Reality-Based Leadership

The fact is that many of our marriages end, and today's guest, Ashley-Nicole Russell, is a lawyer advocating for a more collaborative approach to work through this grief-filled process. She exposes divorce for what it is: A broken system that is breaking children, families, and employees. Her book, The Cure for Divorce Culture, contains the recipe for a healthy life through divorce. Her innovative approach is changing the divorce culture for generations to come! Follow Ashley @anrlaw Buy Ashley-Nicole's book: The Cure for Divorce Culture  Loving this podcast? Leave me a review and share your feedback! Follow me everywhere @cywakeman

I'm thrilled to bring you a personal favorite of mine: Dr. James R. Doty, M.D. I was first introduced to Dr. Doty through his book, Into the Magic Shop, and have continued to be inspired by the work he is doing as a neurosurgeon, philanthropist, and Director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research at Stanford University. You will love his incredible morning routine for setting your intentions for the day. Follow Dr. Doty on social @jamesrdotymd Learn more about his work: http://ccare.stanford.edu Follow me everywhere @cywakeman and leave a review of this podcast if you're loving it!

Steven Matthew Adams, Author, Speaker & Coach, brings us to the corner of Eastern wisdom and Western living, giving us a practical guide for how to find and sustain true happiness. This podcast will give you a glimpse into the wisdom he gathered in his life journey that started with a meditation practice at the age of 15 to a finance career on Wall Street and finally discovering his authentic self and life's work.   Follow Steven on social at @stevenmatthewadams Buy Steven's book: https://amzn.to/2UIU2c3   Also, I'm everywhere on social @cywakeman

Kate Northrup, Author and Entrepreneur, shares how by doing less, we can actually have more in our lives. Her new book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms, is the antidote to the 'push harder, hustle more' mentality that is plaguing our culture. Listen in to get practical tips from Kate on how to better manage the energy and time in your life. Follow Kate on Instagram @katenorthrup Buy her book: https://katenorthrup.com/book/ Follow me everywhere on social @cywakeman!

Explore the reasons why employee engagement is faltering and discover how leaders are missing the mark. Dive into the importance of accountability and constructive feedback in fostering a healthier workplace environment. Learn about navigating microaggressions and the complexities of privilege through conscious communication. The art of genuine apologies and relationship repair is discussed, emphasizing vulnerability in professional dynamics. Ultimately, a new perspective on engagement prioritizes personal accountability over leader-centric happiness.

Today, I'm bringing you a very special episode from a private HR C-suite luncheon I led at Workhuman 2019. In it, I reveal the 5 major reasons why you are experiencing drama at work based on my research findings, and how you can work to overcome it. Please excuse the audio, as there is some interference at times, but it was too good not to share! Loving the podcast? If you haven't yet, leave a rating and a review whenever you are listening - I'd love to hear your thoughts! By the way, I'm @cywakeman everywhere. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Coined the Eckhart Tolle of the internet, James is one of those guys that will help you in the pursuit of your own evolution. In his book, Sh#t Your Ego Says, he writes about his inner battler between the Ego and the Higher Self. Listen in as he shares his transformation after becoming homeless in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Follow James McCrae on social @shityouregosays Are you ready to ditch the drama for 30 days? Join our challenge starting April 1, and get a daily email with a 5-minute task each day for 30 days. Sign up by March 31! https://bit.ly/2F4i1rI

Today's guest, Lauren Zajac, Chief Legal Officer at Workhuman, joined me in Boston on International Women's Day for a special podcast about how to create work-life balance and better navigate the work world as a woman. One great tip that she shares is that you will always be successful if you are fully present with the current experience. Learn more about Lauren and resources for women at Workhuman: https://bit.ly/2TNEwdG Can you ditch the drama for 30 days? 5 minutes a day for 30 days. Creating habits for a drama-free life. Starts April 1. Sign up by March 31 to get in! https://bit.ly/2F4i1rI  

Given a notice that her company was going to be closing down in 2 years, Joni Wheeler, CEO of CoreLink Administrative Solutions, was challenged to maintain high engagement and retention of her staff in spite of the news. Listen to this incredible story of how she and the team were able to not only survive - but thrive - in these circumstances. Loving the podcast? If you haven't yet, leave a rating and a review whenever you are listening - I'd love to hear your thoughts and get some feedback! By the way, I'm @cywakeman everywhere. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Today, Alex Dorr and I discuss a huge trend around consensus-based decision-making. Many leaders focus on getting everyone's input on decisions but are running into challenges. Without accountability, it is creating chaos. We answer: How can we ensure we are getting the best input from all of our teams with diverse backgrounds and build true organizational alignment without additional drama? Additional Resources: The Carvery Podcast with Alex Dorr: https://linktr.ee/alexmdorr Negative Brainstorming Tool: https://bit.ly/1PfbFS9