This week we chat with Debra Corey, who transitioned from traditional HR roles to becoming a "Chief Pay It Forward Officer" (flipping love this title!!). Debra shares her journey, discusses the evolution of HR, and explores the true meaning of workplace culture. She also dives into the lasting impact of "bad bosses" and her latest book, "Bad Bosses Ruin Lives." Tune in for a fun, insightful conversation on trust, empathy, and building a positive workplace culture.

Links

Debra Corey | LinkedIn

Bringing Your Values Out to Play: A Playbook on Company Values | Debra Corey | Amazon.co.uk

Bad Bosses Ruin Lives | Debra and Ken Corey | Amazon.co.uk

Effective HR Communication | Debra Corey | Amazon.co.uk

Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us about the Business of Life |James Kerr | Amazon.co.uk

How to Drive Employee Engagement and 'Pay it Forward' |Debra Corey on Happiness at Work | Spotify

Building-Better-Bosses-with-Debra-Corey: Happier at Work

Give and Take: Adam Grant

Summary of Legacy: All Blacks by James Kerr: thegrowthfaculty.com

Adam Grant: Workplace Culture: thegrowthfaculty.com

Join Bobby and Bridge as they dive into the world of emotional intelligence (EQ) and uncover its complexities. From the origins of EQ to its impact on leadership and corporate culture, they explore how EQ can be both a powerful tool and a potential weapon. Whether it's leaders who thrive despite low EQ or the rise of "dark empaths" who use their emotional savvy for manipulation, we tackle the good, the bad, and the controversial sides of EQ. Tune in for a lively discussion that challenges the conventional wisdom on what it really means to be emotionally intelligent.

Links

The Art of Managing Emotions | Daniel Goleman (youtube.com)

Merve Emre on Emotional Intelligence as Corporate Control - WorkLife with Adam Grant | Spotify

Is Emotional Intelligence Real - WorkLife with Adam Grant - Apple Podcasts

Emotional Mastery: The Gifted Wisdom of Unpleasant Feelings | Dr Joan Rosenberg (youtube.com)

The Power of Emotional Intelligence | Travis Bradberry (youtube.com)

Emotional Intelligence from a Teenage Perspective | Maximillian Park (youtube.com)

The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence (simplypsychology.org)

15 Most Valuable Emotional Intelligence TED Talks on Youtube (positivepsychology.com)

Adam Grant podcast work life with Merve Emre

Walter Michelle: Marshmallow study

No stupid question Angela Duckworth and Stephen Dubner - How important is Emotional Intelligence

Mayor-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT)

Merve Emre - The repressive politics of Emotional Intelligence

Salovey and Mayer - model of 4 emotional intelligence abilities (You Tube)

12 Traits of Emotionally Intelligent People: Daniel Goleman (Podcast)

‘Dark empaths’: how dangerous are psychopaths and narcissists with empathy?

Daniel Goleman On How To Manage Your Emotions At Work & Why EQ Is More Valuable Than IQ (LinkedIn)

Preview YouTube video The Salovey & Mayer Model of Four Emotional Intelligence Abilities

The Salovey & Mayer Model of Four Emotional Intelligence Abilities

Hmmmmm…that moment when you wonder if you should have had a Guest for this topic. A leader who is professional in their handling of criticism rather than Bobby and Bridge’s approach which entails going bright red, potentially yelling “f*ck off” or disappearing for a good old teenage sulk!! Seriously…should these two really be let loose on such a topic!

Well, the answer is YES. Come and have a listen to these two feisty leaders being incredibly honest about their relationship with unsolicited feedback (in other words, criticism) and how their approaches have morphed (or not on occasion) as they have grown in self-awareness, self-reflection and self-assurance.

Links

7 Strategies Smart Leaders Use to Handle Criticism | Inc.com

Dealing with Criticism | Wisdom for Life (YouTube.com)

How to Keep Criticism from Undermining Your Confidence (hbr.org)

4 Constructive Ways Leaders Can Handle Criticism (forbes.com)

Why Your Critics Aren’t the Ones Who Count - Brené Brown (brenebrown.com)

How to take criticism well when you are sensitive to criticism: Mental Health guide (youthemployment.org.uk)

Wisdom from The Four Agreements | Don Miguel Ruiz (Amazon.co.uk)

The Seven Day Mental Diet: How to Change Your Life in a Week | Emmet Fox (Amazon.co.uk)