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
Jun 15, 2023 • 10min
The Feels of Being Heard Lead to Better Employee Engagement
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks on the importance of being heard at work for employee engagement.According to a study published in the Harvard Business Review, employees who feel heard are 4.6 times more likely to perform their best work. Additionally, a Gallup study found that employees who feel their voice is heard at work are 3.5 times more likely to be engaged.Russel shares why it's important to feel heard, ways we can show we aren't listening and the ways we can show we are. 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
Jun 13, 2023 • 49min
Why We Have to Prioritize Continuous Improvement with Penny St. Antoine
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with award-winning organizational leader and Senior VP Penny St. Antoine on the importance of continuous improvement and how it looks different for every employee.Penny shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...When is the best time to foster continuous improvement.What continuous improvement looks in a remote workplace.The different forms of continuous improvement.What if someone is happy in their job and don't want to improve.How you prioritize improvement when you're always in meetings.The importance of modelling behaviour.How to help employees with their career journey.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
Jun 8, 2023 • 7min
Hey, Leadership - No Agenda, No Respect
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher declares that no meeting should ever happen without an agenda. A lack of agenda equals a lack of respect. According to a studies by the Harvard Business Review, meetings with clear agendas are 80-150% more productive than those without. Russel shares why it's important to have an agenda and the negative impacts of not having one, as well as how to better prepare for your meetings. 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
Jun 6, 2023 • 41min
Why We Need to Create Digital Culture in a Remote Workplace with Bailey Parnell
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with SkillsCamp and #SafeSocial founder Bailey Parnell on how we need to look at creating digital culture for remote work.Bailey shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...Should employers be free to review employee social media.The mental health impacts to those working in social media.What is the employer's role in keeping staff safe on social. The linkages between culture and digital culture in remote work.Why intention is integral to creating culture in digital work.Executive presence on digital platforms isn't necessary.Bullying behaviour on social media is no different than in person.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
Jun 1, 2023 • 7min
Leaders Don’t Know the Meaning of the Word
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks the importance of words leaders use and understanding their meaning in that workplace.A 2014 Salesforce report found that 86% of employees and executives believe that lack of collaboration and ineffective communication are responsible for workplace failures.Russel shares why it's important to know what your words mean, what questions to ask to make sure you do and how vital it is to understand your audience. 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
May 30, 2023 • 52min
What It Takes to Build a Resilient Workplace Culture via Neil Pretty
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with CEO, keynote speaker and cabinet maker Neil Pretty on the ingredients to building a resilient workplace culture and where we get it wrong.Neil shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...The definition of resiliency.Where intention for resiliency needs to start in an organization.How resiliency should work for a healthy culture.How we'll know when resiliency efforts aren't working.What is the key to maintaining a resilient culture.How relationships support resiliency.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
May 25, 2023 • 9min
Curiosity Beats Assumption Every Time
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks about the need to prioritize curiosity over assumption when entering a new work environment or connecting with a new team. According to a 2018 survey conducted by Gallup, employees who demonstrate curiosity in the workplace are more likely to be innovative, adaptable, and high-performing. Specifically, the survey found that highly curious employees were more likely to generate new ideas and solutions, adapt to change, and find innovative solutions to problems. Russel shares the questions we should ask ourselves and ask our new team, the assumptions we shouldn't make and some steps to think about to improve building workplace connections. 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
May 22, 2023 • 44min
How To Take On Compassionate Accountability at Work with Marc Lesser
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with CEO, executive coach and Zen teacher Marc Lesser on creating the mindset and practice of compassionate accountability.Marc shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...What is compassionate accountability.How to add compassionate accountability into our culture.How to handle conflict with compassionate accountability.The importance of a mindfulness practice.The impacts from home to the workplace.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
May 18, 2023 • 8min
When Leadership Yells FIRE! Ending the Fire Drill Mentality
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher talks about perpetual urgency - its impacts on workplace culture and the steps emerging leaders can take to change that mindset.According to a study conducted by the American Psychological Association in 2017, employees who experience high levels of job-related urgency are more likely to experience burnout and stress. 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
May 16, 2023 • 46min
How Soft Skills Establish and Defend Boundaries at Work with Tammy McKinney
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with CEO, leadership coach and entrepreneur mentor Tammy McKinney on defining and establishing our boundaries at work, including how to defend them.Tammy shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...A definition of what boundaries are.The difference of boundaries as a reaction vs. proactive.The varying types of boundaries to be aware of.What to do when your culture doesn't embrace boundary setting.How boundaries reflect workplace culture.How to handle when our boundaries are crossed.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
