Interruptions

We are back to discuss another of our nine community values, “WE NURTURE THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY." Join us along with our special guests, Joi Alexander, Director - Wellness Empowerment Center, Robert Connolly, Chief of the Georgia Tech Police Department, and Brian Smith, Sr Director - Campus Recreation Center, at Georgia Tech. Information about Georgia Tech's Employee Assistance Program resources can be found here: https://hr.gatech.edu/eap

We are back to discuss a complimentary topic to our nine community values, PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY. Join us along with our special guests, Diamond Ford, Senior Director of Employee Experience, and Sonia Alvarez-Robinson, Executive Director for Strategic Consulting, at Georgia Tech.

We are back to discuss another of our nine community values, “WE ACT ETHICALLY." Join us along with our special guests, Kelly Cross, Institute Policy Manager, and Aric Edwards, Compliance Manager - Conflict of Interest, at Georgia Tech.

We are back to discuss another of our nine community values, “WE THRIVE ON DIVERSITY." Join us along with our special guests, Kay Martinez (they/them), Director of Diversity and Inclusion Education and Training, and Joy Harris, Senior Academic Professional and Director of DEI Initiatives in the Office of Undergraduate Education, at Georgia Tech.

We are back to discuss another of our nine community values, “WE ARE RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS." Join us along with our special guests, Skye Duckett, VP of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer, and Michael Shannon, Executive VP of Administration and Finance, at Georgia Tech.

We are back to discuss another of our nine community values, “WE CHAMPION INNOVATION." Join us along with our special guests, Paul Todd, Senior Extension Professional, and John Avery, Extension Professional I, both with the Enterprise Innovation Institute of Georgia Tech.

Student Employee Experience Podcast- Episode 1 by WLPD Productions

Student Employee Experience Podcast- Episode 2 by WLPD Productions

Student Employee Experience Podcast- Episode 3 by WLPD Productions

We are back to discuss another of our nine community values, “STUDENTS ARE OUR TOP PRIORITY. Join us along with our special guest, Luoluo Hong - Vice President of Student Engagement & Wellbeing, Tiffiny Hughes-Troutman - Director, Center for Assessment, Referral, and Education (CARE), and Gerome Stephens - Director for the Center for Student Engagement; Associate Dean of Students. They each share their unique perspectives on how we are committed to developing leaders and measuring our success by our students' achievements.

This episode is a part of the L.O.V.E. GT Series where we tackle another one of our nine values, “we safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. Listen in as Terry Blum, Will Jimerson and Stacey Doremus explore what it takes to protect the freedom of all our community members to ask questions, seek truth and express their views.

The days are long gone where there is one genius strategically planning alone in a corner to produce the next big idea. Nowadays, the main focus is on the T.E.A.M…..TOGETHER EACH ACHIEVES MORE. There are many advantages reaped from employees collaborating to achieve a common goal. In this episode, Dr. Nelson Baker (Dean of Georgia Tech Professional Education) discusses the important outcomes of a collaborative workplace and why it is the perfect vehicle for creative thinking and idea generation.

In Season 2 of the Interruptions Podcast, we explore Value Congruence. The institute recently announced nine new organizational values. During this season we talk to various community members about each of the values and what it means to Live Our Values Everyday (LOVE GT). In this first episode we chat with members of the Workplace Learning and Professional development team and dig into how having our organizational values and the behaviors associated with them helps ground the work that they do in advancing Georgia Tech's mission and community members' career potential through engaging and applicable learning.

We believe that having a "connectional" community makes an individual's ability to navigate professionally more seamlessly. Interactions with those around us make us better, and joining a Professional Development Circle will assist participants with connection, relationship, and skill-building. Join LaTrese Ferguson and the Asst Dean and Director of the Women's Resource Center Melanie DeMayer as they discuss how to create community through Professional Development Circles. Please email us at training@ohr.gatech.edu if you are looking for the resource we spoke about. Interested in joining a Professional Development Circle? Check out the Professional Development Circles webpage to see when new cohorts are being formed.

Many people consider onboarding complete when an employee fills out their new hire paperwork and attends an orientation session. But it’s not an “event” that can be checked off within the employee’s first week. It’s a process that takes many months, and should aid the new employee with learning their job and work expectations, navigating the workplace, understanding the organization’s culture, and connecting with colleagues. Listen as we explore this topic. Additional Links: https://getlighthouse.com/blog/employee-onboarding-process/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/07/11/how-leaders-can-onboard-the-hearts-and-minds-of-their-new-people/#558184cc4a68 https://www.fastcompany.com/3044955/10-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-first-month-at-a-new-job

There are things in life that you cannot change, at least not at this moment. What is your process for getting through these times? Have you considered practicing radical acceptance at times like these? Spend some time with us now to learn more about the practice of radical acceptance and learn to say yes to life, just as it is right now. Additional Links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pieces-mind/201207/radical-acceptance https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-it-really-means-to-practice-radical-acceptance/

Join us for Episode 9 of Interruptions, where the team discusses the challenges of a resting facial expression that can send the wrong message, and the sometimes complicated interplay of adapting to the expectations of others versus being true to yourself. As mentioned in the podcast, you'll find links to two interesting articles below that will help to continue the discussion: http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180510-why-our-facial-expressions-dont-reflect-our-feelings https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/02/02/scientists-have-discovered-the-source-of-your-resting-bitch-face/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.270c5589d2c7

Join us for Episode 8 of Interruptions, where LaTrese discusses lessons from Georgia Tech's mentoring program with two special guests, fresh off their own successful mentoring experience.

Join us for Episode 7 of Interruptions, where the team discusses blind spots, difficult decisions, and the power of the Four Ethical Corners. For further information about blind spots and decision-making, check out Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow. https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555

Join us for Episode 6 of Interruptions, where the team discusses the power of habit. As mentioned in the podcast, here is the link to the book of "The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business": https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/B007EJSMC8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1529086840&sr=8-3&keywords=power+of+habits

Join us for Episode 5 of Interruptions, where the team discusses ways to boost motivation for seasoned Georgia Tech employees dealing with the daily grind. As mentioned in the podcast, here is the link to the article of "How to reboot an unmotivated employee - CIPHR": https://www.ciphr.com/advice/how-to-reboot-an-unmotivated-employee/

Join us for Episode 4 of Interruptions, where the team discusses the imposter syndrome and its impact on modern professionals.

Join us for Episode 3 of Interruptions, where the team discusses bringing our authentic selves to work, picking the right pronouns, and being a good ally. Additional Resources: https://www.scribd.com/document/364336254/Colleges-Need-a-Language-Shift-but-Not-the-One-You-Think

Join us for Episode 2 of Interruptions, where we explore the importance of managerial one-on-ones and share some tips for making the most of this precious face-time. Additional Resources: https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/rework/10-ways-conduct-one-one-meetings-impact

Join us for Episode 1 of Interruptions, where the team discusses the value of radical candor and its potential implications in an increasingly diverse corporate landscape. Additional Resources: https://www.scribd.com/document/362404235/Thoughts-on-Gender-and-Radical-Candor https://www.scribd.com/document/362404233/Radical-Candor-The-Surprising-Secret-to-Being-a-Good-Boss