TruthWorks

When we say “throw out the handbook” - we mean it. On this episode hosts Patty and Jess candidly discuss performance reviews. Why they hate them, and what parts are worth keeping. Performance reviews are ingrained in corporate culture but never seem to do much benefit, so lets reimagine them together. 

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TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward and Mik Finnegan. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.

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Joining hosts Patty McCord and Jessica Neal in this episode is Erin Meyer, professor and author of "The Culture Map." Erin shares her expertise in decoding cultural intricacies and explores how these insights can transform organizational dynamics. Tune in for practical strategies and valuable perspectives on fostering effective cross cultural communications in an increasingly diverse workplace.

Relevant links:

https://erinmeyer.com/

Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jess would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.

TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward and Mik Finnegan. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.

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This week hosts Patty McCord and Jessica Neal are joined by professor and friend of the podcast, Robert Sutton. Bob teaches Organizational Psychology in the Stanford engineering school and is the author of 8 bestselling books. In this episode he discusses his most recent book “The Friction Project” and how to mitigate bad friction in an enterprise while introducing good friction. Listen in to discover effective leadership strategies for reducing friction in the workplace. 

Links:

https://www.bobsutton.net/

Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jess would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.

TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward and Mik Finnegan. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.

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Join hosts Patty McCord and Jessica Neal as they welcome co-founder of Bonobos Inc. Andy Dunn. Andy, a thought leader in entrepreneurship and mental health advocacy.

Listen in as he shares insights from his journey and personal experiences as a CEO with bipolar disorder.

Links:

https://dunn.substack.com/

Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jess would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.

TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward and Mik Finnegan. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.

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This week hosts Patty McCord and Jessica Neal are joined by inclusion strategist and cultural innovator Vernā Myers. Vernā shares her expertise when it comes to cultural diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace. Tune in as they discuss the adaptations and strategies they’ve implemented over the years.

Links: 

Find out more about Vernā and their training here!

Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jess would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.

TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward and Mik Finnegan. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.

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Known for her edgy reporting and compelling background, Kara Swisher joins Patty and Jessica to talk about her new book “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.” They dive into her journey to becoming an acclaimed tech reporter, what makes a good CEO and which tech giants have made it into her burn book. You won’t want to miss the juicy anecdotes and the truth Kara is always willing to share.  

Links:

Burn Book: A Tech Love Story

Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jessica would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.

TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward and Mik Finnegan. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.

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Welcome to TruthWorks, hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. In their very first episode, Patty and Jessica discuss what brought them together to create this podcast, what they want to share with audiences, and what they hope to learn. Tune in for engaging stories along the way. 

Links: 

Jessica Neal 

Patty McCord

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Are you ready to dive deep into the world of work, culture and leadership? Join Jessica Neal and Patty McCord each week as they chat with expert guests and explore the issues affecting the workplace — from AI and mental health, to making layoffs and combating toxic cultures. Featuring global industry leaders and specialists that are passionate about reshaping the way work today. Listen in as we redefine the rules to work for us, not against us. Episode 1 of TruthWorks launches March 19! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 

TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward and Mik Finnegan. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.