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"It's Not Personal, It's Just Business."

Many of us have heard this phrase uttered at work as a means of dismissing the tough messages or bad behavior that proceeded it. It is often used by someone who thinks what happened should not be taken personally. However, if you have ever been on the receiving end of a "just business" message you know that it is impossible - it usually feels deeply personal because our brains are not capable of distinguishing what happens to us at work from what happens to us as a person. Your trust in that human being or that organization will be damaged during the exchange and you will become guarded when interacting with them in the future.

WHO IS JOINING US FOR THIS CONVERSATION?

On this episode, we discuss the impact of TRUST withdrawals on our performance at work. Joining us in The Leadership Living Room is John Kompa. John is a highly effective leader who has spent much of his professional life leading teams. When we met him, he was at an uncomfortable moment in his career -- his team was struggling and people above him were getting involved. We are going to talk about how he navigated that situation and how we worked with him to successfully manage team dynamics, build trust, and heal their relationships. This is a relatable story we hope many team leaders will take the time to listen to.

SHOW NOTES & REFERENCES

"The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni

"What Google Learned in their Quest to Build a Perfect Team" – This New York Times article introduced the world to compelling research completed at Google into the “secret sauce” of high performing teams. Their findings created a compelling business case for all leaders to create the conditions of trust and psychological safety on their teams.

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Today we are discussing the topic of Vulnerability at Work. Practicing vulnerability is not only about sharing personal information and your feelings - employees display vulnerability every time they bring up a new idea in a meeting or challenge an old way of thinking. Leaders practice vulnerability when they say "I don't know" or "I'm sorry" or make space for their team to give them feedback. Learn why these "moments of vulnerability" are proven to accelerate trust and connection, and why that accelerates the performance of people at work.

WHO JOINED US IN THE LIVING ROOM TODAY?

Joining us for this conversation is Andy Nelson, a two-time Stage 4 Cancer survivor, business leader, executive coach, husband and father. Throughout his life he has learned the power of vulnerability and has experienced the impact of it in both the workplace and his life.

We hope you enjoy this wholehearted conversation where we not only define and discuss vulnerability at work, but practice it ourselves.

SHOW NOTES & REFERENCES

Archana Patchirajan, HBR Article, told to Emma Seppala, 2014.)

https://hbr.org/2014/12/what-bosses-gain-by-being-vulnerable

Readings & articles referred to during Andy's cancer story:

Greg Boyle

Henri Nouwen

De Mello

Tippett

"Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, trust and engagement,"

- Brené Brown, TED2012.

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"As a result of 2020 dynamics, more than one in four women are contemplating what many would have considered unthinkable just six months ago: downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce completely. This is an emergency for Corporate America. Companies risk losing women in leadership—and future women leaders—and unwinding years of painstaking progress toward gender diversity."

- 2020 “Women in the Workplace” report, McKinsey & Company

Hiring talented men and women is the beginning of gender diversity, not the end. While many companies have committed to increasing the number of female leaders in their organization, far fewer have asked themselves what needs to change to retain her once she signs the offer letter. Joining us in The Leadership Living Room for this important conversation is author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach Jo Saxton. Join us as we get curious about the impact of gender differences in the workplace and “reveal what feels real” for women at work right now. If you want to improve gender equity in your workplace, and gain empathy for the differences that exist, this is your episode!

We want to help you have a conversation with about this topic back at work! Get your team or a group of women together and use this podcast episode + this toolkit to lead a high-impact, high-trust conversation:

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WHO JOINED US IN THE LIVING ROOM TODAY?

Jo Saxton

Jo Saxton is an author, speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneurial coach. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, Jo brings a multicultural and international perspective to her leadership training for women. A sought-after speaker, Jo has a diverse calendar addressing universities, churches, national conferences, nonprofits, and corporations internationally in the U.K. and Australia.

She is co-host of the podcast Lead Stories and leads Jo Saxton Leadership Coaching, an initiative that equips women in leadership on a digital platform. Jo is the author of four books, including her latest book, Ready To Rise, which tackles the real-life issues that can discourage and derail women from leading.

CONNECT: https://www.josaxton.com/

Read Jo's new book, "Ready to Rise": https://www.josaxton.com/ready-to-rise

SHOW REFERENCES:

https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace

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