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Appreciation at Work

Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill speak with best-selling author, speaker and thought-leader Dr. Paul White about how appreciation can make us better employees and managers.

Dr. White emphasizes the importances of pausing and listening, as well as understanding what a person's preferred method is for being appreciated {i.e. Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts/Services, Gifts (not including bonus or salary), Physical Touch (such as a high five)}.

He suggests that the best way to appreciate someone is by using their name and appreciating them for something specific (if they prefer words of affirmation), and we honor not just what people do at work, but also what they do outside of work.

One of the most important things that Dr. White says to do when we are spending time with others via Zoom or in person is to make eye contact, smile, address them by name and to connect in a meaningful way that has the other person feel seen, heard and known.

https://www.appreciationatwork.com/

EQ = Employability: Self-awareness Part 2

Jennifer Hill and Brandon Maslan discussed the vitalness of self-awareness in landing your dream job, keeping it, and being the best you can be in your career and your life. They shared that the more you look within the more you become aware of your impact on others. Those who seek to put others down often lack self-awareness and blame others for their shortcomings. To succeed in a career, being aware of how you impact others and constantly growing to be the best version of yourself is key. Remember if you fail today, you can recover, learn, and you will win tomorrow!

If you're being hard on yourself Jennifer suggested beginning your day with this meditation reminder to have more self-compassion and then you can have the impact you seek to have.

https://insighttimer.com/lisaabramson/guided-meditations/five-minutes-of-self-compassion

Self Awareness: EQ=Employability

Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill kick off a month-long series on Emotional Intelligence by discussing how self awareness=employability. Hill mentions the Drama Triangle and how one way to become self aware is through being accountable.

They offer tools for bringing EQ to the interview process by clearly communicating what one's needs and expectations are. Hill also shares how to use "proactive confrontation" to see if someone is able to receive what you are about to share with them.

Maslan suggests that we have to let go of who we were to become who we want to be.

The Future of Work: Agility, Communication and Leadership

Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill speak with futurist and best-selling author, Alexandra Levit, about the future of work. Alex shares that the leader of the future will need to be someone who is agile and that the old hierarchical strategy is becoming extinct. She also discusses that a mature attitude and a willingness to be vulnerable is critical for the leaders of the future.

She explains that what matters to Generation Z and Millennials is going to differ from that of Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. She goes on to say that the more stagnant companies and leaders will not survive in this new frontier.

The future of work, Alex says, is going to require continuous learning and curiosity. She suggests that the hybrid workforce, with employees being able to spend part of their time working from home and part of their time working in the office, will be the way of the future.

https://alexandralevit.com/about-alexandra-and-inspiration-work

Flow - Why it matters and how to get it

Kelly Ceynowa, Learning and Development Expert, Career Growth Coach, and all-around inspiring human joined Jennifer and Brandon on this week's show. She shared her tips on how we can get unstuck and into the flow of our lives and careers. When we are in our flow others want to be in it with us. She suggested engaging in real conversations with our friends, colleagues, and employees where we talk about true emotions. Every morning start your day by making a list of professional and personal actions you will take that day. Don't be afraid to fall short, as we are all having some fear these days but

fear can lead to anger. Finally, you are not alone, and be sure to find accountability partners to help you get to your next level.

Feel free to email Kelly for more insights at [email protected].

Insecurity: Silencing the Inner Critic

Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill explore the idea of self-worth and how to silence our inner critic. Maslan offers a technique for exploring and embracing one's super powers.

Hill suggests using positive affirmations to pivot from self-doubt to confidence. They offer tools for being able to ace an interview, as well as how to gain the promotion or salary increase that one is seeking.

They also emphasize the importance of understanding "why" you want something, and how to value what you bring to your career.

Toxic Environments Can Lead To Healthy Outcomes

Jennifer K. Hill and Brandon Maslan discuss what makes a toxic environment and offer tips for coping with them. They discuss various types of toxic personalities and how shifting one’s stance or perspective can shift the perceived toxicity.

Hill emphasizes that creating healthy boundaries is the key to enduring a toxic environment or individual.

Maslan explains that the more you build yourself up the less likely you are to be broken down by those who might seek to cause harm.

Ultimately, it is important to know that even environments that may feel detrimental to our egos can still serve a purpose of confidence building, the key is to leave before they can do any permanent damage.

To quote Nelson Mandella, “You are the captain of your fate."

Be Desirable, By Being You

Jennifer K. Hill and Brandon Maslan were joined this week by, Daniel Lafleur, EVP/GMM, Head Merchant at Calvin Klein a PVH Company. She is the ultimate team captain and all-around player, who gets people on the court and lets them shine. She shares "Give people feedback with the true goal of helping them and they will receive whatever you tell them."

Jennifer talked about bringing conscious awareness to your work and life. She emphasizes the importance of finding your own unique way to help people. They also discuss when it is a good time to use "I" and when it is important to use "We" or "Our."

One take-away from the show is to be the most desirable version of yourself, which is the most authentic version of yourself and the most in service to others.

Authenticity=Success

Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill explore how authenticity is the easiest and best way to create greater, as well as longer lasting success personally and professionally. They focus on ways to discover your authentic self and how to show up consistently as that person and professional. Hill shares that going through challenges that may test us, can also be an access to discovering who we really are and where our strengths lie. They emphasize that our struggles help us become better versions of ourselves.

Storytelling Tips From A Hollywood Screenwriter

Brandon Maslan and Jennifer Hill were joined by Hollywood screenwriter, master storyteller, and story creation consultant, Justin Sternberg. He shared that every story should have 4 beats; who you were, the inciting incident, path to success, and who you are now. The key to a great story is writing and speaking of what you feel rather than what you experienced. You must understand the point of the story you are telling so that the listener can as well. Rather than telling an interviewer, you are creative you should tell a story about how you acted creatively in the past.