regular humans at work
As we wrap our series in partnership with the University of Minnesota about facing and addressing racism in the workplace, our guests Denise, Linford and Gabriel share ideas for how to continue to normalize the behaviors that will drive more equity and less bias. Professional Humans · Episode 52: Normalizing Equity & Facing our Biases
As we continue our exploration into how race and bias impact our work experience, we talk with Bruce and Ryan about their experience with typecasting themselves into the same roles repeatedly and how that might inhibit professional growth.
Aileen and Elli talk with Lynn Farmer and Terry Harris about the experiences they’ve had with mentors and allies. Lynn and Terry share great insights that will help anyone in a leadership role or early in their career. Professional Humans · Episode 50: Mentoring and Allyship for Black Professionals
Live Episode in partnership with the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management The events that have unfolded in our country since Memorial Day, when George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis, have been staggering. People all over the world have been sad, lost, outraged, and grasping for what can be done to help. Help has Read More …
Elli chats with Aaron Keller, founder of Capsule Design in Minneapolis, about the importance and tactics of networking – especially if you can’t meet in person. Professional Humans · Episode 47 Networking during a Pandemic w/ Aaron Keller Relevant Links: Aaron on LinkedIn Capsule Design Think & Link
Elli has a conversation with Jeff Gothelf, author of Lean UX and Sense & Respond. Jeff has a new book coming out called Forever Employable, and it’s a timely subject as our unemployment rate continues to climb during the COVID crisis. Relevant Links: Forever Employable, the book Whitesnake, the band Everything Jeff does
Elli has a chat with Randi Myhre, a talent recruiter in technology, to get some tips about using recruiters and starting a job search in the midst of the Covid Crisis. Professional Humans · Episode 45 – Resumes and Recruiters Randi’s latest article on LinkedIn
Aileen and Elli have a conversation with a human performance coach, resiliency expert, award winning author on the essential tools in the self advocacy tool kit. Jenny Evans, founder and CEO of Powerhouse Performance shares her insights on the role of alter egos (wait for it, she has one and you’re gonna want one too) Read More …
Elli and Aileen talk with Tricia Adams, a former executive and head of merchandising at a Fortune 50 company about her experiences as a younger person in her career and her perspective now as a mentor and coach. Trish shares a unique view both as an ahead-of-her-time female leader and as a happily retired woman Read More …
Aileen and Elli have a conversation with a small business owner about creating an engaging culture with loyal employees. Kate Kunkel-Bailey shares some of her more corporate what-not-to-do stories that helped shape her view of the company culture she wanted to create with her team. Related Links: The Employee Engagement Myth The 318 Cafe