Magic In The Room

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, during April, May, and June 2021, a total of 11.5 million workers quit their jobs. The Great Resignation is real. As leaders, we must prepare for a rapidly changing work environment.

Research in this episode:

The Great Resignation Is Here, and It's Real

Workers talk about quitting as part of the 'Great Resignation.' Employers aren't buying it

The Great Resignation: Why Employees Don't Want To Go Back To The Office

Question of the Day: Resources

From Luke: The Traction Accountability Chart

From Hannah: The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It by Kelly McGonigal

From Chris: How America Fractured Into Four Parts by By George Packer

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Hope may seem like an intangible idea, but leaders can intentionally nurture hope in the people around them. In episode 65 of Magic in the Room, Chris, Hannah, and special guest Dr. Chan Hellman discuss the three elements of hope: Goals, Pathways, and Willpower. Leaders can develop hope by ensuring these three elements are present.

Chan M. Hellman is a professor of social work at the University of Oklahoma and Director of The Hope Research Center. He has written more than 100 scientific publications and has presented at numerous national and international conferences worldwide. Chan's research is focused on hope as a psychological strength helping children and adults overcome trauma and adversity. Chan just published a new book "Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life" with his co-author Casey Gwinn published by Morgan James.

Many people are in leadership positions. They may be a manager with direct reports, a parent, or the president of a civic organization. These people have influence. However, few people are intentional in how they lead. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Chris, and Luke discuss the elements of Intentional Leadership. Intentional leaders understand the practice of leadership, themselves, and the needs of the people around them. They can draw out the best in everyone around them.

Stories are the connection between data and emotion, between knowing about something and taking action. In this episode of Magic in the Room Chris and special Guest David Hutchens discuss how to use stories to be a more effective leader.

Telling stories is one way that teams connect, learn about each other, and build trust. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke, Chris, and Hannah talk about some of their best experiences. Before you listen, take a guess: who caught a fish with their hands? Who played professional poker? Who hauled a deer through the woods?

A strategic framework is a model that defines why we exist, what's unique about us, what business we are in, and what we do every day. A classic example is Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Hannah, and Luke discuss Purpose and Commitments as an alternative framework. In this framework, everyone in the organization must commit to behaviors that operationalize the purpose.

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Sometimes you have presented your arguments, told great stories, appealed to emotions, and explained your logic, but somebody is still unconvinced. Now what? In episode 60 of Magic in the Room, Luke, Hannah, and Chris discuss strategies for managing team members who are particularly stubborn. Asking them the right questions, framing, and giving people authority may convince the unpersuadable, but leaders also need to set boundaries or remove someone from the team if they are unwilling to change.

Leaders must influence people to change behavior, follow a vision, or accept new beliefs. In the final episode of our EQ series Hannah, Chris, and Luke discuss the power of persuasion. Influencing people through persuasion requires leaders to use story, logic, and emotion to inspire people to take action.