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Things My Boss Never Told Me
By Dr. Tasia WhiteEducation
Things My Boss Never Told Me episodes
- The Leadership Habit No One Talks About: Gratitude | Things My Boss Never Told Me | Episode No. 15The difference between feeling grateful and practicing gratitude—and why it impacts your leadership, team trust, and workplace culture.***************After more than a year away, Dr. Tasia White returns with a powerful reset—reflecting on how life’s distractions impacted her energy and her ability to practice gratitude.In this episode, she explores the difference between feeling gratitude and practicing it with intention—and why that shift can transform your mindset, well-being, and leadership. Blending personal insight with research, she shares how gratitude supports better mood, sleep, and overall fulfillment.Dr. Tasia also breaks down what meaningful gratitude looks like in the workplace, emphasizing authenticity, cultural awareness, and intentionality. Drawing from The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, she highlights how different people prefer to be recognized—and why great leaders don’t assume, they ask.Grounded in the idea that “gratitude is the gateway to greatness,” this episode is a reminder to lead and live with intention.***************Feeling stuck in your career? Wondering what it really takes to grow, lead, and level up?Things My Boss Never Told Me is your go-to podcast for honest conversations about career growth, personal development, leadership, and navigating the workplace with confidence.Hosted by Dr. Tasia—Doctor of Education, life coach, and transformation leader—this podcast was born from a moment of feeling unfulfilled and ready for more. After pivoting her own career, she now helps others gain clarity, build confidence, and create lives that actually feel aligned.Each episode delivers real talk, practical insights, and the unspoken truths no one teaches you about success.If you're ready to stop settling and start evolving—this is for you.Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-meYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtasiawhiteProduction Credit******************~Background Music"Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads"Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4"Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez34 min
- Three Critical Questions | Things My Boss Never Told Me | Episode No. 14Episode No. 14 | Three Critical Questions | Self-Reflection***************In Episode 14, three fundamental questions are explored to promote self-awareness in life and leadership. Building on the theme of self-awareness from Episode 13, Dr. Tasia encourages you to assess and explore your own journey by delving deeper into your understanding of self. This episode features three critical questions that can help you gain insight into your values, goals, and strengths, enabling you to enhance your self-awareness. While you listen, reflect on these fundamental questions and discover where your journey of self-discovery can take you.Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-meSocial Media: https://www.instagram.com/things_my_boss_never_told_me/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtasiawhiteProduction Credit******************~Background Music"Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads"Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4"Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez22 min
- The Journey of Self-Awareness | Things My Boss Never Told Me | Episode No. 13Episode No. 13 | The Journey of Self-Awareness | Leadership Development***************In episode thirteen, Dr. Tasia has a very special guest, Kevin J. Turner II, who talks about his leadership journey (past, present, and future). This episode touches on some important life lessons around self-awareness and why it’s essential when supervising others. Dr. Tasia and Kevin also share stories from when they worked together over seven years ago.This Episode’s Literature Reference(s):👉🏾Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence (purchase here: https://amzn.to/46oTaKH)Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-meSocial Media: https://www.instagram.com/things_my_boss_never_told_me/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtasiawhiteProduction Credit******************~Background Music"Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads"Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4"Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez49 min
- The Leadership Journey | Things My Boss Never Told Me | Episode No. 12Episode No. 12 | The Leadership Journey | Leadership Development***************In episode twelve, Dr. Tasia shares her leadership journey by answering three questions: 1) Why do we need leaders? 2) Why does she choose leadership? 3) Why its important to development ourselves as leaders? This episode also recaps many of the themes highlighted in episode no. 2 on leaders versus managers, as well as revisits an essential question posed at the end of that episode.This Episode’s Literature Reference(s):👉🏾The Buddha and the Badass: The Secret Spiritual Art of Succeeding at Work (purcase here: https://amzn.to/460bD0j)Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-meSocial Media: https://www.instagram.com/things_my_boss_never_told_me/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtasiawhiteProduction Credit******************~Background Music"Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads"Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4"Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez45 min
- Minimizing the Disruption | Things My Boss Never Told Me | Episode No. 11Episode No. 11 | Minimizing the Disruption | Change Leadership***************In episode eleven, Dr. Tasia shares some of the “do’s” and “dont’s” of change leadership. Change leadership refers to when an organization or department undergoes a significant amount of change. Since most people have an aversion to change, Dr. Tasia offers advice on how to minimize the disruption that comes with implementing large-scale change.This Episode’s Literature Reference(s):👉🏾The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World (purchase here: https://amzn.to/3nYMtxf)Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-meSocial Media: https://www.instagram.com/things_my_boss_never_told_me/YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLAProduction Credit******************~Background Music"Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads"Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4"Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez32 min
- Make The Shine | Episode No. 10Episode No. 10 | Make Them Shine | Performance Appraisal***************In episode ten, Dr. Tasia shares some much overdue updates regarding the short hiatus on this podcast, as well as the anticipated progression for closing out season one and starting season two. However, the main point of this episode highlights how to make one’s employees shine! Dr. Tasia introduces the primary concepts from the book “Shine: Using Brain Science to Get the Best from Your People” by Edward Hallowell, MD. However, Dr. Tasia takes a slightly unique approach by explaining how she adopted Hallowell’s “cycle of excellence” into the performance appraisal process.Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-meYouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLASocial Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhiteProduction Credit******************~Background Music"Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads"Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4"Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez42 min
- I’ll Be Back! | Episode No. 9 ½Episode No. 9 ½ | I’ll Be Back! | Future Topic***************In episode nine and a half, Dr. Tasia shares that due to some personal and professional challenges, she’s had to take a little break from recording. However, she also gives a brief update on the last three episodes that will wrap up season one of Things My Boss Never Told Me. Assuming all goes well, episode No. 10 should be released towards the end of May 2022. In the meantime, thank you for your continued support and interest. Cheers!Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-meYouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLASocial Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhiteProduction Credit******************~Background Music"Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads"Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4"Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez5 min
- Twelve Tips for Team Development | Episode No. 9Episode No. 9 | Twelve Tips for Team Development | Team Dynamics***************In this episode, Dr. Tasia is wrapping the segment on teams by sharing 12 tacts that she has specifically used for developing her own teams. In addition to sharing her anecdotes around teams, Dr. Tasia also shares a few “wild'' stories about team development. Spoiler Alert… One of the stories involves game night and a flood. Listen to find out how it all transpired!Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-meYouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLASocial Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhiteProduction Credit******************~Background Music"Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads"Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4"Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez49 min
- Team Essentials Part 2 | Episode No. 8Episode No. 8 | Team Essentials Part 2 | Team Dynamics***************Establishing a functional and cohesive team is so crucial for supervisors. Yet, there are so many who leave it up to chance. There are also some supervisors who don’t believe in putting any effort into team development. However, although there are some exceptions, in most instances a productive team requires intentional facilitation.In this episode, Dr. Tasia shares the remaining three key components that she has identified as essential for team dynamics; with the supervisor (leaders and managers) taking on the role of facilitator. In the second half of this two part conversation, Dr. Tasia discusses the importance of collaboration, balance, and compassion, which brings the concept of cohesive teams full circle.Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-meYouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLASocial Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhiteProduction Credit******************~Background Music"Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads"Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4"Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez48 min
- Team Essentials Part 1 | Episode No. 7Episode No. 7 | Team Essentials Part 1 | Team Dynamics***************Establishing a functional and cohesive team is so crucial for supervisors. Yet, there are so many who leave it up to chance. There are also some supervisors who don’t believe in putting any effort into team development. However, although there are some exceptions, in most instances a productive team requires intentional facilitation.In this episode, Dr. Tasia shares three of the six key components that she has identified as essential for team dynamics; with the supervisor (leaders and managers) taking on the role of facilitator. In the first half of this two part conversation, Dr. Tasia discusses the importance of boundaries, expectations, and accountability, which serves as the foundation for any new or existing team.Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-meYouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLASocial Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhiteProduction Credit******************~Background Music"Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads"Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4"Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez51 min
About Things My Boss Never Told Me
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Sometimes it’s lonely at the top. Everyone assumes that you know EVERYTHING about leading others; after all... you have the title, right? When it comes to leadership, there are so many unspoken challenges that no one talks about -- things that you just don't know until you're in the BOSS’S seat. Talk about supervising others! 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏽🤷🏼♀️🤷🏻♂️
Dr. Tasia's “Things My Boss Never Told Me” is a podcast that unravels all of the nuances about supervising that our bosses kept hidden from us over the years. As a former higher education administrator with over a decade's worth of experience leading and managing teams, Dr. Tasia puts to the table all her knowledge, insights, and research to help you to become a better steward of your team, your company, and your career! Tune in today!
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ABOUT THE HOST:
As a scholarly practitioner and a doctor of education, Dr. Tasia foresees all learning as an opportunity to grow and level up. Stuck in a pandemic with a restraining job and little to no human interaction, Dr. Tasia realized more than ever that she needed to expand her vision beyond the temporal everyday job responsibilities. Combining over fifteen years of higher education administration experience and leveraging meaningful relationships, Dr. Tasia reinvented her career to serve an even greater section of people. As an entrepreneur, life Coach, and transformation leader with Vonni Coaching and Consulting LLC, Dr. Tasia launched the podcast Things My Boss Never Told Me. Her venture is that of true passion and a deep-rooted purpose to personally and professionally shape the lives of anyone who may need it.