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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Jan 10, 2023 • 42min
How To Lead Our Career Plan With A Challenge Mindset with JP Michel
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with organizational psychologist and SparkPath founder JP Michel on the importance of approaching career planning with a challenge mindset rather than solely on job titles and a "what do you want to be when you grow up" stance.JP shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...how to look differently in preparing students for their careerswhy solely looking at job titles is the wrong career path approachhow a challenge mindset can help you focus on your careerreverse engineering career developmentdifferent ways to define what problems you fixIf 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
Jan 2, 2023 • 53min
How To Unlearn and Embrace Unleadership at Work with Scott Stratten
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with six-time best-selling co-author, podcast host and keynote speaker Scott Stratten on the impacts of bad leadership and how unlearning and unleadership (defying traditional norms) is the path to better relationships at work. Scott shares his thoughts, stories and experience with...How bad and good experiences can have life long impacts to employees.Why treating people well isn't a campaign.How "unlearning" can help leadership.How selfish leadership can hurt a company culture.What to do if leadership doesn't want to model good culture.How Stop, Start, Continue can help your leadershipIf 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
Dec 28, 2022 • 23min
First Year Reflection: A Look Back and Hopes for the Future
As the first year of the Relationships at Work podcast comes to an end, host Russel Lolacher shares his gratitude for the experience producing the show.As well, after multiple discussions with leaders in employee experience, leadership and workplace culture, and his own experiences focusing in this area, he shares the...Top three things that he feels organizations can and should focus on to have a big impact.Signs of hope for 2023 and beyond 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
Dec 6, 2022 • 40min
How to Use the Soft Skills Necessary to Rebuild after Burnout with James Pickles
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with mental health advocate and motivational speaker James Pickles on his personal experience with the impacts of burnout at work on mental health - breaking down because if it and the journey to rebuild. James shares his thoughts and experience with...What it feels like to be overwhelmed and burnt out.What good and bad HR responses look and feel like.How colleagues can best show up during this type of crisis.Signs you might be self-neglecting your stress.Steps to rebuild after burnout.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 29, 2022 • 38min
How Leadership Creates Connection To Improve Work Culture With Chris Hsiung
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with speaker and Police Chief of the Mountain View Police Department Chris Hsiung on how communication and creating connection within an organization can improve workplace culture.Chris shares his thoughts and experience with...What to put in your communications that will resonate with staff. How to connect when titles and hierarchy can get in the way.How to look at onboarding for building connectionGetting buy-in from other senior managersThe power of internal employee clubs and committeesIf 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 22, 2022 • 36min
The Soft Skills To Build Safe Spaces In The Workplace With Nikki Thibodeau
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with community creation expert Nikki Thibodeau on creating safe spaces at work so we feel comfortable being our true selves.Nikki shares her thoughts and experience with...Why organizations would need a safe spaceHow intention is necessaryThe difference between in-person and virtual safe spacesThe benefit of creating a safe space to your organizationHow culture or cultures can get in the wayThe role of inclusivity and exclusivity in creating safe spacesIf 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 15, 2022 • 48min
What Are The Right Steps To A More Empathetic Workplace With Rob Volpe
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, speaker, CEO and empathy advocate Rob Volpe on the steps we can take to create a more empathetic workplace.Rob shares his thoughts and experience with...Types of empathy Why we need a more empathetic workplaceWhat gets in the way of empathy buildingThe nature vs nurture understanding of having empathyWhere to start when building stronger empathyHow to prepare for the steps to empathyIf 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, 2022 • 35min
Why The Power of Theatre Matters To The Employee Experience With Katie McLaughlin
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with transformation and culture change consultant Katie McLaughlin on why we need to introduce the principles and power of theatre into the employee experience.Katie shares her thoughts and experience with...What does theatre looks like as an engagement tool in the workplaceHow theatre can help employees be seen and heardThe challenge of diversity in introducing theatrical practicesThe two biggest takeaways from a theatre exerciseHow to convince decision makers to embrace theatreWhen the best time to incorporate this method in the employee journeyIf 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 1, 2022 • 34min
We We Should Bring Humour and Joy into Work With Erin Skillen
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with workplace culture consultant Erin Skillen on the importance of bringing and keeping humour and joy in the workplace.Erin shares her thoughts and experience with...Why is now a great time to focus on humour and joyThe connection humour and joy have to mental healthWhere to find joy in the workplaceThe importance of psychological safetyHow "professionalism" and the notion of "work-life balance" has done a lot of damage on culturesWhat humour might not be appropriateIf 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 25, 2022 • 38min
How To Define Tangible Employee Engagement with Jeff Toister
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with 4x author, keynote speaker and consultant on service culture Jeff Toister on connecting the dots to create tangible employee engagement at work.Jeff shares his thoughts and experience with...The questions to ask to gauge if your employees are engagedPersonalization's relationship to culture fitHow metrics shouldn't be the barometer for successThe importance of definitionsHow we're approaching employee surveys and reviews wrongThe one thing that generally determines if an organization is engagedIf 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
