Jordan: Do you have a sense about your workplace that you are dependent on it for both literally and figuratively feeding you in the sense of there's so much energy that goes to getting to that next level moving up or do you have an interdependent relationship where you are contributing good things to the organization and the organization is contributing things back? Dave: I would just say if you're able to make the sufficient remuneration to cover your expenses and have a little bit of time for some additional things the research would suggest you don't get so much more happier the more money more prestige more power higher up you are. Jordan: If we can in our lives free ourselves from feeling a grip on
Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed
Bonni is the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, Dean of Teaching and Learning and Professor of Business and Management at Vanguard University, and my life partner. Prior to her academic career, she was a human resources consultant and executive officer for a publicly traded company. Bonni is the author of The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide*.
Listener Questions
Jose asked about how to balance professional and personal responsibilities and get it all done.
Jordan mentioned getting passed up for a promotion twice and wondering what suggestions we have on the feedback they have received.
Ahmad asked us about resources for supporting high performances and team members who are struggling.
Jenna shared a distinction between tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance that Dave expanded on.
Resources Mentioned
Getting Things Done* by David Allen
Leadership Story Deck* by David Hutchens
Start With Why* by Simon Sinek
Hope for the Flowers* by Trina Paulus
The Empowered Manager* by Peter Block
Kim Scott’s distinction on Superstars vs. Rock Stars
CliftonStrengths by Gallup
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