The Opposite of Small Talk

163. Why Work Matters with Moe Carrick


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Do you find that the work you do gives you a sense of purpose or that your contributions as an employee are important to a cause bigger than yourself?  This week’s guest, Moe Carrick, author, podcast host, and CEO of the workplace culture consultancy, Momentum, Inc. views work as a human need.  Moe brings her wealth of knowledge, and decades of experience in the study of workplace culture to our spirited discussion on the topic of Why Work Matters.

 

Guest’s Website:  JMoementum, Inc. | Making organizations fit for human life.

 

TALK BIG QUESTIONS

Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life.

  • What are your conditions to thrive in a workplace?  Are they being met at your current job, why or why not?

  • Have you had to have a courageous conversation at work about your needs or the needs of a colleague as an employee or employer?  If so, how did your employer react?

  • Do you believe in the work that you do?  Or do you see work as a means to an end?

 

Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session. 

Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy’s website at www.kristyolinger.com  and find her work journal at Work Journal — Kristy Olinger.

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