The quality of our team’s conversations drives the quality of our outcomes.  It’s that simple.  Listen in as Kedren and Sarah discuss team conversations and how to gauge their quality by noticing whether three distinct interactions are happening and how all of it contributes to the overall existence of psychological safety. 

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While you might think that too much authenticity can backfire, trust in our leaders is low, and employee engagement is low. We are desperate for leaders who lead with authenticity. So what does that mean for Authentic Leaders? How do we balance being authentic and leading? Join Sarah and Abby Rivera as they discuss what it means to be an authentic leader and how that can lead to trust and high performance on your team. 

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Have you ever been on a Zoom call where a single raised eyebrow or subtle head shake said it all—no words needed? In this episode of The Behaviorist, host, Kedren Crosby, is joined by Work Wisdom President, Sarah Colantonio, and Director of Communications, Hunter Smith, for an insightful exploration of the world of nonverbal communication.

From the foundational work of anthropologist Ray Birdwhistell on kinesics, to Gen Z’s fashion-forward self-expression at work, and even a nod to David Rose’s expressive genius on Schitt’s Creek, this conversation dives deep into how we communicate beyond words and why it matters more than ever.

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Are you feeling burned out and unmotivated with your work? In this episode of The Behaviorist, host Sarah Colantonio is joined by Maria Hoover, Director of Educational Services at Capital Area IU, and Todd Snovel, Chief Leadership & Engagement Officer at the County Commissioners Association of PA, for an insightful conversation about sparking intrinsic motivation in themselves and others.

What drives us from within, and how does that differ from external rewards? How can we recognize and strengthen our own internal motivators? Tune in as Sarah, Maria, and Todd explore the science and strategies behind tapping into our intrinsic motivation and why it matters more than ever.

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In our latest episode of The Behaviorist, we explore the fascinating concept of "split personas"—how we create separate versions of ourselves for work and life. Drawing on the hit show Severance, Dr. Ryan Berardi, Dr. Alex Rohrer, and Emily Abbruzzese dive into the psychological cost of living with these dual identities.

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The Behaviorist Podcast has been a library of ideas, a resource for shared language, a training manual, a community meet up, and most of all, a labor of love by the team at Work Wisdom.  Join our producer AND host, Adam Rohrer, as he interviews the founders of The Behaviorist Podcast, Sarah Colantonio and Kedren Crosby, to learn about the surprises and thrills of creating 100 episodes of the only podcast that delivers accessible, concrete tools to help you achieve good work AND have more joy on your journey.

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What does it mean to lead with calm amidst chaos? Why is equanimity so essential for leaders navigating complexity, conflict, and constant change? And how can leaders cultivate this inner steadiness without becoming detached or indifferent? In this week’s episode of The Behaviorist, Kedren Crosby sits down with Jenna Cramer, President & CEO of Green Building Alliance, and Joe McMonagle, Chief Business Development Officer at ATOMIC, to discuss the powerful, yet often elusive, leadership trait of equanimity.

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How do we accept evolution and become skillful at leveraging perpetually shifting realities? What is 'Walk Away Power,' and why does it make perfect sense to talk about Chappell Roan at the Grammy Awards on The Behaviorist? Join Jaime Arroyo, Dylan, and Kedren as they reflect, explore, and develop dynamic methods and mindsets for adapting as individuals and organizations. Hear Jaime discuss how a winning modern 'game plan' actually requires that we skillfully improvise 'play by play.' Listen along as we let the antifragile framework help us reimagine who we are becoming and how we will continue to do good work in new, evolving ways.

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Join us as Mike McKenna talks with Clarke Madden from the PA Office of the State Inspector General about the way a strategy screen is just the right tool to strengthen your decision-making in your work, and even in your personal life!

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Five years after Kedren interviewed Fearless Leaders Jess King and Sam Bressi in an article on WW Press, she meets up with them again to explore what additional wisdom they’ve gleaned through the past challenging years to help leaders now.  

Join the three leaders in discussing the necessity of building values-aligned teams, quantifying your fears, habituating renewal, reframing uncertainty, dropping the need for credit, and even forgiving in order to sustain fearless leadership for the long game.

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