People Centric Podcast

Our work at People Centric has led us to realize that great leaders focus on building their skills in 5 key areas: People, Process, Communication, Management, and Strategy. In this episode, we break down each of these areas and define what you can do to build your leadership skills! We talk through tough introspective questions like: Are you in the right role that leverages your unique strengths and passions? How do you prefer to communicate? How do you want others to communicate with you? How do you know if your communication is effective? Do you appropriately use your own influence? How well are you able to hold yourself accountable? Does being organized help you be your most effective or hinder your creativity? Do you know what winning looks like for you? Have a question about this topic or another topic you want us to discuss? Contact us! Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peopleccg Twitter: @PeopleCentricUS

We all have our own set of unique skills and strengths. Most of the time we use these strengths without even realizing they are special to us and help us in ways we haven't ever considered. On this episode, the People Centric Team talks about these unique strengths: Why is it not easy to know your own unique strengths? How do our strengths help us in work, and how do they hold us back? What role can assessments play in considering our strengths and weaknesses? Is it easy to improve a weakness and turn it into a strength? What can your role be in helping others identify their strengths? Are some strengths more valuable than others? Have a question about this topic or another topic you want us to discuss? Contact us! Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peopleccg Twitter: @PeopleCentricUS

As consultants for People Centric, there are things that we hear over and over from leaders - and today we are sharing the common phrases that we hear - and then contradict! If you are a manager and have ever said one of these phrases, this podcast is for you: "Talent is rare and it is hard to find good people" "No one cares anymore!" "I have no idea what people are thinking! I can't read minds" "I am creating a really good culture here" "we do not have conflict here!" Have a question about this topic or another topic you want us to discuss? Contact us! Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peopleccg Twitter: @PeopleCentricUS

Do you know about the Passion Paradox? The People Centric team reveals that there are two sides to being passionate at work: - the passion that makes you productive, that keeps you seeking innovation, and that encourages forward momentum OR - the passion that makes people think that they are always right and everyone else is wrong, that makes you believe that no one else cares, and that makes you dismiss others easily. Have a question about this topic or another topic you want us to discuss? Contact us! Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peopleccg Twitter: @PeopleCentricUS

There will be a time in your career that you become a toxic employee - it happens! And you might be thinking, "I would never" or "I care too much to become toxic" but - our definition of toxic has to do with misalignment, influence, and engagement - and it is easy for anyone to get there! In the latest episode of More Than Work we talk through: what it means to be toxic at work what happens if you become toxic why it matters if you are toxic how to get yourself out of a toxic environment or mindset how to love your job / work again Have a question about this topic or another topic you want us to discuss? Contact us! Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peopleccg Twitter: @PeopleCentricUS

There are so many pitfalls that can happen when trying to communicate. In this episode, @MaryLing talks about how some people didn't understand her intent when she said the phrase, "Bless Your Heart". And @DonHarkey explains a situation where a cultural barrier prevented team members from being able to build trusted relationships with one another. The People Centric team talks through these conversational pitfalls: cultural differences regional differences within the USA colloquialisms communication styles narrative paradigms Are there other conversational pitfalls that we missed? Have a question about this topic that you want answered? Have a topic you want for us to cover? Contact us! [email protected] www.peoplecentric.com

Do you often think that you know more about your job than your boss does? Maybe that is because YOU DO! The People Centric team unpacks the position that it is likely and normal for you to know more about your job than your boss and what you can do when you feel like your boss is micromanaging your expertise!

Did you know that one of the key indicators of an employee's satisfaction and engagement is role clarity? When employees have clear roles, a thoughtful job mission, and an understanding of who is judging their performance - they are happier and more fulfilled at work. The People Centric team shares more about this topic and their insights in this episode.

The People Centric team discusses the culture grid - a tool that they use to help managers decide how to manage each employee - because we know that you can't manage everyone in the same way!

Everyone at People Centric has had a bad day and seen others have bad days. And we pooled our experience here to talk about the ways people have bad days and how we can interact and react with our own bad days. Want to ask a question or discuss a topic with a People Centric Team Member? Email them directly at [email protected]. And don't forget to like and subscribe!

Have you ever heard successful people talk about their "mentors" or how they mentor others? The People Centric Team talks through the best way to get a mentor and the best way to be a mentor!

In this episode, the People Centric team talks about when employers say they want the company to be like "a family". The team breaks down the pros and cons of this type of "company culture".

Don was recently interviewed for a local (Springfield, MO) radio segment called Watching the Ozarks with Bonnie Bell. Don and Bonnie talked about how People Centric started, our five systems, our philsophies, and the current state of the workforce. We thought we would share it here for all of you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode the People Centric team talks through healthy habits that have made an impact in their lives. They discuss the importance of having habits that align with your values and how to make habits that stick for you! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

The team at People Centric brings information about influence and leadership. All of us have the ability to influence people, and we have the ability to influence others and lead them in a positive way OR a negative way.

People Centric's core values are Truth, Communication, Team, and Impact. Find out more about why Vision, Mission, and Values are important to build a strong culture in this episode.

Gossip happens at all levels of an organization, in all relationships, and everyone has been a part of it - even if you try not to! In this episode the People Centric team breaks down the definition of gossip, how it divides teams, and what you can do about it in your workplace.

There is this idea that talent is obscure and precious. Like if we could only find that one person who would be able to do this thing or save this process or run this company then we would all be free and work would be perfect. Leaders often tout that they seek out the best talent, and then several months later complain about that same talent. So, what's the deal? Where is the talent and how do we find it?

The People Centric team unpacks why trust is important on teams and how to build it. If you really want to work on trust in your company or with your coworkers, go back and listen to our episodes on Psychological Safety and Leading them Well: Trust episode.

A Valentine's Day love fest. We LOVE creating cultures that put people at the center of every organization. And we know that the way to create a better culture is by working on the systems that influence culture. We LOVE people, management, communication, process, and strategy. Listen to this podcast as the People Centric Team shares some love for business systems that can make or break a company culture.

The People Centric team breaks down leaving your current job during the Great Resignation - but it is a good conversation for anyone thinking about leaving a job or wanting to find something new.

It happens. Sometimes, you just don't like someone. The People Centric team talks through what to do when you just don't like someone you work with.

The People Centric team takes a few minutes to talk about the benefits and the hardships of working on a small team or in a small business.

This week the People Centric team explores what happens when you feed the stories that are created in our minds (or the minds of others). Our team often talks about Narrative Paradigms (see episode: The Stories we Tell Ourselves) to learn more about how powerful our own stories are.

Employees know A LOT about what is going on in the company. A lot of the time, they know MORE than the managers and leaders do. In this episode, the People Centric team spills the tea to discuss the things that employees know, but don't tell their managers.

Have a happy new year! We will be back in 2022!

The People Centric Team answers holiday questions like: - What foods are your favorite holiday foods and - Least favorite Christmas song A fun episode to just enjoy some laughter and find some holiday cheer. Or your inner Scrooge (like Diana).

It is time for the annual People Centric personal planning session. Listen now to build a plan for success in the coming year!

The team at People Centric works through the hot topic of "Employee Satisfaction". Some call it morale, some call it happiness, some call it culture. Whatever it is, employees want it and employers are trying to make it happen.

With the new year upon us, many of us are reflecting on our past year and evaluating how we did. And many of us focus on WHAT we did. What would happen if we started talking about WHY we did what we did? Would it transform us as leaders and coworkers? The People Centric team breaks down how focusing on the why is freeing and productive.

The People Centric team takes a deep dive into talent attraction and retention in the current market and discusses what employees and employers can do to attract and keep great teams.

The People Centric team breaks down intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. This can help people determine what motivates them, how to find motivation within themselves, and help managers motivate and lead better.

The People Centric team shares perspectives on both giving and getting feedback. The team also discusses how to do this with bosses, colleagues, and direct reports.

The team at People Centric has rounded up their most frequently asked questions and answered them here! Do you have a question you want them to answer on the show? Email them at [email protected] - and don't worry, they can make it anonymous if you need them to!

The team at People Centric unpacks one of their favorite leadership traits: open-mindedness. They discuss why this trait is needed for leadership, especially in the world we are living in post-covid. What does being open-minded look like in a leader and how can we seek to expand ourselves in that area?

Networking should be intentional, deliberate, and further your goals! The People Centric team breaks down how so many people get Networking wrong.

We know all about the boomers vs. millennials, but do you know how the millennials will do with the Gen Z in the workplace? The People Centric team breaks down the differences between each generation to show you the similarities and differences of each.

There are times when good intentions and inspirational words can backfire on us. The People Centric team talks through times when they have seen this happen and how to best avoid it!

The team has been hard at work this summer, travelling the country and visiting clients. This episode shares some stories from the road so you can get a glimpse into the life of a travelling consultant. Want to submit your own topic or need some business advice? Tell us about it at [email protected]

In this week's episode, the People Centric team talks about the importance of a solid strategic plan and how all employees can (and should) get involved in strategic planning - not just managers and executives!

We are human. We make mistakes. And some of those mistakes will happen at work, with our coworkers, or with our boss. So what do you do? Is there a good way to deal with mess ups? Don, Diana, Matt, and Bethany discuss their tips for navigating after you make a mistake.

In a world where tabloid politics and social media memes collide with complex issues, it seems that we are increasingly divided as a community and society. In this episode the People Centric team talks about ways that we can approach divisive issues that build trust rather than create sides.

The ever-elusive work / life balance discussion is re-hashed with the People Centric team. They discuss if work / life balance exists, how to work towards it, and how to build an environment that supports both work and home and benefits employers and employees.

The team regularly talks about the importance of role clarity. In this episode they share the roles that are, commonly, the most broad and the least clear – and what can be done about it!

There are two definitions of empowerment: one in which it is something that is given to you, one in which it is something you find within yourself. Find out which definition the People Centric team believes in when they talk about when we say "Empowerment".

The team talks about how job clarity can lead to job satisfaction. They discuss the importance of job descriptions, finding your place, and understanding your purpose to lead to ultimate job happiness.

The workforce is facing a lot of problems right now, some due to the pandemic, but some due to something we have known is coming for a long time: the sansdemic. Baby boomers are exiting the workforce at very high numbers, and the pandemic has only accelerated that. Listen to the team unpack the issues in the workforce in this week's episode.

On this episode the group talks about what teams can do to keep good talent! And if you are looking for a job, what you can do to find the right fit. Listen now to hear all about how to find a great team and keep them all together!

We all negotiate, with our spouses, our kids, our bosses, for better pay, for more benefits, for a bigger office, or even a new computer. The team talks about how to negotiate well so that everyone is happy in this week's episode.

In this episode the team provides all the best tips and tricks to become a good change agent! Learn how to move projects, processes, and people forward!