On this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart, host Ethan Nash tackles the nitty gritty of email best practices, from formatting to feedback. 

Links: 

• #122 — Feedback Over Email
• #102 — The Magic Email

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On this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast, Ethan Nash is joined by Nash Consulting’s own Akpene Torku Sims. They discuss how to identify an employee’s strengths, and consider why assigning roles and responsibilities without considering individual talents is detrimental to the business and workplace morale. 

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“Being willing to let people make mistakes is a bit of a sacrifice because when you choose not to over define the behaviors, people will learn from trial and error.”

Autonomy is one of the biggest drivers of motivation. But finding ways to give employees freedom in their jobs can be challenging. Tune in as Ethan and Mike explore this critical topic.

This episode originally released back in 2023. 

Links: 

• Episode on the Decision Making Styles
• Episode on SCARF

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On this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast, hosts Ethan and Mike Nash explore workplace communication hierarchies and dynamics, including when skip-level meetings are appropriate and when they risk turning into going “over someone’s head.” The host duo digs into the nuances of open-door policies and how thoughtful, intentional communication can empower employees and management, leading to an improved culture and morale. 

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This episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart podcast explores the nuances of giving feedback over email. Join hosts Ethan and Mike Nash as they discuss which types of input are best suited to written communication, and which are more effective delivered in person.

Links:

• #111 – Awareness of Your Power Differential
• #113 – Moderating Your Power Differential

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In this episode, Ethan Nash discusses the 6 "thinking hats" teams can employ for better decision making, and all the good that can come from intentionally coordinating approaches. “Imagine you’re with your team making a decision,” Ethan invites listeners to consider. “You collectively decide to wear one of the six hats at the same time. By doing this, we can help ensure that our different approaches, different styles are all being leveraged.”

Tune in to understand the background and best practices of this approach. 

Links:

• #15 — Behavior Styles Part 1

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It’s easy for team projects to stall or implode with miscommunication and finger-pointing, and it may be first nature to blame emotional intelligence or individual shortcomings. But the real issue might be simpler: a lack of clear accountability.

In this episode, hosts Ethan and Mike Nash explore the power of Single Point Accountability (SPA) through a real-world case study. Learn how assigning one person ultimate responsibility can transform team dynamics and drive better results. 

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Ever wonder what our live leadership development workshops are like? This episode is a short clip of a live workshop we put on a couple of months ago. If you sign up for this online workshop series, use this code at checkout to get a 25% discount: MINDANDHEARTPOD

We edited out any voices of participants, plus all the group work, breakout rooms, and Q/A, so you'll just hear Ethan.

In this episode, Ethan discusses the power differential: what it is, what it's made of, and how to moderate it. 

In this episode, Ethan Nash unpacks the idea of the "Trust Bank Account," where every act of integrity is a deposit. But the goal isn’t to save endlessly; it’s to spend that trust strategically. When you do, you actually strengthen the trust you've built, and build the foundation of a really strong team. 

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Ever wonder what our live leadership development workshops are like? This episode is a short clip of a live workshop we put on a couple of months ago. If you sign up for this online workshop series, use this code at checkout to get a 25% discount: MINDANDHEARTPOD

We edited out any voices of participants, plus all the group work, breakout rooms, and Q/A, so you'll just hear Ethan.

In this episode, Ethan discusses the concept of psycological safety in the workplace.