Most managers are promoted based on their how well they performed. Some are promoted without any training or support. We took a look at becoming a manager, what does it take? How to managers become leaders? What scares people away from being managers? And does a person need to be a manager? We discussed the importance of having a mentor when you are just starting out as a manager. We also took a look at the company, Honey and their promotion process with their managers. Their approach laid out i...
Jul 16, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 13
It’s a loss to the business when talented people go – and a boost when they’re in the spot where they can bring their best. We had a good conversation with a talented senior marketing director at a large corporate. By playing what she calls an extended game of chess, she made her team members work faster, easier and better in their new roles, more pro-actively and energetic – improving kpi’s for the department, results for the organisation, and trust levels in the team. From inexperienced manage...
Jul 03, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 12
On the back of Father's Day and with the expansion of parental leave in the European Union and the Netherlands, we tackle the sometimes sensitive topic of having children. What happens at home affects life at work. When employees make the decision to have a child they expect a reasonable amount of time to take care of the new addition to the family. Managers have to find a way to accept this change and make accommodations. Have a listen to our perspectives and some tips on how managers can adjus...
Jun 20, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Michael Voss and Jennifer Rock write books about the corporate workplace. Not management books, but a darkly funny and all too recognisable novel about universal truths, from the agonies of working under a bad boss to the joy of finding free food in the break room. Their latest, 'Operation Clusterpuck', is newly available. We read it and wanted to hear more, in this podcast episode. So... did this stuff really happen to them? And why did they exchange their corporate jobs for making an impact by...
May 29, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 10
So Millennials, we’ve been talking about you. When you’re asking, ‘Why do you tolerate low performance?’ We agree that when poor performers go unmanaged, and managers lack the ability to address their impact, that spreads like a virus.. When you say, ‘ROI is not enough for me, I want a job with purpose,’ we see that the hierarchy of what you find important has shifted from previous generations. And the outspokenness. We see that you do care, and you’re willing to walk away because of it. Because...
May 14, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
How can an organization recruit the right people for the right position? And what are some of the things that get in the way? Is there a role for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to play in recruitment? This week we ponder all this and more on the topic of recruitment…together with something a little different: Lisa is sick, Shea’s microphone is a little off and Marjolijn, well she’s doing well - thank goodness! Tune in and find out how you can improve your recruitment process and experience today! ...
May 03, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Want to improve your work experience and company culture? There’s a brand new book that writes about the best things that anyone can do, in any job, to work on improving your workdays. In this episode, we get to find out how the author, Bruce Daisley (who is VP of Twitter EMEA as well), found this out and why it works so well. Turns out it is no wonder we’re increasingly feeling stuck, our neverending work days filled with meetings and emails and open plan offices. What Bruce discovered is that ...
Apr 17, 2019•37 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We spoke with People Scientist, Jessica Brook from CultureAmp ! She gave us her insights and expertise on when measuring engagement works and when it doesn't. Listen to our lively conversation as we discuss how companies can move the needle forward with their employees. What are the higher drives for employee engagement? And what the heck is Collective Intelligence? And soooo much more!
Apr 03, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
What are the cornerstones of successful job interviews – for both sides of the table? We read an article on what 7 CEOs notice the most in job interviews, and add our own insights in this new podcast episode. About the journey between how you go into and come out of an interview. Bringing your whole self to the table. How to prevent falling for windbags. The importance of how people talk about you when you leave the room. And about the one question that everybody who has ever read anything about...
Mar 19, 2019•34 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The word on the street is that HR has a terrible reputation. How do we get out of that situation? We talked about this topic earlier and found there’s a deeper conversation to be had here. We investigate how HR professionals can show others that what they’re bringing to the table has real value – essential to running a business. It is up to HR to step up and lead this shift, by upping their skill set. To a different way of working. Because life has changed. The business landscape has changed. Dr...
Mar 05, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Join our conversation with Max Hunter, Chief Joy Officer and champion for Monday mornings. We had a great chat with Max about the importance of having joy at work and how companies can improve work culture. Max also shared his journey to Chief Joy Officer and how he convinces CEOs that happiness at work is good for the bottom line. Referenced: The Chief Joy Officer and the Eastern Princess - Max Hunter's talk at the 2018 HR Congress in Brussels https://youtu.be/qXjjZhCU_jA What the hell does a C...
Feb 19, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode we explore the paradox of the role HR plays in many businesses and what the role of HR should or could even be. Is HR Dead? In our VUCA world what is the role of HR? What should a line manager be doing and should HR be doing? Is HR here for the employees or the business? Tune in, listen, and we’d love to hear from you! What do you think? Are HR the administrators, the policy makers, the place to build and grow talent, the place to empower people, or something else? Articles refer...
Feb 08, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Yes, you read that right....we have entered season 2. (Exciting!!!) Join us as we continue to delve into business topics that involve Human Resources. In this episode, we discuss what we think future HR professionals need in their training. Marjolijn Vlug brought us this topic after giving her friend advice on a new HR curriculum. Naturally, Lisa Dempsey and Shea Harty wanted to share their opinion as well. We share our views on what skills are needed to navigate human connections in an employme...
Jan 08, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This episode is about bringing diversity into the workplace. Or is it really diversity that we need? We talk about the value and benefits of consciously working at inviting, and welcoming, any viewpoint and voice to the table that is different from the standard perspective. But how, and why, do you do that? When the context you are in is different from the examples you've seen? And when it’s plain uncomfortable? Because you miss out on so much when you don’t. Referenced: Namely Releases First Wo...
Dec 19, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Looking towards the end of the year, in this episode we talk about navigating the mad dash of the fourth quarter. When you're surfing that tidal wave of all of the stuff that needs to be done, how do you also get clear and intentional about what you want next year to look like? And how can you find allies and budget for what you really want and need? Listen in, choose ways to get proactive and join us in saying: it's going to be a good year ahead.
Dec 05, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Partially recorded in a cafe (a bit of background noise only at the start), this episode has us slowing down after a conference-heavy couple of weeks. We reflect on the news about the big walkout at Google on November 1st. Not everything about Google turns out to be aspirational for others: in a self-organized protest, 20.000 of their employees across the globe requested more transparency and an end to harassment and inequality. A grassroots protest to Google's global company culture. Which insi...
Nov 20, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Recorded on October 11, 2018, this episode’s topic was suggested to us by a listener: Dumb Rules That Make Your Best People Want to Quit. This really resonated with us. People get frustrated with certain types of rules set by HR and managers and those rules become counter-productive. We talk about alternative approaches, a shift in mindset, and how to bring about change. What are some of the dumb rules you’ve seen? And what are the tips and tricks you’ve encountered to change them? Share your st...
Oct 30, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode recorded on 11 September 2018, we explore an interview with Elon Musk, which was followed up by an open letter from Arianna Huffington. We discuss if working 120+ hours a week, followed by days and nights in the office without taking a break to go home is brilliance/burnout, or hero/anti-hero behavior. How does this translate to you and your organization? The New York Times source article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/16/business/elon-musk-interview-tesla.html Arianna Huffingt...
Oct 16, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
