In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with consultant, author and speaker  Jennifer Fondrevay on managing change and challenges through mergers and acquisitions.Jennifer shares her insights and experience in...Mergers and acquisition complexities and challenges.First hand employee experience during a M&A.The importance of effective and adaptive leadership during M&A.The critical role of communication.How early involvement of frontline leaders is crucial.Steps to overcome an "us vs them' mentality.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher poses questions to help us be curious in our reflections and intentions in the year ahead.Russel shares questions we need to ask ourselves to better understand how effective we were in our journey and for our team this passed year. He asks us to use those questions to fuel our leadership intentions for 2024.   If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and share with others.For more, go to relationshipsatwork.ca And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, podcaster and consultant Meredith Bell on prioritizing and implementing peer coaching at work.Meredith shares her insights and experience in...Importance of coaching culture in organizations.The differences between peer coaching with traditional coaching and mentoring.How peer coaching can help self-reliance and critical thinking in the workplace.The positive impacts of vulnerability and transparency in leadership.The role of empathy and listening in peer coaching.The value of embracing diversity and curiosity in coaching.Measuring the success of peer coaching.How leadership has a critical role in peer coaching.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares his thoughts on taking a break this holiday.Russel discusses why suggesting employees should self-care and relax this holiday season actually does more harm than good, some of the impacts of not prioritizing self-care and how we need to rethink "taking a break" as leaders.If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and share with others.For more, go to relationshipsatwork.ca And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and Mobrium co-founder Matt R Vance on our employer reputation, its impact on our hiring and how leaders can be more intentional in improving it.Matt shares his insights and experience in...Importance of employer reputation.Impact of reviews on company culture and recruitment.Cultural evolution in growing companies.Proactive Review collection.Managing reputation across multiple platforms.Utilizing employee feedback for culture change.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

Explore the importance of curiosity in leadership and its impact on workplace culture. Learn how curiosity can drive employee retention, foster continuous learning, and improve team dynamics. Discover how embracing curiosity can transform leadership, empower teams, and create a culture of open communication.

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and consultant Clark Glassford on what we need to do as applicants and interviewers to better prepare for job interviews.Clark shares his insights and experience in...The importance of self-advocacy.The need for thorough preparation before an interview.How treating applicants like numbers can hurt the company brand.Why highlighting our unique qualities can help us stand out.Understanding and evaluating company culture.Asking relevant questions as the applicant and the employer.Challenges technology can bring to recruitment.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and keynote speaker Kat Vellos on the importance of making friends at work for ourselves and workplace culture, and how to take those steps to connection.Kat shares her insights and experience in...Importance of workplace relationships.Impact relationships have on workplace culture.The four "seeds of connection" essential for cultivating friendships.Missteps we make in friendship building.How remote work impacts friendship.What intentional networking looks like.Utilizing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).Role of organizations in facilitating connections.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the second of the seven deadly sins of leadership ecosystems: being too conflicted with conflict.In this second in a series of seven, Russel discusses why leaders might be afraid of conflict, the impacts of not addressing conflict, why lack of training has a role to play and things we can do to make us more comfortable in uncomfortable situations. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and share with others.For more, go to relationshipsatwork.ca And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and CEO Rajeev Kapur on AI disruption and what leaders need to do to get ready.Rajeev shares his insights and experience in...AI as a Time-Saving ToolThe Importance of Embracing AI for Efficiency and DevelopmentAI Adoption Can Lead to a Shift in Work Dynamics and Reorganizing PrioritiesAI's Potential for Job CreationEmbracing Disruption Regardless of ReadinessThe Traits Leaders Need to Adapt to AIAnd connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime