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Overly HumanEmotional Intelligence and LeadershipWe’re human. We all have emotions, including leaders. Some leaders might try to ignore their emotions, but sometimes it’s actually better to lean in—but not too far! Let’s explore emotional intelligence and how emotion, assertiveness, and independence are all a part of self-expression as a leader.
Follow the show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.2023-08-0826 minOverly HumanThe Corporate Ladder Is Not for EveryoneRunning a successful business means that you invest in your team just as much as they invest in themselves leading to growth and upward mobility within your organization. But if becoming a manager is not the right option for an individual, what ladder do they have? Let’s talk about how to listen and encourage individual contributors and how to offer other options for advancement.
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2023-07-2525 minOverly HumanBusiness Can Be Hard: It’s Not Just Business—It’s Personal TooWe say it all the time, “It’s not just business—it’s personal too.” But when tough decisions have to be made or there are difficult challenges ahead, leaning into this is going to help. Here are three steps to better get through hard times.
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Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.2023-06-2731 minOverly HumanQuiet HiringAdding new responsibilities for an existing employee—which some are calling quiet hiring—is something that naturally happens as you build talent and see if someone is right for a promotion. But the biggest trick is simple: clear communication. Learn how clear communication between employer and employee helps avoid burnout and unfair compensation.
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Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.2023-06-1331 minOverly HumanSetting Priorities for Better Self-CareWith many changes in how we work and maintain a work-life balance, it's no wonder people are focusing more on their internal journey. Self-care is more than just taking time for yourself. Let’s explore how understanding your priorities and your needs are the keys to better self-care.
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Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.2023-05-1630 minOverly HumanLeading through InsecurityFeelings of inadequacy and uncertainty can really be a deeper-rooted insecurity. It happens to all of us in some way, and you can see that showing up in a variety of ways. Learn how to be a leader through your insecurities and some strategies for not letting your insecurities define who you are as a leader.
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Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.2023-05-0229 minOverly HumanOrchestrating Business Changes with Nancy LyonsIn this special episode, we will be talking with Nancy Lyons, author of “Work Like a Boss” and CEO of Clockwork. Let’s discuss how making company-wide changes take time (in this case many years) and how the impact of these changes altered the entire present and future of Clockwork.
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Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.2023-04-1845 minOverly HumanNavigating the Multi-Generational WorkplaceOur workplace is full of different generations: Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zers. How can we successfully navigate all of their needs? Learn how each generation values slightly different things and how each group might be just as impacted by their age as their generational differences.
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Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.2023-04-0430 minOverly HumanOvercoming Post-Launch BluesEveryone feels different after they are done working on something big: a book, that speaking event, or planning that large company retreat. But most people get the post-launch blues like not knowing what is next feeling or even maybe physical illness. In this episode, Rob and Traci discuss this phenomenon and how to overcome these feelings before they even start.
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Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.2023-03-2131 minOverly HumanHaving Hard ConversationsNo one finds having tough conversations fun. Many common conversations can be hard: giving bad news, hard feedback, or the final news of terminating an employee. Tune in as Rob and Traci discuss how to broach these topics and how to approach tough conversations with empathy.
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Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.2023-03-0733 minOverly HumanKnowing When to QuitYou’ve all heard them, the phrases that explain how quitting is a failure or how you’ll never win if you quit. But quitting can be healthy and necessary at certain times—especially since many people quit too late. Join Traci and Rob as they discuss when to walk away and how to really take an overall look at your life when making large decisions.
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Follow...2023-02-0723 minOverly HumanTraci’s New Book “What If There's More: Finding Significance Beyond Success”Join us as we celebrate Traci’s new book “What If There's More: Finding Significance Beyond Success” as it covers the strategic life mapping process she personally went through. In this episode, Rob and Traci cover her time at HGTV, leaving to discover her life path, and how you can find your path to finding significance in your life.
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Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn2023-01-2429 minOverly HumanStrategic Life Mapping with Carl Smith from The Bureau of DigitalTaking time to make a strategic life map can really help you understand the past patterns of your life and set you up for success after a crossroads. Tune in as Rob and Traci interview Carl Smith from the Bureau of Digital about his experiences from his life mapping process with Navigate the Journey.
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Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn2023-01-1736 minOverly HumanStrategic Life MappingWe spend a lot of time planning for our businesses, but what about planning our lives? Rob interviews Traci about strategic life mapping—a workshop her company offers that helps individuals who are at a crossroads figure out where they’ve been, where they are, and where they want to go.
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Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn2023-01-0325 minOverly HumanManaging End of the Year StressWe’ve all experienced the end of the year stress: taking on too much, deadlines all at the same time, and emotions running high. But how do you navigate that effectively, even all year long? Tune in as Rob talks about his end of year stress and he and Traci go through ways to best manage cyclical stress.
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Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn2022-12-0626 minOverly HumanOur Take on Harvard Business Review’s “4 Myths About In-Person Work, Dispelled”The big question many workplaces are still facing is how to work: in-person, hybrid, or remote. No matter your workplace, many wonder if in-person meetings or retreats should be held more often to build culture and engagement. Harvard Business Review recently came out with an article on “4 Myths About In-Person Work, Dispelled.” Join Rob and Traci as they discuss these myths and some things you as a business leader need to keep in mind when planning an in-person event for your team.
This episode is brought to you by the Bureau of Digital. Learn more...2022-11-2237 minOverly HumanBattling the Silent Killer: Quiet QuittingThe increasingly popular term ‘Quiet Quitting’ has gained traction on social media platforms like TikTok, but it also has real ramifications for the workplace. In this episode, Traci and Rob explore what quiet quitting is and how you as either an employer or employee can go back to being engaged in the workplace.
This episode is brought to you by the Bureau of Digital. Learn more at bureauofdigital.com.2022-11-0833 minOverly HumanEmployees Are Everything: OffboardingHow you end an employee relationship is just as important as how you start it. You might have heard about the tools like exit interviews, but how do you ensure they are used well and unbiased? Traci and Rob discuss just this and more about the offboarding process.2022-10-2530 minOverly HumanEmployees are Everything: RetentionIt’s very hard to find good employees nowadays, so keeping our good employees is more important than ever. But what can you do as a business leader to help with retention? Traci and Rob go through four practical tips for building employee retention through transparency and intentionality.2022-10-1125 minOverly HumanEmployees are Everything: OnboardingOnce you have the candidate chosen and signed on for the job, the next important task is onboarding—and we mean even onboarding before their start date. Learn from Traci and Rob how to create an organized and repeatable onboarding process and something to consider throughout your new hire’s first journey with your company.2022-09-2729 minOverly HumanEmployees are Everything: Interviewing (Part 2)Interviews are a big topic. That’s why we continued to talk about them in this episode. Rob and Traci continue digging into interviewing candidates for your company and discussing topics like calling references, salary transparency during the process, and the term ‘cultural fit.’ Also, get a glimpse behind the sense into Sparkbox’s interview process.2022-09-1332 minOverly HumanEmployees are Everything: Interviewing (Part 1)We have talked about how you recruit and find the right candidates, now that you have them, how can you determine they will be the right fit for the role? Interviews of course! In this episode, Rob and Traci discuss making sure the interview is a great process for both the interviewees and the interviewers and explore how to keep interviews free of bias while staying informative.2022-08-3036 minOverly HumanEmployees are Everything: RecruitmentGrowth and hiring depend on one thing: recruitment. In this episode, Traci and Rob discuss putting fresh energy into your recruitment programs and how to build diversity into the entire recruitment process. Learn some simple tweaks you can make today to your recruitment to make a huge difference in your overall hiring process.2022-08-1629 minOverly HumanEmployees are Everything: Getting Ready to HireIntentionality is everything, but sometimes intentionality and forethought get left out of the hiring process. Traci and Rob examine two key areas when you are getting ready to hire: strategic planning of where your organization is going and understanding if your company is ready for growth.2022-08-0231 minOverly HumanEmployees are Everything: Turnover and ScalingOver the Great Resignation, turnover has increased to over 50% between voluntary departures and layoffs. Ideally, a healthy turnover is closer to 10%. So what can be done to bridge this gap? Traci and Rob discuss these turnover numbers and how having a strategy is the best first step towards retention and scaling.2022-07-1927 min
Overly HumanKnowing What You Want from Your Life and Your BusinessAs life and business bring many crossroads, have you ever paused to reflect on what you’re getting from the two? In this episode, Traci shares insights from her talk, Knowing What You Want from Your Life and Your Business. Listen in as she and Rob discuss strategies to stay focused, pivoting when you need to, and how to keep the end in mind.2022-07-0526 minOverly HumanDesigning A Company You Don't Have to Escape FromIf you are experiencing burnout as a leader, it is hard to focus on fixing your company. So why not try to create a company that will endure even if you have to take a step back. In this episode, Traci and Rob discuss Rob’s talk titled Designing A Company You Don't Have to Escape From. Learn five steps to creating a healthy and sustainable company.2022-06-1431 minOverly HumanRob and Traci Learn Their Languages of Appreciation in the WorkplaceHave you taken the quiz for your Language of Appreciation? After reading Gary Chapman’s The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, Rob and Traci discuss their Languages of Appreciation how knowing their Language impacts their work.2022-05-3125 minOverly HumanWhat are The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace?How do you prefer to receive appreciation in the workplace? Gary Chapman’s The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace offers 5 common forms of appreciation for you to both receive and give in the workplace. In this episode, Traci and Rob share what the 5 languages are and brief descriptions of what makes each of these unique.2022-05-1737 minOverly HumanIntroduction: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the WorkplaceYou might have already heard about The 5 Love Languages, but have you heard about Gary Chapman’s The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace? More than ever, because of The Great Resignation—or as we like to call it The Great Reshuffle—we need to show our employees appreciation in the ways they want to receive it. Join Rob and Traci as they give an introduction to these five languages and why they are so critical.2022-05-0322 minOverly HumanFinding the Silver Lining of the Great ResignationThis Great Resignation has left a lot of companies with many open positions and a feeling of self-doubt with everyone leaving. But with every raincloud, there is a silver lining. In this episode, Rob and Traci discuss how this mass shift in employees has actually positively impacted teams being vision-centered and how saying goodbye can be a great thing for the future of the company.2022-03-0133 minOverly HumanUsing Organizational Charts to Think About What’s NextAs a business owner, looking ahead is something we all do when our businesses are constantly shifting between growing and thriving. But how do you know where to grow? In this episode, Traci and Rob uncover how looking critically at your organizational chart and planning for the skills and roles you need to add to your team can be a great first step.2022-02-1527 minOverly HumanWhy “Family” Is the Wrong Word to Use for Your TeamThe word “family.” You may have heard it before to describe the culture at a business or teams throughout a company. In this episode, Traci and Rob discuss four reasons to be cautious about using this terminology in the workplace. Dive in as they explore the difference in dynamics between employee and family relationships and how leaders can be intentional in the way they care for individuals and the companies they work for.2022-02-0129 minOverly HumanOvercoming Compounded Exhaustion in the New YearOver the past two years, many individuals have experienced compounded emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion which lead to burnout. Going into this new year, how do we as leaders help our team with burnout and how do we overcome burnout on the individual level. Tune in as Traci and Rob discuss this prolonged exhaustive state many of us find ourselves in and how self-examination can be the first step towards a better year.2022-01-1128 minOverly HumanHow A Pandemic Changed the Way We Work: Hybrid WorkplacesOver the past 18 months, many employees got used to working from home during the pandemic. And now we are seeing companies navigate a new frontier, a space between remote work and meeting in person: the hybrid workplace. Rob and Traci explore the different types of hybrid workplaces and how these have evolved into a great option if you can navigate the human-centered challenges they create.2021-12-1440 minOverly HumanSharpen the Saw: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleStephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ends with sharpening the saw which entails building self-awareness and practicing all seven habits for self-improvement. Tune in as Traci and Rob consider what it means to be intentional about self-care in the four main areas: physical, spiritual, mental, and social-emotional.2021-11-3035 minOverly HumanSynergize: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleWhat creates synergy amongst your team? In exploring the sixth habit from Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Rob and Traci explain how this habit is a culmination of healthy conflict, trust-based collaboration, and embracing each other’s differences in order to reveal solutions that outshine what one person could do on their own.2021-11-1630 minOverly HumanSeek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleIt is too easy to only partially listen to what someone is saying and then make assumptions. In exploring the fifth of Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Traci and Rob discuss how fully listening and approaching a conversation with the ability to be influenced will open understanding for you and those who talk with you.2021-11-0236 minOverly HumanThink Win-Win: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleIn the fourth of Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, we shift from thinking about independence to interdependence to achieve success. Traci and Rob discuss thinking about win-win and how you can achieve this through forming trusting relationships and having a common understanding of expectations.2021-10-1934 minOverly HumanPut First Things First: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleTo live a more balanced existence, you have to recognize that not doing everything is okay. In this episode, Traci and Rob discuss Stephen Covey’s 3rd habit of highly effective people: putting first things first. Learn how the importance of saying “no” helps create protection from burn out, empowers others by building trust, and prioritizes your goals to keep the end in mind.2021-10-0533 minOverly HumanBegin with the End in Mind: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleWhen you start with the end in mind, you can optimize the journey. In this episode, join Rob and Traci as they discuss the difference between management and leadership and following your North Star by beginning with the end in mind, the second of Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.2021-09-2129 minOverly HumanBe Proactive: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleBeing proactive doesn’t just mean getting ahead. In our second episode on Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Rob and Traci unpack the difference between being proactive and reactive, the stimulus response, and the circle of influence. Learn why practicing this important habit can benefit your relationship with your team.2021-09-0731 minOverly HumanIntroduction: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleIn this introduction to our newest series, Traci and Rob will give their perspectives and key takeaways from the overview to Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learn how to be curious, define habits, and understand character ethics versus personality ethics.2021-08-2428 minOverly HumanThe Three C’s of Executive PresenceHave you ever experienced that leader who just walks into a room and commands an executive presence you can’t miss? Now how do you get that for yourself? In this episode, Traci and Rob discuss how character, credibility, and communication are the keys to obtaining an impactful executive presence.2021-05-1131 minOverly HumanWhat is Enough? Balancing Ambition and ContentmentHow can you balance ambition and contentment as a leader? In this episode, Traci and Rob dig into the idea of what is enough when it comes to growing your business. They help you identify your motivations and define what has significance to you, allowing you to clearly think about the goals you wish to achieve.2021-04-2728 minOverly HumanA Year in a Pandemic: Now What?It has been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic started impacting our teams and businesses in the United States. Traci Barrett and Rob Harr dive into what has changed for them, their businesses, and how they plan to continue being human in the workplace this next year and years to come.2021-04-1338 minOverly HumanConclusion: The Five Dysfunctions of a TeamIn this concluding episode of our mini-series, Traci and Rob answer your questions about Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Let’s explore how trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and team results combine to make a great organizational team.2021-03-3036 minOverly HumanResults: The Five Dysfunctions of a TeamAt the top of Patrick Lencioni’s five dysfunctions is the inattention to results. Traci Barrett and Rob Harr dive into why results are at the top of the five dysfunctions pyramid and discuss how falling to ego, being money-focused, and making a silo decision can all disrupt the team’s results.2021-03-1626 minOverly HumanAccountability: The Five Dysfunctions of a TeamIn this episode, Traci Barrett and Rob Harr talk about the fourth of Patrick Lencioni’s five dysfunctions: poor accountability. Peer-to-peer accountability allows teams to deal with challenges themselves without leadership needing leadership to intrude. Learn how you can lead accountability by example to build peer-to-peer accountability that empowers your team.2021-03-0228 minOverly HumanCommitment: The Five Dysfunctions of a TeamIn this episode, Traci Barrett and Rob Harr talk about the third of Patrick Lencioni’s five dysfunctions: commitment. Learn how vulnerability-based trust and healthy conflict are linked to commitment and understand how buy-in and clarity can lead to building commitment from your leadership team.2021-02-1628 minOverly HumanConflict: The Five Dysfunctions of a TeamWhat is the difference between artificial harmony, healthy conflict, and aggressive attacks? In this episode, Traci and Rob discuss the second of Patrick Lencioni’s five dysfunctions: unhealthy conflict. They explore the benefits of healthy conflict and share some exercises that can foster healthy conflict on your team.2021-02-0232 minOverly HumanTrust: The Five Dysfunctions of a TeamIn his book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni considers an absence of trust as the foundational issue that corrodes a functioning team. Traci and Rob explore common red flags that indicate this could be a dysfunction on your team. They also offer some valuable solutions to building vulnerability-based trust among your people.2021-01-1929 minOverly HumanThe Five Dysfunctions of a TeamWhen working with a team, how do you know if your team is functioning to best achieve your company’s mission and goals? In this episode, Traci and Rob will do an overview of Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Learn how trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and team results work together to build a healthy and productive team.2021-01-0526 minOverly HumanCompensation Conversations: Frequent Feedback and TransparencyWhat goes into compensation and raises and when should you be talking to your team about them? In this episode, Traci Barrett and Rob Harr explore the many factors that determine compensation, from the team member’s performance to external financial pressures. Also, learn how to tie compensation and bonuses to reviews through frequent feedback and transparency.2020-11-2433 minOverly HumanBuilding a CEO and COO RelationshipHow do you build a healthy and effective relationship between a Chief Executive Officer and a Chief Operations Officer? In this episode, Traci and Rob discuss how the CEO is the vision caster, and the COO is the implementer. Learn how these roles complement each other and discover how to build a lasting CEO and COO relationship centered around healthy conflict and trust.2020-11-1030 minOverly HumanImposter SyndromeDo you or your employees suffer from imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is when someone doubts their abilities or talents and has a fear of being exposed as a fraud. Traci and Rob discuss how you can overcome imposter syndrome as a leader and how you can help your employees do the same.2020-10-2723 minOverly HumanWhat Makes a Good Leader?How do you know if you are a good leader? What signs indicate that you're leading your team well? Traci and Rob list 10 traits or actions that you can look for in yourself to know if you are—or to challenge yourself to become—a strong leader.2020-10-1329 minOverly HumanCreating Accountability Within Your TeamTo ensure that a team thrives, leaders must commit to creating an environment of accountability. In this episode, Traci and Rob discuss how you can create accountability within your team by setting clear expectations, providing the right tools, and getting out of the way to let the magic happen.2020-09-2924 minOverly HumanVulnerability in the WorkplaceBeing vulnerable is being able to show people you’re not perfect, you make mistakes, and you don’t have all the answers. Traci and Rob discuss how this may seem like a scary proposition for many business leaders, but it is the key to a truly authentic and trust-filled work environment that can foster a more innovative and creative team.2020-09-1525 minOverly HumanWorking On Vs. In the BusinessWhat is the difference between working ‘in’ your business and working ‘on’ your business? Traci and Rob discuss how an owner needs to pause revenue producing activities to look at the big picture and think about the company’s purpose and vision for the future. Now more than ever, these strategic pauses can lead to a more focused, disciplined, and profitable business.2020-09-0127 minOverly HumanBuilding Successful Business PartnershipsBeing a sole business owner can be tough, but finding and building a partnership can be just as challenging. Rob explores his 11-year partnership with Ben at Sparkbox and discusses the impact it has had on the company. Through trust, alignment, complimentary skills, and intentionality, you can create a partnership that lasts.2020-08-1829 minOverly HumanUsing Education and Empathy to Understand PrivilegeDuring this time of social unrest, Traci and Rob explore how being white means being privileged. They discuss how this came to be in America and what it means today as a business leader and as a human. Through education and empathy, we can make not only a difference in our own understanding, but we can also make a difference in the business world.2020-08-0431 minOverly HumanThe Power of LeadershipLeadership comes with a certain perceived power whether you like it or not. Your words, your actions, your emotional reactions have power. A leader must responsibly and intentionally recognize and understand how they affect and influence the day-to-day workings of their team. Traci and Rob discuss the power of leadership and how to teach new leaders on your team about their growing influence.2020-07-2126 minOverly HumanExit Plans: What’s Next?Do you have a vision for the end? Have you considered the best way and time for your journey within your company to come to a close? Many business owners neglect thinking about an exit plan until they are either exhausted or desperate for an escape. Traci and Rob discuss why planning ahead can help you end on a positive note and build an irresistible company to be desired by all.2020-07-0723 minOverly HumanLessons from Working Remote During COVID-19COVID-19 caused much of the workforce to shift from working together in an office to working together from their own homes. For some companies, this was nothing new. But for others, it was a major shift. Rob and Traci discuss what it has been like from their perspectives and how to take the good of this situation and apply it to your company for lasting positive effects in the future.2020-06-3024 minOverly HumanFinding & Retaining TalentFinding good talent is hard; keeping good talent can be even harder. What should you look for in new team members, and how can you create a culture where high performing talent wants to stay? Traci and Rob answer these questions and discuss the concept of being talent producers versus talent consumers.2020-06-2327 minOverly HumanForming A Leadership TeamShould the weight of leadership for an entire company rest in the hands of just the CEO or Owner? How do we create a rhythm where we can work on the business rather than only working in the business? Leadership teams are a great solution for an owner who feels their company has outdistanced their own capabilities alone. Traci and Rob talk about how a leadership team, when formed properly and given the right purpose, can propel a business toward success.2020-06-1625 minOverly HumanCheck-ins and Reviews: Conversations for Feedback & GrowthAll humans desire to grow and develop. For this to happen in the workplace, leaders need to provide a structured and regular process. Performance reviews and one-on-one check-ins can seem like an outdated and laborious process to some, but they can fuel your top performers to excel if done right. Traci and Rob discuss the why behind reviews and check-ins, how to structure them, what to communicate in them, and how often to do them.2020-06-1124 minOverly HumanAddressing Political Divisiveness in the WorkplaceNow more than ever, our country is a divided place. Differing opinions on the COVID-19 crisis along with what is sure to be a contentious political election can make for an uncomfortable work environment. Traci and Rob discuss why leaders shouldn’t shy away from this challenge. Rather they should intentionally set ground rules to maintain a strong and cohesive culture.2020-06-0220 minOverly HumanBattling BurnoutDo you feel exhausted, distracted, disinterested, or even depressed? You may be experiencing burnout. Burnout is common and can happen to leaders at various stages of their career for a multitude of reasons. Traci and Rob discuss what burnout looks like, why it happens, and how to hit the reset button. 2020-05-2629 minOverly HumanEQ-i Assessment: Rob Finds Out How His Emotional Intelligence RanksEmotional Intelligence (EQ) is your ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own and others’ emotions. On today’s podcast, Traci and Rob discuss how EQ is essential to great leadership. Understanding and growing your emotional intelligence enables you to lean into your strengths and recognize your blind spots. Traci debriefs Rob on his own EQ-i 2.0 Assessment results. Listen in as he reveals his own EQ struggles and strengths over his career!2020-05-1930 minOverly HumanDiSC Assessment: Rob Finds Out His Behavioral StyleEver wondered why connecting with some people is easier for you than connecting with others? Traci and Rob discuss how the DiSC Assessment can be a powerful tool in learning how to connect and communicate better with your teammates. Knowing your innate behavioral style along with understanding the styles that differ from your own can lead to great transformation both personally and professionally. Traci debriefs Rob on his style. Listen to find out his personal breakthroughs!2020-05-1231 minOverly HumanGrowth & Development Through Self-AssessmentsTraci and Rob talk about self-assessments and how they springboard us toward personal growth and development. They discuss which assessments are most effective and reliable. Discover why assessments can be a valuable tool for self-discovery and self-actualization and learn how they can enhance team dynamics, strengthen productivity, and boost engagement.2020-05-0522 minOverly HumanTo Grow My Company or Not Grow My Company—that is the Question!Many entrepreneurs wrestle with whether or not they should grow the size of their company. Maybe size isn’t necessarily the answer. Traci and Rob discuss how sometimes natural growth leads to companies increasing size and scale. And sometimes companies choose to grow for improvement and development goals. Most importantly, there are many questions you need to think about before trying to scale your company.2020-04-2824 minOverly HumanCommunicating in a Human WayWhen it comes down to it, many of our problems in the workplace are due to bad communication. Learning how to communicate well is a skill worth learning, especially if you are a leader of a company. Traci and Rob discuss how to develop those skills and the best models of good communication.2020-04-2130 minOverly HumanDo You Have a Vision for Your Life?So often entrepreneurs are so focused on getting their idea or business off the ground that they lose sight of the bigger picture of their own lives. Traci and Rob talk about how having a defined mission and vision for your life can lead to great clarity and increased confidence as you look to the future.2020-04-1419 minOverly HumanCore Values—Trend or Necessity?What are core values and how can you make them an asset for not only your culture but your bottom line? Traci and Rob discuss why core values are important and how to create them. They also discuss how to put them into action so they aren’t just empty words on a page.2020-04-0723 minOverly HumanLeading During Turbulent TimesThe world is experiencing a pandemic, yet we still need to lead our companies. Traci and Rob discuss the 4 key steps a leader needs to take now in order to weather the current storm hitting our world. We will talk through how to best lead and care for your team while facing the harsh realities of keeping your business alive. It’s possible to balance the two!2020-04-0230 minOverly HumanSuperpowers & Blind SpotsDoes everyone have a superpower? If so, how do we discover ours? Once your superpower is revealed, how do you put it into action? Learn what superpowers are and how to use them for good instead of harm. Learn why blind spots are so elusive and why it is essential that we understand what everyone else sees and then commit to change.2020-03-3124 minOverly HumanWhy Overly Human?Traci and Rob discuss the reasons behind the podcast and their common bond over the need for more humanity in the workplace.2020-03-2916 min