EP #259 The 2nd Step to Building Generous Culture
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They say the first step is the hardest. The second ain’t that easy either. But it’s totally worth it and that’s exactly what I’m talking about today. My “ACE” process has three steps and you can’t get to three without the two. Last week, you learned about taking action to learn about your people. Now, we have to cover the strategy I told you to forget about 😉. Once you understand more about how people operate in a generous environment, you can determine what programs, systems, and habits to promote to build the culture. Have a generous rest of the week. 😀 * =======...
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EP #258 The 1st Step to Build Generous Culture
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There is one thing that every culture builder should start with. It’s ‘bout that action. Simple as that. Generosity is something we’re all built with. No need to strategize and over think. You learn best from doing and why not do what’s natural? This episode is all about the 1st step in my “ACE” process to building a generous workplace culture. I’ll share with you why its important and how to implement it to make your company take off. Have a generous rest of the week. 😀 * ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe...
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EP #257 Why You Do (not) Have Imposter Syndrome
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It’s not imposter syndrome unless you’ve done it before. Yeah, I said that right. If you just aren’t ready to do something, you’re just a beginner. That’s okay. Everyone starts at some point. If you have done it before and you think you can’t, then it’s imposter syndrome. Either way, I have some key thoughts today of how to handle your situation. The best don’t try to avoid the challenges. They lean in whether it’s familiar or not. Have a generous rest of the week. 😀 * ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe...
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EP #255 6 Reasons People Quit their Job
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People are quitting jobs like crazy these days. I support the people who are in “net-negative” situations - the ones that take away from their life despite giving some basic things like a paycheck. I also support those who don’t feel aligned with the mission of the company. But what about everyone else? There are plenty of these and companies and leaders could do a better job of building the right culture for their enjoyment. I have 6 things that stick out to me as key reasons why people quit (and they don’t have exist). You’ll want to recognize these things and eliminate them from...
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EP #255 I Love (and Hate) Remote Work
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Remote work is meh if your environment stinks. I support the work from home model if it’s done well. Sadly, it’s not always done well. Many companies are offering this as a perk these days - not sure how I feel about that. I’m cool with that benefit but it doesn’t seem to be a priority if it’s just an add on. Work from home should be foundational part of your culture if it exists. There has to be great intention and communication to do it well. This episode is about the things to avoid in the remote work environment and things to enjoy related to it. Have a poised rest of the week....
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EP #253 Questions to Identify Poised People
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There’s nothing more important than this one thing when stuff goes wrong. Poise is a skill. It can be trained. But can it be found? In other words, can you identify people who are poised without actually seeing them display it? In short: no. But there are certain things you can do to understand more about their demeanor. There are questions you can ask and clues to look for when evaluating and interviewing people. You want people who embrace challenges, disprove of perfections, and are willing to sit in tough times. The best scenario for a team is people who are calm under pressure. This...
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EP #253 Toxic Culture AIN’T Toxic People
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Toxic cultures are habitual. There are a lot of internet complaints about toxic bosses. It’s good that toxic culture are called out but it’s not because of bad peope. Most of the “toxic” bosses are good people with toxic habits. These are the things that form over time as a result of repeated small issues. It’s easy to get caught up in a culture when people just expect things to be that way. It leads to plenty of miscommunication, unhealthy practices, and ultimately, burnout. It’s important regardless of your role in an organization that you identify toxic habits before they fully...
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EP #252 The Daily Routine You Must Have
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The best cultures are built by prioritizing routines. The first thing you think about when you start your workday should not be how you can pair down your to-do list. A lot of us show up for work stressed out by the sheer thought of having a lot of things to do. There’s nothing wrong with having a lot to do (unless it’s a result of laziness) but how you handle this is key. People say they want to be high performers and so they pile on a bunch of expectations. Bad idea. Generous workplace culture is build by ambitious yet helpful people. There’s a specific mindset and type of routine you...
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EP #251 The Number 1 Career Trap
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There’s a major trap that we can all avoid. It’s something none of us do naturally. In fact, most of us operate with the complete opposite in mind, until we feel like our career becomes survival. Some people will tell you that you have to take care of yourself above all else and I disagree. I believe you have to take care of yourself along with others. If you only ever take care of yourself. You’re losing out on many opportunities and self-care becomes your monarch. Care for yourself so you can be your best. This episode addresses the number one thing that limits people in their career....
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EP #250 Generous Emotions for Healthy Work
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Generosity has some great emotions. And humans are emotional beings. The way you use yours can dictate the health of your work experience. No one wants to be overwhelmed by their emotions and it’s also not good to suppress them completely. So how you do you handle them well on the job? You identify the good ones and lean in. I have some thoughts to share with you about how powerful certain emotions can be for building a healthy work experience, and of course, generous culture. Have an emotionally generous rest of your week. 😀 ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best...
info_outlineGenerosity is necessary for team success.
I like to think of it as the foundation of a terrific culture because it’s so encouraging to people. Anyone can jump on board and feel like they are important - contributing factor to the productivity and the encouragement.
There’s nothing more encouraging than encouraging someone, right?
This episode is about the most important reasons why a generous team is a winning team. I think you can have some periodic success without winning but the definition will likely be warped and it will be fleeting.
Sustained success is about everyone’s workplace experience. Don’t let me define it for you but this is at least a good measure. Rarely is a team filled with fulfilled people and be not effective at it’s mission.
Keep these concepts in mind as you build your generous workplace culture and let your team know about it.
Have a generous day with your team. 🤝
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