Make Work Not Suck

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Make Work Not Suck

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT BUSINESS, WORK & LIFE

  1. 27/11/2024

    Feed the Right Wolf: How Gratitude Can Transform Your Work and Life

    As the Thanksgiving season approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the two wolves inside us all: the Wolf of Gratitude and the Wolf of Complaining. Which one are you feeding? In this episode of Make Work Not Suck, co-hosts Daniel Steere and Ryan Hodges dive deep into the power of gratitude in the workplace and beyond. Learn how practicing gratitude at any level—employee, manager, or executive—can make work suck less and even create a more fulfilling, effective environment. Discover practical strategies to express thanks authentically, foster a culture of appreciation year-round (not just during the holidays), and avoid the toxic spiral of complaints that drag teams down. You’ll also hear: [00:00] The "Two Wolves" analogy and how it applies to work. [03:00] Why gratitude is essential to leadership and culture. [09:45] How to navigate the tension between frustration and authentic appreciation. [15:30] Simple practices to cultivate gratitude every day. [20:15] How employees and leaders can build a habit of gratitude that drives real results. [30:40] Using gratitude to align vision, journey, culture, and results. [35:15] Why work sucks without gratitude—and how to make it suck less with it. Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to get through a tough workday, this episode is packed with actionable advice to reframe your mindset and bring out the best in yourself and others. Key Takeaways: - Gratitude as a Daily Habit: Start every day by identifying one thing you’re grateful for at work and in your personal life. - Gratitude in Meetings: Introduce a "gratitude moment" at the beginning of team meetings to shift the tone and foster connection. - Shift Perspective: Stop feeding the "Beast of Complaining" and focus on what’s working instead of what's broken. - Year-Round Thanks: Avoid limiting gratitude to Thanksgiving or holidays. Make it a consistent practice. Ready to feed the right wolf? Tune in, reflect, and discover how gratitude can make work not suck for you and your team.

    32min
  2. 21/11/2024

    Why Work Feels Like It’s Taking Over Your Life (And How to Stop It)

    Do you ever feel like work has become too important—or maybe not important enough? In this episode of the Make Work Not Suck podcast, co-hosts Daniel Steere and Ryan Hodges, joined by special guest Maria Dobreva, dive deep into how to find the perfect balance between your personal and professional life. We explore why work can consume your identity, the dangers of being “always on,” and how to spot when work is overtaking your life—or not fulfilling you at all. With real stories and actionable tips, we’ll help you break free from the traps of over-attachment or disengagement, and find the work-life harmony that makes work (and life) not suck. Topics Covered: [00:00] Introduction: Are You Always “On”?[03:45] When Work Becomes Too Important: Stories from the Frontlines[10:12] The Cost of Over-Attachment to Your Job[17:18] The Other Side: Why Work Feels Meaningless[24:02] Discovering Your Motivating Pillar: Vision, Journey, Culture, or Results[30:45] Strategies for Leaders, Managers, and Employees to Find Balance[40:00] Closing Thoughts: Making Work and Life Better Key Takeaways: For Leaders: Develop recovery strategies and balance work with personal passions. Recharge spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically for a healthier perspective on work.For Managers: Balance caring for your team with caring for yourself. Support employees in finding meaning while ensuring you’re not overextending your own limits.For Employees: Take a PTO day to reflect on what you value most in life and work. If your current role doesn’t align, work with your manager to make adjustments—or find a role that does. Don’t let work run your life—take charge and make it meaningful. Listen in for the tools and mindset shifts to create balance and purpose in your career and beyond.

    39min

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