How effectively are you balancing standardization with professional autonomy in your organization?

Discover the delicate balance between structure and freedom that professionals need to thrive on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Dr. Roger Gerard, author of "Lead With Purpose" and "Owning the Room," shares his five leadership promises that create engaged cultures and explores the critical tension between standardization and professional practice.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Dr. Roger explore:

☀️ Why culture lives in the minds and hearts of people doing daily work, not in executive suites

☀️ The danger of treating professionals as commodities rather than unique contributors

☀️ How over standardization is driving physicians, nurses, and educators out of their professions

☀️ The essential difference between an employee and a professional practitioner

☀️ Why professionals need autonomy to practice their craft with discretion

Dr. Gerard transforms organizations by helping leaders understand that professionals aren't there to accommodate administrative needs—they're there to practice their professions with purpose. His approach recognizes that culture isn't found in wall plaques and policies but in the daily intentions and relationships of people doing meaningful work.

🔑 Key Insight: "The culture lives in the minds and hearts of the people doing the daily work. It's not the stuff on the wall, it's not the plaques and the accolades—it's the minds and hearts of people coming to work every day with intention, with the desire to do something that matters."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): "Go and see, then go and do. Get out of your office, spend time with people, get to know who they are and what it feels like to them to work there. Then once you go there and look around, find ways—small ways or big ways—to give them what they need to make their jobs easier and more effective."

Connect with Dr. Roger Gerard:

• Visit his website: rogergerard.com
• Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerg2/
• Get his book "Lead With Purpose"
• Explore his photography and leadership vlogs
• Take the quick leadership style quiz on his website

#PurposeDrivenLeadership #ProfessionalAutonomy #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipPromises #EngagedCulture #WorkPositive

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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How effectively are you and your organization developing adaptability to thrive in today's rapidly changing work culture?

Discover why adaptability intelligence (AQ) has become the #1 predictor of employability on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Ira Wolfe, a globally recognized thought leader on the future of work, shares powerful insights on why building adaptability is essential for both personal and organizational success in an era of exponential change.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Ira explore:

☀️ Why adaptability has become the top predictive skill for employability across 17 different industries ☀️ How to navigate a world that's becoming increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) ☀️ The power of embracing AI as an augmentation tool rather than viewing it as a threat ☀️ Why only 9% of employees are both engaged at work and thriving in life ☀️ Practical ways to develop a growth mindset to increase your adaptability quotient

Ira transforms organizations by helping leaders recognize that the pandemic wasn't just a temporary disruption but the beginning of a new era requiring entirely new approaches to work. His research-backed adaptability assessment provides a framework for measuring and developing the skills needed to not just survive change but thrive through it.

🔑 Key Insight: "The #1 predictive skill for employability was adaptability. As we're threatened by AI and change and efficiencies, being adaptable is crucial. McKenzie released a study on human skills people will need to thrive in the future by 2030, and the #1 predictor wasn't a 4.0 GPA or coming from a great school—it was how adaptable you are."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Start with developing a growth mindset. When faced with challenges or disruptions, focus on seeing opportunities rather than just threats. Apply Bob Johanson's VUCA Prime approach: respond to Volatility with Vision, Uncertainty with Understanding, Complexity with Clarity, and Ambiguity with Agility.

Connect with Ira Wolfe:

• Visit the Adaptability Toolkit: adaptabilitytoolkit.com
• Subscribe to his newsletter: nevernormalnews.com
• Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/irawolfe
• Watch his TEDx Talk: youtube.com/watch?v=wS7HA986X8M
• Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/@IraWolfe
• Get his book: "Recruiting in the Age of Googlization"

#AdaptabilityIntelligence #FutureOfWork #EmployeeEngagement #GrowthMindset #WorkplaceAdaptability #WorkPositive

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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How effectively are your team members using their natural talents and strengths in their daily work?

Discover how to unleash the power of strengths-based leadership on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Lisa Cummings, founder and CEO of Lead Through Strengths, shares practical insights on how focusing on what's already working in your team can create a more positive, productive workplace culture.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Lisa explore:

☀️ Why we often miss the natural talents in others when we're hoping they'll be just like us ☀️ How to help team members find their "easy buttons" to make excellence feel natural ☀️ The power of using strengths to improve attraction and retention of top talent ☀️ Why authentic cultures naturally attract people who will thrive in your environment ☀️ Practical ways to implement strengths-based development despite time and budget constraints

Lisa transforms organizations by helping leaders and teams discover and leverage what already works in their people. Her approach, centered around Clifton Strengths (formerly StrengthsFinder), empowers individuals to stop trying to be like everyone else and instead bring their unique talents to work every day, creating more joy and better performance.

🔑 Key Insight: "If we allow ourselves to be who we are and we're all showing up at our best, then when people are exploring cultures they might want to work for, they're going to feel it in us. Our vibe shows up, especially if we're allowing ourselves to be true and aligned—they can tell when they're interviewing when things are just off and you're trying to pretend that you lead through certain values."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Notice what works to get more of what works. Start spotting what people are doing well and say something out loud to them about it. It doesn't require an assessment or fancy training—just orient yourself toward what each person does well and catch them doing something right. They'll likely repeat what you notice, creating a positive ripple effect across your team.

Connect with Lisa Cummings:

• Visit her website: leadthroughstrengths.com
• Explore detailed information on all 34 Clifton Strengths
• Check out her "Gobs of Facts and Stats" page for ROI data
• Listen to the Lead Through Strengths podcast
• Connect with her on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisacummings

#StrengthsBasedLeadership #CliftonStrengths #TalentDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceJoy #WorkPositive

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🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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