12 SEP 2023 · Today's guest is Aimee Gindin from LifeSpeak, Inc. Workplace Perspective host, Teresa McQueen talks with Aimee about 'Creating a Culture of Belonging.' Aimee is the Chief Marketing Officer at LifeSpeak Inc. In her role, Ms. Gindin is responsible for the go-to-market strategy, communications, and growth of the corporation and its full suite of well-being products. Teresa and Aimee discuss a new survey from LifeSpeak Inc. indicates that belonging can have a major ripple effect throughout an organization. 1,000 employees and 1,000 human resources professionals in the Fall of 2022 were surveyed, and it was found that a worker’s sense of belonging was linked to well-being. Aimee defines workplace belonging as 'every employee who belongs feels accepted, respected, and valued by colleagues and the organization as a whole.' Aimee shared what she was surprised about from the results and how employers can focus on employee well-being to help with how the employees feel better at work. The survey shows that employees with low belonging are 59% more likely to quit due to mental health. Educating managers to recognize when an employee is struggling and then be able to address it successfully is one way to help. 73% of respondents indicated they would be more likely to stay at their job if their organization offered mental health and well-being benefits and 52% of workers said their company offers employee health and wellbeing benefits. One size fits none Aimee Gindin To connect with Aimee: www.lifespeak.com For more information on the survey click here For the full survey click here Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:22Survey Results 14:24Break and Public Service Announcement 14:48How to Improve 26:57Teresa's Closing Remarks

22 AUG 2023 · Today’s guest is Anthony Casablanca. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Anthony about the dying art of leadership.  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:28What is Grief Leadership? 16:26Break and Public Service Announcement 17:43Red-Flag Grief Related Behaviors

25 JUL 2023 · In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Nadine Durbach, Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, to discuss Mental Health: An Emerging Awareness. Teresa and Nadine talk about how many leaders are in the best position to see changes or be told of changes in their employees and addressing the issue is better than thinking it will go away. There has been a shift in how employees and employers have changed their thinking about mental health awareness in the workplace. They also talk about why it is important for leaders to be talking about mental health and sharing their own personal experiences. It is good for the bottom dollar to recognize mentally healthy employees make for a healthy workplace and stress will impact it. To connect with Nadine: https://nadinedurbachlcsw.com/ Instagram: @nadinedlcsw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nadinelcsw What we struggle with on the home front, it doesn't get left at the front door of the building Nadine Durbach MENTAL-HEALTH-RESOURCES-2022Download Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:28Shift in Mental Health Awareness 08:14Break and Public Service Announcement 08:38Addressing Mental Health 19:59Teresa's Closing Remarks

11 JUL 2023 · In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Andrea Belk Olson, a published author, a contributor to Harvard Business Review, and a TEDx Speaker. Teresa and Andrea discuss "Buy-in For Organizational Change." Topics discussed in this episode: Why is it important for the employee to buy-in to organizational change How can an organization rebuild trust when they have a bad record of following through on organizational change? Six Components of Culture, that will create success when it comes to corporate change (Legitimacy, Ownership, Relevance, Attainability, Authenticity, and Impartiality) To connect with Andrea: www.pragmadik.com and www.andreabelkolson.com To read Andrea's Article click here Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:22Why is Organizational Change Buy-In good? 08:57Break and Public Service Announcement 09:21Six Components of Culture 26:50Teresa's Closing Remarks

13 JUN 2023 · In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Jen Porter, author and COO of the non-profit Mind Share Partners. This is the first part of a two-part series. In this first episode, Teresa and Jen discuss 'Addressing Bias Around Mental Health.' Teresa and Jen talk about how it's important for companies to encourage their managers to address their bias around mental health and by addressing this, companies can make a better work environment for their employees. By supporting your employees and talking about mental health issues you can create a better, more productive work environment. Connect with Jen here To read Jen's article 'How Managers Can Address Their Own Biases Around Mental Health' click here Supporting mental health supports people, and when people are doing the job, the jobs are done better. Jen Porter Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:30Addressing the Bias 16:55Break and Public Service Announcement 17:18Supporting Your Employees 28:17Teresa’s Closing Remarks

23 MAY 2023 · Alexis gives tips to employees and employers on how to keep "the water cooler conversations" so that everyone on the team feels connected. She also talks about how to recognize special events, like birthdays, promotions, and project deadlines. To connect with Alexis:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexishultine/  People are wanting flexible employers and for them to trust Alexis Hultine Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:29Employers gravitating towards remote work 12:24Break and Public Service Announcement 12:49Tools to keep employees connected 24:09Teresa’s Closing Remarks Get the transcription here

9 MAY 2023 · In today's episode, Teresa talks with Tomasz Obloj and Todd Zenger about the impacts of the recent trend toward pay transparency in the workplace. Tomasz Obloj is an Associate Professor of Strategy at Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. Todd Zenger is the N. Eldon Tanner Chair in Strategy and Strategic Leadership at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. As of January 1, 2023, California's SB 1162 revised existing pay transparency laws to require employers, upon request, to provide an employee with the pay scale for the position in which the employee is currently employed. Teresa, Todd, and Tomasz talk about the pros and cons of pay transparency and some surprises they found in their research. To read the article click here Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:24Pay Transparency Research 10:57Break and Public Service Announcement 11:09Complexities of Pay Transparency 24:05Teresa's Closing Remarks

25 APR 2023 · In today's episode, Teresa talks with Eric Shuman and Eric Knowles. Eric Shuman is a postdoctoral fellow at New York University, Eric Knowles is an associate professor of psychology at New York University. Dr. Shuman and Dr. Knowles recently published an article "To Overcome Resistance to DEI, Understand What’s Driving It" with Amit Goldenberg. Teresa, Dr. Shuman, and Dr. Knowles discuss insight and guidance on DEI and why some people resist it. Dr. Shuman and Dr. Knowles give tips on how to overcome resistance and how to move forward in the workplace. To read the article, click here Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:20DEI Awareness and Resistance 10:45Break and Public Service Announcement 11:10How to Overcome 24:56Teresa's Closing Remarks

11 APR 2023 · For today's episode, our host, Teresa talks with Lisen Stromberg, about 'Maladaptations in Corporate America.' Lisen is a leadership and culture strategist, author, and CEO of PrismWork. Teresa and Lisen talk about her recently coined phrase, 'maladaptations' or adaptions women were making in the workplace that were harming or limiting them. These maladaptations were started to categorize the types of behaviors Lisen found many women have adopted to get ahead in their careers. The 5 Maladaptions: Need to Fit In Need to Fit In to Rise I Need to Sacrifice to Succeed I Need to do it Alone Success is Having it All To read the articles discussed in the podcast, click here and here To connect with Lisen: www.prismwork.com Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:16What are Maladaptions? 10:11Break and Public Service Announcement 10:36Why Do You Feel You Need To Adapt? 18:36Teresa's Closing Remarks

28 MAR 2023 · In today's episode, Teresa talks with Todd Kashdan about 'The Minority Report' and the subtle art of disagreeing with your boss. Todd is an author, speaker, professor of psychology, and director of the Well-Being Lab at George Mason University. Teresa and Todd discuss how people who are not in a leadership or management position, can be afraid to speak up and find their voice. They also talk about unpopular views and effective ways to voice your opinion. To listen to Todd on HBR IdeaCast, click here To connect with Todd: https://toddkashdan.com/ Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:23Minority Voice 11:05Break and Public Service Announcement 11:31Voicing Your Opinion 22:27Teresa's Closing Remarks