Psych in Business

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes Nikki Taggart, an organizational psychologist based in Ireland, who shares her fascinating journey into the world of psychology and organizational development. Nikki delves into her background, from a golf scholarship in the U.S. to her experiences in pharmaceutical sales and learning and development. The conversation unfo...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde explores the intricacies of team effectiveness models specifically focusing on Richard Hackman's model. As a psychologist and researcher, Hackman emphasizes the importance of creating comprehensive systems for teams, transcending individual behaviors. Hackman posits that team leaders should prioritize five crucial conditions to enh...

In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Kevin Stoffel, founder and owner of Strong People Systems. Kevin specializes in pre-talent screening, emotional intelligence, and leadership development. The conversation explores Kevin's diverse career path, transitioning from the technology industry to helping individuals unlock their potential. Kevin shares the...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host, Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the critical leadership skill of empathy.  Leadership is not just about authority; it's about understanding and connecting with the people you lead. Dr. Wayde distinguishes between sympathy and empathy, emphasizing that empathy involves stepping into others' shoes to better understand their feelings and thoug...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes Dr. Anna Gibson, a licensed psychologist and organization development consultant. Dr. Gibson discusses her work, emphasizing evidence and theory-informed principles of human behavior to design interventions for individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. Specializing in creating happier and healthier workplace...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host, Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the VA Team Effectiveness Model, a framework developed by the Veterans Health Administration, which employs over 400,000 individuals. The VA model consists of two interconnected ladders, each representing key dimensions of team behavior. The relationship ladder emphasizes engagement and includes steps such as civi...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Liz Sweigart, a business leader and consultant with over 20 years of experience in strategy, operations, and people. Dr. Sweigart specializes in the intersection of emerging technologies, particularly Web3, and social organizational psychology. Dr. Wayde explores Dr. Sweigart's diverse career journey, emphasizin...

In this episode of the "Psych in Business" podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde explores the importance of collaboration as a foundational leadership behavior in the business world. Dr. Wayde emphasizes that collaboration is essential not only for leaders to work effectively with their teams but also to ensure that teams themselves can work cohesively. He begins by defining collaboration as the act of t...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Ed Sherman, a psychologist, consultant, and executive coach with 40 years of experience in public safety. Dr. Sherman shares his unique journey, blending psychology with roles as a firefighter, police officer, and paramedic. He emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior in crisis situations a...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the Belbin Team Role model, a concept developed by psychologist Dr. Meredith Belbin in the 70s to understand team dynamics and enhance team effectiveness. Dr. Belbin identified nine roles crucial for team success: Resource Investigator, Team Worker, Coordinator, Plant, Monitor Evaluator, Specialist, Shaper, I...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host Dr. Ernest Wayde speaks with Dr. Allie Taylor, CEO and co-founder of Orange Kiwi, a consulting firm specializing in privately held low to mid-market businesses. With a mission to help owners and management teams during significant transitions using psychological principles. Dr. Taylor shares her background and journey, including her exper...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde provides a comprehensive summary of the prior three-week series dedicated to exploring the crucial topic of transitioning leaders provided by Dr. Schroyer, Dr. Thorne, and Dr. Ramsel, each shedding light on different facets of leadership. The first episode, featuring Dr. Schroyer, delves into the fundamental aspect of self-awa...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host Dr. Ernest Wayde speaks with Dr. Dee Ramsel. Dr. Ramsel discusses how important it is for transitioning leaders to understand how to manage the business.  Dr. Ramsel shares the integrated resource model, emphasizing the importance of integrating four types of resources: physical, financial, human, and organizational. The majority of...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde explores the critical role of influence in leadership. Dr. Wayde begins by emphasizing the significance of influence, citing research that highlights its importance in both employee and leader mental health and its potential to improve organizational performance. Dr. Wayde introduces six principles of persuasion, as arti...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host Dr. Ernest Wayde speaks with Dr. Marlene Thorn on transitioning to leadership and management. The focus for today's discussion is on managing and leading others. Dr. Thorn emphasizes the importance of understanding that leadership involves more than just a promotion and a pay increase. Rather, it requires a different skill set, and she ad...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde delves into the Tuckman stages of group development, a renowned team effectiveness model introduced by Bruce Tuckman in 1965. These stages—forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjoining—illustrate the expected development of teams as they mature and enhance relationships and leadership.  In the forming stage, team...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde kicks off a special series on leadership transitions. The focus is on the first module, "Leading Self," and Dr. Connie Schroyer, a former guest, is invited to share insights. Connie explains the importance of effective leadership, especially for those who find themselves in leadership roles without formal training. The convers...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host Dr. Ernest Wayde introduces an upcoming series on transitioning leaders. He highlights the crucial issue of leaders often lacking formal training before or during their roles, emphasizing the impact on their ability to lead effectively. Dr. Wayde discusses the importance of addressing this gap in leadership knowledge and introduces three...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host Dr. Ernest Wayde engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Kristin Wrobleski, a seasoned leader in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Wrobleski, a clinical psychologist turned business leader, shares her journey from academia to corporate leadership, emphasizing the seamless integration of psychology into the world of pharmaceuticals....

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes listeners to the new year and outlines the upcoming focus on team effectiveness models. Dr. Wayde briefly recaps the previous year's discussions on leadership development theories and emphasizes his approach, which starts with the individual leader and expands to team dynamics. The episode provides an overview of vari...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes a special guest, his wife Dr. Melinda Wayde, a gastroenterologist and business leader. Melinda shares her unique journey from aspiring missionary to a medical career, specializing in gastroenterology. The conversation delves into her role as a physician and a leader, emphasizing the importance of active listening in p...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde wraps up discussions on critical individual leadership characteristics, behaviors, and skills. He emphasizes the importance of the seven foundational traits covered in recent months, making it an excellent starting point for those new to leadership. Dr. Wayde begins by revisiting the significance of active listening, hig...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, host Dr. Ernest Wayde engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, a psychologist and senior leader with over 20 years of experience in various sectors. Dr. Pelletier, also known as MH, introduces her new book, "The Resilience Plan," focusing on the strategic integration of psychology into work performance and mental...

In the latest episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde, your host, takes us on a reflective journey through the diverse landscape of leadership theories and styles discussed throughout the past year. As the year comes to a close, Dr. Wayde emphasizes the importance of understanding these principles, drawing from his own experience of feeling unprepared when stepping into a leader...

In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, your host, Dr. Ernest Wayde welcomes Dr. Jamie Lewis-Smith, CEO and lead psychologist at Pixel Leadership Group. Dr. Lewis-Smith, also known as the "nerd lady," shares her journey from being a clinical psychologist to her current role in organizational development. She emphasizes the importance of applying psychological principles to leadership and...