Workplace Hugs

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they’re grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon talk through their experiences with being gaslit at work and advice for how to deal with it.

Episode Notes In this episode Rami & Shannon talk about Herding Tigers: Be the Leader That Creative People Need by Todd Henry. They discuss making the shift from an individual contributor to a people leader. They break down challenge vs stability and how to go from lost to thriving.

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they’re grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon understand the different phases of change and how starting with why can help you inspire others and yourself to action.

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they’re grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss how to make a vacation last forever with sounds, scents and tastes. Doesn't a permanent vacation sound so delightful? Let's hack our way there!

Episode Notes In this episode Rami & Shannon take on a doubleheader putting Michelle Obama's autobiography Becoming against theoretical concepts in The Adult Years by Frederic Hudson. They talk about the many swerves Michelle's career took from attorney to city government to nonprofit to higher ed to hospitals...and how she's a shining example of Frederic Hudson's concept of the cycle of renewal. Lastly, they share highlights of their cyclical career moments reminding all of us career journeys aren't meant to be a straight line.

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they’re grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss the DESC model for giving feedback and a few other tips for when you have to give feedback(which we all agree is terrible!)

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they’re grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss the way Sommelier's recalibrate their senses and how we can reenergize and recalibrate our own work.

Episode Notes In this episode Rami & Shannon talk about Street Smarts - An All purpose tool kit for Entrepreneurs by Norm Brodsky and Bo Burlingham. They discuss the art of negotiation and how it impacts all aspects of our lives. They break down the four tips for negotiating and explain why listening might be the most important piece of any negotiation.

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they’re grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss the 4 things to consider when you are passed over for a promotion and why it isn't the end of the world even though it really does suck.

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they’re grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss how perspective can change everything and tips for self empathy.

Episode Notes In this episode Rami & Shannon talk about The Answer to How is Yes by Peter Block. They discuss why HOW questions kill workplace & career ideas way too soon. They break down 3 common how questions to stop asking and what to ask yourself instead and share inspiring stories of folks who said YES to their ideas even when there wasn't a clear answer to "but how?"

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they’re grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss the OPC method and how to stop emergencifying.

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they are grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss Part-Time/Contract work and when it makes sense(always as long as you can manage it) and the benefits of networking.

Episode Notes In this episode Rami & Shannon talk about Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey. They discuss how we each have an "immunity" to change regardless of how much you do or don't like change. They break down how we can overcome it by identifying our competing commitments & big assumptions and use experimentation to safely challenge both.

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they’re grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss how to deal with a Manager that has low EQ and gives the silent treatment and why that doesn't have to be the end of the line with that relationship.

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they’re grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss team building ideas for small teams and how to have fun with your team when everyone is working remotely.

Episode Notes In this episode Rami & Shannon talk about Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David. They discuss the four steps to gaining emotional agility and how we better recognize our feelings and prevent them from . They also share examples of how to incorporate the moment of pause to make sure your why is driving your answers and decisions.

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they are grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss how to integrate into a work culture when starting a job that's fully remote and to find a new "Over The Cube Wall" friend.

Episode Notes In SideHug episodes Rami & Shannon talk about questions they are grappling with, advice they wish they’d had or hacks ALL related to the workplace experience. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss how to gracefully quit a job and what they've seen work best for keeping those connections open.

Episode Notes In this episode Rami & Shannon talk about presence -- a superpower we all have access to, but rarely utilize in our workplaces. Inspired by the book Time Shifting by Stephan Rechtschaffen, they break down how we can take back control of our work lives not by teaching time management, but by shifting our relationship to time itself and giving each other the gift of full presence. They share pivotal moments where leaders gave them their full time & attention (and when they didn't) and the profound impact it had on their work and careers.

Episode Notes In this episode Rami & Shannon do their second episode about the book When by Daniel H. Pink and talk about temporal landmarks and midpoints. This episode is all about how to plan projects, life changes and how to effectively complete things.

Episode Notes In this episode Rami & Shannon do their first episode about the book When by Daniel H. Pink and talk about chronotypes and the birds associated with them. They use this bird metaphor to better understand how they should think about their days and how they should schedule their work, from analytical to emails to strategic work.

Episode Notes In this episode Rami & Shannon talk about Change Your Questions, Change Your Life by Dr. Marilee Adams. They discuss how to shift yourself from a judger mindset to a learner mindset so that you can operate with more empathy & humility in the workplace AND withing yourself (got an inner critic?!). They break down how to spot each mindset and how to make the shift into a learner mindset!

Episode Notes In this episode Rami & Shannon talk about The Nibble Theory and the Kernel of Power by Kaleel Jamison. They discuss two ways of giving feedback with folks: 1) take a nibble out of them or 2) give a growth invitation. They break down what a growth invitation actually is and share examples on how they've done this well...and not so well in their workplace experiences.

Episode Notes On this episode Rami & Shannon try to find the easiest way to find your "Why" by digging into the book "Find Your Why" By Simon Senek and the article “Find Your Power of Purpose” by Maggie Warrell. They look at why understanding your "Why" is so important and the four/seven questions to answer to figure out your "Why". They also breakdown their own journey to finding their "Why" and advice on how to settle on yours.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when interviewing, how to leave the best impression and really challenge your interviewer so they want to hire you.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when getting a new leader up to speed, how to make sure you both succeed and put your best foot forward.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when they were looking to get promoted, how to set yourself up for success and make sure people think of you when that next role opens up.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when negotiating a raise, how to approach it the right way and tips for making sure you get the raise you deserve(if you deserve it).

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when starting a new role or joining a new company and getting up to speed as quickly as possible.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when dealing with a culture they didn't mesh with and how to make the best of it or make it work for you.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when dealing with a significant failure and how to learn from it and what it takes to move past it.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when trying to find the best way to have work life balance and some tips on how to make sure it continues.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when dealing with a crappy manager and how to make the best of that situation.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when applying for and looking for a new job.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when they first became a leader of team and had direct reports.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when trying to find a mentor and understanding the best approach for mentor/mentee success.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when dealing with a crappy manager and how to make the best of that situation.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss emotional intelligence (EQ) concepts from the article “Primal Leadership: The Hidden Driver of Great Performance” by Goleman, Boyatzis, and Mckee. They look at why EQ matters, the four components of EQ, reflect on areas when they witnessed leaders with great or not so great EQ levels (themselves included). Lastly, Rami & Shannon offer helpful insights on how you might grow your own emotional intelligence in the workplace.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon unpack the book “Leonardo Da Vinci: by Walter Issacson and analyze one of Da Vinci’s To-Do lists and compare it to one of Rami’s. They look at how being perpetually curious and infusing your interests into them can make your list of tasks more enjoyable and rewarding.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss a few key concepts shared in the book Crucial Conversations by Patterson, Greeny, McMillan, and Switzler. They look at what make a conversation crucial, review the 7 key principles outlined in the book, and reflect on past “crucial conversations” of their own that could have been better. Lastly, they share a few tips for talking when stakes are high.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss the book “Made To Stick” by Chip and Dan Heath and the 6 things that make an idea sticky. They go through one of the Stickiest ideas – JFK speech about landing on the moon and break it down to understand why it was so successful. Shannon and Rami also look at how to apply this to your work life and the novel idea of a personal mission statement.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss Simon Sinek’s Ted Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Action.” They look the golden circle framework engage in healthful debate on Simon’s work, reflect on their own leadership communication wins & blunders, and share how you might apply these in your work life.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss When Breathe Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. They try to figure out how to infuse more meaning/empathy/deepness to our day to day interactions and show people that we care on a more regular basis.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss Chained to the Desk by Bryan E. Robinson. They review the key characteristics that distinguish workaholics from hard workers, reflect on their own WART (work addiction risk test) levels and tendencies, societal norms & values around work ethic and some helpful ways you might support yourself or a loved one dealing with work addiction.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss Wired to Care by Dev Patnaik. They find out how human empathy makes you a better innovator, they go through some examples of innovative products and try to understand what we can learn from them and finally some tips for more human centered innovation.

Episode Notes In this episode of “Workplace Hugs” Rami and Shannon discuss the BuzzFeed article "How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation"by Anne Helen Petersen. They look at the six main causes of burnout, analyze what burnout looks like and have a few ideas on how to accomplish those gargantuan To-Do lists if you are feeling burnout.

Episode Notes In this episode of “Workplace Hugs” Rami and Shannon discuss the book Getting Grit by Caroline Adams Miller. They look at the 10 authentic grit characteristics, where grit is good (and perhaps harmful), why Millennials might get a bad rap on grit and how you can grow your own grit in helpful ways.

Episode Notes In this episode of "Workplace Hugs" Rami and Shannon discuss "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" by Walter Isaacson. They look at why being liked is worse than being disliked and how to win arguments without actually debating.

Episode Notes On the inaugural episode of "Workplace Hugs" Rami and Shannon talk about the book "Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well" by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen. They dig in to understand the idea of a Second Score and how to approach both giving and receiving feedback.