There are many ways to erode trust, and word salad is surely one of them.  This week, the team talks about the art of speaking with big words while saying nothing of substance, and why this type of patronizing language is all too common in the business world today.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:   https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg

172. Word Salad

Real conversations and practical advice for everyday leaders.  Sit across the table from one of the foremost experts in leadership and business. In his simple and approachable style, Pat tackles every topic related to the world of work (and some that aren’t).  From culture to teamwork to building world-class organizations, Pat brings his wisdom, humor, and insight together to provide actionable advice for leaders everywhere.

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If a leader does not provide employees with a primary motivation, something else will fill that gap.  This week, Pat and the team discuss alignment around clarity and the difference between micro and macro motivations.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: https://badbirdiegolf.com/    

229. The Motivation Vacuum

Where are the spikes in your day?  This week, the team compares their energy levels throughout the day to an EKG, and explains how we can take advantage of this awareness.     To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   Industry-Specific Webinars: https://www.workinggenius.com/webinars   This week's unpaid ad: https://tinyurl.com/theboysintheboatBOOK

228. The Daily EKG

An organization's culture lives through its values, and values are first demonstrated in hiring.  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the insitututionalization of culture through the intentional application of values.     Staffing Industry Webinar - Tuesday, May 21: https://www.workinggenius.com/webinars   This week's unpaid ad - The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family:  https://www.tablegroup.com/product/frantic/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast

227. Values are Verbs

What are the two simplest indicators for determining the health of an organization's culture?  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about the importance of alignment and engagement among the executive team as well as the happiness and connectedness of the employees who impact the culture the most.     The Two Simplest Indicators: How is the executive team?  Are they engaged, and how do they interact with each other?   Who are the employees that impact the culture the most?  Does each person on the executive team agree on who those people are, and are those employees happy with their roles?   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: https://www.nickthegreek.com/

226. The Two Simplest Indicators

Beware of the lone dissenter.  This week, Pat and the team discuss the danger of allowing a single voice to override the interests of the team.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   To register for Industry Webinars: https://tinyurl.com/IndustryWebinars   Unpaid ad: Banana Milk

172. Word Salad

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