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Every business relies on people, and people need places to live. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris and Luke discuss the lack of affordable housing options in many markets and how companies can respond to the challenge. This episode is based on an article Chris wrote for the October 2022 issue of Indian Gaming magazine, available at www.indiangaming.com/magazine/

Links mentioned in this episode:

Magic in the Room #114: Disruptive Compensation

The Affordable Housing Crisis: An Existential Threat for Gaming and Hospitality in Indian Gaming magazine, October 2022, page 40

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This week on Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke sit down with Sherrie Grabot, CEO and Founder of both GuidedChoice and 3Nickels. Together they discuss her journey to financial advisement, how we need to change the way we think about money, and what leaders can do to foster financial literacy within their organization.

GuidedChoice is a digital retirement advisory firm whose mission is to bring financial freedom to everyone, whether you are saving for, nearing, or in retirement. 3Nickels is a free companion app and a financial tool individuals can use to reach their goals and achieve financial freedom.

Contact Sherrie on LinkedIn.

Find GuidedChoice at www.guidedchoice.com/

Find 3Nickels at 3nickels.com/

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The National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) has grown from a small gathering of HR professionals into a national organization representing over 400 tribes nationwide with a membership in the thousands. On this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris sat down with NNAHRA board members Judith Wright, Anthony Tillman, Azadeh Tavakoli, and Susan Clem to discuss the importance of Tribal sovereignty, changes in Tribal enterprise, and the future of NNAHRA.

For more information about NNAHRA, visit NNAHRA.org, or connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/nnahra/.

Judith Wright- NNAHRA President

Judy Wright is an enrolled member of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians and began her career in human resources in 1981 at Hewlett-Packard Company located in San Diego, California. In 2001, she joined Valley View Casino & Hotel, an enterprise of San Pasqual where she serves as Vice President of Human Resources.

Anthony Tillman- NNAHRA Vice President

Anthony Tillman is of Mohawk, Otoe-Missouria, and Muscogee (Creek) descent and has served as NNAHRA's Vice President since 2015. Anthony is currently working for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe as their Cannabis Compliance Manager.

Azadeh Tavakoli- NNAHRA Treasurer

Azadeh Tavakoli is both Meskwaki (Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa) and Iranian. Human Resources is her passion, and she has worked with both Tribal and Medical employers since 2007. She is proud to have served on the NNAHRA Board on and off since 2015.

Susan Clem – NNAHRA Secretary

Suzanne Clem is the Human Resources Director at Wildhorse Resort and Casino (WRC), owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Suzanne joined NNAHRA as a speaker back in 2006, and was elected to the board in 2008.

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The National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) has grown from a small gathering of HR professionals into a national organization representing over 400 tribes nationwide with a membership in the thousands. On this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris sat down with NNAHRA board members Judith Wright, Anthony Tillman, Azadeh Tavakoli, and Susan Clem to discuss the importance of Tribal sovereignty, changes in Tribal enterprise, and the future of NNAHRA.   

For more information about NNAHRA, visit NNAHRA.org, or connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/nnahra/. 

Judith Wright- NNAHRA President 

Judy Wright is an enrolled member of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians and began her career in human resources in 1981 at Hewlett-Packard Company located in San Diego, California. In 2001, she joined Valley View Casino & Hotel, an enterprise of San Pasqual where she serves as Vice President of Human Resources. 

Anthony Tillman- NNAHRA Vice President 

Anthony Tillman is of Mohawk, Otoe-Missouria, and Muscogee (Creek) descent and has served as NNAHRA’s Vice President since 2015. Anthony is currently working for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe as their Cannabis Compliance Manager. 

Azadeh Tavakoli- NNAHRA Treasurer 

Azadeh Tavakoli is both Meskwaki (Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa) and Iranian. Human Resources is her passion, and she has worked with both Tribal and Medical employers since 2007. She is proud to have served on the NNAHRA Board on and off since 2015. 

Susan Clem – NNAHRA Secretary 

Suzanne Clem is the Human Resources Director at Wildhorse Resort and Casino (WRC), owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Suzanne joined NNAHRA as a speaker back in 2006, and was elected to the board in 2008. 

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Recorded onsite at the 2022 NNAHRA Annual Conference 

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Being connected is everyone's responsibility, and we all have to do the work of choosing to be connected. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris and Luke introduce a new way of thinking about connection with three components. We must be connected to self, a community, and to the present moment in time. Our need for connection can be fulfilled when these three components are in place.

This Magic in the Room episode was originally a webinar at a TribalHub event. Subscribe to their podcast at www.tribalhub.com/introducing-the-tribalhub-podcast-series. Special thanks to TribalHub for allowing us to use this recording.

TribalHub is a community of hundreds of leaders driving their organizations, collaborating with other tribal industry leaders, staying current with the technology trends, being savvy about security, and embracing the value of a peer support network at their fingertips. TribalHub is a membership based organization whose members receive many valuable, direct benefits as well as support the mission to bring additional services, events and resources to tribes across the nation.

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Hope may seem like an intangible idea, but leaders can intentionally nurture hope in the people around them. In this replay episode 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 Joined the University of Oklahoma in 2002. Chan is a professor in the Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work and Founding Director of The Hope Research Center. Chan holds Adjunct Professor appointments in the Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Pediatrics for the OU College of Medicine and the Department of Health Promotion Sciences for the OU College of Public Health.

Chan has numerous scholarly publications in scientific journals, technical reports, books and has presented his research at both national and international conferences. Chan's research is focused on the application of hope theory to those impacted by trauma and adversity. He is also interested in the impact of prevention and intervention services on increasing and sustaining client hope.

Chan teaches master's and doctoral level students primarily in the areas of positive psychology, research methods, and statistics. He also directs student research in the areas of hope and nonprofit organizations.

Chan is a lifelong Oklahoman, and lives in Tulsa Oklahoma with his wife Kendra. They enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren, traveling, and reading

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Hope Rising: How the Science of HOPE Can Change Your Life

The Transformational Consumer: Fuel a Lifelong Love Affair with Your Customers by Helping Them Get Healthier, Wealthier, and Wiser

by Tara-Nicholle Nelson

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Belonging and psychological safety are key requirements for community, so how do we implement those in our organizations? This week on Magic in the Room, Luke and Hannah sit down with keynote speaker, author, and self-proclaimed neuroscience geek, Melissa Hughes, to discuss best practices regarding neurological safety and more.

Find Melissa at www.melissahughes.rocks or on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/melissahughesphd.

You can check out Melissa Hughes' latest e-book, "Psychological Safety in a Virtual World" here: https://info.melissahughes.rocks/psychological-safety-in-a-virtual-world

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://info.melissahughes.rocks/psychological-safety-in-a-virtual-world

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Caring Leadership shows concern and kindness to those who look to you for guidance. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke are joined by guest Heather Younger to discuss why we need to be intentional to show up in a caring way for those we lead and how we can ensure we show care in purposeful ways, not just through random acts of kindness.

Find Heather at heatheryounger.com or on LinkedIn. Be sure and check out her podcast Leadership With Heart.

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Symon Hajjar is the founder and creative mind behind Hot Toast Music Company. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Symon sits down with Hannah and Ben to talk about how music, creativity, and learning can all be rooted in purpose. Symon's music is focused on kids but is full of "opportunity for wide-eyed innovators of all ages to join in the fun of self-discovery and creativity."

Hot Toast Music Co. is the product of dad, educator and musician Symon Hajjar who writes irresistible kids' music, all with purpose. Hajjar, or Mr. Symon as his students call him, draws inspiration from the way children often find magic in the mundane parts of life that are hidden in plain sight. For Hajjar, Hot Toast is not just "kids music" but an opportunity for wide-eyed innovators of all ages to join in the fun of self-discovery and creativity. Hajjar's stellar songwriting skills bring an easiness to talking about difficult or serious topics with kids, as well as delighting in the pure joy children find in simply being silly. Songs are anchored with creative activities that combine the tactile with the message of each song, turning each song into an opportunity for discovery!

Find Symon and Hot Toast Music Company all over the Internet:

www.hottoastmusic.com

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Research in this episode:

Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler.

Janet Lansbury - www.janetlansbury.com

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In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke is joined by coaching experts and PPG team members, Stephanie Licata and Emma Holland to discuss the importance of coaching culture, it's place in the work environment, and how it can drastically improve your organization. Coaching is an investment, and as Steph succinctly puts it, "When you invest in your workforce, they will work for you, and they will produce for you."

Learn more about how to create a coaching culture in your organization by watching our recent webinar Creating a Coaching Culture in Tribal Organizations: A Case Study. Find it at this link: www.purposeandperformancegroup.com/coaching-culture

Links mentioned in this episode:

Co-Active Coaching: The Proven Framework for Transformative Conversations at Work and in Life at coactive.com/resources/coactive-coaching-4th-edition/

The Leadership Challenge at www.leadershipchallenge.com

Magic in the Room #69: Leading When People Experience Trauma with Chris King

Magic in the Room #65: The Hope Theory with Special Guest Dr. Chan Hellman

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