In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Thuy Boardman, an expert in helping leaders translate their strategic vision into impactful results. They discuss the importance of strategy in organizations and how leaders can bridge the gap between strategy and action. Dr. Boardman emphasizes the need for leaders to clearly articulate their vision, communicate priorities, and develop effective tactics for execution. Dr. Boardman also explains the role of ...
May 21, 2024•31 min•Ep. 91
In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde explores the practical application of psychology in the workplace, specifically focusing on the skill of active listening. He highlights the importance of truly understanding others by actively listening to them, rather than just hearing their words. Dr. Wayde provides practical tips for active listening, such as giving full attention, not interrupting, summarizing what you've heard, and trying to understand from the speaker's ...
May 17, 2024•9 min•Ep. 90
In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes Dr. Lauren Catenacci , an experienced organizational psychologist and consultant. Dr. Catenacci shares insights into her journey, combining her passion for social psychology with her expertise in organizational effectiveness. Dr. Catenacci discusses her interest in applying psychological principles to diverse industries, particularly veterinary medicine. She emphasizes the challenges of introducing organizational ...
May 14, 2024•24 min•Ep. 89
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde wraps up the discussion on critical team leadership characteristics, behaviors, and skills essential for fostering a thriving organizational culture. Building upon previous episodes, Dr. Wayde delves into seven foundational behaviors and skills that leaders must possess to effectively lead their teams. The episode begins with a reminder to listeners to review the previous episode covering team effectiveness models, setting t...
May 10, 2024•10 min•Ep. 88
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes Dr. Karyn Edwards, an expert coach, facilitator and speaker with a passion for supporting women in their career journeys. Dr. Edwards shares her personal journey, highlighting her struggles with learning disabilities and her subsequent career in corporate roles focused on talent and people development. The conversation delves into the challenges women face in the workplace, particularly regarding confidence and lead...
May 07, 2024•24 min•Ep. 87
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host, Dr. Ernest Wayde delves deep into the integration of psychology and business by exploring various team effectiveness models. Dr. Wayde emphasizes the importance of having a structured approach to enhance team dynamics, relationships, and efficiency in organizational settings. He begins by acknowledging that while he has covered several prominent team effectiveness models in previous episodes, the landscape is vast and diverse. Dr. Wayde hig...
May 03, 2024•9 min•Ep. 86
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host, Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes Steven Schloss, an executive and team coach with a rich background in HR leadership across various industries. Steven shares insights from his extensive experience, shedding light on the critical role of psychology in the business world. Steven discusses his journey from being a Chief People Officer to founding Listen Forward Coaching and Leadership, where he assists CEOs, C-suite executives, and teams in enhancing...
Apr 30, 2024•25 min•Ep. 85
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the often-overlooked but critical aspect of leadership: employee development. Dr. Wayde begins by emphasizing the significance of focusing on team members' growth and professional enhancement within organizations. He acknowledges the plethora of leadership skills that are helpful, but narrows down the discussion to the fundamental importance of fostering employee development. Throughout the episode, Dr. Wayde elaborat...
Apr 26, 2024•9 min•Ep. 84
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes Dr. Gineva Drinka, a coach and senior leader at Victoria's Secret and Company, with over a decade of consulting experience. Dr. Drinka shares insights into her journey, influenced by her upbringing in a family of mental health professionals, leading her to apply psychological principles to business and human performance. As Dr. Drinka discusses her role at Victoria's Secret and Company, she emphasizes the importance...
Apr 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 83
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the Korn Ferry T7 model of team effectiveness, shedding light on its internal and external facets. Drawing parallels to the Hackman model, Dr. Wayde outlines the T7 model's comprehensive approach to enhancing team performance. The T7 model emphasizes five internal factors crucial for team success: thrust, trust, talent, teaming skills, and task skills. Dr. Wayde breaks down each factor, elucidating their signific...
Apr 19, 2024•9 min•Ep. 82
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes Dr. Ali O' Malley, an expert in leadership and team effectiveness. With over 20 years of experience in partnering with senior leaders across various industries, Dr. O' Malley sheds light on the nuances of leadership in today's virtual environment. Dr. O' Malley's journey from academia to corporate roles at John Deere and Better Up provides a unique perspective on digital transformation and the importance of adapting...
Apr 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 81
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host, Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the critical topic of change management and its profound impact on organizations and individuals. With insights drawn from renowned change experts and experiences from his own IT background, Dr. Wayde underscores the necessity for leaders to comprehend and navigate the complexities of change effectively. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the transition phase in change management, highlighting how neg...
Apr 12, 2024•10 min•Ep. 80
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, hosted by Dr. Ernest Wayde, he delves into the intersection of psychology and business, spotlighting individuals like Scott, a seasoned leader in a missions organization overseas. Scott, along with his wife Katie, has spent 16 years abroad, primarily in the Middle East and Europe, serving communities and fostering cross-cultural teams. Their journey began with a deep sense of calling rooted in their faith, propelling them to offer people opportun...
Apr 09, 2024•30 min•Ep. 79
In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, hosted by Dr. Ernest Wayde, the focus is on exploring the GRPI model of team effectiveness, developed by Richard Beckhard in 1972. Dr. Wayde delves into the four key factors for team success outlined in the model: Goals, Roles, Processes, and Interactions. Starting with goals, Dr. Wayde emphasizes the importance of establishing clear and measurable objectives for teams, citing research that highlights the significance of goal clarity in reducin...
Apr 05, 2024•11 min•Ep. 78
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde speaks with Dr. Sherry Buffington, a motivational and performance psychologist. Dr. Buffington shares insights into her journey as a psychologist specializing in motivation and performance within the business realm. The conversation delves into various topics, starting with Dr. Buffington's transition into the field of business psychology, driven by her interest in understanding nonverbal communication and her experiences working...
Apr 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 77
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host, Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the concept of courage, particularly its significance for effective leadership. Dr. Wayde begins by defining courage according to the American Psychological Association: the ability to confront difficult challenges despite the risks involved. He highlights examples such as overcoming destructive habits and voicing unpopular opinions, emphasizing their relevance in the workplace. Drawing from historical perspecti...
Mar 29, 2024•12 min•Ep. 76
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Kayla LeLeux-LaBarge, a clinical organizational psychologist and technologist. Dr. LeLeux-LaBarge shares her journey from clinical psychology to organizational consulting and her current work at the intersection of psychology and technology. She discusses her experiences in transforming workplace dynamics, emphasizing professional authenticity, and creating positive, personal-centered environments. Dr. LeLeux-LaBar...
Mar 26, 2024•30 min•Ep. 75
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde explores the intricacies of team effectiveness models, honing in on Patrick Lincione's widely recognized "Five Dysfunctions of a Team." Dr. Wayde underscores the significance of comprehending the relationship dynamics that lead to team failure. The model identifies five dysfunctions, each building upon the last. First is the Absence of Trust, where Dr. Wayde underscores the foundational role of trust in effective leadership and t...
Mar 22, 2024•11 min•Ep. 74
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes Winnie De Silva, a seasoned executive coach, leadership strategist, and business consultant with over 25 years of experience. Winnie also hosts her podcast, "Transformative Leadership Conversations with Winnie De Silva." The conversation begins with Winnie sharing her unique journey, starting as a social worker and transitioning into business consulting. She reflects on her experiences at Arthur Anderson, where she disco...
Mar 19, 2024•28 min•Ep. 73
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the critical leadership skill of adaptability. Drawing on research from the US Army, Dr. Wayde emphasizes the importance of adaptability in leaders, especially in today's fast-paced and constantly changing business environments. Defining adaptability as the capacity to respond appropriately to changed or changing situations, Dr. Wayde explores two key dimensions: mental adaptability and interpersonal adaptability...
Mar 15, 2024•9 min•Ep. 72
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes Nikki Taggart, an organizational psychologist based in Ireland, who shares her fascinating journey into the world of psychology and organizational development. Nikki delves into her background, from a golf scholarship in the U.S. to her experiences in pharmaceutical sales and learning and development. The conversation unfolds with Nikki describing her work post-graduation, emphasizing team reflexivity and its impact on e...
Mar 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 71
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde explores the intricacies of team effectiveness models specifically focusing on Richard Hackman's model. As a psychologist and researcher, Hackman emphasizes the importance of creating comprehensive systems for teams, transcending individual behaviors. Hackman posits that team leaders should prioritize five crucial conditions to enhance team effectiveness. These conditions are explored in-depth, with a primary emphasis on the team...
Mar 08, 2024•11 min•Ep. 70
In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Kevin Stoffel, founder and owner of Strong People Systems. Kevin specializes in pre-talent screening, emotional intelligence, and leadership development. The conversation explores Kevin's diverse career path, transitioning from the technology industry to helping individuals unlock their potential. Kevin shares the analogy of a sailboat journey without a rudder, symbolizing the external forces that guide our care...
Mar 05, 2024•26 min•Ep. 69
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host, Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the critical leadership skill of empathy. Leadership is not just about authority; it's about understanding and connecting with the people you lead. Dr. Wayde distinguishes between sympathy and empathy, emphasizing that empathy involves stepping into others' shoes to better understand their feelings and thoughts. The episode explores the role and application of empathy in the business setting. Empathy creates emo...
Mar 01, 2024•9 min•Ep. 68
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes Dr. Anna Gibson, a licensed psychologist and organization development consultant. Dr. Gibson discusses her work, emphasizing evidence and theory-informed principles of human behavior to design interventions for individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. Specializing in creating happier and healthier workplaces, she collaborates with leaders across various sectors, including government, tech, healthcare, and...
Feb 27, 2024•29 min•Ep. 67
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host, Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the VA Team Effectiveness Model, a framework developed by the Veterans Health Administration, which employs over 400,000 individuals. The VA model consists of two interconnected ladders, each representing key dimensions of team behavior. The relationship ladder emphasizes engagement and includes steps such as civility, shared respect, psychological safety, and cohesion. On the other side, the functioning ladder ...
Feb 23, 2024•10 min•Ep. 66
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Liz Sweigart, a business leader and consultant with over 20 years of experience in strategy, operations, and people. Dr. Sweigart specializes in the intersection of emerging technologies, particularly Web3, and social organizational psychology. Dr. Wayde explores Dr. Sweigart's diverse career journey, emphasizing the key theme of curiosity. Liz shares her experiences, from working in international tax at Arthu...
Feb 20, 2024•36 min•Ep. 65
In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde explores the importance of collaboration as a foundational leadership behavior in the business world. Dr. Wayde emphasizes that collaboration is essential not only for leaders to work effectively with their teams but also to ensure that teams themselves can work cohesively. He begins by defining collaboration as the act of two or more people working together to achieve a desired outcome. The host highlights the significanc...
Feb 16, 2024•11 min•Ep. 64
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Ed Sherman, a psychologist, consultant, and executive coach with 40 years of experience in public safety. Dr. Sherman shares his unique journey, blending psychology with roles as a firefighter, police officer, and paramedic. He emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior in crisis situations and highlights the parallel existence of his interest in psychology and public sector work. The conve...
Feb 13, 2024•28 min•Ep. 63
In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the Belbin Team Role model, a concept developed by psychologist Dr. Meredith Belbin in the 70s to understand team dynamics and enhance team effectiveness. Dr. Belbin identified nine roles crucial for team success: Resource Investigator, Team Worker, Coordinator, Plant, Monitor Evaluator, Specialist, Shaper, Implementer, and Completer Finisher. These roles were derived from factors such as personality, menta...
Feb 09, 2024•10 min•Ep. 62
