Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to participate in a LinkedIn Live conversation with Walt Rakowich, former CEO of S&P 500 firm Prologis and author of the book Transfluence.
Conversation with Walt Rakowich on Connection Culture
Category Archives: Media Appearances
Interview with New York City’s WCBS Radio: Connection Provides Protection from Burnout and Suicide
The holidays are a particularly difficult time for those who are already struggling with loneliness, depression, and feelings of hopelessness. This can lead to burnout or even suicidal thoughts.
Conversation with Pat Farnack on Why “Brutal” Honesty Isn’t Ideal in the Workplace
Pat Farnack, longtime radio host on WCBS Newsradio 880 in New York City, recently interviewed me about the trend toward “brutal honesty” in the workplace and its unintended consequences.
TD Magazine Shines Spotlight on Emotional Compensation in October Issue
I’ve shared my thoughts about the importance of emotional compensation several times on the blog this year. It’s one of the strategies firms can use to create an environment where employees truly want to be – an essential asset during the “Great Resignation.”
Interview with Kathy Caprino Published in Forbes
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Forbes senior contributor and career coach Kathy Caprino about a topic that’s on a lot of employers’ minds these days: how to prevent your firm from being negatively impacted by the “Great Resignation.”
Conversation with Pat Farnack on Employee Retention in Today’s Environment
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed again by Pat Farnack, longtime radio host on WCBS Newsradio 880 in New York City.
In the middle of the “Great Resignation,” companies are struggling to attract and retain employees. Studies show that negative emotions in the workplace have been rising. These negative emotions make people less enthusiastic about returning to work and incentivized to seek a more positive experience elsewhere. In our conversation, Pat and I discussed strategies that organizations can use to create a more positive culture that connects and ultimately retains employees.
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Connection Culture Cited in PM Magazine
Having a healthy workplace culture is important to the success of organizations in any sector, including the public sector.
PM Magazine, a publication of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), recently explored the role culture plays in local government success. In the article, author Patrick Ibarra writes that while conventional wisdom seeks to address government challenges with additional resources, culture is actually the secret sauce to achieving higher levels of effectiveness. He also cites the Connection Culture framework as an example of the type of culture where government employees thrive.
You can read the full article on the ICMA website.
Learn About the Power of Connection at the ATD 2021 International Conference
Is the relational culture of your group sabotaging creativity and innovation? I’m looking forward to speaking about this topic at the ATD 2021 International Conference next month in Salt Lake City.
Learn which culture sparks the identification of new products, processes, and organizational endeavors. I’ll also share which attitudes, language, and behaviors increase creative conversations and fuel innovation.
- Session Title: Boosting Creativity and Innovation Through Connection
- Available Session Times: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 5:00-6:00 PM and Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM
I hope to see you at the conference!
LinkedIn Live Interview With Lee Newman, Dean of IE Business School in Spain
This week, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Lee Newman, the Dean of IE Business School, in Madrid, Spain. We talked about Connection Culture, the current longing for connection coming out of the pandemic, and how leaders can be proactive to help reconnect their teams.
The conversation was broadcasted on LinkedIn Live and is available to watch on demand.
GovExec Daily Podcast Appearance: Bringing Employees Back to the Office
The decision to bring employees back to the office is one facing many organizations. But what type of workplace environment are employees returning to? Is it a healthy or unhealthy workplace culture? The answer has important implications for whether employees will be willing to return.