S02E08 - When Your Ideas Never Actually Mattered

With COVID, the future of work is here. The workplace and work culture may never be the same again, and that could be exactly what we need! How will remote work shape the office life, and how many companies will go full remote? How do managers have to adapt to the ever changing landscape? All this and more! Be sure to join us on the W.L.B. listener's lounge Facebook group to discuss episodes, issues, and more. If you want to connect with other like-minded, work-focused, balance-striving listeners, head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/worklifebalancepodcast/ and join! Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]!

Do you ever feel like you're pitching to a brick wall? Everyone has ideas about how things can be better, and yours are no less important than anyone else's. Be sure that you're being heard – listen to this episode! Be sure to join us on the W.L.B. listener's lounge Facebook group to discuss episodes, issues, and more. If you want to connect with other like-minded, work-focused, balance-striving listeners, head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/worklifebalancepodcast/ and join! Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]!

On this show we talk a lot about the worst of the worst - really negative work environments. Today, we’re looking at the most meh of the meh; boring, stagnant work environments and how you can make them better! If you’re looking to make things interesting where you work, this is the one for you! This episode is brought to you by Bordo, the simple social media management platform built for teams. If you're interested in checking out Bordo for two weeks free, commitment and credit card free, head over to https://hellobordo.com. Be sure to join us on the W.L.B. listener's lounge Facebook group to discuss episodes, issues, and more. If you want to connect with other like-minded, work-focused, balance-striving listeners, head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/worklifebalancepodcast/ and join! Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]!

Prior to the pandemic, we had the opportunity to travel to Jacksonville Statue University in Jacksonville, AL and talk to some members of their chapter of Delta Sigma Pi about our views on work and work culture. They had lots of great questions, we pulled out some okayish answers! We had a blast working with them, and hope to do more live speaking engagements soon. Be sure to join us on the W.L.B. listener's lounge Facebook group to discuss episodes, issues, and more. If you want to connect with other like-minded, work-focused, balance-striving listeners, head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/worklifebalancepodcast/ and join! Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]!

One of the hardest parts of leaving a job is keepin' on keepin' on while you're headed out the door. Today we look at a write-in from a listener who's looking for a new job, but finds it hard to keep working hard at her current job. We've been there! How do you keep morale up? How do you avoid burning bridges? All that and more on this episode! Be sure to join us on the W.L.B. listener's lounge Facebook group to discuss episodes, issues, and more. If you want to connect with other like-minded, work-focused, balance-striving listeners, head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/worklifebalancepodcast/ and join! Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]!

This week we're joined by John Fitch and Max Frenzel, the authors of the brand new book "Time Off". John and Max present some challenging ideas around how we should rest as hard as we play - seriously! We loved talking to them about their book, their lives, the fact that we were in three different timezones and two different countries while we recording this, and more! Definitely a must-listen. After this episode, you'll definitely want to grab a copy of their book – pick it up at: https://www.timeoffbook.com/ Be sure to join us on the W.L.B. listener's lounge Facebook group to discuss episodes, issues, and more. If you want to connect with other like-minded, work-focused, balance-striving listeners, head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/worklifebalancepodcast/ and join! Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]!

If you're like most people, you've found yourself thrust into full-time remote work in the last two weeks, as the world fights the COVID pandemic. How bad is working remote? Are there upsides? How can you keep from going insane? All this and more! Be sure to join us on the W.L.B. listener's lounge Facebook group to discuss episodes, issues, and more. If you want to connect with other like-minded, work-focused, balance-striving listeners, head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/worklifebalancepodcast/ and join! Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]!

Exactly one year ago today, Michael and I quit our toxic jobs, and moved on to a better future. Today we celebrate all the good things we've gained, and explore all the ways we've grown and learned in that time. In this very special episode (and our longest to date!) we look at the other side of the wall: everything you have to gain from leaving a bad situation. Be sure to join us on the W.L.B. listener's lounge Facebook group to discuss episodes, issues, and more. If you want to connect with other like-minded, work-focused, balance-striving listeners, head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/worklifebalancepodcast/ and join! Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]!

Often it's easy to mistake a boss for a leader - usually because they've become good at faking it! Knowing how to spot fake leadership early can save you loads of heartache and stress when the red flags start flying, and the ship starts sinking. In this episode we discuss what makes a good leader, what makes a bad boss, and how to know (and be!) the difference. Be sure to join us on the W.L.B. listener's lounge Facebook group to discuss episodes, issues, and more. If you want to connect with other like-minded, work-focused, balance-striving listeners, head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/worklifebalancepodcast/ and join! Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]!

We kick off season *two* with a write in from a teacher who went through hell and back - and not because of her students. Too often on this show we only look at corporate America; the standard 9 to 5s. With teaching being the most common profession at municipal level, we thought it was high time to shed some light on the often-political world inside the schoolhouse walls. If you or anyone you love is an educator, this is the one for you! With the launch of season 2, we've started a W.L.B. listener's lounge Facebook group to discuss episodes, issues, and more. If you want to connect with other like-minded, work-focused, balance-striving listeners, head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/worklifebalancepodcast/ and join! Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]!