How do you transform positivity from wishful thinking into a disciplined practice that carries you through losing two homes to hurricanes, two job layoffs, and still choose to move forward with resilience and joy?

Discover the actionable frameworks that turn positivity into momentum on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Sara Schaefer, founder of Practice Your Positive and creator of Team Positive, reveals how authenticity cuts through defensive bubbles and energy management becomes the real currency of effective leadership. Listen as Dr. Joey and Sara explore:

☀️ Why practicing positivity before you need it creates resilience during storms ☀️ How gamifying human connection breaks isolation and builds community ☀️ Simple ways authenticity creates psychological safety that transforms teams ☀️ Why admitting weakness as a leader actually brings strength and trust ☀️ How checking in on team energy reveals what people need to move forward

Sara transforms how leaders approach culture by proving that when you train positivity like athletes train performance through daily disciplines and small wins, you create capacity to handle whatever comes your way while choosing growth over darkness.

🔑 Key Insight: "Positivity is more about the capacity to handle what comes your way and still choose to move forward. It's not rose-colored glasses—it's resilience. I didn't make that choice one time; it's a choice I make again and again and again every morning."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Start your next meeting by asking each team member: "On a scale of 1-10, where's your energy today?" Then ask: "What would move you up one point?" Listen to what they need, and when possible, give it to them. This creates space for people to be realistic about where they are.

Connect with Sara Schaefer:

• Visit: PracticeYourPositive.com for speaking and workshops
• Watch: Practice Your Positive Daily on YouTube (two 10-minute episodes weekly)
• Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarasassschaeffer/
• Learn about Team Positive: gamified frameworks for building resilience

#PracticeYourPositive #TeamPositive #ResilienceTraining #WorkPositive #AuthenticLeadership #EnergyManagement

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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What if the flat, transactional vibe in your Monday morning meetings could transform into conversations where team members connect their daily work to long-term career aspirations and personal growth?

Discover the six interconnected practices that create cultures where people become their best selves on this special LinkedIn Live episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Drawing from decades of leadership experience and insights from Work Positive Podcast guests including Steve Browne, Michael Gilpin, Sabine Gedeon, Heather Andrade Neuman, and Robert Garcia, Dr. Joey reveals the T.H.R.I.V.E. framework from his new book "Becoming @ Work: How to T.H.R.I.V.E. in Today's Culture." Listen as Dr. Joey explores:

☀️ Why trust-first cultures choose to believe people want to do their best work ☀️ How human development focus turns every mistake into a learning opportunity ☀️ Simple ways relationships that matter create 12% productivity increases and 27% turnover reduction ☀️ Why individual growth plans result in 15% higher engagement and 25% lower turnover ☀️ How values-driven leadership through authenticity transforms professional personas into human connection ☀️ Why everyday excellence through coaching for culture creates sustainable transformation

Dr. Joey transforms how leaders think about their role by proving that when you develop humans instead of managing people, you create cultures where becoming happens naturally and profits grow exponentially.

🔑 Key Insight: "People want more than jobs. They want growth opportunities accompanied by paychecks. The question isn't whether you can afford to invest in human development—the question is whether you can afford not to."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Pick one area where you can extend more trust to your team this week. Maybe it's more autonomy in work arrangements, delegating decision-making authority with responsibility, or simply assuming positive intent in communications. A trust-first culture builds over months and years but starts with a single decision.

Free Resources Mentioned:

• FREE Work Positive Culture Assessment at workpositive.today
• FREE digital copy of "Becoming @ Work" (message Dr. Joey on LinkedIn)
• Work Positive Culture Mastermind Community Stage 1 - Lifetime Founder's Rate $37/month at workpositive.today/stage1

#BecomingAtWork #THRIVEFramework #CoachingCulture #WorkPositive #HumanDevelopment #TrustFirstLeadership

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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How do you create accountability without triggering automatic ego defense responses, and what makes integrity the foundation for resilience against life's pressure tests?

Discover the 10-point model that transforms culture through structural integrity on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Jeffrey Klubeck, world-class coach, author of "The Integrity Game," and founder of Get A Clue Incorporated, reveals how retrofitting individuals and teams with integrity creates the sturdiness needed to withstand any challenge. Listen as Dr. Joey and Jeff explore:

☀️ Why accountability feels like attack when we're not ready to be 100% responsible ☀️ How the three-step ownership-consequence-recommitment dialogue transforms coaching ☀️ Simple ways to make integrity actionable through 10 interconnected points ☀️ Why being careful with word choices creates vibrational energy that matters ☀️ How gratitude combined with purpose creates unwavering structural integrity

Jeff transforms how leaders approach difficult conversations by proving that when you use integrity as the Trojan horse for accountability, people willingly participate in their own growth and development.

🔑 Key Insight: "Accountability will always feel like an attack when we're not ready to be 100% responsible for our own behavior. The Integrity Game is a Trojan horse for accountability because everyone wants to associate themselves with integrity."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Every day ask yourself what you're grateful for and stay with it until you have an answer. Then identify someone who you want to make proud and keep them on your shoulder all day, knowing they're watching you be your best self.

Connect with Jeffrey Klubeck:

• Get "The Integrity Game" book on Amazon
• Get "Klooby Snacks: Bite-Sized and Delicious Motivation" motivational cards on Amazon
• Visit: TheIntegrityGame.com for resources and workshops
• Connect on LinkedIn: Jeffrey Klubeck
• Learn about Get A Clue Incorporated coaching frameworks

#IntegrityGame #Accountability #StructuralIntegrity #WorkPositive #CoachingFrameworks #SelfResponsibility

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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How do you break free from the myopic focus on technical skills alone when a bad hire costs $240,000 and cultural misalignment drives 30% higher turnover?

Discover the science behind talent attraction that grows both people and profits on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Leandro "Leon" Cartelli, who led talent acquisition for Accenture and now helps businesses build teams across Latin America, reveals how combining process design with people impact creates sustainable competitive advantage. Listen as Dr. Joey and Leon explore:

☀️ Why right cultural fit improves collaboration by over 50% and slashes turnover ☀️ How transparency and clarity attract top talent better than selling sizzle ☀️ Simple ways to navigate cultural differences through ongoing conversations ☀️ Why onboarding done right accelerates productivity by 60% and boosts retention ☀️ How flexible work environments require intentional connection strategies

Leon transforms how leaders think about talent by proving that when you understand culture first and measure what matters, you can build teams that perform exceptionally while staying longer.

🔑 Key Insight: "If you have the right cultural fit, you reduce turnover by 20 or 30%. Every time someone leaves the company it costs a lot of money. Before it was just technical skills - now we know cultural fit drives collaboration, engagement, and retention."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Start with conversations, not programs. Ask your team: "How are you feeling? What is the best way I can help? What helps you be more successful and happier here?" Then act on what you hear.

Connect with Leandro Cartelli:

• Visit: LanaTalent.com for Latin American talent acquisition support
• Connect on LinkedIn: Leandro Cartelli
• Discover cost-effective global hiring strategies
• Learn about cultural fit assessment processes

#TalentAcquisition #CulturalFit #GlobalHiring #WorkPositive #LatinAmericaTalent #FlexibleWork

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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How do you navigate high-stakes conversations across cultures when simply opening your mouth risks offense, and what makes the first day at work the most disappointing day for top talent?

Discover the power of intercultural intelligence and authentic communication on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Matthew Hill, leadership trainer, intercultural facilitator, and stand-up comedian from London, reveals how to blend wit, warmth, and wisdom to create psychologically safe cultures where people can discuss difficult topics without tribal fear. Listen as Dr. Joey and Matthew explore:

☀️ Why listening for values unlocks intercultural understanding and connection ☀️ How to recruit the whole person instead of just 10% of their abilities ☀️ Simple ways to revive the extinct form of communication called discussion ☀️ Why the Socratic method breaks through polarization and echo chambers ☀️ How British humour teaches us that listening people down works better than talking

Matthew transforms how leaders approach global teams by proving that when you listen for what drives someone rather than competing or stealing ideas, you create the warmth and safety needed for extraordinary performance.

🔑 Key Insight: "When we have a heterogeneous, a mixed audience, you might as well just be yourself and be as authentic as you can. It's not about you, it's about the audience. Listen to the people you work with and take them seriously."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Practice listening for values today. Instead of competing, ignoring, or listening to steal, actively listen to understand what's driving another person. Ask "What would convince you?" to open genuine discussion.

Connect with Matthew Hill:

• Get "Learn How to Lead: Believe, Behave and Become" book on Amazon
• Visit: Presentation-skills.uk for blogs and resources
• Connect on LinkedIn: Matthew Hill - Corporate Presentation Trainer
• Discover Socratic method techniques for difficult conversations

#InterculturalLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #CivilDiscourse #WorkPositive #GlobalTeams #AuthenticCommunication

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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What happens when only 23% of the world's employees are truly engaged at work, and how can you transform your culture to join the companies that outperform the market by 115%? Discover the proven ENGAGE framework on this special LinkedIn Live episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Drawing from insights shared by top culture leaders including Dr. Elise Cortez, Diane Adams, Kate McKinnon, and others, Dr. Joey reveals six actionable strategies that move beyond data collection to real culture transformation. Listen as Dr. Joey explores:

☀️ Why the human work revolution combines meaning and identity into one powerful force ☀️ How "not about me" leadership through service creates exponential engagement ☀️ Simple ways to guard the glass and create psychological safety that drives innovation ☀️ Why embracing the whole person eliminates artificial work-life boundaries ☀️ How listening loops that actually work can identify and remove toxic managers

Dr. Joey transforms how leaders think about engagement by proving that insights without action fail to move the needle, but companies with Best Places to Work awards outperform others by over 115% in profitability.

🔑 Key Insight: "Three out of four people are showing up to work feeling disengaged. But companies that win Best Places to Work awards outperform all other companies by 115.6% in financial performance."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Ask one person on your team: "What's one thing I can do to help you know I value and trust you as a person instead of just an employee?" Then act on their response within 48 hours.

Connect with Dr. Joey Faucette:

• Get free "Redefine Work: Engage People and Grow Profits" book (message me on LinkedIn)
• Take the FREE Work Positive Culture Assessment at workpositive.today
• Join the Work Positive Culture Mastermind Community Stage 1
• Subscribe to the Work Positive Podcast on all platforms

#EmployeeEngagement #WorkPositive #ENGAGEFramework #PsychologicalSafety #CultureTransformation #ProfitGrowth

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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What happens when you realize that the only person who woke up wanting change this morning was an infant, yet your organization desperately needs transformation to survive in today's volatile world? Discover how to navigate change and heal toxic team dynamics on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Steve Salee, founder of Wildfire Strategies and certified executive coach, reveals how organizational change experts help high-stakes leaders create healthy work cultures that spread like wildfire.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Steve explore:

☀️ Why sleep deprivation sabotages change efforts more than any other factor ☀️ How personality assessments create connection across generational divides ☀️ Simple ways to stabilize revolving door leadership through team healing ☀️ Why toxic behavior is actually information crying out for help ☀️ How to create psychological safety that allows diverse thinking to flourish

Steve transforms struggling teams by proving that when you give people space to acknowledge what isn't working and create new agreements together, cultures can shift from toxic to thriving.

🔑 Key Insight: "More diversity of thought yields better outcomes for organizations. Having a broader range of people at the table gives you better inputs and better outputs. But leaders have to be willing to come to that table."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Connect with other people. Keep connecting, stay connected, keep talking, and keep finding common ground. Create space for these connections even in a VUCA world where everyone feels isolated.

Connect with Steve Salee:

• Visit: WildfireStrategies.com for team healing resources
• Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wildfire-strategies/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-salee-a58560
• Follow on Instagram for additional content https://www.instagram.com/wildfirestrategies/
• Read Forbes Coaches Council articles on team toxicity and healing

#WildfireStrategies #TeamHealing #OrganizationalChange #VUCA #ToxicWorkplace #WorkPositive

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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How do you transform routine corporate training into experiences that spark genuine connection, encourage laughter, and leave participants feeling more confident about both wine and each other?

Discover the power of edutainment in building positive work cultures on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Nancy Koziol, wine educator and founder of Couch + Cork, reveals how she transforms virtual wine tastings into unforgettable team-building experiences that create authentic human connections across distributed teams. Listen as Dr. Joey and Nancy explore:

☀️ Why curiosity and learning together creates overlooked joy in our work lives ☀️ How virtual experiences can deepen relationships better than office happy hours ☀️ Simple ways to see colleagues as humans instead of just departmental titles ☀️ Why confidence building through shared learning translates to better teamwork ☀️ How to communicate work-life balance values through people-first actions

Nancy transforms corporate events by proving that when you combine education with entertainment in a safe, engaging environment, people naturally connect on deeper levels and bring that positive energy back to their daily work.

🔑 Key Insight: "I think there's nothing worse than not knowing anything about your colleagues. When the stories get told or the recipes get shared, it gets people to be able to see each other as just other humans that are coexisting, not just Todd from accounting."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Ask people how their weekends were instead of immediately jumping into work when they arrive Monday morning. Live your work-life balance values through people-first interactions.

Connect with Nancy Koziol:

• Visit: CouchandCork.com for virtual wine experiences https://www.couchandcork.com/
• Get "The Joy of Brewing Cider, Mead and Herbal Wine" book on Amazon
• Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancykz/
• Sign up for quarterly newsletter with recipes and wine pairings

#Edutainment #VirtualTeamBuilding #WorkLifeBalance #CorporateCulture #WineEducation #WorkPositive

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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