Workplace Hugs

Episode Notes We all want to add to a new job or team immediately but what if we waited? Johnny Greenwood has had an amazing career in music and his time in Radiohead, this week Shannon and Rami talk about his origins in the band and how we all might learn from his experience.

Episode Notes You made it through some hard transitional times. Congrats! You're ready to let yourself settle in...but you're afraid you'll get stuck if you let yourself get too comfortable. This week we're answering our listener submitted question helping you get content without becoming complacent.

Episode Notes What if we’re going about time management all wrong? We focus so much on how we can be more productive or efficient...on how we can fit it all in. But what if the best thing we can do is actually CHOOSE what matters and live by that?

Episode Notes Sometimes we have it all but there are times when we don't. How could we look at those times and find a way to thrive rather than just survive.

Episode Notes So you're a leader of people now! And you want to be a good one. But when do you coach and when do you just straight up manage? ...and honestly...what's the difference anyway? We've got you covered in this episode.

Episode Notes We all might not feel like we are true artists but maybe we all are and can learn how to steal like an artist as well! This week Shannon and Rami discuss the book "Steal Like an Artist" and look at Rami's favorite tips and find ways to apply them to their own lives.

Episode Notes Ok, ok. We know delegation is important and all...but how the heck do you actually do it? And who can you even delegate to? And when? Today we're answering all of your delegation questions. Get excited to get some work off your plate!

Episode Notes The original COVID lockdown was one the of most unique moments in our lives, this week Shannon and Rami look back on that time and talk about why its important for us to be documenting how we spent that time before we forget.

Episode Notes So many people tell you to have a clear sense of who you are and stick to it. But what if that’s wrong? What if authenticity is actually hindering your growth and limiting your impact? Get ready to have your mind blown...

Episode Notes We've all been told that self-care is important. But it can still seem hard to make time for it when it seems so damn....well...unproductive! This week we're explaining how self-care is actually one of the most productive things you can ever do. Don't believe us? Listen in.

Episode Notes We all have that co-worker who never responds. This week Shannon & Rami talk about their worst experiences and share a bunch of helpful tips to get that response when you need it!

Episode Notes Whats the word for the feeling we've all had since the beginning of the pandemic? It's languishing and this week Rami and Shannon break it down and talk about ways to deal with it.

Episode Notes We’re always striving to be more efficient in our lives. This week Shannon & Rami talk about the Swedish activity known as “Plog Jog” and when it makes sense to multitask vs monotask.

Episode Notes Cocooning refers to a phase when we want/need to restore, reflect, and discover the way forward. But how the heck do you make time for it when you still have a full time job? And how do you avoid regret or remorse? We'll tell you step by step in this week's episode.

Episode Notes Did you know you'll spend more of your time moving through a "mucky middle" than riding the high of the mountain tops? In this episode Rami & Shannon break down just how many disruptors and life quakes we face in a life time, the skills you need to prepare, and the ABC's of finding meaning.

Episode Notes So you want to read more books! We did too when we started this podcast. This week we're sharing 8 practical tips for how you can increase the amount of books you read.

Episode Notes Sometimes we don't see whats right in front of our faces because we've been trained too well to do our jobs. This week Rami & Shannon unpack what Inattenational Blindness is and how we can try to avoid it.

Episode Notes So many of us wouldn't be where we are today without the help of others. This week inspired by something that happened to Rami, Shannon and Rami look back on the people that have most impacted their lives.

Episode Notes Failure is a part of life and Chef Jose Andres has an interesting quote that Shannon and Rami Discuss this week on how to think about failure in a different way when thinking about success.

Episode Notes Major career transitions can be so tough! We're talking the kinds where you give up everything and everyone you know and start out in a totally different field. This week Shannon's sharing 5 things she wished somebody would have told her when she made the move from corporate America to entrepreneurship.

Episode Notes So many of us think our minds have the answers. But what if our bodies actually do? Rami & Shannon review the latest evidence on why our bodies are so important and how you can begin tuning in for the wisdom of yours!

Episode Notes Many of us have likely heard of the "5 Love Languages" but this week Rami and Shannon tackle the "5 Apology Languages" and talk about how to best leverage them in your work and life.

Episode Notes When we think of Samurai we likely think of warriors who are focused on combat and their rules, what if we thought of them as poets? This week Shannon and Rami talk about a game Rami played and how we can learn from Samurai how to be better poets.

Episode Notes Alright, Alright, Alright. This week Shannon and Rami dive into Matthew McConaughey's Biography and life statement "Greenlights" to understand the concept of Greenlights and how we can look for them in our lives.

Episode Notes That moment when you made a change or took a stand? We call those pivot points. This episode is all about helping you locate the pivot points in your life and understanding how they might help you get to know...well...YOU!