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Do you intentionally create a work and life you love? Or do you just let things happen and hoping for the best? You can intentionally create the workplace you love. One where you and your team feel motivated, and excited. One where you have FUN. Having fun does not have to be something that we do after work, or between work. We can have fun WHILE we work. How can you have more fun while working? One way is to listen to music. This always makes me feel more inspired and motivated. Another way is to find a new environment to work in - like a cafe or nature. One which makes you feel more creative, and energized. The thing is, having fun has been proven to boost team morale and productivity. Having fun is the OPPOSITE of burnout. So why not intentionally have fun while you work? If you'd like more ideas on how to do that, you can listen to this week's episode: https://lnkd.in/gsDtVU9G

Do you ever feel like companies say all the right things, but don't walk the walk? Brad Mooar describes them as 'part-time' or 'front-foot' values. "The values that are on the wall, but they're just not lived all the time." "When you’re going forwards it's great. But they're really, really critical in times of challenge." Brad and the All Blacks understand the importance of 'full time' values. The behaviours that teams or companies must demonstrate in order to live by the values they espouse. But how can you create this? In the most recent Elite Team Talks episode, Brad explains how the All Blacks create full-time, not part-time, values. But with a global, connected workforce, and competition for talent at an all time high, how can companies create resilient teams who live by the values they espouse when the going get's tough, rather than jumping ship? How do you prevent values from simply becoming words on the wall? According to Brad, it often requires teams and companies to define the behaviours that align with these values. And to turn these behaviours into the standards expected. So how do you role model 'full time values' when the going get's tough? With 'job hopping' at an all time, your team's or company's success might just depend on it.

Today we re-visit season 1 episode 30, when it was released I was celebrating my 22nd anniversary in business. For the last 22 years I have been helping managers across every sector to have difficult conversations in the workplace. Whether around poor performance, absence, conduct or capability, managers need to be able to have Crucial Conversations that matter. To celebrate my 22nd Anniversary in business, this episode is all about how to have those conversations - starting from it's original Tough Talk workshop and how it has developed to Crucial Conversations for today's clients. Everyone needs to be capable of saying what needs to be said, but in a way that maintains positive relationships so I hope this helps! https://lnkd.in/eS4Br7BK https://lnkd.in/eyk8_M_4

#squigglysprint Day 6: Walk It, Talk It Today the #squigglysprint is all about conversations and Amazing If explored how creating better conversations at work creates better relationships. Recently I have been redesigning some current training to create a programme of activity called Authentic Conversations so I have been engulfed in this topic for some months! 🌟 As always lots of great take-aways and healthy habits identified. This episode helped me think about some positive activities I have taken part in previously such as collective learning spaces and Walk and Talk meetings. I miss these 😥 Jacqueline Furness ➡ My main action is to be authentic and confident in myself proving through my actions, not just my words. As like in Migos song it is all about walking the talk instead of just talking the talk. I will do this by focusing on my questioning techniques, honouring other people’s responses or non-responses, listening carefully to what is and what is not being said. But most importantly by modelling the positive behaviours associated with good conversation skills such as empathy, making space/time, managing my expectations and focusing on being curious more than being right. What has given you energy today? Let's talk- let me know if the comments below ⬇ 😄 “With every word we utter, with every action we take, we know our kids are watching us…” Michelle Obama Image Description Album cover of the artist Migos ft. Drake. 

You can't meet your employees' needs if you don't understand them at their core! Learn more in the latest episode of Better Workdays.

In the latest episode of From the Corner Office, Amanda Parrish discusses the career transitions that led to her current role and why company culture is so important. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e8v542Nt

A beautiful and heartfelt conversation with Divya Gunashekar where she takes us through her hard times and her success stories. 2 things that really stuck to me in our conversation were: 1. Balancing the Employer-Employee Relationship: Divya emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between employers and employees. She suggests that an open-door policy, creating a career ladder for employees, and fostering a culture of mutual understanding can help in achieving this balance. This highlights the significance of transparency and growth opportunities in the workplace to create a harmonious work environment. 2.Growth Hack and Success: Divya's advice to "continue to dream, put smart efforts in whatever you do, and be consistent in your journey" is a valuable growth hack. It underscores the importance of setting ambitious goals, working intelligently, and maintaining consistency in pursuing those goals. This resonates with the idea that success often requires a combination of vision, strategy, and perseverance. watch her full episode on https://lnkd.in/gjeR22hr

🎙️ " The most important thing, is for you to drive your own career and feel empowered on driving your career. And never allow anyone or a company to tell you who you are." Raquel Suarez, such a pleasure to have you sharing your journey and story with us! And to you reading these lines, expect incredible tips & and takeaways from this conversation, especially regarding the following: 🌎 How living and working on 3 different continents involved being exposed to completely different cultures, ways of working, communicating and living and how this has shaped Raquel's philosophy of life to always develop & grow. 👨👩👧👧 What it looks like to build a career and life when the most important thing is your family and two daughters, work being something you do with purpose. Spoiler alert, it involves being clear about boundaries! 💼 How working for a large company like Unilever for 16 years looked like for Raquel, in terms of opportunities, roles, challenges and changes! Raquel, your mission to have a positive impact on people is contagious, and I'm glad you shared it, thank you for coming! 👇 Check out the link below to listen to the full episode. #HerCareerHerCodePodcast #Adventure #YourCareerYourChoice

Are you looking to boost wellbeing, inclusion and performance in your team? Well, taking a strengths-based approach could be just what you need because understanding and using strengths can create a ripple effect of positive emotions, better teamwork, and enhanced performance. Seriously, what’s not to love? And, after focusing last week on uncovering and boosting your strengths as an individual, in this week’s episode you’ll gain valuable tools and strategies for using strengths effectively with your team. I cover:  👉 The benefits of using strengths at work and with your team 👉 How to uncover your team’s strengths  👉 A few important pitfalls to avoid 👉 5 different ways you can use strengths to boost wellbeing, inclusion and performance in your team If you’re ready to harness the power of strengths to transform your team’s positivity, productivity and performance, then this episode is for you. It’s my heartfelt hope you enjoy it and if you do, please let me know! I love hearing about your takeaways and how you’re using them.

Dive into this week's brand-new episode here🎙️👉 https://lnkd.in/gp4MwX2z // First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to an SPD technician's first day on the job. But it's not just about the impression they make - it's also the impression the department makes on them! On this episode of Beyond Clean Season 24, we're joined by Meredith G., Market Development Lead with The Resource Group, to explore what makes a great SPD onboarding and orientation program stand out from the rest. You'll hear Meredith's strategies for rolling out the red carpet for new hires, making them feel valued, and setting them up for long-term success in the department and industry at large. We’ll uncover cautionary tales of onboarding gone wrong and insider tips for creating an orientation program that will make your new techs think, “I made the right choice joining this team!” Whether you're a manager looking to revamp your orientation process or a technician eager to make a lasting impact, this episode is packed with game-changing insights you won't want to miss. Tune in now and discover how to make your SPD's first impression unforgettable - in all the right ways! Season 24 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://lnkd.in/gPgWDdwy to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty #Onboarding #Orientation