Working Conversations

Dr. Janel Anderson

Join Dr. Janel Anderson for actionable insights on leadership, workplace dynamics, and the future of work. Rooted in UX Thinking, these episodes help you lead by design—not default—with practical strategies to boost your clarity, effectiveness, and influence in today’s fast-changing, tech-driven workplace. Tune in for practical strategies, cutting-edge trends, and fresh perspectives that help you lead better, work smarter, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

  1. #256: When Everything Feels Urgent: A Smarter Way to Prioritize

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    #256: When Everything Feels Urgent: A Smarter Way to Prioritize

    Episode 256: When Everything Feels Urgent: A Smarter Way to Prioritize In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson tackles the challenge of prioritizing work when everything feels urgent, especially for new technical managers. She explains how sudden increases in cognitive load can lead to overwhelm and reactivity, rather than true prioritization. Drawing on user experience thinking and executive coaching frameworks, she introduces the Eisenhower Matrix as a practical tool for managing workload, distinguishing urgency from importance, and reducing mental clutter. Listeners will find actionable strategies to move beyond constant firefighting, focus on high-impact tasks, and create the “white space” essential for effective leadership and proactive management. Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/256

    19 мин.
  2. #255: Before Your Next Hard Conversation, Do This

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    #255: Before Your Next Hard Conversation, Do This

    Episode 255: Before Your Next Hard Conversation, Do This In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson shares her updated seven-step methodology for navigating difficult conversations at work. She breaks down the essentials, from naming the real issue and separating facts from assumptions to pressure testing your opening language and anticipating responses. With practical examples and guidance, Dr. Janel offers a high-level overview of her Hard Conversation Checklist, designed primarily for technical managers but valuable for anyone facing challenging discussions. Whether you’re preparing for a planned conversation or responding in the moment, this episode gives you actionable strategies to handle tough workplace conversations with clarity and confidence. Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/255

    18 мин.
  3. #254: Why Smart People Struggle with Change at Work

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    #254: Why Smart People Struggle with Change at Work

    Episode 254: Why Smart People Struggle with Change at Work In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson uses her own office relocation as a case study for understanding why organizational change is so challenging. She explores the emotional impacts of not having control, the meaning of resistance as feedback, and how shifting situations can disrupt our professional identities. Drawing from both her recent experience and earlier career examples, Dr. Janel offers insight into why even smart, capable people struggle with change at work. Whether you’re leading change or living through it, this episode will help you find empathy and practical guidance for navigating transitions in any workplace environment. Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/254

    19 мин.
  4. #253: Hybrid Work Isn’t Broken. The Infrastructure Is.

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    #253: Hybrid Work Isn’t Broken. The Infrastructure Is.

    Episode 253: Hybrid Work Isn’t Broken. The Infrastructure Is. In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson examines the true barriers to successful remote and hybrid work. Drawing on an opinion piece by Justin Harlan of Tulsa Remote, she argues that productivity and career stagnation aren’t failures of remote work itself, but rather the result of not intentionally designing for human connection. Dr. Janel explains how programs like Tulsa Remote succeed by treating community as infrastructure, not a perk. She encourages listeners to identify and redesign structural gaps in their own organizations, inspiring a more deliberate approach to connection, collaboration, and career growth in the modern workplace. Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/253

    17 мин.
  5. #252: What a Coffee Spill Taught Me About Leadership

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    #252: What a Coffee Spill Taught Me About Leadership

    Episode 252: What a Coffee Spill Taught Me About Leadership In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explores how everyday mistakes, like forgetting a coffee cup under the Keurig, reveal deeper leadership lessons. She explains the difference between slips and mistakes, and why it’s important to design systems that can anticipate our human errors. Using relatable stories, Dr. Janel makes the case for building “reservoirs” in organizational life, like buffers and recovery systems that prevent small human errors from turning into disasters. With practical examples and a human-centered lens, this episode empowers listeners to rethink accountability and design workplaces where being human and making mistakes are expected and gracefully managed for better outcomes. Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/252

    12 мин.
  6. #251: What Your Calendar Says About Your Values

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    #251: What Your Calendar Says About Your Values

    Episode 251: What Your Calendar Says About Your Values In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explores the connection between how we spend our time and what we truly value. She reveals that our calendars, as well as the daily routines outside of scheduled events, offer the clearest insight into our real priorities, often more so than mission statements or lists of stated values. Through personal stories and practical examples, she guides listeners in interpreting their calendars as “treasure maps” to their core values and offers gentle suggestions for recalibrating priorities. Whether in work or personal life, you’ll discover actionable ways to align your time with what matters most to you. Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/251

    22 мин.
  7. #250: Make it Obvious: The Leadership Cost of Being Unclear

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    #250: Make it Obvious: The Leadership Cost of Being Unclear

    Episode 250: Make it Obvious: The Leadership Cost of Being Unclear In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explores the concept of affordances and how it applies to leadership. Affordances make the next action or purpose of something obvious. Through everyday examples like doors, curb cuts, captions, and kitchen tools, she highlights the power of affordances. Dr. Janel shares three key ways leaders can maximize affordances: through visibility, clear priorities, and structured one-on-one meetings to remove guesswork and boost team effectiveness. Listeners will discover how intentional clarity helps reduce confusion, speed up decision-making, and foster engagement. Regardless of your role, this episode offers practical advice for making your leadership style unmistakably clear and impactful. Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/250

    34 мин.

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    #249: Better Leadership by Design

    Episode 249: Better Leadership by Design In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explores the parallels between great user experience design and effective leadership. Drawing on principles from UX and situational leadership, she explains how leaders can optimize their approach by considering the specific context, task, and developmental stage of each employee. Rather than relying on a fixed leadership style, she advocates making intentional leadership choices that respond to individual needs. With practical questions and real-world examples, Dr. Janel offers listeners a fresh perspective on adaptability and responsiveness in leadership, encouraging them to fine-tune their approach for maximum impact and minimal friction in any situation.   Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/249

    31 мин.
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Join Dr. Janel Anderson for actionable insights on leadership, workplace dynamics, and the future of work. Rooted in UX Thinking, these episodes help you lead by design—not default—with practical strategies to boost your clarity, effectiveness, and influence in today’s fast-changing, tech-driven workplace. Tune in for practical strategies, cutting-edge trends, and fresh perspectives that help you lead better, work smarter, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

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  • Автор
    Dr. Janel Anderson
  • Годы выхода
    2021 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    258
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    Без ненормативной лексики
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