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Executive coaches and New York Times bestselling authors of "All In" and "The Carrot Principle,” Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton offer insights and advice to reduce anxiety at work and in your personal life. If you have ever dreaded Sunday night, got a p

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    Transform Your Work Relationships by Active Listening

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 25:46 Transcription Available


    These days, with everyone multitasking and constantly plugged in, real connection can feel rare. But what if the key to resilience and healthy relationships wasn't about talking more, but listening better? In a world filled with noise, distraction, and division, could the simple act of truly listening be the key to deeper connection, better mental health, and greater understanding—even across opposing viewpoints? In this powerful and timely episode, Chester and Adrian are joined by journalist and workplace mediator Emily Kasriel, whose upcoming book, Deep Listening, explores how we can transform our relationships by listening not just to others—but also to ourselves.Emily shares her 8-step method rooted in science and real-world examples—from Nelson Mandela's reconciliation efforts to Indigenous listening rituals—showing how active listening can ease anxiety, bridge divides, and foster psychological safety at work and at home.What You'll Learn:Why deep listening is a radical act in today's distracted worldHow leaders can balance empathy and efficiency in the workplaceThe surprising benefits of listening to your "foes"How self-reflection and curiosity make you a better listenerWhy listening ≠ agreement—and how to hold boundaries while staying presentA real-world story from Latvia that illustrates deep listening's power in divided communitiesNotable Quotes:“We rarely listen to understand. We listen to respond.” – Emily Kasriel “Listening does not signal agreement. It signals respect.” – Emily Kasriel “Being curious is the gateway to empathy and connection.” – Adrian GostickSupport the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams. They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

    Be Shatterproof: Discover The New Science of Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 33:07 Transcription Available


    What if resilience wasn't about pushing harder, but about learning to bend without breaking?In this profoundly insightful episode, Chester and Adrian sit down with renowned self-awareness expert Dr. Tasha Eurich to explore her groundbreaking new book, Shatterproof. Together, they challenge conventional wisdom around resilience, revealing that pushing through adversity isn't always the smartest or most sustainable approach. Instead, Eurich offers a science-backed roadmap to building proactive, personalized strength—and why it's essential in today's high-pressure world.

    Letting Go of What Holds Us Back

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 32:49 Transcription Available


    Hosts: Chester Elton & Adrian Gostick Guest: Dr. Bob Rosen, Psychologist & Author of Detach: Ditch Your Baggage to Live a More Fulfilling Life Run Time: Approx. 45 minutes Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWith a world full of uncertainty—from global unrest to economic instability—it's no surprise that anxiety is on the rise. In this uplifting and enlightening conversation, Chester and Adrian welcome renowned psychologist Dr. Bob Rosen, who brings both deep expertise and personal vulnerability to the mic. Bob shares insights from his latest and most personal book, Detach, where he outlines the 10 unhealthy attachments that hold us back—and how to break free.Drawing on decades of coaching CEOs and working with global leaders, Bob introduces a transformational framework that helps people let go of fear-based behaviors and embrace a life filled with clarity, contentment, and connection.“Detach doesn't mean disconnect—it means freeing yourself to live with intention.” — Dr. Bob RosenSupport the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams. They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

    Author recap: The Three Cs of Meaningful Work: Community, Contribution & Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 4:56 Transcription Available


    The Three Cs of Meaningful Work: Community, Contribution & Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 29:17 Transcription Available


    Author Recap: Why Wellness Programs Fail—and What Really Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 5:56 Transcription Available


    Why Wellness Programs Fail—and What Really Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 5:56 Transcription Available


    Author Recap: Create Agile, Inclusive Work Culture, Confidence, and Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 4:50 Transcription Available


    Create Agile, Inclusive Work Culture, Confidence, and Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 25:46 Transcription Available


    Ever had a boss that drove you a little… bonkers?You're not alone. In this episode, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton sit down with visionary tech executive and new author Eric Charran to explore the fascinating world of dysfunctional leadership—and how to rise above it.Eric's new book Have You Ever Had a Boss That… breaks down nine archetypes of difficult managers—from the “Firefighter” to the “Amnesiac”—and offers real-world strategies for thriving, not just surviving, under imperfect leadership. It's a masterclass in navigating workplace anxiety, fostering self-awareness, and transforming chaos into clarity.

    How to Be a Great Leader in a Changed World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 26:48 Transcription Available


    Got stress? here's how you manage it

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 26:54 Transcription Available


    Author Recap: Making all Work Fair with Data-Driven Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 5:55 Transcription Available


    In 1962, there were only about 400,000 female business owners in the country. Today, there are more than 13 million women-owned businesses.✅ Like

    Making all Work Fair with Data-Driven Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 31:32 Transcription Available


    When the U.S. Census Bureau first started tracking data on women-owned businesses in 1962, there were only about 400,000 female business owners in the country. Today, there are more than 13 million women-owned businesses.🔑 Top 3 Takeaways âœ… Why workplace fairness is not just a “nice-to-have” but a business necessity✅ How small, simple tweaks ( changing résumé formats) can lead to big impacts✅ Why perceived unfairness fuels workplace anxiety and burnout—and what leaders can do about it🚀 This week we welcome Siri Chilazi, Senior Researcher at the Harvard Kennedy School and co-author of Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results. Siri's mission is to bring real, measurable fairness to the workplace using the same data-driven approach that businesses use for profits and performance. 🔥 Final Thought: If you want a better workplace, measure what matters—and act on it! 🚀📚 Resources & Links📖 Make Work Fair – [Available January 2025]🌐 Learn more: makeworkfair.com📌 Follow Siri Chilazi on LinkedIn📣 Love this episode? Share it with your network & leave us a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👥 Follow Chester & Adrian:🌍 Website: TheCultureWorks.com📖 Anxiety at Work – Available wherever books are sold! 📚🎤 Book Chester & Adrian for Your Next Event!✨ Keynotes on Culture, Leadership & Mental Wellness📩 Contact us at TheCultureWorks.comSupport the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams. They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

    Author Recap: lower anxiety from collaboration & business relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 4:47 Transcription Available


    lower anxiety from collaboration & business relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 29:02 Transcription Available


    How can we work more collaboratively with our colleagues, vendors and others in business?In this episode of Anxiety at Work, Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick sit down with Kate Vitasek, international authority on collaborative business relationships, creator of the Vested business model, and leader of the University of Tennessee's research on strategic partnerships. Kate shares the groundbreaking principles of her "Vested" model, a framework that shifts business relationships from transactional to transformational. Learn how adopting a "What's in it for we?" mindset can reduce workplace anxiety, foster innovation, and build partnerships that thrive in challenging environments.What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    Author Recap: Resilience and Trust: What Leaders Can Learn from Family Businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 4:29 Transcription Available


    Resilience and Trust: What Leaders Can Learn from Family Businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 34:50 Transcription Available


    Some 60% of the world's workers are employed by family businesses. Family businesses not only survive but thrive during turbulent times—making it through market failures, environmental disasters and even wars. How?What You'll Learn in This Episode: 

    Author Recap: Rethinking Work: Is it the end of the full time job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 5:12 Transcription Available


    Author Recap: Listening--for Many--is the Closest Thing to Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 7:20


    Author Recap: Your Superpower is Authenticity, Confidence & Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 6:49 Transcription Available


    Your Superpower is Authenticity, Confidence & Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 33:02 Transcription Available


    Author Recap: Your Digital Footprint: How Big Data Shapes Who We Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 5:42 Transcription Available


    ✨ There are more pieces of digital data than there are stars in the universe.Ever wonder what your digital footprint reveals about you? In today's world, every online action builds a profile of who you are—and influences your choices more than you may realize.

    Your Digital Footprint: How Big Data Shapes Who We Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 29:28 Transcription Available


    ✨ There are more pieces of digital data than there are stars in the universe.Ever wonder what your digital footprint reveals about you? In today's world, every online action builds a profile of who you are—and influences your choices more than you may realize.

    How to Lower your Anxiety when Political Tension is at an All-Time High

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 27:50 Transcription Available


    Feeling election anxiety? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into why this election feels especially intense and how to keep calm as we approach November 5. From navigating the 24/7 news cycle to managing political conversations, we discuss strategies to keep your mind steady during this high-stakes time. Whether you're a news junkie or trying to avoid the media altogether, we offer tips for staying informed without feeling overwhelmed.

    Author Recap: Navigate Conflict: How to Understand Each other Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 6:56 Transcription Available


    How can you navigate conflict in the workplace before it becomes toxic?Listen to The Episode & Remember to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share

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