How effectively are you and your organization developing adaptability to thrive in today's rapidly changing work culture?

Discover why adaptability intelligence (AQ) has become the #1 predictor of employability on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Ira Wolfe, a globally recognized thought leader on the future of work, shares powerful insights on why building adaptability is essential for both personal and organizational success in an era of exponential change.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Ira explore:

☀️ Why adaptability has become the top predictive skill for employability across 17 different industries ☀️ How to navigate a world that's becoming increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) ☀️ The power of embracing AI as an augmentation tool rather than viewing it as a threat ☀️ Why only 9% of employees are both engaged at work and thriving in life ☀️ Practical ways to develop a growth mindset to increase your adaptability quotient

Ira transforms organizations by helping leaders recognize that the pandemic wasn't just a temporary disruption but the beginning of a new era requiring entirely new approaches to work. His research-backed adaptability assessment provides a framework for measuring and developing the skills needed to not just survive change but thrive through it.

🔑 Key Insight: "The #1 predictive skill for employability was adaptability. As we're threatened by AI and change and efficiencies, being adaptable is crucial. McKenzie released a study on human skills people will need to thrive in the future by 2030, and the #1 predictor wasn't a 4.0 GPA or coming from a great school—it was how adaptable you are."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Start with developing a growth mindset. When faced with challenges or disruptions, focus on seeing opportunities rather than just threats. Apply Bob Johanson's VUCA Prime approach: respond to Volatility with Vision, Uncertainty with Understanding, Complexity with Clarity, and Ambiguity with Agility.

Connect with Ira Wolfe:

• Visit the Adaptability Toolkit: adaptabilitytoolkit.com
• Subscribe to his newsletter: nevernormalnews.com
• Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/irawolfe
• Watch his TEDx Talk: youtube.com/watch?v=wS7HA986X8M
• Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/@IraWolfe
• Get his book: "Recruiting in the Age of Googlization"

#AdaptabilityIntelligence #FutureOfWork #EmployeeEngagement #GrowthMindset #WorkplaceAdaptability #WorkPositive

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How effectively are your team members using their natural talents and strengths in their daily work?

Discover how to unleash the power of strengths-based leadership on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Lisa Cummings, founder and CEO of Lead Through Strengths, shares practical insights on how focusing on what's already working in your team can create a more positive, productive workplace culture.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Lisa explore:

☀️ Why we often miss the natural talents in others when we're hoping they'll be just like us ☀️ How to help team members find their "easy buttons" to make excellence feel natural ☀️ The power of using strengths to improve attraction and retention of top talent ☀️ Why authentic cultures naturally attract people who will thrive in your environment ☀️ Practical ways to implement strengths-based development despite time and budget constraints

Lisa transforms organizations by helping leaders and teams discover and leverage what already works in their people. Her approach, centered around Clifton Strengths (formerly StrengthsFinder), empowers individuals to stop trying to be like everyone else and instead bring their unique talents to work every day, creating more joy and better performance.

🔑 Key Insight: "If we allow ourselves to be who we are and we're all showing up at our best, then when people are exploring cultures they might want to work for, they're going to feel it in us. Our vibe shows up, especially if we're allowing ourselves to be true and aligned—they can tell when they're interviewing when things are just off and you're trying to pretend that you lead through certain values."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Notice what works to get more of what works. Start spotting what people are doing well and say something out loud to them about it. It doesn't require an assessment or fancy training—just orient yourself toward what each person does well and catch them doing something right. They'll likely repeat what you notice, creating a positive ripple effect across your team.

Connect with Lisa Cummings:

• Visit her website: leadthroughstrengths.com
• Explore detailed information on all 34 Clifton Strengths
• Check out her "Gobs of Facts and Stats" page for ROI data
• Listen to the Lead Through Strengths podcast
• Connect with her on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisacummings

#StrengthsBasedLeadership #CliftonStrengths #TalentDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceJoy #WorkPositive

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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How effectively are you helping your team members envision what's truly possible for their growth and development within your organization?

Discover how to create a leadership approach that helps team members reimagine their potential on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Ashley Rudolph, a leadership expert whose insights have been featured in Inc., US News, and the New York Post, shares her journey from individual contributor to VP in just five years and reveals how leaders can foster cultures where employees truly belong and become their best.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Ashley explore: ☀️ Why progress is more important than perfection in today's VUCA world ☀️ How to have meaningful "becoming conversations" that inspire team members ☀️ The importance of connecting daily tasks to company mission and goals ☀️ Shifting focus from job tasks to asking "why would the perfect candidate be excited about working here?" ☀️ Creating ceremonies and hope to give your team something meaningful to look forward to

Ashley transforms organizations by helping leaders move beyond reactivity to proactive development of their teams. Her approach focuses on creating cultures where team members feel both a sense of belonging in the present and excitement about becoming their best future selves.

🔑 Key Insight: "We were brainstorming about what this person should do, and when you have a job opening as a leader, your first inclination is to talk about all the things that this person needs to do. Instead, I said 'Let's pause. How about you tell me why should the perfect candidate be excited about working here?' That question was a circuit breaker moment."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Create a sense of hope on your team through consistent ceremonies that give people something to look forward to. Establish regular times to celebrate wins, recognize contributions, and contextualize the team's work within the larger business perspective. Hope exists when people have something meaningful to anticipate.

Connect with Ashley Rudolph: Visit her website: https://www.workwithashleyr.com/ Take her free diagnostic to understand how you're perceived at work Subscribe to her newsletter for fresh insights for high achievers Connect with her on LinkedIn

#LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeGrowth #WorkplaceCulture #TalentAttraction #EmployeeRetention #WorkPositive

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How effectively does your workplace culture identify and address hidden agendas that undermine transparency and productivity?

Discover how to create a more authentic, transparent workplace on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Wendy Sellers, known as "The HR Lady," brings her 30+ years of experience and no-nonsense approach to reveal how organizations can move beyond hidden agendas to build cultures focused on results and solutions.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Wendy explore:

☀️ How to be realistic about hiring and compensation to attract (and keep) the right talent

☀️ Why job descriptions must accurately reflect actual responsibilities and expectations

☀️ The critical importance of training managers to provide regular, specific feedback

☀️ How to measure culture and demonstrate ROI through employee surveys and committees

☀️ Creating a workplace built on clear company values that guide all decisions

Wendy transforms organizations by helping leaders take a realistic approach to human resources. With her trademarked straight-talking style, she shows how companies can move beyond unrealistic job descriptions, vague feedback, and empty surveys to create workplace cultures where employees feel genuinely valued and engaged.

🔑 Key Insight: "The best way to attract top talent is to be very realistic about what we can pay, what we can offer, and what we can provide to new hires and current employees. Companies need to stop chasing unicorn candidates and instead create accurate job descriptions that reflect what's truly available in the market."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Conduct an employee engagement survey and actually act on it. Form a diverse committee to analyze the results, communicate the findings transparently, and implement changes. Don't wait a year to take action—let employees know your plans immediately so they see you're listening.

Connect with Wendy Sellers:

Visit her website: thehrlady.com

Get her free "Five Pillars of Company Culture" guide

Check out her book: "Suck It Up Buttercup: Be a Leader People Will Follow"

Connect with her on LinkedIn

Explore her affordable training programs and HR mentoring

#WorkplaceCulture #AuthenticLeadership #EmployeeRetention #HumanResources #TalentManagement #WorkPositive

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How could your leadership be augmented to thrive in a world that's becoming increasingly brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible?

Discover how to harness the power of generative AI to become a more effective, human-centered leader on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Futurists Bob Johansen and Jeremy Kirshbaum share insights from their groundbreaking research about the leadership skills required to navigate a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Listen as Dr. Joey, Bob, and Jeremy explore: ☀️ Why leaders must embrace augmentation or risk becoming obsolete in the next decade ☀️ How to use generative AI as a tool for "stretching" your thinking rather than just seeking answers ☀️ The critical balance between human qualities and computing power in effective leadership ☀️ Why "human calming" is essential when incorporating AI into leadership practices ☀️ How constructive depolarizing can help bridge divides in an increasingly fractured workplace

Bob and Jeremy transform organizations by helping leaders think "future back" from ten years ahead to make better decisions today. Their research reveals that the best leaders will use generative AI not to replace human qualities but to enhance them, creating new possibilities for collaboration, creativity, and meaningful work.

🔑 Key Insight: "Human calming means we have to go inside ourselves and ask why we're doing this. The reason is to stretch our thinking, to imagine futures that haven't yet occurred. This is a way of enhancing, expanding, rehumanizing, and reenchanting what leadership is all about." 💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Create "yes zones" in your organization for generative AI experimentation. Rather than creating policies full of restrictions, establish safe spaces where people can joyfully experiment, learn from each other, and fail in low-risk ways while developing new skills together.

Connect with Bob Johansen and Jeremy Kirshbaum:

Get their book: "Leaders Make the Future: 10 New Skills to Humanize Leadership with Generative AI" : Visit: augmented-leadership.com Explore: handshake.fyi and iftf.org

Connect on LinkedIn Bob Johansen : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-johansen/ Jeremy Kirshbaum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-kirshbaum-6294b01a1/

#FutureLeadership #GenerativeAI #HumanizedLeadership #WorkplaceInnovation #AIAugmentation #WorkPositive

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How might your organization benefit from embracing the leadership qualities that women naturally bring to the workplace?

Discover a groundbreaking forecast for economic transformation on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Dr. Don Barden, author of "Here Come the Girls," shares his pioneering research on why women are poised to take over global leadership between 2028-2032 and how this shift will create unprecedented economic growth.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Dr. Don explore:

☀️ The three-step approach women use in critical thinking and problem-solving that dramatically outperforms traditional leadership models ☀️ How female-led businesses outproduce male-led counterparts in revenue and profits by a 3-to-1 ratio ☀️ Why employees in female-led companies stay twice as long and increase productivity over time ☀️ The power of creating a workforce where everyone feels seen, heard, and understood ☀️ How these leadership skills can be learned by anyone, regardless of gender

Dr. Barden transforms organizations by helping leaders prepare for a monumental economic shift that will be driven by women's collaborative leadership approach. His comprehensive three-year study reveals that when leaders make team members feel valued through sympathy, empathy, and empowerment, both workers and consumers respond with unprecedented loyalty and productivity.

🔑 Key Insight: "The women aren't saying you need to change your mind—they're challenging us to think differently about how we think about the way we think about our thinking. Don't change your mind, but maybe there's a different way to do it. That's called inclusion."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Make a top-down commitment to changing your leadership mindset. Practice the three steps to confidence: be committed, be courageous, and seek the capabilities you need. When you've done these three things, you earn the right to be confident.

Connect with Dr. Don Barden:

• Visit his website: donbarden.com
• Get "Here Come the Girls" on Amazon
• Connect on LinkedIn and mention this podcast for a FREE e-copy of "The Perfect Plan"

#WomenInLeadership #EconomicTransformation #CollaborativeLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkPositive

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
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How can your organization leverage AI to transform human connections and make work culture communication more personal?

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing human resource management on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Juan Betancourt, CEO of Human Intelligence, returns to share groundbreaking insights on using AI to enhance work environment communication, engagement, and leadership development.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Juan explore: ☀️ How AI personalizes leadership communication with contextual relevance to individual team members ☀️ The democratization of psychometric assessments across all organizational levels ☀️ Real-time tools that analyze cultural alignment and reduce work conflict ☀️ Practical solutions for improving employee engagement beyond traditional surveys ☀️ The future of AI in creating more human-centered work culture interactions

Juan transforms organizations by making psychological insights accessible and actionable for everyone. His AI platform brings to life unused psychometric data, allowing leaders to instantly access personalized guidance for managing teams, resolving conflicts, and improving engagement without requiring specialized training or certifications.

🔑 Key Insight: "Leadership books exist by the millions, but if you ask ChatGPT how to lead your team, you get the same generic answer whether you're in France or the US. Our tool is personalized with contextual relevance, recognizing that leading in different cultures and with different personality types requires completely different approaches."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Don't be scared of AI and HR tools. Cross the chasm, be courageous, and invest in AI tools that make work more human, authentic, and fulfilling for your team.

Connect with Juan Betancourt:

• Visit Human Intelligence: humanintelligence.com
• Schedule a demo to see these powerful AI tools in action
• See how major companies like Walgreens, United Healthcare, Siemens, and Southwest Airlines are benefiting
• Connect with Juan https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanluisbetancourt/

#AIforHR #WorkplaceCommunication #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #PsychometricTools #WorkPositive

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How intentionally are you developing yourself to create the culture your organization needs?

Discover the direct connection between leadership development and organizational culture on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Christian Muntean, author of "Train to Lead," reveals how the personal growth journey of leaders directly shapes the environment their teams experience.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Christian explore:

☀️ Why team performance depends more on leadership than resources or environment ☀️ How to transform abstract values into specific, measurable behaviors ☀️ The process of building a "magnetic organization" that attracts top talent ☀️ Why culture problems consistently trace back to leadership behaviors ☀️ Creating an intentional development pathway for emerging leaders

Christian transforms organizations by helping leaders understand that culture isn't accidental—it's a direct reflection of leadership values and behaviors. His structured approach ensures personal growth and leadership development work together to create sustainable positive cultures within teams.

🔑 Key Insight: "The actual lived values and behaviors of your leadership team will inform the entire culture of your organization. If you're not getting the culture you want and you are an executive, leader, or owner, it is your responsibility to change that."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Look at the results you're getting, track them back to what you've communicated intentionally or unintentionally about your culture, and be deliberate about transforming values into specific behaviors for each department.

Connect with Christian Muntean:

• Visit his website: christianmuntean.com https://www.christianmuntean.com/
• Read his book: "Train to Lead" (available on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Train-Lead-Unstoppable-Leaders-Performance/dp/B0D48FJ9NQ
• Access free leadership resources on his website https://www.christianmuntean.com/resources/

#LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalCulture #MagneticOrganization #ValuesAlignment #WorkplaceCulture #WorkPositive

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