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Twas the Night Before the Office Holiday Party

'Twas the night before the office holiday party, and all through the house,

The leader was pacing, consumed by stress and doubt.

They had to face their team at the party, and didn't know what to say,

About the coming recession, and the challenges that lay ahead after new year's day.

The kids were all nestled, snug in their beds,

While visions of squishmallows danced in their heads.

But the leader lay awake, feeling overwhelmed and drained,

Wondering how they would get through the party, let alone sustain their business and refrain

From spilling the beans about the struggles they feared,

And the challenges that lay ahead, most likely in the coming year.

They knew their team was counting on them, to provide cheer and hope,

But they just didn't know how to keep smiling, through what felt like an existential joke.

Suddenly, from downstairs, there came a knock on the door,

The leader hesitated, then rushed down, not wanting to ignore.

But as they opened the door, to their great surprise,

Stood Santa Claus, dressed as a businessman, in a red, green, and white tie.

"Don't be afraid, my dear leader," Santa said with a grin,

"I've come to share some wisdom, let us begin.

You see, the key to leading with hope and resilience,

Is vulnerability, honesty, and clear purpose, to enable persistence."

The leader's eyes lit up, as they listened with intent,

Finally seeing a new way to prevent

The stress and overwhelm that had been weighing them down,

They knew exactly what to do, and a smile began to drown

The doubts and fears that had been consuming their mind,

They knew that with Santa's wisdom, they could leave all that behind.

And with that, Santa chuckled and waved goodbye,

Hopped into his sleigh, and disappeared into the sky.

Next morning the leader rose with a new sense of pride,

Determined to lead with vulnerability, honesty, and purpose, open and wide.

They arrived at the office, feeling light and free,

And spent the day reflecting, clarifying, and their purpose beginning to see.

Finally 'twas the night of the party, and the leader was ready,

The snacks were being eaten, and ugly sweaters were sweaty.

The team was nestled all snug in their places,

While the leader stood before them, ready to meet their gazes.

"I know we've faced some challenges," the leader began to say,

"But I want you to know, that we'll get through this, come what may."

They talked about recession, talent retention, and the struggles they faced,

But also about not letting fear distract them from running their own, special race.

The leader took a deep breath, and looked out at the team,

Feeling welling gratitude, and a tear in their eye began to gleam.

They knew that their team was more than just a group of resources,

They were people, with hopes and dreams, with untapped energy resources.

"Deep down we all want more than just a paycheck," the leader said with a smile,

"We want to do work that matters, and to feel a sense of belonging all the while.

We're not just a group of people, trading our hours for cash,

We're a team, with a shared purpose, and an opportunity we shouldn't let pass."

The team smiled, and listened close, feeling a sense of pride,

Knowing that they were part of something bigger, and that they could always confide

In their leader, and with one other, they could create a new song.

Together, they could tackle any challenge, make one another better, and belong.

"We're all in this together," the leader reminded with a smile,

"And with honesty, vulnerability, and a clear authentic purpose, we'll go the extra mile."

The team nodded in agreement, feeling uplifted and ready to slay

Any challenge that lay ahead, on this, the most festive of days.

As the party rocked on, and the team made merry,

Santa watched from the office window, his heart feeling very

Full of joy in the hope that radiated from the leader and team.

He knew that they were well on their way to achieving a dream.

And later, as the boss walked into the night,

They called back to the team with all their might,

"On spreadsheets, on dashboards, on emails and calls!

On production, on deadlines, on sales and all!

Aligned on our purpose, we'll refocus when we fall!

Now bring it on, bring it on, bring it on all!"

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This week on Magic in the Room Hannah shares one of her favorite episodes, Social-ecological Systems with Dr. Brooke Lahneman.

We all live on a planet with finite resources. As leaders, it is our responsibility to consider how our organizations impact the entire system. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and Dr. Brooke Lahneman discuss the idea of social-ecological systems. In this way of analyzing business, leaders consider the impact of their business on a comprehensive and long-term scale and work to maximize good over time.

Find Brooke's website at www.montana.edu/business/directory/2053270/brooke-lahneman, and on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-lahneman-4aa0316/

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This week's episode of Magic in the Room was recorded at AUIDEO studio in Bozeman, MT. find them at www.auideo.com

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On this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris reconnects with Brian Gooden. Brian was on one of Chris' favorite episodes, Win and Help Win in Tribal Enterprise with Brian Gooden, and we wanted to get an update. In the first episode with Brian, he introduced his desire to "win and help win." In other words, Brian is committed to having a mindset of abundance. Brian has realized that to win and help win, he has to get out of his normal comforts and take risks to advance the cause of helping others win.

Find Brian Gooden on LinkedIn,

Find Brian's Etsy shop Sovernly at www.etsy.com/shop/Sovernly

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This week we are replaying one of Luke's favorite episodes. Luke picked this episode as a favorite because it challenged him to consider the connection between love and resilience. Lorca Smetana has spent her entire life understanding resilience. Born into a climbing community, she was a survivor of the Mt. Hood climbing tragedy that took the lives of nine students and teachers when she was sixteen. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and Lorca discuss the idea that becoming resilient is not just a list of techniques to follow but a deep approach to life that requires practice and self-reflection.

Find Lorca Smetana at lorcasmetana.com

On LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/lorca-smetana/

On Facebook at www.facebook.com/lorca.smetana

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This week's episode of Magic in the Room was recorded at AUIDEO studio in Bozeman, MT. find them at www.auideo.com

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Traditionally we think of time management as the key to getting things done. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah reflects on how leaders can shift their thinking to manage energy rather than time to execute at the highest level.

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In this Magic in the Room episode, Luke reflects on Edwin Friedman's concept of a differentiated leader. A differentiated leader has done the work of self-definition and self-regulation. This leader knows who they are and their purpose so well that they are not swayed by the reactivity, herding, blaming, and short-term thinking of the anxious system around them. Instead, they have a strong vision and invite people to join them.

Research in this episode:

Find Luke's Twitter thread here.

A Failure of Nerve by Edwin H. Friedman

A Leadership Paradox: Influencing Others by Defining Yourself by Greg Robinson

Spiral Dynamics by Don Edward Beck and Christopher Cowan

The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business by Patrick M. Lencioni

The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization by Peter M. Senge

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We have spent 127 episodes of Magic in the Room talking about the power of purpose. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and Chris check in on how our thinking about purpose has changed over time. The bottom line is that purpose is as vital as ever and is critical to employee engagement, personal effectiveness, and organizational success.

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In this episode of Magic in the Room Chris and Luke sit down with Brigitte Steinheider, who is an Associate Professor of Psychology in Master of Arts in Organizational Dynamics program at the University of Oklahoma – Tulsa. Brigitte developed the Organizational Dynamics Program which utilized team based learning to help people practice leadership skills while learning.

You can connect with Brigitte on LinkedIn or at www.ou.edu/cas/psychology/people/faculty/brigitte-steinheider

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What does it take for people to be engaged in the workplace? In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke and Hannah sit down with guests James Beal and Britaney Francis to discuss one key factor: having a friend at work. Britaney and James are great friends who work together, and this has made their experience better. However, this is not just a personal story, as research increasingly shows that having a best friend at work is critical to engagement.

You can find Britaney and James on LinkedIn:

James Beal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-a-beal-104/

Britaney Francis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britaney-francis-thrp-36690942/

Research in this episode:

James and Britaney used research from Gallup:

• Why We Need Best Friends at Work
• The Increasing Importance of a Best Friend at Work

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Recorded on location at the 2022 The National Native American Human Resources Association conference.

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This week on Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke sit down with Andrew Hofstetter for one of our most powerful conversations to date. Mr. Hofstetter provides Tribal Nations with education on: Active Shooter & Critical Incidents, Human Trafficking, Situational Awareness, Threat Assessments, and ICWA Policy Writing. Much of today's discussion centers around human trafficking: how widespread it is, what the warning signs are, and what you as an individual can do to help.

You can connect with Andrew on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hofstetter-2b553393/

Organizations & Resources mentioned in this episode:

Tribal Gaming Protection Network (TGPN): https://www.tgpnglobal.org/

National Action to Combat Human Trafficking Report: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/National-Action-Plan-to-Combat-Human-Trafficking.pdf

US Department of State: https://www.state.gov/humantrafficking-about-human-trafficking/#:~:text=With%20an%20estimated%2024.9%20million,them%20for%20their%20own%20profit.

Blue Campaign by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign

Wisconsin Department of Justice: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/ocvs/human-trafficking

FBI Human Trafficking Resources: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/human-trafficking#:~:text=Report%20Trafficking%20%26%20Get%20Help,373%2D7888%20or%20text%20233733.

MITR Ep. 92 w/ Jeanne Allert: https://www.purposeandperformancegroup.com/magic-in-the-room-92

More Information:

This episode was recorded at the 2022 NNAHRA Annual Conference. For more information about NNAHRA, visit NNAHRA.org, or connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/nnahra/.

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