In this episode, Jackie and Mimi discuss the shifting focus of their business and the decision to put the podcast on pause. They talk about acquiring a conference and working with corporate clients for learning and development. The hosts share funny stories and anecdotes, including driving styles and dealing with teenagers. They emphasize the importance of taking time to reassess and make intentional decisions. The episode concludes with a call to stay connected and provide feedback.

Takeaways

• The hosts are shifting their business focus towards creating modern leaders.
• They have acquired a conference and are working with corporate clients for learning and development.
• The podcast will be put on pause to allow for time to reassess and potentially make changes.
• The hosts share funny stories and anecdotes, showcasing their personal and relatable side.

Sound Bites

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Shifting Business Focus

01:23
Acquiring a Conference and Corporate Partnerships

07:06
Feeling Like Half-Assing the Podcast

08:27
Rejiggering the Podcast and Potential Changes

13:58
Sharing Funny Stories

16:14
Driving Styles and Funny Driving Stories

21:53
Closing Remarks and Call to Stay Connected

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Summary

In this episode, Jackie and Mimi discuss the importance of workplace culture and how it can impact employee satisfaction and company profitability. They emphasize the need for a positive and supportive work environment, where employees feel respected and valued. The hosts provide strategies for diagnosing and changing workplace culture, including creating autonomy, setting clear goals, and investing in professional development. They also discuss the importance of collaboration and communication in building a cohesive team. The episode concludes with an announcement about the upcoming Reimagine conference.

Get Your Tickets to The ReImagine Conference

Takeaways

• Workplace culture plays a crucial role in employee satisfaction and company profitability.
• Creating a positive and supportive work environment is essential for attracting and retaining top talent.
• Diagnosing workplace culture problems involves assessing energy levels, turnover rates, engagement, and communication.
• Strategies for changing workplace culture include creating autonomy, setting clear goals, investing in professional development, and fostering collaboration.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction: Importance of Workplace Culture

01:16
The Truth About Workplace Culture

04:06
Creating a Supportive Culture

05:25
The Impact of Workplace Culture on Profitability

06:23
Emotional, Relational, and Linguistic Intelligence

07:14
The Importance of Liking and Respecting Coworkers

09:56
Diagnosing Workplace Culture Problems

12:38
Laying the Foundation for Change

13:36
Creating Autonomy and Consistency

16:17
Setting Clear Goals and Priorities

19:55
Positive Reinforcement and Open Communication

21:19
Investing in Professional Development

22:12
Showing Up Professionally

23:40
Creating Cohesiveness and Collaboration

24:08
Balancing Collaboration and Decision-Making

25:31
Avoiding Forced Activities

26:30
Pulling in People from Different Departments

28:17
Approaching Failures as Information

29:17
Understanding Personal Culture Preferences

30:42
Conclusion: Reimagine Conference Announcement

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In a world that often challenges the very essence of identity, being authentic to oneself as a transwoman is not just an act of bravery—it's an act of resilience because you must come out every single day you are navigating a society that may not always understand or accept you.

Our guest, Tamara Layne has found the ultimate triumph in living as her true self and being a beacon for others are working toward doing the same.

Tamara Layne is a 59-year-old transwoman who was born in Canarsie, Brooklyn and now lives in Suffolk County Long Island. She currently runs a department at Altice USA, has a master's degree in HR Management, and is an LGBTQ+ advocate who seeks to educate on transgender issues and facilitates a transgender support group at the LGBT Network in Long Island.

What You'll Learn:

• What allyship and friendship look like
  
  
  
• Steps to coming out at work and how to manage this if you are the first person in your organization to come out
  
  
  
• Difficulties to be a transgender woman in the workplace
  • Make .60 cents on the dollar
  • Twice as likely to be unemployed
  • More than half are not comfortable being out at work
  • Trans find more biases and discrimination during the interview process so don't get hired in secure & stable white-collar careers and don't have promotion access

• The mental health struggles of trans adults, 42% of trans adults attempted suicide & 56% engaged in non-suicidal self-injury (Williams Institute School of Law at UCLA - July 2023)

Contact Info

Tamara Layne

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tamaralayne1

Information & Resources:

Companies are Failing Trans Employees, HBR 2023 Article

Catalyst.org Workplaces that work for women - June 2023 article

The LBGT Network

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In this episode, Jackie and Mimi discuss the challenges of hating your boss and provide strategies for dealing with toxic boss-employee relationships. They emphasize the demoralizing effect of a toxic boss and the importance of finding validation from sources other than your boss. They also highlight the responsibility of leaders to build confidence and create a culture of psychological safety. The conversation explores the dynamics of the boss-employee relationship and the need for clear communication and aligned expectations. The hosts encourage listeners to take ownership of their emotions and explore their options for improvement. The episode concludes with an announcement about the Reimagine Conference.

Takeaways

Hating your boss can have a significant impact on your overall well-being and self-esteem.
Finding validation from sources other than your boss is crucial for maintaining confidence and self-worth.
Leaders have a responsibility to create a culture of psychological safety and support their employees' growth.
Taking ownership of your emotions and evaluating the dynamics of the boss-employee relationship can lead to positive changes.
Exploring your options and seeking support from mentors and colleagues can help navigate difficult boss-employee relationships.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Impact of Hating Your Boss
02:13 The Demoralizing Effect of a Toxic Boss
03:12 Taking Responsibility for Your Emotions
04:10 Seeking Validation Outside of Your Boss
05:37 Finding Validation from Other Sources
06:35 The Responsibility of Leaders to Build Confidence
07:33 Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety
08:31 Dealing with Toxic Bosses and Narcissistic Personalities
09:31 Evaluating the Dynamics of the Boss-Employee Relationship
10:28 Identifying the Core Issues in the Relationship
11:25 Taking Ownership and Adjusting in the Relationship
12:46 Assessing Your Needs and Compatibility with Your Boss
13:45 Setting Boundaries and Managing Expectations
14:40 Building Self-Respect and Self-Worth
15:32 Recognizing the Workplace as a Professional Relationship
16:32 Using the Workplace as an Opportunity for Growth
17:51 Exploring Options and Possibilities
18:45 Avoiding the Blame Game and Taking Ownership
20:11 Not Sweating the Small Stuff
22:08 Building a Support System for Feedback and Perspective
26:27 Understanding Your Options and Making Decisions
29:13 Letting Go of Negative Beliefs and Attitudes
30:03 Conclusion: Reimagine Conference Announcement

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This episode explores strategies for running effective meetings. The hosts discuss the inefficiency of many meetings and the negative impact of too many meetings on productivity and decision-making. They emphasize the importance of flow and time management in meetings and suggest alternatives to status meetings. The hosts also provide tips for effective brainstorming meetings and offer tactics for making meetings more efficient. The episode concludes with a call to action for individuals and organizations to improve their meeting practices.

Do This in Status Meetings
Do Meetless Mondays
Do schedule meetings to not end on the hour or half hour to provide time
Do This in Brainstorming Meetings to get the most innovative ideas
Do leave your ego at the door

Chapters

00:00
Introduction: The Art of Running Effective Meetings

03:17
The Meeting Culture and Inefficiency

05:16
One-on-One Meetings and Coaching Opportunities

09:09
The Negative Impact of Too Many Meetings

10:03
The Importance of Flow and Time Management

12:00
Meeting Fatigue and Decision Fatigue

14:16
The Problems with Status Meetings

16:41
Meetings for the Sake of Meetings

18:36
Effective Brainstorming Meetings

21:52
Tactics for Efficient Meetings

26:31
Conclusion: Becoming Effective Professionals

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Dr. McNally discusses the changes women experience in their bodies after the age of 40 and provides insights on how to navigate these changes. She emphasizes the importance of open communication with healthcare providers and encourages women to ask questions and advocate for their needs. 

Dr. McNally also highlights the significance of regular checkups and blood work to monitor overall health. She addresses the physical changes in a woman's body, including hormonal fluctuations and vaginal health. Additionally, she discusses the impact of nutrition and exercise on overall well-being and offers insights on maintaining sexual health and intimacy as women age. 

In this episode, Dr. McNally discusses the importance of self-love and body image in midlife. She highlights the challenges and societal pressures women face and provides practical tips for embracing change and acceptance. The conversation emphasizes the need for women to prioritize their voices and love their bodies.

Takeaways

• Self-love is crucial for women in midlife to navigate body image challenges.
• Societal pressures can negatively impact women's perception of their bodies.
• Embracing change and accepting one's body are key to loving oneself.
• Practical tips include self-care, positive affirmations, and surrounding oneself with supportive people.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:20
When Women Start to Question and Feel Different About Their Bodies

06:06
Understanding and Addressing Body Changes

12:06
Navigating Limited Time and Telehealth Options

14:20
Preparing for Regular Checkups and Blood Work

20:53
Understanding the Physical Changes in a Woman's Body

23:16
Addressing Sexual Health and Intimacy

27:59
Hydration Therapy and Pelvic Floor Therapy

34:00
The Importance of Nutrition and Balanced Diet

44:22
Transitioning into the 70s, 80s, and 90s

48:37
Empowering Women to Ask Questions and Seek Answers

02:30
The Importance of Self-Love

10:15
Body Image in Midlife

20:45
Challenges and Societal Pressures

30:10
Embracing Change and Acceptance

40:20
Practical Tips for Loving Your Body

50:46
Closing Remarks

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This episode explores the concept of conversation resolution, which combines the art of conflict resolution with difficult conversations. The hosts emphasize the importance of shifting mindset and energy when approaching conversations, as well as understanding subconscious beliefs. They discuss the impact of mindset on conflict resolution and the power of neutralizing language in conversations. The episode also highlights the significance of setting intentions and focusing on resolution rather than being right. The hosts stress the importance of fostering collaborative environments and building trust in order to create good relationships at work.

Takeaways

• Shifting mindset and energy is crucial when approaching difficult conversations.
• Understanding subconscious beliefs and thoughts can impact how we show up in conversations.
• Neutralizing language and avoiding blame can deescalate conflicts and foster collaboration.
• Setting intentions and focusing on resolution rather than being right can lead to more productive conversations.
• Building trust and creating a positive culture are essential for effective communication and relationships at work.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Conversation Resolution

01:24
Shifting Mindset and Energy

03:19
The Importance of Mindset

04:18
Understanding Subconscious Beliefs

05:42
The Power of Mindset and Energy Work

06:41
Changing Perspectives on Difficult Conversations

07:39
The Impact of Mindset on Conflict Resolution

08:29
Neutralizing Language in Conversations

09:22
Shifting Mindset as the Receiver of Feedback

10:22
Setting Intentions for Conversations

11:23
The Importance of Outcome and Resolution

12:47
Creating Collaborative Conversations

13:46
Linguistic Intelligence in Communication

15:10
Neutralizing Language to Avoid Conflict

16:08
The Impact of Fight or Flight Response

17:25
Fostering Collaborative Environments

18:22
Creating Good Relationships at Work

19:51
Building Trust and Culture Change

20:47
Beginning Conversations with Shared Objectives

22:35
Neutralizing the Playing Field

23:32
Emotional Check-In Approach

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Critical Thinking separates the greats from the goods. It is a significant differentiator in business success, whether you’re an individual or you’re a company, problem-solving in the box is not going to challenge the status quo and amplify innovation.

Some people are critical thinkers by nature, while others need to work on building this skill. 

How do you solve a problem when the solution isn’t the answer? Let’s dig into critical thinking and why it is a must-hone skill for today.

In this conversation, Mimi and Jackie discuss the importance of critical thinking in business and everyday life. They share personal experiences and insights on how to develop and apply critical thinking skills. They emphasize the need to question assumptions, consider different perspectives, and challenge the status quo. The conversation also explores the role of curiosity, emotions, and biases in critical thinking. The hosts provide practical tips for becoming a better critical thinker and highlight the benefits of collective intelligence. The conversation concludes with a toast to the power of critical thinking.

Takeaways

• Critical thinking is a crucial skill for success in business and life.
• Developing critical thinking skills involves questioning assumptions, considering different perspectives, and challenging the status quo.
• Curiosity, open-mindedness, and the ability to listen to different viewpoints are key to effective critical thinking.
• Balancing analytical thinking and big ideas can lead to innovative solutions and better decision-making.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Funny Women of a Certain Age, Carole Montgomery (podcast) 
• Meet Jackie + Mimi’s Moms: A Mother’s Day Special (podcast) 

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Critical Thinking

02:40
Teaching Critical Thinking Skills

05:04
Defining Critical Thinking

06:19
The Process of Critical Thinking

08:24
Using Critical Thinking in Business

11:01
Challenges and Benefits of Critical Thinking

14:20
Overcoming Biases and Emotions

17:08
The Role of Curiosity in Critical Thinking

19:01
Trusting Your Instincts

25:18
Balancing Analytical Thinking and Big Ideas

29:27
Applying Critical Thinking in Sales

32:12
Becoming a Better Leader through Critical Thinking

34:30
Conclusion and Cheers

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