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Hello, friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ Series. While we record some juicy new content for you, we thought it would be great to revisit some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed them the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode!

Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by all the options - and so you do nothing? That was where I found myself leading up to this interview, before realizing that this is a problem I frequently see with clients who are trying to figure out what to focus on and where to start when building a better workplace culture. I give the same answer to them every time - start with the data. I figured this is the best place for me to start, as well. So today, I’ll be sharing the seven data sources you should consider when undertaking an Employee Feedback Audit!

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The real reason for employee survey fatigue. Contrary to popular belief, it's not the number of surveys you send. 
• How far back you should go when collecting employee feedback data.
• The three types of quantitative data and the four types of qualitative data that absolutely need to be included in your audit file. 
• What to do with the data once it’s collected.

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If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Hello, friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ Series. While we record some juicy new content for you, we thought it would be great to revisit some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed them the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode!

In today’s episode, I reflect on five core lessons I’ve learned over 10 years of being a remote manager. Managing a team remotely does have its advantages, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. I’ve learned some important lessons the hard way. By sharing, I can hopefully spare you (and your team) from having to experience the same! 

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The one assumption you should never make when managing remotely.
• How the “butts in seats” mentality carried over to remote working and what you must do to eliminate the problem.
• The one step you MUST always take before having a difficult conversation with a team member remotely.
• Why consistency is king when it comes to employee 1:1s.
• The importance of not just talking the talk, but also walking the walk - and what that looks like when you aren’t in the same room as your team!

CONNECT WITH US

• Check out the website: wanttoworkthere.com
• More Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resources
• Follow us on Instagram: @wanttoworkthere 

DID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?

If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Hello friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! While we record some new content, we’re revisiting some of our favorite past episodes. This episode is really special because it was our first episode to feature a guest! It’s also our most listened to episode of all time!

Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode!

Lois has forever changed the way I think about company vision - no small feat. Today she’ll not only be sharing the framework that’s helped numerous companies rethink how they see and use company vision, but also a step-by-step formula for creating your own MVV (minimum viable vision) - something she’s never shared with anyone but her direct clients!

I could NOT be more excited that Lois is willing to pull back the curtain on her work and process so that you can benefit from her brilliance in this area. I highly recommend downloading the free step-by-step MVV workbook before diving into the episode, which you can find here.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why you should ditch a one sentence vision statement - and what to replace it with!
• The 3 critical components to include in your company Vision.
• How to ensure your Vision is inspiring, but NOT a fantasy.
• Who to involve in the process and when for maximum buy-in.
• Why a clear Vision is such an impactful tool for decision-making.

MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKS

• Free Step-By-Step MVV Workbook

CONNECT WITH LOIS WEINBLATT

• Website
• Email: [email protected] 

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• Check out the website: wanttoworkthere.com
• More Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resources
• Follow us on Instagram: @wanttoworkthere 

DID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?

If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Hello, friends! Welcome to our first ever episode replay. While we record some juicy new content for you, we thought it would be great to revisit some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed them the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode!

Many companies claim to be a great place to work and then - well - aren’t. What is sold in the interview and what you experience in the office can be two completely different worlds. But why does this happen? Well, mostly, because we are human. Humans love to put their best foot forward. Right or wrong, sometimes that means stretching the truth a little. 

Have you ever wondered how to dig past the shiny surface that’s presented in an interview? It’s all in the questions you ask. The questions YOU ask in an interview are often the most important part of the whole shebang! Luckily, I’m sharing the 12 questions you should consider when interviewing today on the podcast. With these 12 magical questions, you can read between the lines during an interview and assess if you and the company are a great match. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The twelve questions to help you dig deeper in an interview
• How to determine if a company is the right fit for you 
• Three ground rules for a successful interview process
• How to choose which questions to ask with limited time

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I’ll be honest. I’ve been struggling to get back into the swing of things post-holidays. I’d like to say that I’ve been nothing but gentle with myself about this…but that would be a lie. Which is why my conversation with Ashleigh Martinez about work sabbaticals came at exactly the right moment. 

Ashleigh is the Manager of Employee Culture and Community Development at Creative Circle. As a show of appreciation for her ten year anniversary at Creative Circle, she was able to take a three-month sabbatical that taught her so much about herself and her relationship with work. 

Our conversation was just what I needed to rethink my own relationship with work and ways that I can navigate it more honestly in 2023. I think it will have the same effect for you!

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What a sabbatical actually is and how it works at Creative Circle.
• The fears Ashleigh had to overcome to actually take a sabbatical.
• The MOST important aspect of successfully unplugging from work during a break.
• The sabbatical lessons Ashleigh learned and still applies now.
• What surprised her the most when she came back from sabbatical.  
• The work boundaries that everyone should consider in 2023 - sabbatical or not. 
• The BRILLIANT advice Ashleigh has for founders and people leaders. 

MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKS

• Jill’s Creative Mornings talk on the Honest Future of Work
• Donate to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• OneSec app
• Ashleigh's post-sabbatical LinkedIn post 

CONNECT WITH ASHLEIGH MARTINEZ

• LinkedIn
• Creative Circle

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• Check out the website: wanttoworkthere.com
• More Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resources
• Follow us on Instagram: @wanttoworkthere 

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If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

There are few things I love diving into more than how companies can operationalize their core values. In other words, how organizations can get their values “off the walls and into the halls.”

Today’s guest, Amber Gray, has successfully done just that as the founder and CEO of Trusty Oak, a US-based virtual assistant agency. She shares the practical ways she’s applied her values to everyday behaviors, along with some great advice for founders looking to build trust within their organizations. 

Listen in to learn:

• What inspired Amber to quit her job and do things differently when starting her business.
• How and why Amber established her first set of company core values. 
• How to use your values as a filter for decision making. 
• The difference between actual and aspirational core values.
• The question you should ask your team quarterly to ensure your values are being lived.
• How core values can be leveraged to make better hires.
• The danger of weaponized core values and how to avoid it.  

MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKS

• The Speed of Trust by Stephen R. Covey
• The Core Value by Equation by Darius Mirshahzadeh
• Get 10% off a VA Starter Pack using code: WTWT10
• Become Delegation Ready 

CONNECT WITH AMBER

• TrustyOak Website
• Amber’s LinkedIn
• YouTube
• Instagram

CONNECT WITH US

• Check out the website: wanttoworkthere.com
• More Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resources
• Follow us on Instagram: @wanttoworkthere 

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The importance of well-planned offsites has only increased in recent years. With the rise of remote and hybrid work environments, the stakes for these gatherings are higher than ever - a fact that can make them even more stressful to plan than they already were.

So how do you plan an offsite that feels worth all the logistics, agenda wrangling and employee travel? That’s exactly what Lindsey Caplan, founder of The Gathering Effect, shares in today’s episode.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The very first thing you need to do when planning an offsite. (Hint: it’s not starting the agenda…)
• The three questions you can use to decide on the desired outcome for your gathering and ensure a strong ROI.
• The most common mistakes people make when building an agenda.
• How to ensure the changes you’d like made actually stick when people get back to work.
• The three things you should get right. Doing so will ensure a great offsite!

MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKS

• Lindsey’s December Pop-Up Events
• Offsite Cost Calculator

CONNECT WITH LINDSEY

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

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• Check out the website: wanttoworkthere.com
• More Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resources
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People Ops leaders are burnt out. Many are looking for a way out, whether that is consulting, taking a “demotion” to join a larger team at a more established company, or just quitting without any idea what comes next. 

What would make these leaders feel supported? 

That’s the question I’ve been asking myself and dozens of other HR professionals over the last few weeks. Luckily, I have some answers. 

Six to be exact. Each as practical and actionable as they come.

In today’s episode, I’ll be walking you through each, so you can proactively work to retain your People Ops lead in the coming year.

MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKS

• Why Are People-Ops Leaders Quitting In Droves? And What Can We Do About It?
• Use code WTWT10 for 10% off a Growth Starter Pack at Trusty Oak.

LET’S CONNECT

Check out the website: wanttoworkthere.com

More Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resources

Follow us on Instagram: @wanttoworkthere 

DID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?

If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Today’s episode gets real (and a little personal) about the state of people ops heading into 2023. The same trend keeps emerging in conversations for me lately and I wanted to tackle it head on.

That trend? Incredible People Ops leaders throwing in the towel in record numbers.

I’ll be sharing some of my experience, along with what I’ve been seeing and hearing in the industry over the last few years. I believe there is hope, but companies need to start making some drastic moves to support and champion leaders in these roles or the shortage of qualified, passionate talent is going to continue to shrink. 

MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKS

• View transcript and listen to this episode on Want to Work There

LET’S CONNECT

Check out the website: wanttoworkthere.com

More Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resources

Follow us on Instagram: @wanttoworkthere 

DID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?

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Have you ever been on a team that just can’t seem to work well together? It, well, sucks. That’s why I was so excited to speak with Mark Cruth - Atlassian’s Modern Workplace Evangelist.

He has been focused on practical ways to build more effective teams for almost his entire career. The tips and resources he shares are SO GOOD. I know you’ll reference them again and again.

Specifically, you’ll learn:

• The five concrete things that lead to more effective teams. 
• The three issues that can lead to team dysfunction, if left unaddressed.
• Two exercises managers can do tomorrow that will greatly improve team cohesion and effectiveness. 
• Why hybrid work impacts a team’s ability to collaborate well. 

MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKS

• Atlassian Team Playbook: https://bit.ly/3x5aVPr
• Play - My User Manual: https://bit.ly/3Ewy95g
• Play - Working Agreement: https://bit.ly/3R7tx8C
• Play - Goals, Signals, and Measures: https://bit.ly/3RIXdct
• State of Teams Report: https://bit.ly/3eosFyB
• Management 3.0 - Delegation Poker: https://bit.ly/3fOaLWW

CONNECT WITH MARK CRUTH

• LinkedIn
• Youtube
• Twitter
• Atlassian Website

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• Check out the website: wanttoworkthere.com
• More Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resources
• Follow us on Instagram: @wanttoworkthere 

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