Workplace Hugs

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when interviewing, how to leave the best impression and really challenge your interviewer so they want to hire you.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when getting a new leader up to speed, how to make sure you both succeed and put your best foot forward.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when they were looking to get promoted, how to set yourself up for success and make sure people think of you when that next role opens up.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when negotiating a raise, how to approach it the right way and tips for making sure you get the raise you deserve(if you deserve it).

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when starting a new role or joining a new company and getting up to speed as quickly as possible.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when dealing with a culture they didn't mesh with and how to make the best of it or make it work for you.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when dealing with a significant failure and how to learn from it and what it takes to move past it.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when trying to find the best way to have work life balance and some tips on how to make sure it continues.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when dealing with a crappy manager and how to make the best of that situation.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when applying for and looking for a new job.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when they first became a leader of team and had direct reports.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when trying to find a mentor and understanding the best approach for mentor/mentee success.

Episode Notes In these SideHug episodes the focus is more on quick advice Rami & Shannon wish they had in certain circumstances rather than dissecting a book or article. In this episode Rami & Shannon discuss advice they wish they had when dealing with a crappy manager and how to make the best of that situation.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss emotional intelligence (EQ) concepts from the article “Primal Leadership: The Hidden Driver of Great Performance” by Goleman, Boyatzis, and Mckee. They look at why EQ matters, the four components of EQ, reflect on areas when they witnessed leaders with great or not so great EQ levels (themselves included). Lastly, Rami & Shannon offer helpful insights o...

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon unpack the book “Leonardo Da Vinci: by Walter Issacson and analyze one of Da Vinci’s To-Do lists and compare it to one of Rami’s. They look at how being perpetually curious and infusing your interests into them can make your list of tasks more enjoyable and rewarding.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss a few key concepts shared in the book Crucial Conversations by Patterson, Greeny, McMillan, and Switzler. They look at what make a conversation crucial, review the 7 key principles outlined in the book, and reflect on past “crucial conversations” of their own that could have been better. Lastly, they share a few tips for talking when stakes are high.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss the book “Made To Stick” by Chip and Dan Heath and the 6 things that make an idea sticky. They go through one of the Stickiest ideas – JFK speech about landing on the moon and break it down to understand why it was so successful. Shannon and Rami also look at how to apply this to your work life and the novel idea of a personal mission statement.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss Simon Sinek’s Ted Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Action.” They look the golden circle framework engage in healthful debate on Simon’s work, reflect on their own leadership communication wins & blunders, and share how you might apply these in your work life.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss When Breathe Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. They try to figure out how to infuse more meaning/empathy/deepness to our day to day interactions and show people that we care on a more regular basis.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss Chained to the Desk by Bryan E. Robinson. They review the key characteristics that distinguish workaholics from hard workers, reflect on their own WART (work addiction risk test) levels and tendencies, societal norms & values around work ethic and some helpful ways you might support yourself or a loved one dealing with work addiction.

Episode Notes Rami & Shannon discuss Wired to Care by Dev Patnaik. They find out how human empathy makes you a better innovator, they go through some examples of innovative products and try to understand what we can learn from them and finally some tips for more human centered innovation.

Episode Notes In this episode of “Workplace Hugs” Rami and Shannon discuss the BuzzFeed article "How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation"by Anne Helen Petersen. They look at the six main causes of burnout, analyze what burnout looks like and have a few ideas on how to accomplish those gargantuan To-Do lists if you are feeling burnout.

Episode Notes In this episode of “Workplace Hugs” Rami and Shannon discuss the book Getting Grit by Caroline Adams Miller. They look at the 10 authentic grit characteristics, where grit is good (and perhaps harmful), why Millennials might get a bad rap on grit and how you can grow your own grit in helpful ways.

Episode Notes In this episode of "Workplace Hugs" Rami and Shannon discuss "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" by Walter Isaacson. They look at why being liked is worse than being disliked and how to win arguments without actually debating.

Episode Notes On the inaugural episode of "Workplace Hugs" Rami and Shannon talk about the book "Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well" by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen. They dig in to understand the idea of a Second Score and how to approach both giving and receiving feedback.