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)

It's a new season! And boy have we got a heap of awesomeness coming your way! This week join Bobby and Bridge as they welcome the fabulous, Fiona Galbraith, to join them on MTALJ. Through her business, Ruralink, she partners with land-based businesses to develop career opportunities focusing mainly on career changers especially advocating for fellow ex-military colleagues. Fiona is also a University Lecturer in Intelligence Security, Risk and Resilience, as well as Chair of Governors at Cirencester College and a volunteer responder for REACT Disaster Response. Clearly a Master of Pivots amongst Pivoters (is there such a word). Come and join us for Fiona’s multitude of insights into making career decisions and in the words of Barack Obama “Being the person who gets things done”

Links

Fiona Galbraith | LinkedIn

Ruralink - Growing Fresh Careers

What Colour Is Your Parachute? 2023: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success: Richard N. Bolles (Amazon.co.uk)

4 Key Pivoting Phases of a Successful Career Change (forbes.com)

Five Strategies for Making a Career Pivot | Stanford Graduate School of Business

Becky Grove | LinkedIn

Emergent Generation I A diverse network of young people working together to build an agroecological food system and regenerative future

Mike Croll | LinkedIn

The Rise of Security and Why We Always Want More | Mike Croll (Amazon.com)

Welcome to the final episode of our "Guests with Gifts". This week, Bridge is joined by two remarkable women who've made significant impacts in their fields and communities. First, Nina Killick, a longtime friend of Bridge with a portfolio career including sports coach and project manager in the hospitality industry, and Lieutenant Colonel Ann O’Flynn, the Commanding Officer of the British Army’s 1st Military Working Dog Regiment. They discuss everything from sports like rugby and triathlons to values, change management, and authenticity. Get ready for a sporty, thoughtful, and engaging finale to our mini season!

Links

Dr Ann O'Flynn MCMI BSc (Hons) BVSc PGDip MSc MRCVS | LinkedIn

1st Military Working Dog Regiment

Being Blame free with accountability

Being a Person with a Bigger Purpose

Constantly Curious

Being comfortable with curiosity

Being a Wall Breaker

School your face

Being your authentic self - Keeping it real

In this episode of "Guest with Gifts," Bobby and Bridge connect with some more of their most dedicated listeners. Bobby is joined by Sarah and Nicole, two exceptional managers who kept her almost sane during the dark days of COVID, bringing camaraderie, chuckles, and a lot of hard work. Sarah and Nicole are the ultimate doers. They describe themselves as Planners, but their “get sh*t done” attitude sets them apart. Though different in style, approach, and learning, their camaraderie and now strong friendship shine through in this conversation. Tune in to hear how these massive supporters feel like every episode is recorded just for them. And if you know the long fancy word Bobby used in an early episode, please get in touch!

Sarah Abercrombie Chartered MCIPD | LinkedIn

Nicole Strong | LinkedIn

Radical Candor — Kim Scott (kimmalonescott.com)

Unreasonable Hospitality: Will Guidara: Amazon.co.uk

Being in Community - More Than a Lumpy Jumper

Being a Fraud and Doing it Anyway

Being a Person with a Bigger Purpose

Being in Meetings - More Than a Lumpy Jumper

Constantly Curious - More Than a Lumpy Jumper

Being comfortable with curiosity - More Than a Lumpy Jumper

This week, Bridge is joined by James Fulford-Talbot, making a return to MTALJ, and Jogging Jodie Fulford-Talbot, a new and very welcome guest. The conversation is rich, with an overriding message that this podcast helps leaders not feel alone in their struggles. They can come here to listen in for conversation starters, something to share, and thought-provoking ideas. Tune in to hear more from these super advocates and discover who the famous Freddie and Mr. Percival are!

Jodie Fulford-Talbot | LinkedIn

James Fulford-Talbot | LinkedIn

Freddie and Mr Percival

Nxus People

University of New South Wales

Being a Person with a Bigger Purpose

Constantly Curious - More Than a Lumpy Jumper

Being comfortable with curiosity - More Than a Lumpy Jumper

Welcome to Guest Gifts, where Bobby and Bridge get to hang out with some of their most dedicated listeners.

This week, Bobby is joined by Gina and Ella, who must be the most patient humans she has ever met. They've endured Bobby's appalling technical skills with grace and are incredible people in general, especially given the work they do in the HR world.

Gina and Ella are deeply invested in their own development, exploring MTALJ with a commitment to trying new things both at work and in their personal lives. They have discovered some valuable nuggets amidst Bridge and Bobby’s meanderings.

Come and listen as they share what they are learning and how they are applying it.

Links

Gina Knight | LinkedIn

Georgia Ella Smith-Dunn | LinkedIn

Stop Saying Sorry

School your face

Being a Fraud and Doing it Anyway