Working Conversations

10/13/2023

Here is what you DON’T know about FOBO 👇👇

You might be wondering…

Is the Fear of Becoming Obsolete (FOBO) harmful or helpful?

FOBO isn't always a negative force. In fact, it can be a remarkable motivator for growth and innovation.

When the prospect of obsolescence looms, individuals often find newfound motivation for self-improvement, enabling them to stay at the forefront of their careers. This fear drives a remarkable ability to adapt to change, embracing new technologies and trends with open arms. Moreover, it's a catalyst for innovation, encouraging the development of advanced products and services that shape the future.

So FOBO can be a powerful ally on your journey to success.

Don't let it hold you back; let it fuel your journey towards success and stay ahead of the curve.

🎧 Tune in to the Working Conversations Podcast to learn more.

12/21/2022

This! ♥️📘🌲🎁

Oooh, who loves this tradition? 💜📚

Thank you

04/25/2022

Mistakes happen, and that’s okay. 🙂🎙

Just recently, I made a mistake.

I was working ahead on a project so my team members could do their individual tasks while I was away on a trip.

Turns out that I didn’t put everything in its rightful place. My team members couldn’t find what they needed to get a deliverable done in time. 🙊

It would have been easy for me to gloss over my own mistake. But I asked myself, “Will it make me a better leader if I sweep the mistakes under the rug?”

Find out how I owned and handled the mistake in the Working Conversations Podcast Episode 56: When Leaders Make Mistakes.

Believe me, this episode is so timely with so many people going back to the office and mistakes will be made. Tag the leaders around your circle to listen to this episode. 💯

Listen at workingconversations.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎙🎧

04/18/2022

I deeply believe that we pick up leadership lessons in small moments over time.

We also learn in an informal ways, especially when we are young.

We pick up our leadership knowledge and skills in subtle ways.

We learn by watching leaders around us and picking up on what works and what doesn’t.

The same is true with kids.

Today in the podcast, I distilled 4 Leadership Concepts from my fifth grade son who is running for Mayor in BizTown. 👦🙌 These new concepts might be exactly what you need in your leadership toolbox!

We can continue to learn to be better leaders our entire lives. I’m in my 50s and I’m still learning. Every day. 💯

Head to workingconversations.com/55 or wherever you get your podcasts to tune in to today’s episode. 🎧🎙

04/11/2022

Leadership is not just for those who manage the work of others.

And definitely not just for those who are on the C-suite level.

I am a firm believer that anyone can lead and should lead from wherever they are on the organizational chart.

Recently, I've been thinking a lot about leadership and how what's expected of leaders has changed throughout the pandemic.

I’m also thinking about how leaders have carried themselves and how their leadership has morphed and changed with the uncertainty and ambiguity in our world.

That’s why in this episode of my podcast, I talk about the leadership lessons that shouldn’t be left behind as we move into the new frontier of the post-pandemic period. These lessons will help you:

✔ Demonstrate HUMANITY and HUMILITY.
✔ Retain your WORKFORCE.
✔ Create a helping hand COMMUNITY.

Head to workingconversations.com or wherever you get your podcasts to tune into today’s podcast episode! 🎙🎧

04/07/2022

What are the characteristics of a great leader for you?

Tag a leader you look up to.

04/04/2022

Ever heard yourself saying any of these?

‼ “This is not how it is supposed to be.”

‼ “This is not how I saw myself as a leader.”

‼ “This goes counter to everything I was trained as in terms of what leadership would look like and what organizational life from the top would look like.”

I’ve heard it from everyone from senior leaders to human resource professionals. 😞

Recently, an executive coaching client of mine made me understand this phenomenon with a sharper focus. It was clear that he was grieving his conception of himself as a leader.

And in today’s podcast, I offer clear-cut strategies for understanding why we might be grieving the loss of the former workplace and what to do about it.

Listen to the full episode here or wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎙

If you’ve found this episode helpful, don’t forget to tag someone who might be pining for the way things used to be at work prior to the pandemic.

03/31/2022

The return to the office may not be smooth, it may not be easy, it may not be welcome. 😞

But pandemics do end. 😊

And while it is not likely that work-life will go back to the way it was prior to
the pandemic, it is likely that you will be expected to return to the office in some capacity.

So here are 3 steps to adjust your mindset to make the best transition back into the office.

If you want to learn more, download my FREE E-book “The Reentry Guide: 9 Steps For a Smooth Return to the Office”. Find it at https://janelanderson.com/reentry

You can also catch the full episode of RTO Rescue Guide wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎙

03/28/2022

Having a hard time navigating the challenge of returning to the office? 😫

This can be frustrating for a lot of working professionals who can do their job remotely. Especially nowadays when the comfort of WFH or gives us the flexibility we want.

You don’t have to continue to believe that returning to the office is hard, because I have some simple strategies that I’ve shared with my clients that actually made their RTO easier.

Now I’m sharing with you, here on the podcast the steps to help you or your employees get ready for your days back in the office.

These steps are very SIMPLE. I reverse-engineered everything so you can come back to the office, ready to connect with your colleagues, be productive, and have your head in the game.

Listen to the full episode here or wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎙

If you’ve found this episode helpful, don’t forget to tag someone you know who still resisting the idea of going back to the office. 🙋‍♀️

Feel free to check out the Show Notes at workingconversations.com/52 to download my e-book, “The Reentry Guide: 9 Steps For a Smooth Return to the Office” for FREE.

03/25/2022

To all working professionals, I hear you! Yes, I do! 👂

RTO is just around the corner.

Perhaps some of you are still resisting getting back to the office because WFH works better for you.

Or perhaps you are one of the employees who’s been waiting soooo long just to get back to the office because you need to be with people.

Don’t worry, I’ve got you! 💪

Next week on the podcast, I will be giving away my e-book “The Reentry Guide: 9 Steps For a Smooth Return to Office” for FREE. Mark your calendar and make sure to listen to Episode 52 of the Working Conversations Podcast to get the link where you can download it for free! 🎊

03/24/2022

📌 Here’s what you can do if you are an overthinker or an under-thinker. 📌

Additionally, if you’re an overthinker, don’t think too much about this! Just grab those steps and get in action.

And if you are an under-thinker, give yourself some time for this episode to sink in. And start putting some time on your calendar to consider how your words and actions impact others.

Catch the full episode at workingconversations.com or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

03/21/2022

Are you an OVERTHINKER or an UNDERTHINKER? 🤔💭

Do you over analyze everything and frequently land in analysis paralysis?

Or are you more impulsive in your decision making and actions?

Frankly, neither one is better than the other.

Both overthinking and underthinking can cause damage in our life and at work. It might ruin relationships, prolong the process of achieving some goals, or even destroy our own mental health. 💔

That’s why in the latest episode of the Working Conversations Podcast, I shared strategies on how to overcome overthinking and underthinking to help you bring some peace in your thoughts.

So, listen and catch the full episode at workingconversations.com/51 or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙 Please leave us a review after listening to the podcast so we can provide you with more research and ideas to make your life and work more effective, productive, and positive. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐