Microaggressions / Microaffirmations
In thousands of intricately subtle ways every day, you show each of your coworkers how you’re feeling about the interaction. Do you …
Past Shows
The Most Misunderstood Workplace Topic, Part 2
Your boss can’t motivate you – not sustainably, anyway. She can only work to understand, and then build on, what you intrinsically …
The Most Misunderstood Workplace Topic, Part 1
What science knows about motivation, business seldom does. In our workplaces, most of us still mistakenly, if unconsciously, hold the assumption that …
No More Shame: Emotional Challenges at Work
Most of us are uncomfortable revealing challenging emotions, even with close friends. Workplace cultures especially tend to suppress authentic emotional expression. But …
Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There – Part 2
You know that to be a better leader, you can’t just get stuff done; you have to think about how to get …
Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There – Part 1
Been recognized, maybe promoted, for your productivity or efficiency? Then taking time to think, to plan, to evaluate, to research, to dialogue …
What If You Took an EQ Test and Flunked
If you haven’t been under a rock for 20 years, you know that Emotional intelligence is THE crucial trait for the 21st …
Learning Teamwork Aboard a Schooner
Drop your work team into a completely unfamiliar environment, where the boss has no more expertise than the receptionist, but where teamwork …
You’re Not As Rational As You Think, Part 2
Your mind plays tricks on you – constantly. In how many ways? Dozens, at least. Jim & Steve explore just a few …
You’re Not As Rational As You Think, Part 1
You think you reason based on facts. You don’t. We’ll prove to you your mind isn’t as logical as you think. And …