People Centric Podcast

The People Centric team breaks down intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. This can help people determine what motivates them, how to find motivation within themselves, and help managers motivate and lead better.

The People Centric team shares perspectives on both giving and getting feedback. The team also discusses how to do this with bosses, colleagues, and direct reports.

The team at People Centric has rounded up their most frequently asked questions and answered them here! Do you have a question you want them to answer on the show? Email them at MoreThanWork@peopleccg.com - and don't worry, they can make it anonymous if you need them to!

The team at People Centric unpacks one of their favorite leadership traits: open-mindedness. They discuss why this trait is needed for leadership, especially in the world we are living in post-covid. What does being open-minded look like in a leader and how can we seek to expand ourselves in that area?

Networking should be intentional, deliberate, and further your goals! The People Centric team breaks down how so many people get Networking wrong.

We know all about the boomers vs. millennials, but do you know how the millennials will do with the Gen Z in the workplace? The People Centric team breaks down the differences between each generation to show you the similarities and differences of each.

There are times when good intentions and inspirational words can backfire on us. The People Centric team talks through times when they have seen this happen and how to best avoid it!

The team has been hard at work this summer, travelling the country and visiting clients. This episode shares some stories from the road so you can get a glimpse into the life of a travelling consultant. Want to submit your own topic or need some business advice? Tell us about it at morethanwork@peopleccg.com

In this week's episode, the People Centric team talks about the importance of a solid strategic plan and how all employees can (and should) get involved in strategic planning - not just managers and executives!

We are human. We make mistakes. And some of those mistakes will happen at work, with our coworkers, or with our boss. So what do you do? Is there a good way to deal with mess ups? Don, Diana, Matt, and Bethany discuss their tips for navigating after you make a mistake.

In a world where tabloid politics and social media memes collide with complex issues, it seems that we are increasingly divided as a community and society. In this episode the People Centric team talks about ways that we can approach divisive issues that build trust rather than create sides.

The ever-elusive work / life balance discussion is re-hashed with the People Centric team. They discuss if work / life balance exists, how to work towards it, and how to build an environment that supports both work and home and benefits employers and employees.

The team regularly talks about the importance of role clarity. In this episode they share the roles that are, commonly, the most broad and the least clear – and what can be done about it!

There are two definitions of empowerment: one in which it is something that is given to you, one in which it is something you find within yourself. Find out which definition the People Centric team believes in when they talk about when we say "Empowerment".

The team talks about how job clarity can lead to job satisfaction. They discuss the importance of job descriptions, finding your place, and understanding your purpose to lead to ultimate job happiness.

The workforce is facing a lot of problems right now, some due to the pandemic, but some due to something we have known is coming for a long time: the sansdemic. Baby boomers are exiting the workforce at very high numbers, and the pandemic has only accelerated that. Listen to the team unpack the issues in the workforce in this week's episode.

On this episode the group talks about what teams can do to keep good talent! And if you are looking for a job, what you can do to find the right fit. Listen now to hear all about how to find a great team and keep them all together!

We all negotiate, with our spouses, our kids, our bosses, for better pay, for more benefits, for a bigger office, or even a new computer. The team talks about how to negotiate well so that everyone is happy in this week's episode.

In this episode the team provides all the best tips and tricks to become a good change agent! Learn how to move projects, processes, and people forward!

As consultants we hear many of the same "themes" over and over again. So, in this episode the team shares a little tough love with everyone and shares the time when they say, "Just stop doing that!"

You asked for it, and we abide. We had so many people reach out and ask for more info on us, our team, and our company. So here is the episode to learn all about People Centric: Don Harkey, Diana Royalty, Matt Griswold, and Bethany Taff.

At some point in your career you are going to have to lead a meeting. Fortunately for you, we have some tips and tricks that we can share! Find out how expert facilitators engage others, come to solutions, move projects forward, and leverage everyone on a team in this episode!

On this episode the team discusses the hiring shortage. It seems everywhere we turn we hear that it is difficult to hire people, but not all of our clients are feeling this pain. Why do some companies have plenty of applicants and others have none? Is this "pandemic hiring shortage" real or is it a symptom of something more?

Today the team discusses a common problem that happens during discussion and conflict. It is called Switchtracking - and it is more prevalent than you would guess.

Going back to the office is a hot topic right now. But at More than Work, we know it is more than going back to the office. What conversations, considerations, and expectations need to be had to have a safe, happy, healthy, and less stressful return for everyone? We discuss (and meander) in this week's episode.