The Behaviorist

Shaping A Culture Of Empowerment

How did a simple question about making copies in the office lead Work Wisdom to a revolutionary understanding of empowerment? On this episode of The Behaviorist, Work Wisdom’s Sarah Colantonio and Kedren Crosby share a revealing conversation about how the company is working towards a culture of empowerment. Find out the subtle but critical difference between being held accountable for something, versus truly “owning it”. Listen to hear how Kedren arrived at the company’s “Big Question” for 2020 and how that shifts the locus of control in her decision making and delegating. There are four essential elements of an empowered culture in any workplace - does your organization stack up? You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

The Enthusiasts: Enneagram Type Seven

Enneagram type 7’s - The Enthusiast - are busy, fun loving, and inquisitive. Their unique energy can also be perceived as self-centered, scattered, or over-extended.  On this episode of The Behaviorist, Work Wisdom’s Kimberlee Peifer is joined by Anna Kennedy, Executive Director of the Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation, and sculptor-artist Jonathan Colon. Anna and Jonathan, both proud, enthusiastic 7’s, share with listeners what makes being an Enthusiast fun, and what challenges they face with their “ball of energy” personality. They discuss the “why” of what 7’s do, and how learning more about this type’s deepest fears and motivators has led them to creating healthy habits and mindsets specific to their type. Find out how Anna faces her Fear of Missing Out, and why Jonathan is comfortable “jumping into the cold water” of uncertainty. You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

High Performing Habits

What are high-performance habits? Hint: it’s not just waking up early or checking off a to-do list in a fancy notebook. On this episode of The Behaviorist, Work Wisdom’s Jaime Arroyo sits down with two exceptionally high performers: Doug Krane, Director of Account Management at ATOMIC Design, and Emma Parnham, COO of Atlee Hall, Attorneys at Law. These driven, determined leaders share their formulas for success, including mindset, intention, daily practices, and physical workplace environment. Find out how honing in on the “why” of what you do can lead you to a clear and steady focus on your day-to-day tasks and what these wise leaders would like to tell their 18-year-old selves, knowing what they know now.
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Eight Is Great: An Enneagram Exploration

Enneagram type 8s - The Leader - self-confident, decisive, and direct - make strong, effective decision-makers. They can also be perceived as overbearing, intimidating, and confrontational...making them difficult bosses and colleagues. On this episode of The Behaviorist, Work Wisdom’s Kimberlee Peifer is joined by andculture’s Erin Deller and Burns Mechanical’s Dan Kerr - both 8’s - to talk about the fears, motivations, strengths, and challenges that this strong personality type faces within themselves and among others. They’ll discuss the “why” of what 8s do and how learning more about The Enneagram and their driving emotions and fears has broadened their self-awareness towards eureka moments of positive change. How can 8s redirect their passion for action to create space for others and grow as empathetic, patient communicators? What should others know about 8s to help them reach higher levels of behavior and thinking? 
You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

Equity Club

Few things are as potentially scary and uncomfortable as uncovering your own deep-rooted biases. To discover, observe, and begin unpacking bias, a safe and confidential space needs to be created where individuals can share candidly and with no judgment. Equity Club is one such place. On this week’s podcast, we learn more about Work Wisdom’s Equity Club - a leadership accelerator for men that serves as a place to navigate gender inequity, grow skillful in managing their privilege, and make small changes in their behaviors to become an ally. Kedren is joined by two Equity Club members: Dave Koser, Director of Programs at Lancaster Community Foundation, and Josh Keene, Director of Schools for the School District of Lancaster. Listen to learn what each has gained from “figuring it out together.” Find out how powerful a safe space can be in creating structural and behavioral change to empower leaders to step up - regarding their behavior or those around them. You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

Next Gen Leadership

On this week's episode of The Behaviorist, Work Wisdom's Jaime Arroyo sits down with Leo Silva, Associate Director of Attollo, a rigorous college access and leadership program for underserved high schoolers. As a young leader in the organization, Attollo (Latin for "Rise Up") has served over 341 scholars in 7 school districts. 98% of Attollo Scholars are accepted to and attend a college or university. But Leo's story is more than these numbers. As a young child, his parents immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic, and he came to this country with a language barrier and the odds stacked against him. Despite all this, Leo has succeeded beyond his expectations of himself and is now pursuing his Master's degree in School Leadership with a focus on Educational Entrepreneurship from Harvard University. Leo is both an extraordinary mentor and a student. Learn how much resilience plays a role in nurturing young leaders and what non-traditional professional development methods can help you foster the next generation of brilliant minds. You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

B The Change

In a recent survey, 66% of consumers said they would be willing to pay more for a product or service if they knew the company was socially and environmentally responsible. Earning a B Corp certification is the bat signal for such companies. Work Wisdom's Sarah Colantonio speaks on this week's podcast with Sarah Payne, Impact Consulting Manager at Assets. Sarah, a passionate advocate for companies to pursue B Corp certification, explains how certification works as well as some small but powerful changes you can make within your organization right now to "be like a B Corp." Find out what choices you can make to impact your "triple bottom line dramatically": people, planet, and profit. You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

Leading Through Tough Times

Every organization faces “tough times” - a bad quarter, unexpected staff turnaround, or an even more mission-critical challenge - like Sheila Mastropietro has faced for the last three years. Sheila is the Director of Church World Service in Lancaster, which assists refugees, immigrants, and asylum-seekers to find home, peace, and stability to rebuild their lives in the United States. The current White House administration’s policies have sent shockwaves across organizations like CWS as they desperately try to continue their important work in the face of many legislative, legal, and cultural challenges. In this candid and important conversation, Work Wisdom’s Sarah Colantonio talks with Sheila about how she keeps her head above water and stays focused on the work she was put here to do. Find out how Sheila rebounds from disappointment and what skills and focus you need to keep your eyes on the prize in your own tough battles at work - and in your community. You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

Contemplative Leadership

Contemplative leadership helps leaders "move from the illusion of me to the reality of us, from the illusion of scarcity to the reality of abundance, from powerlessness to the presence of power, from institutional self-protection to embracing the mission, from fear to trust." - Parker Palmer
What is contemplative leadership? It's incorporating mindfulness practices into your work life: stilling yourself, listening, examining, and learning to lead with your heart more than your head. On this week's Behaviorist podcast, join Work Wisdom's Kedren Crosby, Sarah Colantonio, and Kimberlee Peifer in a conversation about Contemplative Leadership and its mysteries. Learn what practices will help you receive the gift of contemplation, and find out if you need to practice a specific spiritual path or religion to embark on contemplative leadership (spoiler alert: you don't). You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

Optimism for the Win

Is optimism a crucial trait for effective leadership? What is the difference between being optimistic and being naive? Can optimists be empathetic and work alongside their pessimist nemesis? These questions and more will be explored on this week’s episode of The Behaviorist podcast. Kedren is joined by Dr. Jill Koser,  Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the City of York School District, and Joe McMonagle, Vice President of ATOMIC. Listen as these three optimists discuss the benefits and potential costs of maintaining a hopeful outlook, and find out in what ways a stubborn pessimist can be an asset to your vision, not a thorn in your side. You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.
Music: The Pretenders // Message of Love