#04: Are we sleepwalking at work?

04/20/21 • 39 min

What does it mean to wake up in the workplace and in our personal lives? What has COVID taught us about work and our relationship to work? What do we mean by "the new normal", and how might we shape these new norms consciously? In this episode, Terri, Maxine, and Ciela explore these questions and much more.
Topics Include:

Bringing consciousness and self-reflection to the workplace
What the "new normal" may be for various groups and organizations
The possibility of maintaining a "work culture" when working from home
What it means to have agency in the workplace and in your career
The recent trend of "career portfolios"
Courage and risk-taking at work
And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
Forbes Article – Why It’s Time To Consider A Portfolio Career
Want to connect? Reach out to us online!
https://www.questioningwork.com/

Bringing consciousness and self-reflection to the workplace
What the "new normal" may be for various groups and organizations
The possibility of maintaining a "work culture" when working from home
What it means to have agency in the workplace and in your career
The recent trend of "career portfolios"
Courage and risk-taking at work
And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
Forbes Article – Why It’s Time To Consider A Portfolio Career
Want to connect? Reach out to us online!
https://www.questioningwork.com/

Previous Episode

#03: Why does the organization sometimes feel dangerous?

Ciela, Maxine, and Terri discuss why being a part of an organization often feels dangerous and the feelings of fear and anxiety that can result. They explore the changing expectations of leaders and organizations in a post-COVID world, why kindness is key at the individual and collective level, the problem with blurry lines between professional and personal relationships, and more.
Topics Include:

Vulnerability in the workplace
Changing expectations for leaders and organizations
Objective truths vs subjective human experiences
Diversity and inclusion
Personal growth as an organizational goal
Belonging–knowing that you are cared for and a part of
Balancing safety and risk
Appropriate levels of connection and intimacy with your team and advisors
The problem with "family" as a core value in the workplace
Kindness as a balm for fear and anxiety
Being nice vs being kind
The need to ask better questions
And other topics...

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Resources Mentioned:
Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan
Better Listening by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman

Want to connect? Reach out to us online!
https://www.questioningwork.com/

Next Episode

#05: What is the definition of work?

What is work? Is work a noun or a verb? What does it mean to question work? In this episode, Terri, Maxine, and Ciela explore these questions and the mental constructs we have around work as organizations and as individuals.
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