Wild Hearts at Work

How is social justice in the workplace an act of rebellion? How do we help to enact systemic AND individual change in support of social justice? What IS social justice, really? Jonathan is a husband, son, and brother who is fascinated by workplace culture and driven by his passion for creating, sustaining, and encouraging thriving workplaces for EVERYONE. Listen in to this vulnerable and explosive conversation about how we can be more aware, more involved, and more loving to those around us.  CommonCulture Coaching & ConsultingReal Talk with Dumas Podcast Support the show

How is technology affecting the whole of humanity? How is affecting our ability to work, connect, and communicate? "I'm not anti-technology; I'm pro-humanity." - Rob Krecak Rob Krecak has spent hundreds of hours researching our (for better or worse) connection to technology, and  now he is on a mission to help individuals and companies reduce burnout and get back time to master their careers and lives. He founded Humans First to provide a one-of-a-kind coaching experience that analyzes and coaches people's efficiency and energy by paying attention to their mindfulness with technology. Listen in as we talk about how being mindful of technology could help us shake up corporate world and get to a four hour work week! Father of FlowThe Social DilemmaThe Four Hour Work Week - Timothy FerrissHumans FirstWild Hearts at Work listeners receive a complimentary 30 min call with Rob! Email rob@humansfirst.us and mention Wild Hearts at Work in the Email subject.  Support the show

How is your past workplace hurt showing up in your work today? As a leader, are you aware of how trauma and past experiences are affecting the perception and performance of your team? In this episode, I speak with Katie McLaughlin who asks these very important questions of leaders as she seeks to help them all heal and move forward in a productive way. Using methods from her theatre background, she helps to uncover what's holding individuals and teams back from their best work. https://www.mclaughlinmethod.com/blog/work-conflict-isnt-about-youhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/mclaughlin-method https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaughlinkatie/https://bit.ly/ShowYourTeamYouHearThem Support the show

This week, we are turning the mic around! I had the pleasure of being a guest on Subject Matter Pros Podcast with Kunal Desai. It was a wonderful chat that I wanted to share with you! Check out his podcast - he interviews lots of different guests on many topics. Here's his description: Today's workplace is a whole new being. With the great resignation brought about by the pandemic, being agile is not just important, it is mandatory! Join us and our guest this week - Melissa Boggs as we discuss what being Agile means and the what the future of work will look like.Subject Matter Pros is sponsored by OCSDeals.ca and Branding And Promo. Support the show

Join me for this live episode of Wild Hearts at Work as I chat with Gary Ware, Allison Pollard, and Seth Erickson about one big question: In this Great Resignation era, what is the opportunity for employees to make change in the workplace? Support the show

Join me for our first live episode as I chat with Katelyn Magnuson, Rich Sheridan, and Bob Osmond about the skills and attributes necessary for leaders today! Support the show

David Hawks knew that a change was necessary in order for Agile Velocity to survive and thrive when the world had turned upside down in 2020. Like most companies, they could no longer rely on their old habits or assumptions to move forward. So David took it to the team: What would AV2.0 need to look like? How could they walk their own talk? Could they create a flat consulting organization?  Listen in as he tells us the AV story of structure, compensation, and client service--- contained in his own story of leadership, burnout, and redemption.  www.agilevelocity.comwww.pathtoagility.com  Support the show

This quote from Dr. Michael Gerharz is what drew me in: "I imagine a world in which those of us who have an important story to tell, a story that has the potential to change the world, find the words to make that happen."   For those of us who are wild hearts at work, one of the biggest impediments to change is getting other people on board. In this episode, Dr. Gerharz talks about the difference between show and substance, how to understand what matters to others, and how to crack the clarity code.  https://michaelgerharz.com/https://michaelgerharz.com/leaders-light-the-path Support the show

The Chief People Officer at Zappi understands the importance of preventing burnout. At Zappi, they have a minimum PTO policy and they take all-company holidays at certain intervals in the quarter. I saw this on LinkedIn and immediately asked Tom if he would join me on the podcast. Little did I know that minimum PTO was just the beginning of the Zappi story. Listen in as Tom shares a story of self organization, no managers but then managers, unlimited PTO turned minimum PTO,  the advice process, and policy-less expense policies. https://www.zappi.io/web/pages/what-is-zappi/how-zappi-workshttps://www.zappi.io/web/pages/careershttps://corporate-rebels.com/advice-process/ Support the show

What happens when a group of kids are given a substantial amount of money to make change in their school? Do they spend it on chips and candy? Or do they invest in the things that will really help make a difference in other kids' lives? Learn the answer from this podcast with FirstRoot CEO Luke Hohmann as we examine the journey of kids and adults who learn what it takes to really prioritize and invest in a big idea through participatory budgeting. Find out more and learn how you can help! www.firstroot.co Support the show

In this episode,  I speak with Joseph Pelrine about the focus on (and the danger of misunderstanding)  Psychological Safety in the workplace. He speaks to what teams really need in order to open up innovation and risk-taking in teams and help them to high performance.  References: “Trust is the intersection of a person's hopes and fears”Simpson, J.A. (2007) Psychological foundations of trust. Current directions in psychological science, 16, 264-268.“Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket.”-  Eric Hoffer, The Temper of Our Time (1967)  (FWIW the original seems to be: "Up to now, America has not been a good milieu for the rise of a mass movement. What starts out here as a mass movement ends up as a racket, a cult, or a corporation.")AN easily accessible (and understandable) intro to the safety/diversity/empathy model:Woolley, A. & Malone, T. (2011) What makes a team smarter? More women. Harvard business review,The Smell of the Place - Fantastic Talk on Culture by Prof. Sumantra Ghoshalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgrD7yJwxAM&t=195s&ab_channel=NewInsight Support the show

Word/Phrase of the Week: Bias DisruptionPalantir.net is a digital consultancy led by CEO Tiffany Farriss. (not to be confused with another company of a similar name) I was excited to speak with Tiffany because she has set out to lead her company in a very wild-hearted way, right down to how people are compensated and how promotions are handled in her no-manager org structure. Listen in as we talk about the different assumptions and biases that Palantir.net tackles head on through their implicit and explicit policies about work. Learn more about Palantir.net:www.palantir.net  Support the show

Word/Phrase of the Week: Imposter SyndromeIn this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with leadership coach Asia about overcoming imposter syndrome and sitting deeply in your values to become the strongest - and most YOU- leader you can be. We talk about accepting constructive "feedback" vs. being firm in your personal boundaries when criticism is not well-communicated. Most importantly, we talk about being driven by personal purpose that helps you withstand any external storm. Learn more about Asia's work:https://www.bridgewellpro.com/about Support the show

Word/Phrase of the Week: BoundariesNic Frick is a Career Coach who specializes in working with new moms who are trying to find their next career move. Often these new moms are struggling to reprioritize their lives and find new identity after the birth of their children. Like these new moms, all of us are experience reprioritization and new identities as we approach the end of the pandemic. In this episode, we discuss the parallels of these experiences, how to establish and maintain boundaries, and when to apply them as a leader. This episode is hilarious, so buckle your seat belts. :) Find out more about Nic's work:https://www.nicfrick.com/Also mentioned:https://revelationproject.fireside.fm/https://www.instagram.com/melissau/?hl=en Support the show

Hello, Friends! (Every time I say that, I imagine Robin Williams' voice as Mrs. Doubtfire.) I'm so thrilled to be kicking off Season 2 with this episode. For nearly 12 minutes, I look back at learnings from Season 1, share some gratitude, and give you a sneak peek at what Season 2 is shaping up to be!  Support the show

Word/Phrase of the Week: Agency In this episode, I speak with Microsoft CTO Advisor Williams Adams on the topic of Agency. A long time Microsoft employee, William has made long-standing impact within the large company by engaging his own sense of agency. He talks with me about how he challenged the status quo, created new programs (specifically LEAP, Microsoft's apprenticeship program), and made global impact through a series of decisions and just saying, "why not?". Learn more about William and Microsoft LEAP: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/leap/ https://twitter.com/leaptotech Support the show

Word/Phrase of this episode: Authenticity In this episode, I speak with Dr. Erika Michalski about her favorite topic: authenticity. What does it mean? How does it show up at work? What is rebellious about it? This glitter loving doctor shares some challenges of being truly authentic, and how authenticity shows up in our leadership. We also talk about balancing our own needs with the needs of others in order to truly be our authentic selves - even at work.  Find out more and connect with Erika:https://stratauth.com/https://stratauth.com/ola/services/strategically-authentic-leadership-6-week-professional-development-serieshttps://www.instagram.com/consultantbarbie/?hl=en Support the show

I first learned of Katelyn Magnuson in the same way as many others: when her 1 minute video on the flexibility of her business went viral on TikTok. In this video, she was explaining how she and her employees work 32 hour work weeks and no more. For obvious reasons, I was dying to talk with her about this and invite you to listen! I was thrilled to wrap this Season 1 of Wild Hearts at Work with a leader of her caliber, emotional intelligence, and humor. Listen in to hear how her company operates, the story behind the viral video, and how her organization will continue to thrive in the future!  https://www.katelynmagnuson.com/ Support the show

In this episode, I speak with Melanie Parish of The Experimental Leader book, The Experimental Leader Academy, and the Experimental Leader podcast! We had a lovely chat about the nature of experiments, why humans are wary of experiments, and what it looks like to experiment or support experimentation as a leader! Moreover, I really enjoyed just talking about leadership with someone of Melanie's perspective.   https://www.melanieparish.com/The Experimental Leader (book)The Experimental Leader (podcast) Support the show

Have you ever had an idea that just wouldn't leave you alone - and you don't even know where it came from? Have you ever been in a meeting and something you heard just didn't feel right - but you were afraid to speak up because you had no "data" to prove you were right? Your intuition might be screaming at you! Shoshanna French hears stories like this every day in her work.  In this episode, she and I chat about the different types of intuition, how they can show up at work, why we are afraid to listen, and how we can approach colleagues or our boss with information that came from *us*! http://www.simplespirit.com  Support the show

The first thing you notice about Gary is his kind smile. The second thing you notice is the hidden Mickey on the wall behind him. It's not hard to see why companies across the world trust him to bring play into their organizations. Gary Ware is the founder of Breakthrough Play, a Strategic Play Consultant, and a TedX Speaker. In this episode, we talk about the magic that play can unlock for individuals and teams, the risks of play, and creating an environment where it is okay to fail. Combining his background in Marketing and Improv, Gary is an impressive individual who makes you want to drop everything and just be a kid for a few minutes. When was the last time that you just ... played? References: Becoming Better Grownups, Brad MontagueDisclaimer: : As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show

Wild hearts show up in every industry, even public education! In this episode, I chat with John Miller, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer at Agile Classrooms. John has made it his multi-year mission to help revolutionize the classroom using agile values and principles. In this episode, we talk about his journey from IT Director to leading the agile education revolution, what an agile classroom looks like, and some of the greatest stories from the classroom. References: Agile Educator Guide Support the show

In this episode, I chat with Allison Pollard, Technical Director at Improving. We talk about authenticity, being real, the effect of the pandemic on our realness, and psychological safety. She shares stories about working with teams and individuals who are striving to be more transparent, but running into obstacles along the way.. The importance and silent peril of giving feedback, especially to our bosses. The action of taking frustration and turning it into hope. Unfiltered Hell.  So much goodness in one episode.  Allison Smash! :-)  References: Radical Candor, Kim ScottSilenced and Sidelined, Dr. Carrie ArnoldDisclaimer: : As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show

What do Ted Lasso, Star Wars, Schitts Creek, and Ryan Reynolds all have in common? This episode of Wild Hearts at Work with Seth Erickson of Storify Agency! This was an incredibly fun and engaging episode about the power of storytelling and how it can propel movements forward, big and small. Seth talks us through the recipe for good storytelling, common mistakes made in storytelling, and how being in business without a vision is like driving a car without a steering wheel.  Huge congratulations to Seth for the release of his new book, "How to Hack Humans: Storytelling for Startups", now available via preorder on Amazon, released October 15th, 2021. Free Bonus! At our own special landing page, your can download the first chapter of the book once referred to "As if Ryan Reynolds wrote a business book!"   https://www.storifyagency.com/wildheartsReferences: Leading Change, John Kotter The Power of Myth, Joseph Campbell  Disclaimer: : As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show

Elise Shapiro is an accomplished Agile Coach and corporate rebel. In this episode, she shares stories of startups that excel in self organization and agility. In an organization that does not have traditional managers, it is necessary to ensure that the functions of management are performed through other structures and processes. Elise shares her experience with creating those structures and leading companies on their journey of self-development and self-organization. We also talk about the power of coaching, performance reviews, and the most surprising experiments that worked. Resources:Brave New WorkTraining from the Back of the Room Disclaimer: : As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show

In this episode, I was thrilled to be joined by Cliff Pollan of Welo. Welo is a virtual office and gathering space for workshops, trainings, etc. Cliff is an expert on meetings that don't suck, and we had a wonderful conversation about what mid-pandemic and post-pandemic meetings look like, and the future of the hybrid workplace. In this future hybrid place, leaders are going to have to create appropriate structures to embrace the freedom that employees naturally have, and how that can be an advantage. Lastly, Cliff shares how the Welo team works together in their own remote environment, staying tightly aligned and culturally close. References: Serious Work: How to Facilitate Meetings & Workshops Using the Lego Serious Play methodDisclaimer: : As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show

In this episode, I talk with author and CEO, Michelle Clarke, about coloring outside the lines, knowing and being yourself, and the power of intuition in the workplace. She shares her journey from being bullied at school as a young girl to being a badass coach who helps others step into their own power. We also talk about what leaders really need to do in order to harness the magic of employees who are a little wild at heart.  Make sure you check our her new book, Woo Woo for Women in Business: how to become an empowered business queen on Amazon! Disclaimer: : As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show

From his first job as a sandwich creator to his current job as a product owner and entrepreneur, Mike Berman has always been full of creativity, spark, and a little bit of wildness. This rock star has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, does unfathomable tricks on his bike, constantly seeks to improve himself, and brings radical new ideas (like sleeping at work?!)  to every workplace he joins. In this episode, we talked a little about how we met, through a Scrum Alliance hiring event that he only attended on a whim, and how Start With Why by Simon Sinek is currently impacting his life and work. We ventured into talking about the benefits and hidden dangers of an unlimited PTO plan, and the influence of leaders on creativity and innovative people in the corporate world. So much goodness in just one episode! Don't miss this one! Disclaimer: : As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show

In this episode, I speak with Kevin Monroe about the power of gratitude in the workplace. As a "gratitude consultant", Kevin has worked with companies of all sizes and in all industries to unleash their creativity and contentment through gratitude. Listen in as we discuss how one becomes a Gratitude Consultant, the difference between thankfulness and gratitude, and the importance of taking action.  Support the show

In this episode, I speak with Racepoint Global President Bob Osmond, who stepped into his role at the communications agency just a few short weeks after the pandemic began. We talk about the importance of transparency, flexibility and intention - during the pandemic and beyond. In the spirit of being adults, the RPG leadership team is transparent about salaries, flexible about work time and place, and intentional about creating communication patterns that foster trust. Make sure you check out the Racepoint Global Careers page; this awesome flexible company is hiring!  Support the show

It was an incredible joy (pun intended) to chat with Richard Sheridan in this episode. His books, Joy, Inc. and Chief Joy Officer  have been an incredible inspiration to me on my own leadership journey, and his friendship even more so. In this episode, we talk about the Great Reckoning of 2021,  the perspectives and fears of leaders, the joy that is found in uncertainty, and more. You don't want to miss this one! Disclaimer: : As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show

In this episode with Dr. Ali Hill, PhD, we dig deep into the impact of the Great Reckoning on leaders, entrepreneurs, and employees. As a socioloigist and an executive advisor for women entrepreneurs, Ali has a unique perspective on how to spot Wild Hearts, how leaders can/should create space for them, and the expected result if they don't. She refers to this quote by Muhammad Yunus: "All human beings are born entrepreneurs. Some get a chance to unleash that capacity. Some never got the chance, never knew that he or she has that capacity."  Support the show

In this episode, I sit down with Doug Harrison, the Founder of The SCOOTER Store (1991-2013) of New Braunfels, TX. The SCOOTER Store was on Fortune's Best Places to Work in 2004 (#58) and 2010 (#38). I had the privilege of working at TSS for 12 years, and I am so grateful for this opportunity to sit down with Doug and ask him about the influences and experiences of building an awesome organization. References: Mastering the Rockefeller Habits, Verne HarnishBuilding the Awesome Organization: Six Essential Components that Drive Entrepreneurial Growth, Katherine CatlinDisclaimer: : As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show

In this episode, I talk about the impact of the pandemic on organizations as it relates to remote work, schedules, and dress codes. How will organizations behave at this crossroads moment in our culture? What are they risking if they try to go back to "the way things were before"?  Support the show

In this book club episode, I share a book that is near and dear to my heart. This book, Spark: Igniting the Creative Fire Within Us All, is one that I have used in company book clubs three times. In this episode, I blindly go through my bookmarks and highlights and share some quotes with you. Themes are: Courage, Creativity, Diversity and Trust. Doesn't that sound like fun? Disclaimer: : As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show

The trailer episode of Wild Hearts at Work, detailing the Who, What, Why, and Where of this new podcast!  Support the show