Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.
Russel Lolacher
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Relationships at Work - your leadership guide to building workplace connections and avoiding blind spots.
A relatable and honest show on leadership, organizational culture and soft skills, focusing on improving employee engagement and company culture to inspire people to apply, stay and thrive.
Because no one wants leadership that fosters toxic environments at work, nor should they.
Host, speaker and communications leader Russel Lolacher shares his experience and insights, discussing the leadership and corporate culture topics that matter with global experts help us with the success of our organizations (regardless of industry). This show will give you the information, education, strategies and tips you need to avoid leadership blind spots, better connect with all levels of our organization, and develop the necessary soft skills that are essential to every organization.
From leadership development and training to employee satisfaction to diversity, inclusivity, equity and belonging to personalization and engagement... there are so many aspects and opportunities to build great relationships at work
This is THE place to start and nurture our leadership journey and create an amazing workplace.
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The Problem With Leaders Yelling at Work
Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.
01/31/22 • 19 min
Host Russel Lolacher discusses the impacts and problems with yelling at work.
We all get a little frustrated at others at work. Could be about them, more likely it’s about us. That’s ok. It happens. BUT how we react to that frustration is a whole other thing. And yelling at others, is never OK. For this show, Russel cites interviews with Stanford University professor and author of THE ASSHOLE SURVIVAL GUIDE Bob Sutton, shares real world stories from his own experience and those shared in his community, and provides tactics you can take to address this impact to the employee experience.
The articles Russel mentions, include:
- Harvard Business Review - Is It OK to yell at your employees
- New York Times - Shouting can Backfire in Many a Workplace
- Marketplace.Org - Yelling at Work Persists Despite Awareness of Ill Effects
Highlights:
- the impacts yelling can have on coworkers and the culture
- the different ways yelling can show up at work with real-life examples
- how yelling can be addressed from leadership and as the yeller
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How to Invest in Employee Engagement Through The Power of Employee Ideas with Will Read
Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.
02/28/23 • 38 min
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Sideways6 founder and CEO Will Read on the importance of employee ideas and how to generate and tap into them.
Will shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...
- How having your ideas heard helps foster employee connection.
- How to convince organizations to take employee ideas seriously.
- Why clarity in asking for ideas is better than generalities.
- How do you define "good" ideas?
- How incorporating anonymity is a good approach.
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A Leadership Question - What Is Your Demotivation Strategy?
Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.
05/11/23 • 8 min
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks about demotivation and the activities organizations unintentionally allow to happen to demotivate their employees.
Organizations may not have a set in stone demotivation strategy, but it is working.
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What Leadership Can Understand About Intrapreneurship and Its Importance via Kareem Rahaman
Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.
07/04/23 • 38 min
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with intrapreneur and entrepreneur Kareem Rahaman on why intrapreneurship needs to be embraced in the workplace.
Kareem shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...
- What is intrapreneurship and what does it look like.
- Who is best suited in an organization to be an intrapreneur.
- How intrapreneurship can work in a traditional organization.
- What are the leadership qualities necessary to support intrapreneurship.
- How intrapreneurship helps employee retention.
- What you need to do to sell intrapreneurship.
- How to cultivate intrapreneurship.
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Where Oh Where Are Our Leadership Reviews?
Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.
03/14/24 • 8 min
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher asks us to stop only focusing on performance reviews and prioritize leadership reviews as a way to help leaders and work cultures.
Performance Reviews continually are used as a checklist check-in to ensure work is being done to help with productivity. Why not also check-in on leadership quality, cultural impact and the employee experience? If we say we want a healthy culture, we have to. Russel breaks down the importance of Leadership Reviews and the questions we can ask to better understand how to help leaders improve their impact on the workplace.
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Addressing Disconnection Between The C-Suite And Frontline w/ Morgan Williams
Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.
10/22/24 • 48 min
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher sits down with Morgan Williams, co-founder and CEO of Peak HR, and founder of MWHR Consulting, to discuss the growing disconnect between executives and employees in today’s workplace.
Drawing on her extensive experience in HR, psychology, and conflict management, Morgan dives into the real reasons behind the widening gap—post-pandemic priorities, employee motivations, and leadership’s failure to adapt. She offers powerful insights on how executives can reconnect with their teams by showing genuine empathy, understanding personal struggles, and leading with emotional intelligence. Morgan also shares actionable strategies for fostering trust and accountability, ensuring that leadership isn’t just about directives, but about building meaningful, reciprocal relationships in both in-office and remote work environments. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of leadership and how organizations can evolve to meet the changing needs of their workforce.
Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It’s packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human.
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Spotting the Signs: How to Recognize Employees Who Feel Undervalued
Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.
10/24/24 • 8 min
In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher shares key insights and observations about one of the most common challenges in the workplace—employees feeling undervalued.
We highlight the critical signs leaders should be aware of, from disengagement to burnout, and offer practical steps to address these issues. Join us as we explore how to create a culture where every team member feels appreciated and motivated to contribute to the bigger vision.
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How Leaders Can Start Employee Journey Mapping at Work with Jeannie Walters
Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.
04/25/22 • 43 min
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with CEO and founder of global consulting firm Experience Investigators Jeannie Walters on the importance of employee journey mapping and its role in employee retention and engagement.
Jeannie shares her experience and expertise on...
- The scope of an employee journey map.
- How employee personas can help and what they should include.
- When you should review your employee journey map.
- Where mapping falls down.
- How maps can help with employee engagement.
- Why organizations don't do it as frequently as they should.
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Add Humanity - Experts Share Lessons From Their Leadership Stories
Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.
10/08/24 • 58 min
In this episode of Relationships at Work, we celebrate the 200th episode of the show. To mark the occasion, Russel invites back former guests and a few listeners to share their personal experiences with the work relationships that have shaped their leadership journeys.
We ask these experts three questions and learn so much from their answers.
- What is the most impactful work relationship you've ever had and why was it impactful?
- What have your work relationships taught you about being a better leader?
- With all the hindsight and experience you have now, what do you wish you would have done sooner to build better relationships at work faster?
Learn more from the leadership journeys of:
- Jen Buck
- Hamza Kahn
- Chris Hsiung
- Mike Vardy
- Bonnie Low-Kramen
- Bailey Parnell
- Meredith Bell
- Stacy Sherman
- Maureen McCann
- Ian Foss
- Richard Halliburton
- Kate Nasser
- Leslie O'Flahavan
- Dr. Angela Stopper
- Rob Volpe
- Amii Barnard-Bahn
Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It’s packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human.
And connect with me for more great content!
Why The Power of Theatre Matters To The Employee Experience With Katie McLaughlin
Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.
11/07/22 • 34 min
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with transformation and culture change consultant Katie McLaughlin on why we need to introduce the principles and power of theatre into the employee experience.
Katie shares her thoughts and experience with...
- What does theatre looks like as an engagement tool in the workplace
- How theatre can help employees be seen and heard
- The challenge of diversity in introducing theatrical practices
- The two biggest takeaways from a theatre exercise
- How to convince decision makers to embrace theatre
- When the best time to incorporate this method in the employee journey
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How many episodes does Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots. have?
Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots. currently has 215 episodes available.
What topics does Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots. cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Corporate, Management, Speaking, Podcasts, Business, Communication and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.?
The episode title 'How Leadership Creates Connection To Improve Work Culture With Chris Hsiung' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.?
The average episode length on Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots. is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots. released?
Episodes of Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots. are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.?
The first episode of Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots. was released on Jan 8, 2022.
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