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21:38People want to feel supported and safe at work – and inspired to innovate. What can people working at large corporations do to create this kind of environment? Saskia Mureau is the Director of Customer Digital at the Port of Rotterdam where she is harnessing digital systems to reduce emissions. She is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces where psychological safety and collaboration drive meaningful change. In this episode, Kamila sits down with Suchi to talk about why she chose to work at large corporations rather than startups. Saskia also reflects on her personal experiences, including navigating IVF while at work, and discusses how organizations can foster environments where employees feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Links: Saskia Mureau on Linkedin WHO infertility research BCG 2024 report on psychological safety in the workplace Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…
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The Ascending Change Podcast features Jennifer Ayres, host, and co-Founder of Senscient. With over 20 years leading large-scale global transformation programs for Fortune 500 companies, her purpose is to help the conscious leader create meaningful and sustainable change by helping companies realize their most ambitious goals. The Ascending Change Podcast will highlight ideas, learnings, and stories about organizational and personal transformation, by featuring clients, and other notable leaders.
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1 How AI is Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow 22:26
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22:26In this insightful episode, Jennifer Ayres sits down with Dr. Partha Ghosh, a renowned strategic problem-solver and leadership expert, to explore the evolving landscape of leadership in the AI-driven world. With over 40 years of experience guiding CEOs across 36 countries, Dr. Ghosh shares his unique perspectives on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the new paradigms of leadership required for future success. Dr. Ghosh discusses the key components of leadership that are essential in this era of rapid technological advancement. He explains the importance of moving away from traditional command-and-control models towards a more humanistic approach that emphasizes creativity, intuition, and enlightened synergy. Learn how to cultivate intellectual, spiritual, and physical vectors within your organization to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. This episode is packed with practical advice for leaders looking to adapt their strategies and foster a culture of innovation, resilience, and positive change. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from one of the world's foremost thinkers on leadership and strategy. 0:00 - Introduction and Meet Dr. Partha Ghosh 1:29 - Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 4:04 - Enlightened Synergy and the Future of Leadership 6:13 - Managing AI Disruptions and Organizational Transitions 10:18 - Preparing Leaders for Change in the AI Era 16:08 - Workshops on Strategic Management, Innovation, and Leadership…
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1 How AI is Transforming Creative Problem-Solving in Business 30:37
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30:37In this episode of Ascending Change, host Jennifer Ayres sits down with innovative AI expert Lori Mazor to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing creative problem-solving in the business world. Lori shares her experiences and insights on integrating AI into businesses to enhance creativity and productivity. They discuss her book, Temperature: Creativity in the Age of AI , which examines the powerful role AI can play in driving business success while maintaining a human touch. Lori and Jennifer offer valuable perspectives on balancing structure and space, fostering innovation, and helping organizations thrive amid constant change. Tune in to learn how AI can unlock your workforce's potential and elevate the purpose and meaning of work. Lori Mazor's Book: Temperature Bonus 20% off any courses Use code: SENSCIENT20…
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1 Why AI? Why Now? Understanding AI's Impact on Global Economy 10:36
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10:36Welcome to "Ascending Change," the newly rebranded podcast now aligns closely with our mission to elevate meaning at work and empower conscious leaders to foster positive and sustainable change. This series, we delve into the transformative potential of AI for business good. Join us as we explore how generative AI is set to revolutionize various industries by enhancing productivity and creating new opportunities for human workers. Through engaging discussions, expert insights, and cutting-edge research, we aim to equip leaders with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the AI-induced shifts in the global economy and labor market. Subscribe and follow us on your favorite podcast platforms to catch each episode where we address the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations of AI in business. Let's embark on this journey of change and innovation together.…
Over season five of the Survive & Thrive podcast, the show has covered various topics necessary for facilitating a healthy and positive workplace culture, including managerial support, community initiatives, navigating inflation, and investing in staff to build a recession-resistant culture in times of economic uncertainty. In covering the importance of these themes, we emphasized the necessity of reimagining work culture and creating one that enables organizations not just to survive but also thrive. On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres concludes the season by revisiting some essential topics covered over recent shows. In addition, she shares the future developments for the podcast, which will take a brief pause in releasing episodes. The show will return with new installments by the end of this summer, and in the meantime will share announcements about upcoming additions to the series. Stay tuned! Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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A healthy workplace culture is vital for a business’s success. However, leadership staff must possess the resources necessary to guide their teams to meet the organization’s objectives. That said, companies can create a positive workplace culture by investing in support for their managerial staff so that they can lead their teams on the path to success. On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses the impact of support for managers and staff on creating a healthy workplace culture. She dives into topics like the need for intentional culture shaping at a team level, the importance of cultural fluency in leadership, and the five hallmarks of a coaching-rich environment. People crave the opportunity to learn and grow, which means investing in training for team leaders and staff members can benefit a workforce team. Jen shares how development programs and learning solutions are necessary investments organizations must make to create coaching-rich environments and foster a healthy workplace environment. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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Creating a positive working environment is essential for supporting a team of engaged and productive employees. However, many leaders fail to recognize the importance of uplifting their management staff and providing them with the right resources to facilitate a healthy work culture for all. So how can leaders support their management staff through communication and connection? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres shares how organizational leaders can uplift their management staff. Within the episode, Jen discusses how practices like maintaining open communication, expressing encouragement, setting realistic expectations, and providing resources to alleviate the symptoms of burnout can help management staff maintain high performance. By creating a culture of productivity and gratitude for management staff, leaders can build a better business model where every member of their organization can thrive. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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1 Community Initiatives And Company Culture 12:35
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12:35Incorporating gratitude within your business model can positively impact your company's spirit and work culture. But while giving back to your organization can enhance your team members' connection to purpose within the workplace, connecting your company to the community can also motivate and inspire your employees to further improve your company culture and brand. On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres shares how organizational leaders can work with their local community to help enhance their culture and build their brand. Today businesses and organizations face more expectations to participate in community initiatives and inspire societal change. In this episode, Jen discusses organizations' critical role in global leadership and how leaders can use this privilege to represent their businesses and build brands successfully. She also discusses ways leaders can begin their community-building journeys, the advantages community outreach can bring to their organization, and the impact and influence of community-based marketing. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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1 Navigating Inflation While Supporting Company Culture 17:13
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17:13As we face the financial realities of a potential economic recession, many small businesses are beginning to experience the effects of inflation and economic instability. However, company culture is always essential to company success. Businesses can retain a positive work environment and productive employees even during financial hardship. By cutting costs outside their team, small business leaders can still invest in their teams and experience the results of maintaining a solid and collaborative staff. On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres shares ways that small business leaders can navigate inflation without sacrificing company culture. She highlights the many creative ways that small businesses can handle the effects of inflation and what leaders should consider when laying the groundwork for their companies to thrive long-term. Additionally, Jen explains how adopting new modernized business resources can keep companies afloat. She discusses examples such as incorporating artificial intelligence, hiring independent contractors, networking, utilizing a remote or hybrid work model, and more! So tune in to learn more about these valuable strategies that allow teams to succeed for years to come. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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Last week’s podcast episode discussed why facilitating a healthy company culture can make your business more resistant throughout an economic recession. And with a potential recession looming, leaders must act now to support their teams and reach solutions. So, what are some tangible ways for workforce leaders to improve their workplace culture during financial uncertainty? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres shares cost-effective ways for leaders to support their company culture throughout a recession. A healthy culture can prevent burnout, improve employee morale, and increase productivity even in challenging economic times. Jen explains how encouraging employees to take time off and recognizing their accomplishments shows that you value their contributions. Furthermore, ongoing training, mentorship programs, and promotion opportunities will empower your team and foster a culture of feedback and development. Finally, she explains the benefits of flexible schedules and 4-day workweeks for reducing costs, increasing employee engagement, and supporting a positive workplace culture.…
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1 Prioritizing Company Culture Amid Economic Downturns 13:45
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13:45Company culture is key to surviving an economic downturn, and with a potential recession on the horizon, leaders must adjust their practices to ensure their teams can thrive. So how can leaders place focus on culture to prime their organization for future success? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses how leaders can support their organizations by creating positive change in their company culture. To ensure business survival during a recession, leaders must focus on the people within the organization and strengthen the connections and culture among the workforce members. Jen discusses this process and provides examples of success stories fueled by positive company culture. By strengthening the unity within the workforce, organizations can thrive and maintain resilience throughout times of uncertainty.…
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Hiring employees with impairments can be advantageous to a business, and according to USA Today, 25% of job seekers and current team members have a disability. So how can organizations practice a human-centric approach to leadership and support all of their staff members to succeed by promoting disability inclusion in the workplace? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses how employees with disabilities can be incredible assets to a company and workplace culture. She explains how leaders can focus on diversity inclusion to improve their organization and company culture. This can involve implementing accommodations for disabled staff members and making inclusivity a core company value. She also explains the benefits of hiring candidates with disabilities, including reduced employee turnover, higher productivity, a healthier work environment, and other advantages. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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Work automation technology is gaining popularity across the business landscape and is known for saving people time and work. However, automated technology can also enable organizations to improve their company culture. Automated hiring systems are an example of this, as these solutions can be advantageous in onboarding new staff and building a better company culture among existing staff members. On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres shares the benefits of automating your hiring process and discusses how this practice can boost your company culture. From reducing the effort of traditional hiring to increasing efficiency in the recruitment process, there are many ways that automation can help companies streamline their onboarding and form stronger connections with their staff. Additionally, listen to the episode to hear more about how AI hiring technology can help leaders create a better company culture through bias-free hiring that supports diversity and inclusion, promotes better communication, and provides other great benefits. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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Encouraging a sense of belonging at work among employees can lead to higher retention, engagement, and profits. One way for leaders to achieve this is by leveraging pride. When workers feel connected to their organization’s core values and mission, this pride can drive them to greater success. Therefore by using internal communication to express the company’s vision, leaders can help their team members feel connected to their work, team, and overall organization. On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres speaks on how leaders can cultivate connections between their workers and the organization’s mission. She provides ways that business leaders can communicate their organizational values and intentions to their team members to foster “belonging” within the workplace. In addition, leaders who use their company’s core vision can provide their staff with a sense of purpose, leading to increased productivity and engagement. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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1 The Importance Of Belonging In The Workplace 14:20
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14:20To achieve a sense of belonging within an organization, a person must feel seen, connected, supported, and proud. This can bring many advantages to the organization's success through employee engagement, performance, and other beneficial factors. However, with so many teams now leading remote workers or staff with hybrid schedules cultivating connections among dispersed members isn't always easy. So how can leaders build an environment on connection to create a culture of belonging for their organizational members? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses the importance of "belonging" in the workplace. She goes over the benefits of curating an environment built on connection and how leaders can encourage employees to feel connected within the workplace. In addition, Jennifer explains that leaders can foster belonging for their employees by utilizing bonding opportunities that promote team-building and inclusion. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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1 Recognize, Reward, Repeat: Motivating Through Recognition 44:02
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44:02Every organizational leader is looking for ways to increase their team's motivation, engagement, and overall productivity. But could the missing component to drive workforce success be applying leadership that encourages productivity and achievement through recognition? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres is joined by guest Steve Van Valon, Partner with Concinnity and author of "The Search for Meaning at Work." Steve has built his career working with business leaders to support healthy, high-performance cultures through engaging leadership. Steve and Jennifer discuss how business leaders can influence teams to drive positive culture and organizational success. How Does Recognition at Work Affect the Organization? Introducing Steve Van Valen (0:04) Jennifer introduces her guest speaker, Steve Van Valen. Steve is a member of the Concinnity leadership team and helps to lead culture offerings and leave significant impacts on organizations that seek guidance on leading a healthy workplace of the future. Steve speaks of his passion for motivating people, managing teams in beneficial work environments and working with people to help shape healthy, high-performance cultures. The emotional impact of progress and purpose (6:11) Steve explains his belief that when it comes to purpose, people must multitask to be fulfilled at work. He built upon this idea within his book, where he identifies 11 different amplifiers of meaning that play a part at work. He explains that leaders can clarify organizational purpose for people in many ways and how doing so will enable their team members to derive meaning from it and reveal creative possibilities to lead with purpose. Steve and Jennifer discuss how emotion can drive motivation and can allow people to amplify their sense of purpose at work. How progress towards purpose creates meaning (10:40) Progress can be measured in many different ways. Steve explains how identifying and gaining clarity in an organization's purpose can help people recognize their progress and achievement. He goes on to discuss how having a sense of purpose at work can dictate whether someone has meaning, as progress toward purpose creates meaning. Engaging people in the workplace can, in turn, lead to progress and fulfillment since people are naturally wired to want to desire to make progress and to feel meaning and a sense of self-satisfaction through their work. The importance of loyalty, giving, and taking (15:33) People gain a sense of belonging when they are a part of a work team. However, a feeling of loyalty would require them to enjoy benefiting their organization and experience benefits from the company in exchange. According to Steve, this relationship is just one step toward gaining a spiritual sense of meaning from their work. He explains how organizations can foster this sense of meaning, leading to engagement and better performance from their team members. How does respect unlock authenticity? (19:49) Steve and Jennifer discuss inclusivity, affirmation, and authenticity a lot throughout this interview, and for a good reason. When people connect to a sense of altruism and fulfillment from their work, they become more driven to continue working. Steve explains this and his beliefs that respect unlocks authenticity. He discusses the importance of respect at work and how showing respect and building trust can lead to feelings of psychological safety and promote authenticity. Extending trust (23:58) Steve's book provides practical steps, suggestions, and actions to help leaders build trust in the workplace using autonomy. For example, providing flexibility within schedules can nurture a sense of respect in the workplace. He explains on the podcast how his book used actionable ideas to summarize different leadership concepts so that they can be easily applied as solutions within real workplace settings. The four stages of team development (27:08) Jennifer asks Steve about his book's notion that teamwork begins with belonging. Steve explains the importance of belonging for teams and provides his four stages of team development. He describes how these stages can help workforce members cultivate a sense of belonging and growth from their involvement as a part of the team. How to Internally Assess Culture (28:59) So how can leaders intentionally assess where their team stands with their culture? Jennifer and Steve share their thoughts on the culture narrative framework and how companies can use leading principles to define and articulate their culture. Determining your organization's brand, stake in the game, vision, and mission can help you to better identify its overall purpose. How more established companies need to reflect on their culture (33:38) The process of defining values and fundamentals can be helpful for new and established organizations. Jennifer explains how this provides leaders with an opportunity to reflect as a more mature organization. Finally, Steve adds his thoughts about the importance of established companies focusing on their culture and values to revise their practices and improve their leadership – especially in a post-pandemic world. The two attributes you need to be successful as a meaning maker (38:05) Steve concludes the interview by providing insights into the relationship between progress, meaning, and understanding. He explains that influencers and leaders can only cultivate real change through the use of two attributes: empathy and collaborative problem-solving. While empathy can help leaders to grow their emotional intelligence and build positive relationships with their team members, collaborative problem-solving is key to unlocking challenging situations and getting things done. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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Every business leader wishes to see improvements in their organization. Increased productivity and employee retention rates are some examples of positive performance indicators that businesses strive for. But what if the trick to experiencing new signs of positive change in the future starts with displaying gratitude and appreciation today? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, join host Jennifer Ayres as she discusses how business leaders can foster gratitude in the workplace. In this show, Jennifer explains how creating a healthy culture from the ground up and incorporating gratitude into your business’ foundation can benefit your organization -- and its members. So tune in to learn how supporting a company culture based on gratitude and employee recognition can do wonders for your organizational success. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
Culture is integral to the success of an organization, and leaders should strive to build their businesses with culture in mind. But by reimagining ways to introduce, implement, and facilitate a work culture, leaders can better promote a beneficial culture that enables their organization to persevere and thrive. But what is culture reimagined exactly? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, join host Jennifer Ayres as she kicks off season five by discussing how leaders can reimagine their work culture to implement positive change within their organizations. She explains why company culture is essential and how leaders should prioritize including positive culture within their business models. Reimagining culture is an action, not a concept, and Jen provides examples of ways that leaders can start from the ground up and rework their approach toward a reimagined culture. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
Work Culture defines more than just the organization ‘vibe’, it determines how successful teams will be working together. Work Culture is powerful. Let’s learn to harness it. How do you create a positive impact on work culture? On the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres delves into ways to facilitate change in your organization for conscious work culture and leadership. With over 20 years of advising leaders of larger and small organizations on realizing business results leading their teams through change and a healthy work culture, change management and transformation under her belt, Jen co-founded Concinnity to help companies evolve and elevate their leadership and ethics. Now, she shares her expertise with you - here on the Survive & Thrive podcast. Through research, guest interviews, and explorations of workplace trends, this show will teach you not just to survive, but to thrive in your career, culture, and company.…
Welcome back to Survive & Thrive podcast. Are you wondering where we are today? Well, we're doing a lot of work behind the scenes to get ready for our next season. We've had some really interesting feedback over the last four seasons and we're gearing up to bring you some special content in season five. So stay tuned. We'll be returning in early November. And until then, we'll be republishing some of our highlights and featured hits. Ciao!…
Season four of the Survive & Thrive podcast brought new guest speakers and tackled some essential topics regarding workforce leadership, the ever-changing professional landscape, company culture, and more. But what key concepts should you take away from this season? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres goes through season four of the podcast and reflects on important messages and lessons within the episodes. Jennifer discussed many topics this season and spoke with various experts on everything regarding companies finding success in the future of work. So tune in to hear some of the most influential pieces of knowledge from Survive & Thrive! What important knowledge did we cover in Season 4 of Survive & Thrive? Flexibility and the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic caused many organizational leaders to rethink their operations and allow more flexibility for their workers. Hear Jennifer discuss her interview with Jessica Redford on organizations using technology to become more flexible and meet workforce challenges in 2022. Psychological Safety in the Workplace Psychological safety is vital for all members of an organization to feel comfortable, confident, and productive. Season four of the podcast featured several interviews on mental health and psychological safety, and Jennifer shares her thoughts on these topics in this episode. Mental Health and Avoiding Burnout Taking measures to maintain your mental health can help you avoid burnout from workforce stressors. Jennifer shares some knowledge from this season’s episodes about how practices like meditation can help with improving one’s mental health. Diversity and Inclusion Jennifer’s discussion with Kate Hall covered diversity and inclusion within the workplace and how organizations can make their workspaces more welcoming and humanizing. Hear Jennifer reflect on this and the importance of acceptance and understanding to fuel a positive work environment. Making Work a Safe Space Maintaining an inclusive environment can help the members of an organization thrive and accomplish more together. In episodes 34 and 36 of this season, Jennifer discussed inclusivity and fostering a safe and friendly environment in the workplace for disabled and LGBTQ+ members. The Importance of Company Culture Positive company culture can do wonders for an organization and enable it to survive the challenges that may occur in the future of work. Jennifer reflects on episode 18, where she and her guest, Devin Basinger, spoke on the importance of culture in the workplace. Employee Experience What does “employee experience” mean, and why is it so important for organizations? Jennifer and guest speaker Jess Podgajny discussed the employee experience, remote work, culture, health, and more in episode 15 of the podcast. Health and Workforce Success While mental health is essential for organizational members to thrive, physical health is just as necessary. Jennifer speaks about the importance of physical health and why it matters for workforce success. Season Four Final Thoughts To wrap up the season, Jennifer shares her main takeaway from these recent episodes of Survive and Thrive.…
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1 Inclusivity Toward LGBTQ+ Members In The Workplace 9:20
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9:20Psychological safety is vital for all individuals to thrive in the workplace, but for members of communities that frequently experience harassment, practicing inclusivity is especially important. LGBTQ+ members can find relief in an inclusive and self-aware work environment. So how can leaders create an inclusive environment for their workers? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses some best practices to ensure that our companies and their cultures are inclusive. This includes practices like communicating acceptance through company values, using inclusive language within the workplace, and extending support to staff members. By practicing inclusivity, we, as leaders, can help our staff feel safe, keep our company culture healthy, and enable our organizations to thrive. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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1 “How To Win Friends And Influence People” As A Workforce Leader 10:58
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10:58The book "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie focuses on ways to generate positive relationships with others, to teach the practice of dealing with people and communicating with them effectively. So how can a book originally written in the 1930s help leaders improve their relationships and communication methods to help their teams thrive in the modern workforce? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses how lessons in communication, leadership, and people management can be timeless tools for leading workforce teams to success. In addition, she explains how listeners can interpret Carnegie's book in the current year to gain helpful information for managers and leaders to reap the benefits of effective communication and improved company culture. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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1 Change Management For Disability Inclusion 12:17
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12:17While physical or mental impairments are common among Americans, many employees do not feel comfortable disclosing their disabilities to their managers, which can cause detriment to the employees and the organization itself. However, organizational leaders can promote disability inclusion in the workplace by taking a human-centric approach to thoughtful change management. On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses how leaders can use change management to promote disability inclusion in the workplace. By supporting staff members with disabilities through disability-inclusive practices, organizations can see numerous benefits, including more diversity, unique insights, and other advantages. Jennifer explains how organizational leaders can use change management to nurture their employees with disabilities and cultivate a productive and inclusive environment in the workplace. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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1 Company Culture And Organizational Success 20:06
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20:06Workforce leaders are responsible for managing their teams to carry out their tasks and achieve business goals. However, promoting a company culture focused on empathy, flexibility, and change management can help your team stay satisfied in their positions and united in the face of challenges. So how can leaders make changes to facilitate a more positive company culture? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres is joined by guest Kate Hall to speak about company culture and leadership. Kate is a project leader primarily focused on change management at SingleStone Consulting. Kate has years of professional experience in consulting, through which she has worked with companies to help them through their business challenges. Jennifer and Kate share their thoughts on company culture, psychological safety, and the importance of change management to survive and thrive in the future of work. How Can Company Culture Impact Organizational Success? Introducing Kate Hall (00:38) Jennifer opens the episode by introducing Kate Hall, a project management professional who is well versed in the impact of maintaining a healthy company culture and creating connections in the workplace. Kate describes how over her last eight years of working with SingleStone Consulting, she developed skills to help companies focus on their real business challenges - often concerning company culture. Activating the Workforce (1:48) Activating a workforce can help individuals reach their full potential, bringing their co-workers and team along with them. Kate shares her thoughts on this, citing how the great resignation has shown the importance of company culture for activating the workforce. Since COVID-19, people have realized how short life is and are more focused now on spending time working in an environment where they feel valued. Therefore, company culture and team cultures are critical, now especially. The Importance of Culture (3:10) Kate knows the importance of culture and has witnessed it in her professional experiences as a workforce team member. She explains how failing to get to know fellow team members and their roles can damage company culture and discourage workers. As a result, workers can miss out on a feeling of unity within their teams, often leading to increased turnover. Building Relationships and Psychological Safety (5:32) Kate emphasizes the need for leaders to support the psychological safety of their teams by building relationships and trust with their team members. She shares a personal experience about a time when her company’s culture and strong relationship with her employer made her feel supported and valued. She and Jennifer speak on the importance of psychological safety in the workplace. Thriving Through Flexibility (8:29) Kate’s position as a consultant has allowed her to observe different companies and their cultures and develop a well-rounded view of effective leadership trends. She explains how companies and teams should have leaders that maintain flexibility, empathy, and engagement in their workforce to thrive and succeed in the future of work. By encouraging guided flexibility and value in their work relationships, leaders can help their workers thrive in a healthy company culture. Why Change Management Matters at Work and Home (10:39) Another essential aspect of positive company culture is effective change management. Kate explains how change management can help companies understand their staff and drive their work culture. According to Kate, putting effort into change management planning can help organizations stay ahead of the curve. She even explains how this can benefit people on an individual level and supports this with a story where she overcame resistance to change in her personal life using positive change management practices. Advice for Leaders to Build a Positive Workforce (15:31) Jennifer concludes her interview with Kate by asking her to provide her three pieces of advice for leaders who want to build a positive workforce for the future. Kate provides her advice and shares her insights on leadership practices to support strong teams that can thrive in the future of work. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website Kate Hall - Linkedin Kate Hall - Email…
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Burnout affects many people throughout their careers, leading to the question, how can people move on from the psychological effects of work stress? While burnout can be challenging to manage, business leaders may be able to implement changes that will support their staff and themselves in recovering from and steering clear of burnout. With the right practices, teams can become more likely to succeed with improved mental health and a mindset optimized for transformative growth. On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres speaks about ways leaders can boost their employees' mental health and manage the emotional stressors brought on by their work. Jennifer covers therapeutic practices and leadership techniques like meditation, mindfulness, and other mental health tips and tricks. Listen to this episode to learn how leaders can make a difference in their staff's mental health, boost employee morale, and enable their employees to thrive. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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Mental health is not always discussed openly in the business and the workplace. However, failure to appropriately manage mental barriers and stressors in professional settings can make it challenging to overcome them. Instead, people should be open about these topics and view these experiences as inspiration to drive growth and positive transformation. So how should leaders address struggles with mental health to benefit their entrepreneurial endeavors? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres speaks about mental health in the workplace and how one can appropriately face issues with their psychological wellbeing in a way that will help them move forward and succeed. Leaders and entrepreneurs often experience work burnout, stress, and other mental health struggles due to their work, which can lead to additional problems in other areas of life. However, Jenn explains that leaders and entrepreneurs can view this discomfort as a sign to make a change and experience positive transformation. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website How to Make Stress Your Friend - Kelly McGonigal…
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1 Female Entrepreneurs - Mental Health, Motherhood And More 8:08
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8:08Women have come a long way in the business world, but female entrepreneurs still face their own unique set of obstacles. As an increased number of women have turned to entrepreneurship in recent years, many still experience more challenges than male entrepreneurs. In addition, sexism against women in business still exists, with women of color especially facing discrimination, and the decision to have children can pose additional career obstacles for female entrepreneurs. So how can women manage their businesses to survive through these challenges? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses the challenges facing female entrepreneurs today. While women may face many unique obstacles in the business world, there are resources for female entrepreneurs to gain support. Jen shares her thoughts on the experience of running a business as a woman and ways that women can thrive in their entrepreneurial pursuits. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
To succeed as an entrepreneur, you must put effort into your work - and yourself. Symptoms of poor mental health like burnout and stress can cause harmful effects in other areas of life, like their physical health, relationships, and even business pursuits. Leaders and team members alike rely on their mental well-being to support them and their overall progression through life. So, how can people maintain their mental health to support their entrepreneurial success? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres is joined by guest Lance Knaub. Lance is currently the leader and business coach at Denali Consulting. He is a founder and partner at Breakthrough Physical Therapy and Fitness and even wrote a best-selling book called "The 4% Breakthrough" to help others reach entrepreneurial success. Together, Jen and Lance talk about cultivating and maintaining a mindset for success. How Can Mental Health Affect Your Entrepreneurial Pursuits? Introducing Lance Knaub (1:41) Jen introduces her special guest Lance Knaub of Denali Consulting. In addition to being a founder and partner at Breakthrough Physical Therapy and Fitness, Lance is an adjunct assistant professor at Rutgers University and has a best-selling book, "The 4% Breakthrough". Lance shares a little about your journey and how it's led him to his profession as an entrepreneur in the physical therapy business. Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap (3:14) Soon after graduating from physical therapy school, Lance and his wife Jody, also a physical therapist, were looking for a change in how they could deliver care to their patients. He explains what it was like for them to take the entrepreneurial leap, a business decision that would allow them to offer their preferred therapy practices. From then, he shares how he fell in love with entrepreneurship, grew his company, and used his knowledge and experience to help other entrepreneurs. Health Neglect and Burnout (5:10) While taking on the new challenges to support other entrepreneurs, Lance found himself with a problem that affects many entrepreneurs - burnout. He shares how his mental health struggles began to affect other areas of his life. Fortunately, he improved by engaging in personal development and learned how to help other entrepreneurs prevent burning out and stay healthy while scaling their businesses. The Connection Between Health, Personal Development, and Careers (7:49) According to Lance, health, personal development, and our careers are intrinsically connected. He explains this belief and how integrating your mental and physical health through your business pursuits is crucial to entrepreneurial success. Lance also shares more about his personal development journey and provides recommendations for how listeners can do their own soul searching to identify their priorities and create a solid framework for their health and success. Mental Health Post COVID-19 (10:23) Lance and Jen discuss the importance of mental health and how it relates to recent world events. The pandemic tested people mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and Lance believes that the Great Resignation is a result of people's soul searching. He explains the neuroscience behind mindsets and mental health and why these aspects are so crucial for making positive change. Lance's Suggestions for Improvement (12:40) Lance provides his suggestions for the leaders and entrepreneurs looking to improve their mindsets and mental health, which include identifying priorities, planning for success, and activities like meditation to help support brain health and mental well-being. For example, meditation benefits the body and mind, relieving stress. Additionally, purposeful silence can be valuable to your personal health and in managing emotional responses. The Effects of Improved Mental Health (15:32) Poor mental health can cause negative impacts on other areas of life. But when we strengthen our mental health, we support the other aspects of our professional and personal lives. Jen and Lance discuss the many ways that entrepreneurs can take care of their minds first to see improvements in other areas of their lives. Supporting the Well-Being of Yourself and Your Team (17:45) Entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders can help support their own well-being and the well-being of their team by putting effort into being good listeners. Lance and Jen discuss the importance of listening and checking in with people to lead successful teams. Affirmations and positive feedback/self-talk can also motivate individuals to create personal development plans to reach their goals and excel in their work. Leadership Encouragement (21:07) Jen and Lance speak on ways for leaders to promote self-talk and self-belief techniques and strategies to the rest of their team. In addition, Lance shares his experiences with providing frameworks to support his staff members and even leadership teams to help them identify their priorities and plan for success. Why 4%? (23:13) As a final question, Jen asks Lance to explain why 4% is in the title of his book and where he got that percentage. Lance speaks about how 96% of small businesses fail in 10 years, and his mission is to reverse this trend and support the entrepreneurial success of his readers. Links mentioned: Concinnity - Website…
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1 Inside Out Leadership And Ethical Entrepreneurship 8:23
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8:23What does "purpose" mean for your company, your employees, and yourself? This is important as purpose is a necessary component of inside-out leadership. This purpose-driven leadership style can only occur when leaders understand and leverage their personal purpose and passions to guide their team and organization. By recognizing and aligning with their values, leaders can see great benefits for their organizations. On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres talks about inside-out leadership and how leaders can embrace their true purpose to improve their organizations, attract engaged staff members, and reach personal fulfillment. Jennifer shares her journey with personal fulfillment and explains how aligning with one's purpose can benefit not only themselves but also their team and business success.…
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1 How Leaders Can Transform Company Culture With Gratitude 10:13
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10:13Company culture is a fundamental aspect of an organization, and promoting an attitude of gratitude among staff members can strengthen workplace culture and improve factors like productivity, retention, innovation, and more. Company culture is made up of the social aspects that define an organization, being the unique set of values, attitudes, behaviors, and practices shared by its members. So how can leaders incorporate gratitude into their company culture to positively impact their organization? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses the importance of promoting gratitude within their leadership principles to positively transform an organization’s company culture. Leaders who incorporate an attitude of gratitude within their organizations can positively influence aspects within the workplace by growing the unity of their company culture around this positive aspect. Jennifer explains different methods leaders can take to positively influence others with gratitude to help further strengthen and define their company culture.…
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