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  • 286 Meeting Science

    286 Meeting Science
    2025/09/15
    Meeting Science: Fewer Meetings, Better Outcomes, More Deep Work

    In this episode, Dr. Grajdek explores replacing the overload of too many meetings with a science-based redesign where only meetings related to decision or co-creation are truly required. She reviews lean facilitation (owner/decider/scribe roles, decision logs, 25/50-minute caps) and team norms (no-meeting focus blocks, monthly audits). Moreover, Dr. Grajdek recommends practices that focus on tangible metrics and suggests a 30-day challenge to cut 15% of meetings while improving decisions. Tune in to learn more.
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    14 分
  • 285 Job Crafting

    285 Job Crafting
    2025/09/08
    Job Crafting: Redesigning Your Role Without Changing Your Job Title
    In this episode, Dr. Grajdek explores how employees can tailor tasks, relationships, and mindsets to better align with strengths and values thus boosting energy and performance without a promotion or a job change. She highlights guardrails that keep job crafting from creating extra work for the individual employee and/or peers. As an exercise in exploring job crafting, Dr. Grajdek offers a two-week experiment idea that can be utilized by employees and employers alike. She also offers ways for employers to explore and monitor job crafting as a practice that can benefit everyone involved, where the result embraces small, sustainable changes that compound into higher engagement and greater satisfaction. Tune in to learn more.
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    16 分
  • 284 Pay Transparency And Fairness

    284 Pay Transparency And Fairness
    2025/09/01
    In this episode, Dr. Grajdek examines how publishing pay ranges reshapes trust, motivation, and team dynamics, separating true fairness (process) from perceived fairness (outcomes). She unpacks real risks such as pay compression, rumor spirals, and anxious managers. Moreover, Dr. Grajdek shares a clear transparency rollout – audit and correct inequities, publish ranges with context, and coach leaders on respectful compensation conversations. Tune in to learn more.
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    15 分
  • 283 Workplace Rituals

    283 Workplace Rituals
    2025/08/25
    This episode, Dr. Grajdek explores the often-overlooked role of workplace rituals – the intentional practices that go beyond routine to create connection, stability, and shared identity. From onboarding ceremonies to end-of-week reflections, rituals can improve team cohesion, reduce stress, and reinforce company culture. Listeners will learn how to design meaningful rituals that energize rather than exhaust. Tune in to learn more.
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    12 分
  • 282 Digital Overload - Managing Attention In The Always-On Workplace

    282 Digital Overload - Managing Attention In The Always-On Workplace
    2025/08/18
    In an age of prolonged screen time and nonstop notifications, digital overload is quickly eroding attention, productivity, and well-being. In this episode, Dr. Grajdek breaks down how hyperconnectivity impacts cognitive performance and mental health. Furthermore, she offers strategies to reclaim focus by highlighting intentionally moving toward digital wellness in teams. Dr. Grajdek also teaches how to protect your brain in a world that never powers down. Tune in to learn more.
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    15 分
  • 281 The Psychology of Employee Activism

    281 The Psychology of Employee Activism
    2025/08/11
    Employee activism is reshaping how workplaces respond to social and ethical concerns. In this episode, Dr. Grajdekinvestigates why employees are speaking up more than ever, how purpose and values drive this movement, and how companies can respond constructively. Moreover, she also explores the psychological risks and rewards of activism at work. Finally, Dr. Grajdek discusses and how leaders can foster dialogue while protecting both voice and vision. Tune in to learn more.
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    13 分
  • 280 The Role Of Sensory Sensitivity In Open Offices

    280 The Role Of Sensory Sensitivity In Open Offices
    2025/08/04
    Open office designs aim to foster collaboration, but for sensory-sensitive employees, they can be overwhelming. In this episode, Dr. Grajdek explores how noise, lighting, and other environmental factors affect focus, stress levels, and performance – especially for those with heightened sensory processing. Furthermore, Dr. Grajdek provides actionable steps for individuals and organizations to create more adaptable, neuroinclusive workspaces that support diverse sensory needs. Tune in to learn more.
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    16 分
  • 279 The Psychology Of Status In The Workplace

    279 The Psychology Of Status In The Workplace
    2025/07/28
    Not all workplace hierarchies are formal. In this episode, Dr. Grajdek unpacks how perceived status influences everything from speaking up in meetings to how credit is distributed. She examines how subtle status signals shape team dynamics and impact employee engagement, and offer strategies for leaders to create more inclusive, status-balanced environments where everyone feels seen and heard, regardless of title or tenure. Tune in to learn more.
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    10 分