The Weekly Workplace

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Welcome to The Weekly Workplace—a podcast for anyone who wants work to feel a little more human and a lot more doable. Brought to you by the Missouri Training Institute, we’re digging into the everyday stuff that makes (or breaks) a great workday—from leadership habits and communication wins to navigating change and building better teams. Whether you’re leading others or just leading yourself, you’ll find honest conversations, helpful tools, and a little laughter to help you work smarter—and lead with more heart.

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode #153 - Sensemaking: How Leaders Create Meaning During Change

    About This Episode Change often brings more questions than answers. In this episode, we explore how leaders make sense of change themselves—and how that internal process shapes communication that builds confidence rather than angst. We Want to Hear From You! 🎙️ What are you still trying to make sense of at work right now? ➡️ Drop your responses in the comments, DM us, or share it on Facebook or LinkedIn and tag us. We’ll feature a few next week!  Resources 📄 Transcript – Read the full transcript. 🎁 Freebie – Grab your free download for this episode. 📬 Stay Connected – Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a colleague. 📚 Explore Our Training – Learn more about our customized workplace training programs. 📞 Contact Us – Got questions or ideas? Email us at mti@missouri.edu. References Covey, Stephen M.R. (2008). The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything. Free Press.

    24 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Episode #152 - Leading Well When the Path Isn't Clear

    About This Episode Leadership today often means moving forward without a clear roadmap. In this episode, we explore what leading well looks like when certainty is unavailable—and how presence, consistency, and honesty help leaders create stability even in unclear times. We Want to Hear From You! 🎙️ When things feel uncertain at work, what do you find hardest about leading?  ➡️ Drop your responses in the comments, DM us, or share it on Facebook or LinkedIn and tag us. We’ll feature a few next week!  Resources 📄 Transcript – Read the full transcript. 🎁 Freebie – Grab your free download for this episode. 📬 Stay Connected – Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a colleague. 📚 Explore Our Training – Learn more about our customized workplace training programs. 📞 Contact Us – Got questions or ideas? Email us at mti@missouri.edu.

    23 min

  3. 10/15/2025

    Episode #151 - Do Leaders Keep Learning?

    About This Episode Leadership isn’t about knowing it all—it’s about staying curious. Yet only 30% of employees strongly agree they have opportunities to learn and grow at work, according to Gallup. In this kickoff episode, we explore why leaders can’t afford to stop learning, how modeling curiosity boosts engagement, and what it takes to make growth a visible, daily habit. From the 70-20-10 model of development to real-world stories of learning in progress, this episode is a call to lead by example—because when leaders learn, everyone rises. We Want to Hear From You! 🎙️ What’s the last thing you learned that made you a better leader?  ➡️ Drop your responses in the comments, DM us, or share it on Facebook or LinkedIn and tag us. We’ll feature a few next week!  Resources 📄 Transcript – Read the full transcript. 🎁 Freebie – Grab your free download for this episode. 📬 Stay Connected – Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a colleague. 📚 Explore Our Training – Learn more about our customized workplace training programs. 📞 Contact Us – Got questions or ideas? Email us at mti@missouri.edu. References Gallup. (2025 January 13). U.S. Employee Engagement Sinks to 10-Year Low. Gallup Workplace. LinkedIn. (2024). Workplace Learning Report 2024. LinkedIn Learning.

    25 min

  4. 09/17/2025

    Episode #150: Real Talk - Are You the Leader People Need Right Now?

    About This Episode Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored Gallup’s four essentials of leadership: hope, trust, compassion, and stability. We’ve looked at why they matter, how to practice them, and where leaders often stumble. But in this episode, we turn the mirror on ourselves. We share the wins, the misses, and the lessons we’re still learning when it comes to leading with these four needs. From moments where we got it right to times we wish we could redo, this is a candid look at what it really takes to grow as a leader. Because leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about being present, self-aware, and willing to keep getting better. We Want to Hear From You! 🎙️ Which of the four needs—hope, trust, compassion, or stability—are you working on most right now? ➡️ Drop your responses in the comments, DM us, or share it on Facebook or LinkedIn and tag us. We’ll feature a few next week!  Resources 📄 Transcript – Read the full transcript. 🎁 Freebie – Grab your free download for this episode. 📬 Stay Connected – Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a colleague. 📚 Explore Our Training – Learn more about our customized workplace training programs. 📞 Contact Us – Got questions or ideas? Email us at mti@missouri.edu. References Gallup. (2025). Global Leadership Report: What Followers Want. World Governments Summit 2025.  Covey, Stephen M.R. (2008). The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything. Free Press.

    25 min

  5. 09/03/2025

    Episode #149: Stability in Chaos - What That Looks Like Now

    About This Episode Change isn’t slowing down—employees now face an average of 10 major workplace shifts each year, up from just two a decade ago. No wonder 75% say they’re craving more stability at work. But stability doesn’t mean resisting change—it means being the leader who provides clarity, rituals, and emotional steadiness when everything else feels uncertain. In this episode, we dig into Deloitte’s concept of “stagility”—the balance between stability and agility—and explore how dependable leadership can keep teams grounded without holding them back. You’ll walk away with practical ways to create anchors for your people, from predictable check-ins to emotional consistency, so your team feels safe enough to thrive in the midst of chaos. We Want to Hear From You! 🎙️ What’s one ritual or routine that keeps you—or your team—grounded?  ➡️ Drop their responses in the comments, DM us, or share it on Facebook or LinkedIn and tag us. We’ll feature a few next week! Resources 📄 Transcript – Read the full transcript. 🎁 Freebie – Grab your free download for this episode. 📬 Stay Connected – Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a colleague. 📚 Explore Our Training – Learn more about our customized workplace training programs. 📞 Contact Us – Got questions or ideas? Email us at mti@missouri.edu. References Gallup. (2025). Global Leadership Report: What Followers Want. World Governments Summit 2025.  Deloitte. (2025). 2025 Global Human Capital Trends. Deloitte Insights.  Poynton, S. et al. (2025 March 24). Stagility: Creating stability for workers for organizations to move at speed. Deloitte Insights.  Rogers, Everett. (1962, 1971, 1983). Diffusion of Innovations. The Free Press: A Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Covey, Stephen R. (1989, 2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. Free Press.

    25 min

  6. 08/20/2025

    Episode #148: Compassion Isn’t Soft—It’s Smart

    About This Episode Trust, stability, hope, and compassion—Gallup’s 2025 Global Leadership Report found these four needs are what employees want most from leaders, yet compassion is often misunderstood as “being nice” or lowering standards. In this episode, we reframe compassion as a measurable leadership strength that drives psychological safety, creativity, and performance. Drawing on Gallup’s data and fresh insights from the 2025 Compassion Report, we’ll explore how leaders can show care without sacrificing accountability, why compassion is a competitive advantage in today’s divided workplaces, and practical ways to bring it into daily leadership. We Want to Hear From You! 🎙️ Tell us about a time someone led you with compassion. What did they say or do that made an impact? Or share one way you’ve brought more compassion to your own leadership this month. ➡️ Drop their responses in the comments, DM us, or share it on Facebook or LinkedIn and tag us. We’ll feature a few next week! Resources 📄 Transcript – Read the full transcript. 🎁 Freebie – Grab your free download for this episode. 📬 Stay Connected – Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a colleague. 📚 Explore Our Training – Learn more about our customized workplace training programs. 📞 Contact Us – Got questions or ideas? Email us at mti@missouri.edu. References Gallup. (2025). Global Leadership Report: What Followers Want. World Governments Summit 2025.  Muhammad Ali Index. (2025). The 2025 Compassion Report. Muhammad Ali Index Covey, Stephen R. (1989, 2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. Free Press.

    25 min

  7. 08/13/2025

    Episode #147: Trust is the Metric That Matters

    About This Episode Trust isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s your competitive edge. Gallup’s latest data shows trust in most major institutions is scraping all-time lows, making it harder than ever for people to know who or what to believe. But here’s the upside: when trust is rare, leaders who earn it become unforgettable. In this episode, we break down what trust really looks like at work, how to measure it, and the small, consistent actions that make you the leader people choose to follow. We Want to Hear From You! 🎙️ Ask your team: “What’s one thing I could do to earn more trust from you this month?” ➡️ Drop their responses in the comments, DM us, or share it on Facebook or LinkedIn and tag us. We’ll feature a few next week! Resources 📄 Transcript – Read the full transcript. 🎁 Freebie – Grab your free download for this episode. 📬 Stay Connected – Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a colleague. 📚 Explore Our Training – Learn more about our customized workplace training programs. 📞 Contact Us – Got questions or ideas? Email us at mti@missouri.edu. References Gallup. (2025). Global Leadership Report: What Followers Want. World Governments Summit 2025.  Brenan, Megan. (2025 July 17). Democrats' Confidence in U.S. Institutions Sinks to New Low. Gallup News.  Covey, Stephen M.R. (2008). The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything. Free Press. Lencioni, Patrick. (2002). The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. Jossey-Bass.  Covey, Stephen R. (1989, 2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. Free Press.

    26 min

  8. 07/23/2025

    Episode #146: Hope Isn't Fluff

    About This Episode Leaders are expected to have vision—but what people really need is hope. This episode dives into how hope drives performance, morale, and resilience, especially in times of uncertainty. We Want to Hear From You! 🎙️ What’s one hopeful message your team needs to hear this week? ➡️ Drop it in the comments, DM us, or share it on Facebook or LinkedIn and tag us. We’ll feature a few next week! Resources 🎁 Freebie – Grab your free download for this episode. 📬 Stay Connected – Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a colleague. 📚 Explore Our Training – Learn more about our customized workplace training programs. 📞 Contact Us – Got questions or ideas? Email us at mti@missouri.edu. References Gallup. (2025). Global Leadership Report: What Followers Want. World Governments Summit 2025.  Sinek, Simon. (2011 December 27). Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Portfolio.

    23 min
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Welcome to The Weekly Workplace—a podcast for anyone who wants work to feel a little more human and a lot more doable. Brought to you by the Missouri Training Institute, we’re digging into the everyday stuff that makes (or breaks) a great workday—from leadership habits and communication wins to navigating change and building better teams. Whether you’re leading others or just leading yourself, you’ll find honest conversations, helpful tools, and a little laughter to help you work smarter—and lead with more heart.

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    Missouri Training Institute
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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