Career Dreams

Michelle and Chase have another hot take on this episode! Psychological Safety - it's not just a buzzword. In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore Psychological Safety, its origins, and the crucial role it plays in creating high-performing teams and healthy, productive workplaces. Michelle shares three actionable steps you can implement today to start embracing Psychological Safety and stop treating it like an overused buzzword.

Career Dreams Podcast: Five Keys for Team Success

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Chase was inspired by a Simon Sinek podcast episode he listened to recently featuring Brené Brown and Adam Grant. Simon, Brené, and Adam talk about the importance of self-awareness and the power of situational awareness. Even in this short, 6-minute, episode you will be inspired and walk away with a tool to help improve your self-awareness and situational awareness!

You can listen to the entire Bit of Optimism Podcast using the link below.

A Bit of Optimism Podcast: Thinking About Thinking

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In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase take a moment to reflect on recent leader development gatherings at FORUM. This year, the focus is on navigating and leading through change. This episode is sure to inspire you to think about your relationship with change!

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Michelle and Chase sit down with author and leadership expert Jim Carlough to discuss his book, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership. Jim shares the inspiration behind his book, emphasizes the importance of integrity and trust in leadership, and explores the power of reflection.

About Jim Carlough:

Jim Carlough is a veteran leader, business mentor, and author known for transforming leadership through a human-first approach. His book, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, outlines a clear and actionable framework—integrity, compassion, empathy, focus, stability, and humor—that applies to anyone in a position of influence, from CEOs to parents to teachers. Jim is also a passionate advocate for mentorship and mental wellness in the workplace.

Learn more about Jim:

Book: The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership

Website: jmcarlough.com

LinkedIn: Jim Carlough

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Join Michelle and Chase as they dive into the fascinating world of Adaptability Quotient (AQ) with expert Pete Van Overwalle. Discover how AQ, composed of Ability, Character, and Skill, is crucial in today's rapidly changing world. Pete explains why today's pace of change is the slowest we'll ever experience and emphasizes the importance of adaptability to stay ahead.

Pete also shares some cool tips on how to be more self-aware to boost your adaptability, the role of grit and resilience, and the double-edged sword of change. One side is dull and painful, where companies or people are indifferent to necessary changes. The other side cuts clean, showing the innovative steps we need to take to shape our future. Plus, learn how the AQ assessment can help you figure out how adaptable you are and why taking risks is a must when you're playing to win.

Learn more:

Connect with Pete Van Overwalle: LinkedIn

Omni Touchpoint: Website

The Coming Wave: Book

Decoding AQ: Podcast

The Adaptation Advantage: Resource

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In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase wrap up the 7-week series, "Mastering the 7 Habits: Your Path to Effectiveness." This episode explores the 7th habit from Stephen Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" - Sharpen the Saw. This habit is the key to achieving success with the other six habits, as it emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and growth.

Join Michelle and Chase as they reflect on the four dimensions of renewal and share personal examples of how these principles show up in their lives. Discover how applying the 7 habits can enhance your work and life, and remember, "Sharp tools are much more effective than dull tools."

Use the companion guide and challenge yourself to commit to one activity to sharpen your saw and embrace new perspectives and experiences. Tune in to learn how the principle of renewal can help you preserve and enhance your most valuable asset - yourself.

Companion Worksheet: 7 Habits Companion Worksheet

FranklinCovey Website: FranklinCovey

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Michelle and Chase dive into Synergize, the 6th habit from Stephen Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. As part of the 7-week series, "Mastering the 7 Habits: Your Path to Effectiveness," this episode reveals how combining strengths leads to extraordinary results.

Be sure to tackle the challenge at the end of this episode. You can also find this challenge in the companion guide below.

Companion Worksheet: 7 Habits Companion Worksheet

FranklinCovey Website: FranklinCovey

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Mastering the 7 Habits: Your Path to Effectiveness

What do you think of the Career Dreams Special Series, Mastering the 7 Habits? We hope you're finding value and actionable takeaways in each episode.

In this episode, Michelle and Chase talk about Habit #5 - Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. Spoiler alert - this is Michelle's favorite habit and most meaningful habit to her of the 7! Discover how developing empathetic listening can help resolve conflicts, builds trust, and create psychologically safe environment. Don't forget the companion worksheet found below. You can use this to reflect on your listening skills and track your progress. Challenge yourself to seek first to understand in your interactions this week!

Companion Worksheet: 7 Habits Companion Worksheet

FranklinCovey Website: FranklinCovey

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Mastering the 7 Habits: Your Path to Effectiveness

In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore Habit #4 from Stephen Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" – Think Win-Win. Discover how to seek mutually beneficial solutions in your interactions, fostering a mindset of abundance and collaboration. Learn practical ways to apply this habit in your career, from negotiations to teamwork, and hear real-life examples of win-win situations. Don't forget to download the companion worksheet from the show notes to reflect on this habit and track your progress. Challenge yourself to look for win-win opportunities this week!

Companion Worksheet: 7 Habits Companion Worksheet

FranklinCovey Website: FranklinCovey

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Mastering the 7 Habits: Your Path to Effectiveness

Michelle and Chase explore Habit #3 from Stephen Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" – Put First Things First. Discover how prioritizing tasks and focusing on what's most important can help you manage your time effectively and align your actions with your goals. Learn about the prioritization matrix, similar to the Eisenhower Matrix, and how it can help you categorize tasks based on urgency and importance. Don't forget to download the companion worksheet from the show notes to enhance your learning experience throughout this special series.

Weekly Challenge: Use the matrix for a week and see how it impacts your productivity and focus!

Companion Worksheet: 7 Habits Companion Worksheet

FranklinCovey Website: FranklinCovey

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