181: A Strong Sense of Belonging at Work

Imagine if your manager said this to you at your annual performance review: “I just don’t think you belong here.” Dr. Beth Kaplan heard those words, and that one sentence shattered her confidence in the moment. It also led her to pursue deep work in the area of belonging in the workplace. This conversation will give you a greater appreciation for the need that each of us have to belong, and what leaders can do to create that environment.

Beth is currently the global head of leader development and enablement at Dassault Systemes.

You’ll discover:

Beth’s unique definition of belonging
The person who has the greatest impact on a person’s sense of belonging at work
The #1 thing people have told Beth they want at work
Why Beth recommends organizations focus on POLICIES first before designing and implementing PROGRAMS related to DEI and belonging
What leaders can do to minimize or eliminate workplace trauma

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Belonging at Work | Rebel Research Group

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180: A Leader Who Checks His Ego at the Door

What does it look like when you “Put People First?” My guest Mark McNally describes what how it works in his company, and it starts with listening to learn from the people around him. He’s a leader who isn’t afraid to say he loves the people he works with.

Mark is the Founder and Chief Nobody at Nobody Studios. He’s been involved in 15 start-ups over the course of his career, so he knows a thing or two about what it takes to create and maintain a successful business. I love the emphasis he puts on the PEOPLE side, and during our conversation you’ll see why and how he does that.

You’ll discover:

The story behind the founding and the name of Nobody Studios
Why Mark says communication is the key
The kind of culture Mark is creating in his company
The distinction Mark makes between leadership and culture
What he learned in the Army Special Ops that serves him well today

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179: The Role of Wellbeing in a Thriving Culture

What can an organization do to make sure Wellbeing is an integral part of the culture and not a stand-alone program? Mari Ryan describes exactly what she does with clients to help them achieve this goal. She shares important, practical strategies along with the “why” behind them. Mari’s definition of Wellbeing is the best, most inclusive I’ve ever heard. Our conversation is a “must listen” for any leader committed to creating a workplace where people thrive.

Mari is a workplace well-being strategist, speaker, and author. She works with organizations to create workplaces where both the people and the business thrive. Mari is the author of the award-winning book, The Thriving Hive: How People-Centric Workplaces Ignite Engagement and Fuel Results. She’s also the President of the National Speakers Association New England Chapter.

You’ll discover:

How Mari defines “wellbeing” – and why it matters in the workplace
The biggest obstacles to creating a people-centric culture
Policies that organizations can put in place to support employee wellbeing
Why many leaders overlook taking care of themselves…and the downsides of neglecting to do so
Specific actions leaders can take to show they care about their team members

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The Thriving Hive: How People-Centric Workplaces Ignite Engagement and Fuel Results

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178: Leadership Is Not about Position or Title

What does it take to become a truly effective leader, one people want to follow? Pat Lattore has thought deeply about this question and has been involved in developing strong leaders for the past 45 years. In this conversation, he shares brilliant insights about the roles that influence, emotional intelligence, and culture play in the shaping of leaders.

Pat served in various leadership roles inside organizations and then founded his consulting company P.A.L. Leadership, LLC, in 1992 to: provide leadership development and executive coaching; improve collaboration and teamwork; and facilitate organizational change. His years of experience in so many fields have given him a unique perspective that you’re sure to enjoy and appreciate.

You’ll discover:

How Pat defines leadership
Why Pat says real leadership is not positional
The skills and traits required to be an effective leader
What leaders must do to build currency in order to have influence
Why Pat says the most profound leadership exchange happens between mother and child

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177: The Importance of Letting Go for a Leader

Would you have the courage to make the necessary changes if you realized your company or team was no longer working the way you’d hoped? Jonathan Keyser faced that challenge in his company, and he had the awareness and courage to tackle it head-on.

In this riveting conversation, Jonathan shares the struggles he experienced in identifying the changes that were needed, acknowledging his contributions to the situation, and the three core lessons he learned. You’ll connect with his transparency and vulnerability as he shares the process of transitioning from Keyser 1.0 to Keyser 2.0.

Jonathan is the founder of Keyser, one of the most innovative and trustworthy commercial real estate firms in the country. Along with their international partners, they have more than 560 people on their team worldwide. Jonathan’s efforts to change the business world through selfless service are reflected in his content, thought leadership, and the level of excellence he holds his team to within Keyser.

You’ll discover:

What caused Jonathan to realize he needed to make changes in his company
Why key problem areas were all based on misalignment
The key question he asked himself to determine which employees should stay…and which should move on
How Jonathan learned how to “do less and receive more.”