Working Conversations

Episode 94: Live to Work or Work to Live: Conflicting Values in the Workplace

In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson continues to explore the future of work in 2023. She offers a deeper look at her second prediction for the year: That there will be a values clash in the workplace between those who live to work and those who work to live. Dr. Anderson explores some of the generational dynamics that are related to these deep-seated values, which helps to explain where they may have come from. She is quick to acknowledge that this issue does not wholly fall across generational lines.  However, if not dealt with effectively, this values clash will cost organizations a great deal in turnover, productivity, and lack of innovation and will ultimately result in decreased customer satisfaction and decreased profits.  

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Episode 93: The Labor Shortage and What it Means for You – and Your Burrito 

In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explores the current shortage of qualified workers in the labor force. She explains the various factors that led to this shortage including fewer people opting in to the workforce (this started well before the pandemic), the impact the pandemic had on the workforce, and how a rising group of entrepreneurs might be impacting the number of workers available for hire. She also substantiates her prediction on the labor shortage getting worse as we journey into the future. With a declining birthrate in the US, she predicts we will have an even harder time getting our takeout burrito. Automation and technology have their jobs cut out for them in 2023 and beyond. 

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Episode 92: My Predictions for Work Life in 2023 

In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson looks into her crystal ball and predicts the future of work in the coming year. Thinking about the future can help us understand the present and be ready for what’s coming next. Dr. Anderson’s predictions address the shortage of qualified workers in the labor force, where and how we will work, a clash of values that impact work-life balance, the role of artificial intelligence, and the most important skill set needed to navigate the challenges of the coming year. Be ready for 2023 by putting these predictions to use in your work life. 

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Episode 91: My Word of the Year for 2023 – And Why You Need One Too

In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explains what a Word of the Year is and how choosing a word can be a great addition to your new year plans. Having a Word of the Year keeps your attention on the goals you have for the year and motivates you toward achieving them. And if you ever feel overwhelmed or if you are overthinking something, your Word of the Year will provide a calm in the storm.  Dr. Anderson explains step by step how to create a Word for the Year and she also shares what her word for 2023 is. 

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Episode 90: Why Procrastination is Your Friend (and How to Beat it Anyway)

In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson tackles the issue of procrastination. A life-long procrastinator herself, she is no stranger to doing everything EXCEPT the thing that most needs to be done. She unravels why we procrastinate and the tremendous value that procrastination brings (not just getting your office cleaned or whatever it is that you do to procrastinate). She also provides very tactical maneuvers you can do to bust through procrastination so that it doesn’t take over or tank your productivity.  

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Episode 89: Decision Making and Your Year of Wonders with Nick Tasler

In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson is joined by industrial psychologist Nick Tasler, an expert on decision-making and change. In their wide-ranging conversation that spans decision fatigue to making decisions with others (including coworkers and family members) to collaborating when personality and individual differences get in the way, Nick shares practical tips on finding a viable path forward even when people’s values are in direct conflict. They also discuss Nick’s latest project, Your Year of Wonders, which offers a framework for using the changes happening in the world to unleash personal, professional, and organizational growth. 

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Episode 88: Get a Jumpstart on 2023

2023 will be here before you know it. Do you want it to happen by accident or by design? In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson recaps the lessons of the past year, noting that 2022 was much, much better than its recent predecessors but also different from the recognizable past of a few years ago. She then puts on her futurist hat and turns her attention to the year ahead. How can you create a 2023 that you are excited about, that will light you up, and that you can actually accomplish? Dr. Anderson shares a process for doing just so and planning the year to come in a way that is both aspirational and realistic. 

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Episode 87: 6 Ways to Overcome Perfectionism

If you have perfectionistic tendencies – or you know someone who does – this episode is for you. Dr. Janel Anderson explains where perfectionism comes from and explores why some of us tend to be perfectionists. She shares her own journey in overcoming perfectionism and offers six strategies for overcoming perfectionism. This episode also comes with a free gift: a copy of Dr. Anderson’s short book titled From Perfectionism to Polished Pragmatism: The Gutsy Girl’s Guide to Getting Good Enough. Download it at https://janelanderson.com/perfectionism  

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Episode 86: An Experiment in Gratitude

The research on the positive impact of gratitude is compelling. On this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson tests for herself whether gratitude makes a difference in daily work and personal life. She shares the results of a six-week gratitude experiment she conducted on herself. On a daily basis, she recorded small moments and significant events that she was grateful for, with the goal of seeing if it made a difference in her life. The short answer: Yes. This episode is full of examples of what she found gratitude for (some will surprise you) and how gratitude appeared, even on the days when she consciously forgot to keep up her gratitude log.  

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Episode 85: Managing Your Energy During the Holidays

Dr. Janel Anderson interviews Kristen Brown, keynote speaker, master of personal energy, and stress and resilience expert. With the holiday season fast approaching, Janel asks Kristen for tips on managing workplace stress and overwhelm, hosting gatherings with friends and family, and how to handle the (sometimes) dreaded office holiday party. This episode is full of hacks you can use to keep your energy flowing and avoid overwhelm during the holidays and all year round! 

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