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Empowering WorkplacesThe Transformative Impact of Recognition on Workplace CultureJoin host Maddie Grant on Empowering Workplaces as she engages in an insightful discussion with Gallup's Global Practice Leader, Ed O'Boyle. Together, they explore the profound linkages between workplace culture and the art of recognition. Discover the transformative power of authentic acknowledgment, its impact on employee engagement, and how fostering a culture of recognition resonates at every organizational level. Tune in to unravel the fabric of recognition's influence on workplace dynamics and organizational success.
2023-12-2132 minEmpowering WorkplacesCultivating Gratitude: Elevating Workplace Culture During the Season of GivingIn this episode of Empowering Workplaces, hosts Maddie Grant and Sanja Licina engage in an insightful conversation with Zoe Peterson-Ward, Chief Customer Officer at Workhuman. They talk about the significance of the season of giving and discuss strategies to support employees during the holiday season.Zoe shares her background, experiences, and insights on fostering recognition, rewards, and a culture of appreciation within organizations. The discussion explores the impact of recognition programs on employee engagement, the importance of tying rewards to company values, and strategies to design effective recognition initiatives.
2023-12-1331 minEmpowering WorkplacesCultural Evolution in the Workplace: Live at Workhuman with Ed O’BoyleHost Maddie Grant leads a captivating conversation with Gallup’s global practice leader, Ed O’Boyle, unveiling the transformative dynamics of modern workplace cultures. Explore data-driven strategies and intentional approaches that redefine the landscape of hybrid work environments and employee fulfillment. Gain exclusive insights into the pivotal role of intentionality in shaping thriving professional ecosystems, and discover how organizations can revolutionize their culture for sustainable success in this special episode recorded at Workhuman LIVE in San Diego.
2023-12-0614 minEmpowering WorkplacesHow to Find the Path to Self-Compassion if You're Struggling With PerfectionismJoin hosts Sanja Licina, PhD, and Maddie Grant in an eye-opening conversation with Jordana Confino, a certified professional coach and positive psychology professor, on the risks of perfectionism. Jordana, founder of JC Coaching & Consulting, shares her personal journey of breaking free from the shackles of perfectionism, revealing insights and actionable strategies.In this episode, Jordana examines into the misconceptions surrounding perfectionism. She distinguishes between healthy drive and the relentless pursuit of unrealistic standards driven by fear. Drawing from her own experiences as a lawyer, she identifies the negative impact of perfectionism on mental health, wellbeing, and overall...
2023-11-2941 minEmpowering WorkplacesHow to Better Spend Your Time to Experience More JoyIn this episode of Empowering Workplaces, hosts Sanja Licina, PhD, and Maddie Grant welcome Cassie Holmes, a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and author of the best-selling book “Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most.”This episode might just transform the way you think about time and happiness in your professional and personal life. Discover the surprising findings from Cassie’s research, including the relationship between discretionary time and happiness, the power of turning routines into rituals, and the importance of savoring everyday moments. You’ll leave this...
2023-11-0243 minEmpowering WorkplacesHow to Better Spend Your Time to Experience More JoyIn this episode of Empowering Workplaces, hosts Sanja Licina, PhD, and Maddie Grant welcome Cassie Holmes, a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and author of the best-selling book “Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most.”This episode might just transform the way you think about time and happiness in your professional and personal life. Discover the surprising findings from Cassie’s research, including the relationship between discretionary time and happiness, the power of turning routines into rituals, and the importance of savoring everyday moments. You’ll leave this...
2023-10-1843 minEmpowering WorkplacesRedefining Workspaces for Empowered ProductivityJoin Sanja Licina, PhD, and Maddie Grant as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Janet Pogue McLaurin, Gensler’s Global Director of Workplace Research, in this episode of Empowering Workplaces. Explore the transformative insights from Gensler’s 2023 Workplace Survey Report, uncovering the evolving needs and desires of employees in the post-pandemic era.Discover the balance between remote work and in-person collaboration, as well as the crucial role of thoughtful office design in boosting productivity and enriching experiences.
2023-08-3033 minEmpowering WorkplacesHow Organizations Can Help the Right Job Seekers Get Over the Imposter SyndromeJoin hosts Sanja Licina, PhD, and Maddie Grant in this enlightening episode of Empowering Workplaces as they dive deep into the world of imposter syndrome with their esteemed guest, Aoife O'Brien, founder of Happier at Work. Discover how organizations can support job seekers in overcoming imposter syndrome and unleash their true potential. Aoife shares her personal journey from the fast-moving consumer goods industry to becoming an expert on workplace culture, imposter syndrome, and podcasting. Learn how imposter syndrome affects visibility, novelty, and representation, and gain insights into recognizing and managing these challenges.
2023-08-0933 minEmpowering WorkplacesEmbracing Multiculturalism: The Evolution of WorkplacesIn this thought-provoking episode of "Empowering Workplaces," hosts Sanja Licina, PhD, and Maddie Grant engage in a fascinating conversation with the esteemed guest, Juana Bordas. As a leadership and diversity expert, author of "The Power of Latino Leadership," and the founder of Mestiza Leadership International, Juana brings a wealth of knowledge and experiences to the discussion.The conversation delves into the impact of multiculturalism in today's workplace and its evolution over time. Juana emphasizes the importance of embracing diversity and intersectionality, as well as the value of young generations in revitalizing the workforce. With millennials and Gen...
2023-07-2035 minEmpowering WorkplacesOn location at WorkHuman: The Power of RecognitionIn this episode, Maddie Grant reports from on-site in San Diego at the WorkHuman conference ("the world's most transformative HR conference"), where she interviews Tom Libretto, President at Workhuman, Khalil Smith, Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement at Akamai Technologies, and Peter Church, Chief People Officer at Point32Health, about how to empower humans in the workplace and what's top of mind for these industry experts.
2023-06-1431 minEmpowering WorkplacesEmbracing Change: Adapting to the Power of AI In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, hosts Maddie Grant and Sanja Licina, PhD, sit down with Jim Frawley, bestselling author of "Adapting in Motion" and TEDx Speaker, to discuss the exciting world of AI and how individuals and organizations can adapt to the changes it brings. They delve into Jim's insights on executive development, the impact of AI on different industries, and the need for continuous adaptation. Discover how to navigate the evolving landscape of AI and harness its potential to transform work and unleash creativity. Join the conversation and learn how to embrace change in an AI-driven world.
2023-06-0732 minEmpowering WorkplacesA Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient WorkforceIn this episode of Empowering Workplaces, hosts Sanja Licina, PhD and Maddie Grant discuss the impact of managers on employee mental health with Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at Johns Hopkins Medicine and author of A Cure for the Common Company. The conversation centers around the surprising data point that 69% of employees say their manager has a big impact on their mental health, which is equal to the percentage of respondents who said their spouse has a big impact.The discussion touches on the responsibility of managers to show up for...
2023-04-2832 minEmpowering WorkplacesEmpowering Workplaces [trailer]Welcome to Empowering Workplaces! If you care about making work better, as a leader or an employee - and helping yourself and others navigate the evolving nature of the business world, you are in the right place! Empowering Workplaces is hosted by Maddie Grant, a culture designer and co-founder of a firm called PROPEL, that helps organizations design evolutionary and disruption-proof cultures that are truly loved by their employees, and Sanja Licina, Ph.D., an organizational psychologist and President of QuestionPro Workforce, where we help companies better connect with, and understand their employees, to create the absolute best culture a...
2023-01-0401 min
No Straight PathAchieving a Human-Centered Workplace with Dr. Sanja Licina and Maddie GrantHow can we achieve more humanity in the workplace? If this is something that you are passionate about, you have come to the right place! In this episode, we bring you an enlightening conversation with Dr. Sanja Licina and Maddie Grant on achieving a human-centered workplace. Dr. Sanja Licina is an organizational psychologist and the president of QuestionPro Workforce. She has dedicated her entire career to helping companies create cultures that employees love to be part of. Maddie Grant is the co-founder of Propel, as well as an expert culture designer and digital strategist, focusing on helping organizations unlock...
2022-08-3127 minEmpowering WorkplacesEmpowering Workplaces: How Can You Increase Your Chances of Being Happy?Depending on who you ask, you are likely to get very different responses to the question “what is happiness”? Some believe that it’s about the journey, while others are focused on the destination.Regardless of how you define happiness, most of us are often looking for more of it. So, how do we go about feeling happier? Join Sanja Licina, PhD and Maddie Grant as they discuss the meaning of happiness, fulfillment and purpose and how it all intertwines with work and our personal lives.
2022-08-2431 minEmpowering WorkplacesEmpowering Workplaces: The Need for Compassionate Leadership in the WorkplaceWhether it's in our personal lives or at work, practicing empathy and compassion is not as simple as it initially seems; that's because every single human is different in subtle ways, and what works for a person might not for someone else. Indeed, in the workplace, effectively connecting with others can take different forms and it's crucial to learn the most effective one for your business—one that is finely tuned to your culture.Join Sanja Licina, PhD and Maddie Grant in this episode, where they discuss how compassion will become an increasingly important skill and how le...
2022-07-2730 minEmpowering WorkplacesEmpowering Workplaces: Finding Your Own Self-Care PathSelf-care has been even more top of mind for many of us lately. How do we effectively take care of ourselves while we take care of the many other responsibilities we have? There are as many approaches to self-care as there are people, there is no one-size-fits-all. When it comes to engaging in activities that can help our wellbeing we often feel guilty: but why?How do we combat that nagging feeling that we should be spending all of our time being productive, and on others? Join Maddie Grant and Sanja Licina, PhD, in this conversation about...
2022-04-2026 minEmpowering WorkplacesEmpowering Workplaces: We Don’t Talk About Bruno… Or Pay ApparentlyOne of the first things we learn as workers is that in many organizations talking about how much we earn is not something that happens — and, unfortunately, this old taboo only hides the fact that some companies have a huge pay gap, as well as other economic and gender-based inequities. That is why, for a long time, organizations and thought leaders have asked themselves: “Should we have full transparency about pay? Is purpose and the greater good more important than pay? Or is pay simply king?”In today’s episode, Sanja Licina, PhD, and Maddie Grant, tackled the conc...
2022-03-3023 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork@Life: Why Are People in the Same Company Experiencing Culture Differently, and What To Do About ItWhile many organizations strive to have a unified culture, employee experience can be anything but uniform.In today’s episode, hosts Sanja Licina, PhD and Maddie Grant, highlight relevant datapoints from a survey study of over 3,000 workers across the globe, and why it’s important to understand the differences between how managers and individual contributors may experience a company culture to make well-informed decisions about your strategy.
2022-03-2326 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: Combating the First Female RecessionA fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience - exploring hot topics from both the individual and organizational perspective. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, author, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share surprising data points and creative solutions with you every episode. This week, we kick off Season 2 with a data-heavy exploration of the First Female Recession.
2021-05-2520 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: Reimagining Workplace Culture in a Virtual EnvironmentKicking off 2021 with a fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, author, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share one of a kind insights with you every week! This episode's topic is reimagining workplace culture in a virtual environment - something very close to our hearts. With surprising data!
2021-05-1623 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: Professional vs Personal AdviceKicking off 2021 with a fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, author, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share one of a kind insights with you every week! This episode's topic is personal versus professional advice - who do you turn to? The results of our quick poll are surprising.
2021-05-1621 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: Work-cation - Yes or No?Kicking off 2021 with a fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, author, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share one of a kind insights with you every week! This episode's topic is work-cation - what is it and is it a good thing or a bad thing?
2021-05-1623 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: Vulnerability in the WorkplaceKicking off 2021 with a fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, author, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share one of a kind insights with you every week! This episode's topic is vulnerability in the workplace - with surprising data about the pervasiveness of the stereotypes about vulnerabilty.
2021-05-1621 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: Collaboration and Communication in the WorkplaceKicking off 2021 with a fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, author, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share one of a kind insights with you every week! This episode's topic is collaboration and communication in the workplace.
2021-05-1624 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: Impostor Syndrome and International Women's DayKicking off 2021 with a fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, author, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share one of a kind insights with you every week! This episode's topic is Impostor Syndrome and International Women's Day - with special guest Shana Glickfield, partner at Beekeeper Group.
2021-05-1621 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: Relationships at Work and Their Impact on Wellbeing and PerformanceKicking off 2021 with a fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, author, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share one of a kind insights with you every week! This episode's topic is a hot one - relationships at work!
2021-05-1621 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: How to Manage Mental Wellbeing in the WorkplaceKicking off 2021 with a fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, author, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share one of a kind insights with you every week! This episode's topic is about how to manage mental wellbeing in the workplace.
2021-05-1623 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: Financial Literacy and Managing Financial StressKicking off 2021 with a fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, author, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share one of a kind insights with you every week! This episode's topic is financial literacy and managing financial stress at work.
2021-05-1621 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: Pay Satisfaction and the Feeling of Self WorthKicking off 2021 with a fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, author, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share one of a kind insights with you every week! This episode's topic is pay satisfaction and the feeling of self worth.
2021-05-1624 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: Workplace Burnout and How to Fight Against ItKicking off 2021 with a fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience. Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, author, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share one of a kind insights with you every week! This episode's topic is burnout and what we can do about it.
2021-05-1623 min
Empowering WorkplacesWork @ Life: Work Life Balance and the Four Burners TheoryKicking off 2021 with a fresh take on work, life, culture, and the employee experience. Sanja Licina, PhD, President, Workforce at QuestionPro and Maddie Grant, co-founder and culture designer at PROPEL are ready to share one of a kind insights with you every week!
2021-05-1625 min