The Behaviorist

Infinite Transitions

It's crucial for leaders to become competent in guiding their teams through transitions. In this episode of The Behaviorist, Kedren Crosby shares evidence-based insights for leaders to effectively navigate the different stages of transition. A significant takeaway from this conversation? Embrace the fact that 'uncertainty is the only certainty'.
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Organizational Burnout

Join us this week as Vanessa and Kedren explore Organizational Burnout. We can’t yoga and meditate our way out of an epidemic of burnout, but we can reframe the problem, lead courageously, and apply systems-wide interventions.  Listen in to learn about the mindsets, habits, and guardrails your organization can adopt to shield your teams from burnout.
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Trust

Join Kedren and Sarah on this episode of The Behaviorist as they delve into the pressing importance of trust in these times of uncertainty. With the pandemic and remote work, coupled with the phenomenon of the great resignation, the overwhelming presence of over-employment, and a sea of Instagram posts playfully mocking the predicament of being at Target while the boss is calling, It is abundantly clear that what we truly need is a remedy for the trust deficiency that exists. This is particularly crucial since cultivating a culture of high trust yields tangible benefits and gifts us the experience of genuine joy.
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From the Great Resignation to the Great Regret

From The Great Resignation to The Great Regret, leaders and teams have experienced epic challenges in recruiting, retaining, and engaging talent over the past three years.  Join Kedren and Sophie Nicholas, a recruiter at Siemens, as they discuss concrete, strategic, modern, and inclusive methods for attracting and empowering new talent to your team.  Tune in to learn Sophie’s tactics for deploying inclusive recruitment, leveraging smart technology, and shaping culture to win the long game.
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The Pursuit of Excellence: Letting Go of Perfectionism

What is the difference between perfectionism and excellence? Maybe you’ve heard the line, “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” Perfect is an ideal that is, by definition, unattainable. Many of us strive for a high standard beyond merely “good.” On today’s podcast, tune in to hear Mike, Vanessa, and Sara clarify key differences between the pursuit of perfection and the pursuit of excellence AND share concrete practices to meet high standards without the baggage.
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The Inconvenient Truth About Innovative, Creative Cultures

If you’re wondering how an article on project management could possibly be inspiring, tune into the latest episode of The Behaviorist to hear Work Wisdom’s founders, Kedren Crosby and Sarah Colantonio discuss how the architect Frank Gehry epitomizes creativity and innovation in surprising ways.  While we might assume creative and innovative organizations are throwing paint at walls and having pizza parties, the recipe for sustained innovation is unexpected and paradoxical. Listen to find out how you can foster innovation and creativity in your own life and organization.
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Social Media and Self-Awareness with Liz Orr

Meme culture is a mainstay of social media, and today's guest uses memes and humor to educate her Instagram followers on the ancient wisdom of the Enneagram. Join us as Janine talks with Liz Orr, creator of the Rude Ass Enneagram, about the importance of self-awareness, the different centers of the enneagram, and some of the caricatures that lead to mistyping. There is so much laughter in this episode, and as always, practical advice for personal development. Listen to learn more about the enneagram and how laughing at yourself can help you revolutionize achievement in work, life, and relationships. 
You can follow Liz on Instagram @rudeassenneagram and visit her website www.rudeassenneagram.com.  
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Conscious Uncoupling at Work

In an era rife with quiet quitting and quiet firing, there is a healthy alternative: Conscious Uncoupling. Join Kedren and Sarah as they discuss Conscious Uncoupling which requires honest observation about the relationship and a nonjudgmental evolution to allow both parties to flourish. Learn when to use conscious uncoupling and how to move through it with grace.
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Fostering Trust and Repairing Breaches at Work

As organizations experience unprecedented levels of difficulties with engagement and retention, where people report a host of personal and professional stressors that are affecting their needs, priorities, and well-being, trust is at the center. In this episode, Dr. Carmella Tress talks with Vanessa Philbert, CEO of Community Action Partnership in Lancaster; and Jason James, Art Director at Fig Industries, to explore the role of trust in cultivating workplaces and relationships that feel healthy, productive, safe, and where people want to be.
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One Foot in Front of The Other: Moving Forward When The World Is Falling Apart

For most of our listeners, it’s been a brutal week, compounded by a tumultuous couple of years.  We heard you when you asked for concrete advice about how to keep putting one foot in front of the other.This is required listening for leaders because you are both emotionally highly contagious to your teams (who want to feel valued right now), AND you are responsible for progress in our companies and communities.  It’s a big lift when the world feels like it’s unraveling.Join Dr. McCray and Kedren to learn about three categories of ordering the chaos, and then consider whether borrowing their habits could help you or potentially serve your team as we collectively put one foot in front of the other. 
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