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So, you’ve got a new employee, and you want to onboard them asap so that they can jump in and start working.
But wait! Have you ever considered the importance of the onboarding program?
In this episode, we'll discuss the mistakes leaders make when it comes to onboarding, the risks of not onboarding an employee well and the benefits of a good onboarding program.
Mistakes leaders make when it comes to onboardingNot taking onboarding seriouslyUnderestimating the value of the onboardingNo written SOP’sRisks of not onboarding wellIncreased training costTime efficiency problemsReputational damageEmployees with low moraleBenefits of having a good onboarding programSet them up for successUnderstanding the ins/outs of companyGet what’s in your brain, onto paperRun your department the way you want toNo unexpected twistsStress that mistakes are allowableEmployee retention and job satisfactionIncreased productivityGood first impressionI'm curious, what does your onboarding program look like? Come and join the conversation over on the Facebook Group.
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It’s one of the most exhilarating feelings to get your first leadership role. But at the same time, it’s absolutely petrifying!
What scared me was, what if they don’t like me? What if I don’t get on well with them? What if they reject me?
Over the years, I've learnt a couple of valuable things about being a new leader that I'd like to share with you today. Make sure you listen to the full episode to learn more about each item on the list:
Start with self-reflectionConnect with your team before you do anythingDon’t make changes straight awayFilling in the hypothetical “shoes” of the other leaderSupport the team to do their jobVision - Bring and drive the visionLead yourself wellGet a mentorOwn your mistakesConfidentialityHave a listener question?
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Have you ever been in a meeting and thought, “This should have been in an email!”
Or, you’ve attended a meeting and had to participate in an icebreaker that completely embarrassed you?
You’re not alone!
In today’s episode, I’ll share with you some of the tips and tricks I’ve learnt over the years to run effective meetings, and I’d like to invite you to try them, you don’t necessarily have to implement them, but try them, get feedback from your team and see how you go. You'll need to listen to the full episode to hear what I discuss about the following:
Everyone sits in a shape formatDon't always share the agenda (the opposite of what everyone says you should do)Ice breakers, yay or nay?!Presentations/slide shows/handouts
Involve the team.
Minutes of the meeting
Do you have any expert team meeting tips you’d like to share?
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Can you take 30 seconds and leave me a review on Apple Podcasts?
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Welcome to another conversation about gossip!
In today's episode, I have Dr Marie Gasper-Hulvat a History of Art professor, who has overcome workplace bullying and has experienced workplace gossiping. She shares with us how this has impacted her at work and how she used it for the good!
Connect with Marie: Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.soulstarattunement.com/
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According to Mental Health America: “Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you.
There are five key elements to EI:
self-awareness,self-regulation,motivation,empathy, andsocial skills.People with high EI can identify how they are feeling, what those feelings mean, and how those emotions impact their behaviour and, in turn, other people.”
As leaders, we get super involved in everything that happens with our team, projects, and work. And in a sense, if we don’t set the correct boundaries, we can get emotionally involved. That’s just human nature.
However, the biggest challenges for our emotions are when someone pushes our buttons, does the wrong thing, or has an emotional outburst of their own.
The dilemma with leadership that I personally found is that you’re expected to be perfect—the perfect role model.
So, let’s go through a couple of strategies:
The first couple of strategies have to do with your daily emotions and how you can use these to gain emotional intelligence:
Self-awarenessSocial awarenessEmpathyDevelop active listening skillsWhat to do when you’re in a heated/emotional moment at work.
Take a deep breathUse "I" statementsFocus on the issueFind common groundSeek mediationFinally, if things did get heated and you reacted emotionally, apologise and learn from the situation. Reflect afterwards on why you reacted like that and identify the trigger. Now, devise a plan for how you will deal with that next time
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In part 2 of the high-performance team series, I discuss with you how you can maintain your high-performance team.
It is crucial that you build that team first; therefore, listen to episode 1 of this series (episode 79).
Here are 5 ways that you can maintain your high-performance team. Listen to the episode to learn more about each one.
Team DynamicsTeam Building ActivitiesPerformance ManagementDiversity and InclusionContinuous Learning and DevelopmentHave a listener question?Submit it at https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com
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High-Performance Teams were quite the buzzword at some point in time. But what does it "actually" mean, and how can you ensure that your team is a high-performance team?
In this 2-part series, I’ll be sharing with you how you can build a high-performance team and then, in part 2, how you can maintain that high-performance team.
Building a high-performance TeamListen to the episode as I run you through these 5 ways that you can build a high-performance team:
Set clear goals and objectivesEffective CommunicationStrong LeadershipShared Values and CultureTrust and RespectHave a listener question?
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Grab a coffee and join me in this insightful conversation with Jim Salvucci regarding leadership, workplace culture and workplace gossip!
Guest Bio:
Dr. Jim Salvucci is an author, keynote speaker, coach, and consultant. He served higher education for 30 years as an English professor, dean, and vice president before founding Guidance for Greatness to guide young bosses to become the next generation of great leaders. He is a certified Tiny Habits coach as well as a certified Thrive Global coach and life coach and holds leadership certificates from Harvard University and the Council of Independent Colleges. Central to Jim’s leadership philosophy is that all great leaders are decent humans as well as great teachers, guiding their people and their organizations through values toward success.
Discussion points:
How did you get into leadership consulting?Is there anyone who played a pivotal role in your leadership journey?What’s your experience with workplace gossip?What systems did your work have that allowed the gossip to fester?Discussing bosses that support or listen to gossip.What advice would you give to a leader who feels that gossip is out of control, who wants to be a good leader, and who doesn’t want to get roped in by gossip?Dismissals and protections for employees/TenureHaving difficult/tough conversations - what advice would you give to someone who is scared of having them?Connect with Dr Jim Salvucci
Website: https://www.guidanceforgreatness.com Newsletter/podcast: https://jimsalvucci.substack.comFree Resource: https://www.thegreatleadershiptoolkit.comHave a listener question?
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Showing appreciation to your team is an essential part of being a leader.
Everyone on this planet wants to feel valued and as if their life has meaning.
It starts with you as their line manager and boss. You can also show appreciation to your colleagues using the 5 suggestions listed in the episode.
Get a notebook and pen handy, because this episode is jam packed with ideas and strategies to show appreciation to your team at work.
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A review, of course!
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Today's episode is a follow-up from episode 73, where I discussed the 10 red flags indicating you have a toxic workplace culture.
Listen, as I unpack the following roadmap for you to implement to fix a toxic workplace culture:
RecognitionDiscussionExpectationsCommunicationAccountabilityRole ModellingPromote a positive workplace cultureRegular check-insListener questionI also take a moment to answer a listener question:
"How we do one on one meetings with team members that is holding on the past?"
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In this episode, we discuss how the use of alcohol, even just low-level use, can affect your behaviour at work and can be the cause of gossip in the workplace.
Bio: Sarah RusbatchSarah is the author of the best-selling book “Beyond Booze, how to create a life you love Alcohol Free’, a multi-award-winning Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach, a menopause coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. Sarah works tirelessly to support women all over the world to create and live their best lives as they age.
In this episode we discuss:
Sarah’s expertise in grey-area drinkingSarah’s journey with grey-area drinkingIs it very common to go out drinking with your colleagues in Australia?Drinking on mine sites/FIFO (Fly In Fly Out) workersWhat advice would you give to someone who struggles with grey-area drinking? Where can they get started?Sobriety as a superpowerA study about alcohol use in women (Alcohol Use Disorder)Normalising alcohol use in societyPeer pressure and alcohol useWhat strategies/excuses do you give to people not to drink at a work function/business meeting?Does social drinking fall into the category of grey-area drinking?Connect with SarahBeyond Booze Book
sarahrusbatch.com
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Do you suspect that you might have a toxic workplace culture? Here are 10 red flags alerting you to your toxic workplace culture. Listen as I unpack each of these. Then in an upcoming episode, I will share strategies on how you can improve this and turn those red flags into green flags.
Lack of RespectPoor CommunicationUnrealistic WorkloadLack of Work-Life BalanceFavouritism and CliquesGaslightingLack of Recognition and AppreciationNegative and Pessimistic AtmosphereUnhealthy CompetitionLack of Ethical BehaviourNext steps:1. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
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Listen in as I share strategies for having successful 1:1 conversations/meetings with your team and why they are important.
Do you have to have tough conversations?
Yes, you absolutely do. As a leader, this is non-negotiable.
Why should you have them?
Accountability,Connection,Support,Performance managementAnnual Performance ReviewsWhen should you have them?
As soon as possible after an incident or something happened. Once every 3-6 months, annual reviews once a year.
Otherwise, after onboarding:
3, 6 weeks3, 6 monthsFor Performance Management related information, listen to episode 36!
How to prepare
Remember, when we're in a stressful situation, we either fight, flight or freeze. So, preparation is key!
What if things go pear-shaped?
Stop the meeting. Say I can see you are getting frustrated, I can see that we won’t agree today, before someone gets upset, let’s reconvene in 24 hours.
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Listener question: Help! My Boss Wants Me to Agree with his/her Lies in Front of Others, what should I do?
What would you do if you were constantly placed in a difficult situation by your boos/line manager where you are expected to agree with their lies in front of others?
Would you agree with it, so that you can save your job, save face or avoid bullying or even worse, being fired?
Or would you stand up against it and say something?
What would you do?
In this episode, I'm going to look at:
1. lying from a biblical perspective and how God feels about lying and yourself agreeing with people who lie.
2. practical tips and strategies that you can implement to NOT agree with the lies.
Bible verses mentioned in the episode:Proverbs 12:17 - An honest witness tells the truth, a false witness tells lies.
Exodus 20:16 - You must not testify falsely against your neighbour.
Psalm 24:4-5 - Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. They will receive the Lord’s blessing and have a right relationship with God, their saviour.
Proverbs 2:7 - He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. This section here is titled: “The benefits of wisdom”. Now, remember, Solomon was the wisest man that ever lived. God told him that he could ask for anything, and he asked for wisdom, and that’s what God gave him.
Proverbs 6:16-19 - There are six things the LORD hates— no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family.
Proverbs 12:22-24 - The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness. Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.
Proverbs 10:9 - People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall
Psalm 25:19-21 - See how many enemies I have and how viciously they hate me! Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge. May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you!
Other verses in the bible about lying and bearing false witnessLying
Proverbs 26:28 - A lying tongue hates its victims, and flattering words cause ruin.
Proverbs 17:22 - The crooked heart will not prosper; the lying tongue tumbles into trouble.
Proverbs 21:6 - Wealth created by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.
Proverbs 25:18 - Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow.
Exodus 23:1 - You must not pass along false rumours. You must not cooperate with evil people by lying on the witness stand.
Matthew 15:19 - For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander.
Bearing false witness
Proverbs 14:5 - An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.
Proverbs 14:25 - A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.
Proverbs 19:5 - A false witness will not go unpunished, nor will a liar escape.
Proverbs 21:28 - A false witness will be cut off, but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.
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In this first instalment of our new series, Conversations About Gossip, I speak with Brandon Gano. We cover many topics and questions, which are listed below.
Brandon's bio: Brandon is a visionary entrepreneur who turned frustration into a successful business, which he built, franchised, and later sold for a significant profit. Now, with his business partner and friend Sean Delaney, he's pioneering an unprecedented approach to educate and empower small business owners to achieve business growth like never before.
Topics/Questions discussed in this podcast episode:
In what ways have you seen can gossip be detrimental to an organisation, a business or to a teamIn what ways have you seen can gossip be detrimental to an organisation, a business or to a teamWhat processes are or are not in place to cause gossipWhat was the reason why you didn’t take gossip sooner?The process of tackling gossipThe frustration that gossip causes leadersBattling the perceptions of gossipThe importance of leadershipConnect With BrandonPodcast: Harmonious at Lunch
On AppleOn SpotifyWebsite
Free Assessment to get Clarity into your business and Confidence in what you need to do next to grow.
CLICK HERE to access the website
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*Celebrating becoming a Top 3% ranked podcast globally!* Thank you for your support!
In today's podcast update, I share some upcoming episodes as well as about a new series called 'Conversations about Gossip'. This series will tackle real-world examples of how gossip can hurt people, confuse people and cause big BIG problems in businesses, organisations and working environments.
In the next couple of weeks, I will also be answering a listener question regarding what to do where your boss expects you to lie for them or do the wrong thing.
I'll also be sharing my testimony of the work that the Lord is doing in my life to focus more on this podcast and to serve YOU ALL as women of faith in leadership!
I can't wait!
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In today's episode, I share a free diagnostic tool that you can use to improve your organisation and your leadership skills.
The organisational gap analysis focuses on identifying gaps regarding psychological safety in the workplace and workplace relationships.
As leaders, it's our responsibility to reflect, identify the gaps and make the necessary changes.
This might include an action plan with steps to follow, strategies to implement or training to attend.
But it all starts with that gap analysis!
If you are someone who shies away from reflection or analysing what is missing, then this gap analysis is perfect for you! The questions have been meticulously thought-out to stimulate your thinking and get you moving so that you don't have to shy away from reflection, but rather take action.
CLICK HERE to access the free organisational gap analysis.
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Last week, we discussed the first 3; go and listen to episode 66.
SystemsExpectationsStaff performanceLet’s jump into the next 3:
4. Workplace CultureThis truly is a huge topic, but I’m going to break some green and red flags down for you here.
7 Green flags
People care about each otherPeople feel safePeople know where they stand, their role, their expectations, there is no uncertaintyLow to zero stress levels - there will be some form of stress for deadlines, projects ect. But it shouldn’t be about the everyday, it should be healthyYour voice matters, you’re able to have a say without fear of retaliation, discriminationYou can be yourself (within professional boundaries of course ;-) )Organisation is driven by values and everybody actually sticks to these values7 Red flags
High staff turnoverPeople feel constant frustration with one another and with managementPeople feel as if management are to blame for everything and don’t take personal responsibilityThere is absolutely no accountability towards anyonePerformance isn’t measured or rewardedPeople are doing the absolutely bare minimum and others constantly feel that they are carrying the weight of that personNo clear expectations, policies and procedures (SOP’s) or communicationThe Free organisational gap analysis will analyse it for you and give you some tips
5. AccountabilityWhat does accountability look like in your workplace?
Is there any?
Are people held accountable for their actions, behaviour, tardiness, lack of respect, gossiping etc.
The best places to work are those that keep people accountable.
I had the wonderful opportunity to speak to so many HR managers and so many of them agree, the best places are the ones who keep people accountable. These are people who have worked across multiple different sectors, big, medium and small businesses who know.
No accountability = a huge gap and opportunity for organisational failure
6. Staff Training & DevelopmentThis does not only include professional development. That’s important, for sure, but think about all the other missed opportunities.
It starts with onboarding, what does that look like, are you seizing the opportunity to set that person up for success during onboarding?
Then what happens after, are they just left to the wolves? Or to fend for themselves when it comes to learning and training.
Or what does this look like in your organisation?
Personal goalsAnnual goalsAnnual trainingTraining daysProfessional development and training daysTake the organisational gap analysis, diagnostic tool and work through the questions, because the questions are meant to make you think, and already give you clues as to where you can make some improvements.
It will end with a recommendation and a Free PDF download. In the download, you’ll find a special link to a free 30-minutes strategy session with me to discuss your results and your way forward.
Next steps:1. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here. Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.2. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching session. Just email me at [email protected]
3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan
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Free Diagnostic Tool
Take our free Organisational Gap Analysis today and identify the gaps in your organisation and leadership regarding healthy work environments.
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Let’s discuss a healthy workplace environment. Let’s flip the coin and look at the positive today.
These 6 characteristics were developed through lived experience and my conversations with others.
If even one of these areas is out of whack, you’ll notice something isn’t quite right.
1. SystemsWhat systems do you have in place to ensure a healthy work environment?
Having a healthy work environment is not all about how people feel. It’s about the structures you put in place to support them to do their jobs properly.
Think about your:
InterviewsOnboardingJob descriptionsProbation periodsPolicies and Procedures (SOP’s)Performance managementResignation process and period (how are people treated during these periods)Communication methodsClient managementStaff management (HR)Are these updated regularly or are they old and outdated, so no one uses them?
Systems form the foundation of any business, no matter how big or how small. Without effective and efficient systems, you are setting yourself and your employees up for failure.
Activity: Audit your systems, decide what needs updating! The free diagnostic tool will also give you suggestions on what you can do to make improvements.
2. ExpectationsWhat are the expectations of employees, leadership team, heads of departments, the CEO, etc? Are there any?
How is this communicated? When is it communicated? How often is it communicated?
Are staff expected to stay up to date with expectations with no communication from anyone?
How are staff expected to give their best, if they don’t know what is expected of them?
Again, you are setting your employees up for failure if you fail to communicate.
Suggestions:
Verbal and in writing, why because of various learning styles. Some people learn or understand better with verbal, some with writing, some need both.If you’ve had a conversation with someone, follow it up with an email, always! Get them to reply back to say they acknowledge it.Activity: Audit the expectations in your workplace. Take the free organisational gap analysis (diagnostic tool) and find out how you score.
3. Staff PerformanceHow are staff performance measured? Is it measured at all?
Are there annual performance reviews and what is this measured against?
Are staff given the opportunity to work towards an annual goal that they have chosen, something that will be motivating to them to want to achieve.
Are they rewarded for exceptional performance?
Here we’re looking at the positive and the constructive or even the negative.
What happens to a staff member if they stay performing poorly, or even have a behavioural problem?
What the processes (they systems!) that you have in place to manage this.
Or, will you also fall into the category where there is no process and the employee, gets away with their behaviour and makes it into a toxic workplace for everyone else
If staff performance isn’t managed, then the performance, will essentially manage the business.
You are only as strong as your weakest link! So, what are you doing about that weakest link?
Activity: Audit your current performance evaluation practices. Score yourself using the organisational gap analysis.
Free Diagnostic Tool
Take our free Organisational Gap Analysis today and identify the gaps in your organisation and leadership when it comes to healthy work environments.
Next steps:
1. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
Join the community of like-minded female Christian leaders. This is where I will be hanging out if I'm not on the podcast chatting to you all. Come share and support each other here. Subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date with all upcoming episodes and any other exclusive or special offers.2. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching session. Just email me at [email protected]
3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan
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