Dare to Care in The Workplace

By: Kathleen Quinn Votaw
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  • The pandemic has changed the workplace forever, but is your company built to falter or thrive in a new hybrid environment. Each week, join Kathleen Quinn Votaw, an expert on helping employers create people-centric and relationship-based workplaces, as she speaks with thought leaders and practitioners who have successfully navigated the new way to work—from home, or anywhere, together. If you’re looking to build a strong company culture, this is the podcast for you, Dare to Care in The Workplace with Kathleen Quinn Votaw, a production of Forbes Books.
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Episodes
  • The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Mental Fitness with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier (Part Two)

    The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Mental Fitness with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier (Part Two)
    May 28 2024
    In the second part of this episode, Kathleen and guest Dr. Marie Hélène Pelletier dive deeper into the topic of burnout in the workplace. Dr. Pelletier explains that burnout is defined by the World Health Organization as an occupational phenomenon with three main characteristics - exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the early signs of burnout, such as reduced energy, disengagement, and tasks starting to fall through the cracks, before they progress to full-blown burnout with exhaustion and cynicism. Catching burnout early makes it easier to course-correct. Dr. Pelletier advises taking small, personalized actions to regain a sense of control and self-efficacy, which can help rebuild hope and counter cynicism. However, she acknowledges that sometimes an unhealthy workplace system may require leaving the organization. The conversation also touches on embracing vulnerability as a leader to create an environment where employees feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Dr. Pelletier suggests starting small by sharing something personal in team interactions. Overall, the episode provides insights for individuals on strategically managing their resilience through micro-changes, as well as guidance for organizations on supporting employee mental health and preventing burnout.
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    20 mins
  • The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Mental Fitness with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier (Part One)

    The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Mental Fitness with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier (Part One)
    May 21 2024
    In this episode of Dare to Care in the Workplace, Kathleen welcomes Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, author of The Resilience Plan. Dr. Pelletier shares her journey from becoming a registered psychologist to exploring leadership, management, and the intersection of psychology and business. The two discuss the concept of resilience. Dr. Pelletier explains that resilience is not a personality trait, but rather the ability to navigate adversity and demands while growing stronger. She emphasizes that resilience is a state that can be developed strategically, much like businesses develop strategies for new products and services. Dr. Pelletier outlines four key factors for resilience: exercise, nutrition, sleep, and spending time with enjoyable people. However, she notes that the challenge lies in implementing these factors amidst the demands of modern life. Her book, The Resilience Plan, offers a strategic approach to cultivating personal resilience. The conversation also explores how leaders and organizations can support employees' mental health. Dr. Pelletier advises leaders to build trust, share vulnerability appropriately, be aware of available resources, and develop their resilience plan as a competitive advantage.
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    26 mins
  • The Visionary: Paula Schneider's Mission to Create a World Without Breast Cancer (Part Two)

    The Visionary: Paula Schneider's Mission to Create a World Without Breast Cancer (Part Two)
    Apr 30 2024
    In Part 2, Kathleen turns the conversation to the crucial topic of building outstanding teams and knowing when to part ways compassionately. Drawing from her decades of executive leadership experience, Paula offers her insights on having those difficult but necessary conversations when an employee is no longer the right fit, advocating for open and honest dialogue rooted in empathy. The discussion then shifts to the major challenges Paula and her team at Susan G. Komen are tackling head-on in their mission to end breast cancer, with Paula candidly addressing the current headwinds, barriers, and innovative strategies to overcome them.

    About Paula Schneider: As President & CEO of Susan G. Komen, she is responsible for day-to- day operations, strategic direction, and is accountable for the world’s largest breast cancer organization with over $3.5 billion in investments in breast cancer research, advocacy and patient support to date.During her tenure, Paula led Komen through an enterprise-wide restructuring, transforming Komen’s national network of independent local affiliate organizations into a single, united entity, leveraging shared operational functions while maintaining local development and mission teams across the country. Under her leadership, Komen today serves as a trusted health care guide, providing millions of people with safe, accurate, evidence-based information and education—as well as direct patient support services including financial assistance, patient navigation, emotional support and resources. Komen also remains focused on accelerating breakthroughs for the most aggressive and deadly breast cancers, and eliminating breast cancer disparities through focused interventions that break down the barriers for Black people across the U.S.Schneider is widely regarded as a business expert in organizational management and finance. Prior to Komen, she served as CEO of American Apparel, which was the largest vertically integrated clothing manufacturer in the U.S. with over 8,500 employees and 600 retail stores internationally. In this role, she navigated one of the most notable turnarounds in the retail sector, executing and emerging from prearranged Chapter 11 proceedings while burgeoning the brand’s importance. She previously served as president of the Warnaco Swimwear Group, the largest swimwear company in the world, with brands such as Speedo and Calvin Klein. As these were each public entities, her responsibilities comprised all facets of corporate governance and business oversight to include maximizing operational efficiencies, developing relevant marketing strategies and producing inspirational product offerings. Subsequently, Schneider became a senior advisor at the private equity firm, The Gores Group, where she created platform strategies for best-in-class operations and potential acquisitions. Schneider became the first female CEO in The Gores Group’s portfolio of companies. Schneider is a sought-after public speaker on impactful leadership and women’s health. She has been a featured speaker at such thought leadership events as Fortune’s Most Powerful Women, Yahoo! Finance, Women in Retail, Milken Institute and Dreamforce. She is currently a member and keynote speaker of C200, the preeminent global organization for the advancement of women business leaders. Paula also serves on the Bloomberg New Economy Forum’s International Cancer Coalition and is a member of Fast Company’s Impact Council.
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    22 mins

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