Relationships at Work - the leadership podcast helping you build workplace connection, improve culture, and avoid blind spots.
Relationships at Work - the leadership podcast helping you build workplace connection, improve culture, and avoid blind spots. A relatable and honest show on leadership, organizational culture and soft skills, focusing on improving employee engagement and company culture to inspire people to apply, stay and thrive. Because no one wants leadership that fosters toxic environments at work, nor should they.Host, speaker and communications leader Russel Lolacher shares his experience and insights, discussing the leadership and corporate culture topics that matter with global experts help us with the success of our organizations (regardless of industry). This show will give you the information, education, strategies and tips you need to avoid leadership blind spots, better connect with all levels of our organization, and develop the necessary soft skills that are essential to every organization.From leadership development and training to employee satisfaction to diversity, inclusivity, equity and belonging to personalization and engagement... there are so many aspects and opportunities to build great relationships at workThis is THE place to start and nurture our leadership journey and create an amazing workplace.
Latest episodes
Dec 18, 2023 • 45min
Why Our Employer Reputation Should Matter to Leaders When Hiring via Matt R. Vance
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
Dec 14, 2023 • 11min
Leadership Sin #3: The Curiosity Void
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.
Dec 12, 2023 • 54min
How Leadership Should Prepare for a Job Interview with Clark Glassford
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
Dec 5, 2023 • 46min
Why Intentionally Making Friends at Work Matters for Employee Engagement via Kat Vellos
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
Nov 30, 2023 • 11min
Leadership Sin #2: Conflicted With Conflict
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
Nov 28, 2023 • 40min
How Leadership Can Get Ready to Embrace AI Disruption w/ Rajeev Kapur
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
Nov 23, 2023 • 10min
Leadership Sin #1: Too Much of Too Busy
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights one of the seven deadly sins of leadership ecosystems: being too busy. In this first in a series of seven, Russel how busy leaders allow for bad leadership to thrive, the impacts it has on the workplace culture and some of the shifts they can make to diminish this issue. 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
Nov 21, 2023 • 53min
Why Leaders Should Join the Purposeful Growth Revolution w/ Mark Mears
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and Chief Growth Officer Mark Mears on the steps we need to take to grow as leaders and leave a lasting legacy.Mark shares his insights and experience in...The L.E.A.F. Model as a Framework for LeadershipImpact of COVID on Workplace ReflectionEmpowerment through Listening and Valuing Team MembersUprising and Revolution in WorkplacesThe Role of Organizations in Supporting LeadershipThe Importance of Alignment in OrganizationsSustainability of the Revolution through ServiceAnd 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
Nov 16, 2023 • 7min
Assume Leadership Is Part of the Problem, Even If We Are Not
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher asks us as leaders to assume we're part (even in some small way) of any problem or issue that arises. It leaders to improving our impact.Issues and difficulties will always come up in our careers. As leaders, it's essential that we don't immediately assume we aren't a part of the problem. It's actually better for us and the organization if we just assume we always are. Russel will walk through why that is and five ways we can better self assess in these 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
Nov 14, 2023 • 47min
Why Inclusivity is Key to Innovation and Getting Leadership to Care via Jenny Knott
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with speaker and executive board chair Jenny Knott on understanding the value of innovation through inclusivity and getting buy-in from executive.Jenny shares her insights and experience in...Inclusivity as a Core Organizational ValueThe Link Between Inclusivity and InnovationThe Importance of Accountability in InclusivityInclusivity as a Business ImperativeOvercoming Fear and MisunderstandingThe Impact of Inclusivity on Recruitment and RetentionAnd 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
