Workplace Hugs

Episode Notes In the 200th episode of "Workplace Hugs," Rami and Shannon discuss the book "Anything You Can Imagine" by Ian Nathan, which explores the making of "The Lord of the Rings" by Peter Jackson. They highlight three key lessons: keeping the source material at the heart of your work, finding creative ways to overcome roadblocks, and delegating tasks while trust...

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami dive into the art of initiating a conversation about salary growth. They lay out HR-approved strategies like discussing it during annual reviews and exploring your pay grade. However, the real gem is Shannon's advice to focus on the vision of what you can contribute to the company, aligning your goals with those of your leader and t...

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon explore the wisdom of a Mark Twain quote that encourages breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable ones to get ahead. They discuss their personal experiences with this approach, whether it's Shannon organizing her extensive content ideas or Rami managing a complex children's birthday party.

Episode Notes Whether it's at work, in your family, or your hobbies--we all have teams we're a part of. But how do we know if they're healthy? And what can we do to get them healthy if they are not?

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami explore strategies to overcome career vision and goals block. They discuss techniques such as writing down everything you don't want in your career and then creating an "I'd rather be" list to clarify your desires. They also emphasize the importance of recognizing what skills give you energy and being curious about what pi...

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon discuss the concept that "the axe forgets, but the tree remembers." They explore how negative experiences, like criticism or shaming, can leave a long-lasting impact on individuals, while those delivering such experiences often forget them quickly.

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon discuss the art of waiting in line and share their own experiences of waiting in various lines. They chat about our personal experiences waiting in different lines and discuss the psychology of waiting – how time seems to warp, the impact of our surroundings, and the coping mechanisms we use. Cheers to the art of waiting!

Episode Notes What are the 3 prompts you absolutely must start your day with? Tune in to find out in this short & sweet episode!

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon discuss the importance of not gatekeeping knowledge and experiences. They highlight the value of celebrating knowledge transfer and encouraging others to ask questions, fostering a positive learning environment.

Episode Notes We're unpacking the excellent book Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey of the Nap Ministries in this week's episode! Get excited if you want even more encouragement to REST. It's necessary. It's resistance. And self-care is also political. We'll tell you why those are all true in this episode.

Episode Notes We're unpacking the excellent book Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey of the Nap Ministries in this week's episode! Get excited if you want even more encouragement to REST. It's necessary. It's resistance. And self-care is also political. We'll tell you why those are all true in this episode.

Episode Notes In this week's episode, hosts Rami and Shannon discuss the concept of embracing new experiences and connecting with strangers, inspired by a quote from Anthony Bourdain. They share personal anecdotes of stepping out of their comfort zones, engaging with strangers, and savoring life's moments.

Episode Notes In this episode, Rami and Shannon break down some deep moral philosophy inspired by Michael Schur's book "How to Be Perfect," the creative mind behind "The Office" and "Parks and Rec." They get into old-school concepts like deontology (sticking to rules), utilitarianism (doing the most good), existentialism (embracing freedom), and Ubuntu (that universal...

Episode Notes Whether it's because of COVID and changing priorities or something else...we're seeing a lot of people feeling less ambitious than they used to. Worse yet--they're beating themselves up about it! This week we want to offer you a couple of reframes so you can make peace with this shift.

Episode Notes This week we talk about a series of tweets that has advice about public speaking and our own advice for public speaking.

Episode Notes Are you & your partner struggling to get all the things done outside of work? Want some examples on how other couples tackle divvying up the life side of work-life balance? We got you this week!

Episode Notes Do you ever find yourself multi-tasking, speeding, rushing through life and trying to make the most out of every moment? These are just a few signs of hurry sickness! Learn more about it AND how to stop it in this week's episode!

Episode Notes This week we're discussing an interesting concept we came across that made us rethink our approach to negativity. Inspired by a tweet about Thai culture, we explore how we can shift from negative to neutral in various aspects of our lives.

Episode Notes This week we delve into the book "Space Odyssey" that uncovers the dual perspectives of Kubrick and Clarke, revealing their collaboration and the challenges they faced. Plus, we discuss Kubrick's perfectionism, his ability to push people beyond their limits, and the importance of inviting others to share the wealth.

Episode Notes Ever find yourself overcommitting? Shannon's sharing a little acronym she uses to check in with herself before she automatically says YES to requests. Ready to take your T-E-M-P? We're here to tell you what & how!

Episode Notes Knowing where you are (context) is everything, this week Rami reminds us why that is so important in work and when finding new continents!

Episode Notes You've been told you need to ask for help more. But how the heck do you actually do that well? This week we're talking about the book Reinforcements offering practical tips on how to get people to help you.

Episode Notes What if we celebrated our failures & learned from our mistakes? This week we learn about the concept of a failure resume and oops moments meetings in the workplace!

Episode Notes This week we all learn a new german word and see if we can apply the same excitement for our coworkers success that we would if they were our friends IRL, kind of like a real workplace hug!

Episode Notes What are your most memorable purchasing or eating experiences? This week we look at the concept of Unreasonable Hospitality and find out how we can apply it to our work/personal lives to make lasting memories.