Workplace Psychology with Dr. Martha Grajdek

Chronic over-commitment is a process problem, not a personal failing. In this episode, Dr. Grajdek teaches teams to visualize demand vs. capacity with Kanban and WIP limits, prioritize, and renegotiate. Set SLAs for inbound requests, prune the backlog quarterly, and protect maker time – so that  “no” becomes a professional, data-backed path to reliable delivery (and saner weeks). Tune in to learn more.  
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Knowledge Transfer & Institutional Memory
Critical know-how too often lives in one person’s head. When they leave, knowledge and information leaves with them. Whether this is part of regular turnover or is fueled by AI-inspired changes, the results can be equally detrimental. In this episode, Dr. Grajdek differentiates tacit vs. explicit knowledge and discusses how to capture both. She also explores ways of keeping a single source of truth while keeping knowledge and information fresh and findable. Tune in to learn more.   
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Ethical Dilemmas And Moral Injury At Work
In this episode, Dr. Grajdek explores ethical dilemmas and moral injury at work. When people feel pushed to act against their values, the harm lingers beyond stress – it can erode identity, trust, and engagement. Dr. Grajdek defines moral injury, shares red-flag indicators, and provides decision guardrails. She also makes suggestions of best practices for individual employees and organizations. Dr. Grajdek points out that while prevention is best, when ethical dilemmas and moral injury at work become reality, healing and rebuilding integrity quickly become priority one. Tune in to learn more.   
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In this episode, Dr. Grajdek explores how globally distributed teams often stumble not on skills but on mismatched norms, such as direct vs. indirect feedback, time-zone fairness, and distance. She decodes these differences and offer tools that preserve respect across cultures. Listeners learn to turn friction into fluency and documentation into a unifying culture. Tune in to learn more.  
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Invisible Work & “Office Housework”: The Non-Promotable Task Trap
In this episode, Dr. Grajdek explores invisible work and “office housework” in terms of their necessity, contribution, and burden. From taking notes to emotional glue work, non-promotable tasks keep organizations running but rarely count toward advancement, thus disproportionately burdening reliable high performers. Dr. Grajdek explains how to inventory and rotate this work, add it to performance criteria, and give public credit. She also teaches boundary language and manager best practices to rebalance invisible workload so that essential service is valued without quietly capping careers. Tune in to learn more.  
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Meeting Science: Fewer Meetings, Better Outcomes, More Deep Work

In this episode, Dr. Grajdek explores replacing the overload of too many meetings with a science-based redesign where only meetings related to decision or co-creation are truly required. She reviews lean facilitation (owner/decider/scribe roles, decision logs, 25/50-minute caps) and team norms (no-meeting focus blocks, monthly audits). Moreover, Dr. Grajdek recommends practices that focus on tangible metrics and suggests a 30-day challenge to cut 15% of meetings while improving decisions. Tune in to learn more.  
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In this episode, Dr. Grajdek examines how publishing pay ranges reshapes trust, motivation, and team dynamics, separating true fairness (process) from perceived fairness (outcomes). She unpacks real risks such as pay compression, rumor spirals, and anxious managers. Moreover, Dr. Grajdek shares a clear transparency rollout – audit and correct inequities, publish ranges with context, and coach leaders on respectful compensation conversations. Tune in to learn more.   
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This episode, Dr. Grajdek explores the often-overlooked role of workplace rituals – the intentional practices that go beyond routine to create connection, stability, and shared identity. From onboarding ceremonies to end-of-week reflections, rituals can improve team cohesion, reduce stress, and reinforce company culture. Listeners will learn how to design meaningful rituals that energize rather than exhaust. Tune in to learn more.   
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In an age of prolonged screen time and nonstop notifications, digital overload is quickly eroding attention, productivity, and well-being. In this episode, Dr. Grajdek breaks down how hyperconnectivity impacts cognitive performance and mental health. Furthermore, she offers strategies to reclaim focus by highlighting intentionally moving toward digital wellness in teams. Dr. Grajdek also teaches how to protect your brain in a world that never powers down. Tune in to learn more.   
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The Stress Solution: Your Blueprint For Stress Management Mastery
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