Let's Make Work Human

In this episode David Lancefield and Moe discusses the importance of leadership traits such as asking good questions, focusing on customers, and anchoring around value. He believes that leadership is more learned than innate and that anyone can rise into effective people leadership if they're willing to dynamically learn. He also emphasizes the power of connection and communication in leadership and encourages engagement and challenging constructively.David Lancefield is a C-Suite catalyst, strategist, and coach. He's worked with more than 40 CEOs and hundreds of executives on strategy, transformation, leadership, and culture, working in more than 20 countries. He is a guest lecturer at the London Business School and writes for the Harvard Business Review; he is also contributing editor at Strategy+Business. He hosts a podcast for strategic leaders called 'Lancefield on the Line'.Links:To receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/ or learn about our culture products check out www.moementum.comTo connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.comTo connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrickTo find and support david: https://davidlancefield.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidclancefield/and https://twitter.com/DlancefieldLancefield on the Line podcast: https://davidlancefield.com/lancefield-on-the-line/Strategic Leader newsletter: https://davidlancefield.com/newsletter/

In this podcast episode, we reflect on some of the tough conversations we had with guests throughout Season 2, including discussions on racism, emergency preparedness, and the future of HR. We discuss the challenges of leadership and the importance of finding support, especially in the context of remote work. We talk about some of our main takeaways from season two and discuss some hard questions about where to start and where we all agree about work. Let's face it, work is work after all, but we remain convinced that making it work for humans matters for all of us.Today on Let's Make Work HumanWhere to start with culture changeThoughts on hiring and trusting outside help (not easy but so important)Is leadership the most lonely job?What discussions from this whole season were at times hard to swallow but important?What do all levels of work have in common, from the front-line to the C-Suite.And so much more!

Moe and Mei and Dr. Kanika Sims discusses prioritizing self-care, including exercise, sleep, and saying no to overworking in the healthcare industry. Dr Sims emphasizes the need for medical providers to set boundaries and prioritize themselves in order to provide better care for their patients. She also shares guidance and ideas about how to begin to take care and what really should be at the top of the priority list when it comes to self care. Dr. Sims also shares about her book, "Diversity is not a Dirty Word," which focuses on creating non-toxic, inclusive workplaces to improve healthcare outcomes.Dr. Kanica Sims, a physician and founder of Invest Inclusion, aims to address healthcare disparities for Black people in the USA through re-imagining healthcare and wellness. With over 18 years of medical practice, she is also an assistant professor of Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine, a public health expert, speaker, best-selling author, wife, and mother.Today on Let's Make Work HumanSelf care. For real.The state of working in health care today.Dr. Sims' career journey.An example of anxiety and being able to move forward anywayWhy medical providers need to take care of themselves to care for usHealth as a birthright for allLinksTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/ or learn about our culture products check out www.moementum.comTo connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.comTo connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrickTo connect with Kanika:Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkanikamd/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkanikamd/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrKanikaMDTwitter - https://twitter.com/DrKanikaMD_Buy her book: https://diversityisnotadirtyword.com/

In this episode Scott Allan, former CEO of Hydroflask and Interim CEO of PuffinDrinkware. discusses his retirement plans and how they went a little off the rails. We talk about the risks he took and the twists and turns of his career. Scott talks about the importance of building a company culture from the inside out and the challenges of leading across differences. We talk about his excitement for the future of work, particularly the drive for justice and fairness. He uncovers what it is REALLY like in startup world right now. and we hear about his latest venture, Puffin Drinkwear. We loved working with Scott at Hydroflask and with Puffin, and this episode shows why!Today on Let's Make Work HumanCompany culture is important and how you build it is VERY importantRetirement?Choosing the hardest thing for the sake of the unknown outcomeWhat Scott sees as the landscape of startups right nowLeadership: what does that even mean?Not working for JerksLinksTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/ or learn about our culture products check out www.moementum.comTo connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.comTo connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrickTo connect with Scott on Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottallan/Puffin Drinkwear: https://puffindrinkwear.com/

This is a conversation about something we all wonder about: the ever changing and complicated role of HR at work. The conversation discusses the challenges faced by HR departments right now, including compliance, administration, and the need to balance day-to-day tasks with long-term strategy. The importance of building a healthy culture from the beginning and listening to employees is something we talk about in depth. We also examine the need for HR to be an enabler rather than a centralized admin unit and we touch on the role of organizational development in creating healthy cultures and the need for leaders to take responsibility for people and culture. Let's dig in!Today on Let's Make Work HumanThe role of HR in the past and todayAi! oh my!What HR leaders can do to prep for the futureWhat HR leaders can do to improve the hard things nowIdeas for how to be most courageous in HR right nowMoe has a new proposal for how HR should actually be positioned in companies. Pass it on!The twists and turns of big changes that lead to careersLinksTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.com or go to www.moementum.com to learn more.To connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrickBrandon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawsbrandon/Brandon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawsbrandon/Brandon's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-workplace/id533673516

In this episode, Executive Coach Zenica Chatman talks about her experience with workplace trauma related to race and how it led her to create a program called Dare to Disrupt in support of real healing. We discuss the importance of accomplices, rather than just allies, in creating a healthy workplace culture and explore the role everyone plays at both preventing workplace trauma and helping heal from it. We actively examine how every people leader can listen to people of color on their teams and to create a culture that is inclusive and supportive.In this episode we talk about:Bullying at workHow to be an accomplice to colleagues of historically marginalized groupsWhat we can learn from our own enculturationCommon mistakes and missteps insiders make at workHow to care and make room for ourselves!Links:To receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.com or go to www.moementum.com to learn more.To connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrickTo support and follow Zenica:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zenica.chatmanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenica-chatman-86b50110/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/z_chatman/

Leadership can be a broad brush term that doesn't mean anytime. This conversation with Lisa Martin puts a clear focus on what great leadership looks like—being an awesome coach. Lisa Martin's coaching, training, and consulting solutions help organizations cultivate strong leaders and cultures. She's managed teams, been the youngest and only female partner in a national firm, owned her own companies, and written 5 books on leadership. Clients like HSBC, PwC, and TELUS have described her as a 'phenomenal facilitator,' 'straight-shooting guide' and 'no-nonsense coach.' She lives by the water in Vancouver, Canada.In today's conversation cover a lot of ground about what it means to be coach-like, why it matters, and a simple framework for coaching conversations for everyone. Plus we laugh out loud at human foibles and challenges we all share.Today on Let's Make Work HumanThe difference between a coach-like leader and a regular leaderThe importance of leaders understanding coaching, mentoring, teaching, and helping as different tools in their toolkitMisconceptions about coaching and the importance of not confusing it with counselingThe value of being a coach-like leader and how it can make a leader's life easier and their team happierThe coaching formula, a simple framework for effective coaching conversationsReasons why leaders may not choose to be a coach-like leader, including lack of time and lack of confidence in their skillsetImportance of investing time in leadership and coaching to avoid expensive and emotionally challenging cleanup down the lineDiscussion of the role of people leaders and the importance of being in the right jobResources Mentioned in the ShowTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.com or go to www.moementum.com to learn more.To connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrickTo learn more about Lisa Martin's work check out her Website: https://www.lisamartininternational.com/Find Lisa and Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachlisamartin/Sign-up for Lisa's mini-course https://coachlikeleader.com/mini-course/

One of the most common requests we hear from clients is, “how do I ditch the drama a work?” Today we bring you the goddess with the answers, Cy Wakeman. Cy is a drama researcher, global thought leader, and New York Times best-selling author who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership. Backed by over 25 years of unparalleled experience, Wakeman's philosophy offers a new lens through which employees and executives alike, can shift their attention inward, sharpen their focus on personal accountability, and uncover their natural state of innovation simply by ditching the drama. Deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace,” Wakeman has helped companies such as Google, Facebook, Viacom, Uber, NBC Universal, NASA, Pfizer, Johns Hopkins, Stanford Health Care, Keurig Dr. Pepper, AMC Theatres, White Castle, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and countless others learn to navigate our rapidly changing world using good mental processes to harness energy wasted in workplace drama and reinvest that effort into achieving profound business results.In today's conversation we center on everyone doing there internal work, how most of us are not victims at work, and how getting more skilled helps you show up and speak up.Today on Let's Make Work HumanCy Wakeman's accidental discovery of drama researchThe concept of drama as emotional waste and how it affects productivity and well-beingThe need to eliminate drama by improving mental processes and facilitating good leadershipWhy traditional HR philosophy, employee relations, and engagement surveys are limitedHow important readiness in change management and the need for shared accountability is todayThe impact of the global pandemic on drama in the workplaceOur tendency to outsource happiness and the need for inner work to address mental healthThe importance of staying rightly challenged and avoiding echo chambers to promote growth and evolutionResources Mentioned in the ShowTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.com or go to www.moementum.com to learn more.To connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrickTo learn more about Cy Wakeman's work, https://www.realitybasedleadership.com/meet-cy/Find Cy on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/cywakemanTo learn more and connect with Cy on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cywakeman/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman/

This week, we go back to basics: just Moe and Mei talking about the things that capture our attention in the world today. We cover a ton of ground this week, from the “glass cliff” to generational expectations about the quality of life we can afford, and so much in between. One of the things that is the most fun about working together is the chance to explore what is happening and weigh in with how we each see it…sometimes the same and sometimes quite differently. These conversations are enlivening help us each look at things from a variety of angles and learn. We'd love to know what you think after you listen about these trends and issues at work today and our points of view.Today on Let's Make Work HumanWe look at the “Glass Cliff” phenomenon and Elon Musk's choice of woman CEO for TwitterWhy intergenerational friendships matter, including oursOur societal Obsession with productivity and rigid scheduling, how it compares to diet culture and attribution errorsThe dangers of having one roadmap for successFree will and the fact that we all CHOOSE to work where we work, even though it doesn't always feel like thisChanging financial expectations for success across generationsWhere we share sadness and fear for future generationsThe fact that 51% of workers are looking for another job and what that may be indicatingResources Mentioned in the ShowTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.com or go to www.moementum.com to learn more.To connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrickTo connect with Mei on Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/meiratz/E5opwF5LLE2jxVF8ULNm

We see organizations transform all the time, and in fact, change is constant in the workplace, isn't it? Our guest today has serious chops in helping with change in large and small companies. Salima Hemani is a seasoned, results-driven Organizational Development & Human Capital Executive , Speaker and Executive Coach with over two decades of experience working with top clients ranging from government agencies to private corporations. She has managed large, complex strategic transformations, and organizational design and development efforts as both a consultant to and as a leader at top global companies including Accenture, Northrop Grumman, Marriott International and BAE Systems. Salima excels at developing innovative solutions to challenging problems, and enabling clients to capture maximum efficiencies and growth. She is known for her partnership with leaders to transform organizations and drive business results in fast-paced, competitive markets.In today's conversation we touch on being a woman in a male-dominated field, what it means to be an immigrant in the workplace, and so much more.Today on Let's Make Work HumanMilestone birthdays and why celebrating aging matters!The challenges of balancing the needs of the system with the needs of the humans who work there.Why leadership needs to be redefined in today's world and leadership traits need to be rethought.How effective leadership requires adapting to different situations and being authentic.The fact that thriving at work is possible when people find meaning and purpose in their work and are able to bring their whole selves to work.That happiness is not the ultimate goal, but rather a spectrum of human experience that includes moments of misery.Why it's important to create safe spaces for people to be their authentic selves and acknowledge that people are capable of doing both life and work, even when they are unhappy.Resources Mentioned in the ShowTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.com or go to www.moementum.com to learn more.To connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrickTo learn more about Salima Hemani's work check out her Website: https://www.szhconsulting.com/Find Salima and Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salima-hemani-mba-pcc-sphr-shrm-scp-7033b31/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/szhconsulting

We dig all things related to culture at work. And today's guest has real chops in the realm of culture transformation. For the past decade Craig Forman has been driven by a singular professional purpose: to help the world work better by improving the places we work. He's worked for and learned from some of the most highly successful and human-focused organizations that helped other companies build healthy, effective workplace cultures.For six years, Craig helped build Culture Amp, one of the most influential and impactful organizations in the people and culture space. As a Lead People Scientist, he helped organizations collect, understand and take action on employee data, both reliably and at scale.Craig has collaborated with some of the most innovative figures in workplace culture, including Esther Perel, Adam Grant, Simon Sinek, Claude Silver and Patti McCord. Additionally, help conceive of and build Culture Amp's award-winning global community, Culture First. Growing from one chapter in 2019 to 100 global chapters by 2022, we brought together a worldwide community of people who believe a better world of work is possible.He now brings his experience and expertise to more organizations via CultureC Consulting to help them level up leadership and create more effective workplaces. Learn why he is called “Culture Craig” and so much more as we riff on the central role of culture to work.Today on Let's Make Work HumanExplore the story we all told ourselves when COVID first hitWhy data matters so much when it comes to culture at workInput factors versus output factors—what even are they?Leadership as a born skill and something that can be learnedWhy culture and the 82nd Airborne division are related to one anotherWhy masculinity is a topic that matters in the world of work today (not at the exclusion of women and others)How stories live and breath to shape cultureResources Mentioned in the ShowTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.com or go to www.moementum.com to learn more.To connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrickTo learn more about Craig Forman go to his website: https://www.culturecraig.com/Get connected to Craig on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/culturecraig/

Like it or not, we have all survived a global hazard—the Covid 19 Global Pandemic. It's impact is still being felt at home and at work. And as climate change related weather patterns cause more and more disasters, we all will likely need to navigate disasters together more often. This will impact work and home, which is why we talk today to Alicia CEO of Two Lynchpin Road, When disaster strikes and the unthinkable happens, governments, businesses, and organizations turn to Alicia Johnson. Alicia is an Emergency Manager, Community Preparedness Expert, and Founder and CEO of Two Lynchpin Road. With 20 years of on-the-ground experience, she offers an essential, nuanced perspective on emergency preparedness and disaster resilience. Alicia has served as an expert to NATO, built White House-recognized preparedness resources, and responded to countless disasters from wildfires to chemical spills to earthquakes and active shooters. When Alicia is not skillfully managing emergencies, she can be found taking photographs and planning her next travel adventure. (6 countries, 45 states, and counting.)Today on Let's Make Work HumanWe explore different types of emergencies: that there is a difference between threats and hazards, including natural disasters and human-caused events like active shooters.Covid-19 pandemic: Alicia explains how the pandemic fits into the category of threat hazard and discusses her experience as the Director of Emergency Management at the University of California Berkeley during the pandemic.Good things that come out of disasters: We talk about the positive outcomes of disasters, including the cohesiveness that develops in communities and the interconnectedness of individuals and organizations.The importance of maintaining vulnerability-based trust: how creating conditions in the workplace that allow for vulnerability-based trust without having to go through a disaster.The importance of connections: Alicia emphasizes the importance of connections in preparedness and response, both in neighborhoods and workplaces.Resources Mentioned in the ShowTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.com or go to www.moementum.com to learn more.To connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrickTo learn more about Alicia Johnson's work and sign-up for her newsletter, check out her website www.twolynchpinroad.comTo find Alicia on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciadjohnson/Get your free download of 3 message templates to use NOW in facing an emergency here.

Are you in the outdoor industry or do you partake in outdoor recreation? Curious about diversity in outdoor activities and how it is shifting and changing? Then this episode is a must-listen. Moe cut her teeth on facilitation as a wilderness guide and adventurer and was involved in the early days in Camber, where our guest today serves as CEO, and the industry has changed considerably since the days when she couldn't find clothes that fit for working outside.Tiffany Smith is the CEO of Camber and is dedicated to empowering Outdoor Recreation Economy leaders to build workplaces in which people from all communities, backgrounds, identities, faiths, and worldviews can thrive.She's a highly accomplished and dynamic executive with a proven track record of 17 years in nonprofit development, strategic planning, marketing, and fundraising. Recognized for visionary leadership and a passion for creating positive social change, Tiffany has dedicated her career to empowering underrepresented groups and communities. Her strategic mindset, coupled with her empathetic and inclusive approach, has made her a trusted leader and advisor.She is driven by a deep commitment to equity and social impact, Tiffany continues to be a catalyst for change, working tirelessly to build a more just and inclusive society.Today on Let's Make Work HumanWe discuss Camber's programming and resources to create diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environments in the outdoor retail spaceWe look at what it takes to up-level team skills specifically around DEIWe take a closer look at current systems and providing leadership resources and changeWe examine the need for workplace access and outdoor access for underrepresented groups and the impact of demographic changes on workplacesWe discuss what buy-in from leadership and model demonstration of DEI looks lije and how to properly resource and measure DEI effortsWe explore the importance of amplifying voices in decision-making and of innovation and courage in creating inclusive work environmentsResources Mentioned in the ShowTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.com or go to www.moementum.com to learn more.To connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrick/LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachathompson/Find Tiffany on Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tssinc/To learn more about Camber's work and how your organization can become involved https://camberoutdoors.org/

Do you want to be part and help build an inclusive and equitable work culture but are not sure where or how to start? Have you ever considered the long-term impact of being the “only” person like you at work? You will want to tune in to this dynamic and practical conversation with Sacha ThompsonSacha is the founder of The Equity Equation, LLC, a boutique inclusive culture consulting and coaching firm based in the Washington, DC area. With 20+ years of experience within the education, non-profit, and tech industries, Sacha's work is about removing barriers or providing support to achieve equity. She helps her clients by filling the gap between where they are now and where they want to be. Clients will reach their highest potential by identifying where growth is desired and setting goals & objectives while holding themselves accountable. She was most recently featured in Forbes and Business Insider and was a contributor on MSNBC'sThe Cross Connection. Sacha is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach, Certified Professional Diversity Coach, 4 Stages of Psychological Safety Certified Coach, Maslow Certified Leadership Coach, and Maslow Certified Executive Culture Coach. Sacha received her bachelor's degree in Sociology, concentrating on Cultural Diversity & Ethnicity, and a Master's in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership from The College of William and Mary. She has also acquired her Masters of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University, where she focused on management and marketing.Today on Let's Make Work HumanLearn about Sacha's early career story highlighting that not all black women are the same and why that matters!Dig into the reality that people believe it when a white guy says it in the realm of DEI.The relevance of equity in “DEI” and the fact that it is the part no one talks about.How it matters that DEI practitioners also know their own gaps.That one person cannot possibly hold up DEI work alone in an organization—it takes all of us.Radical ideas for where DEI should sit in an organization (spoiler alert—not in HR!)The importance of self-care, especially for people of color.What businesses can learn from being more about the collective and shed individualistic legacy mindsets that get in the way.Resources Mentioned in the ShowTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/Find Sacha on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theequityequationFind Sacha on IG- https://www.instagram.com/theequityequation/To learn more about Sacha Thompson's work www.theequityequationllc.comSacha's DEI After 5 podcast - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/KX9Ymxc9HybYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DEIAfter5

Have you ever been let go from a job? How was it handled? And how are you feeling about the network you have built to find your next job? For many of us, this is our worst fear, and yet surviving and in fact thriving amidst this tough situation is the name of the game for our brave and smart guest this week, Chris Theirfelder.After a career spanning 25 years, Chris Thierfelder looked at his accomplishments and realized that the thing he was most proud of was not developing technology but developing people. His consultancy, TWC Group, was founded on the premise that the typical rules for leadership and team development needed to be broken to unlock everyone's potential to innovate professionally while holding true to their most authentic selves. He has developed a consulting practice focused on aiding both companies and individuals evolve by taking a human-centric approach to business, combining a disciplined focus on mission with emotionally intelligent methods for leading people. Since 2019, he has hosted “A Case of the Mondays,” a podcast for business leaders who don't mind a little skepticism with their morning coffee. He has talked with academics, executives, entrepreneurs, coaches, capitalists, communists, and even a Buddhist priest about how we can all live and work together, better. Chris is the author and instructor of the Project Management Masterclass, a proven 12-part program to develop masterful team leaders and get them ready for a career in effective, empathetic leadership. He lives in Santa Barbara, California with his wife, Sarah Warman (aka, “The Purpose Provocateur” and host of the “Glad Bitch” podcast) and their dog, Max. Max does not yet have his own podcast.Today on Let's Make Work HumanWe explore the trauma of the Great Depression and its impact on Wall Street;Dive into the power of fiction to build empathy;The difficulty of finding the villain in complex systems;The importance of building a network to find your next job;The idea that good leadership is a skill that can be learned and developed;The importance of thoughtfulness in leadership, even when the news is bad;and more…Resources Mentioned in the ShowTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To learn more about Chris' work go to TWC Group: http://www.twc.groupTo listen to A Case of the Mondays podcast: http://mondaypod.comIG: @mondaypodLinkedin: @mondaypodThe Project Management Masterclass: http://thewreckingcrewu.comhttps://www.ted.com/talks/katherine_center_we_need_to_teach_boys_to_read_stories_about_girlshttps://pattymccord.com/book/

Have you ever struggled to use the pronouns they/them when someone asked? Do you feel stymied talking about trans identity at work? Do you want to know more but are afraid to ask about gender? Tune in to this vibrant and brave conversation with the inspiring Rae McDaniel.Rae McDaniel (they/them) is a non-binary Speaker, Author, Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, Coach, and Transgender Diversity and Inclusion Educator.Rae helps audiences gain the sheer audacity to be themselves in the world through play, pleasure, and possibility.Their book Gender Magic is a first-of-its-kind practical guide to achieving gender freedom with joy, curiosity, and pleasure for transgender and non-binary individuals, gender explorers, and those who love them (May 2023.) They have been featured in high-profile media such as The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Time, and Women's Health. As a sought-after professional speaker, Rae has spoken at Rutgers University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago, Soho House, The Wing, and Rachel's Rodgers' ROI: The Millionaires Summit.Rae is also the founder and CEO of Practical Audacity, a Gender & Sex Therapy practice in Chicago, serving over 300 clients yearly.When Rae isn't educating audiences and bettering the world, they can be found drinking too much coffee, snuggling with their dog Gizmo (who might actually be a gremlin), or sipping whiskey with a good book.Today on Let's Make Work HumanLearn how horses saved both Moe and Rae (Mei, not so much!);Why the story of trans folks needs to expand in major ways (note: joy is involved;)How sexual well-being is well-being, even in the context of work;Why good intentions can get in the way of brave conversations about gender identity;How to get good at using the pronouns people prefer;How to hire more trans folks to your workplace and why it matters;And so much more!Resources mentioned in the show:To receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the Show Up newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.com or go to www.moementum.comTo connect with Moe on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrick/To connect with Mei on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meiratz/To learn more about Rae McDaniel's work go towww.rae-mcdaniel.com or www.practicalaudacity.comTo purchase Rae's new book, Gender Magic www.gendermagic.com Purchase “Gender Magic” IG & TikTok @theraemcdaniel Facebook @raemcdanielgendermagic

Do you ever wonder how sometimes incompetent leaders are successful anyway? Do you know what your reason for getting up and going to work every day? Are you thinking about jumping ship and trying entrepreneurship? Then this episode is for you!Our conversation with CEO Eleanor Beaton, founder of Safi Media, an education and coaching company for women entrepreneurs. Safi Media is committed to advancing global gender equity through women's entrepreneurship and is on a mission to double the number of women entrepreneurs who scale past $1M by 2030.As the host of the Anchored Intelligence podcast, with over 1.6 million downloads to date, Eleanor has reached millions of women around the world, helping them to unlock their leadership and entrepreneurial potential.She has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The Huffington Post, The Globe & Mail, The Atlantic, CBC, Chatelaine and more. Eleanor has spoken on women's leadership, entrepreneurship and gender equity at conferences throughout North America, Latin America and Europe.She has helped globally recognized business leaders & influencers such as Annette Verschuren, Arlene Dickinson, Margaret Trudeau and Dove Campaign for Real Beauty creators Janet Kestin and Nancy Vonk reach millions of people by packaging their expertise into best selling books.Eleanor has been recognized by the Corporate Excellence Awards as Canada's Leadership Coach of the Year. She is the winner of the Judge Elliot Award for Distinguished Alumni from the University of Kings College; the Nova Scotia Export Achievement Award; and the BBPA Harry Jerome Professional Excellence Award.If you enjoy this show, you need to sign-up for the Show Up Newsletter, delivered weekly to your inbox. It is a favorite of our listeners and published by the Moementum team every week offering tools, tips, and inspiration for navigating that quagmire or curiosity and delight we call the workplace.Today on Let's Make Work HumanWhat is happening with women entrepreneurship right now;How to have rigor with deciding what we do for work or what business we start;Why we all need to resist being “victims to toxicity;”How to debunk “the burden of significance;”Why being a superstar athlete alone will not make you a great leader, despite the mythology that it will;Why asking for help is a skill we all need to learn;And so much more!Resources Mentioned in this Show:To receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To get yourself or your people leaders critical skills for the future, learn more and apply to the Leading People Program™ here: https://leadingpeopleprogram.com/To connect with Moe or Mei email info@moecarrick.comIG @eleanorbeatonhttps://safimedia.co/To listen to Eleanor's Anchored Intelligence Podcast https://safimedia.co/podcast/To access the Surgeon General's Report on Workplace Well-Being and Mental Health https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/workplace-well-being/index.html

Welcome to our second season of the Let's Make Work Human podcast! On this brief episode, Moe digs deep and passionately explains what this work means to her, and what work could mean to all of us.

Surprise! We decided to give our listeners one last send-off for Season 1: come follow Moe on her sabbatical travels with her very best friend, Ann, on an amazing journey through Scottland! We strung together some of the highlights through the places they hiked and ate, the cows they met, the dark underbelly of vacationing, as well as some other beautiful and silly stuff. Thanks for amazing first season, and hear from you all soon!Songs we used in this episode:Scottland the BraveSend Me On My Way - Rusted RootAlaska - Maggie RogersWww.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

Surprise! We decided to give our listeners one last send-off for Season 1: come follow Moe on her sabbatical travels with her very best friend, Ann, on an amazing journey through Scottland! We strung together some of the highlights through the places they hiked and ate, the cows they met, the dark underbelly of vacationing, as well as some other beautiful and silly stuff. Thanks for amazing first season, and hear from you all soon!Songs we used in this episode:Scottland the BraveSend Me On My Way - Rusted RootAlaska - Maggie RogersWww.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

Well folks, here we are: the last episode for our first season of Let's Make Work Human! Today we answered some of your super amazing questions, such as which books we've been reading, whether we believe "serving managers" is a fad, things you probably don't know about us, why we are deciding to take a step away from most social media platforms, and so much more. We also ended the episode in a very grateful fashion by remembering how this podcast came to fruition, and rode off into the sunset.... that is, until Season 2 starts! Also, don't miss our surprise episode for next week either! Ciao!Www.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

What's the best way to get over a thousand applicants for a job posting? You treat your employees damn right. In this incredible interview, Mei visited with Sonya Passi: Activist, CEO, and Survivor. She covered the humanizing elements that bosses are taught, how her companies are wildly successful while offering the most outstanding benefits, and the things that live rent free in her mind. You don't wanna miss this one.Sonya Passi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chani.app/Twitter: https://twitter.com/appchaniWww.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

Is that a thing? Maybe you've worked somewhere or for someone that thought it was obtainable. It's not though, and we covered how some unrealistic work expectations can harm the overall job performance for many of us. What is the actual goal or function of perfectionism, and why have many individuals and jobs held up its facade for so long? How does perfectionism bleed into our everyday lives as well, and what are some mediums that perpetuate that? Come find out!Www.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

As we rapidly start approaching The Holiday Season, Mei and Moe finally reunite over the pod to discuss celebrations or lack thereof in the workplace. How should workplaces celebrate difference in culture and religious practices during this season, especially for groups or individuals who's holidays and customs usually aren't given space? Also, what about days that get official government time off, but we may not understand or agree with why? Do we celebrate those too, and how does that look? All of those questions get answered on this very festive episode.Www.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

The thing we can all feel. For this super-succinct but fire-filled episode, Moe talks about coming home from her recent sabbatical, and the interactions she had that further illuminate something: work has changed for folks... like, for good. How much of this is because of the pandemic? Have people always been challenging this? Have huge amounts of people always been unhappy at work? Check this one out and hear Moe's take.Www.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

Dream Team, baby. Our 17th episode shows work related and outside of work love for our amazing leader, as well as ourselves: The employees of Moementum Inc. The Spunk (Mei) brought on The Engineer and The Glue (Cameron and Jess) to chat about being The Core of the team, the generations that each of them are a part of and how it pertains to work, how they both started working for Moe, finding meaning at work as well as the kool-aid B.S. that they learned at jobs before, and what "career" and "legacy" means personally to them.

We've probably all had moments at a job when it was assumed that we could learn and grow through means that actually don't work. An unsafe work environment, telling ourselves to "calm down!" in situations that are uber stressful, feeling like we need to understand certain skills that we haven't practiced yet, and then feeling less-than when we can't..... yeah. Know what we mean? On this electric episode, we met up with Trevor Ragan, the creator of Learner Lab. Trev and Moe did a deep dive into the science of learning, and how it correlates with work environments. Validation, the difference between knowledge and skills, sitting in discomfort when we aren't great at a skill yet, and other essential habits needed about learning in the workplace.

In this episode, Moe and her partner, Jim, highlighted early days of striving to run a business, and the personal vs. professional relationship and gender-role aspects of such. Falling in Love, making big life decisions together, fear of failure, kicking cancer's butt and the story of how both of them succeeded all fit right into this one.

All this stuff is good stuff, and we know it. That being said, does anyone else feel like striking this balance between work, rest and pleasure can be difficult? This week we are deep-diving into the science behind resting, the important distinction between hard work and over-working, and also, by the way, why it's stinkin' pivotal to be experiencing pleasure at work. Come hang!Www.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

I mean, seriously though? We really really wanna know what's up with the differences in reactions, treatment and future implications of Adam Neumann and Elizabeth Holmes: both CEOs and entrepreneurs of separate companies, both made questionable decisions. The difference between them is the verdict for their decisions, and ultimately, the potential legacy and future for each of them. We also dig deep into becoming an entrepreneur, the importance of investing in small businesses, DaVinci (yep) as well as other influential entrepreneurs, and businesses that we love and wanted to plug.Www.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

Building a strong and meaningful connection at work can sometimes be more difficult than we expect. With employees maxed out and many companies experiencing a lack of connection, how can bosses and employers successfully reach out to staff and help them feel seen and heard? That being said, achieving connection in your workplace requires consistent vulnerability, and is pivotal in the overall culture. On today's episode, Moe and Mei chatted about workplace connection as it pertains to what connecting to others might look like remotely versus in-person, connecting with introverts and extroverts, doing repair work and apologizing to co workers, and so much more.

It seems like almost every conversation that we're in these days ends up talking about worker shortages, the potential for economic instability ahead, continuing COVID-19 challenges, and other issues facing workers in every sector. What is an employer, team leader, or boss supposed to do right now that helps their people feel connected, valued, and seen? And what do they not do, because it makes things worse? In this weeks episode of Let's Make Work Human: stop the suck, we take an irreverent look at what sometimes might seem basic. People are what make organizations great, and leaders at every level need to be thinking about what it is that they're doing to tend to their critical human assets. Which, by the way, includes taking care of themselves. What are the best and worst things you can do for the people who work for you right now? Let's dig in!I'm offering a culture master class that is starting August 25 and will help you build an unbreakable culture to weather whatever comes: https://lu.ma/3hnpehpzOh, and Moe wrote about this on the blog last week, too, Check it out here: https://moecarrick.com/the-heck-is-up-with-hybrid-work/Www.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

Everyone is talking about hybrid work--why it works, why it doesn't, who should do and who should not. But let's face it, what "hybrid work" even means is at best in its infancy and at worst, the wild, wild west. This week, we kick the tires of this new world of work we call hybrid and look under the hood at the dark sides while also celebrating some of the very good things it brings to workers and people leaders alike. All the pundits (Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, and more) and organizations large and small are talking about it and making big pronouncements. We, of course, have our very own opinions! Listen here and let us know what you think.I'm offering a culture master class that is starting August 25 and will help you build an unbreakable culture to weather whatever comes: https://lu.ma/3hnpehpzOh, and Moe wrote about this on the blog last week, too, Check it out here: https://moecarrick.com/the-heck-is-up-with-hybrid-work/Www.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

Do you love asking for help? Right. Most of us do not. It is hard and scary to ask for help, especially when it comes to coaching and consulting in our organizations and at work. In this week's episode we look at the myths that surround getting help from coaches and consultants, what has sometimes gotten in Moe's way, and what gets unlocked when we can admit that we do, in fact need help. Let's dig in to building support for ourselves in every work sector.Www.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

This week we are talking about leading like a girl. That's right. Why is leadership gendered? Why is leading like a girl not advice we give? We talk about where masculine and feminine leadership traits came from and what they are. We talk about the dangers for every gender when we as a society over index on one or the other. We talk about mean girls. We talk about the Athena Doctrine. We talk about our experiences of assimilating to masculine leadership traits as a sign of being a good leader. We talk about why the narrow band of masculinity cripples many men from showing up fully at work. All in all, this is a meaty one.Www.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.comto connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

That is the question that we tackle on today's podcast. We explore the difference between happy and thriving and why it matters to understand which one is true for us. We also take a look at jobs we've had where we had one but not the other and what the impact of that was. Today we look at some examples of how a job can serve us, feed us, and yes, help us thrive which means we sometimes feel happy there. Is it our employers job to make sure that we are happy at work every day? We think not, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't think about it. Have a listen and let us know what you think.Www.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.comto connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

This podcast is our live launch event! We tackle hard questions from listeners and connect with our awesome attendees. On this one, two of our closest friends, Ann Lent and Oakley Boycott, show up to ask hard and real questions. The conversation spans from dark sides of our work and home communities to healthcare's systemic leadership challenges and from asking for pay to the complexity of profitability. Thank you for launching our podcast with us. We are so glad to be here and we are so grateful you're here alongside us.Www.moecarrick.comTo receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the I newsletter here https://newsletter.leadwithmoe.com/To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.comto connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

Most of the rules about how we work have their roots in the overseer model of the Industrial Revolution. Isn't it time we replace them? This week we are looking closely at the new rules for work and what mindsets and practices have to go. Together we unpack the importance of work and life, myths about overwork and being a slacker, lazy leadership, and the fact that people are not machines. For more, check out Moe's book Bravespace Workplace here: https://www.amazon.com/Bravespace-Workplace-Making-Company-Human/dp/1938548434To watch Moe's TED Talk on Workplaces Fit for Humans Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr-kg51trhg

Money, money, money, show me the money. This week we get real with why we all go to work after all in a capitalist society, even though we know money does not motivate most of us by itself. We dig into how gender shows up when we talk about money and why we have to change the storyline to create more honest contracts in the workplace and level the playing field for real. Mei comes clean with a Millenial's view of money and life and almost asks Moe for more on-air!

Is it really possible to work full-time or run a business while also being a good parent? We say heck yes, with some juicy truth talk about the double binds that snag us, seeing men as competent caregivers, the stories our mothers showed us, guilt, keeping ourselves, and the legacies we leave as Moms and at work. See Moe's TED Talk on Women's Role in Healthy Masculinity: https://www.ted.com/talks/moe_carrick_loving_men_rethinking_women_s_role_in_defining_masculinity To receive weekly gold in your inbox, sign up for the newsletter here https://moecarrick.com/about-us/ For more details and to join the conversation go to https://moecarrick.com/leadership-coaching-podcast-make-work-human/ To learn how to be a leader who is good for people and gets kick ass results, check out the Leading People Program™ here: https://moecarrick.com/the-leading-people-program/ To get free stuff or take the course to Love Your Job go here: https://moecarrick.com/love-your-job/https://moecarrick.com/love-your-job/https://moecarrick.com/love-your-job/ For our free 35 day Anti-Racism Plan for White People https://moecarrick.com/35-day-anti-racism-challenge/ To connect with Moe email moe@moecarrick.com to connect with Mei email mei@moecarrick.com

We see the news and feel the trauma of what is happening in the world right now, from violent mass shootings to climate change, and then we go to work. How are leaders supposed to navigate the impact our ever-changing world has on people at work? This week we look at why it is important to notice, name, and facilitate conversations that matter at work so that people can do the hard things while working in a world on fire. We share how we do it in our workplace, where we have messed up, and how we plan to keep showing up.

We all know what it feels like to work in a toxic culture, but what does that really even mean? In this episode we look at examples of toxic workplaces we have known, what made them so not good for us, and how we think employees and leaders can actually turn a toxic work culture into one that is good for people. Work should enliven us, not deaden us, so let's learn what that really means. Oh, and if you think your culture can't possibly be toxic, think again. Even the best cultures can have pockets of yuck. To read about the research we discuss here check out https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/toxic-culture-is-driving-the-great-resignation/