People Centric Podcast

With all of us feeling a little like we are rushing from one thing to the next - back to back zoom meetings, check emails on our way to lunch, eating lunch while reading reports, then meetings, then follow ups - we pondered the need for pacing ourselves at work. In today's episode, we talk about how to pace ourselves, set boundaries, and manage client expectations.   Have questions about this topi...

Do you ever feel like your boss doesn't know where you are coming from or doesn't understand what you do, and then they have the audacity to review your performance? Have you ever sat in a review and outright disagree with your manager's assessment? You are not alone. In today's People Centric Podcast episode, the team discusses what should happen if you disagree with your performance appraisal. L...

We recently saw a video of a manager swooping in to save their employee for any and all situations. It is a great video and makes people feel like there is hope at work. It reminds all of us of times when our managers threw us under the bus and made us long for this other version of a manager - the hero manager. The link to this video is below. In today's episode of the People Centric Podcast we d...

The Pre-Talk Playbook: Navigating Conversations with Leadership Sometimes team members know before leadership when the company's values aren't being upheld and when the culture isn't feeling great. So what do you do before you talk to your leader, and when is (or isn't) it time to get them involved? Listen as the People Centric Team talks about this and shares a people centric truth about when eff...

Our thoughts drive our behaviors. And when we have thoughts that are not aligned with how the world really is, our behaviors reflect that; it shows up in how we lead, how we work with others, and how we perceive ourselves. In today's episode of the People Centric Podcast the team breaks down three types of "head trash" and discusses why it is important to identify it, how it is affecting us and ou...

Our thoughts drive our behaviors. And when we have thoughts that are not aligned with how the world really is, our behaviors reflect that; it shows up in how we lead, how we work with others, and how we perceive ourselves. In today's episode of the People Centric Podcast the team breaks down three types of "head trash" and discusses why it is important to identify it, how it is affecting us and ou...

"Disengagement is on the rise in America's workplaces. But the right strategies can keep your employees connected." In this podcast, the People Centric team breaks down our thoughts on strategies to address employee disengagement and how we agree or disagree with other trusted sources and the guidance they provide. Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic...

Let's face it, most of us work because we need money. But if we all need the money, we might as well seek to find a place to work that accomplishes more than just the money part. On today's episode of the People Centric Podcast, we are talking about why we do what we do, how to find a more fulfilling work place, and what to do if you aren't happy in your work. Listen now!   Have questions about th...

We believe that when organizations have clear key objectives it makes it easier for everyone to know what winning looks like. But we also know that company key objectives are great to have, but don't always mean a lot to the people who have to, you know, actually do the work. It is so common to see grand key objectives, but then front line staff just really hoping that they can get to the four urg...

You know when you are having a really bad day and someone cheerfully points out that, "It could be worse" or that you should "look on the bright side." And then you want to push those people into the street... yeah, we do too. And those things happen on a bigger level when it comes to work and managers. We have seen companies who have a toxic positivity culture and gloss over massive revenue losse...

Spill the tea and do it for the plot. Gossip gets a bad rap. And, it probably should, because generally gossip is used to tear down others, question other's choices, or generally diminish someone. In today's episode of the People Centric Podcast the team discusses how the concept of good gossip and how to effectively build others up when they are not around. Listen Now.     Have questions about th...

We all spend time in our own heads thinking about the next meeting, what we need to make for dinner, errands we need to run, the list of to-dos, clients that we need to follow up with, and a million other things. But spending too much time in our head and not focusing to be present can have serious consequences, that can lead to anxiety, a lack of feeling satisfied, or even burnout. Our People Cen...

As the People Centric team watches news unfold about companies that focus on profits, we ask ourselves, "What happens if organizations focus on People instead of Profits?" which then poses the question, is the whole point of running a company or owning a business to make money? In this episode of the People Centric Podcast, the team talks about profits, quality, leadership, and the point of busine...

Well, it ain't the most exciting topic in the world - but it may be one of the most important systems within a company, on today's episode of the People Centric Podcast we are talking about Performance Management Systems. We discuss how leaders can best manage performance, give feedback, and discuss the ways that performance management affects not just managers and employees, but entire teams and,...

We have heard the phrase, "You are either resilient or you are not and kids these days are not resilient!" And of course, we wanted to have a conversation about this. On today's episode of the People Centric Podcast the team talks about how to facilitate resilience, build trust, and manage uncomfortable growth moments. Listen Now.    Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our...

In the consulting world, we have grown used to thinking outside the box and, frankly, being weird. In the workforce today we see employers needing to adopt 'weird' practices to be a desirable employer. In this episode, the People Centric team discusses practices that we think should be standard, but are still considered 'weird' by many managers. Learn more by listening now to attract and retain th...

At work, we all have things that bug us: that person who can never remember 3 steps of the process, the person who is constantly losing their badge and has to be let in every morning, the person who never hits a deadline and then blames it on others. And we have things that keep us up at night: the thing the boss said that you keep replaying over and over or the drama that includes you when you ne...

We talk about how engagement is the foundation of high functioning teams, but in all seriousness - how do you create engagement? In this episode of the People Centric Podcast, the team discusses where leaders fail with engagement and our best tips to help engage a team. It isn't easy, but this is a great starting point. Listen now!    Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from ou...

It seems more and more people are doing more than just "working for the weekend."  We are now working from vacation time to vacation time!  According to Gallup, over 50% of today's workers are disengaged with their jobs.  This means that they are just going through the motions of their day to day.  Our goal at People Centric is to help break that cycle.  We want people to love what they do and bec...

We have all heard "No" throughout our lives - from our parents, teachers, and bosses. We have probably all pitched a good idea, asked to update a process, asked for a raise or promotion and got rejected. And it is generally frustrating. Knowing that we are going to continue to have to say no and also accept no, how can we as both employees and leaders do no better. In this episode of the People Ce...

As leaders, I am sure you have run into those people who just DO NOT want to be led. They resist everything, they aren't motivated, they don't seem to care about their jobs or the company, and they are simply just taking up space! We hate it when that happens! So, on this episode of the People Centric podcast we break down what you can do about it and how best to lead even the most unleadable peop...

We hear from listeners all the time that they wish their colleagues had better email etiquette. When we ask them what they mean by that, we get everything from "complaints about reply all" to "grumbling about sending emails after business hours." But in this episode we leave those comments unread and talk about the real reasons your email communications are failing you. Listen now! Have questions...

Just saying the words Performance Improvement Plan gives so many people the Ick. As an employee getting a PIP can feel punitive and scary. As a manager giving an employee a PIP can feel punitive and scary. On this episode of the People Centric Podcast, the team discusses the right way to give and receive a Performance Improvement Plan to stave off the Ick. Listen Now.    Have questions about this...

Have you heard us use the phrase, "Great Managers Play Chess?"  Well, today we are exploring and comparing the difficult task of managing people to the unique characteristics of the game of Chess. We will use our background of working with a variety of different teams to help paint a picture of effective leadership from which, we believe, everyone can benefit! What are some other ways or ideas we...

Have you ever considered shifting priorities around to see if you get a more positive, overall outcome? Do you wonder if policies and accountability go hand-in-hand? In this episode, the People Centric Team shares some of their firsthand impacts, experiences, and outcomes that this shifting has had on them. Take a listen!   Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Hav...