What Happens When Your Workplace (or Person) Isn’t Who You Thought They Were?

There’s been a lot of discussion about company values with the recent Executive Orders to eliminate DEI programming. Some companies, like Costco and e.l.f. Beauty, are doubling down on their commitments, and others are ending their programming. This raises a bigger question: As individuals, what do we do when a company’s values or commitments change? […]

Grieving at Work: Practical Ways Managers Can Help

For many, the holidays are an emotionally challenging time. Alongside joyful celebrations, there are often experiences of loss and memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. We may have the support we need in our personal lives, but how do we manage the complexity of grief when we’re at work? I had […]

Stay As Long As You Can Be Kind: EQ Skills to Navigate the Holidays

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The workplace and family structures aren’t so different. Both have rules—often unspoken—that we must follow to feel included, connected, and valued. Because we have a deep human need for belonging, it’s easy to find ourselves engaging in behaviors that don’t always serve us, from laughing off inappropriate jokes to staying quiet when someone is being […]

Ep 25: How to Lead with Generosity with Shannon Cassidy

Ep. 25: How to Lead with Generosity with Shannon Cassidy

Is compensation the only generosity that matters at work? On the latest episode of the Managing Well podcast, Tonya Ladipo chats with author and executive performance coach Shannon Cassidy about what it means to be a generous leader and the importance of gratitude in the workplace. Listen to Episode Watch on YouTube Key Takeaways: Generous […]

Ep 24: How to Practice Empathy at Work with Giovan Lane

How to Practice Empathy at Work with Giovan Lane

Empathy has often been considered a ‘soft skill’. Yet, research shows that leaders with high emotional intelligence and empathy are more successful. In this episode, we speak with scientist Giovan Lane about the ways pharmaceutical company, GSK, is integrating empathy into the workplace. Listen to Episode Watch on YouTube Key Takeaways: Empathy is a superpower […]