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Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Here's our question for you today, leader: How are you sharing gratitude with others? Subscribe to get your Monday Fired up.

Truth You Can Act On: What are your internal self-limitations? We all have them, but awareness is the first step to overcoming. [00:08:59] we have to become self-aware or cautious of them if we're going to be able to move away from them and start listening to the other voices that we have, which are far more empowering. [00:09:13] What are your superpowers? Know them. Embrace them. Work on belief in you. Get rid of the assumptions and negative thoughts that hold you back from fully utilizing your superpowers. [00:11:37] we tend to overestimate what we have in place and what we currently do. And we tend to underestimate what we could gain by doing something different. And we do that innately and it keeps us safe because if we can control and experience, we can give ourselves the illusion of being safe. [00:11:56] [00:12:39] according to the research, we're having 40,000 potentially negative thoughts, every single day of self doubt. Talking ourselves out of something. And then out of that 80 %, those negat

Truth You Can Act On: Reminder: Focus on what you have, not what’s missing. [00:01:39] When you have a leader that's grounded in gratitude, they're focusing on what they have instead of what is missing. They make each employee feel seen and heard and appreciated, which leads to increased morale and decreased turnover. [00:01:53]  [00:13:59] When they're in those negative thoughts, The leader is focusing on what's missing. Oftentimes they're using comparison. Avoid comparison; comparison, kills gratitude quicker than anything else. [00:14:11] Gratitude should not be an after-thought of as “nice to have”, or “I'll try to get there this week.” It should be an intentional effort in a core practice and leadership. [00:05:26] It's a matter of choice. So the organization and a leader has to start from, you know, top down showing gratitude, and then it, honestly, it becomes contagious and everyone under them starts expressing heartfelt gratitude and that team comes together and it really has an incredible impact

Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Here's our question for you today, leader: How do you do better work - work that is meaningful to you? Subscribe to get your Monday Fired up.

Truth You Can Act On: The entire work environment has permanently changed. Your business has to change in order to survive and thrive. This is a must to understand and embrace as a leader. [00:08:45]from an opportunity perspective, if a business is able to adapt and work from home, I think there's a tremendous amount of opportunity maybe to even create a competitive advantage.[00:08:55] [00:08:11] The problem is when they need to develop or grow into a new role and change. So employee development and a work from home environment is much more difficult than it is in the office. And that challenge is even greater for new employees who are trying to adapt to a new culture and to learn new tasks for the very first time. Doing that from a home office is much more difficult. [00:08:39] Be incredibly transparent with great communication. Communicate more and share more. [00:03:07]I think what's really important for organizations as they open back up is first of all, they need to ensure that they are being incre

Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Here's our question for you today, leader: What's your superpower? Subscribe to get your Monday Fired up. Subscribe to Gut+Science

Truth You Can Act On: Have clarity. Get clear on the why, the how, and the what, the values and the traits to create the core of your culture. [00:03:38] Jason: There has to be clarity within the organization as to what the actual culture values and traits are.[00:03:45] [00:04:32] Jason: Unfortunately, we often think culture and we treat it like it's something that can just happen organically, but there has to be a clear plan with it. One of the questions I often ask is, what would it look like if you didn't have a product strategy with clarity. What if you didn't have a revenue strategy that had any clarity to it? Or how about a leadership development strategy? Without clarity, if you don't have clarity for a culture strategy, there's going to be a lot of uncertainty and expectations [00:04:57] To sustain, we have to create and implement a system to consistently execute proactive activities to drive our culture. [00:03:47] Jason: we've got to sustain. The reinforcement of those values and traits to eve

Truth You Can Act On: Employee engagement has to be part of the organization’s strategy. It’s not a tactical thing–Stop the flavor-of-the-month surveys and choose a survey that equips you with data and insights. Take Action. Weave engagement into every single thing you do as an organization. Manager engagement skills are huge. Communication and employee-engagement training is a must for managers of all levels. You must have the right mindset and belief for the strategy to work. Be intentional with how you equip your leaders to understand the engagement initiatives. Full Notes: https://gutplusscience.com/healthcare-series-vicki-hess/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Sponsors: Wambi.org – Wambi is about human connections. We view feedback as the fuel for interpersonal growth and are always striving to achieve the highest versions of ourselves and to lift others up along the way.

Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Here's our question for you today, leader: What unlocks your meaning and fulfillment? Subscribe to get your Monday Fired up. Subscribe to Gut+Science

Truth You Can Act On: Own your fears and deficits – we all have them. Know what they are and embrace them, and go at your own pace to work through them. Ask your people for feedback. Don’t just check the box, but have authentic conversations illustrating you want the feedback and you’ve heard it. Words and actions create trust. Watch what you say and do closely and be intentional with your efforts. Full Notes: https://gutplusscience.com/emma-matthews/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation: The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle Sponsor: The Zone – The Zone is the space where happiness and high performance coexist. We believe in making organizations more human and for this to happen we should not have to trade one for the other. We’re offering 10 free coaching sessions to Gut+Science listeners. Visit https://thezone.co/gutscience/coaching to get started.

Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Here's our question for you today, leader: Do you truly know your core values?  Subscribe to get your Monday Fired up. Subscribe to Gut+Science

Truth You Can Act On: Analyze your payroll details stats on gender. Have a database in place that can capture the data and give you a baseline.  Be aware of the reality of how you pay male vs female. Unconscious bias is very real and we all do it.  Put policies in place to encourage employee engagement. Pay-for-performance and 9-boxing are great places to start.  Equality is directly correlated to employee engagement levels. It’s not just about the amounts, though. Full Notes: https://gutplusscience.com/teresa-levis/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation: The Five Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell Sponsor: Ascentis –  Ascentis is a SaaS-based Human Capital Management software that offers easy-to-use HCM, HRIS, online payroll, talent management, recruiting, and timekeeping solutions. Request a complimentary review of your processes and policies at https://www.ascentis.com/gutscience

Truth You Can Act On: Feel your culture. Clarity and consistency in messaging, a clear construct for leaders of all levels to make good decisions, and storytelling. Tell stories that reinforce the culture you’re trying to build.  Build a healthy workplace. No matter the size of the organization, the steps are the same: Identify your goals, clearly communicate those goals, and empower and assist teams to work together to achieve them. Shift your values. Move from constitutional values to values that embody who you are. Be able to share your values in 20 seconds or less (the human attention span is shorter than ever). Seek employee feedback on crafting your values. For larger organizations, consider having a sample size gives feedback versus the entire workforce. Lastly, make the change of values a movement and not a mandate. Nikki’s Book Recommendation: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Sponsors: Wambi.org – Wambi is about human connections. We view feedback as the fuel for interpersonal growth a

Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Here's our question for you today, leader: Are you expressing gratitude to your team members in a way that meets their needs? Subscribe to get your Monday Fired up.

Truth You Can Act On: Know people’s motivation: We can't treat all of our people the same. Everyone's motivated in different ways and we have to know what's there why. We have to spend time listening and understanding how your employees are motivated. Employees first: Customer service should be a top priority but it can’t take precedence over your employees. When you help your employees win they’ll walk through fire for you and your customers. Build on their strengths: Always look for the good in people and acknowledge what they’re doing well. You can build loyalty by leading with positivity. When we have a strong relationship with people they stop expecting you to be perfect and start focusing on how they can help bring the company’s vision to life.   Nikki’s Book Recommendation: What It Takes by Stephen Schwarzman What You Do Is Who You Are by Ben Horowitz rEvolution: Turn Crisis Into Clarity And Ignite Growth by Tim Leman Sponsors: The Zone – The Zone is the space where happiness and high performan

Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!  Here's our question for you today, leader: How are you building relationships with your people, especially when it comes to driving their engagement levels at work? Subscribe to get your Monday Fired up.

Truth You Can Act On: Millennials are now the largest population in the workplace. They want two things most: Regular feedback and an employer that stands behind them. Communications platforms need to be easily accessible from all devices. Whatever you’re doing to communicate now – increase the cadence. Reminder – Reject the generational stereotypes that you hear. The only exception is your own experience. Your application process must be simple. If it’s not, you’ll be missing out on recruiting younger talent. Full Notes: https://gutplusscience.com/bob-greene/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation: Generations, Inc: From Boomers to Linksters by Meagan Johnson Sponsors: Ascentis –  Ascentis is a SaaS-based Human Capital Management software that offers easy-to-use HCM, HRIS, online payroll, talent management, recruiting, and timekeeping solutions. Request a complimentary review of your processes and policies at https://www.ascentis.com/gutscience/

Truth You Can Act On: Focus on the right things. Take 5 steps back and look at the larger process failures Feedback must be accompanied by recognition. Don’t overcomplicate recognition. Recognize people often and in public. Adopt the habit of gratitude. Even a simple “thank you” goes a long way.   Full Notes: https://gutplusscience.com/bonnie-clipper/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation: The Fourth Age by Byron Reese Sponsors: Wambi.org – Wambi is about human connections. We view feedback as the fuel for interpersonal growth and are always striving to achieve the highest versions of ourselves and to lift others up along the way. To learn more about partnerships at Wambi, email Nikki at nikki@wambi.org

Truth You Can Act On: Relationship skills are essential skills. They’re not optional and they’re not “soft” skills Make sure your mindset is locked-in to the endgame. This helps us fast track and innovate faster and helps our people feel safe.  Deliberately recruit diversity and on-board uniquely. Stop cloning. Every human needs a unique experience to help them unlock their potential.  Walk the talk. Integrity in leadership is not perfection, it’s showing up and displaying the courage to be vulnerable as a leader. Full Notes https://gutplusscience.com/corina-roobeck/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation: Mindset by Carol S. Dweck Sponsor: The Zone – The Zone is the space where happiness and high performance coexist. We believe in making organizations more human and for this to happen we should not have to trade one for the other. We’re offering 10 free coaching sessions to Gut+Science listeners. Visit https://thezone.co/gutscience/coaching to get started.

Gut+Science is expanding into the healthcare sector with a specific subseries to impact employee engagement in the healthcare industry. In partnership with Wambi, we’re bringing you the best influencers and leaders in healthcare to share best practices, stories, and lessons to build stronger people-first healthcare institutions. The series officially launched with Secretary David Shulkin, but we need your feedback! Send us an email at nikki@mondayfire.com and tell us who we should feature in this subseries. Sponsors: Wambi.org – Wambi is about human connections. We view feedback as the fuel for interpersonal growth and are always striving to achieve the highest versions of ourselves and to lift others up along the way Carepostcard.com is launching soon and we would love to partner with you! Here are two ways you can get involved: 1) You can personally use this tool to recognize the great workers in this world; 2) Your company can use this tool to “give back” – especially at a time like this. Email nikki@wamb