Project ReWork: Recent Episodes
Project [Re]Work
We’re all trained for a specific job: coding, managing, designing, selling. But success at work involves so much more. Project [Re]Work applies cutting-edge research to your toughest workplace complexities. All of our topics are backed by peer-reviewed research that we distill into actionable insights. It's time to re-think work.
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We have John Teschner on the show today, artist and special agent for the United States Secret Service. We discuss what we means to be a Secret Service agent and how art can help heal veterans.
John's Art & Veterans for the Arts: http://www.teschnerart.com/
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Today on Project ReWork, we talk with Dr. Marisa Porges about her new book: "What Girls Need: how to raise bold, courageous, and resilient women."
Dr. Porges's Site: http://marisaporges.com/
Dr. Porges's Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1984879146/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=marisaporges-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1984879146&linkId=55a1f731a530250ae8ad66e4dad6e58b
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Let's face it, we're bad at using our time. If we were good at it, we'd have more of it and we'd have less stress. This week Project ReWork has Dr. Laura Giurge on the show! She is an expert on productivity, time management, and how they impact wellbeing.
For more from Dr. Laura Giurge: https://www.lauramgiurge.com/research-giurge
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Project ReWork is back! We're kicking off season 2 with Dr. David De Cremer, expert on artificial intelligence and what it means for our future.
For Dr. De Cremer's book: Leadership by Algorithm
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Today we have an astronaut on the show. I could probably just stop there, but Nicole Stott, did not stop there. Not only is she an astronaut, she is also an aquanaut, the founder of a non-profit, and as a cherry on top: she is the first person to paint in space. We talk with her about all of that and how going to space changes what it means to be from earth.
Follow Nicole: @Astro_Nicole https://twitter.com/Astro_Nicole
Space For Art Foundation: https://www.spaceforartfoundation.org/
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Today, we are re-thinking how you land your next job. With the COVID-19 Pandemic, tens of millions of people are out of work and millions more are graduating only to enter a bleak economy. Maybe this is you. That’s why we have Alexa Shoen on the show, author of Entry Level Boss and creator of the online classes and workshops under the same name, all designed to get you employed faster and better. For more from us visit https://projectrework.io/
Alexa's Links:
Book: https://amzn.to/2BRIfjo
Site: https://www.entrylevelboss.com/
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Can you envision yourself five, ten, twenty years from now in a C-suite position? If so, it’s probably as a CEO. Today, I speak with Michelle Johnson, the Chief Operating Officer or COO at Metrum Research Group about this less understood C-Suite role. What is a COO and could this be the right trajectory for you?
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Today we are re-thinking the problems we solve. We’ve got Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg on the show, author of “What’s your problem? To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve”. His work can help you and your company waste less time, less money, and less energy on dead ends, and instead, uncover the real areas you should be focusing those resources on.
Thomas's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1633697223?tag=projectrework-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
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Take a moment to think about the one thing you need right now at your job: an introduction, a mentor, some advice, a day off. Have you asked for it? Today, we talk with Dr. Wayne Baker, author of All You Have To Do Is Ask. We talk about why asking for help is so important, and why we have such as hard time doing it.
Follow Dr. Baker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrWayneBaker
Buy Dr. Baker's book All You Have To Do Is Ask: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1984825925?tag=projectrework-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
Online communities: https://giveandtakeinc.com/
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Welcome to project Rework, where we’re re-think the way we think about work, by uncovering biases and digging into cutting edge research. Today, we talk with Dr. Angelica Leigh Ph.D. about her academic paper titled Black Employees Matter. Her research helps illuminate the at-work realities of people of color, especially during tragic and unjust events like the murder of George Floyd.
Follow Dr. Leigh: https://twitter.com/AngelicaLeighOB
Read our articles: https://projectrework.io/articles
Today, we talk with Wajahat Ali: writer, speaker, playwright, and self-proclaimed recovering attorney. We discuss racial and religious bias in the workplace and the country, with his personal insights into life as a Muslim American in post-911 America. As you’ll hear, Wajahat has a captivating way of looking behind the headlines to uncover the deeper currents of racism.
Follow Wajahat: https://twitter.com/WajahatAli
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Today, we interview Kelly Wells Brinkley, US Olympic hurdling medalist and one of the most inspiring people you’ll ever meet. Her life is a journey of overcoming hurdles both literally, in her successful athletics career, and symbolically, in the ways she’s traversed situations of trauma, racism, and sexism.
You can follow Kellie, watch her ESPN interview, and read her blog at her website https://www.kelliewellsbrinkley.com/
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For the next few episodes, we’re talking about race in the workplace. Today we’re honored to speak with author, professor, and speaker Dr. Stefanie Johnson, Ph.D. We discuss the tangible benefits diversity brings to businesses, and, in a time when most businesses are posting messages of support for Black Lives Matter on social media, she gives us clues that can help evaluate which businesses are actually prepared to make real change.
Dr. Johnson JUST published her book Inclusify, and, for each book sold off her website, she’s donating $10 to Black Lives Matter. Pick up her book here: https://inclusifybook.com/
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This week we interview Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T's. We talk about the creative process, positivity through setbacks, and hear behind the scenes stories from his life on tour.
A quick announcement. You’ve all been seeing posts from companies and CEOs about their support of black lives matter and about fixing racial inequalities. If you’re like us, you’re probably asking yourself: is this a bunch of BS for good publicity or will our biggest companies actually be part of real change? For the next few weeks, we’re going to be digging deeper into this. We’ve got some interviews lined up, in which we’ll be talking to experts and researchers about race and racial bias in the workplace. Hit the subscribe button on your podcast app so you don’t miss it.
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How many horrible meetings have you sat through? Unheard, unproductive, bulldozed, wasting your time. This episode is for you. We interview Dr. Steven Rogelberg, whose book “The Surprising Science of Meetings” has been lauded by news outlets and tops many must-read lists. Adam Grant calls Dr. Rogelberg the world’s leading expert on how to fix meetings. Towards the end of the episode we cover the science of virtual meetings for our new pandemic reality.
Buy Dr. Rogelberg's book "The Surprising Science of Meetings" here: https://amzn.to/2yN5ZUh
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You’ve likely heard of the 5 Love Languages by New York Times Bestselling Author Dr. Gary Chapman, maybe you’ve even used it in your romantic relationships. Today the ReWorkers Mike and Emilio interview Dr. Paul White— Psychologist, Speaker, Author, and business consultant, who paired up with Dr. Chapman to write The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. Though appreciation may not seem like a critical tool in business, these principles have helped hundreds of thousands of people address relational problems at work— problems that are often at the root of job dissatisfaction and a multitude of other work issues. These five languages of appreciation can help you start to shift a dreary or toxic work environment to one that’s healthy and vibrant.
Get Dr. White's Books!
-The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People. https://amzn.to/3e83fzU
-The Vibrant Workplace: Overcoming the Obstacles to Building a Culture of Appreciation. https://amzn.to/2TsIkQ0
-Rising Above a Toxic Workplace: Taking Care of Yourself in an Unhealthy Environment. https://amzn.to/3cYAIwG
-Other Dr. White resources: https://www.appreciationatwork.com/
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The ReWorkers interview Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Commander of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds squadron. If you've seen F16s flying over your city in appreciation of pandemic 1st responders, he's piloting the plane in front-- at 500mph and 18 inches from the planes next to him. We get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Thunderbirds operate, how Operation America Strong came to be, and learn MUST-HEAR insights on trust building.
Follow the Thunderbirds:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/afthunderbirds
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afthunderbirds/
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ReWorker Emilio interviews olympic sprinting coach Lance Brauman, who has trained some of the fastest gold medalists in the world. They talk about resilience and bringing the best out of others.
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Welcome to Project [Re]Work! In this first podcast episode, we explain why we shelved a fully produced series that we were about to launch to bring you this timely message during the coronavirus pandemic. We've been asking ourselves: what do we all need right now? Turns out the answer is not what any of us expected: affirmation. Emilio, our resident guru, unpacks the research backing this up.
For more on affirmation, read our article: https://projectrework.io/affirmation-from-afar