Episode Description for Podcast Services Title: Finding Inspiration at Work: Motivation, Burnout, and Purpose In this episode of The Executive Realm, Dr. D and Dr. K unpack what it really means to stay inspired at work, especially when the routines get repetitive or burnout starts creeping in. They explore where inspiration comes from, how to reignite it when it's fading, and why it’s essential for leaders to model it. From the "50/50 rule" of workplace motivation to the role of purpose, lear...
Jun 13, 2025
39 min
In this episode of "The Executive Realm," Dr. D and Dr. K explore the transformative impact of friendships in the workplace. Friendships at work can dramatically enhance our professional lives, blending personal bonds with professional interactions. These relationships bring numerous benefits, from boosting morale and fostering collaboration to enhancing overall job satisfaction, higher productivity, and increased profitability. We also delve into the potential risks and challenges. Fa...
Jul 4, 2024
32 min
Sure, senior executives all have coaches, but if they are so effective, why don't more supervisors, managers, and directors have them? Two business psychologists discuss the value of coaching, finding the right coach, and making this valuable resource available to more people throughout the organization.
Jan 3, 2023
28 min
We discuss trust in relationships at work… how trust is cultivated, earned, and maintained. We’ll explore what happens when trust is lost, when to try to recover and when to walk away.
Oct 21, 2021
26 min
We discuss competitive strategy, what it means to think like your competitor, and how that thinking can drive personal and organizational growth.
Aug 16, 2021
19 min
We discuss Leadership Styles, looking at the strengths and weaknesses of different natural styles, biases that are introduced when a person with one style works with another style, and how to flex your style to maximize your and your team’s success.
Aug 1, 2021
21 min
We discuss what it takes to master strategic planning-- by bringing the right people together to find the best path forward in your organization, then keeping them aligned from top to bottom.
Jul 20, 2021
21 min
We discuss psychological capital--these are the resources people use at work that are fundamental to job success, like resilience, optimism, hope, and personal effectiveness. This is an element of business psychology that can really help provide a framework for people to channel their strengths into sustained, successful performance
Jul 10, 2021
25 min
We discuss impostor syndrome. Why do people sometimes believe they are not as competent as others perceive them? It is a familiar feeling among those newly promoted to next-level leadership roles. We will explore this feeling of self-doubt, how to settle it in yourself, and how to support team members who may experience it, too.
Jun 24, 2021
15 min
We discuss managing virtual teams and defining your workplace engagement strategy. Since virtual teams are much more commonplace today, and organizations are facing decisions about continuing remote work, hybrid, and in-office, we offer thoughts on defining your workplace engagement strategy and getting your teams aligned through a transition.
Jun 13, 2021
21 min
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