In this episode of the NextGen Work Culture podcast, we're excited to share our conversation with Ryan Houmand, author of the book "A Passion for Monday".

Ryan shares his insights on the four big mistakes that make people hate Mondays and what managers can do to help their teams avoid them. From trying to be good at everything like Michael Jordan to fixating on weaknesses like Marty McFly, Ryan uses relatable pop culture references to illustrate how these missteps can derail engagement and satisfaction at work.

He also previews a potential 5th mistake around imposter syndrome that disproportionately impacts women in the workplace.

Throughout the conversation, Ryan emphasizes the crucial role managers play in recognizing their people's strengths and allowing them to work in their zones of genius.

He shares examples from his own consulting work, including how focusing on Gallup's 12 elements of engagement helped turn around a struggling Home Depot store.

Whether you're a people manager looking to boost your team's engagement or an individual contributor who wants to love Mondays like Fridays, you'll find Ryan's advice both practical and inspiring. Let's dive in!

Connect with today's guest, Ryan Houmand:

Author of "A Passion for Monday" Ryan has a background in management with companies like ADP and The Home Depot. He's an established expert on employee engagement which he calls "Loving Monday just Like Friday but for a different reason" His particular expertise is in detecting where managers struggle and helping them succeed in engaging their teams for dramatic results in everything from productivity to client satisfaction to improving safety. Ryan lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/

Love Monday Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1657009609

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