Jazzed About Work

Jazzed About Work

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Jazzed About Work episodes

  • It matters how you decide, says Aaron Finegold
    The value of good decision-making is a theme in this episode. Our guest is Aaron Mitchell Finegold, the chief marketing officer at Kingsley Gate, a global executive search firm. As far back as college, Aaron wanted a career involving creative expression, a focus on human behavior, a business environment and a global setting, and those elements do shape his current role. Aaron describes a Kingsley Gate study into how and why successful organizations are good at deciding things. The report suggests that the skill of making effective, timely decisions is often overlooked in the process of hiring leaders. And yet dissatisfaction with an organization’s decision-making processes is a major reason why executives resign. Research suggests that the capabilities to decide, and focus on people-centric factors, can transform an organization. Aaron says a good way to get better at deciding may be to map out the key decisions to be made over the next six months. Simply becoming aware of which decisions are important can make an individual or a team more effective. For more see: https://www.kingsleygate.com/insights/white-paper/bad-decisions-why-companies-miss-the-most-important-factor-in-executive-hiring/
    35 min
  • Young people can impact global issues, says Erin Lewellen
    Today we explore ways to help young people prepare for careers that are meaningful. Our guest, Erin Lewellen, had an opportunity as a college student to live in Cape Town, interning at a center for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. There, Erin says, she learned in a new way, and transformed how she viewed the world. Now Erin is CEO of Global Citizen Year, a nonprofit that creates experiences to help college students develop the emotional and intellectual toolkit to impact global issues. In this show, Erin shares thoughts about how Generation Z is focused on overcoming huge societal challenges. We discuss what Gen Z looks like as it enters the workforce, and talk about ways this young crowd is unlike other generations. Erin offers suggestions about what employers might consider as they bring Gen Z-ers on board. And she shares thoughts about how you – or your kids – might structure an enriching international learning experience. For more, see: https://www.globalcitizenyear.org and https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlewellen/
    35 min
  • Cultivate an authentic brand, says digital strategist Tyler Mount

    In this episode we talk about personal branding, and about how your brand impacts your career, whether or not you choose to manage it. Our lively guest, Tyler Mount, is a business consultant and international branding expert. And he is the CEO of Henry Street Creative, a New York agency with expertise in social media, video production, and digital marketing strategies. Tyler is a man of many skills, including those that helped him become a Tony award-winning producer. He talks about his journey from living in a small Texas town, to becoming a presence on Broadway and an influencer in the world of theater. He describes how he built his brand, and discusses things to consider as you shape yours. He emphasizes that your brand should be based on the real you.

    For more see: https://henrystreetcreative.com/

    37 min
  • Consider side-gigs & be flexible, suggests innovator Alex Atwood

    Our guest, Alex Atwood, has been interested in creating and managing businesses since childhood. And in the last 20 years this serial entrepreneur has created and led 4 startups in the hospitality and staffing space. Today he tells us about how, at the start of COVID-19, he and his staff quickly reinvented their organization and kept workers busy serving as disinfection professionals. He describes his current company, GravyWork, whose app helps people find side gigs or full-time jobs with flexible shifts. Alex is deeply interested in purpose-driven, participative leadership, and he describes his approach to running a company. He cares about transformational growth of the mind, body and spirit, and talks about one of his own side-gigs: coaching. And he touches upon microdosing, a tool he sometimes suggests to coaching clients, to cultivate presence, regulate emotions and promote awareness.

    For more, see: https://alexatwood.co

    35 min
  • You can short-circuit stress, says neuropsychologist Amy Serin

    According to Dr. Amy Serin, many in our society suffer from stress, anxiety and all sorts of trauma. Our nervous systems are over-active; we lie awake at night, consumed by worries; and our bodies and minds become chronically unwell. In this episode, Amy describes her own struggles with excess stress, as well as her journey to “democratize” various therapies by making them more accessible. And she shares information from her book, The Stress Switch, including how stress works, and how it can hijack the calm, wise part of our brain, and throw us into a frantic state of fight or flight. She says that with techniques like bilateral stimulation, you can reset your “stress switch,” recalibrate your mental filter, and make better decisions. Amy also describes TouchPoints, her patented small, wearable devices for reducing stress symptoms through the use of gentle vibrations. For more, visit her website: https://serincenter.com/specialists/dr-amy-serin/

    And if you purchase her book or TouchPoints there, use this discount code: Jazzed15

    39 min
  • Smarter collaboration serves both employers and employees, says Professor Heidi Gardner
    Heidi Gardner is a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School, a former professor at Harvard Business School, and the leader of multiple executive education programs. She and her team have compiled vast research on why collaboration matters, and how we can be better at it. And today she shares tips from her book (written with Ivan Matviak), Smarter Collaboration – A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers… and Transforming Work. Heidi will explain why collaboration is more important than ever, for both individuals and organizations. She’ll describe common hurdles blocking collaborative activity, and mention tools to help you diagnose roadblocks in your workplace. And she’ll share more tips about how you can develop key skills for working with others, and why it will be good for you. For more see: https://smartcollaborationaccelerator.com
    35 min
  • A portfolio of jobs means a safer career, says Harvard expert Christina Wallace
    The term “work/life balance” can feel simplistic because the relationship between your career and the rest of your life can be complicated and intense. Our guest today, Christina Wallace, a senior lecturer at the Harvard Business School, says we need a broader relationship with work. She describes how diversification can help you navigate change and mitigate uncertainty. She talks about how her own work life encompasses a variety of activities. And she shares tips from her book, “The Portfolio Life,” about how to forge a path that not only brings more joy, but also reduces the risks of career-building in today’s frantic world. For more, see: https://www.portfoliolife.com/
    34 min
  • The climate economy brings new jobs, says cleantech visionary Linda Kinney
    Today we talk about the work force implications of climate change. Our guest, Linda Kinney, is a global legal advisor on environmental, social and governance matters. She understands how big changes happen because she played active roles in the internet and telecom revolutions. Linda says the crisis is huge, but the good news includes considerable progress in clean energy and climate-related technology, as well as the flow of new cash. More than that, she says, we’re entering an entirely new economic era, sometimes called “the age of decarbonization.” And, of course, the sweeping change in our economy is transforming the work force. Linda describes how we might leverage past lessons to accelerate the fight against climate change. And she shares tips on how you can get smart about sustainability, explore new jobs, and add value to any organization. For more see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindakinney/
    37 min
  • Positivity increases productivity, says Dr. Joey Faucette
    Today’s guest is Dr. Joey Faucette, an executive coach, a culture architect, and the host of the Work Positive podcast. In this episode Joey talks about how he realized that an upbeat, caring work culture can enhance a team’s satisfaction and productivity. And he shares tips from his latest book, Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition. He says a starting point for feeling less pessimistic can be to perceive the positive elements that do exist at work. He suggests ways you can focus more intensely on the good things in your situation. He describes how familiar thought patterns can keep you bogged down in negativity. And he suggests rituals to help you get your day off to a good start. For more see: https://www.workpositive.today/book
    36 min
  • The book Commencement describes a new era in higher ed

    This episode is about your opportunity to help shape the future of higher education.

    Our guests are Kate Colbert and Joe Sallustio, EdD, the authors of Commencement, a massive and important new book about the future of academia. The book is an outgrowth of a popular podcast, The EdUp Experience, hosted by Sallustio and Elvin Freytes. The authors draw on insights from podcast guests, including about 100 college and university presidents. They describe trends, challenges and possibilities that are disrupting the old world where higher ed felt like an island. And they say working inside or with the new “higher education industry” requires a mindset reset, and a willingness to do things in very different ways. For more see: https://commencementthebook.com

    38 min

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Jazzed About Work features lively, informal conversations about everything it takes to create a resilient and rewarding career. In each episode, host Beverly Jones interviews experts who can share…