Having Hard Conversations

We’re human. We all have emotions, including leaders. Some leaders might try to ignore their emotions, but sometimes it’s actually better to lean in—but not too far! Let’s explore emotional intelligence and how emotion, assertiveness, and independence are all a part of self-expression as a leader.  Follow the show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.

Running a successful business means that you invest in your team just as much as they invest in themselves leading to growth and upward mobility within your organization. But if becoming a manager is not the right option for an individual, what ladder do they have? Let’s talk about how to listen and encourage individual contributors and how to offer other options for advancement. Follow the show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.

We say it all the time, “It’s not just business—it’s personal too.” But when tough decisions have to be made or there are difficult challenges ahead, leaning into this is going to help. Here are three steps to better get through hard times.  This episode is brought to you by the Bureau of Digital. Learn more at bureauofdigital.com. Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.

Adding new responsibilities for an existing employee—which some are calling quiet hiring—is something that naturally happens as you build talent and see if someone is right for a promotion. But the biggest trick is simple: clear communication. Learn how clear communication between employer and employee helps avoid burnout and unfair compensation. This episode is brought to you by the Bureau of Digital. Learn more at bureauofdigital.com. Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.

With many changes in how we work and maintain a work-life balance, it's no wonder people are focusing more on their internal journey. Self-care is more than just taking time for yourself. Let’s explore how understanding your priorities and your needs are the keys to better self-care.  This episode is brought to you by the Bureau of Digital. Learn more at bureauofdigital.com. Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.

Feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty can really be a deeper-rooted insecurity. It happens to all of us in some way, and you can see that showing up in a variety of ways. Learn how to be a leader through your insecurities and some strategies for not letting your insecurities define who you are as a leader. This episode is brought to you by the Bureau of Digital. Learn more at bureauofdigital.com. Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.

In this special episode, we will be talking with Nancy Lyons, author of “Work Like a Boss” and CEO of Clockwork. Let’s discuss how making company-wide changes take time (in this case many years) and how the impact of these changes altered the entire present and future of Clockwork.  This episode is brought to you by the Bureau of Digital. Learn more at bureauofdigital.com. Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.

Our workplace is full of different generations: Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zers. How can we successfully navigate all of their needs? Learn how each generation values slightly different things and how each group might be just as impacted by their age as their generational differences.  This episode is brought to you by the Bureau of Digital. Learn more at bureauofdigital.com. Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.

Everyone feels different after they are done working on something big: a book, that speaking event, or planning that large company retreat. But most people get the post-launch blues like not knowing what is next feeling or even maybe physical illness. In this episode, Rob and Traci discuss this phenomenon and how to overcome these feelings before they even start. This episode is brought to you by the Bureau of Digital. Learn more at bureauofdigital.com. Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.

No one finds having tough conversations fun. Many common conversations can be hard: giving bad news, hard feedback, or the final news of terminating an employee. Tune in as Rob and Traci discuss how to broach these topics and how to approach tough conversations with empathy. This episode is brought to you by the Bureau of Digital. Learn more at bureauofdigital.com. Follow the Show on Twitter or LinkedIn or learn more at overlyhuman.com.