Better Workdays

By REAL Custom Training

Better Workdays is a podcast dedicated to helping everyday professionals create better days at work. Whether you’re looking to expand your own skills and knowledge or those of your employees, Better W... more

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

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June 05, 2024 Motion vs Action
This episode is for anyone who wants to make progress toward your most important goals!
Join Andy Morrison for a look at the concept of Motion vs Action and how he has been applying the concept in his own efforts to reduce procrastination.
Pulling from James Clear’s great book “Atomic Habits,” Andy breaks down the difference between Motion (planning, strategizing, and learning) and Action (behavior that directly produces an outcome) and examines how these concepts can be applied toward personal and professional development efforts.
At the end of the episode, Andy lays out some tangible Action Steps you can take to make sure you strike the right balance between Motion and Action.
About REAL Custom Training
REAL Custom Training is committed to enhancing workplace performance through focused and practical professional development workshops. Our approach is built on the belief that adult-learners need and deserve learning experiences that are Relevant, Engaging, Actionable, and Lasting (REAL).
We offer a range of in-person and live-online workshops in key areas such as Supervisory Skills, Leadership Development, Personal Productivity, Customer Service Public Speaking, and more. Each workshop is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in their roles and contribute positively to their teams. With REAL Custom Training, you're investing in practical skills and strategies for real-world effectiveness.
Private group training is available and can be fully customized to align with organizational goals.
Learn More About REAL Custom Training
Read about our workshops:
www.realcustomtraining.com
Contact me to discuss your training and development needs:
Andrew Morrison, MSOM – Owner/Instructional Staff
[email protected]
860.753.3710.
Follow for live event updates and helpful content:
www.facebook.com/REALCustomTraining
www.linkedin.com/company/realcustomtraining
Subscribe here for some great free resources:
www.youtube.com/@REALCustomTraining

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May 29, 2024 Power in the Workplace
This episode is for anyone who wants to responsibly earn and use leadership power!
Join Andy Morrison for a look at power dynamics in the workplace, starting with an interesting posed in the HBO television series Game of Thrones. From there, Andy explores the vital role of perception in the two main types of leadership power: personal power and position power.
At the end of the episode, Andy lays out action steps you can take to assess, develop, and utilize your own levels of power in your organization.
About REAL Custom Training
REAL Custom Training is committed to enhancing workplace performance through focused and practical professional development workshops. Our approach is built on the belief that adult-learners need and deserve learning experiences that are Relevant, Engaging, Actionable, and Lasting (REAL).
We offer a range of in-person and live-online workshops in key areas such as Supervisory Skills, Leadership Development, Personal Productivity, Customer Service Public Speaking, and more. Each workshop is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in their roles and contribute positively to their teams. With REAL Custom Training, you're investing in practical skills and strategies for real-world effectiveness.
Private group training is available and can be fully customized to align with organizational goals.
Learn More About REAL Custom Training
Read about our workshops:
www.realcustomtraining.com
Contact me to discuss your training and development needs:
Andrew Morrison, MSOM – Owner/Instructional Staff
[email protected]
860.753.3710.
Follow for live event updates and helpful content:
www.facebook.com/REALCustomTraining
www.linkedin.com/company/realcustomtraining
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May 22, 2024 How To Manage Venting & Complaining
This episode is for anyone who wants to understand the difference between venting and complaining and learn how to manage both effectively!
Join Andy Morrison for a look at how managed venting helps release unproductive emotional energy and opens the door to conflict resolution, while complaining often leads to more frustration without solutions. You'll learn key strategies for listening, staying calm, and guiding conversations towards productive outcomes, as well as how to respond to chronic complaining.
About REAL Custom Training
REAL Custom Training is committed to enhancing workplace performance through focused and practical professional development workshops. Our approach is built on the belief that adult-learners need and deserve learning experiences that are Relevant, Engaging, Actionable, and Lasting (REAL).
We offer a range of in-person and live-online workshops in key areas such as Supervisory Skills, Leadership Development, Personal Productivity, Customer Service Public Speaking, and more. Each workshop is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in their roles and contribute positively to their teams. With REAL Custom Training, you're investing in practical skills and strategies for real-world effectiveness.
Private group training is available and can be fully customized to align with organizational goals.
Learn More About REAL Custom Training
Read about our workshops:
www.realcustomtraining.com
Contact me to discuss your training and development needs:
Andrew Morrison, MSOM – Owner/Instructional Staff
[email protected]
860.753.3710.
Follow for live event updates and helpful content:
www.facebook.com/REALCustomTraining
www.linkedin.com/company/realcustomtraining
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18min
May 15, 2024 The Situational Leadership Model
This episode is for anyone who wants to tailor their leadership style based on their employees’ needs!
Join Andy Morrison for an overview of the versatile and practical Situational Leadership Model. This framework helps leaders adapt their style to fit their team members' developmental needs, ensuring effective guidance through various stages of growth.
Andy breaks down the two fundamental behaviors in leadership—Directive and Supportive—and how these can be applied through four distinct styles: Directing, Coaching, Supporting, and Empowering. Each style matches a specific employee development level, from the Enthusiastic Beginner to the Self-Reliant Achiever, providing a tailored approach that fosters both individual and team progress.
About REAL Custom Training
REAL Custom Training is committed to enhancing workplace performance through focused and practical professional development workshops. Our approach is built on the belief that adult-learners need and deserve learning experiences that are Relevant, Engaging, Actionable, and Lasting (REAL).
We offer a range of in-person and live-online workshops in key areas such as Supervisory Skills, Leadership Development, Personal Productivity, Customer Service Public Speaking, and more. Each workshop is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in their roles and contribute positively to their teams. With REAL Custom Training, you're investing in practical skills and strategies for real-world effectiveness.
Private group training is available and can be fully customized to align with organizational goals.
Learn More About REAL Custom Training
Read about our workshops:
www.realcustomtraining.com
Contact me to discuss your training and development needs:
Andrew Morrison, MSOM – Owner/Instructional Staff
[email protected]
860.753.3710.
Follow for live event updates and helpful content:
www.facebook.com/REALCustomTraining
www.linkedin.com/company/realcustomtraining
Subscribe here for some great free resources:
www.youtube.com/@REALCustomTraining
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May 08, 2024 Strategies for Challenging Feedback
This episode is for anyone who wants to be comfortable giving challenging feedback!
Join host Andy Morrison for a review of practical strategies for delivering challenging feedback. You’ll walk away with some actionable steps like not delaying feedback, reframing feedback as a gift, and focusing on future improvements rather than past mistakes. We also look at the importance of maintaining objectivity and fostering a growth-minded culture in your workplace.
About REAL Custom Training
REAL Custom Training is committed to enhancing workplace performance through focused and practical professional development workshops. Our approach is built on the belief that adult-learners need and deserve learning experiences that are Relevant, Engaging, Actionable, and Lasting (REAL).
We offer a range of in-person and live-online workshops in key areas such as Supervisory Skills, Leadership Development, Personal Productivity, Customer Service Public Speaking, and more. Each workshop is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in their roles and contribute positively to their teams. With REAL Custom Training, you're investing in practical skills and strategies for real-world effectiveness.
Private group training is available and can be fully customized to align with organizational goals.
Learn More About REAL Custom Training
Read about our workshops:
www.realcustomtraining.com
Contact me to discuss your training and development needs:
Andrew Morrison, MSOM – Owner/Instructional Staff
[email protected]
860.753.3710.
Follow for live event updates and helpful content:
www.facebook.com/REALCustomTraining
www.linkedin.com/company/realcustomtraining
Subscribe here for some great free resources:
www.youtube.com/@REALCustomTraining
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May 01, 2024 3 Steps To Better Meetings With BEANS
This episode is for anyone who wants to run more productive meetings!
Andy Morrison unpacks the "BEANS" method—a straightforward, three-step approach to conducting more effective meetings. Whether you're tuning in from a home office or the boardroom, these insights are designed to help you and your team stay engaged and productive.
About REAL Custom Training
REAL Custom Training is committed to enhancing workplace performance through focused and practical professional development workshops. Our approach is built on the belief that adult-learners need and deserve learning experiences that are Relevant, Engaging, Actionable, and Lasting (REAL).
We offer a range of in-person and live-online workshops in key areas such as Supervisory Skills, Leadership Development, Personal Productivity, Customer Service Public Speaking, and more. Each workshop is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in their roles and contribute positively to their teams. With REAL Custom Training, you're investing in practical skills and strategies for real-world effectiveness.
Private group training is available and can be fully customized to align with organizational goals.
Learn More About REAL Custom Training
Read about our workshops:
www.realcustomtraining.com
Contact me to discuss your training and development needs:
Andrew Morrison, MSOM – Owner/Instructional Staff
[email protected]
860.753.3710.
Follow for live event updates and helpful content:
www.facebook.com/REALCustomTraining
www.linkedin.com/company/realcustomtraining
Subscribe here for some great free resources:
www.youtube.com/@REALCustomTraining
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April 24, 2024 Why Growth Mindset Matters in Leadership Development
This episode is for anyone who wants to help high-potential employees develop their leadership abilities!
As a follow-up to Better Workday’s very first episode, Andy Morrison presents an overview of the impact a fixed mindset and growth mindset can have on an employee’s attitude toward ability, learning, effort, and failure. By helping employees cultivate a growth mindset, managers can ensure that leadership development efforts will have their intended effect.
About REAL Custom Training
REAL Custom Training is committed to enhancing workplace performance through focused and practical professional development workshops. Our approach is built on the belief that adult-learners need and deserve learning experiences that are Relevant, Engaging, Actionable, and Lasting (REAL).
We offer a range of in-person and live-online workshops in key areas such as Supervisory Skills, Leadership Development, Personal Productivity, Customer Service Public Speaking, and more. Each workshop is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in their roles and contribute positively to their teams. With REAL Custom Training, you're investing in practical skills and strategies for real-world effectiveness.
Private group training is available and can be fully customized to align with organizational goals.
Learn More About REAL Custom Training
Read about our workshops:
www.realcustomtraining.com
Contact me to discuss your training and development needs:
Andrew Morrison, MSOM – Owner/Instructional Staff
[email protected]
860.753.3710.
Follow for live event updates and helpful content:
www.facebook.com/REALCustomTraining
www.linkedin.com/company/realcustomtraining
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19min
April 17, 2024 The Six Core Employee Needs
This episode is for anyone who wants to make sure their organization is meeting essential employee needs!
Managing employees requires a strong understanding of basic human psychology. In this episode, Andy Morrison presents six basic psychological needs that managers can leverage to improve organizational culture, employee development and retention, conflict management, and job satisfaction.
About REAL Custom Training
REAL Custom Training is committed to enhancing workplace performance through focused and practical professional development workshops. Our approach is built on the belief that adult-learners need and deserve learning experiences that are Relevant, Engaging, Actionable, and Lasting (REAL).
We offer a range of in-person and live-online workshops in key areas such as Supervisory Skills, Leadership Development, Personal Productivity, Customer Service Public Speaking, and more. Each workshop is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in their roles and contribute positively to their teams. With REAL Custom Training, you're investing in practical skills and strategies for real-world effectiveness.
Private group training is available and can be fully customized to align with organizational goals.
Learn More About REAL Custom Training
Read about our workshops:
www.realcustomtraining.com
Contact me to discuss your training and development needs:
Andrew Morrison, MSOM – Owner/Instructional Staff
[email protected]
860.753.3710.
Follow for live event updates and helpful content:
www.facebook.com/REALCustomTraining
www.linkedin.com/company/realcustomtraining
Subscribe here for some great free resources:
www.youtube.com/@REALCustomTraining
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23min
April 10, 2024 How To Start Managing Up
This episode is for anyone who wants to start managing their manager!
As managers, we tend to focus on managing our employees and managing ourselves – but what about our relationship with our own manager? In this episode, Andy Morrison presents the concept of managing up and provides some actionable steps anyone can take to begin fostering a better, mutually beneficial relationship with their boss.
About REAL Custom Training
REAL Custom Training is committed to enhancing workplace performance through focused and practical professional development workshops. Our approach is built on the belief that adult-learners need and deserve learning experiences that are Relevant, Engaging, Actionable, and Lasting (REAL).
We offer a range of in-person and live-online workshops in key areas such as Supervisory Skills, Leadership Development, Personal Productivity, Customer Service Public Speaking, and more. Each workshop is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in their roles and contribute positively to their teams. With REAL Custom Training, you're investing in practical skills and strategies for real-world effectiveness.
Private group training is available and can be fully customized to align with organizational goals.

Learn More About REAL Custom Training
Read about our workshops:
www.realcustomtraining.com
Contact me to discuss your training and development needs:
Andrew Morrison, MSOM – Owner/Instructional Staff
[email protected]
860.753.3710.
Follow for live event updates and helpful content:
www.facebook.com/REALCustomTraining
www.linkedin.com/company/realcustomtraining
Subscribe here for some great free resources:
www.youtube.com/@REALCustomTraining
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April 03, 2024 What Is Compassionate Leadership?
This episode is for anyone who wants to do hard things in a human way! From writing up employees to denying special requests, there’s a lot of “tough stuff” that comes with being a leader. Compassionate leadership can help bosses get the tough stuff done while balancing concern for employees with concern for organizational effectiveness. Check out this episode and start leading more compassionately today!
About REAL Custom Training
REAL Custom Training is committed to enhancing workplace performance through focused and practical professional development workshops. Our approach is built on the belief that adult-learners need and deserve learning experiences that are Relevant, Engaging, Actionable, and Lasting (REAL).
We offer a range of in-person and live-online workshops in key areas such as Supervisory Skills, Leadership Development, Personal Productivity, Customer Service Public Speaking, and more. Each workshop is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in their roles and contribute positively to their teams. With REAL Custom Training, you're investing in practical skills and strategies for real-world effectiveness.
Private group training is available and can be fully customized to align with organizational goals.
Learn More About REAL Custom Training
Read about our workshops:
www.realcustomtraining.com
Contact me to discuss your training and development needs:
Andrew Morrison, MSOM – Owner/Instructional Staff
[email protected]
860.753.3710.
Follow for live event updates and helpful content:
www.facebook.com/REALCustomTraining
www.linkedin.com/company/realcustomtraining
Subscribe here for some great free resources:
www.youtube.com/@REALCustomTraining
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FAQs about Better Workdays:

How many episodes does Better Workdays have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.