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A podcast series where we bring you bite sized thoughts in the hopes they’ll be useful to you on this road we’re all on to do our best and be our best in the realm of financial matters here at UVA.
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Monday Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Wave 1 – Self-trust and the 4 Cores of Credibility
In this pod, Patty and Brandi delve into Stephen M.R. Covey's Speed of Trust, tackling the topic of Self-Trust. Self-Trust is the First Wave of Trust, and deals with the confidence we have in ourselves, in our own ability to set and achieve goals, keep commitments, and "walk our talk." Listen in to learn more about self-trust and the four cores: integrity and intent (part of character), and capabilities and results (part of competence).
Questions to ask yourself:
About Integrity:
Do I genuinely try to be honest in all of my interactions
Do I typically "walk my talk?"
Am I clear on my values and am I comfortable standing up for them?
Am I open to the possibility of learning new truths that may cause me to rethink or redefine my values?
Am I able to consistently make and keep commitments to myself?
About Intent:
How often do I discount or "tax" what someone says because I'm suspicious about their intent?
What kind of tax is my organization paying because employees don't trust management's intent?
What kind of tax are we paying as a team because we are suspicious of one another's motives?
What kind of tax am I paying because people question my intent?
What can I do to improve and better communicate my intent?
About Capabilities
What capabilities do I have that make me credible and that inspire the trust and confidence of others?
What experience have I had/not had in developing capabilities that affects the confidence I have in myself?
What impact are factors such as technology and globalization having on the relevance of my current capabilities?
What is my attitude and approach toward improving my current capabilities and gaining new ones?
About Results
What kind of results am I currently producing? Do these results increase or diminish my personal credibility?
If I were considering hiring someone, to what extent would that person's track record or current performance influence my decision?
How good is my own track record? How likely would someone be to hire me based on it?
How good am i at identifying desired results and executing effectively to accomplish those results? Does my performance inspire confidence and trust?
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
"Trust" sounds like a soft concept, but it's the one thing that can have the biggest impact on our personal and professional lives. In this pod, Patty and Brandi kick off a series focusing on Stephen M.R. Covey's bestselling book The Speed of Trust. Listen in to learn the measurable results you can expect to see in your relationships and business when you start focusing on trust.
Resources Mentioned:
The Speed of Trust (book): https://www.amazon.com/SPEED-Trust-Thing-Changes-Everything-ebook/dp/B000MGATWG
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Lisa Harris, Senior Learning and Development Consultant with UVA's Talent Development unit, joins Patty and Brandi to talk about how members of our multigenerational workforce can learn from one another and find common ground and strength in their differences. Soon we'll have five generations in our workplace -- now is the time to embrace age diversity!
Resources Mentioned:
A breakdown of generations in the workplace:
https://www.lindseypollak.com/different-generations-workplace-definitive-guide/
http://www.wmfc.org/uploads/GenerationalDifferencesChart.pdf
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/03/16/how-millennials-compare-with-their-grandparents/#!17
Talent Development at UVA, "Bridging the Generation Gap" classes: https://leadershipexcellence.virginia.edu/classes/academic
Lynda.com (search for generation gap or multigenerational workforce -- here's one to start with: https://www.lynda.com/Career-Development-tutorials/Communicate-bridge-generation-gap/510309/579749-4.html )
More info on multigenerational workforce issues: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/exreq/pages/details.aspx?erid=892
Generation Z: The Largest Percentage of Population
https://workdesign.com/2017/10/generation-z-the-largest-percentage-of-population/
8 Key Differences between Gen Z and Millennials
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/george-beall/8-key-differences-between_b_12814200.html
The Secret to Effectively Managing Different Generations (it’s not what you think)
https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/manage-different-generations-work
The Millennial Generation: A Demographic Bridge to America’s Diverse Future
What Defines Your Generation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RqZQ_XOMbI
Four Generations in the Workplace. What’s that Like?
Sunday Dec 09, 2018
Sunday Dec 09, 2018
Change is necessary if we want to grow and improve, but what do you do when those changes are coming too fast and too many at once? On this episode of Finance Matters, Patty and Brandi talk with Mary Brackett, Senior Associate with Organizational Excellence at the University of Virginia about the topic of change fatigue. Listen in for tips on how to deal with the burnout that can come from lots of change and some insight on how organizations can make change easier for everyone involved.
Resources Mentioned:
Prosci (lots of great change management content): https://www.prosci.com/
Organizational Excellence: https://organizationalexcellence.virginia.edu/
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
As 2018 winds down and 2019 looms, you might be beginning to think about your resolutions, and/or how you'll change the way you organize your life for better productivity and less stress. On today's episode, we have some tips you should consider for getting more organized or at least finding some organizational strategies to try.
This is part one of at least a two-part series. For part two, we invite listeners to submit their own organizational strategies, methods that have worked for you, and books/frameworks that you have tried.
Send your feedback to bv8h@virginia.edu or pam5w@virginia.edu.
You can also tweet us at @UVA_Finance
Resources Mentioned:
https://bulletjournal.com/pages/book
https://officedynamics.com/9-ways-to-improve-your-organization-skills/
https://gettingthingsdone.com/getting-things-done-the-art-of-stress-free-productivity/
https://zenhabits.net/27-great-tips-to-keep-your-life-organized/
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
We blame the sugar high for this one. Listen in for a short and lighthearted episode focusing on the professional and life lessons we can learn from Halloween candy. It's a little silly and a little serious. Boo!
For our Millenial audience members, here are the old school commercials we reference:
Reeses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkCl_MHg0qw
Tootsie Pop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IA5Cv_5-g8
Snickers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orGV2XK0bAo
Dairy Queen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CutPaY2ZTlA
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Lynne Schwar joins Patty and Brandi on this episode to talk about failure. Sounds like a dismal topic, right? Nope! Managed correctly, failure is the secret to success. Listen in to hear more about learning from failure and recovering after failures. #FAILUP!
Resources Mentioned:
Thursday Oct 18, 2018
Thursday Oct 18, 2018
As a general rule, vulnerability doesn't sound good to us. We'd rather be safe and protected and shielded from harm and criticism. Yet many have pointed out that vulnerability is actually one of the most obvious demonstrations of courage, and is definitely a desirable trait for leaders. Join Patty and Brandi as they talk about vulnerability with guest Sarah Doran.
Resources Mentioned:
Four ways to be a vulnerable leader: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10680-unmasking-vulnerabilities-leadership.html
Brene Brown and Vulnerability: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2013/04/21/brene-brown-how-vulnerability-can-make-our-lives-better/#5ae5505d36c7
"The Man in the Arena": http://mentalfloss.com/article/63389/roosevelts-man-arena
The Hubbl story: https://hbr.org/2014/12/what-bosses-gain-by-being-vulnerable
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
On this episode of Finance Matters, we welcome guests Shannon Wampler and Josh Breeden of UVAFinance, both of whom are experienced members of a variety of cross-functional teams. In this discussion, we share some stories of cross-functional collaboration, some lessons learned, and more than a couple of jokes.
Spoiler alert: if you don't want to know what happens at the end of "A Star is Born," don't listen!
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.kainexus.com/employee-engagement/cross-functional-collaboration
Monday Oct 08, 2018
Monday Oct 08, 2018
On this pod, we talk about the very common mistakes managers make, and how to fix them. Patty and Brandi discuss things like focusing on the negative, not giving enough one-on-one time, having an "open door policy," and several other topics that can easily trip up both new and seasoned managers.
Resources mentioned:
https://www.tlnt.com/the-most-common-mistakes-managers-make-and-how-to-fix-them/
https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/8-mistakes-managers-make-according-to-their-employees.html