Workplace Hugs

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon delve into the enduring appeal of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and its lessons on embracing new perspectives, remembering one's core identity, and the importance of experimentation without fully committing to drastic changes.

Episode Notes In this episode of "Workplace Hugs," Rami and Shannon discuss late-night talk show hosts, focusing on Conan O'Brien's tumultuous experience with "The Tonight Show" and the subsequent rise of Jimmy Fallon. They explore the concept of promises made in the workplace and the uncertainty of future opportunities, reflecting on the importance of valuing diverse life expe...

Episode Notes In this Workplace Hugs episode, Shannon and Rami discuss the concept of creating a healthy work habits checklist. Shannon shares examples of such checklists tailored to different needs, whether it's about establishing boundaries or ramping up productivity, encouraging listeners to create their own personalized lists for accountability and self-care.

Episode Notes In this Workplace Hugs episode, Shannon and Rami discuss how Canva, a company known for its design suite, has integrated empathy into its workplace culture. They explore Canva's emphasis on empathy in communication, work processes, and leadership.

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon explore the concept of "Eddie would go," inspired by legendary surfer Eddie Aikau's fearless approach to surfing and saving lives.

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami delve into the art of persuasion, offering practical tips on how to influence others effectively without authority, emphasizing the importance of understanding stakeholders, aligning to a shared purpose, crafting a compelling narrative, and playing the long game by nurturing relationships over time.

Episode Notes We are back with part 2 of or recruiter panel In this week's episode of Workplace Hugs. Rami and Shannon are joined again by 4 amazing recruiters again to help you answer the most common questions about the job hunting process. Alma( https://www.linkedin.com/in/almameeker/ ), Caroline( https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinewilson/ ), Katelyn( https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelynmcmahan/...

Episode Notes In this week's episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon are joined by 4 amazing recruiters to help you answer the most common questions about the job hunting process. Alma( https://www.linkedin.com/in/almameeker/ ), Caroline( https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinewilson/ ), Katelyn( https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelynmcmahan/ ), and Sarah( https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-shinsky-a...

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon explore the concept of a learning culture, explaining its benefits and offering practical tips on how to cultivate it in your workplace and even your family life.

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon explore the art of diaries through the lens of Julia Child's culinary notes, discussing how diaries reflect priorities, the importance of repetition in mastering skills, and how rejection is an inevitable part of growth.

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami discuss comfort strategies, sharing personal insights and tips for finding solace in challenging times. From identifying comfort movies to practicing sensory exploration, they offer practical advice for navigating stress and uncertainty with grace.

Episode Notes In this week's episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon draw intriguing parallels between Charles Dickens and Prince, exploring their shared traits of challenging beginnings, prolific creativity, and the unconventional concept of needing 10,000 hours of consumption for mastery.

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon look into the intriguing concept of Occam's Razor—a simple yet powerful problem-solving principle.

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami talk about a sensitive topic – navigating work while grieving. Shannon shares personal experiences and offers five practical tips for those dealing with grief.

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami delve into the theme of building trust in professional relationships. They explore the evolving expectations of trustworthiness, emphasizing that trust goes beyond just delivering results.

Episode Notes In this week’s episode, Liane Davey, leadership expert and author of "The Good Fight," joins Shannon and Rami on Workplace Hugs. The trio dives deep into the concept of productive conflict, challenging the common notion that disagreement is akin to rowing in opposite directions. Leanne introduces the TARP exercise, a unique approach to team dynamics, urging listeners to red...

Episode Notes In this Workplace Hugs episode, Rami and Shannon dive into the art of listening, sharing five tips to become a stellar listener. They discuss the power of giving undivided attention, practicing active listening, avoiding interruptions, clarifying understanding, and empathizing with others.

Episode Notes In this Episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon delve into the concept that a company is not a family, challenging the idea that work relationships should mirror familial bonds. They discuss a quote from Netflix, highlighting the difference between a family and a dream team in the workplace.

Episode Notes In this Workplace Hugs episode, Shannon and Rami explore the idea of achieving anything by discussing the quote, "In order to get something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done." They break down the "get" and "do" energies, favoring an inside-out approach centered on feeling emotions rather than mere action.

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon explore the intriguing history of the Academy Awards. Rami, an avid fan of the Oscars, shares insights from a book called "Oscar Wars" by Michael Shulman. Rami identifies three key themes from the book that resonate with workplace and life lessons: the need to beat the system to change it, the importance of fixing things m...

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami discuss how to engage a disengaged manager in your career development. They provide a step-by-step approach for employees to proactively assess their skills, have a dialogue with their manager about their career goals and development needs, and work collaboratively to create a development plan.

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon discuss the concept of people hesitating to speak up about potential problems or issues at work, drawing parallels from "The Lord of the Rings" where characters notice a looming threat but are reluctant to voice their concerns. They explore ways to create a culture where employees feel comfortable sharing their observation...

Episode Notes In this week's episode, hosts Shannon and Rami discuss the book "Stolen Focus" by Johann Herr and explore the challenges of attention in the modern world filled with constant distractions. They provide eight practical tips and tricks to help listeners reclaim their focus, including adopting a 10-minute rule before checking your phone, using time boxing to schedule tasks, ch...

Episode Notes In this episode of "Workplace Hugs," hosts Shannon and Rami discuss signs that indicate you might be ready for the next opportunity in your career. They offer valuable insights such as exceeding expectations, having student partners who seek your guidance, thinking about the bigger picture, having a clear idea of what you want to pursue next, and reflecting on whether you p...

Episode Notes In this episode of "Workplace Hugs," Rami and Shannon discuss the phenomenon of doing the wave at sporting events and how it only takes one enthusiastic person to start a movement. They reminisce about the joy of participating in the wave and share insights into how one passionate individual can initiate change or inspire others to join in various activities, from dancing t...