Joyosity

On a coaching call, I said the words, “maybe it’s time to involve HR.” I could feel the walls instantly go up. Have you ever had this reaction? Does the idea of going to HR make you uncomfortable? After talking with Erin, I really hope you’ll feel differently! I loved how Erin defined HR as the step between leadership and legal. She shared some great advice and tips on what to do when you find you...

Disney cruising, tap dancing, and leadership have a lot more in common than showmanship. They’re actions influenced by values. In this week's episode, we chatted with Matt Dentino, executive producer of Brain Trust’s podcast Driving Change and a certified coach who guides clients to find and lead with their values. Matt shared the neuroscience behind how values connect us and create productive con...

When’s the last time you felt that sticky feeling of “I’m uncomfortable, and I’m not sure what’s next”? Did you jump into a story about how you should have done something differently? Or maybe they should have?! Before you know it, you might be doing something you regret, like snapping at a coworker or maybe yelling at your kid. Did you act in line with your values? How do you make sure you do bet...

A floating petrie dish. That’s what I used to call cruise ships. Yet, we are on a Disney cruise voyage this week because of Disney’s values. (or a short illustration of how values create profit.) In January, I got to listen to a Disney executive speak about the organization in a 30-person retreat. We got to ask lots of questions. And without reviewing my notes, I can tell you how Disney uses its v...

What does it really take to be the one in demand? The person people not only call for advice, but the one who also gets the promotion, wins the client, and succeeds with the team. Marley Majcher is joining us on Monday Mentor to show us how. CEO of The Party Goddess! and author, Marley has planned events for A-list celebs such as Pierce Brosnan and Sofia Vergara. So she knows something about being...

- Leo was a powerhouse of innovation! And how we build this skill that is accessible to everyone. - 3:00 How Leo found innovation and the beauty of it - 5:30 The definition of innovation and why it's for everyone - 8:00 How to have a mindset of innovation 8:45 The future is coming. How do we shape it? 10:30 The difference between innovation and invention 11:00 What's a prototype mindset and how to...

Is joy a work extra? When joy is absent, there are high costs — actual dollar bills (or pound notes or bitcoin…) are squandered when joy employees do not have joy at work. What exactly is joy and what in the world does it have to do with the workplace? In this week's Linkedin Live, we revealed some staggering statistics about the business outcomes of joy. We discuss the impact of joy in the workpl...

“The opposite of play is not work; it's depression.” Dr. Stuart Brown. So why do we think play doesn’t belong at work? Because I’m pretty interested in avoiding depression. For myself and those I lead! Gary Ware says, “Play is the cheat code to business success,” and great leaders find ways to develop play for themselves and their teams. How does this strike you? Do you get excited, or do you feel...

Be as kind to yourself as you are to others. This is can be a struggle for me. But I continue to find when I demonstrate kindness to myself, creating a healthy culture is much easier. Jana Gregorek and I just scratched the surface of cultivating healthy cultures at work. Practical and inspirational, Jana offered so much for those in leadership and those who “lead without the title.” Time stamps: 1...

Stories are everywhere. Literally. And the stories that show up the most are in our own minds. Kindra Hall, professional storyteller and best-selling author joins me to share tips on how self-storytelling can change your leadership. Order Kindra's book Choose Your Story, Change Your Life: Silence Your Inner Critic and Rewrite Your Life from the Inside Out. https://amzn.to/3cfoiBJ

“Make money while you sleep.” I read that line in a book about 20 years ago, and I was skeptical to say the least. Too good to be true, indeed. Years later, I get it. The author was promoting systems and automations that save time, money, and energy. And today, I’m all “what can I automate!?” And at the same time, I’m a little scared of the tech and the process. Do you ever feel that way with your...

Inspired employees not only make your workplace more enjoyable, but also more productive.   This week’s live show I revealed Joyosity, a podcast & live show yes…  And the PODCAST IS LIVE TODAY!   But really, Joyosity is a movement.   A way to lead that will inspire your employees and in turn help your organization to prosper.   I shared some fascinating recent studies...

Performance reviews, bonus discussions, Thanksgiving dinner conversations...the end of the year is full of communication that can easily become a challenge. Here are five tips to make your conversations more productive.

What in the world is the Enneagram? And how does it help your leadership? I recently asked what Enneagram questions you had, and y’all had great ones!   Timestamps: 1:37 What does Enneagram mean? 2:37 What makes the Enneagram different? 3:07 Personality is the lens through which you see the world 4:20 Can an Enneagram number change? 10:00 Your gaps can help you grow! 12:07 The best leaders ar...

Be as kind to yourself as you are to others. This is can be a struggle for me. But I continue to find when I demonstrate kindness to myself, creating a healthy culture is much easier. Jana Gregorek and I just scratched the surface of cultivating healthy cultures at work. Practical and inspirational, Jana offered so much for those in leadership and those who “lead without the title.”   Time st...

What makes hard conversations hard for you? We all want to avoid discomfort and pain and angst. And still, there are important reasons to face the discomfort of hard conversations. Three practical and inspiring reasons that will help you face hard conversations... and a challenge to help you conquer them!

We believe true leadership requires more than just surface-level strategies — it requires a profound connection to everything that makes us human. Hear the story of Joyosity’s beginning and how this podcast will be your favorite leadership resource. Through live interviews with experts and leaders, Jenn Whitmer, keynote speaker, consultant, and joy-bringer, guides you on a path to developing as a...