Insight at Work with Ken Blackwell
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsI talk with top performers in diverse fields of work to uncover their secrets to success. We explore the insights and breakthroughs that have changed the way they work and, at times, how those insights that have transformed the way they live their lives.
Along the way, we’ll also delve into topics like: leadership, teamwork, communication, mentoring & coaching, stress and time management and conversational intelligence. And just generally, how to make work, and life, more productive, engaging and rewarding.
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#38: Valerie Hope - Creating Work Culture through Curiosity, Connection and Centeredness
January 09, 2023 20:20 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIN THIS EPISODE: We’re going to start 2023 with Hope, specifically Valerie Hope. Valerie brings a truly global approach to leadership and building diverse, inclusive and equal work cultures. For Valerie it starts with curiosity and she shares how her early life as a self-proclaimed “military brat” and global traveller taught her the skills she now. shares with her clients. The conversation is wide ranging just like her perspectives and has a little something for everyone. ABOUT OUR GUEST...
#37: Insight Bite - Embracing the Darkness
December 22, 2022 02:23 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBToday is the winter solstice, the darkest day of the year. Today is also a turning point. In this short "Insight Bite" episode, Ken shares a thought for using these dark hours to begin a transformation that will spark our growth in the year to come.
#36: Insight Bite - Gratitude
November 23, 2022 20:04 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBIN THIS EPISODE: In the US, it’s the time of the year when we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and are grateful for the many blessings of the past year. Ken suggests a particular focus for this year’s reflections in this short, “Insight Bite” episode. INSIGHT AT WORK PODCAST THEME MUSIC: Our theme music is composed by Chris Lucca, Jr.. You can listen to more of Chris’ work at http://chrisluccamusic.comYou can also connect with him on Twitter: @Flipluka and on Instagram: @_flipluka.mu...
#35: Tara Nolan - Building a plan for post-work
September 27, 2022 19:04 - 44 minutes - 41 MBN THIS EPISODE: On the podcast, we tend to focus on our present-day goals for work, but what about our goals for post-work? What kind of life do we want to live after we leave the workplace? Today’s guest, Tara Nolan, builds on her background as a pilot and logistics officer for the US Air Force to help people see the whole picture of both their work, and post-work, lives and build a financial plan that makes sense. The key is “understanding the mission” and putting goals ahead of tools. W...
#34: Tim Mousseau - Beyond Psychological Safety
June 27, 2022 20:07 - 95 KBIN THIS EPISODE: Many of us are aware of Google’s Project Aristotle which discovered a key characteristic of high performing teams was a climate of “psychological safety” - that team members could speak up and share opinions without fear of any kind of reprisal or repercussion. Neuroscience backs this up - we do our best thinking when we feel safe and are working in an environment of trust. But feeling safe goes beyond just the ability to express thoughts and opinions, it extends to other...
#33: Cait Donovan - Burnout, Boundaries and Resentments
June 15, 2022 16:06 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBN THIS EPISODE: We often think about burnout from an overwhelmed, overworked, and stressed out perspective. Today’s guest, Cait Donovan, suggests we also look at another source - boundaries, and the resentments caused when those boundaries are violated. She walks us through her own journey of burnout and boundaries and shares helpful lessons for all of us to have more resilient, balanced and healthy lives. Our conversation also touches on some eastern philosophy and neuroscience and how th...
#32: Mackey McNeil - The 3 Freedoms of Prosperity
May 16, 2022 19:04 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIN THIS EPISODE: For many, the topic of finances can feel confining and burdensome, certainly not freeing and uplifting. Today’s guest, Mackey McNeil, helps us break through some of the limiting thoughts about finances that can hold us back and limit our ability to not only become more prosperous but get more enjoyment out of life. Mackey will share how to achieve success and abundance utilizing the 3 Freedoms of Prosperity: Money freedom, Time Freedom, and Freedom from Worry. She is the a...
#31: Deb Lewis - Friend instead of Foe? Using Stress to your Advantage.
March 21, 2022 04:05 - 52 minutes - 48 MBN THIS EPISODE: Can we make stress a friend, or at least keep it from being a foe or an enemy? Today’s guest, Deb Lewis would like to challenge our thinking about stress and encourage us to look at it from a different perspective. Deb is no stranger to stress. As one of the first female candidates to graduate from West Point and then as a leader in combat, Deb understands the impact of stress on performance. In this episode, she shares her experiences, perspective, and several tools so ...
#30: Kori Reed - Is “Me Too” backfiring?
February 28, 2022 23:44 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBN THIS EPISODE: While “Me Too” and other movements had done tremendous good in amplifying the stories and voices of women who have not been treated fairly in the workplace, there may be a hidden cost. Researcher Kori Reed explores gender equality in the workplace and as she surveyed male leaders across the country she began to notice a trend. Many men, while wanting an inclusive workplace culture where men and women can both thrive, were nonetheless so uncertain about crossing the line ...
#29: Carl Seidman - Retire at 32? Diversify your life!
February 14, 2022 05:05 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Almost all of us see the wisdom in having a diversified financial portfolio, it’s smart investing not to have all your eggs in one basket. But what about the portfolio of our lives? Rarely do we think about the value in diversifying our lives and careers - not only to minimize risk, but also to create opportunities. The upside potential isn’t just monetary, there are mental wellness and life experience benefits as well. Today’s guest Carl Seidman applied his financial acum...
#28: Patricia Bravo - Empathic Leadership
February 01, 2022 02:38 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIN THIS EPISODE: As we move closer towards a more human workplace, leadership will need to evolve along side it. The days of a distant and disconnected leader are fading away. Today, leaders need to be in touch with their people and understand what is impacting them in, and out, of the workplace. That means leaders will need to take their interpersonal communication and awareness of human dynamics to a much deeper level. To understand how leaders can adapt to this changing landscape, I’...
#27: Marcia Daszko - Pivot, Disrupt & Transform
January 24, 2022 05:05 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Throughout history, organizations have had to adapt to survive. That is especially true in these challenging times. Often it is the ability of leaders to adapt, to change, to pivot – that enables these organizations to not only navigate distruption but to thrive in it. Today’s guest, Marcia Daszko, works with leaders to challenge their thinking so they can realize results they’ve never before achieved. For more than 25 years, she has passionately been guiding strategic i...
#26: Bernadette Smith - Inclusive 360 - Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization
January 17, 2022 05:05 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIN THIS EPISODE: In Today’s conversation, we’ll be talking about creating inclusive cultures with my guest Bernadette Smith. Bernadette is CEO of Equality Institute and an award-winning author of three books. Her fourth book, Inclusive 360 – Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization, has just been released and is available through your favorite bookseller. We’ll follow her journey into activism, understand that Inclusion is for everyone and the importance of creating spaces where ...
#25: Terry Brock - Embracing Technology
January 10, 2022 05:05 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Technology is an inextricable part of our modern life. While it can often be a help, it can sometimes be a hinderance. Today’s guest, Terry Brock, brings a passion for technology, that he combines with a sense of history, and real-world business strategies. Terry is more than a technology trends expert. He’s a speaker, virtual presenter, interviewer, published author, and coach who packs everything he touches with solid business strategies meant to build relationship...
#24: Simone Fenton-Jarvis - The Human-Centric Workplace
January 03, 2022 05:05 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIN THIS EPISODE: The workplace is a focus here on the Insight at Work podcast. So it’s especially thrilling have an expert on the workplace as a guest. Simone Fenton Jarvis is a colleague from the UK, she is a Workplace Consultancy Director, formerly with Ricoh now with Relogix. Simone's work hones in on the employee experience and its impact on organizational performance. Simone is passionate about creating human-centric workplaces that can drive a world where the organization become...
#23: Gena Cox - Leading Inclusion
November 04, 2021 01:33 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBGreater inclusion in the workplace won’t happen by itself. It will require strong, dedicated leaders with focus and persistence to shift organizational cultures and create more human workplaces. To understand how leaders can begin this journey towards greater inclusion, I’ve invited Gena Cox to the podcast. Gena is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and professional speaker. She is the author of the forthcoming book, “Leading Inclusion” which provides a roadmap for leade...
#22: Susan Fitzell - Leading and Managing a Neuro-diverse Workforce
October 01, 2021 01:31 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIN THIS EPISODE: This episode I speak with Susan Fitzell, an expert in neuro-diversity about the challenges of incorporating and accommodating a neuro-diverse workforce into the modern workplace. The reality is that neuro-divergent workers have always existed but we’re only now gaining an awareness and appreciation of their impact – and the need to adapt the way that we lead and manage. Susan shares some tips and strategies to support neuro-divergent thinkers and help bring out their best ...
21: Christine Morlet - Connecting with any audience
September 14, 2021 04:01 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: In a more Human workplace, it’s critical to be an effective communicator and be able to connect with your audience whether that’s one person or many. Today we get an international perspective from Christine Morley. Christine is an expert in presentation and negotiation skills and learning how to influence others. For over 30 years, Christine has helped hundreds of senior executives from Fortune 500 companies be more memorable and have greater impact on their audiences. ...
#21: Christine Morlet - Connecting with any audience
September 14, 2021 04:01 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: In a more Human workplace, it’s critical to be an effective communicator and be able to connect with your audience whether that’s one person or many. Today we get an international perspective from Christine Morley. Christine is an expert in presentation and negotiation skills and learning how to influence others. For over 30 years, Christine has helped hundreds of senior executives from Fortune 500 companies be more memorable and have greater impact on their audiences. ...
#20: Tom McManimon - Life Lessons from a Reluctant Entrepreneur
August 16, 2021 04:01 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIN THIS EPISODE: When I came up for the title for the “Insight at Work” podcast I had two ideas in mind: 1) That we would be able to explore various insights about work and the ways in which people approach problems and challenges in the workplace. - and - 2) To also examine how insight might be at work within us. To explore how we approach living and working and the personal decisions that we make throughout this journey we call Life. Today's episode is in that second categ...
#19: Don Khouri - When to Say Yes
August 04, 2021 23:21 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIN THIS EPISODE: If like me, you'd like to be a little more productive, a bit more focused, and maybe a little less overwhelmed - this episode is for you. My guest today is Don Khouri. Don is a speaker, author, and executive coach with advanced degrees in Human Development, Organizational Behavior, and Human and Organizational Systems. He’s written a book for people who struggle with too much to do and not enough time titled, “When to Say Yes, The Five Steps to Protect Your Time”. ...
#18: Amanda and Simon Cookson - The Challenge of Being Human at Work
June 14, 2021 20:54 - 50 minutes - 46 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Today we discuss the challenges of being human at work with two of my favorite humans – Amanda & Simon Cookson. The three of us have a passion for helping leaders and organizations build more human workplaces and shift away from the commoditization of employees that has created stifling, unproductive and dehumanizing work environments. We talk about the power that humans have to innovate and succeed in times of disruption. We also talk about future trends in the workpl...
#18 - Amanda and Simon Cookson - The Challenge of Being Human at Work
June 14, 2021 20:54 - 50 minutes - 46 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Today we discuss the challenges of being human at work with two of my favorite humans – Amanda & Simon Cookson. The three of us have a passion for helping leaders and organizations build more human workplaces and shift away from the commoditization of employees that has created stifling, unproductive and dehumanizing work environments. We talk about the power that humans have to innovate and succeed in times of disruption. We also talk about future trends in the workpl...
#17: Howard Farkas - Self-Sabotage - why we undermine our own goals
May 28, 2021 02:35 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIN THIS EPISODE: OK, just between you and me: have you ever done something that you knew you shouldn’t, but you did it anyway? Even if you knew that doing it would get in the way of accomplishing something else that you really wanted? If we’re being honest with ourselves, we’ve all probably done something that wasn’t in our best interest, even though we knew better. That my friend, is self-sabotage. Self sabotage is defined as unwanted behavior that undermines one’s goals. That unwan...
#17 - Howard Farkas - Self-Sabotage - why we undermine our own goals
May 28, 2021 02:35 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIN THIS EPISODE: OK, just between you and me: have you ever done something that you knew you shouldn’t, but you did it anyway? Even if you knew that doing it would get in the way of accomplishing something else that you really wanted? If we’re being honest with ourselves, we’ve all probably done something that wasn’t in our best interest, even though we knew better. That my friend, is self-sabotage. Self sabotage is defined as unwanted behavior that undermines one’s goals. That unwan...
#16 - Linda Shively - Slaying the Joy Stealing Dragons
May 12, 2021 02:52 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I think it’s fair to say that we would all like to have as much joy in our lives as we possibly can. But Life is full of highs and lows – there are events that bring us joy, and unfortunately, ones that can take it away. That’s unavoidable. The question is - once we’ve lost joy, how do we get it back? And what role do we play? Can we influence how much joy is in our lives? Today’s guest, Linda Shively, discovered how to bounce back from loss and how to begin to restore ...
#16: Linda Shively - Slaying the Joy Stealing Dragons
May 12, 2021 02:52 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I think it’s fair to say that we would all like to have as much joy in our lives as we possibly can. But Life is full of highs and lows – there are events that bring us joy, and unfortunately, ones that can take it away. That’s unavoidable. The question is - once we’ve lost joy, how do we get it back? And what role do we play? Can we influence how much joy is in our lives? Today’s guest, Linda Shively, discovered how to bounce back from loss and how to begin to restore ...
#15: Janice Litvin - Banish Burnout
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: A recent Gallup report titled “Employee Burnout: Causes and Cures”, says that: “employee burnout is a symptom of modern workplaces that are increasingly fast-paced, complex and demanding.” The World Health Organization has recognized burnout as an illness defined as “an occupational syndrome caused by chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” The impact of this unmanaged stress is reduced productivity, disengaged workers, and increased absenteeism. ...
#15 - Janice Litvin - Banish Burnout
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: A recent Gallup report titled “Employee Burnout: Causes and Cures”, says that: “employee burnout is a symptom of modern workplaces that are increasingly fast-paced, complex and demanding.” The World Health Organization has recognized burnout as an illness defined as “an occupational syndrome caused by chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” The impact of this unmanaged stress is reduced productivity, disengaged workers, and increased absenteeism. ...
#14: Fabienne Jacquet - Understanding the Duality of Innovation
April 14, 2021 01:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBIN THIS EPISODE: When we talk about creating a more human workplace we often focus on bringing your whole self to work. In this episode, we bring that idea to the world of innovation by looking at it through the lens of both masculine and feminine energy. Slight spoiler here, to be successful at innovation you need to use both but unfortunately, many individuals and many organizations, only focus on just one of those. Today’s guest, Fabienne Jacquet, embodies the duality and contradictio...
#14 - Fabienne Jacquet - Venus Genius, the feminine prescription for innovation
April 14, 2021 01:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBIN THIS EPISODE: When we talk about creating a more human workplace we often focus on bringing your whole self to work. In this episode, we bring that idea to the world of innovation by looking at it through the lens of both masculine and feminine energy. Slight spoiler here, to be successful at innovation you need to use both but unfortunately, many individuals and many organizations, only focus on just one of those. Today’s guest, Fabienne Jacquet, embodies the duality and contradictio...
#14 - Fabienne Jacquet - Venus Genius
April 14, 2021 01:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBIN THIS EPISODE: When we talk about creating a more human workplace we often focus on bringing your whole self to work. In this episode, we bring that idea to the world of innovation by looking at it through the lens of both masculine and feminine energy. Slight spoiler here, to be successful at innovation you need to use both but unfortunately, many individuals and many organizations, only focus on just one of those. Today’s guest, Fabienne Jacquet, embodies the duality and contradictio...
#13: Elaine Pasqua - Conscious Choices and the Power of Curiosity
March 25, 2021 21:24 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Elaine and I explore building more diverse, inclusive, and productive organizations by improving our communication, making conscious choices, and through the power of curiosity. We also discuss the impact of assumptions and unconscious bias on our perspectives and the need to have the difficult conversations that lead to growth and transformation. ABOUT OUR GUEST: A 6’5″ 250-pound man once looked at Elaine Pasqua standing at 5’3″ and said: “You are the biggest little t...
#13 - Elaine Pasqua - Conscious Choices and the Power of Curiosity
March 25, 2021 21:24 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Elaine and I explore building more diverse, inclusive, and productive organizations by improving our communication, making conscious choices, and through the power of curiosity. We also discuss the impact of assumptions and unconscious bias on our perspectives and the need to have the difficult conversations that lead to growth and transformation. ABOUT OUR GUEST: A 6’5″ 250-pound man once looked at Elaine Pasqua standing at 5’3″ and said: “You are the biggest little t...
#12 - Ed Rigsbee - Life's Little Blue Playbook
March 11, 2021 19:10 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBIN THIS EPISODE: They say it’s a wise person that learns from their own mistakes and it’s an even wiser person who is able to learn from the mistakes of others. Of course, all of this wisdom comes easier if you have someone willing to share the mistakes they’ve made and what they’ve learned from them. Today’s guest, Ed Rigsbee, is going to do just that: share the wisdom he’s gained over a nearly 4 decade long career. For many years now, Ed has been amassing many universal truths about b...
#12: Ed Rigsbee - Life's Little Blue Playbook
March 11, 2021 19:10 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBIN THIS EPISODE: They say it’s a wise person that learns from their own mistakes and it’s an even wiser person who is able to learn from the mistakes of others. Of course, all of this wisdom comes easier if you have someone willing to share the mistakes they’ve made and what they’ve learned from them. Today’s guest, Ed Rigsbee, is going to do just that: share the wisdom he’s gained over a nearly 4 decade long career. For many years now, Ed has been amassing many universal truths about b...
#11: Anne Archer - Maintaining Mental Health
February 28, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Today’s guest is a friend and colleague, Anne Archer. Anne is based in the UK and is Director of Anne Archer Associates Limited. She has over 20 years’ of experience in coaching and holds a number of degrees and certifications in coaching and mental health including approval to deliver Adult Mental Health First Aid. It’s Anne’s most recent work in the mental health field that is the focus of today’s conversation. We spoke about: The necessity of understanding ...
#11 - Anne Archer - Maintaining Mental Health
February 28, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Today’s guest is a friend and colleague, Anne Archer. Anne is based in the UK and is Director of Anne Archer Associates Limited. She has over 20 years’ of experience in coaching and holds a number of degrees and certifications in coaching and mental health including approval to deliver Adult Mental Health First Aid. It’s Anne’s most recent work in the mental health field that is the focus of today’s conversation. We spoke about: The necessity of understanding ...
#10: Jess Walcott - Brain Myths
November 05, 2020 21:11 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Today were going to discuss one of my favorite topics which is neuroscience and the study of the brain! About 20 years ago I was introduced to neuroscience through the lens of how it applied to coaching, training and leadership development. This understanding of neuroscience instantly gave me a context for why a particular development approach worked well and why another didn’t. I found that when the approach sync’d with how the brain works it was successful, when it ra...
#10 - Jess Walcott - Brain Myths
November 05, 2020 21:11 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Today were going to discuss one of my favorite topics which is neuroscience and the study of the brain! About 20 years ago I was introduced to neuroscience through the lens of how it applied to coaching, training and leadership development. This understanding of neuroscience instantly gave me a context for why a particular development approach worked well and why another didn’t. I found that when the approach sync’d with how the brain works it was successful, when it ra...
#09: Glenda Gracia-Rivera - The Impact of Unconscious Bias
February 05, 2020 21:34 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Bias. You may think you’re immune to it - but you’re not. We all have biases and they come from a multitude of sources which accumulate over the course of our lives. These biases impact how each of us view the world, our decision making processes and how we interact with others. The impact of bias is felt everywhere - in the workplace, the classroom, and in our larger society. Unfortunately, we’re often unaware of our biases, hence the term “unconscious bias”. But what ...
#09 - Glenda Gracia-Rivera - The Impact of Unconscious Bias
February 05, 2020 21:34 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Bias. You may think you’re immune to it - but you’re not. We all have biases and they come from a multitude of sources which accumulate over the course of our lives. These biases impact how each of us view the world, our decision making processes and how we interact with others. The impact of bias is felt everywhere - in the workplace, the classroom, and in our larger society. Unfortunately, we’re often unaware of our biases, hence the term “unconscious bias”. But what ...
#08: Ed Han - Peering Behind the Curtain
December 13, 2019 19:15 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn this Episode: Even for experienced job-seekers the process of recruiting, and what recruiters actually do, can be a mystery. One that can often lead to confusion, anxiety and unmet expectations. To provide some clarity and guidance, I spoke with experienced recruiter Ed Han about what recruiters actually do, how job requirements come together and some tips for job-seekers to improve their chances of landing the job. About our Guest: Ed Han is a recruiter and job seeker ally with a p...
#07: Ted Taylor - Navigating Times of Crisis
September 10, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBIN THIS EPISODE: It can be hard to make tough decisions even in the best of circumstances. It’s even more challenging in times of crisis when you or a loved one are suffering with a chronic or potentially life-threatening illness or injury. It can be overwhelming and it’s easy to feel lost. It's the job of hospital chaplains to support patients and family members in navigating these trying times and helping them make what can be some of the most difficult decisions they will ever face. ...
#06: Linda Sepe - Insights on Insight
September 04, 2019 03:15 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this Episode: So you might ask: “Where does a coach go when they need coaching?” The answer is to go to another coach: one they trust, one who has wisdom, and one who can help them see things from different perspectives. But most importantly, one who can foster the insights that can help solve the dilemmas they’re confronting. In my case, that person is Linda Sepe. She’s has been a dependable and wise source of counsel and clarity for nearly 30 years. She’s helped me navigate my way ...
#06 - Linda Sepe - Insights on Insight
September 04, 2019 03:15 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this Episode: So you might ask: “Where does a coach go when they need coaching?” The answer is to go to another coach: one they trust, one who has wisdom, and one who can help them see things from different perspectives. But most importantly, one who can foster the insights that can help solve the dilemmas they’re confronting. In my case, that person is Linda Sepe. She’s has been a dependable and wise source of counsel and clarity for nearly 30 years. She’s helped me navigate my way ...
#05: Rich McLaughlin - Rules of Engagement
August 08, 2019 20:28 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Employee engagement is always a challenge. The most recent Gallup survey shows 34% of US workers are engaged, tying the highest results in the survey's history, while “actively disengaged” is down to 13%, a new low. However, it still means 66% of US workers are not engaged at some level. We know engagement is highly correlated with positive business outcomes so even though the numbers are up, there's still a lot of work to be done. To explore the topic of engagement, ...
#05 - Rich McLaughlin - Rules of Engagement
August 08, 2019 20:28 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Employee engagement is always a challenge. The most recent Gallup survey shows 34% of US workers are engaged, tying the highest results in the survey's history, while “actively disengaged” is down to 13%, a new low. However, it still means 66% of US workers are not engaged at some level. We know engagement is highly correlated with positive business outcomes so even though the numbers are up, there's still a lot of work to be done. To explore the topic of engagement, ...
#04: Terry Christensen - Creating Chains of Wisdom - the Role of Mentoring
July 24, 2019 04:14 - 1 hour - 72 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Let’s say you have some questions on mentoring: What if you could ask a football player, a wrestler, a coach, a ship captain, a teacher, a physics historian, a published author, a person who lost most of their eyesight, a cancer survivor, and a director on several nonprofit boards, for their perspectives. You’d have a rich and diverse collection of opinions and advice, but getting a hold of all those people might be a bit difficult. We are lucky that today's guest, Dr. ...
#04 - Terry Christensen - Creating Chains of Wisdom - the Role of Mentoring
July 24, 2019 04:14 - 1 hour - 72 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Let’s say you have some questions on mentoring: What if you could ask a football player, a wrestler, a coach, a ship captain, a teacher, a physics historian, a published author, a person who lost most of their eyesight, a cancer survivor, and a director on several nonprofit boards, for their perspectives. You’d have a rich and diverse collection of opinions and advice, but getting a hold of all those people might be a bit difficult. We are lucky that today's guest, Dr. ...