In this episode, Jackie and Mimi discuss the shifting focus of their business and the decision to put the podcast on pause. They talk about acquiring a conference and working with corporate clients for learning and development. The hosts share funny stories and anecdotes, including driving styles and dealing with teenagers. They emphasize the importance of taking time to reassess and make intentional decisions. The episode concludes with a call to stay connected and provide feedback.

Takeaways

• The hosts are shifting their business focus towards creating modern leaders.
• They have acquired a conference and are working with corporate clients for learning and development.
• The podcast will be put on pause to allow for time to reassess and potentially make changes.
• The hosts share funny stories and anecdotes, showcasing their personal and relatable side.

Sound Bites

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Shifting Business Focus

01:23
Acquiring a Conference and Corporate Partnerships

07:06
Feeling Like Half-Assing the Podcast

08:27
Rejiggering the Podcast and Potential Changes

13:58
Sharing Funny Stories

16:14
Driving Styles and Funny Driving Stories

21:53
Closing Remarks and Call to Stay Connected

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Summary

In this episode, Jackie and Mimi discuss the importance of workplace culture and how it can impact employee satisfaction and company profitability. They emphasize the need for a positive and supportive work environment, where employees feel respected and valued. The hosts provide strategies for diagnosing and changing workplace culture, including creating autonomy, setting clear goals, and investing in professional development. They also discuss the importance of collaboration and communication in building a cohesive team. The episode concludes with an announcement about the upcoming Reimagine conference.

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Takeaways

• Workplace culture plays a crucial role in employee satisfaction and company profitability.
• Creating a positive and supportive work environment is essential for attracting and retaining top talent.
• Diagnosing workplace culture problems involves assessing energy levels, turnover rates, engagement, and communication.
• Strategies for changing workplace culture include creating autonomy, setting clear goals, investing in professional development, and fostering collaboration.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction: Importance of Workplace Culture

01:16
The Truth About Workplace Culture

04:06
Creating a Supportive Culture

05:25
The Impact of Workplace Culture on Profitability

06:23
Emotional, Relational, and Linguistic Intelligence

07:14
The Importance of Liking and Respecting Coworkers

09:56
Diagnosing Workplace Culture Problems

12:38
Laying the Foundation for Change

13:36
Creating Autonomy and Consistency

16:17
Setting Clear Goals and Priorities

19:55
Positive Reinforcement and Open Communication

21:19
Investing in Professional Development

22:12
Showing Up Professionally

23:40
Creating Cohesiveness and Collaboration

24:08
Balancing Collaboration and Decision-Making

25:31
Avoiding Forced Activities

26:30
Pulling in People from Different Departments

28:17
Approaching Failures as Information

29:17
Understanding Personal Culture Preferences

30:42
Conclusion: Reimagine Conference Announcement

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In a world that often challenges the very essence of identity, being authentic to oneself as a transwoman is not just an act of bravery—it's an act of resilience because you must come out every single day you are navigating a society that may not always understand or accept you.

Our guest, Tamara Layne has found the ultimate triumph in living as her true self and being a beacon for others are working toward doing the same.

Tamara Layne is a 59-year-old transwoman who was born in Canarsie, Brooklyn and now lives in Suffolk County Long Island. She currently runs a department at Altice USA, has a master's degree in HR Management, and is an LGBTQ+ advocate who seeks to educate on transgender issues and facilitates a transgender support group at the LGBT Network in Long Island.

What You'll Learn:

• What allyship and friendship look like
  
  
  
• Steps to coming out at work and how to manage this if you are the first person in your organization to come out
  
  
  
• Difficulties to be a transgender woman in the workplace
  • Make .60 cents on the dollar
  • Twice as likely to be unemployed
  • More than half are not comfortable being out at work
  • Trans find more biases and discrimination during the interview process so don't get hired in secure & stable white-collar careers and don't have promotion access

• The mental health struggles of trans adults, 42% of trans adults attempted suicide & 56% engaged in non-suicidal self-injury (Williams Institute School of Law at UCLA - July 2023)

Contact Info

Tamara Layne

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tamaralayne1

Information & Resources:

Companies are Failing Trans Employees, HBR 2023 Article

Catalyst.org Workplaces that work for women - June 2023 article

The LBGT Network

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