The Psychology of Work: Why People Do What They Do
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In this 30-minute episode, Dr. Bobbi and a guest expert delve into real-world workplace challenges, offering expert advice and actionable insights. Whether discussing trends we've uncovered or addressing listener-submitted concerns, each conversation is a candid, authentic exploration of team dynamics. Tune in to gain valuable strategies for enhancing connection and cohesion within your teams. Perfect for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone passionate about improving workplace culture.
Episodes
- Mastering Pressure and Paradoxes With Elite Performance Psychologist Jonathan Smith
Jonathan Smith, a performance psychologist, discusses how to thrive under pressure in various environments. He shares insights on self-awareness, paradoxical leadership, and building team trust for optimal performance.
- Inside the Mind of Leaders: Sebastien Page Talks Personality, Team Dynamics, and Workplace Happiness
This episode features Sebastien Page, Chief Investment Officer and author, discussing leadership psychology with Dr. Bobbi Wegner. They cover personality traits, team dynamics, happiness, and workplace performance, drawing on Page's book a…
- How “Yes, and Improv” Can Boost Team Innovation and Culture With Amanda Austin
This episode explores how improvisation techniques, particularly the "yes, and" mindset, can foster innovation, trust, and psychological safety within work teams. Amanda Austin, former CEO of Dallas Comedy House, discusses practical applic…
- Ellen M. Cartee Explains the Big Hug Approach to Mergers and Team Integration
This episode explores the emotional and psychological aspects of company mergers with Ellen M. Cartee, Chief Human Resources Officer at Mobile Communications America. It details the "Big Hug" approach to integrating teams, emphasizing comm…
- Transforming Burnout to Growth Through Cutting-Edge Neuroscience and Ai-Driven Insights
This episode of The Psychology of Work features Dr. Bobbi Wegner and Jennie Blumenthal discussing how leadership capacity, rather than technology, limits organizational growth. They cover personal burnout experiences, the downsides of cons…
- Leading Change in Legacy Brands: How Welch’s Blends Tradition, Innovation, and Purpose
Dr. Bobbi Wegner talks with Welch’s leaders Christine Kinahan and Amanda Raymond about balancing tradition and innovation in a 150-year-old company. They discuss strategies for change, leadership centered on empathy and resilience, and the…
- From Military to Boardroom: The Evolving Psychology of Leadership with Scott Harris
This episode features Scott Harris discussing the evolving psychology of leadership, covering organizational assessment and selection methods. Key takeaways include the importance of adaptability, culture fit, self-awareness, and the compl…
- Avoidance, Politeness, and the Real Cost to Team Trust and Accountability with Greg Troxell
This episode with Greg Troxell explores the hidden costs of avoidance disguised as politeness in teams. Dr. Bobbi Wegner and Troxell discuss how leaders can foster trust and accountability by blending radical honesty with empathy, emphasiz…
- Bridging the Gap Between Therapy and Coaching in the Workplace With Stevie Rabinowitz
Executive coach Stevie Rabinowitz discusses leadership, transformation, and blind spots with Dr. Bobbi Wegner. Key takeaways include the importance of self-awareness, trust, curiosity, and the benefits of coaching for team engagement and p…
- Creating Thriving Communities: Real Estate, Philanthropy, and Psychology with Paige Hakimian
Dr. Paige Hakimian shares insights on building a successful real estate business based on strong values and relationships. She emphasizes the importance of philanthropy, listening, and resilience in leadership and community impact.
- How AI Is Reshaping Team Culture and Leadership at Work
This episode discusses how AI can reshape team culture and leadership by focusing on human connection and motivation. Guests Bobbi Wegner and Thiag Loganathan share strategies for building high-performing teams and leveraging AI for collab…
- Marc Maloy on Building High-Performing Teams Through Culture and Leadership
Marc Maloy explains how to build high-performing teams by focusing on culture, cohesion, and clarity over competition. He emphasizes understanding individual motivations and hiring for will and skill to drive engagement and better results.
- An Exercise in Uncertainty: Jonathan Gluck’s Journey Through Illness, Hope, and Work
Jonathan Gluck discusses his journey with incurable cancer, sharing lessons on navigating uncertainty, the healing power of storytelling, the importance of connection, and finding purpose through adversity.
- Leading With Empathy: Building Trust and Collaboration at Work
Ginger Day Emens shares insights on how empathy, trust, and a human-centered approach can enhance leadership in the fast-paced tech world. Key takeaways include the effectiveness of softness in leadership, the influence of personal experie…
- Turning Educational Frameworks Into Team Success Tools with Sri Narayanan
This episode features Sri Narayanan explaining how education-inspired insights can be used to build cohesive and high-performing teams. Key takeaways include empowering decision-making, the importance of team rituals, cross-departmental co…
- Culture by Accident or Design? Creating Strong Teams in Mission-Driven Organizations
This episode explores team dynamics in mission-driven organizations, highlighting the importance of focus, intentional culture building, and managing the complexities of belonging. Experts Liana Paris and Andrea Gunn share insights on effe…
- World Domination and Giving Back: How Quintessa Inspires Sales Teams to Perform
Lauren Von Mingee shares insights on transforming team culture, reducing turnover, and inspiring purpose at Quintessa Marketing. Key takeaways include aligning personal purpose with company mission, using incentives, enforcing values, agil…
- Building High-Performing Teams Through Self-Managed Systems with Amanda Pike
Amanda Pike, COO at thinkPARALLAX, discusses applying environmental engineering principles to create thriving workplaces using self-managed systems. She emphasizes balancing structure with autonomy to foster creativity, motivation, and dis…
- Strategies for Team Alignment and Clarity in Fast-Moving Companies with Cher Murphy
Cher Murphy discusses how to create alignment, clarity, and high performance in fast-moving companies by operationalizing values, aligning leadership styles, reducing chaos with clear frameworks, promoting psychological safety, and fosteri…
- Scaling Companies Through People: Insights from Matt Massucci on Recruiting and Team Cohesion
This episode features Matt Massucci discussing strategies for building high-performing, connected teams. Key takeaways include the evolution of talent strategy, the importance of alignment and data in recruiting, and the complementary role…
- How Design Thinking Shapes High-Performing Teams at Work with Hannah Rosenfeld
Hannah Rosenfeld explains that workplace culture emerges from daily behaviors, not top-down control. She details six levers—strategy, structure, infrastructure, process, incentives, and talent—that can shape culture, emphasizing that align…
- Building Human-Centered Cultures in Fast-Growth Startups with Amy Campbell
Dr. Amy Campbell shares insights on creating human-centered cultures in fast-growth startups, emphasizing how psychology drives team performance, resilience, and success.
- The Ripple Effect of Empowerment: Annie Ripp’s Journey in Wellness and Leadership
This episode features Dr. Bobbi Wegner and entrepreneur Annie Ripp discussing intuition, wellness, and female empowerment. They share personal stories and insights on how personal wellness, empathetic leadership, and positive team environm…
- Scaling Culture Without Losing Soul: Courtney King on High Engagement and Fun at BeatBox
In this episode of The Psychology of Work, Dr. Bobbi Wegner interviews Courtney King, SVP of People and Culture at BeatBox Beverages. They discuss strategies for scaling company culture during hypergrowth by prioritizing employee experienc…
- Leading with Humanity: Repair, Rupture, and Resilience in Organizations with Amy Bouque
Amy Bouque shares insights on building high-performing teams through vulnerability, trust, and authentic connection. She emphasizes rewriting HR policies with positive intent, making "thriving people" actionable, and leading with compassio…
- AI, People, and Peak Performance: Legal Leadership with Eowynne Noble
Eowynne Noble and Dr. Bobbi Wegner explore how AI is changing the legal field, focusing on collaboration, adaptability, and the human element. They discuss AI's dual role in law, the challenges of tech adoption for risk-averse lawyers, and…
- Leading With Humanity: Suicide Prevention, Connection, and Growth in High-Stress Environments with Eli Embleton
Eli Embleton, leadership coach, shares insights on building trust and connection in high-stress environments, emphasizing vulnerability and psychological safety. He discusses overcoming instinctual reactions with empathy and collaboration,…
- Bridging Technology and Humanity: HR’s New Frontier in Work Psychology with Kyle Forrest
This episode discusses the intersection of technology and human potential in the future of work, featuring insights from Deloitte's Kyle Forrest and Dr. Bobbi Wegner. Key takeaways include prioritizing the human experience, empathetic AI i…
- The Price of Nice in the Workplace with Amira Barger
Amira Barger discusses how excessive niceness in the workplace can hinder honest conversations and innovation. She advocates for embracing strategic nerve and direct communication to build authentic relationships and drive team performance.
- Bridging Generations and Cultures at Work: LaToya Lyn on Motivation and Inclusion
Dr. Bobbi Wegner speaks with LaToya Lyn about current workplace dynamics, including generational and cultural differences. They explore evolving motivational strategies, the importance of industrial-organizational psychology, and how leade…
- The Human Side of AI: Creating Belonging, Control, and Growth at Work with Tushar Pandit
This episode explores the human impact of AI and workplace transformation. Dr. Bobbi Wegner speaks with Tushar Pandit about strategies for leaders to manage change, address resistance, and foster a positive environment, emphasizing empathy…
- From Chaos to Cohesion: Supporting Teams Beyond Work with Jon Cooper
This episode explores how companies supporting employees through life's non-work challenges can foster connected, high-performing teams. Key takeaways include the impact of personalized support, maintaining culture during growth, and focus…
- Shaping Team Culture: Coaching, Feedback, and Trust with Joel Greengrass
Joel Greengrass discusses the critical role of feedback, coaching, and trust in building high-performing teams and shaping company culture. Key takeaways emphasize normalizing feedback, the time needed for behavior change, the impact of a…
- Creating High-Trust Teams: Bridging Psychology and Military Leadership with Colonel Jason Watkins
Colonel Jason Watkins shares insights on building high-trust teams, emphasizing human connection and healthy friction as key elements for cohesion and performance. Strategies discussed are applicable beyond military settings.
- Humility, Trust, and Agility: The Guide to Workplace Cohesion with Lauren Carey
Lauren Carey shares insights on workplace cohesion, emphasizing humility, transparency, and agile reflection to foster psychological safety and employee growth. She highlights the importance of intentionally building culture and adapting p…
- Exploring Workplace Culture Shifts with DEI Expert Donna Daniels
DEI expert Donna Daniels discusses how to foster belonging and innovation in changing workplaces with host Dr. Bobbi Wegner. The episode covers change resistance, the impact of bias, effective leadership, navigating external challenges, an…
- Turning Employee Experience into Business Success with Scott Leuchter
Dr. Bobbi Wegner interviews Dr. Scott Leuchter, Global Chief People Officer at Ideal Clamp Products, discussing how understanding employee experience through psychology drives business success. They cover Leuchter's employee experience imp…
- Understanding Performance Culture with Marco Mingolla
Marco Mingolla explains that performance management should focus on future enablement through feedback, not just pay. He emphasizes clear performance definitions, the biases in ratings, and the importance of human-centered, feedback-driven…
- Creating Psychological Safety in Global Startups with Alexandra Erman
Dr. Bobbi Wegner and Alexandra Erman discuss strategies for building cohesion in global, distributed teams, focusing on trust, feedback, and dual management. Key takeaways include aligning teams with a mission, establishing clear norms for…
- The Role of Communication in Team Cohesion & Performance with Jacqueline Fearer
This episode features communication expert Jacqueline Fearer, discussing how strategic communication and asking the right questions can improve team cohesion, innovation, and inclusion. Key takeaways include career transitions, the power o…
- Unpacking Cross-Cultural Collaboration with Rhia Newton
Rhia Newton discusses managing bias, stages of group development, cultural dynamics like trust, and the importance of clear communication for effective cross-cultural collaboration. She also shares practical tools like Erin Meyer's "Cultur…
- Navigating Workforce Growth and Employee Engagement with Lee Walker
Lee Walker discusses managing workforce growth, generational differences, and employee engagement, emphasizing feedback, flexibility, and strategic HR for intrinsic motivation. He highlights the importance of employee care and retention in…
- Strategies for Effective Leadership and Team Cohesion with Jeff Brittain
Jeff Brittain discusses transforming team dynamics through listening, understanding priorities, and collaborative problem-solving. He emphasizes a holistic leadership approach that respects individual contributions and context to foster or…
- The Psychology of Habits with Julia Milner
Julia Milner joins Dr. Bobbi Wegner to discuss creating lasting habits by treating them like relationships, normalizing quitting, and embracing self-indulgence. The episode emphasizes small, consistent efforts for mindset transformation an…
- Leading Remote Teams and Scaling with Kat McDavitt
This episode features Dr. Bobbi Wegner and Kat McDavitt discussing how to scale a people-centric business. They cover balancing growth and culture, the use of AI in business, maintaining flexibility and communication, and strategies for su…
- Enhancing Workplace Culture with Craig Forman
Craig Forman joins Dr. Bobbi Wegner to explore how military principles and psychological insights can enhance workplace culture, focusing on clear goals, effective meetings, and balancing technology with human interaction for post-COVID ad…
- Pain, Purpose, and Psychological Safety with Dr. Dossier Harps
This episode features Dr. Bobbi Wegner and Dr. Dossier Harps discussing leadership philosophies shaped by personal experiences. They explore the science behind psychological safety, the dynamics of diverse teams, and how intentional spaces…
- Navigating Workplace Wellbeing with Jen Fisher
Jen Fisher, former Chief Wellbeing Officer at Deloitte, shares insights on enhancing workplace well-being through psychological safety, connection, and transparency. She discusses strategies like innovative vacation management and the impo…
- The Psychology of Work Trailer
This is the trailer for "The Psychology of Work: Why People Do What They Do," hosted by Dr. Bobbi Wegner. The podcast will explore the psychological dynamics of team and individual performance with industry experts.