103. Celebrating Pride, Unbossing Explained, PLUS We launch our Summer Book Club! - This Week in Work 4th June 2024

Truth, Lies and Work

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In this episode, we celebrate Pride Month, kick off our Summer Book Club, and dive into the Weekly Workplace Surgery.

Segment 1: News Roundup

• It's Pride Month! Celebrating self-identity, inclusivity, equality, and love. Discussing five ways to celebrate Pride in the workplace.
• Al introduces a new trend called "Unbossing" and its potential impact on workplace culture.
• Leanne explores the connection between humor and mental health, citing recent studies.

Segment 2: Summer Book Club

Welcome to our Summer Book Club! Our first pick is This Is Why You Dream by Dr. Rahul Jandial. This fascinating dive into the purpose and potential of dreams explores how dreaming fortifies our ability to regulate emotions, processes and stores memories, amplifies creativity, and promotes learning. Discover how dreams can forecast future mental and physical ailments and how lucid dreaming can be used to practice real-life skills and rewrite nightmares. In the tradition of James Nestor's Breath and Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep, This Is Why You Dream opens the door to one of our oldest and most vital functions, unlocking its potential to radically improve our lives.

Segment 3: Workplace Surgery

In this segment, Al and Leanne tackle your workplace questions in the Weekly Workplace Surgery. This week, they address issues such as dealing with a micromanaging boss, strategies for easing into a managerial role after a promotion, and tips for creating mini-surveys for managers who care about their team's well-being. Tune in for actionable advice and expert insights to help you navigate your work challenges.

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