A Server's Journey

Dee Ann Turner lets us in on her secret to being kind versus nice to her team. Here, Turner reveals how important it is to be honest with others, especially in a business environment. 

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What drives people away from their jobs? 41 percent of American workers say they've been psychologically harassed on the job due to a toxic boss. Today, Rocky and Larry dive into the two different kinds of narcissistic, toxic bosses: dark and dysfunctional. Toxic bosses affect the workplace at large and increases depression in their employees. Consequently, toxic bosses can even increases chances of pre-mature death in their team. Want to know how to fend off incompetent leaders? Listen to this edition of A Server's Journey.

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How can you step in, cover your crew, and enable your team to take a breathe in the midst of a stressful work environment? As you let your team take an unforeseen moment of peace, you empower them to handle the moments that come next. 

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You know the fundamentals of servant leadership; so what? Now, let's talk about how to grow leaders in your organization who want to serve others. If you're not sure how to bring your leaders from good to great, join Rocky and Larry as they talk about establishing a culture of trust and service in the workplace. Here our hosts give us tangible ways to give your team a voice.

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Instead of retiring, use your resources to reach the generations you want to reach. 

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"Work satisfaction can either lead to a healthier or unhealthier you." Join us in this throwback episode to take a look back on what motivated Rocky to create A Server's Journey. To this end, Rocky and Larry take us from our first podcast on April 26th all the way through some of our favorite highlights with esteemed guests. From Patrick Lencioni's best-selling books to Karen Millsap's remarkable journey, this episode celebrates the wealth of knowledge A Server's Journey compiles in one place. 

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Tomorrow, go into work with an employee in mind who struggles with work-life balance. This employee could struggle with taking time to care for a sick child or parent, or they could just have a problem with catching up with life in general. Then, encourage this employee to take the day off, go home, and catch up, and provide them pay for the day. This is a perfect way to put your money where your mouth is without costing more than a day's wage. Without a doubt, your team will love working in this kind of positive workplace environment. 

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Join Rocky and Larry in this edition of A Server's Journey to talk the actual bottom line statistics on a negative versus positive company culture. With studies from the American Psychological Association, Anna Nyburg, and the Gallup Organization, Rocky tears down the perception that a positive company culture only has benefits in team morale. Instead, learn how positivity and encouragement in the workplace can decrease chances of heart disease, increase employee engagement and productivity, and decrease health insurance expenditures. 

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Rocky Destefano takes a trip to Kenya with The 410 Bridge, an organization that helps communities foster entrepreneurial skills to create city and spiritual growth. Whether that’s through providing free business classes, teaching reading and writing skills, or educating people on the best ways to sustainably farm, 410 strives to give underdeveloped communities hope for a brighter future. Join 410 leader, Micah Mwati, as he talks how important it is to serve and equip his community members through the love of Jesus Christ. Micah stresses the value of 410’s program, Business Startup Tactics, a program that untaps future business owner’s potentials and helps them fill the gaps and needs in their growing community. 

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There’s tremendous power in recognizing an individual in front of others. Take a few minutes out of your day to recognize something wonderful by publicly by praising your team member. Emphasize what they did, how they did it, and why it was so important.

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