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  • #099 – Additive vs. Reductive Leadership | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 19

    #099 – Additive vs. Reductive Leadership | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 19
    2026/09/08
    Most people think leadership starts with a title. In episode 19 of the 52 Life Lesson series, host Tim shares the leadership framework he wishes he'd learned earlier the difference between additive leadership (which builds capacity, trust, and clarity) and reductive leadership (which produces short-term results while quietly grinding people down). In this episode: The policy failure early in Tim's business that taught him leadership's hardest lesson Why reductive leadership often gets mistaken for strength The Paul O'Neill / Alcoa story: how a zero-injury goal transformed an entire operating system Amy Edmondson's research on psychological safety and why it isn't the same as freedom from accountability Why you can't lead others well without first leading yourself Three questions to ask yourself this week — and one concrete action to try Think well. Live well. Be well. #WorkingWellPodcast #LifeLessons #Leadership #PsychologicalSafety #ExecutiveCoaching #WorkplaceCulture #PeopleFirst #HighPerformance #LeadershipDevelopment
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    17 分
  • #098 – AI, Human Thinking, and the Future of Work (with Alex Gris)

    #098 – AI, Human Thinking, and the Future of Work (with Alex Gris)
    2026/08/25
    Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this post belong solely to Alex Gri. They do not represent, reflect, or relate to the official policy, position, or opinions of Google or any of its affiliates. Artificial intelligence is advancing at an incredible pace. But does smarter technology automatically mean smarter work? In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with Alex Gris, a senior engineering leader at Google and former CTO with more than 20 years of experience in technology and leadership. They explore one of the biggest tensions in modern work: AI is becoming more powerful every week, yet organizations still struggle with focus, deep thinking, and meaningful learning. From real engineering workflows to leadership decisions, Alex shares what actually happens when AI tools enter real teams and real organizations. In this conversation you’ll learn: • Why AI capability doesn’t automatically improve thinking • How leaders can protect focus and learning in AI-driven environments • The role of human judgment in an automated world • What it takes to build a future of work that remains thoughtful and human If you care about leadership, technology, and the future of work, this conversation offers a grounded perspective on how to navigate the AI era.
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    57 分
  • #097 – Invest Your Time Wisely | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 18

    #097 – Invest Your Time Wisely | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 18
    2026/08/18
    Where is your mind right now? In episode 18 of the 52 Life Lesson series, host Tim shares a deeply personal reflection on the years he spent physically present but mentally absent and what the research reveals about attention, presence, and performance. In this episode: Why attention, not time, is the real currency we're spending every day The research on mind-wandering and why a visible phone changes a conversation even if it never rings How leaders unintentionally model unhealthy relationships with work and what to do instead Why rest isn't separate from performance, backed by workplace micro-break research The Bill Gates "think week" story and why strategic space matters Why time feels faster as we age, and how novelty changes that A simple three-part framework: invest in presence, invest in recovery, invest in experiences Think well. Live well. Be well. #WorkingWellPodcast #LifeLessons #Leadership #Mindfulness #WorkLifeBalance #Burnout #Presence #ExecutiveWellbeing #PersonalGrowth #TimeManagement
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    18 分
  • #096 – It Starts With Joy: Why Human-Centered Leadership Is the Future of Work (with Sheryl Raphael Whitaker)

    #096 – It Starts With Joy: Why Human-Centered Leadership Is the Future of Work (with Sheryl Raphael Whitaker)
    2026/08/04
    In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with leadership strategist, author, and workplace culture advocate Sheryl Raphael Whitaker to explore why joy may be one of the most overlooked drivers of engagement, innovation, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance. Sheryl shares her personal leadership journey, the experience that inspired her work on Joy Leadership, and why organizations that prioritize human flourishing outperform those driven by fear and burnout. Joy-based leadership Fear-driven workplace cultures Employee engagement and burnout Leadership transformation The future of work Human-Centered Leadership AI and leadership Organizational culture Psychological safety Sustainable human performance Key Question: What would change in your organization if leaders focused as much on human flourishing as they do on business results? 👉 Learn more about leadership, culture, and sustainable human performance at TimBorys.com #Leadership #FutureOfWork #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #JoyLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership #AILeadership #SustainablePerformance #WorkingWellPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment
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  • #095 – Upgrade Your Self-Talk | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 17

    #095 – Upgrade Your Self-Talk | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 17
    2026/07/09
    In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores how the conversation inside your mind shapes your performance, relationships, and leadership. Tim shares his personal journey with self-criticism and explains how old mental patterns can quietly influence the way we think, act, and perform. Topics covered: The hidden impact of self-talk Why high performers struggle with inner criticism Saboteurs vs. sage thinking Emotional regulation and leadership Practical ways to rewrite internal patterns Your thoughts influence your actions but they do not have to control them. #WorkingWellPodcast #52LifeLessons #SelfTalk #Leadership #Mindset #PersonalGrowth
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    25 分
  • #094 – The Science of Happiness at Work, Leadership, Wellbeing & Human Connection (with Daniela Jines)

    #094 – The Science of Happiness at Work, Leadership, Wellbeing & Human Connection (with Daniela Jines)
    2026/06/30
    In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys speaks with Daniela Jines about the science behind workplace happiness and why human connection is essential for the future of work. They discuss: What happiness at work actually means How wellbeing impacts performance Why leaders shape culture The role of rest and recovery AI’s impact on employee experience Building workplaces where people thrive This episode explores a new definition of success one where performance and humanity work together. #WorkingWellPodcast #WorkplaceWellbeing #Leadership #FutureOfWork #EmployeeExperience #HappinessAtWork
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    1 時間
  • #093 - Mastery Mindset Over Perfectionism | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 16

    #093 - Mastery Mindset Over Perfectionism | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 16
    2026/06/16
    In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explores one of the most important mindset shifts for personal growth, leadership, and long-term success: the difference between mastery and perfectionism. Many high achievers unknowingly operate from perfectionism, mistaking fear and self-protection for excellence. Tim shares personal lessons, research-backed insights, and practical strategies for developing a mastery mindset that encourages learning, resilience, creativity, and continuous improvement. If you've ever struggled with procrastination, self-criticism, fear of failure, or unrealistic expectations, this episode offers a healthier and more effective path forward. Mastery vs perfectionism Fixed mindset vs growth mindset Why perfectionism fuels procrastination The role of self-compassion in performance Leadership and psychological safety Deliberate practice and high performance Building resilience through learning Creating a culture of growth Key Question: Where in your life are you calling something high standards when it's actually fear-based perfectionism?
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    12 分
  • #092 – Retention, Leadership, and Building High-Performance Workplace Cultures (with Michael Gomez)

    #092 – Retention, Leadership, and Building High-Performance Workplace Cultures (with Michael Gomez)
    2026/05/26
    In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with HR executive and leadership expert Michael to explore what truly drives employee retention, workplace culture, and long-term organizational performance. Michael shares practical insights from leading large multi-unit organizations and explains why retention is far more than an HR metric it’s a direct reflection of leadership quality, operational systems, development culture, and employee experience. The conversation covers performance planning, servant leadership, employee development, AI-driven hiring systems, customer experience, workplace culture, and the systems high-performing organizations use to reduce turnover and build stronger teams. Employee retention strategies Leadership and workplace culture QSR and frontline workforce management AI in hiring and HR systems Performance management systems Employee development and coaching Servant leadership Organizational culture design Employee engagement
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    1 時間