately - we move so much closer to our defined success.
If you have been following along the past 4 days - we are ready to move into DO - action mode - then rinse and repeat.
Take 3 minutes today to listen in to the 322nd episode of #YourMorningCommute - all things workplace culture curation driven. You won't find this in any other podcast...here's your personal invitation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 21, 2021
Ep 321 YMC: Workplace Culture: How does it make you FEEL
Are you a thinker or a feeler?
Regardless of your answer you do have feelings...emotions both physical and mental.
These show up based on how you are receiving messages. What you are hearing, seeing and how you are responding in words and yes, in feelings. Are your emotional responses helping to build the culture or pulling it down or into another direction.
Take 3 minutes today as we continue this week's focus on our senses and impact of our workplace culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 20, 2021
Ep 320 YMC: Culture: What is it that you SEE plus a shout out
When we go into observation mode, it's amazing what we can SEE. What we see with a new set of eyes.
What are you seeing in your workplace culture when you truly observe the actions taken place (or lack thereof)?
Open your eyes today in a nonjudgmental way, note what you see, get more curious. Do the actions your are seeing align with your company values - the way your company get's things done, your workplace culture?
Shout-out time
The more your define what right looks like, sounds like, feels like (hear, say, see) the more aligned your workplace culture will become on all levels to your core values. One of my dear clients Clancy and Theys Construction has and is getting clearer and clearer each day that goes by deliberately creating their culture playbook in a variety of ways. Check them out on their "life" page of LinkedIn. Good things are happening and it's always good to share the good things you SEE.
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May 19, 2021
Ep 319 YMC: Culture: Words Hurt - What are you saying?
Let's face it - words can and do hurt...as a leader you must be mindful of your words.
Yesterday's focus was on what you "heard" and today it's on what you say.
It takes less than 2 minutes to plant a seed - words are doing just that...what are you planting today? Are you strengthening your workplace culture or tossing out words without proper planting (proper intentions) to grow and protect your workplace environment.
Today's 319th episode of #YourMorningCommute focuses in on just that - what are you saying? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 18, 2021
Ep 318 YMC: Culture: What are you hearing?
When is the last time you truly listened...today turn up the volume on your ears. Listen with a new intent to fully digest what you heard. Can you connect the written emails, the zoom interactions and or the phone calls to one of your company values. What can you connect in a good way or now hear the wheels coming off?
This week we will hear, say, see in a different way.
Bonus: listen in for a shout of on 'see' day to one of my long term clients who are successfully bringing their digital culture playbook to life on LinkedIn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 17, 2021
Ep 317 YMC: Delegation: Giving, Receiving - taking it back WHY
Have you ever delegated something and then found yourself taking it back?
Have you ever been delegated to and then it was taken back?
Ask yourself why - there is a reason - are you ready to hear it?
Both types are fear based - trust based - get off the hamster wheel - figure out why so you can move forward.
Delegation can't be avoided. It's time to do it effectively. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 13, 2021
Ep 316 YMC: It's Your fault...teamwork...
Team work is perhaps the most important thing for any team or group of people to work effectively and in sync together. Each member in the team must communicate openly with each other member and put forth his views effectively. When there is no communication gap between team workers, the team can work together more effectively and yield better results.
So why is it so hard? Step one - stop pointing fingers, playing the shame game, using excuses, and get down to the business of better communication and collaboration.
Take 5 minutes today and checkin on how you are showing up with your team and those tough conversations.
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May 12, 2021
Ep 315 YMC: 4 Components of a Culture Mindset
Accountability - often referred to as a 4-letter word...it shouldn't be.
For decades I have studied and researched employee accountability and it is often misunderstood. It's time to shift into a mindset that empowers you and your team to move away from excuses and finger pointing when things go wrong to taking ownership over the circumstances, develop solutions, and take action.
Today's 315th episode of #YourMorningCommute I plant seeds around 4 core components to a culture mindset.
* feedback seeking
* psychological ownership
* creative problem solving
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May 11, 2021
Ep 314 YMC: Trends of Future Learning
The role of learning and development continues to broaden, with (you) leaders facilitating and supporting change initiatives in your organizations faster than ever before.
You are being asked to rethink how business operates and find new way to reach your goals. Training helps transition into those changes.
* What is your role in change management?
* How is the nature of work changing inside of your team and your organization?
* How or are you evaluating the evolution of change in how your customers, clients, patients, and prospects are buying from you? Are you educating them in those changes?
* How are you customizing individual training around soft skills for your team members? How are you evaluating remote and hybrid work...supporting your team....supporting the culture and therefore the results?
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May 10, 2021
Ep 313 YMC: 5 Things Missing In Training
Have you ever been a part of a training you thought was good but it didn't stick?
Well the problem may be it was missing a few critical steps to make it applicable - make it stick.
Take 5 minutes this morning to listen to the 313th episode of #YourMorningCommute to hear if you include these in every training you receive, ask for or perform.
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May 7, 2021
Ep 312 YMC: Workplace Culture Trends 2021
Every organization has its own corporate culture, which defines how things are done within the company. It mainly comprises the values and beliefs that an organization works around. A good and positive culture is likely to direct you towards the direction of success. However, if your company culture is not on the positive side, then it is going to harm you severely in the long run.
Culture Trends for 2021 include:
* Employee Engagement
* Flexible schedules - work-life balance
* Meaningful - Useful Benefits
* Creating Psychological Safety
* Workplace Mindfulness
* Equality
* Employee Experience
* Increasing Momentum through Development
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May 6, 2021
Ep 311 YMC: Courage to Speak Up
Truth, conviction and adding value to your team as a courageous leader - that is your ability to speak up -
How are you contributing? Being kind? Being patient? Being honest?
Encouraging your team? Apologizing when necessary. Forgiving yourself and others to move forward and thanking them more frequently than taking them for granite?
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May 5, 2021
Ep 310 YMC: 4 Buckets of Employee Engagement
According to the 2021 State of Talent Optimization report, only 27% of companies know what’s driving disengagement among employees. So it’s crucial to take a pulse on where your workplace currently stands.
An employee’s level of engagement depends on several factors, including:
* Trust between the employee and (YOU) their manager
* Attitude toward work tasks and current job role - (Employee and YOU)
* Strength of team collaboration and relationships - (Team Dynamics)
* Sentiment toward the organization’s direction, mission, values, workplace culture --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 4, 2021
Ep 309 YMC: Eggshells or Leading Awake
Are you walking on eggshells around someone or something or are you courageously leading fully awake?
Awake, attentive, engaged, interested, caring, concerned, intentional...sometimes tough conversations but always moving forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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May 3, 2021
Ep 308 YMC: Badass Courageous Leaders and Change
Are you a badass courageous leader?
Making a change, see the need for change, know your workplace culture needs some love and attention?
Good...take 3 minutes and listen to today's 308th episode of #YourMorningCommute
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Apr 29, 2021
Ep 307 YMC: Increase Productivity through Employee Engagement
Are your employees engaged and productive at work? Even if they are today, how can you be sure they will be tomorrow? According to the 2020 State of Talent Optimization report, 34% of executives say employee performance keeps them up at night. Whether you’re facing a major organizational shift or just implementing new tools, employee engagement and productivity can be impacted.
Finding and hiring the right employee for a job can be a challenge, but your work doesn’t stop once you have them on your team. Managers need to work with their employees and build trusting relationships to keep them engaged. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 28, 2021
Ep 306 YMC: Inclusive Leadership
Leaders often overestimate how inclusive they really are.
Take 6 minutes today and listen about six behaviors that are critical in inclusive leaders. Are you one? We all have room to level up.
Companies increasingly rely on diverse, multidisciplinary teams that combine the collective capabilities of women and men, people of different cultural heritage, and younger and older workers. But simply throwing a mix of people together doesn’t guarantee high performance; it requires inclusive leadership — leadership that assures that all team members feel they are treated respectfully and fairly, are valued and sense that they belong, and are confident and inspired.
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Apr 27, 2021
Ep 305 YMC: How are you Contributing
Life's quick. We're not here to fill or kill time.
We're here to contribute and enjoy the contributions of others ... to work and enjoy the work of others.
Today's 305th episode of #YourMorningCommute - take 3 minutes to listen to the "Declaration of Contribution"
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Apr 26, 2021
Ep 304 YMC: Cultivating Your Team and Your Culture
If you lead a team of people, you're the gardener.
You plant the seeds (hire the right people), care for them (develop and guide them, and keep the weeds out (minimize and remove obstacles and bad people ... when did you last ask someone what might be in their way of doing good work?).
Do it well and you'll maximize your chances for better results and more enjoyable days for everyone (a beautiful thing).
If you don't lead a team, think of that garden as you.
Ask yourself, “What am I growing? Am I planting the right seeds in my mind (and body)? Am I taking responsibility for my professional and personal development? Am I keeping the weeds out (bad thoughts, bad ideas, bad people)?”
Leader or not ... remember, in most cases, we do reap what we sow. Credited to - Inspire your people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 23, 2021
Ep 303 YMC: Setting Clear Actionable Items
Nothing derails progress quicker than not setting clear action plans with your team at the start, thus the results you expect fall short.
After you’ve landed on a plan forward, a new client, a project, etc., figure out how you are going to achieve your goals by identifying leading activities and measures of accountability to make sure the work gets done.
Adopt healthy business rhythms, specifically planning annually, realigning quarterly, reviewing progress weekly, and executing daily. If you do this, four quarters turn into one year, one year turns into multiple years, and multiple years turn into the achievement of your goals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 22, 2021
Ep 302 YMC: Aligning Rewarding Encouraging Decision Making
Alignment seems like a simple task but yet we make it so complex at times OR worse don't even try to get aligned.
When we think through rewards - we often think monetary first and that isn't always the right option.
When we encourage - we aren't always solution driven or worse don't really have our listening ears turned on.
And finally, when we decision make, we don't always think through quick enough or talk it out or have more than one option ready to go.
Take 2 minutes and listen to today's Alignment - giddy up - on the 302nd episode of #YourMorningCommute
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Apr 21, 2021
Ep 301 YMC: Shared Vision...Do You Have One?
Does your vision inspire and provide a shared purpose amongst your team?
If you asked 3 team members this morning what your vision is...
- do they know?
- is it aligned with yours?
- does it inspire you and them?
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Apr 20, 2021
Ep 300 YMC: Poor Execution and A Company Culture by Default
There are three reasons leaders fail to execute. First, they don’t follow their own plan with discipline. Second, they fail to keep score on what matters. Third, they don’t have the right people in the right jobs to make it happen. If you can assemble these three puzzle pieces, you can put your company on track to win.
Did you create your culture by design or did it just happen by default? When you consciously think about and design your culture to foster your desired behavior, your culture becomes a competitive advantage that attracts top talent and drives massive results. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 19, 2021
Ep 299 YMC: Slow Down To Speed Up
I didn't coin the phrase but certainly know it works "slow down to speed up!" It provides much needed clarity.
The world, our lives are full of change. When we get into robotic mode we miss the ability to see what's coming - why because we are also moving too fast inside of that robotic chaos.
Today take 4 1/2 minutes to listen to the 299th episode of #YourMorningCommute to be more deliberate about change, effectiveness and efficiency as a leader and with your team.
It's a great way to make a positive impact on your workplace culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 15, 2021
Ep 298 YMC: Diagnosing Your Workplace Culture
Doctors don't prescribe medicine until they have completed some sort diagnostics; performing exams, blood test, x-rays, etc.
Dietitians don't put you on an immediate health plan and exercise regiment before they talk to you, track what you are doing now, where you are trying to go and give you some tests either.
Same concepts when it comes to your desire to shift your workplace culture - analyze where you are first.
Today on the 298th episode of #YourMorningCommute, I get you started on that process.
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Apr 14, 2021
Ep 297 YMC: Candidate Experience: Are You Measuring It
Candidate experience plays a key role in employee engagement. If a candidate has a great experience and later accepts a job offer, they’re much more likely to become a highly engaged member of the team as opposed to someone who didn’t quite as positive a candidate experience. Someone who has a more positive experience will likely feel connected to the company culture and truly understand the mission and vision that drive your organization.
In addition to improving employee engagement, candidate experience also impacts your employer brand. If someone interviews but is not offered a job, a positive experience will allow them to not only apply for positions in the future with excitement, but also spread the word about how awesome the organization is.
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Apr 13, 2021
Ep 296 YMC: What is workplace culture? Really?
A good workplace culture provides everyone with the opportunity to initiate change and to grow on a professional and personal aspect. It also promotes openness and encourages your employees to voice their opinions and chase after the values they believe in. – It creates satisfied employees and increases productivity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 9, 2021
Ep 295 YMC: Teams & Decision Making
Is your team good at the decision making process?
Efficient team decision start with trust and behavioral awareness.
Efficient decision making doesn’t happen overnight. You become better at reaching group decisions, in part, by understanding your Team Type and team dynamics. You know your people, you recognize the weight and urgency of certain decisions versus others, and with that knowledge, you take a talent optimized approach to decision making.
Take 5 minutes this morning to reinforce your workplace culture - what does right look like - listen to the 295th episode of #YourMorningCommute --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 8, 2021
Ep 294 YMC: Defining a Team Players Actions
Knowing when to pass the ball is how we add value to our teams, build them up, make work easier, build trust, create cohesion, and the pay off can be big with regards to productivity and overall results.
How are you showing up and impacting your team as a great team player? Adding value and further defining what right looks like inside your workplace culture.
Are you flexible?
Do you listen and adjust communication styles as needed?
What about problem solving?
How much positivity do you bring daily? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 7, 2021
Ep 293 YMC: Building a Culture of Trust
Trust the 3-legged stool: Team trusts leader, leader trusts team, team trust team. It's foundational but often missed - when your foundation is cracked leaks and destruction happen - even worse, you go into repair mode and your repairs are often faulty.
Cohesive teams function fluidly when they’re supported by a culture of trust. That requires everyone being on the same page, but also assuming the best intentions from one another. When employees genuinely believe everyone is working toward the same goals, they can engage in healthy conflict and disagreement. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 6, 2021
Ep 292 YMC: Don't Forget When You Return to "Normal"
After over a year of living with some quite unexpected and unprecedented constraints, the world is finally, slowly opening back up.
BUT don't forget all you / we have learned. So many lessons learned, innovation and some set backs that are now thrusting us forward...as we return to the our so called normal or rather our new normal don't fall into those old habits.
Today on the 292nd episode of #YourMorningCommute we stop to remember in order to keep moving forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Apr 1, 2021
Ep 291 YMC: Ask them
Why are we so afraid to ask? Don't make assumptions - ask better questions.
If your team said you need to communicate more - fine...ask them when, what, how, frequency
If your team feels out of the loop - ask them what you can do to include them more, what do you want to know, when do you want to know it, what is the best avenue to reach you.
If you don't know, you better ask rather than assume or try and fix and miss the boat.
Keep it simple...ASK --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Mar 31, 2021
Ep 290 YMC: When Things Get Tough: you have two options
Which choice do you make when things get tough?
When things get tough and you get disappointed that your extra effort, care, and attention aren't giving you an immediate payoff, you can't let that stop you from pushing things.
If you do, then those good habits of working hard, focusing more, and practicing your resilience can gradually slip into those bad habits of apathy, resignation, and cynicism.
All real progress comes from those who keep trying to make things better ... regardless of circumstances, ...
Ask yourself today...what can I do to make it better? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Mar 30, 2021
Ep 289 YMC: Culture Change and Creating A Movement
Culture is like the wind. It is invisible, yet its effect can be seen and felt. When it is blowing in your direction it makes for smooth sailing. When it is blowing against you, everything is more difficult.
Culture change doesn't happen through a mandate but rather an intentional movement.
What movement are you creating today? Take 5 minutes to listen to today's 289th episode of #YourMorningCommute - your quick, get your started and stay focused on your workplace culture impact, on the daily.
You've got this!!!!!!!!
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Mar 29, 2021
Ep 288 YMC: Aligned or Blind Spot
Words on a wall - may spark a good feeling but that will quickly go away if you don't put them into action - live them on the daily - deliberately.
Today take 5 minutes to listen to the 288th episode of #yourmorningcommute as I discuss and provide an example of congruency between your mission, vision, values and culture statements. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourmorningcommute/support
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Mar 26, 2021
Ep 287 YMC: Familiarity and Your Interactions
Myth: Shifting your workplace culture is hard.
Stay with me...
And if you have already stopped reading or listening to today's 5 minute 287th episode of #YourMorningCommute then you weren't meant to be here to begin with. Meaning you don't believe your environment is what matters above all else.
If you are still with me - hurray! read on and better yet - press play.
Today's focus is on knowing your team members - those your are most familiar with vs. newbies to your team and how you interact with them.
I don't know about you, but how I interact with those I know best and they know me best is different at times, then those I just met. It shouldn't be!
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Mar 25, 2021
Ep 286 YMC: Leaders Must Add Value
Are you adding value as a leader to your team, to your organization?
Regardless of your title or defined role you can always step up and add value - the question is are you and doing so with clear intentionality?
Great leaders add value to their team on the daily - which by the way strengthens, protects and further defines what right looks like inside of their workplace culture.
Your team must be first, when your team is first, your organization improves. If you don't believe that - then stop trying to lead - PERIOD!
How are you adding value daily?