Savage Perspective Podcast Workplace Culture with Katina Sawyer
When you run a business, or even if you don't, workplace culture is crucial to being satisfied in your career. Katina Sawyer, PhD is the co-author of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives and co-founder of Workr Beeing. As an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona, she is a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership, and diversity. Dr. Sawyer has published over 50 peer-reviewed studies and consulted with organizations to create healthier, more productive workplaces. This is a very different topic than my normal, but it's of great importance to anyone working for or owning a business. I know you'll take something from this episode.
What you'll hear:
- Katina's background in industrial organization psychology and the significance of workplace wellness (1:19)
- The evolution of workplace wellness (3:46)
- Challenges and opportunities in workplace wellness (5:00)
- Common pitfalls in workplace wellness initiatives (19:50)
- Effective leadership and tea culture (20:04)
- Strategies for improving workplace wellness (31:53)
- The role of leadership in improving workplace wellness (37:47)
- Tools and techniques for enhancing workplace wellness (41:21)
- The importance of nurturing a positive team culture (43:55)
- Katina's upcoming book launch and related events (49:23)
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