The Better Conversations Podcast

By Kara ListBusiness Entrepreneurship

The Better Conversations Podcast episodes

August 30, 2024 The Question That Changes EVERYTHING with Brian Fretwell | #19
In this episode, we dive deep into connection with Brian Fretwell, who brings a wealth of experience. Throughout his career, he has focused on culture change and leadership development through the lens of neuroscience, with a particular emphasis on the power of connection.
Discover how understanding and intentionally fostering connection can transform workplace culture, enhance team dynamics, and drive meaningful results. We'll explore a powerful weekly practice that has been a game-changer for our guest and their closest friends, emphasizing the importance of questions in building connection.
Join us as we discuss the importance of asking the right questions, like "What went well?" to counteract our brain's negativity bias, and how these practices can be applied in various settings—from personal relationships to professional environments.
Whether you're a leader, parent, or someone looking to deepen connections in your life, this episode offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help you create a more connected and thriving environment. Tune in to discover how the science of connection can revolutionize your approach to leadership and culture-building.
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Welcome to the Culture Keeper's podcast where we discuss topics that empower leaders to cultivate thriving workplace cultures that inspire happy and high-performing teams! In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!
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40 min
August 23, 2024 Leading Connected Remote Teams with Michelle Puccinelli | #18
How do you lead a remote team AND keep a connected workplace culture? Should you let people work when it's the best time for them? How do you track progress without micromanaging? How do you make sure people feel seen and heard? Michelle Puccinelli, Fractional VP at Team Johnson, answered all these questions and MORE today. Her advice and pro tips after 8 years of remote work and leadership will give you all the value nuggets you need to confidently move forward!
Connect with Michelle:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellepuccinelli/
Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-puccinelli/
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Welcome to the Culture Keeper's podcast where we discuss topics that empower leaders to cultivate thriving workplace cultures that inspire happy and high-performing teams! In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!
42 min
August 16, 2024 How Leaders Make Their Teams Feel HEARD! | #17
Have you struggled with communication and feeling unheard in the workplace? As leaders, it's crucial to ensure our team members feel truly listened to and valued. In this episode of the The Culture Keepers podcast, leadership coach Kara List dives into the art of listening well—a critical skill for improving workplace culture and reducing conflict. Discover actionable strategies to become a more present, patient, and curious leader, fostering an environment where your employees feel heard and respected. Don't miss this episode filled with practical tips for overcoming common communication barriers and enhancing your leadership effectiveness.
Key topics covered:
-How to listen effectively as a leader
-Overcoming barriers to being present with your team
-Strategies to handle conflict and high-stakes emotions in the workplace
-The importance of curiosity and patience in leadership communication
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In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heykaralist
Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com

If your Workplace culture in good health? How do you know? Take the 3 minute quiz to find out: https://www.heykaralist.com/quiz

30 Sure-fire Interview Questions to find your team's perfect fit: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.heykaralist.com/interview⁠⁠

19 min
August 08, 2024 STOP Trying to Be A Well-Rounded Leader! | #16
We have been wired our whole lives to be well-rounded. But here is the truth, well-rounded TEAMS are better than well-rounded leaders. In this podcast episode, we discuss why you should stop focusing on being a well-rounded leader and instead focus on being a strengths-based leader with a well-rounded team.

Grab my FREE Leadership Ultimate Resource List: https://www.heykaralist.com/list

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In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heykaralist
Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com

If your Workplace culture in good health? How do you know? Take the 3 minute quiz to find out: https://www.heykaralist.com/quiz

30 Sure-fire Interview Questions to find your team's perfect fit: ⁠⁠https://www.heykaralist.com/interview⁠⁠

FREE GUIDE: The 4 Steps to Eliminate Conflicts with Confidence- https://www.heykaralist.com/conflict
16 min
August 02, 2024 The 4 Questions You MUST ASK As A New Manager. (And The Ones To Avoid) | #15
If you are new to management and leadership, before you jump into new big projects in the workplace, pause to ask your staff teams these important questions during your initial one-on-one meetings.
1. What parts of your job do you love the most?
2. What are the qualities of the best leaders you've had?
3. What are the team's greatest opportunities for growth?
4. Do you have any worries or concerns about the change in management?
In today's video, you will hear WHY to ask these questions, WHAT those questions will reveal, and the questions you should definitely NOT ask.

Grab my FREE Leadership Ultimate Resource List: https://www.heykaralist.com/list

GET MY WEEKLY LEADERSHIP TIP: https://www.heykaralist.com/newsletter

In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heykaralist
Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com

If your Workplace culture in good health? How do you know? Take the 3 minute quiz to find out: https://www.heykaralist.com/quiz

30 Sure-fire Interview Questions to find your team's perfect fit: ⁠https://www.heykaralist.com/interview⁠

FREE GUIDE: The 4 Steps to Eliminate Conflicts with Confidence- https://www.heykaralist.com/conflict
13 min
July 24, 2024 FAILING FORWARD: Turning Mistakes Into Success | #14
Today we dive deep into the concept of "failing forward," using the powerful quote by Danny Meyer: "The road to success is paved by mistakes well handled." Discover how embracing failure and learning from mistakes can lead to greater success in your leadership journey. We'll explore practical tips and strategies to help you turn setbacks into stepping stones and leverage failure to build a thriving workplace culture.

GET MY WEEKLY LEADERSHIP TIP: https://www.heykaralist.com/newsletter

In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heykaralist
Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com

If your Workplace culture in good health? How do you know? Take the 3 minute quiz to find out: https://www.heykaralist.com/quiz

30 Sure-fire Interview Questions to find your team's perfect fit: https://www.heykaralist.com/interview

FREE GUIDE: The 4 Steps to Eliminate Conflicts with Confidence- https://www.heykaralist.com/conflict

17 min
July 17, 2024 7 Signs That You Might Be A Bad Boss | #13
If you are a leader and desire a thriving workplace culture, the first step is self-awareness. We've all experienced bad bosses, but how can we remove our blind spots and identify if we're heading in that direction? Join me as I explore 7 key signs that you might be a bad boss and the ONE THING they all have in common. Not only do we uncover these red flags, but we also discuss the single antidote to turn things around! The best leader isn't the skilled leader. The best leader is the self-aware leader!
If You Assume the Best in Others-You Win! Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/l2MTEqjLIVA
FREE GUIDE: The 4 Steps to Eliminate Conflicts with Confidence- https://www.heykaralist.com/conflict
In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heykaralist
Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com

If your Workplace culture in good health? How do you know? Take the 3 minute quiz to find out: https://www.heykaralist.com/quiz

30 Sure-fire Interview Questions to find your team's perfect fit: https://www.heykaralist.com/interview

24 min
July 11, 2024 How To Deal With A Difficult Boss: 4 Strategies For Survival and Success! |#12
Are you struggling with a bad boss and a toxic work environment? In this episode, we dive into expert tips on how to deal with your bad boss and survive a toxic workplace. Learn effective strategies for managing up, handling workplace stress, and navigating office drama. Discover practical advice on dealing with difficult bosses, improving your professional development, and resolving workplace conflict.
Whether you're facing toxic leadership or simply trying to make the best of a challenging situation, these tips will help you thrive in your career. Don't let a bad boss hold you back. Watch now to gain the skills you need to turn a negative environment into a growth opportunity.
FREE GUIDE: The 4 Steps to Eliminate Conflicts with Confidence- https://www.heykaralist.com/conflict
In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heykaralist
Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com

If your Workplace culture in good health? How do you know? Take the 3 minute quiz to find out: https://www.heykaralist.com/quiz

30 Sure-fire Interview Questions to find your team's perfect fit: https://www.heykaralist.com/interview

24 min
July 02, 2024 The Challenge with Assuming the Best in Others | #11
In this episode of The Culture Keepers Podcast, we explore the challenge of assuming the best in others, even when it's difficult. Learn about the fundamental attribution error, Hanlon's Razor theory, the pitfalls of making character judgments, and how to shift your mindset for better relationships and leadership. Through relatable stories and practical insights, Kara shares strategies to combat judgment and foster a culture of empathy and understanding in both personal and professional settings. Whether you're navigating workplace dynamics or family life, this episode offers valuable tools to lead with grace and assume positive intent. Tune in to become a more empathetic and effective leader.
In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!
FREE GUIDE: The 4 Steps to Eliminate Conflicts with Confidence- ⁠⁠https://www.heykaralist.com/conflict⁠⁠

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heykaralist

Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com

30 Sure-fire Interview Questions to find your team's perfect fit: https://www.heykaralist.com/interview
18 min
June 20, 2024 Who is Responsible for the State of Your Workplace Culture? (PART 2) | #10
Today, we shift our focus to the individual contributions of employees. Last week we explored the leader’s responsibility for stability and value, and today we will look at how that foundation organically leads to community and results. Every person is responsible for their contribution to culture and we will deep dive into what that looks like more specifically in today’s episode.

If your Workplace culture in good health? How do you know? Take the 3 minute quiz to find out: https://www.heykaralist.com/quiz

In the Culture Keepers Podcast, we dive deep into uncovering your #1 role as a leader, essential for any team or organization. Discover how embracing this crucial role leads to happy, high-performing teams that thrive long-term. Join us for actionable insights and practical strategies designed to elevate your leadership and transform workplace culture. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with valuable content to help you confidently lead, inspire your team, and achieve lasting success!

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heykaralist

Check out my website: https://www.heykaralist.com

FREE GUIDE: The 4 Steps to Eliminate Conflicts with Confidence- https://www.heykaralist.com/conflict

30 Sure-fire Interview Questions to find your team's perfect fit: https://www.heykaralist.com/interview

23 min

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