UX consultants Dan Szuc and Jo Wong observe peer-to-peer connection sorely missing in workplace culture and discuss how a lack of empathy and poor conduct in business settings contribute to high disengagement rates. From a UX consultancy perspective, they point out the importance of collective responsibility, empathy, and human soft skills that are harder to master. Drawing parallels between workplace dynamics and their experiences in theater and education, their view offers a different way of seeing workplace culture and the need for a cultural shift toward intentional, meaningful interactions. Their books, 'Make Meaningful Work' and 'Make Meaningful Culture,' offer practical insights for fostering a healthier work environment.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:21 Discussing Workplace Culture and Disengagement

01:18 Dan and Joe's Journey in UX

02:42 The Importance of Empathy in the Workplace

05:15 Dan's Story: From Drama to Business Culture

06:54 Fundamentals of Successful Culture

12:13 Challenges in Modern Workplaces

19:39 The Role of Education in Shaping Culture

22:25 AI and the Future of Work

27:05 The Problem with Short-Termism and Attention Spans

28:01 Practical Approaches to Education

28:35 The Importance of Curiosity in Learning

30:08 Engagement and Responsibility in Schools

32:57 Avoidance and Responsibility in Workplaces

33:49 The Role of Process in Work Culture

35:16 Introducing the SPARKLE Framework

44:17 The Impact of Early Life Experiences

49:10 Promoting Meaningful Work and Culture

50:21 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Host Dawna Jones has been podcasting since 2008. She specializes in providing insights that make sense of everyday life and provides skills, and practices for visionary resilience and adaptive thinking. www.DawnaJones.com

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The world is transforming rapidly whether through tech or political disruption. Navigating the uncertainty and participating positively and constructively needs your voice to be free and liberated from the stories of the past.

Sam Kukathas, a transformational leader, academic, and energy healer, discusses the speed of sound frequency in releasing human and organizational potential. Sam shares his personal journey from being a philosopher grappling with depression and identity crisis to embracing transformational leadership and energy healing. He explains and gives a sampler of neuro-resonance optimization, so you can experience how sound frequencies can transmute emotional blocks and realize profound personal and collective transformation. The work has wider application so we talk about how it applies to corporate environments, politics, and societal systems, promoting a more coherent and compassionate world. This episode offers valuable insights for team leaders, project managers, and anyone grappling with what is going on in the world and what comes next as you choose your place in shaping what comes next.

Find Sam's website here: https://samkukathas.com/

And the work on Soul Purpose here: https://soulpurposeleaders.com/

We also talk about Sam's album on Bandcamp: https://samkukathas.bandcamp.com/album/being-one

Note to the listener: I do not have the perfect setup for podcasting. This work is mission-driven to takes place where ever I am. In the last 16-17 years of podcasting, I have recorded from the basement of the RSA in London, in coffee shops, on the streets in Davos, Switzerland during the WEF. This episode was recorded live so you'll hear my daughter's dog Eddy respond to the frequencies Sam expresses during the demo. Being perfect is not my goal. I will continue to bring forward insights that help people make life-affirming decisions and participate in a revitalized and unified state of the world.

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We know people perceive things differently but why is it so difficult for people to communicate about that? Lindsay Uittenbogaard is the CEO and Founder of Mirror Mirror, a company focused on improving team effectiveness through perception comparison. ​

Her journey began in 2003 when she experienced communication challenges in a multinational energy company. These challenges led her to realize the widespread issue of organizational misalignment. It is evident in team dynamics and the aftermath of a failed transformation initiative when the social networks have been damaged by processes that ignore human connection. Lindsay's work restores that connection so teams and organizations can renew their trust in one another and do epic work.

The discussion offers actionable strategies for team leaders, project managers, and teams or organizations recovering from failed transformation initiatives. It emphasizes key methods to revitalize team dynamics, improve project outcomes, and navigate the challenges of transformative changes. You will gain insights into effective management practices, enhancing team collaboration, and steering teams towards success.

Mirror Mirror™ stands out from traditional team interventions because it focuses on what’s happening in the team, pinpointing real work issues and informing immediate action. It’s practical, easy to use, and scales well. It looks at the whole system, not just behaviors or preferences, and can connect with any team, not just leadership.

This episode is featured for two reasons: 1) perception filters or distorts meaning so being aware enough to stop, reflect, and explore, is a great way to elevate healthy communication and high-quality working relationships. 2) Dawna (me) supports Mirror Mirror's work because traditionally managed organizations are slow to adapt. Starting at the team level and grounding the work in personal and professional development raises the level of thinking and consciousness. Doing so releases energy stuck in tension and conflict allowing everyone to feel good about the work they are doing.

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