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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Oct 17, 2022 • 45min
Why Our Relationship with Time Management Matters at Work With Mike Vardy
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with productivity expert and author Mike Vardy on our relationship with time management in the workplace and how we can look at it differently.Mike shares his thoughts and experience with...How productivity has changed with the pandemicWhy "time management" is the wrong termThe relationship between mindset and tactics Who's responsibility is it better have a relationship with time - individually or management?Where to start when you want to address overwhelmThe trial and error of time management personalizationIf 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 10, 2022 • 43min
What Workforce Trends to Watch For In the Years to Come With Stacy Sherman
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author and employee experience leader Stacy Sherman on the latest employee experience workforce trends your organization needs to watch and plan for in the years ahead.Stacy shares her thoughts and experience with...Current trends we may or may not be aware of.What is missing the mark for EX leadership and HR right now.Whether organizations are ready to transform and embrace change.Areas companies need to be paying attention to in the future.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
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Oct 3, 2022 • 48min
How To Prepare For Our Career Transitions With Maureen McCann
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Executive Career Strategist Maureen McCann on taking the right steps for your career transition.Maureen shares her thoughts and experience with...How do you know when it's time for a career transition.What you need to have in place before you start looking for your next job.The importance of understanding your values to others.How to build your network to help you.What you need to know to understand if you're finding the right culture for you.The role of mental health when determining when it's time to leave.The many myths of career transitions.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
Sep 27, 2022 • 37min
What We Should Learn to Lead by Example in the Workplace With Reagan Helms
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with SaaS Head of Support and Training and emerging leader Reagan Helms on his experience in learning to lead by example.Reagan shares his thoughts and experience with...What it is to lead by example.As a new leader, where to look for examples of leadership.What are the words and actions that resonate with and inspire young leaders.What triggers someone to understand the importance of modelling good leadership.When to start demonstrating your leadership.How receiving feedback is integral to being a leader.Authenticity as a key to leading by example.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
Sep 20, 2022 • 46min
What We Need To Understand About Leadership Imposter Syndrome with Amber Naslund
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Senior Manager for Marketing Solutions at Linkedin Amber Naslund on Imposter Syndrome. As someone challenged by it, she shares what she's learned, what it feels like and how it shows up and how leadership can better support those with this issue.Amber shares her thoughts and experience with...Who generally suffers from Imposter Syndrome.What can trigger it.Culture co-existence of Imposter Syndrome vs unearned confidence.Amber's thoughts on Adam Grant's perspective on imposter syndrome from the book Think Again.The long term impacts of having imposter syndrome.Psychological safety and corporate culture's role in addressing this issue.How do we reframe associated shame and guilt to move forward.How to start conversations with others to open the discussion on imposter syndrome.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
Sep 13, 2022 • 14min
Frontline Feedback - The Story of Compassion So Counterfeit
Relationships at Work presents Frontline Feedback - Stories from the Employee Journey.Host and storyteller Russel Lolacher shares the real story of Compassion So Counterfeit.In this inaugural tale, we’ll hear the story of Sally, one in which she shares a moment of an outreached hand and a possible safe space for vulnerability but it only leads to shattered confidence and inept leadership.We’ll wrap it up by digging into the emotional impacts that may not be obvious and then the lessons we can take away from this story that can help us build a better culture for our employees.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
Sep 6, 2022 • 56min
How Employee Compensation Compliments Development with Crystal Henrickson and Annika Reinhardt
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with organizational consultants and compensation experts Crystal Henrickson and Annika Reinhardt on the role of compensation in professional development and workplace culture.Annika and Crystal share their thoughts and experience with...The various levels of compensationHow compensation is determined in an organizationHow a job description/job profile connects to compensationCompensation's link to growth and motivationHow to address a job that grows in responsibilities but not compensationWhy transparency is so important and so hard.The complications of including salaries in job postingsWhy you need a compensation and rewards philosophyIf 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
Aug 30, 2022 • 40min
Why Leadership Must Understand and Embrace Neurodiversity with Doug Rabold
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with neurodivergent leader Doug Rabold on embracing neurodivergency in the workplace, what it might look like and its importance.Doug shares his thoughts and experience with...What neurodivergency isTypical misconceptions of neurodivergencyHow autism and neurodivergency can show up at workWhy organizations should embrace neurodivergent leadersThe benefit of neurodivergent "superpowers" (though Doug hates that term)Why embracing neurodivergency is hard for some organizationsNeurodiversity's connection to innovationIf 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
Aug 23, 2022 • 46min
Why Leadership Should Focus on the 3 Building Blocks of Belonging with Katie Rasoul
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with leadership and culture coach Katie Rasoul on the importance of prioritizing belonging at work and what it looks like.Katie shares her thoughts and experience with...What belonging feels like at workHow belonging is associated with DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion)Why it's still challenging for organizations to talk about belongingThe role of culture and leadership in building belongingHow personalization and belonging can be trickyWhere to start either as a corporate leader or a team leaderIf 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
Aug 16, 2022 • 40min
How To Activate Activism in Employees to Improve Culture with Jessie MacNeil-Brown
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with activist and IKEA Campaigns Manager Jessie MacNeil-Brown (formally the head of Global Activism and Corporate Responsibility for the Body Shop and the Global Campaigns Manager for Amnesty International) on encouraging activism in employees improves the world and workplace.Jessie shares her thoughts and experience with...Are companies prepared to onboard younger generations looking for purpose in their work?The importance of building community to attract talent.Activism and its connection to corporate values.How hiring by value connects to purpose.What it looks like for a small or medium business to embrace activism.Activism's connection to employee empowerment.The importance of sharing your activism story internally.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
