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Pursuing happiness is something that many of us strive for, but finding it can be challenging at times. However, there are things that you can do to support yourself on this journey. Tune in to the full episode and hear some actionable items with our special guest and Industrial Organizational Psychologist, Dr. Alan Whitehead. He founded the Mirthworks Institute in 2018 and currently serves as its Director. Mirthworks is dedicated to improving Workplace Wellness. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• What is self-determination theory, and how can it actually help you?
• What can you do to support yourself while on your pursuit of happiness? 
• How mirth enhancement training can help you. 
• A movie: Hector and the Search for Happiness

Remember, happiness is a journey, not a destination. Be kind to yourself along the way and know that it's okay to have ups and downs. By taking these steps to support yourself, you can increase your chances of experiencing greater happiness and fulfillment in life.

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This episode with Former US Diplomat turned neurolinguistic programming practitioner, Dutch Martin, is all about harnessing the power of our mind, not only in the workplace, but also in our daily lives.

Key Takeaways

• Dutch Martin shares how he overcame fears to be the best versions of himself during a horrible period in his life. 
  • Law of attraction with the goal of achieving certain professional goals 
  • Get into that right mindset.
  • Stave off all the negativity that was entering my head.
• Life- lesson learned on finding 'Safe Space' can look at our lives and our circumstances much more objectively in a much clearer fashion. 
• How we can harness the power of our subconscious mind so that we can rewrite the stories we tell ourselves.
• Ways in converting your focus into a burning desire.
• “Be Patient. Be Grateful and Be Open” 
• How does affirming gratitude help you grow? 

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Psychological safety isn't about a grand gesture, and it's not as simple as taping a poster to the wall so everyone can see how many days you've gone without an "incident." Check out this episode for tips on how you can create an environment where everyone feels safe enough to learn, contribute, and challenge assumptions. 

Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Karolin Helbig & Minette Norman shares how they met and work together
• Find out how Psychological Safety is really key for high performing teams
• Dr. Karolin shares a brief introduction to  The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human
• How to train your self-awareness & self-management
• Common struggles that people have when implementing psychological safety in the workplace and how to cultivate it deliberately
• How managing feedback & conflict can make or break psychological safety
• What are some of the misconceptions and myths about psychological safety?
• Dr. Karolin & Minette reveal their favorite psychological safety interventions

Resources Mentioned:

• https://thepsychologicalsafetyplaybook.com/

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Say goodbye to the old paper greeting card and hello to a digital solution with all of the bells and whistles.

Key Takeaways:

• Get to know Aaron Rubens
• What is Kudoboard used for? 
• Workplace appreciation to boost team morale using Kudoboard
• Make workplace appreciation easier by creating an employee shout out board for praise, appreciation.
• Three ways to use Kudoboard in your workplace
• A magic of recognition and appreciation. 

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Happy  New Year! If you find yourself having a hard time enjoying your “off time” because you’re so used to being on all the time, then this is the episode for you. 

Key Takeaways:

• Reading the room is a skill
• How holding in your humor can backfire on you
• How humor can be used to engage employees
• How to know if you are being too serious
• What to do when you feel like you lost your funny bone
• Get to know Heather Walker
• What is Levity?
• The origin of Lead with Levity
• Humor Effect & the benefits of using humor at work.
• What is Lead with Levity all about?

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This episode is a collaboration with the Laughbox Podcast (sponsored by the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor).

Key Takeaways:

• Why and What is Lead with Levity
• Benefits of humor at work and for your life
• Ways to not taking yourself so seriously
• Understanding how humor works
• A comedian's perspective on when it is appropriate to use humor
• How a little humor can improve your meeting discussions
• Humor can heal or can hurt
• How to find what brings you joy
• Lifting your mood through the Power of Music
• How to use humor to break through social barriers
• Discussing “The Gift of Limits”

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This episode is the second part of a two-part series with Megan Laudick, co-host of the Catalytic Mindset podcast. Here are some key points that you wouldn't want to miss:

• “Practice makes progress”
• Tips to optimize your day, time and energy.
• How to be the best version of yourself?
• What is self-care all about? 
• Importance of having time for mental clarity.
• Tips and tools to recenter your energy.
• A Levity Model - full being fun, uplifting, and light.
• Are you welcoming opportunities to be silly?
• Mindfulness and Meditation: What you need to know
• Using the Incognito mode help you when you are in pressure.
• Ways to introduce more laughter to your life

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What holds people back from making meaningful changes in their lives and at work? Find out today! 

This is a two-part series with Megan Laudick, co-host of the Catalytic Mindset podcast. You'll enjoy this one! 

Key Takeaways: 

• The three F's that hold people back from making meaningful changes
• If you're in a management position “What can you bring to the team?”
• How can we make things happen, but in a sustainable way?
• Why it's important to allow yourself to rest?
• Why Lead with Levity?
• What is levity? 
• Leadership must be intentional
• What are the challenges in implementing change? 
• Why is it important to celebrate wins?

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I was recently quoted in a New York Times Well Article, and I am dancing in my seat right now. Tune in to hear my thoughts on the experience, the comments that people have made about it, and 3 questions that you can ask yourself to see if you need more levity in your life.

• Am I taking this moment too seriously? 
• Does this lift me up or pull me down? 
• Do I welcome or resist opportunities to be silly?

Remember, humor can be a very powerful thing. It has the power to heal. It has the power to bring people together and bridge those gaps between people. But then, if you say something that offends, it has the power to crush careers.

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Over time and with practice, a person can get pretty darn good at holding back their ideas and other aspects that make them special. It shows up especially during those transitions when we take on new roles and meet new people. How can we help ourselves and others bring everything that makes them/us special to work?

About Today’s Guest:

Michelle Harris founded Bosstrack in 2021 to provide women new to leadership roles with the development, support and mentorship she found lacking for new leaders. Often little thought is given to the new tools and perspectives needed to lead and, as a result, new leaders are expected to just “figure things out”. 

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