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Expert in workplace culture, Professor Frances Frei, discusses the importance of training managers to fix organizational cultures. She emphasizes the significance of inclusion over diversity and shares tips on building a welcoming workplace. The podcast also explores topics like building trust, optimizing operations, empowering employees, and fostering a culture of inclusion.

Donald and Charlie Sull, a father and son research team, discuss the impact of toxic culture on teams. They explore topics such as analyzing employee conversations, the limitations of surveys in measuring culture, and the effects of the pandemic on workplace culture. They also delve into the misalignment between espoused values and performance, collaboration, risk tolerance, and the use of social incentives to address bad behavior.

This podcast discusses the implications of asking staff to declare friendships at work, the challenges of navigating workplace relationships, the psychological toll of covering hard news, the impact of late-stage capitalism on working conditions, and the potential consequences of AI on entry-level jobs.

The podcast explores interesting topics such as the future of work, the concept of coffee badging, the quirks of email communication, Gen Z work trends, the challenges faced by women in remote working, and the importance of trust in the workplace.

Ange Postecoglou, manager of Tottenham Hotspur, brings positive change to the club and creates a relaxed, enjoyable environment. The podcast explores achieving goals through motivation, the influence of managers on teams, and creating enjoyable environments for success. It emphasizes the importance of having fun in the workplace and the transformative power of sport.

Amy Edmondson, renowned organizational psychologist, discusses psychological safety, its implementation, and the importance of creating a learning environment. Blameless reporting at Ford is explored as an example. The chapter also highlights the impact of technology, strategies to enhance psychological safety in meetings, and the role of middle managers in fostering a safe environment.

The podcast discusses the power of fun and its importance for happiness and health. It explores the value of playfulness in work and relationships, while emphasizing the need for in-person interactions. The episode also highlights the enjoyment of Dungeons and Dragons and the impact of embracing fun without shame. Overall, the podcast emphasizes the significance of fun, playfulness, and curiosity in various aspects of life and work.

The podcast discusses various interesting topics such as the implementation of a four-day workweek, the importance of setting healthy boundaries in the workplace, the impact of office environments on productivity and well-being, and the negative effects of monitoring and micromanaging employees. It also highlights changing attitudes towards work, with millennials and Gen Z prioritizing different aspects of their lives, and explores the concept of collaboration and effective office design. Moreover, it touches on the lower importance of work in the UK compared to other countries and the challenges of virtual learning environments.

Owen Eastwood, the world's best performance coach, shares his approach of emphasizing a powerful shared identity and belonging to transform teams. They discuss purpose, identity, and belonging, and how creating a positive and inclusive environment fosters team collectiveness. The importance of creating a shared purpose defined by all participants is highlighted. Strategies to overcome barriers of team collectiveness are shared, along with the importance of storytelling and finding individual purpose in work.

Guests include Ellen C Scott, Deputy Digital Editor at The Stylist, and Matthew Cook, founder of theSHIFT. Topics covered: AI in journalism, catchy trends, impact of physical workspaces, managing up, managing without training, dangers of radical candor.