In the latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Dr. Tammy Lenski to discuss her groundbreaking book "The Conflict Pivot: Turning Conflict into Peace of Mind."
Since 1997 Dr. Tammy Lenski has worked with individuals and organizations worldwide as a mediator, executive coach, speaker, and educator. Her work centres on addressing conflict in ongoing personal, team, and business relationships.
Tammy has mediated thousands of private, court-affiliated, and online cases. She was in eBay's first group of online mediators in 1999 and on the first panel of probate court mediators in the U.S. Co-founder of the world's first master's degree program in mediation, she has taught conflict resolution and negotiation in four university programmes.
Tammy holds a B.A. from Middlebury College, and a master's and doctorate from The University of Vermont. Prior to her ADR career she was a college vice president and dean.
In 2012 the Association for Conflict Resolution recognized Tammy with the Mary Parker Follett award for innovative and pioneering work in the field. Her two books, The Conflict Pivot and Making Mediation Your Day Job, have sold more than 50,000 copies worldwide.
In this enlightening conversation, William and Tammy explore:
🔹 Understanding your "conflict hooks" (competence, autonomy, fellowship, status, reliability, integrity) and how they impact workplace dynamics
🔹 Moving away from "stuck stories" that keep us trapped in conflict cycles
🔹 How to reclaim your personal agency in conflict situations
🔹 The three essential pivots to achieve peace of mind or resolve conflicts
🔹 Practical techniques for recalibration conversations and cognitive reappraisal
💡 Did you know? Managers spend up to 40% of their time addressing team conflicts! This episode provides invaluable tools to reduce that burden.
Find out more about Tammy's work: https://tammylenski.com/ Download free conflict resolution worksheets from her website!
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Episode 113: Managing Up with Melody Wilding
On the Workplace Podcast, William Corless reunites with bestselling author Melody Wilding to discuss her incredible new book "Managing Up"
Melody Wilding, Professor of Human Behaviour at Hunter College and named one of Insider's most innovative career coaches, brings her unique background as a therapist and emotions researcher to help us navigate those crucial relationships with people who have more positional power than us!
💡 Episode Highlights:
Discover why managing up is about creating conditions for YOUR success (not just making your boss's life easier!)
Learn about the essential "alignment conversation" that builds mutual understanding
Unlock the secrets of communication styles and how to adapt without losing yourself
Master the art of setting boundaries without burning bridges
Create your own "me manual" to help others work better with you
Find out more about the work Melody does and purchase her book here: Managing Up | Leadership Keynote Speaker | Melody Wilding
If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us through our Patreon! patreon.com/WorkplacePodcast
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Episode 112: Neutralising Toxic Workplace Experiences with Carol Kauffman
In the latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Dr. Carol Kauffman, internationally recognised as the #1 leadership coach by Marshall Goldsmith and ranked among the top eight coaches globally by Thinkers50!
Carol returns to the podcast to discuss "Neutralising Toxic Workplace Experiences" and shares powerful insights including:
The PEAK framework for managing toxic situations (Physiology, Environment/Ecosystem, Affect, Knowledge)
How to recognise when a workplace becomes truly toxic vs. just challenging
The PURE approach to emotional regulation (Perceive, Understand, Regulate, Express)
Four strategic stances for responding to difficult interactions (lean in, lean back, lean with, don't lean)
Creating "safe ecosystems" within larger toxic cultures
Find out more about Carol's work here: Home | Carol Kauffman Executive Leadership Coaching - Carol Kauffman
Check out her book "Real-Time Leadership" where she explores these concepts in depth! Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High
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Episode 111: The Broken Rung with Kweilin Ellingrud
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Kweilin Ellingrud, Director of McKinsey Global Institute and Chief Diversity Officer for McKinsey Globally, to discuss her newly released book "The Broken Rung"!
Just launched on 11th March, this timely book (co-authored with Lareina Yee and Maria Del Mar Martinez) couldn't be more perfect for International Women's Day month. Our conversation explores:
Why the "broken rung" at the entry level impacts more women than the glass ceiling
How experience capital compounds across your career
What makes an organisation truly healthy for career growth
The power of bold moves vs early moves in your career journey
Ways to combat workplace biases that hold women back
Kweilin shares practical strategies to overcome career obstacles and build the skills needed for success in today's changing workplace. Whether you're early in your career or helping others navigate theirs, this episode offers invaluable insights!
Find out more about Kweilin's work and order the book here: The Broken Rung: Book overview | McKinsey & Company
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Episode 110: Make Work Fair with Siri Chilazi
In this episode William Corless sits down with Harvard Kennedy School researcher Siri Chilazi to discuss her ground-breaking book "Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results."
Siri shares fascinating insights on building fairness into workplace systems by design, including:
Why designing for fairness creates better systems that benefit everyone
Why changing hearts and minds isn't enough - we need to change systems and processes
How executive compensation can drive fairness from the top
The powerful "opt-out" approach to promotions that levels the playing field
Why babysitting expenses for networking events matter more than you think
Siri explains how making work fair isn't just the right thing to do - it's essential for building high-performing organizations where everyone can thrive!
Find out more about Siri's work: Home - Siri Chilazi
Purchase the book: Home - Make Work Fair
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