The GLOWdown

Hosts Caitlin and Emily, speak with former (G)LOWdown podcaster, Tracy Lee on being an Agile Champion at Mayo Clinic. Tracy’s experience with agile stem from leading process improvement projects in research finance and financial accounting services at Mayo.  

Show Highlights: 

1:27 What is agile? 

2:15 When you first started working, what did you plan on pursuing? Was agile or finance on that track for you? 

3:15 How did you end up in finance?  

4:15 Who helped you on your career path, and how did they help you? 

6:20 What is an Agile Champion? 

6:53 Discussion on favorite aspects of being an Agile Champion 

8:14 Why is agile so important? Why is it a buzzword lately?  

9:50 How is agile being used today from your perspective? 

11:20 Discussion of agile vs. waterfall and it’s adaptability 

16:20 Are any projects sticking with waterfall? Or can all projects basically do agile? 

17:50 The best way to learn agile, is to just start doing it 

19:45 Discussion about team dynamics 

20:45 External resources discussions 

22:25 Where is agile heading? How it will transition teams and projects overall? 

25:30 What would you tell yourself if you went back to your first day on the job? 

External Resources: 

Scaled Agile Framework 

PMI 

Instagram @agilehumor 

We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.     

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Transcriptions are available by request. If you would like a copy of the transcription, please contact [email protected]. 

Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers. 

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In this BONUS episode of the (G)LOWdown Emily and Caitlin, co-leads for the (G)LOWdown podcast, discuss the intricacies of women wearing makeup.  Why makeup can make us feel good, how society can subtly (or not so subtly) pressure women to look a certain way and why we need to stop telling people they look tired!

Show Highlights:

1:00 Should women be required to wear makeup to work?

4:35 “The Lipstick Effect”

8:50 Zoom’s touch up filter

15:15 The double standards set for us and that we set for others

28:15 Giving people the grace to be themselves

Resources:

Top Makeup Habits during Quarantine: Survey Results

Your Boss Should Not Be Asking You to Wear Makeup on Zoom

How Makeup Works

An Initial Test of the Cosmetics Dehumanization Hypothesis: Heavy Makeup Diminishes Attributions of Humanness-Related Traits to Women

Women Who Wear This to Work are Deemed More Competent — But They're Also Judged 

Being a Woman in the Workplace Means Getting Pressured to Wear Makeup on the Job

The inescapable pressure of being a woman on Zoom

We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.    

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This episode is all about thinking outside the box to deliver effect change management! Host Jill speaks to Anthony Brown AKA Papa Duck about his unique approach to change management, and how others can learn from him to be champions of change management in their own departments.

Show Highlights:

1:53 Anthony talks about his background at Mayo Clinic

4:20 Jill asks Anthony what inspired him to develop the Papa Duck show

8:23 Anthony talks about the employee response to his change management technique

10:21 Jill asks how the delivery of the Papa Duck show has evolved over the past year

11:39 Anthony tells Jill about his method and the behind the scenes work to put together each episode

14:22 Anthony provides thoughts on how other managers and leaders can become champions of change management

17:50 Anthony shares a story that helped shape him as a leader

19:30 Jill asks Anthony what keeps him motivated to continue doing the show

21:54 Jill inquires about how much longer Anthony will continue making episodes

23:20 Anthony gives recommendations on how others can find their own creative way to manage change

26:00 Jill and Anthony discuss the importance of change management and its current significance as the world or work changes to more remote options

We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.    

Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us. Email the Podcast Team at [email protected].

Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers.

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In this episode, Heather Vinge Hanson speaks with Nicole Folken, Field Sales and Service Manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories (MCL). She shares how the MCL sales team stays connected with each other and their clients. They also discuss how you, the listener, can successfully network in the remote environment.

Show Highlights: 

1:07 Nicole shares her definition of networking 

2:16 Why do we need to network?

3:25 Nicole talks about her personal networking experiences pre-COVID-19

4:55 What is different about networking in the remote environment

7:03 Nicole discusses how MCL promotes networking with staff that are globally dispersed

10:02 Heather asks Nicole how MCL began instituting virtual networking opportunities?

10:55 Nicole shares what she has seen other departments do to embrace virtual networking

11:57 How did MCL leadership approach the employees’ request to have more networking options

13:00 Heather and Nicole talk about where to start with networking?

14:43 You’re in a networking meeting, now what?

15:40 Being a good contact for those looking to network

17:10 Using social media platforms to network

Resources: 

https://www.halfhalftravel.com/remote-work/work-from-home-networking.html

https://www.virtualvocations.com/blog/telecommuting-job-search-help/remote-networking-6-tips/

https://blog.trello.com/6-rules-of-remote-engagement-for-professional-networking

We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.     

Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team at [email protected]. 

Special thanks to The (G)LOWdown Team: Tracey Lee, Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Liz Palmer, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Tracy Gadient, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers.  

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Host Heather chats with Sydney Gonzales, John Alexander, and Dr. Kara Sands who are all representatives from the LGBTI MERG’s in RST, ARZ, and FLA. They talk about their unique perspectives on what Pride means to them and the great work the LGBTI MERG is doing to create an inclusive and equitable experience for Mayo Clinic employees and patients.

Show Highlights: 

 2:15 Heather and the guests talk about the history of Pride Month and what it means to the guests. 

5:30 The guests discuss how the LGBTI MERG’s are working to create positive changes that impact both employees and patients.

 8:31 Heather talks to Sydney about the Transition Toolbox as a resource for employees transitioning

 12:54 John and Sydney discuss some of the progress on transgender health benefits and updates to the Dress and Decorum policies

15:44 John talks about how the LGBTI MERG is having conversations about the acronym and what they are doing to be more inclusive

18:38 Dr. Sands talks about her role as the LGBTI MERG Champion

20:35 Heather asks the guests how COVID-19 affected access to medical care within the LGBTI community

25:10 The guests share what allies can do during Pride Month and what resources are available for them

32:30 How can listeners get involved in the LGBTI MERG’s?

35:00 Heather asks the guests to impart one piece of wisdom with the listeners.

Resources: 

https://pflag.org/

www.thetrevorproject.org

https://www.rochmnpride.org/

We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.     

Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you!  Email the Podcast Team at [email protected]. 

Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Liz Palmer, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Tracy Gadient, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers.  

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Today’s episode is about giving and receiving feedback.  We spoke with Brook Werneburg who recently spoke at a GLOW sponsored event on leadership communication. And we're going to break down that presentation a little more to specifically see how to give and receive feedback that creates better connections and helps you, the listener become a better leader.

Show highlights:

0:00 Introduction and background

2:00 Why is feedback important? What makes feedback good vs. bad?

4:00 How does someone approach giving feedback?

5:20 What is the 3 P approach?

9:13 How do you give feedback while there is tension or conflict?

12:20 Explain what being mindfully present is.

13:00 When someone receiving feedback doesn’t think it is constructive, what do you do?

14:05 What do you think of when you hear the word experiment?

17:30 How do you ask for professional feedback?

23:25 How might written feedback look compared to verbal feedback?

26:40 Discussion of 360 reviews.

28:50 Creating the environment where team members feel safe sharing and discussion team issues.

31:00 How can someone approach giving feedback to a leader who has not asked for it?

We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.   

Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team at [email protected].

Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers.

Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

In this episode, Jill talk to Nicky Espinosa, owner of Espinosa Coaching. Nicky has been a leader within Mayo Clinic for over 20 years and has had a passion for working with ambitious women leaders and aspiring leaders to gain the confidence to take a seat at any table.  Nicky shares her unapologetic story and the 10 things we do that holds us back from being the best leaders we can be. She also shares what it takes to seek out our dreams, develop our career, and find our true north. 

Show Highlights:

1:26 Nicky shares her background and how she developed as a leader

7:20 Nicky talks about the 10 Things That are Holding You Back list and it's significance

9:05 Jill and Nicky jump into discussing the first item on the list - #1 Not Speaking Up

13:45 #4 Underestimating your expertise - Imposter Syndrome

17:05 #5 Waiting to be ready - Nicky shares a client story

19:44 #6 Highlighting deficits rather than your talents

22:21 Confidence breeds more confidence - Jill and Nicky talk confidence and offer personal perspectives

31:04 Holding yourself to unrealistic standards - Nicky offers words of wisdom

36:05 #10 Focusing on what you don't have

41:40 Jill asks Nicky, "Is there anything you'd tell your younger self?"

Resources:

Espinosa Coaching

10 Things that are Holding You Back - email [email protected] to receive this document

We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.    

Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you!  Email the Podcast Team.

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In this episode, hosts, Emily and Jill tackle topics on to integrate work/life balance while working from home. You'll hear great tips for battling burnout, setting boundaries, and staying sane in COVID-19 era.

Show Highlights

2:06 Jill and Emily review the topics being discussed in the episode including work/life balance, remote work integration into home life, children with remote or hybrid learning, as well as their own personal experiences as they lean into remote working.

5:33 Jill and Emily discuss tips for adjusting to the work from home life. 

14:50 Exercise and move to stay connected and improve overall wellbeing.

16:43 Reinvigorate yourself with a new hobby or an old one you used to enjoy!

17:09 Create a routine that helps set boundaries between home life and work time.

18:52 Journaling is a great way to reframe your mindset and practice mindfulness.

21:04 Take a break from social media and your phone to decompress.

26:39 Defining your workspace at home can make a difference

32:00 It’s okay to not always be okay. Experiencing burnout can occur, so it’s crucial to give yourself grace. Seeking resources like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or talking to a friend or spouse can offer a healthy outlet.

36:50 Celebrate your success!!

We hope you have enjoyed this episode of the (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.    

Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team.

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In this episode of The (G)LOWdown, you’ll hear from host, Heather Vinge Hanson and guest, Dr. Amy Seegmiller Renner, discussing the imposter syndrome phenomenon, where it stems from, and how to crush it.  

01:30   What is imposter syndrome?

03:50   Where does imposter syndrome stem from?

06:30   Do you have any specific experiences within other people or yourself with the imposter phenomenon has been evident?

09:19   What cultural or societal factors influence imposter syndrome?

12:31   Imposter phenomenon at Mayo Clinic.

17:38   Perfectionism vs Progress.

19:27   How do we crush imposter syndrome?

25:30   Feeling safe and finding support at work.

Resources from the Episode

Imposter Syndrome Test

Books

Middle Finger Project by Ash Ambridge

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Dr. Valerie Young

Videos

Amy Cuddy TED Talk

Articles

https://www.paulineroseclance.com/pdf/ip_high_achieving_women.pdf

https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2013/11/fraud

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imposter-syndrome

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/j.2161-1912.2013.00029.x?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=false

https://www.forbes.com/sites/margiewarrell/2014/04/03/impostor-syndrome/#53f8760048a9

https://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2008/02/no-youre-not-impostor

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886918302435

We hope you have enjoyed this episode of the (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.    

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In this, the first episode of The (G)LOWdown, you’ll hear from some of our hosts. They’ll talk about how long they’ve been with the Greater Leadership Opportunities for Women Employee Resource Group at Mayo Clinic , why they got involved in this podcast, and what you (our listeners) can expect in the future.

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