People Centric Podcast

The little white lie, it's no big deal. But it does contradict the whole truth and nothing but the truth sentiment. So which one is right? Let's say your boss asks you to be totally honest with her - and being totally honest would mean that you tell her that she is not as good of a communicator as she thinks she is and that oftentimes she is the reason projects aren't delivered as promised or on t...

If I said that someone was an "old school manager" you would probably think of someone who micromanages, doesn't communicate things well, and frankly, isn't a good manager. So the People Centric team thought they should break down the aspects of old-school management and talk through the bad and the good! Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic suggestio...

We have all heard of extroverts and introverts - and some of us even know what ambiverts are, but what do these labels really mean? Furthermore, is the workforce set up to have a bias toward one of these groups over another? Listen to this episode to hear the People Centric team talk about: what exactly it means to be an introvert or an extrovert how people and workplace policy could be biased tow...

Supervisor, Manager, Director, Executive... so many layers of management . Have you ever wondered what all of these people do? Why do we need so many different types of leaders and what should they each be focusing on? In this episode, the team breaks down what each type of manager should be doing AND how to best interact with them. Don also mentions a story about executive Michael Kiolbassa, and...

We need each other at work. We rely on other people to get things done and move things forward. But have you ever been in a situation where you feel like you did everything you could and it still just did not work? Have you ever felt like you wouldn't have changed what you did, but you were wanting an entirely different outcome? In this episode, the People Centric team discusses what happens when...

Thank you, Gracias, Grazie, Merci, Xièxiè nǐ, gamsahabnida, aitäh, Danke, mahalo. Saying a simple thank you can be so impactful. When was the last time you showed appreciation? When was the last time that felt appreciated? In this episode, the People Centric Team talks about appreciation in the workplace and the impact it has on those relationships. Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for...

We have all been there - feeling overworked and over work. There are things that you can do to set good boundaries, realign expectations, and find a way to feel less stressed at work and this episode breaks it down for us. 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 hearing from you and here is how you can g...

People are quiet quitting everywhere. The People Centric team has been talking about "quiet quitting" for years now, we just called it something different: disengagement. Studies have shown that about 51% of the workforce is disengaged. Quiet quitting is not new and it is not going away. It is why we started People Centric! Listen to this episode to hear about what we think of the quiet quitting p...

Comparison is the thief of joy. And when things don't measure up to our expectations, our own comparison between the expectation and the reality can make for a pretty crummy situation. On this episode, the People Centric team talks through what happens when we compare, what we can do to shift our mindset, and how to deal when we realize that our reality will just never be what we expected. Have qu...

Tunnel Vision, Blind Spots, Laser Focused - whatever you want to call it, when a person is viewing something through their own lens and focusing intently on that thing, it can have both good and bad outcomes! In this episode the People Centric Team discusses: How to see your own blind spots - because, you know, you are blind to them, so... Understanding when you should point out tunnel vision with...

Learning when to speak up and when to stand down are hard life lessons. In this episode, the People Centric Team discusses best practices for when to speak up, considerations for not speaking up, and general tips for choosing the battles in the war called work. 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 hea...

Your gender should not matter at work. But does it? The People Centric Team wanted to start the conversation around women and men and how they are seen in different roles at work. 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 hearing from you and here is how you can get us: Website: www.peoplecentric.com/conta...

What are 2 or 3 things you hope people say about you at your funeral? Find out what the People Centric team said and why we think it is something all leaders should think about. 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 hearing from you and here is how you can get us: Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact...

"What you think about you bring about!" Here the People Centric team discusses why Mindset Matters! And it isn't all sunshine and rainbows - find out more about: How to recognize your mindset Best practices for preparing your mind for positivity and clarity How to shift your mindset when you need to When to address a negative mindset with others Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for adv...

Have you ever felt like you aren't good enough at your job and that you are just waiting for people to find out that you aren't qualified enough to be doing the work that you are doing? Experts estimate that up to 84% of people have felt this way at some point in their careers! It is called Imposter Syndrome and many, many people experience it. Listen as the People Centric team unpacks this topic:...

Big visions come with big challenges. It is difficult to get people to not just see a vision, but then go after it with passion and purpose! Have you ever had a vision that you knew was the right vision and then struggled to get people to follow you? Have you ever worked for someone that had an unrealistic vision? The People Centric team talks about visions and the challenges of dreaming big in th...

The People Centric team is often asked about our favorite development books, podcasts, and resources - so we compiled them here and talked about them for you! 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 hearing from you and here is how you can get us: Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: more...

"Be the best you that you can be today" - Motivational Quotes: some days they get you going and some days they elicit a massive eye roll . On this episode The People Centric team talks through the very earliest part of motivation - the desire. We explore why sometimes you can find motivation and sometimes you can't. We also discuss what happens when leaders try to motivate others and just get the...

Most people don't think that they need to worry about a succession plan, because those are only for senior leaders, executives, or owners. But the truth is we all need some sort of succession plan! Having a plan for allowing someone else to step into your current role allows you to not get trapped by becoming "irreplaceable"! You should be thinking about building a succession plan if you: have a f...

Our work at People Centric has led us to realize that great leaders focus on building their skills in 5 key areas: People, Process, Communication, Management, and Strategy. In this episode, we break down each of these areas and define what you can do to build your leadership skills! We talk through tough introspective questions like: Are you in the right role that leverages your unique strengths a...

We all have our own set of unique skills and strengths. Most of the time we use these strengths without even realizing they are special to us and help us in ways we haven't ever considered. On this episode, the People Centric Team talks about these unique strengths: Why is it not easy to know your own unique strengths? How do our strengths help us in work, and how do they hold us back? What role c...

As consultants for People Centric, there are things that we hear over and over from leaders - and today we are sharing the common phrases that we hear - and then contradict! If you are a manager and have ever said one of these phrases, this podcast is for you: "Talent is rare and it is hard to find good people" "No one cares anymore!" "I have no idea what people are thinking! I can't read minds" "...

Do you know about the Passion Paradox? The People Centric team reveals that there are two sides to being passionate at work: - the passion that makes you productive, that keeps you seeking innovation, and that encourages forward momentum OR - the passion that makes people think that they are always right and everyone else is wrong, that makes you believe that no one else cares, and that makes you...

There will be a time in your career that you become a toxic employee - it happens! And you might be thinking, "I would never" or "I care too much to become toxic" but - our definition of toxic has to do with misalignment, influence, and engagement - and it is easy for anyone to get there! In the latest episode of More Than Work we talk through: what it means to be toxic at work what happens if you...

There are so many pitfalls that can happen when trying to communicate. In this episode, @MaryLing talks about how some people didn't understand her intent when she said the phrase, "Bless Your Heart". And @DonHarkey explains a situation where a cultural barrier prevented team members from being able to build trusted relationships with one another. The People Centric team talks through these conver...