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EP 121 | Make Fun the Right Choice at Work

How can you unleash more fun and passion in your work culture?
Create an environment where energy and enjoyment fuel success on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Joel Zeff, author of "Make the Right Choice" and improvisational comedy expert, shares how to lead with passion and elevate your team through the power of fun.
Listen as Dr. Joey and Joel explore:☀️ Why positive support and opportunity are essential for engagement ☀️ How to break through myths that block workplace fun ☀️ Ways to celebrate daily wins with "Ta-da" moments ☀️ The importance of choosing your reaction to change ☀️ Simple practices for showing appreciation to team members
Joel helps organizations transform through the power of positivity and play. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits.
🔑 Key Insight: "No one chooses to be frustrated or negative. Take back your power by choosing how you react to change and finding ways to make work fun."💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): At the end of each day, reflect on who deserves appreciation. Then make sure to express that gratitude tomorrow through a call, text, or conversation.
Connect with Joel Zeff:Visit his website: https://www.joelzeff.comGet his book "Make the Right Choice" https://www.joelzeff.com/bookConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelzeff
#WorkplaceFun #PositiveWorkCulture #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceJoy #TeambuildingSuccess #WorkCulture #PassionateLeadership
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EP 120 | One Drop of Poison Can Kill Your Company

What ripple effects do toxic leaders create in your organization?
Create a healthier work environment on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Sean Lemson, author of "One Drop of Poison" and founder of Motivated Outcomes, shares powerful insights about how one bad leader can slowly kill your company - and what to do about it.
Listen as Dr. Joey and Sean explore:
☀️ The 10 key components of healthy culture, from stability to challenge stress
☀️ How toxic leadership archetypes like "The Peacock" and "The Chess Master" manifest
☀️ Why measuring engagement correctly reveals true cultural health
☀️ The generational impact of poor leadership on employee trust
☀️ Ways to transform toxic leadership through mindset change
Sean helps organizations build healthier cultures by addressing leadership toxicity. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits.
🔑 Key Insight: "Toxic leaders aren't necessarily bad people - they're often trying to do what they think is right within a system of misaligned incentives and incorrect leadership beliefs."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Start measuring team engagement, but watch for two red flags: perfect scores and non-participation. Both indicate underlying issues.
Connect with Sean Lemson:
Visit his website: https://www.motivatedoutcomes.com/
Get "One Drop of Poison" at a special discount through his website
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slemson/
#LeadershipDevelopment #WorkCulture #ToxicLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #HealthyWorkplace #OrganizationalCulture #PeopleFirst #LeadershipTransformation
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
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EP 119 | Transform Change Management Through People

How do you transform tools and technology into meaningful change that empowers your teams?
Create lasting change through employee empowerment on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Lior Arussy, author of "Dare to Author" and expert in customer experience transformation, shares how to make change initiatives succeed by putting people first.
Listen as Dr. Joey and Lior explore:☀️ Why tools alone can't drive meaningful transformation☀️ How to help employees transition from victims to heroes☀️ The power of connecting personal purpose with customer impact☀️ Ways to eliminate processes that block exceptional performance☀️ The crucial difference between managing and leading change
Lior has transformed over 200 corporations worldwide by focusing on people over processes. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits.🔑 Key Insight: "You cannot force exceptional performance - it's a personal choice. Create an environment that invites people to be heroes rather than victims of change."💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Eliminate cynicism from your workplace conversations. Cynical jokes may provide quick relief but create a "why bother" culture that kills positive change.
Connect with Lior Arussy:Visit his website: https://www.liorarussy.com/Get his book "Dare to Author" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Author-Take-Charge-Narrative/dp/B0D4LGB2PKConnect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/liorarussy/
#ChangeManagement #EmployeeEngagement #WorkCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #CustomerExperience #PositiveWorkCulture #PeopleFirst #OrganizationalChange🎙️ Love the Work Positive Podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others discover how to grow people and profits with a positive work culture!🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
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EP 118 | Transform Culture Through Business Storytelling

How effectively does your company story inspire and instruct teams to excel?
Create a culture of authentic connection on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua, international storytelling coach and speaker, shares powerful insights about using stories to build psychological safety and drive positive change.Listen as Dr. Joey and Beatrice explore:
☀️ Why every person and company has meaningful stories to share☀️ How storytelling builds trust and psychological safety☀️ The three-part process: listen, share, and take action☀️ Ways to weave consistent story themes throughout your culture☀️ The power of connecting personal purpose with company mission
Beatrice transforms organizations by helping leaders discover and share authentic stories. Now she's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits.
🔑 Key Insight: "Storytelling is not just about sharing the story - it's about listening to your audience, then sharing, and taking action. When you do these three things, people feel seen and safe."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Ask yourself "Why?" Keep digging deeper to discover the meaningful stories that will resonate with your team.
Connect with Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua
Visit her website: https://www.beatricekabutakapua.com/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrice-ngalula-kabutakapua/Watch for her upcoming book on leadership storytelling
#BusinessStorytelling #LeadershipDevelopment #CultureTransformation #PositiveWorkCulture #AuthenticLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #workpositive 
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EP 117 | Make Greatness Easy Through Group Learning

How easy does your company make it for team members to achieve their full potential?Create a work culture where excellence flourishes on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Francie Jain, founder of Terawatt, shares innovative approaches to making personal development accessible and impactful through group coaching.
Listen as Dr. Joey and Francie explore:☀️ Why group coaching creates exponential culture transformation ☀️ How to measure ROI on human capital investments ☀️ The power of bridging learning gaps through employee feedback ☀️ Simple ways to make professional development accessible ☀️ Why psychological safety drives innovation and growth
Francie transforms organizations by making excellence achievable for everyone. Now she's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits.
🔑 Key Insight: "Connection matters. Individuals deserve the right to be excellent and develop - it shouldn't just be an elitist thing where only highly-paid people have access to great coaches."💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Create a survey to gather employee feedback, share the results, and demonstrate concrete actions based on their input.
Connect with Francie Jain:• Visit Terawatt: https://www.terawatt.co• Explore group coaching options• Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciejain/
#GroupCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeDevelopment #PositiveWorkCulture #ProfessionalGrowth #workpositivepodcast 
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EP 116 | Transform Your Work Culture: Season 3 Insights

What transformative culture insights have emerged from Season 3's first quarter?
Celebrate and learn from the Work Positive Podcast's first quarter of Season 3 on this special episode. Dr. Joey Faucette shares powerful insights from recent guests who've helped make this show among the Top 5% of all podcasts and Top 1% in its category.
Listen as Dr. Joey explores key takeaways from recent guests including:☀️ Dr. Randy Ross on human-centered leadership driving 23% higher profitability☀️ Abigail Ireland's mind-body-business framework improving decision-making by 43%☀️ Karen Liebenguth's nature-based learning boosting memory and attention by 20%☀️ Joshua Freedman's "emotional recession" findings and solutions☀️ Dr. MH's resilience strategies yielding 5:1 ROI☀️ Ben Ortlip's Culture MRI system measuring culture's impact on profits☀️ Scott Greenberg's tactics for transforming hourly work environments
🔑 Key Insight: "Creating a positive work culture goes beyond implementing perfect systems. It happens one interaction at a time, through consistent intention and care."💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Choose one insight from our recent guests and implement it this week. Start small, measure impact, and build momentum.
Connect with Dr. Joey Faucette:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
#WorkPositive #PositiveWorkCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #CultureTransformation #PeopleAndProfits #WorkCulture #Season3 #PodcastMilestone #CultureSuccess
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EP 115 | Unlock the Culture Code for Peak Teams

Transform your work culture and actualize your teams on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Dr. Will Sparks, author of Actualized Teamwork and Distinguished Chair at Queens University, shares powerful insights from 30 years of research on what drives optimal team performance.
Listen as Dr. Joey and Dr. Will explore:
☀️ How unconscious team dynamics impact performance and engagement ☀️ Why dependent cultures limit creativity and innovation ☀️ The critical balance between conscious tasks and emotional needs ☀️ Simple ways to assess and improve your team's culture ☀️ The power of integrating both light and shadow aspects of leadership
Dr. Will transforms organizations by helping leaders understand the psychology behind high-performing teams. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits.
🔑 Key Insight: "Culture isn't just something that happens to you - you happen to it. Take responsibility for how you show up and impact others."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Take an honest assessment of what drives you and how it impacts your team. Give yourself grace while committing to growth and authenticity.
Connect with Dr. Will Sparks:
Watch his TEDx Talk on Self-Awareness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9qVa4LoJx8&t=6s
Take the free Actualized Team Profile: http://www.atpfree.com
Visit his website: http://www.drwillsparks.com
Get certified in his assessment tools this June at Queens University
Get a copy of his book: Actualized Teamwork: Unlocking the Culture Code for Optimal Performance
#TeamCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalPsychology #PositiveWorkCulture #PeakPerformance #WorkPositive
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
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EP 114 | What’s the State of Your Company’s Heart?

What’s the emotional climate like in your work culture?
Discover how to understand and address the decline in well-being within your organization on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Joshua Freedman, CEO of Six Seconds and leader of the world's largest emotional intelligence study, shares eye-opening insights from the State of the Heart Report.
Listen as Dr. Joey and Joshua explore:
☀️ Why we're experiencing an "emotional recession" and what it means
☀️ How relationship-building creates the best antidote to burnout
☀️ Why Gen Z faces unique challenges with emotional intelligence
☀️ The surprising connection between AI and human emotional skills
☀️ Simple ways to deepen conversations and build meaningful connections
Joshua helps organizations worldwide measure and improve emotional intelligence. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits.🔑 Key Insight: "Relationships are the #1 and #2 predictors of longevity. When people feel connected and heard, they're healthier and more engaged at work."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Ask "What else are you feeling?" in conversations today. This simple question creates deeper connections and understanding.
Connect with Joshua Freedman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freedman/
Download the State of the Heart 2024 Report: 6sec.org/soh
Join The Emotional Intelligence Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/75300/
Visit Six Seconds: https://www.6seconds.org/
#EmotionalIntelligence #WorkCulture #EmployeeWellbeing #Burnout #LeadershipDevelopment #GenerationZ #RelationshipBuilding #OrganizationalCulture #EmotionalRecession #WorkplaceWellness
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EP 113 | Mental Health Matters

Create a work culture where people thrive and business flourishes on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Tom Oxley, mental health expert and founder of Bamboo Mental Health, shares powerful insights from his work transforming organizations through human-centered leadership.
Listen as Dr. Joey and Tom explore:
☀️ Why social connection at work delivers better health outcomes than not smoking
☀️ How supporting employee mental health directly impacts your bottom line
☀️ The powerful difference between having people's backs versus being on their backs
☀️ Simple ways leaders create psychological safety without being therapists
Tom transforms organizations by helping leaders see the human behind every employee. Now he's here to help you build a culture where people feel seen, supported, and set up for success.Connect with Tom Oxley:
Watch his transformative TEDx Talk: Workplace Mental Health - all you need to know (for now)
Visit Bamboo Mental Health: https://bamboomentalhealth.co.uk/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-oxley-bamboomentalhealth/
#MentalHealthAtWork #EmployeeWellbeing #LeadershipDevelopment #PositiveWorkCulture #PeopleFirst #WorkPositive
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
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EP 112 | Lead People First

Is your leadership team spending more time with keyboards than people?
Discover how to move beyond basic engagement to create true career fulfillment on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Rich "The HR Guy" Salon, dubbed "Chief Engagement Officer" and recognized by CNN as a "superhero of the economy," shares powerful insights from his 25 years in HR leadership at companies like The Home Depot, Penske, and Lowe's.
Listen as Dr. Joey and Rich explore:
☀️ How to create a culture where work feels like play
☀️ The seven stages of the employee lifecycle and why each matters
☀️ Why building relationships matters more than managing tasks
☀️ Simple ways to show appreciation that don't cost money
☀️ The connection between career purpose and fulfillment
Rich transforms organizations by helping leaders focus on people over processes. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits.
Connect with Rich "The HR Guy" Salon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-salon-sphr-shrm-scp/
Visit his website: https://www.ownershipconnection.com/
Get his books: 
Unleashing Your Career: Thirty-One Insights Devoted To Your Professional Journeyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Unleashing-Your-Career-Thirty-One-Professional/dp/B0CZ3T2P9JCareer Trust: Fifty-Two Doses of Reality To Help You Find Career Fulfillmenthttps://www.amazon.com/Career-Trust-Fifty-Two-Reality-Fulfillment/dp/B0B6XSD2K4
 
#CareerFulfillment #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #PositiveWorkCulture #ServantLeadership #PeopleFirst #CareerPurpose #OrganizationalSuccess #TeamDevelopment #WorkLifeFulfillment #HumanResources #SHRM
 
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