The Weekly Workplace

Time may be a finite resource, but energy is a totally different story. As a leader, you’ll act as a solar panel powering everything that goes on inside the workplace. In this fourth-part episode, Dewey, Rae, & Bryana discuss a unique resource to understand your energy, and provide strategies for empowering your team, all while working smarter, not harder. This episode is part four of a five part...

Communicating clearly and succinctly is key to creating a high-performing, dynamic team. In this third episode of a five-part series, learn how to set expectations, empower through coaching, and create a culture accustomed to change.   This episode is part three of a five part Leadership Lane series.  Schedule  your FREE consultation for executive/professional coaching. Take  the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotion...

Great leaders are inspiring. They know where they are headed; the visions they are trying to create, and have the unique ability to enlist others who can help them get there. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss the importance of defining your vision as your firm foundation in building your leadership skills, and provide examples of unique approaches to creating it.  This episode is par...

The pathway to leadership is an inner journey that begins with an honest examination of who you are, and helps you envision the kind of leader you want to be. It's about understanding yourself and how that understanding shapes your decisions, actions, and your influence with others. In this LIVE first part of a five part series episode, join Missouri Training Institute's Dewey Thompson, Rae Lyon,...

As the old saying goes, "Money can't buy happiness." Despite this, a new Gallup study found the importance of increased pay for job seekers has risen from #4 to #1 since 2015. Going from The Great Resignation to now a Great Reshuffle has many employers looking at innovative ways to attract and retain talent, including a new price tag on positions. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana break-down...

It is not just the number of contacts you make but the impression you leave behind. Knowing what makes you unique and communicating it in sound bites is vital to your business reputation. Your “personal brand” must be obvious, recognizable, and portable. In this LIVE podcast episode Dr. Rob Jones , Director of Integrated Marketing Communications for MU Extension & Engagement joined the roundtable...

First came "Quiet Quitting" where employees psychologically withdrawal from their organization. Now, we're seeing "Quiet Firing" where managers allow employees to have truly toxic or miserable experiences at work as a way to squeeze them out, according to Gallup Workplace . In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss this concept, the consequences of it on the organization as a whole, and iden...

Every second our brain takes in about 11 million pieces of information . With that amount of information, it's only expected that there might be a few misfires in response - including passing judgement. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss the problems and benefits that come with passing judgement.  Schedule  your FREE consultation for executive/professional coaching. Take  the EQ-i 2.0...

We've all done it. Whether it's that big project that appears daunting or simply a chore we'd rather ignore - procrastination gets the best of us. In this LIVE podcast episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss why we're often sucked into procrastinating and what we can do about it.  To view the Facebook Live replay of this episode visit the Missouri Training Institute page .  Schedule  your FREE con...

For six and a half years Dr. Marshall Stewart , Vice Chancellor for Extension & Engagement and Chief Engagement Officer for UM System, has boldly led the land-grant mission of the University of Missouri . He envisioned a 21st century model for extension and engagement , and he mobilized talents, resources, and research across the state to make the vision a reality. On December 9th, Dr. Stewart ann...

We’ve all heard of the State of the Union Address. It’s a report by the president to congress on the status of the country and what they propose to do in the upcoming year to lead our country forward. Well, we propose workplaces do a State of Being Address, where we periodically check in with our workplaces to get a status update and then propose what we are going to do next. Join Dewey, Rae, and...

It's the end of 2022, and season 2! Join Dewey, Rae, and Bryana as they reflect on the year and discuss exciting things to come in 2023.  Take  the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence) or ELI assessment. Schedule  your FREE consultation for executive/professional coaching. mti@missouri.edu   I  573.882.2860  I  mti.missouri.edu Submit  your episode idea.

From taking care of the people to managing the bottom line, leaders are required to perform a great deal of emotional labor. Despite the mental fatigue or the wear and tear on their bodies from this, they’re often pushed to continue doing more with less. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss how to avoid the costs of emotional labor and support leaders as they perform. Take  the EQ-i 2.0...

As a leader, when was the last time you asked for feedback from your employees? And even if you’ve asked, how can you be sure they’re giving you an honest response? In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss the barriers to providing feedback to leaders and provide tips for overcoming them. Take  the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence) or ELI assessment. Schedule  your FREE consultation for exe...

From holiday parties to shopping to planning to traveling and dealing with dear Uncle Fred, chances are your momentum at work is slowing down – or may be at a standstill. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss how to manage the competing demands and expectations during the holiday season. Take  the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence) or ELI assessment. Schedule  your FREE consultation for e...

Whether it's the leaves, football, the holidays, or even the pumpkin spice lattes, one's thing's certain - the Fall season means a little something different to everyone. In this special Fall episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana chat all things Fall and discuss some considerations for leaders as the year starts winding down.  Take  the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence) or ELI assessment. Schedule  your...

“Rewarding” high-performing team with more work is not a new reality – it’s a tale as old as time. But with The Great Resignation, employees may be left covering more than their fair share already and as the supervisor, you must determine when enough is enough. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss how front-line supervisors can intervene when the team has too much work. Take  the EQ-i 2...

In a recent study conducted by MIT’s Sloan School of Management, it found that a toxic workplace culture is the number one reason people leave their jobs and is 10.4 times more likely to contribute to attrition than compensation. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana break down what a toxic workplace is, signs to look for, and what you can do about it. Take  the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence)...

Whether it's in the media or in our day-to-day conversations, intergenerational conflicts can be exaggerated. For years, Missouri Training Institute has received questions, even requests for training, on how to lead across generations. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana answer the question - and the response may not be so surprising after all.  Take  the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence) or E...

Perfectionism may seem, well, perfect at first glance, however, growing evidence suggests it can affect many facets of life including meaningfulness, satisfaction, and overall work/life balance. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana define perfectionism, give real-life examples of the impact it can have on those around you, and list some strategies to overcome perfectionist tendencies.  Take  th...

When COVID-19 shut down offices, author Simon Sinek said, “Nothing replaces human contact.” We were told relationships would either get better or they would get worse, but nothing would stay the same. Two years later, we’re still trying to recoup connection with each other. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana break down what it takes to build and maintain deep connection with others. Take  the...

For some people it’s difficult to connect with emotions, for others it’s all too easy. But both have one thing in common – the discomfort and sometimes avoidance of "negative" emotions. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana talk about the benefits of "negative" emotions and how to use the information we receive from them in meaningful ways. Take the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence) or ELI asses...

According to Gallup , "quiet quitters" make up at least 50% of the U.S. workforce -- probably more . Over the last month, conversations about this trend have scattered far and wide on social media, but is it really a new concept? In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss what "quiet quitting is" and breakdown what the real problem is for workplaces.  Schedule  your FREE consultation for exec...

In a world where we spend a lot of time describing what we do and how we do it, it's time to change the narrative. Join Dewey, Rae, and Bryana in this episode as they discuss the importance of discussing WHY we do what we do.  Schedule  your FREE consultation for executive/professional coaching. mti@missouri.edu   I  573.882.2860  I  mti.missouri.edu Submit  your episode idea. Subscribe  to our ne...

At Missouri Training Institute our approach to executive and professional coaching is to form a partnership with clients through a thought-provoking conversation that inspires personal and professional growth. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss the differences between coaching in the workplace and professional coaching, as well as the benefits of discovering your own greatness with th...