Culture and Leadership Connections Podcast Marie Gervais

Anxiety is Not an EmotionDid you know that anxiety is not an emotion? You may think you "feel" anxious, but in reality, you're sensing anxiety. Anxiety is a physiological reaction from the "fight or flight" function of the vagus nerve. It triggers the adrenals to release cortisol and adrenaline into your nervous system, setting off an alert to potential danger. You feel it in your solar plexus above your kidneys. Anxiety's hormones aren’t usually signs of real danger, making anxiety "homeless...

Redefining Leadership in the Mission-Driven SectorBio:Dimple Dhabalia is the founder of Roots in the Clouds, a boutique consulting firm that uses storytelling to heal individual and organizational trauma. She is a writer, podcaster, coach, and facilitator with over 20 years of public service experience at the intersection of leadership, mindfulness, and storytelling. Dimple's mission is to transform mission-driven sectors by building human-centered cultures that meet mission needs and create ...

Using the Language of Virtues for Building Soul-Sustaining Work DecisionsEpisode Highlights: By practicing virtues and utilizing the “virtues progression,” we discover practical tools for creating happier and healthier workplaces.Importance of Virtues in the Workplace:I've seen the impact of practicing virtue at work across four careers and over 500 managerial students, coaching clients, and 100+ companies. One of the companies I worked with asked me to help a dysfunctional site improve commu...

The Importance of Celebration and Influence in LeadershipBio:Anthony A. Dicks, Jr.'s passion for leadership development is evident in his work as he's spent over two decades preparing people with diverse responsibilities to reach their optimal leadership potential. He is currently a doctoral candidate in the Strategic Leadership program at Liberty University and is also a Certified John C. Maxwell Team Member and DiSC Coach. Anthony currently transforms leaders as the Senior Leadership Consul...

Appreciation is a crucial element for a healthy work environment.Bio:Paul White, PhD, is a psychologist, author, and speaker who "makes work relationships work." He has written articles for and been interviewed by many media houses. His expertise has been sought by people from across the world.Links:Website: https://appreciationatwork.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-white-ph-d-3178276/Quotes:"When we show interest in other people and open ourselves up to learn even more or be i...

What is Career Trauma?Imagine the teacher, interrupted mid-lesson by her principal's inappropriate whispers, or the immigrant worker denied a bathroom break, only to be mocked as he wets himself.Consider the unfairness of a negative evaluation and pay cut from someone who's never even seen your work or being passed over for a promotion in favor of the boss's less qualified nephew.Who hasn't felt the burnout from impossible demands or the frustration of training your replacement?All these expe...