*About The Guest(s):*

Dr. Andre Martin is a distinguished leader who has worked with brands like Mars, Nike, Google, and Target. He is also the author of the upcoming book "Wrong Fit."

*Summary:* Dr. Andre Martin discusses the challenges of workplace disengagement and the loss of productivity in organizations. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right fit in a job and creating a positive work environment. He also explores the impact of technology on work engagement and productivity. Dr. Martin suggests rethinking traditional job roles and allowing employees to pursue their side hustles within the organization. He highlights the need for transparency in job descriptions and realistic job previews to align expectations. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Dr. Martin's upcoming book, "Wrong Fit."

*Key Takeaways:*

- Growth puts pressure on culture and makes work harder unless there is a clear understanding of the company's values and ways of working.

- The pandemic accelerated the use of technology in the workplace, but it also highlighted the need for better work-life balance and employee well-being.

- It is important for individuals to reflect on their values, skills, and work preferences to find the right fit in a job.

- Companies should focus on re-recruiting their employees every day and creating a positive work environment that values and supports their employees.

- Job descriptions should provide a realistic job preview and align expectations to avoid disappointment and increase positive hires.

(0:02:00) The staggering cost of work disengagement: $7.8 trillion lost in productivity.

(0:10:21) Feeling stagnant and bored? It might be the starting point of a career change.

(0:11:18) Unleash your full potential: Many people are playing below their capabilities.

(0:12:43) A "wrong-fit" job can feel like writing with your non-dominant hand.

(0:13:11) Negative emotions in a wrong-fit job can lead to loss of confidence.

(0:14:33) Creative energy is wasted on managing negative emotions at work.

(0:15:31) Self-reflection before a job search: Crucial for aligning with your aspirations.

(0:16:30) Job search parallels: Similar to searching for a compatible relationship.

(0:30:24) Running virtual teams without tools, capability, or strategy: Challenges.

[(0:30:56) CEO's preferred work style: Influencing company culture and success.

(0:39:08) Embrace a learning orientation to find a better career fit.

(0:57:30) Dr. André Martin's upcoming book, "Wrong Fit, Right Fit": A glimpse into career alignment.

**Quotes:**

- "Growth puts pressure on culture. Growth actually makes work harder to do unless we do a much better job on actually being real clear about, hey, what's our secret sauce? How do you all work together and what makes that work?" - Dr. Andre Martin

- "We often mistake something that feels exciting for something that actually is a better fit for us." - Dr. Andre Martin

- "If you value your employees, then you will value what your employees value." - Dr. Andre Martin

- "Show me the real thing and give people transparency so that they're not let down." - Dr. Andre Martin

*Additional Resources*

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