Classroom Rules
In school, we learn important rules that become ingrained in our actions and conduct. Yet, as we grow up, we tend to forget (or ignore) these rules. Today, we would like to revisit these classroom rul...
3 Aug 202411min
The Poison of Micromanaging
We can all agree, no one likes a micromanager. Yet, if everyone dislikes micromanagers, why do they exist? In this episode, we dive into what causing micromanaging, how it impacts those around us, and...
13 Juli 202412min
Don't Ask Questions You Don't Mean
"How are you?" - this is one of the most common questions we hear when we talk to a boss, parent, friend, etc. The most common response? "Fine." Yet, the truth is usually better or worse than simply "...
28 Feb 202410min
Summative Evaluations
As we move into a new year, end of year work evaluations are on everyone's mind. We wanted to take an episode to talk about how to best approach these evaluations as both the one receiving and the one...
10 Feb 202411min
Say What You Mean
One lesson which we reinforce constantly in our podcast is the importance of good communication in a relationship. An essential element of good communication is committing to the promises we make (whe...
27 Jan 20249min
Toxic Workplace
Great leaders can make work a second home for many of us; but when poor leadership is left to grow, we can find ourselves in a toxic workplace. We talk about how we can combat toxic workplaces as well...
13 Jan 202415min
Apologizing
"I'm sorry." It's a phrase we are taught as little children. However, as we grow through life, we find that these two words can prove challenging to say, especially to those closest to us. In this epi...
9 Dec 202315min
You Get What You Reward
One of the first lessons a new manager or parent learns is that "You Get What You Reward." This psychological principle helps us understand that when we celebrate and promote the positive behavior of ...
18 Nov 20238min
