During these times of uncertainty, it’s important that we keep things in perspective and take care of ourselves and our communities. In this special edition episode that was recorded on March 18th, 2020, Mike Nash shares 10 things he’ll be doing and thinking about during this challenging time to help manage his own wellbeing.  

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We are back for more on meetings! This time, Mike and Ethan Nash discuss tools that facilitators and leaders can use to create a healthy workplace meeting culture. First, they get into different ways a team can work collaboratively to create a meeting “code of conduct” that every team should have. They also discuss why it’s important to foster a culture of openness and safety and how to do it. Then, they dissect some of the skills needed to successfully facilitate a meeting (and why it’s such a hard job) and how to address bad behaviors. If you want better meetings, tune in.

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“We believe that in many ways, meetings are a microcosm of the workplace culture. You can watch a meeting and see so much about the health of the group. You see respect or lack thereof. You see decision making processes. You see efficiencies or lack thereof. You see how they collaborate. It’s all right there.”

Join Ethan and Mike Nash as they break down how to have effective and enjoyable meetings. They discuss the ingredients of effective meetings, why workplace meetings are creating a work-life balance problem, the roles of a meeting facilitator and notetaker, how to have a great meeting agenda, who to include in meetings, the four items you need to end every meeting with, and other helpful advice on how to have happy workplace meetings. Enjoy!

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Ethan and Mike wrap up our behavior styles series by discussing its relation to trust, stress, cultures, gender, society and more.

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We have reached our final behavior style of this series! Are you still with us? We hope so, because Listeners are sometimes the most misunderstood of the four styles, so listen up! (No pun intended.) Mike and Ethan break down the top 10 wants, need and expectations of Listeners, and also dive into some of their most common growth opportunities. There are more Listeners in the population than any of the other styles and thank god for that! We need them in our workplaces. They keep the peace, notice when people are treated unfairly, love to help where needed, show empathy towards others and so many more terrific qualities. But like all the styles, these qualities can be a double-edged sword if Listeners are not careful. For instance, it may be harder for them to let go of past wrong doings of others (whether real or perceived), and they might have trouble speaking their truth if it’s contentious. Please join us as we explore Listeners and how they tend to show up in the workplace.

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In this episode, Mike and Ethan continue our series on behavior styles by trying to break the record for the shortest podcast ever.

In the fourth episode of our series on behavior styles, we explore the wants, needs and expectations of Conductors. Mike and Ethan open up about their own growth opportunities with the way they show up in the workplace (and in life) since they are both Conductors. We call Conductors our “air traffic controllers” – they have a knack for seeing the big picture, which allows them to charge ahead with a vision of the end result. Because of this, they get past obstacles, take on big challenges and make tough decisions. Due to these abilities, they often find themselves in leadership roles. But as you’ll see, these qualities don’t come without some challenges. If Conductors aren’t careful, they may end up making people feel like pieces on a chessboard, which can be especially damaging if you’re in a management role. Join in as the Nash team dissects all the great things Conductors bring to the workplace, as well as growth opportunities they see for this behavior style.

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“If you have Promotors in the workplace with high morale, you’re golden. They can’t help but be influential. What we tell our promotors is ‘you have a superpower. Use it for good, not evil.’ ”

Welcome back! In the third installment of this behavior styles series, Ethan and Mike breakdown the wants, needs and expectations of the second of four styles: Promotors. Given that Mike is a Promoter himself, he takes the lead on this episode (in Promoter-like fashion). Promoters take the lead (see?), jump on new opportunities, get s*** done, help us not get stuck in old patterns and bring a sense of fun to the workplace. These are the kind of people who will be influential…no matter what. That means if you have a Promotor with high morale, that morale will be contagious throughout the workplace. But it’s a double-edged sword. If they aren’t careful, they may end up infecting the workplace with negativity. This episode will help Promoters understand the type of incredible characteristics they bring to the table and how to optimize them, and what some of their growth opportunities might be. Additionally, it will help those who work with Promoters to understand what these folks need to be successful and feel motivated in the workplace. Enjoy!

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“When trust and respect are high, these differences attract, and they work really well together. And when trust and respect are low, these same differences can be really problematic.”

In the second installment of our series on behavior styles, the Nash team digs into the first of four styles: Analyzers. But before they get into that, they first discuss what behavior styles are and what they are not, and how they are different than other personality assessments.

In the workplace, we need Analyzers. They help us stay the course, make sure things are done right and help raise the bar for quality. At the same time, if they aren’t careful, they can give off an unsavory vibe that says, “you’re not good enough yet,” and they don’t even know they’re doing it. Ethan, an Analyzer himself, shares some of his mishaps when interacting with other styles and discusses some of his growth opportunities as someone with this style. If you access this style or work with someone who does, tune in!

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“You don’t know what you don’t know about how you show up and how you impact those around you.”

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Why am I surrounded by idiots?” If you have (or if you happen to work with other human beings), you should tune in. Mike and Ethan discuss why understanding your own behavior style can improve relationships in the workplace, and how understanding the behavior styles of others will lead to greater business (and life) outcomes. They break down the four spectrums of human behavior: how we make decisions, how we like our environments, how we accomplish tasks and how we relate to others. 

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