Being in a leadership role can be stressful under “normal” circumstances, but leading during COVID times is especially challenging. COVID is wearing out leaders in more ways than one. Many leaders struggle to make best decisions under difficult circumstances while putting extra pressure on themselves to get outcomes that may not be realistic considering pandemic concerns. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Reducing-Leadership-Stress-During-COVID-Times...
Jan 13, 2022•14 min•Ep. 80
Surveys show that over 20 million Americans plan to resign in the next two months. 23% of employed Americans plan to quit their job in the next 12 months. (New CareerArc/Harris Poll Study) Employee disengagement is high and employee burnout is in the news. But what’s really driving “The Great Resignation” isn’t necessarily employee dissatisfaction. Instead “The Great Resignation” reflects people’s desire to do more purposeful work that aligns with their values. They care about making a positive ...
Jan 06, 2022•30 min•Ep. 79
“What’s next?” That’s a common question to think about at the end of the year. And many people fall into the trap of simply pursuing some variation of “more of the same.” But those who want to move forward in new ways must think differently. They realize that who they are and what they want now may be different compared to the past. The “pandemic experience” over the last couple of years has made a lot of people rethink what they truly want in their life and work. Find the full show notes at: ht...
Dec 30, 2021•14 min•Ep. 78
It’s a busy time of year with a lot of expectations that you might put on yourself and that others may put on you. It can create a lot of stress. There is pressure to pursue perfection. But those who fare best during the holidays, as well as in business and life, accept imperfection. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Tis-the-Season-for-Imperfection
Dec 23, 2021•10 min•Ep. 77
A lot of businesses claim they value relationships and treat people well, but few actually put it into practice--in every aspect of their business. Gayle Lantz speaks with Troy Haas, President and CEO of Brownell --a leading upscale travel firm based in Birmingham, Alabama. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Building-a-Business-and-Relationships-that-Matter-with-CEO-Troy-Haas
Dec 16, 2021•35 min•Ep. 76
When you experience discomfort in situations that challenge you, you might be tempted to give up or back away. It feels like the easier path. But the uneasiness you feel can actually help you increase your potential for growth and learning…if you face it. The good news is you can move through the discomfort more easily when you rev up your determination instead--when you make your goal more important than any negative emotions you might experience. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatter...
Dec 09, 2021•16 min•Ep. 75
Traditional approaches to leadership are broken, and many leaders feel pushed to their limits. But exceptional leaders are going beyond their limits to achieve their fullest potential. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Going-Beyond-Your-Limits-with-Wylie-McGraw
Dec 02, 2021•33 min•Ep. 74
Many high achieving leaders need to take a break, but find it hard to do so. During the Thanksgiving season, Gayle Lantz talks about how to take the break you really need. It starts by paying attention to how you even think about the idea of taking a break. She challenges the common view that many leaders have of themselves as the one to carry the heavy load or spin all the plates. Leaders can and must let go from time to time. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/How-to-Take-The...
Nov 25, 2021•10 min•Ep. 73
Creating positive cultural change can seem like a long, complicated and arduous process. But it doesn’t have to be, especially when you have an entrepreneurial leader in place who makes creating positive cultural change a top priority. (Sometimes vision and strategy have to wait.) The process can be energizing, productive, and even fun when you engage a wide range of stakeholders in the right way. People build critical relationships in the process and generate exciting new possibilities for the ...
Nov 18, 2021•26 min•Ep. 72
As a leader, there is pressure to project a confident image to the world and prove external success. But the real work of a leader begins within --developing the mindset and beliefs that serve as a foundation for impactful leadership. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/The-Inside-Job-of-Leadership-with-Brenda-Bence
Nov 11, 2021•25 min•Ep. 71
“Goal alignment” is talked about in many organizations, and it’s imperative to achieve for high performing organizations. But there are forces that threaten goal alignment. Smart senior executives address these threats and work to maintain strategic goal alignment. They understand the positive impact of goal alignment on employee engagement, employee retention, customer satisfaction and leadership. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Aligning-Your-Goals-with-the-Big-Picture...
Nov 04, 2021•13 min•Ep. 70
Some leaders admit they’re uncomfortable with the conceptual thinking involved in visioning. Creating a compelling vision can seem like an extremely difficult task. But it doesn’t have to be. The act of engaging your team in the process can make the process easier which leads to a better, more inspiring vision. Visioning is a strategically significant activity that leads to higher levels of creativity, commitment and enthusiasm for your organization’s future. It’s one of the most important prior...
Oct 28, 2021•15 min•Ep. 69
Trauma is something that many people have experienced, yet it is rarely talked about in the context of leadership. This episode is especially relevant for any leader who has experienced some kind of trauma personally or for leaders who want to support other people in the organization who have experienced trauma. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/From-Trauma-to-Transformation-with-Abbood-Tamimi,-The-Soul-Warrior
Oct 21, 2021•31 min•Ep. 68
Much of what leaders have been taught may be working against them--and they don’t even realize it. For example, “CEO warriors” work hard and fight tough battles to pursue their goals. They believe you’ve got to work hard to win. But what if you didn’t really have to work so hard? Leaders who lead with authenticity lead with more ease and get better results. They go beyond the “thinking mind” to leverage their full capacity. Leading is not simply about “doing,” it requires understanding who the l...
Oct 14, 2021•33 min•Ep. 67
Executive coaching is a wide open field. And more executives are turning to coaches to help them increase their effectiveness and achieve their goals. Executive coaching has evolved over the years. In the past executive coaching has been viewed as a means to help executives “fix weaknesses.” Now executive coaching is considered a smart way for even the most successful leaders to grow and get even better. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Working-with-an-Executive-Coach-A-Conve...
Oct 07, 2021•27 min•Ep. 66
Leaders are feeling exhausted, tired or fatigued. And there is a lot of advice on what to do to gain more energy…tips on what to eat or drink, ways to move your body or get more sleep. While there is much you can do physically to gain more energy, there are also ways to energize yourself through the power of your mind. Whenever you feel lack of energy, it is an opportunity to do some internal exploration to discover more of what energizes you now --possibly something different compared to what i...
Sep 30, 2021•11 min•Ep. 65
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month, so this episode is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention. Many people are suffering in silence. The statistics are alarming. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US for all ages. (CDC) Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the world for ages 15-24. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Raising-Awareness-About-Suicide-Prevention-with-Regina-Newberry...
Sep 23, 2021•22 min•Ep. 64
Stress at work is extremely high. Leaders are under greater pressure to steady the ship in rough waters. But first they must steady themselves while finding new ways to lead in a changing environment. The process starts by looking within as opposed to depending on conditions outside yourself to be in your favor. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Leading-Your-Own-Way-in-Todays-Times
Sep 16, 2021•13 min•Ep. 63
Many people want to make a change in their life, business or career, but lack the courage to make it happen. And the thought of reinventing themselves sounds too difficult. But it is possible when you understand what it really takes to make it happen. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Reinventing-Yourself-by-Thinking-Out-of-the-Box-with-Harvey-Castro-MD
Sep 09, 2021•25 min•Ep. 62
According to a survey done by the HR Research Institute , 88% of HR Professionals say that employee communication is very important or extremely important to organizational success. Yet many organizations struggle with effective employee communication. And the state of constant change makes employee communication even more of a challenge. Many managers lack basic communication skills. But there are ways managers can improve employee communication to boost engagement and productivity in their org...
Sep 02, 2021•11 min•Ep. 61
