Systems, Not Perks, Build Sustainable Workplace Joy
Free cold brew and unlimited PTO won’t fix a broken workplace system. ☕️ On today's new episode of On Brand, organizational development consultant Yolanda Fraction breaks down how effective systems—not temporary perks—lay the foundation for a truly joyful workplace. Joy at work isn’t just a vibe. It is what a well-designed system produces when leaders focus on building real conditions for sustainable performance. 🎧 Tune in to the full conversation with Yolanda today to rethink how joy at work is cultivated and learn how to move from command-and-control to true people leadership. https://lnkd.in/gcBevfx6 #OnBrandPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #SystemDesign #EmployeeEngagement #TalentManagement #JoyfulWorkplaces
Leaders Must Embrace Their Shadow to Foster True Culture
Leadership isn’t about being perfect. It is about having the humility to admit you have blind spots. Coming up this Monday on the On Brand podcast, organizational development consultant Yolanda Fraction challenges leaders to sit with their “shadow side.” If...
Superteams Thrive by Making Meetings a Last Resort
The average worker loses three-quarters of their week to a never-ending cycle of meetings and messages. It is exhausting, and it is driving widespread burnout. But the top 8% of high-performing teams—the Superteams—operate on a completely different playbook. They do...
Intuition Over Data: CEOs Harness Spiritual Superpowers
Personal branding isn’t about the perfect headshot or a polished bio anymore. In an AI-saturated world, the leaders who stand out are the ones brave enough to lead with intuition rather than just data. On Monday's new episode of On...
Balancing Today’s Demands with Tomorrow’s Innovation at Tippie
How do you build for the future while managing the high-pressure demands of today? 🤔 Tomorrow, on the penultimate episode of this season of Tippie Leads, we're joined by our leader here at The University of Iowa Tippie College of...
From Fluff to Action: Make Values Work Daily
Values are the stuff of culture, but they shouldn't just be words on a wall. I recently spoke with Paul Ingram, Columbia Business School professor and author of "What Do You Really Stand For?" about how to move past the...
Apply Managerial Accounting to Master Your Personal Resources
Managerial accounting isn’t just for corporate balance sheets—it’s a powerful framework for managing the limited resources of your own life. Tomorrow on Tippie Leads, Carolyn Reddick joins us to bridge the gap between financial discipline and personal fulfillment. As a...
Create a Personal Board to Lead Your Life
Being the CEO of your life means managing your most valuable resource—your time. Here's a tip from Tippie's Michele Williams : assemble a “personal board of directors.” This intriguing concept isn't just a corporate strategy—it's a life-altering tool for decision-making....
Disrupt a Category by Changing Just One Ingredient
“If you break only one rule, you can break it really, really hard.” That is how David Lester , co-founder of OLIPOP PBC , explains the strategic discipline behind one of the fastest-scaling beverage brands in history. In this Monday’s...
Outside Hobbies Sharpen Workplace Skills and Mastery
Ever thought about how a "non-work" discipline prepares you for more than just a hobby? 🎹 The disciplines we cultivate outside the office are often what give us our edge inside of it. In fact, we often find that the...
Small Intentional Choices Turn Dad Bod Into CEO Mindset
How do you go from recognizing a need for change to becoming an expert in the mechanics of transformation? 📈🚀 Tomorrow on Tippie Leads, we’re joined by Associate Professor of Instruction Rob Rouwenhorst . Before Rob became our resident expert...
Turn Everyday Interactions Into Powerful Brand Narratives
I’ve known Daniel Coyle for over a decade, and his work has always been a north star for how I think about the intersection of leadership and storytelling. I was thrilled to finally sit down and discuss his amazing new...
Joy Fuels Authentic Leadership and Sustainable High Performance
Did you know that *joy* can be a strategic advantage? We often think of professional success as the result of grit alone, but Amy Leneker argues that both leaders and employees need joy to sustain high performance. When we find...
Design Environments, Not Willpower, for Peak Performance
🧠 We often think of accomplishing our goals as a matter of willpower. But behavioral science suggests that our environment often plays a bigger role in our success than our resolve. How can a leader engineer their surroundings to make...
Your Outfit Shapes Your Thoughts, Science Confirms
Every month, I write about using story in your work and life. This month ... what you wear is changing how you think. Science says so. So does my son's captain's hat. New issue drops Thursday. Subscribe at nickwestergaard.com/email