Leading for Wellness with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer

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: Research Article: Weigelmann, Volker, & Sonnentag, 2023 Read more about Mai...

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: Research Article: Hall et al (2023) Read more about Communication and Stress W...

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: Research Article: Berg, et al. 2023 Read more about Dual Growth Mindset For Hap...

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: Research Article: Flynn & Leslie (2023) Read more about Egg Freezing Policies Want More? Support us and ...

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 you want. We learned a lot about how to prioritize our time effectively and how to know when to say...

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 Resources: Research Article: DeOrtentiis, Iddekinge, & Wanberg (2022) article Read more about Why Social Clas...

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 activity matters too! We discuss new research on how to time when to be active for you! R...

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! Nick shares how Saxbys has made a huge impact supporting people and communities while serving amaz...

Has perfectionism interfered with your work? Have you worked with team members that struggle with challenges caused by perfectionism? Luckily, recent research helps us unpack perfectionism and what can cause it to become problematic for your wellness. We break down this research and tips on how you can help prevent team members falling victim to perfectionism. Research and Additional Resources: Re...

Hitting that slump at work can be a challenge. But, not everyone hits their slump as the day goes on. Some people are early birds and others are night owls, while still others are in between. If you don’t know already how your chronotype affects your leadership, or your team members, this episode is for you. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article:  Volk et al. article on chronoty...

Changing jobs can be fun and exciting! However, it can also be a hit to your wellness. New research confirms that job changes are actually really hard. Take care of yourself and learn more about the impact of a job change! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Sons & Niessen (2022) on Job Change Read more about how changing jobs impacts your wellness Read more about the impact o...

Have you ever struggled with a leader liking other team members more than you? Or have you been a leader that’s had a hard time not picking favorites? We chat with Dr. Keaton Fletcher about his work on leader relationships and their impact on employee wellness. Research and Additional Resources: Follow Dr. Keaton Fletcher on  Twitter Dr. Fletcher’s Article Dr. Fletcher’s podcast...

Have you heard of quiet quitting? Why are we still coming up with new terms for finding proper work-life balance? Instead, we should all focus on how to make more sustainable workplaces. We discuss new research that shares some important takeaways on how to create workplaces that are productive AND good for your health! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Roczniewska, et al. (2022...

Are you only as old as you think you are? New research suggests that your beliefs about your age may matter more than you think. Find out how you can continue to embrace the career you love as you near retirement age! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Weiss et al. article on attitudes about age Read more about age at work Want More? Join our community! Give us feedback Sign up t...

Have you ever struggled building trust with your colleagues? Is it even harder when you come from different cultures? Luckily, Dr. Tyree Mitchell has some answers on how to build trust globally. Based on research highlighted in his book, Searching for Trust in the Global Economy , we discuss the importance of building trust cross-culturally and how it can help you thrive! Research and Additional R...

Resilience is the ability to bounce back after experiencing challenges or hardships. But, did you know that there are multiple types of resilience? Learn what the types of resilience are, so you can understand your and others’ strengths and opportunities! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Raetze e al., conceptual review of resilience Read more about  Three Types of Resilience: W...

Have you ever felt like you couldn’t stop thinking about work? Like you weren’t fully engaged in the conversations you were having with your family? Or couldn’t fall asleep because you were thinking about what you had to do the next day? These are signs that you struggled with detaching from work. Recent research highlights the interventions companies can provide that will help y...

Work-life balance blues got you down? Finding balance can sometimes seem like another chore. Is it really possible to excel at work and in life, but also somehow take time to relax and unwind? The problem is that there are a lot of misconceptions about work-life balance. But, there is a science to it! Find out what predicts whether or not you’ll find balance, and how to more easily achieve it! Res...

Parental leave in the U.S. is awful. Really, it’s non-existent at a national level. While we can’t all control that individually, there is something you can do. What do you know about parental leave transitions? We talk to Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell about their book, The Parental Leave Playbook: Ten Touchpoints to Transition Smoothly, Strengthen Your Family, and Continue Building...

We all go through tough times. It can be hard to keep hope alive! But, don’t worry – we have you covered. We share research-based tips to help you become more hopeful at work, and actually achieve your goals. Growing hope is easier than you think! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Reichard et al. (2022) hope meta-analysis Read more about Being Hopeful at Work Learn about P...

Combining leisure activities and work feels almost like an oxymoron. Traditionally, we think work and leisure are separate. However, that isn’t true! How many work happy hours have you attended? What about team building activities? Work and leisure are actually intertwined more than you may think… and it’s good for your well-being! Research and Additional Resources: Research Arti...

It’s Women’s History Month and we are revisiting some of our favorite interviews with amazing women. Enjoy! Join our  community  to chat more about each new episode! Today, we are joined by Emilie Aries-  speaker, podcaster, founder, CEO, and author- to talk about her journey with burnout and how it led her to build her company, Bossed Up. She shares usable tips and important insights on...

It’s Women’s History Month and we are revisiting some of our favorite interviews with amazing women. Enjoy! Join our  community  to chat more about each new episode! We all  want  to be better people, but we are often unwilling to admit we have weaknesses or that we are wrong. NYU Stern professor Dr. Dolly Chugh shares research from her bestselling book “The Person You Mean to Be: How Go...

It’s Women’s History Month and we are revisiting some of our favorite interviews with amazing women. Enjoy! Join our  community  to chat more about each new episode! Parents often struggle transitioning back into the workplace after having children. Organizations often don’t do enough. We talked to Maggie Moore, the HR Lead at FMP Consulting, on her experience struggling with postpartum...

It’s Women’s History Month and we are revisiting some of our favorite interviews with amazing women. Enjoy! Join our community to chat more about each new episode! Work-family conflict is a topic we discuss a lot. However, research has been limited in understanding women-specific issues at work. For example, how does motherhood impact women’s experience at work? Specifically, how do nu...