Odds are you’re thinking about workplace wellness wrong. Organizational psychologists and workplace experts Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer redefine workplace wellness to help you thrive at work. Based in cutting-edge research, they share decades worth of expertise to help you and your business reach maximum potential through surprisingly simple best practices. Each episode offers practical tips that everyone – from executives to entry-level employees – can apply on the job right ...
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Sharing knowledge, hacks, and ideas on work-life balance and personal productivity, and talking to knowledgeable people in those areas.
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When people act as allies, they often assume that their actions will inspire others. But, new research shows that may not always be the case. In fact, these acts might make observers feel deflated instead. What makes courage catchy? Find out in this episode!! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Thoroughgood et al. (2024) Read more …
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The Difference Between Good vs. GREAT Leaders: A Deep Dive - with Sara Canaday
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Leadership strategist Sara Canaday joins Brian and shares insights on the key differences that turn a good leader into a great one. Unlike vague general leadership training, this conversation is specific for a change, delving into what a good leader and a great leader would do in the same situation, to unlock their team's potential and become truly…
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AI Productivity Hacks: 14 Game-Changing Prompts to Transform Your Work & Life
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Brian Nelson-Palmer shares 14 creative prompts to leverage generative AI (like ChatGPT) to supercharge your productivity at work and in your personal life. This is especially relevant to Project Managers and Aspiring Leaders. From data analysis to contract summaries to infusing humor into speeches, he provides practical examples of how AI can be yo…
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Problems With Too Much Psychological Capital
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Psychological capital is a set of resources that can help improve your performance and your well-being. We love promoting this concept and encouraging people to develop their psychological capital. However, can there be too much of a good thing? New research shows there may be such a thing as too much psychological capital. Listen in to learn what …
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Conversation with Geoffrey Roche: Learn from a Top Wellness Leader!
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Are you interested in hearing tips from one of the top wellness leaders in the world? We were! And we learned a ton and now you can too. Listen to learn how Geoffrey Roche (Director of Workforce Development (North America), Siemens Healthineers) makes workforces happier and healthier, the right way. Additional Resources: Connect with Geoffrey Roche…
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What Is Your Productivity Animal? Understand Your Natural Tendencies - with Chris Croft
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Chris Croft, an author and speaker on productivity and happiness, joins Brian on the show to share his unique "productivity animal" framework. He explains how different animal personalities represent different combinations of goals, efficiency, enjoyment, and achievement. The banter between Chris and Brian is humorous and insightful. Take the quiz …
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Have you ever thought about how air pollution impacts the workplace? New research shows that bad air quality can actually impact how people act at work. Toxic air can create toxic leaders! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Khan, Patel, & Barnes (2024) Read more about Air Pollution and Leadership Download our new report: Top Tips …
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How to be Happy and Healthy in Retirement
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Most people think of financial planning when they think of retirement. But, have you ever considered planning for your social life in retirement? Learn why you should and how to do it! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article:La Rue et al. (2023) Read more about Retirement Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Want to cha…
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How often are you feeling drowsy at work? Can you pinpoint when it happens? New research finds that drowsiness can often occur after virtual meetings. Learn why and how you can avoid that type of fatigue! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Nurmi & Pakarinen (2023) Read more about Virtual Meeting Fatigue Want More? Listen on Apple …
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Everyday Persuasion: The Sales Tactics That Work With Kids, Bosses, AND Clients - with Dean Karrel
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Dean Karrel, a sales trainer and career advisor, joins Brian to discuss everyday sales tactics that can be used to influence and persuade, not just in a sales role but in all aspects of life - with kids, family, bosses, and clients. They discuss emotional intelligence, listening, understanding the other person's perspective, telling stories, being …
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Are You Recovering from Work the Right Way?
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You might think that recovery is all about vegging out on the couch and watching Netflix. That is one strategy – but is it the best one? Find out how you can recover better after work in this episode. The answer might surprise you! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Alameer et al. (2023) Read more about Recovering from Work Want M…
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Could This Meeting Have Been An Email? - 28 Hacks, Tips, & Tricks
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Ever been in a meeting and thought “UGH, this meeting could have been an email?” This episode is a massive knowledge share, where Brian reveals some of the tips, tricks, and hacks he teaches in his training on this topic. It’s time to pull back the curtain on meeting efficiency, effectiveness, and skill. See the full details and links on the episod…
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How do you feel when you spend a little time in nature? Research shows that time in nature or even simple exposure to nature can help people feel better at work. It can even help your performance! We discuss this new research and how you can implement the takeaways to support your and your team’s wellness! Plus, you’ll get to learn all about specie…
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Productivity Vs. Wellbeing: The Surprising Truth on Making Them Coexist, With Jeanette Bronee
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Can we be productive at work without ruining our own wellbeing? Jeanette Bronée shares insights gained while recovering from burnout and losing both parents. We discuss tangible ways individuals and leaders can shift perspectives to promote sustainable productivity grounded in humanity and wellbeing. See the full details and links on the episode's …
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Why Workload Isn’t About How Much Work You Do
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Most people think about workload as an objective number of hours you’ve worked or projects you’re juggling. But understanding whether or not your employees actually have a high workload is a little more complex. Learn how to manage workloads better in this episode! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Hasson et al. (2023) Read more …
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Back to back meetings are everyone’s nightmare. It’s exhausting. Interestingly, new research shares why excessive meeting time can be bad and we share tips to help manage it! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Zhang et al. (2023) Read more about Balancing Meeting Time Listen to our chat with Steven Rogelberg and the Surprising Sci…
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Better Storytelling: Get What You Want @Work & @Home - with Dr. Todd Dewett
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Dr. Todd Dewett joins Brian to dive into story telling at work and at home. They uncovered tips and tactics on how to tell better stories, when to leverage the power of a story, and where stories are most effective. These hacks will help you level up your story telling game, so you’ll shine even brighter at work, and in your personal life. See the …
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Do people in your organization treat each other humanely? Or is it every person for themselves? Learn why you might want to increase humane behavior at work – especially if you think there’s no hope for your organization. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Beham et al. (2023) Read more about Humane Workplaces Want More? Listen […]…
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Can we help mid-level leaders? Researchers recently discovered that mid-level leaders have more physical health issues than other levels of leaders and non-leaders. But why? We dive into some possible reasons behind this, what the science says, and how organizations can help! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Hu et al. (2023) Rea…
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10 Time Management Hacks for New Managers - with Eric Girard
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Eric Girard joins Brian as a co-host to unveil 10 time management hacks for new managers, empowering them to balance their increased responsibilities efficiently. These hacks will help you carve out the time necessary to fulfill your team's needs while handling your personal responsibilities. See the full details and links on the episode's page. **…
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Do you speak up at work? Do you like to share positive and constructive feedback? Unfortunately, speaking up can impact your sleep! We discuss new research that finds that speaking up in the wrong conditions can lead to insomnia. We share how you can avoid insomnia and how leaders can help! Research and Additional Resources: […] The post How to Avo…
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Have you ever had your work conditions change? Did a good workplace get worse in some way? Or has a toxic workplace gotten better when a problematic person left? New research talks about the impact of a change in work conditions and well-being. We discuss what leaders should focus on to prevent negative change and […] The post Why Changing Work Con…
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Do you take breaks throughout the day? Do you notice it help your productivity? It can be tricky to take breaks while working remotely. We can feel guilty for taking the time for ourselves when we are ‘on the clock’. However, taking breaks is really good for you, even when remote! We discuss new research […] The post How To Take Good Breaks While R…
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New research is digging into the idea of sleep profiles. Basically, researchers are trying to understand different sleep patterns of people (beyond night owl/early bird). We discuss the early findings around sleep profiles and how they related to work, exhaustion, and burnout. Maybe you’ll be able to identify your sleep profile too! Research and Ad…
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Dissecting a Winning Elevator Pitch, with Elevator Pitch Champion Chris Westfall
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Chris Westfall joins Brian on the show to dissect what it is that makes a winning elevator pitch. He is a regular contributor to Forbes, the author of The NEW Elevator Pitch, and one of the most sought-after business coaches & keynote speakers in the world. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/…
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Why Leader Recovery Should Be a Top Priority
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Are you a leader who suffers from overwork? Good news – your recovery isn’t selfish. It actually boosts your team’s capacities to perform and innovate. Learn more about leader recovery and how to motivate yourself to take time for you! Research and Additional Resources: Want More? The post Why Leader Recovery Should Be a Top Priority appeared first…
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We spend most of the time discussing solutions to wellness challenges or ways to create healthy workplaces. But what is the state of well-being at work? Specifically, how well is America at work? Research and Additional Resources: Want More? The post How Well is America at Work? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.…
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AI & The Human Experience With Christopher Lind: Practical Applications of AI Now For You At Work
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Christopher Lind, Chief Learning Officer at ChenMed and industry thought leader around AI, joins Brian to talk about AI & The Human Experience, with practical applications and implications of AI for employees and supervisors right now at work. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/ai-th…
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Traumatic events can have serious consequences on you and others. And they can happen at work. Learn how to recognize if you’ve experienced trauma at work, and how to make sure your relationships stay strong, so you can cope! Research and Additional Resources: Want More? The post Is Trauma at Work Taking a Toll? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The…
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Remote work isn’t going anywhere. Some managers are struggling with managing effectively in this environment. One thing we do know – micro-managing is never a good idea! We discuss new research on monitoring remote employees and the impact on wellness. Research and Additional Resources: Want More? The post Stop Micro-Managing Remote Employees appea…
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Training Tips to Improve Resilience at Work
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Did you know that resilience can be trained? It can! But, it takes a unique approach to do it the right way. Learn how to train your team to be more resilient – including a top tip for leaders that really makes training stick! Research and Additional Resources: Want More? The post Training Tips to Improve Resilience at Work appeared first on Workr …
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Unfortunately, bullying happens in the workplace and can have major negative impacts on the bullied employees. Luckily, new research finds that coworker support can help mitigate the problems caused bullying. We dive in and talk about the findings and how to implement them on the job. Research and Additional Resources: Want More? The post How Suppo…
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Billable Hours: Life Balance Tips & Passive Income with "Time Freedom For Lawyers" Brian Glass
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Brian Glass, Attorney and Host of the Time Freedom For Lawyers podcast, joins Productivity Gladiator to talk about Life Balance Mistakes & Best Practices for people that work in a billable hours career, and passive income strategies. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/billable-hours-…
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Should You Act Humbly in Work Relationships?
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You’ve probably heard that being humble is a good thing. But, is it always good to be humble toward everyone? Find out the pros and cons of being humble at work in this new episode. Research and Additional Resources: Want More? The post Should You Act Humbly in Work Relationships? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.…
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We had a great time at SIOP 2023, the conference run by the Society of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. It’s always a great time and a great learning experience to get together with others in our field. Luckily, you can also learn from our experience! We share the trends from the field, what we learned, and some […] The post Special Episode: S…
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Are you struggling with your sleep? Have you considered how your interactions at work might impact your sleep? We discuss new research that highlights how speaking up can hurt your sleep and what you can do to help create a culture where speaking up is positive! Research and Additional Resources: Want More? The post How to Speak Up and Not Lose Sle…
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Looking for jobs can be super stressful. It takes a lot of time and facing rejections is always hard. Plus, your future feels a little less stable and uncertain as you job hunt. Thus, it’s crucial for job seekers to focus on recovery from the search. And, new research highlights how recovery can help job […] The post How Recovery Helps Job Seekers …
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Commission Sales: 14 Life Balance Mistakes & Best Practices with Realtor VP April Myers
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In this episode, April Myers, a Vice President and Realtor with RLAH @Properties, joins Brian to talk about Life Balance Mistakes & Best Practices for people that work on Commission. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/commission-sales-life-balance-mistakes-best-practices-with-realtor…
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Feeling a part of a community is a great way to boost well-being. Luckily, there is an easy way to quickly build community at work. Want to know how? Listen to learn more! Research and Additional Resources: Want More? The post Want to Build Community at Work – Fast? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.…
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Have you noticed that you are more focused or energetic during certain parts of the day? What can you do to maintain the right amount of energy at work? We breakdown recent research on circadian rhythms, sleep, workload, and autonomy and how it ties into using your energy effectively. Research and Additional Resources: Want More? The post How to Us…
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Do This One Thing a Day to Decrease Stress!
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Communicating with people who are important to you might be fun – but did you also know that it can decrease your stress? Learn how to engage in communication that is both meaningful and good for your well-being. Even one of these conversations a day can help and decrease stress! Research and Additional Resources: Want […] The post Do This One Thin…
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You’ve likely heard of about growth mindset and how it can help you be more successful in your career. But, you probably haven’t heard about dual growth mindset! We discuss new research that adds on to the original concept in a way that can help you improve your happiness. Research and Additional Resources: Want More? The post How to Grow a Dual Gr…
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Soness Stevens - TEDx Talks: Getting, Giving, and Excelling At One
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In this episode, Soness Stevens, the Original TEDx Speaker Coach, joins Brian to talk about getting, giving, & excelling at, a TEDx Talk. This episode is a departure from the normal episode, since Brian’s TEDx talk went live and went viral, Brian’s received a lot of questions about how to get a TEDx talk, and tips or advice on giving one. This epis…
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Are Egg Freezing Policies Sending the Wrong Signal at Work?
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More and more, companies are offering policies to cover egg freezing for employees at work. But, these policies can come with unintended consequences. Want the perks but not the drawbacks? Learn how to properly position these policies in this episode. Research and Additional Resources: Want More? The post Are Egg Freezing Policies Sending the Wrong…
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Conversations With Brian Nelson-Palmer: How To Be a Productivity Gladiator
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Do you want to be more productive but you aren’t sure how to find the time? Sometimes, it can really feel like you have no time to do the things you want to do. Luckily, we had a great conversation with Brian Nelson-Palmer, the creator of Productivity Gladiator, to learn how to build the life […] The post Conversations With Brian Nelson-Palmer: How…
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In this episode, Brian shares his “year in review” for 2022, the process he uses to create the review, a template so you can try your own, and the steps he follows to automate the reminders to check back in throughout the year(s) to see if you’re still on track. Link for the full page with all the details, the video, and more, for this episode: htt…
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What’s Class Got to Do with Getting a Job?
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Ever wonder if social class matters for getting a job? It does – being from a lower social class can make it harder to find work. But, why is that the case and what can be done about it? We discuss new research and some ideas on how to overcome this issue. Research and Additional […] The post What’s Class Got to Do with Getting a Job? appeared firs…
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Maggie Gough - Right & Wrong Metrics to Measure Life Balance & Wellness
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In this episode, Maggie Gough, Chief Operating Officer of The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) joins Brian to talk about the right and wrong metrics to measure life balance and wellness. Link for the full page with all the details, the video, and more, for this episode: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/maggie-gough-right-wrong-met…
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Do you know when the best time for you to workout is? When should you be physically active? Have you ever thought about the importance of timing your activity around your work? Research shows that being active at certain times of the day may have different effects on different people. And the intensity of the […] The post How To Know When To Be Act…
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Conversations with Nick Bayer: How to Do Good and Succeed
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Have you ever wanted to work for a company that does good for society? It can often feel like businesses have to pick between putting good into the community or doing well financially. We chat with Nick Bayer, CEO and Founder of Saxbys – a leader of a company that proves both can work together! […] The post Conversations with Nick Bayer: How to Do …
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