People Centric Podcast

If you are a manager that is looking for talent, you may be thinking it doesn't exist!  The reality is that we are in the middle of what we are calling, The Perfect Storm.  Two things are happening at the same time and it is making work more difficult!  Boomers are retiring earlier than we anticipated and that leaves a significant experience gap on our teams.  Also, throw in the fact that there is...

Hey! Listen Up! I am kidding, that is not how listening works. Listening is intentional. It is a practiced skill that is honed over time. And we are here to help you learn how to be a better listener and thus a better communicator! The People Centric Team has put together an episode for you that has some great tips for both being an effective listener and asking others to listen better. Listen now...

Have you ever wondered how decisions to hire are made and how it is decided if you promote someone or hire an external candidate? Well, spoiler alert - sometimes it is never talked about beforehand. So, the People Centric team is here to talk through it for you! In this episode, we talk through why companies would choose to hire internally vs externally, how to prepare internal candidates for prom...

It is often looked down upon to have negative emotions at work. Emotions like frustration, regret, tension, or sadness can be misconstrued in many ways. It is generally accepted that at work you must be positive and bring solutions - but what if you are simply having a human moment and show that you are frustrated? Is this good? Can negative emotions be positive? In this episode, the People Centri...

If you have been listening to the podcast for a while now, you know that the People Centric Team talks a lot about conflict. We believe that conflict can be healthy and it is a cornerstone for building trust. But what happens when people at work disagree with each other? What happens if you disagree with your boss? In this episode, we break down key elements of disagreeing better at work.    Have...

We have seen bad managers get hired time and time again - and we are sure that you have had a bad manager at some point in your career. In this episode the People Centric Team breaks down what each level of manager should be doing (and we did a full podcast on this, which you can find here:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-fdcac-1353205 ) and how to evaluate if a leader is any good at leading befor...

It has almost become a cliche phrase and people begin to roll their eyes when they hear, "you have to meet people where they are", but at People Centric this phrase is a key tenant of how we do what we do. In this episode, the team discusses why this is such an important principle and how you can do it too. Listen Now.    Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have...

We have been told recently that the way People Centric approaches problems is weird. The way we teach others to find solutions is weird. But successful! So, we thought we would break down why we address problems and obstacles the way that we do and share how you can do it too. We say that successful people don't have different problems, successful people think differently. Listen now to hear more...

Have you ever been doing a great job at work only to find out later that your boss didn't think that you were doing a great job? In our work, we have found that oftentimes managers think their employees are working on (or should be working on) things totally different from what they are actually working on. This leads to frustration on both sides and sometimes leads to employees quitting or manage...

Do you have a best friend at work? This is one of Gallup's famous G12 Survey Questions that helps determine if an employee is engaged, disengaged, or toxic. Because having friends at work matters - but it is also tricky. In this episode, the People Centric Team breaks down the upsides and downsides of relationships at work. Listen Now.  Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from...

Most of us have given or received snarky feedback at some point. In this episode, you'll hear some confessions from the People Centric Team. Do you think it is ever OK to use even a touch of humor or sarcasm to convey feedback in a memorable or engaging way?  Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic suggestion? Just want to say Hello? Do it! We love heari...

Have you ever thought about not taking a promotion? In this episode the People Centric team talks through the pros and cons of promotions, how different generations view growth and promotions, and how the workforce is changing its mind when it comes to moving up the corporate ladder.    Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic suggestion? Just want to say...

Is it an employer's responsibility to help its employees? It is a question that we have been pondering lately. So, the People Centric Team unpacked it more in this episode a discussed when employers should care, how they should care, and what happens if they don't.    Part of this discussion was inspired by this article from Forbes.com.  Employee Engagement Has Failed So Focus On Individual Human...

In our careers, all of us will learn and grow over time. So what happens when you want to learn and grow but feel stuck in the same position? Or worse, what happens if you are a manager of someone who wants to grow but you can't afford to lose them in the position they are currently in? We see this scenario for both managers and employees all the time. In this episode, the People Centric team talk...

We have heard managers say, "don't bring me problems without solutions" but what if the solution is difficult, requires some brainstorming, or needs some more people involved? In this episode, the People Centric team breaks down the times when employees and managers need each other for effective problem solving and how to do it best.   Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from o...

It is the new year! And as we often hear phrases like, "New Year, New You!" and "Tell everyone your resolutions!!" the team at People Centric decided to give practical advice for goal setting. In this episode, we talk about the goals we need as humans, including rest and fuel. We discuss goals in which we have succeeded and goals in which we have failed and how each of those can be a good thing if...

In this episode, we delve into the captivating realm of narrative paradigms and their profound influence. Stories aren't just confined to books or movies; they play a pivotal role in organizational dynamics, shaping how teams collaborate, leaders inspire, and employees engage. How do different narratives influence decision-making processes within teams? Share with us the impact a narrative paradig...

The holidays are here again and everyone is building their wishlists! We decided to build the ultimate workplace wishlist - the things that all managers and employees wish for. Listen now to hear what you can do to make those wishes come true!  Here are the links to other podcasts mentioned in this episode: Communication Styles The Culture Grid Mission, Vision, and Values Making Motivation Empower...

Just go talk to them! It sounds like an easy solution - and it is a solution the advisors at People Centric use often. We are firm believers that communication is the key to solving almost any cultural or interpersonal conflict. But what happens when you actually have to go and have a difficult conversation when you are upset, or when you don't like the other person? HOW are you supposed to do tha...

This is an interview that People Centric CEO and Founder, Don Harkey, did with a local radio station. Don shared his insights on the workforce in 2023, everything from Quiet Quitting to burnout. Don discusses how organizations responded, what employees are thinking about that response, and how 2023 will shape the workforce of 2024. Listen Now. Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advic...

Let's talk about burnout in the US. Some studies state that 89% of employees have experienced burnout in the past year. That is alarmingly high! That is almost the entire workforce has felt burnt out! So, the People Centric team does a deep dive about what it is, how to recognize it on your team, how to combat it, and what to do if you are stuck in it too long! Listen now. Have questions about thi...

It is that time of year again - the hustle and bustle is here. And we get busy with life and family and parties and presents and WORK. It is a busy time for everyone in all aspects of our lives. So, the People Centric team is helping you take a minute to find your thankful mindset - so you don't become the office Grinch.    Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Hav...

Psssst... Want a pro tip: Not everything is important. Not everything is Urgent. Not everything needs attention right now. We can say that, but what happens when it starts to feel that way? Or when a manager starts to act like everything is on fire all the time? In this episode, we discuss how we can determine what is urgent and important versus what is just noise. The People Centric Team gives th...

We know that communication is the thing that all companies, managers, and coworkers struggle with. It is the number one thing that employees say needs improvement in all the organizations we work with. But if you think about it, simply saying that we need to improve communication is pretty vague. There is no real "communication standard" that people work within, there are no real communication exp...

"The people we are interviewing these days are SO ENTITLED. They demand things that we NEVER had at their age." We have heard some growing frustrations from hiring managers and company leaders and their feelings about entitlement. In this episode, the team breaks down what we think it means to be entitled, how different generations react to entitlement, and how to turn entitlement into engagement....