People Centric Podcast

This week on the People Centric Podcast, we talk about unhelpful motivations and the ways they can quietly shape how we work. Not every motivation leads to healthy outcomes. Sometimes the very thing driving us is also the thing holding us back. In this episode, we explore what unhelpful motivations are, how to identify them, and how they can affect our choices, relationships, and effectiveness at work. Whether you are a frontline employee, a manager, or an executive, this conversation offers practical insight into understanding what is really driving behavior and what to do when that motivation is no longer helping. Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic suggestion? Just want to say Hello? Do it! We love hearing from you and here is how you can get us: Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: podcast@peoplecentric.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peoplecentricUS YouTube: @PeopleCentricUSAdditional Resources:Strategic Planning Webinar - July 29 or 30, 2026 - click to register for FREEhttps://6036047.hs-sites.com/4-reasons-strategic-planning-fails-webinarOur book is available on Amazon: Becoming People Centric, Designing Organizations where People and Performance Rise Together. Get Your Copy Today: https://a.co/d/01ManI7L

This week on The People Centric Podcast, we talk about community. Not where you live, but the basic human need to belong. We explore why community matters to people and why it plays such an important role at work. When people feel connected, supported, and seen, trust grows and work gets better. When community is missing, people feel isolated, disengaged, and less likely to speak up. We talk about what community at work really looks like, why it cannot be forced, and simple ways leaders and teams can create space for connection. From small everyday moments to intentional practices, building community is about how people show up for each other. From the employee perspective, we discuss what it feels like to belong. From the manager perspective, we share ways to foster connection without making it awkward. And from the executive perspective, we talk about why community is a key part of a healthy culture. Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic suggestion? Just want to say Hello? Do it! We love hearing from you and here is how you can get us: Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: podcast@peoplecentric.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peoplecentricUS YouTube: @PeopleCentricUS

This week on The People Centric Podcast, we talk about judging performance and why most of us are not very good at it. Not because we are careless, but because we often forget what we should actually be judging.We explore how performance conversations get off track when we do not look at job expectations, agreed upon goals, or real metrics. Instead, we rely on assumptions, opinions, or what we personally think someone should be doing. That leads to frustration, unfair judgments, and broken trust.We discuss this not just from a manager perspective, but also how coworkers judge each other’s work and how employees judge their managers. Performance judgments happen at every level, whether we admit it or not.From the employee perspective, we talk about clarity and advocating for fair expectations. From the manager perspective, we focus on evaluating work based on agreed standards instead of gut feelings. And from the executive perspective, we discuss how unclear roles and measures create misalignment across teams.Better performance conversations start with shared understanding, not assumptions.Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic suggestion? Just want to say Hello? Do it! We love hearing from you and here is how you can get us:Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: podcast@peoplecentric.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peoplecentricUS YouTube: @PeopleCentricUS

This week on The People Centric Podcast, we talk about a powerful real world example of problem solving done well. A medical team brought in a Formula One pit crew to review their process, improve efficiency, and reduce errors. And it worked. We break down why this story matters beyond healthcare. Great problem solving is not just about having the right answer. It starts with recognizing there is a problem and actually wanting to solve it. From there, it takes collaboration, curiosity, and sometimes inviting in outside perspectives that see things differently than you do. From the employee perspective, we talk about speaking up when something is not working. From the manager perspective, we discuss creating space for collaboration and new ideas. And from the executive perspective, we explore why fresh insights and outside help can be a strength, not a weakness. Better problem solving is possible when people are willing to look honestly at their work and stay open to learning from others. Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic suggestion? Just want to say Hello? Do it! We love hearing from you and here is how you can get us: Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: podcast@peoplecentric.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peoplecentricUS YouTube: @PeopleCentricUS

This week on The People Centric Podcast, we talk about taking stock before setting goals for 2026. Before you rush into new plans, it can help to pause and look at what is working, what is not, and what you are carrying that you do not need anymore. We lean into a simple idea: sometimes the best next step is not adding more. It is subtracting. Letting go of the goals, habits, meetings, projects, or expectations that are draining energy or no longer fit.From the employee perspective, we talk about how to reflect without beating yourself up and how to make space for what matters. From the manager perspective, we discuss how to help your team reset priorities and reduce overload. And from the executive perspective, we explore what it looks like to focus the organization by choosing what not to do.If you want 2026 to feel clearer and more doable, this episode is a great place to start.Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic suggestion? Just want to say Hello? Do it! We love hearing from you and here is how you can get us: Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: podcast@peoplecentric.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peoplecentricUS YouTube: @PeopleCentricUS