Magic In The Room

In this Magic in the Room episode, Luke reflects on Edwin Friedman's concept of a differentiated leader. A differentiated leader has done the work of self-definition and self-regulation. This leader knows who they are and their purpose so well that they are not swayed by the reactivity, herding, blaming, and short-term thinking of the anxious system around them. Instead, they have a strong vision...

We have spent 127 episodes of Magic in the Room talking about the power of purpose. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and Chris check in on how our thinking about purpose has changed over time. The bottom line is that purpose is as vital as ever and is critical to employee engagement, personal effectiveness, and organizational success.     Music by evangrimmusic.com   Support fro...

In this episode of Magic in the Room Chris and Luke sit down with Brigitte Steinheider, who is an Associate Professor of Psychology in Master of Arts in Organizational Dynamics program at the University of Oklahoma – Tulsa. Brigitte developed the Organizational Dynamics Program which utilized team based learning to help people practice leadership skills while learning.     You can connect with Bri...

What does it take for people to be engaged in the workplace? In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke and Hannah sit down with guests James Beal and Britaney Francis to discuss one key factor: having a friend at work. Britaney and James are great friends who work together, and this has made their experience better. However, this is not just a personal story, as research increasingly shows that h...

This week on Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke sit down with Andrew Hofstetter for one of our most powerful conversations to date. Mr. Hofstetter provides Tribal Nations with education on: Active Shooter & Critical Incidents, Human Trafficking, Situational Awareness, Threat Assessments, and ICWA Policy Writing. Much of today's discussion centers around human trafficking: how widespread it is, wha...

Every business relies on people, and people need places to live. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris and Luke discuss the lack of affordable housing options in many markets and how companies can respond to the challenge. This episode is based on an article Chris wrote for the October 2022 issue of Indian Gaming magazine, available at  www.indiangaming.com/magazine/     Links mentioned in t...

This week on Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke sit down with Sherrie Grabot, CEO and Founder of both GuidedChoice and 3Nickels. Together they discuss her journey to financial advisement, how we need to change the way we think about money, and what leaders can do to foster financial literacy within their organization.      GuidedChoice is a digital retirement advisory firm whose mission is to brin...

NOTE: We previously released this episode with the wrong file. This is the correct version. Sorry for the inconvenience! The National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) has grown from a small gathering of HR professionals into a national organization representing over 400 tribes nationwide with a membership in the thousands. On this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris sat down wi...

Being connected is everyone's responsibility, and we all have to do the work of choosing to be connected. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris and Luke introduce a new way of thinking about connection with three components. We must be connected to self, a community, and to the present moment in time. Our need for connection can be fulfilled when these three components are in place.        T...

Hope may seem like an intangible idea, but leaders can intentionally nurture hope in the people around them. In this replay episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Hannah, and special guest Dr. Chan Hellman discuss the three elements of hope: Goals, Pathways, and Willpower. Leaders can develop hope by ensuring these three elements are present.     Chan Joined the University of Oklahoma in 2002. Chan...

Belonging and psychological safety are key requirements for community, so how do we implement those in our organizations? This week on Magic in the Room, Luke and Hannah sit down with keynote speaker, author, and self-proclaimed neuroscience geek, Melissa Hughes, to discuss best practices regarding neurological safety and more.    Find Melissa at www.melissahughes.rocks or on LinkedIn at www.linke...

Caring Leadership shows concern and kindness to those who look to you for guidance. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke are joined by guest Heather Younger to discuss why we need to be intentional to show up in a caring way for those we lead and how we can ensure we show care in purposeful ways, not just through random acts of kindness.     Find Heather at heatheryounger.com or o...

Symon Hajjar is the founder and creative mind behind Hot Toast Music Company. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Symon sits down with Hannah and Ben to talk about how music, creativity, and learning can all be rooted in purpose. Symon's music is focused on kids but is full of "opportunity for wide-eyed innovators of all ages to join in the fun of self-discovery and creativity."   Hot Toast Musi...

In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke is joined by coaching experts and PPG team members, Stephanie Licata and Emma Holland to discuss the importance of coaching culture, it's place in the work environment, and how it can drastically improve your organization. Coaching is an investment, and as Steph succinctly puts it, " When you invest in your workforce, they will work for you, and they will...

People often talk about the idea of community, but the word can have a different meaning for everyone. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke talk with guest Greg Robinson about what community means and the challenges of creating organizations where people have a sense of belonging.   Dr. Greg Robinson is currently the Associate Professor of Outdoor Leadership Ministries at John Bro...

In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Hannah, and Luke make the case that the traditional compensation formula of "wage + cost of benefits + cost of recognition programs" is inadequate for organizations that want to provide meaningful employment. Leaders must be willing to think about compensation in disruptive ways to attract and retain employees by using a new formula, "wage + cost of ben...

Many people are looking for more than a transactional paycheck from work. Understanding how to build community within your organization is good for people and will become necessary for retaining employees. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and Chris discuss the idea of Community Based Employment and what it means to invite people into a community of people working together.     O...

In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and Chris share what they have been reading recently. Each resource is very different, but all point to a common theme: we all need connection with each other, but we live in a big system that makes that difficult. To have vibrant communities, relationships, and organizations, we must be intentional in creating them. What we are reading and watch...

In the past, IT departments have often had a hard time just getting a seat at the leadership table of an organization. Today, technology is so integrated into every aspect of life that it has become imperative that all leaders think of themselves as technologists who can integrate IT into every function of their organization. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Luke, and guest Michael Day...

The COVID-19 Pandemic changed many things about how we work, including the need for more online meetings. In this Magic in the Room episode, Hannah and Luke talk to Rachel Hicks about how she creates meaningful connections while conducting meetings and workshops through Zoom. If you have any role in online meetings, Rachel's tips and tricks can help you be more effective in having productive conve...

The emerging field of positive psychology studies what makes life most worth living. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and guest Jean Philip Svartdahl discuss how leaders can apply the principles of positive psychology to increase the well-being of everyone in an organization.    Find Jean Philip on Facbeook at www.facebook.com/jean.svartdahl   Links mentioned in this episode:  ...

Often a group of people comes together around a shared purpose, but they need someone to take intentional action to form a strong and lasting community. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke talk to Sarah Elkins about how she built a community of deeply connected people through the No Longer Virtual conference.   Connect with Sarah Elkins on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/thesmile...

Bella Butler is th e Managing Editor at Outlaw Partners. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and Bella discuss the need to equip new leaders with passion, buy-in, and confidence to fill their roles in today's ever-changing work environment.   Find Bella on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/bella-butler-39a17b1b0/   Find the publications and companies Bella writes for at www.explorebi...

After this year's Casino Cash Trac user conference, Hannah and Luke had the opportunity to sit down with CCT Co-Founder & CEO Kurt Williams, along with Debbie Hawkins from Hawkins Consulting Services and Chas Robbins, from RSM, to discuss the why every company needs to consider the way that people connect to each other in the workplace.  This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded onsite at Cho...

For any business to truly fulfill its purpose, every aspect of the organization must be aligned, including marketing. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke talk to guest Katie Smith about how to ensure your marketing approach contributes to your purpose in an honest, authentic, and sustainable way.   Find Katie on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/katiesmithwildpath or her website at...