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Due to this being a super long talk, we have split episode 3 into two parts! Please enjoy part 2 on Amazon's Leadership Principles.

To see the Principles go to:

https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/our-workplace/leadership-principles

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Due to this being a super long talk, we have split episode 3 into two parts! Please enjoy part 1 on Amazon's Leadership Principles.

To see the Principles go to:

https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/our-workplace/leadership-principles

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Did companies drop DEI because of the Trump administration, or is there something more to this behavior? Kara and Deanna discuss how the labor market factors into corporate decisions.

Articles referred to in the podcast:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/opinion/silicon-valley-trump-minneapolis.html

https://www.techdirt.com/2026/02/03/turns-out-they-didnt-really-want-you-to-bring-your-whole-self-to-work/

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It's been forever, but Kara and Deanna are back to talk all things Psychological safety.

We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected]

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We all learn in different ways, and often inn multiple ways. Sometime it's hard to help someone new because they learn differently that you. Join Kara and Deanna ask they talk about one learning style model and how they learn.

For more reading:
https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/learning-styles-preferences/
https://www.mindtools.com/addwv9h/learning-styles
https://bau.edu/blog/types-of-learning-styles/

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Deanna Kara talk about conversation safety and how grace time and asking questions are necessary for people.

For more information:
https://hbr.org/2017/06/your-new-hires-wont-succeed-unless-you-onboard-them-properly?utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=domcontent&utm_term=Non-Brand&tpcc=paidsearch.google.dsacontent&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYZqvMgnZOn0nOwqWp_dHXdunlnUJaYJ7tCZ3YP0GJFlJ867sY7Wo1xoCQA4QAvD_BwE
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adigaskell/2023/01/03/we-need-time-to-adapt-to-new-colleagues/?sh=5a4c8b7d12de
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/talent-acquisition/onboarding-key-to-retaining-engaging-talent

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Does forming, storming, and norming really work? Join Deanna and Kara as they break down how this model works with psychological safety.

To read more:
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1965-12187-001
https://www.mindtools.com/abyj5fi/forming-storming-norming-and-performing
https://teamhood.com/team-performance-resources/team-development-cycle/

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Adding a new member to your team can be hard. How do you help make that person more welcome and comfortable contributing? Deanna and Kara are hear to share some thoughts.

Read more at:
https://www.reddit.com/r/managers/comments/zmw5iu/how_do_you_all_onboard_new_team_members/?rdt=51883

https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/join-team.html

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DEI is being blamed for a lot recently - even the bridge disaster in Baltimore! Is there a way to make DEI less preachy and more woven into the fabric of your work? Maybe!

Articles mentioned in this episode:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/20/corporate-diversity-job-cuts/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/07/us/dei-attacks-experts-warn-of-consequences-reaj/index.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/announcing-dei-investment-2020-google-182615764.html
https://www.axios.com/2024/01/04/dei-jobs-diversity-corporate
https://www.wkkf.org/news-and-media/article/2024/01/expanding-equity-new-insights-from-100-companies-on-how-to-best-advance-dei-in-the-workplace/
https://www.axios.com/2024/01/11/companies-rush-to-define-dei
https://www.axios.com/2024/02/23/dei-backlash-corporate-response-meta-tesla-home-depot
https://hrexecutive.com/will-corporate-dei-survive-a-growing-anti-woke-movement/

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https://jococruise.com/

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