The Behaviorist

Do you know your Enneagram number? On this week’s episode, Sara (9, The Peacemaker) is joined by Partners for Sacred Places’ Chad Martin (6, The Loyalist) and Work Wisdom’s spiritual director Kimberlee Peipher (4, The Individualist) to explore how this ancient model of the human psyche can be harnessed for powerful self-discovery. Unlike other “personality tests” that categorize individuals based on their behavior, the Enneagram is based on a person’s innermost motivations and fears - it’s not what you do, it’s why you do it. Exploring your number and its complexity (what are triads and wings?) can bring to a simultaneously vulnerable and powerful level of understanding of your own core essence. This knowledge can be carried into your personal and professional relationships - which in turn can make everyone a more empathetic and perceptive partner, colleague, parent, friend, leader, and coworker. You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

What does it mean to work in a company that practices forgiveness on an organizational level? On this week’s episode of The Behaviorist, Work Wisdom’s Kedren Crosby is joined by Jess King, Chief of Staff of the Mayor’s office of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in a candid and heartfelt conversation about organizational forgiveness. Listen to learn what the research shows about groups that are able to collectively reframe traumas and offenses - including the three ways individuals and organizations respond to distress from failed expectation (Begrudging, Neutralizing, and Transcending). Kedren and Jess share personal stories - over a lot of laughs and perhaps even a couple of tears - that prove this is a subject that organizational leaders should be talking more openly about and practicing to benefit both their interpersonal relationships and the health of their company overall.

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“A vision without a strategy remains an illusion.” - Lee Bolman Have you ever found yourself in a position of leadership but sensed the organization was without a cohesive strategic plan? How do you thoughtfully and intentionally work towards creating a plan with your your team that they will not only believe in, but rally behind? This week, Work Wisdom’s Kedren Crosby and John Walker are joined by Stacie Reidenbaugh, President & CEO of 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania to discuss their experiences with the process of strategy shaping. Listen to learn what concrete steps you can take to create a strategic plan that is not merely a to-do list, but truly a roadmap to winning that will energize your team with positive emotion and momentum. You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

By popular demand! After many listener requests, this week’s episode explores Imposter Syndrome - the feeling of fear, self doubt, and unworthiness that causes silent pain to so many high achieving, successful people. Work Wisdom’s Kedren Crosby and Kate Coleman discuss the research involving Imposter Syndrome and offer concrete practices you can use to recognize those feelings when they are happening and work proactively to dismantle them. You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

When you go to work every day, you more than likely know what the purpose of your organization is. But how about when you wake up in the morning - do you know what your purpose on this planet is? On this week’s podcast, Sarah chats with Work Wisdom research intern Hillary Schulze about unlocking the mystery of what our true purpose is. Seeking out this lighthouse can drive big choices, like your career path and smaller ones,  like your daily habits. Listen to find out what Hillary has learned about self-discovery in the office and in the spirit. You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

Leading through Transition

How can leaders and change makers use their core values as a compass to navigate their own job transitions? This week, Kedren and Sarah are delighted to chat with Mike McKenna, who was recently named President of Tabor Community Services. Mike speaks candidly about his transition from COO at his previous company to President at Tabor, including the challenging dichotomy of becoming the most senior person in an organization - which can suddenly make you feel like a beginner all over again. Listen to learn how Mike thoughtfully and humbly moved into his new role, as well as his practical tips for leaders who are thinking about transitioning onwards and upwards.

You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com.

Do you know your organization’s archetypes? Do you recognize how your personal archetype comes into play as a leader and team member? On this week’s Behaviorist, Kedren sits down with Ryan Martin, Co-Founder of Infantree, and Tracy Cutler, Executive Vice President of the Lancaster County Community Foundation to talk all things archetypes. Listen to find out how identifying your organization's archetype can serve as an invaluable “north star” and “guard rail” to help guide decisions, prevent mission creep, and create a shared language for your staff and your audience to grasp your message and purpose. You’ll hear how Infantree has used exploring personal archetypes as a beneficial tool for hiring, team building, and creating clear and revealing job descriptions. Kedren, Ryan and Tracey all share what concrete practices leaders can begin with to start uncovering and incorporating your archetypes to help move your organization forward.

You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website athttps://www.workwisdomllc.com.

On this week's Behaviorist, Sarah goes deep with Aiyana Ehrman, Co-Owner & Co-Founder of Imagine Goods Sustainable Supply Co. Imagine Goods partners with survivors of sex trafficking to design and create ethically made clothing.  Over the last 12 years, Imagine Goods has helped countless skilled artisans in Cambodia, Haiti, and here in the U.S. through job training and income generation to establish financial stability and dignity. This year, the company is courageously launching a new, upscale brand of ethically made fashion to appeal to new markets.  Listen to learn how Aiyana uses the "sacred ordinary", inspiring podcasts, and her own work wisdom to boldly use business as a source for good in the world. You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com .

What makes an influencer influential, anyway? On this week’s episode of The Behaviorist, Sarah sits down with Melisa Baez to discuss the power of charisma and influence. Melisa works as Director of Entrepreneur Training of ASSETS, a Pennsylvania non-profit that cultivates entrepreneurial leadership to alleviate poverty and build vibrant, sustainable communities. Melisa reveals what people in her life have resonated with the personal magic of charisma - and what advice these magnetic leaders gave her that she carries with her every day.

You can follow Work Wisdom on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter at @workwisdom, and learn more at our website at https://www.workwisdomllc.com