Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcast
Russel Lolacher
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.
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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
Nov 9, 2023 • 10min
Employee Engagement Question - Why Trust Outsiders Before Insiders?
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher wonders why organizations prioritize the feedback of outsiders before insiders, and shares the steps to show we value our employees first.Leaders can be odd. We will talk about employee retention, engagement and empowerment but then turnaround and listen to the feedback of consultants before their own teams. And sometimes those same teams have been sharing that feedback for years, but leadership will act like they're hearing it for the first time. This can make employees feel undervalued and minimized. Let's do better.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 7, 2023 • 52min
How Leaders Can Fix Miscommunication and Misunderstanding with Elizabeth Bachman
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with corporate advisor and speaker trainer Elizabeth Bachman on how to prevent miscommunication and misunderstandings and what leads to them in the workplace.Elizabeth shares her insights and experience in...Single vs multi-focus approach to communicationsStrategic empathy to navigate workplace dynamicsAvoiding the "expert trap" to not overwhelm our audienceAdapting language to connect with othersThe importance of feedback to avoid misunderstandingAnd 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 2, 2023 • 9min
What Recognition Is and Is Not for Employee Engagement
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher highlights the importance of care and connection in employee recognition, over prescriptive and and planned.It's important to recognize our employees, to improve retention, morale, productivity and more. But how we recognize those team members and the quality of that recognition is as important, if not more so. We can't look at it like a checked box exercise but rather one where we're intending to build a relationship.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
Oct 31, 2023 • 49min
How to Overcome Losing Our Work Identity as a Leader and Start Over with Jennifer Ables
The podcast explores the challenges of losing work identity and the importance of resilience. They discuss personal anecdotes and experiences, as well as the connection between work and personal identity. The chapter also emphasizes the significance of finding fulfillment outside of work and separating identity from failure. They reflect on boosting confidence through accomplishments and the use of journaling for self-awareness.
Oct 26, 2023 • 7min
Don't Like it? Leave! (The Silent Version) - A Leadership Lesson
In this episode of Relationships at Work, communications and leadership nerd (and host) Russel Lolacher shares how the phrase "If you don't like it, you can leave" has changed in recent years but still exists. The phrase was heard a lot, back in the day. It's something leaders would use as a stick to stay at an organization even if they didn't agree with how things were done or how employees were treated. Though it was explicitly said back then, it's implied now. And Russel highlights how it now shows up and how we as leaders can make sure we aren't spreading that ultimatum. 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
Oct 24, 2023 • 44min
How to Improve Our Leadership Communication Skills at Work via Ulrike Seminati
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with coach and communications expert Ulrike Seminati on how to improve our leadership communication skills, in the office or for remote work.Ulrike shares her insights and experience in...What effective leadership communication looks like.How leadership communication is different than other communications at work.The importance of understanding your audience.How leadership communications look when presenting.What it looks like to be more effect in communicating virtually or remotely.How to better prepare when communicating at work as a leader.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
