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Join host Wendy Hanson and renowned speaker and coach Mike Robbins on the "Creating an Inclusive Workplace with Mike Robbins" podcast. Together, they explore the transformative power of diversity in the workplace. Discover practical strategies, inspiring stories, and expert insights on fostering psychological safety, creating an inclusive culture, and leveraging the strengths of diverse teams.

Whether you're a manager, team member, or change advocate, this podcast equips you with the knowledge and inspiration to embrace diversity and drive success. Tune in to the "Embracing Diversity for Success" podcast and embark on a journey towards a more inclusive and thriving future.

Join Mike and Wendy as they discuss:
Psychological safety: Creating a diverse team fosters psychological safety, allowing individuals to feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and ideas without fear of judgment or reprisal. Conversation catalyst: Diversity sparks meaningful conversations within a team, promoting a deeper understanding of different perspectives and experiences. Inclusive work environment: Embracing diversity helps in establishing an inclusive workplace where every individual's unique contributions are valued and respected. Enhanced problem-solving: Diverse teams bring a variety of viewpoints and approaches to problem-solving, leading to more innovative and effective solutions. Challenging the status quo: Diversity challenges traditional norms and ways of thinking, encouraging growth and pushing boundaries to achieve better outcomes. Cultural sensitivity: A diverse team is better equipped to navigate cultural nuances and sensitivities when engaging with a diverse customer base or global stakeholders.
Mike's contact info:
LinkedIn     https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrobbins/
Twitter     https://twitter.com/mikedrobbins
Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/mikerobbinspage/
Instagram     https://www.instagram.com/mikedrobbins/
Website     http://www.Mike-Robbins.com

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Join us for an engaging and insightful conversation on the critical role of people managers in times of change. Our guest, Tim Creasey, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience on how to lead with empathy and purpose during these challenging times.

Through a memorable and easy-to-remember acronym, the CLARC method, Tim offers practical guidance on how to effectively manage change. Whether it's communicating change, being a liaison between different teams, advocating for your team, managing resistance, or coaching team members, Tim provides listeners with useful tips to navigate these responsibilities with confidence.

But it's not just about following a formula - Tim also emphasizes the importance of supporting managers as people and enabling effective communication. In a world where remote work has become the norm, he also shares how to explore new meeting formats and workload locations that work for everyone.

Whether you're a seasoned manager or just starting out, this podcast episode offers a relatable and human perspective on what it takes to lead through change. Join us to learn more about the CLARC method and how to support your team during challenging times.

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In today’s persistently challenging business environment, having a thought partner to help reframe feelings and reflect on experiences from a new perspective can be invaluable.

At BetterManager, our top-rated community of coaches serve in this all-important role for managers and leaders at every level within organizations all over the globe. On this episode, Wendy is joined by BetterManager coaches David Andrews and Tommie English to discuss the latest insights and workplace trends they are seeing from the managers they coach, share why experience is often the best teacher, and provide a unique lens into our approach to 1:1 coaching.

Join David, Tommie, and Wendy as they discuss:
Directed coaching and how bringing one’s wisdom, professional experience, and education into every coaching relationship can be a game changer. The “gift” of feedback and how 360 surveys help managers see themselves from all sides. Embracing your authentic “whole” self at work and within the coaching relationships. Manager burnout and other trends shaping today’s workplaces.
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Being an ally and creating a more inclusive workplace culture is a responsibility for everyone, not just those who work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion roles. For organizations to get diversity and inclusion right, you need to build a culture that truly embraces difference, where everyone feels valued and heard. Only then can you truly begin to thrive.

On our latest podcast, we are joined by Karen Catlin, acclaimed author of “Better Allies” and a recognized expert on diversity, inclusion, and workplace equality. With 25 years of experience as a tech executive, Karen witnessed firsthand the decline in women working in tech. Frustrated, but galvanized, she’s dedicated herself toward becoming an advocate for more inclusive workplaces.

Join Karen and Wendy as they discuss:
Karen’s personal journey from tech exec to inclusion advocate How we can help women build allies The importance of taking action in the moment Inclusive hiring practices Becoming more comfortable with making mistakes How subtle actions can send big messages
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While there is an abundance of research on the concept of psychological safety, there is limited practical information on how to create psychologically-safe, highly-engaged and healthier workplaces where one can speak up without the risk of punishment or humiliation.

Join us as we welcome Karolin Helbig and Minette Norman, authors of The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human, to discuss proven and practical strategies to help leaders increase the psychological safety in their teams and to lead more powerfully by being more human.

This episode is a must-listen for any leader or manager looking to develop the higher-performing, highly inclusive, and more innovative teams. Together, we cover a lot of ground, including:
What is Psychological Safety and how prioritizing can boost performance, innovation, and employee well-being How mastering your emotions can help you lead with confidence and build a more positive and productive work environment How to build a culture of innovation by embracing risk and failure How speaking your mind can drive innovation, collaboration, and organizational success The power of psychological safety in the workplace
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Your company’s culture is either a headwind holding you back or a tailwind helping push you forward toward greater success and productivity. Which is yours? And if it’s not headed in the right direction, what’s the quickest way to turn it around?

Our guest today, Simon D’Arcy, is an executive coach and partner at Evolution.team, a coaching, consulting and investment firm, where he focuses on helping companies scale – without losing their soul. As a culture-building consultant, Simon helps business leaders design and create more conscious and high-performing cultures that enable greater purpose and better results. For more than 25 years, he’s been a part of organizational transformation efforts at Fortune 500 companies.

In this conversation, Simon shares culture-building best practices from A to Z, including:
Why company culture and culture “fit” is so vitally important The right time to start thinking about company culture What a great culture looks like and who is responsible for it Creating a culture committee & culture champions The importance of gratitude, recognition, and appreciation
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