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    🔑 Top 3 Takeaways

    🍬 The Brain's Fuel: Glucose

    🧠 Reducing Excess Glucose Consumption

    🌿 Environmental Impact on Mental Health

    We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life

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    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • How can you restore hope and restore your vitality?

    🎯 Top 3 Takeaways

    The Brain's Fuel: Glucose 🍬

    Reducing Excess Glucose Consumption 🧠

    Environmental Impact on Mental Health 🌿🏢

    ​In this episode of "Anxiety at Work," hosts Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick delve into the neuroscience of hope and vitality with their guest, Dr. David Stevens. Dr. Stevens is the founder, president, and CEO of Humanity Restored, holding a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology. He is also the author of "Restored Hope: A Neuroscience Guide to Optimal Brain and Human Function."

    Resources:

    Book: Restored Hope: A Neuroscience Guide to Optimal Brain and Human FunctionWebsite: Humanity Restored

    Connect with Us:

    Website: The Culture WorksBook: Anxiety at WorkSpeaking Engagements: Interested in having Chester and Adrian speak at your next event? Contact Us

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    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

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    🔑 Top 3 Takeaways

    🌟 Emotional Maturity Over Emotional Intelligence🧩 The Four Core Employee Needs🚀 Be Insatiably Curious About Your People

    We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.

    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • With AI, our teams spread around the world, and major shifts occurring in the workplace, our guest today says humanity-first leadership is the last real differentiator!

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    🎯 Top 3 Takeaways

    🌟 Emotional Maturity Over Emotional Intelligence🧩 The Four Core Employee Needs🚀 Be Insatiably Curious About Your People

    This week, Adrian & Chester are joined by Dr. Christie Smith to explore humanity-first leadership as the ultimate differentiator in a rapidly changing workplace. From the rise of distributed teams to the impacts of generative AI and global shifts, Christie shares insights from her new book. She offers actionable strategies for leaders to navigate today’s complex challenges.

    This conversation is packed with practical advice on emotional maturity, creating connection, and fostering purpose in the workplace—all while addressing the stigma of mental health challenges.

    Memorable quotes and resources

    "The best leaders are insatiably curious—not just about their markets, but about their people." – Dr. Christie Smith

    Actionable Advice

    For Leaders: Take time to reflect on your leadership style. Are you meeting the needs of your team in terms of purpose, agency, well-being, and connection?For Employees: Even if your leader isn’t emotionally mature, you can model the behavior you want to see by fostering positive culture and demonstrating resilience.

    Book: Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership by Dr. Christie Smith

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    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

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    🔑 Top 3 Takeaways

    ⚡ Pressure Corrupts, Not Power

    🛠️ The Importance of Self-Management

    🕰️ The Power of 'Blank Space'

    We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.

    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • Under pressure, even the most well-intentioned manager can become the boss nobody wants to work for.

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    🔑 Top 3 Takeaways:

    Pressure Corrupts, Not Power ⚡

    The Importance of Self-Management 🛠️

    The Power of 'Blank Space' 🕰️

    In this episode, Chester and Adrian explore the challenges of managing pressure with grace and intelligence 💡. Joined by executive coach and author Sabina Nawaz, they reveal how pressure—not power—is the real culprit when it comes to toxic management. Sabina shares actionable tips and real-life stories on how leaders can manage themselves better, foster healthier workplaces, and avoid becoming "the boss nobody wants to work for."

    This episode is packed with practical advice to help you thrive under pressure 🧠✨

    Resources & Recommendations 📚:

    Sabina Nawaz's Book: You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need 📖.Website: SabinaNawaz.com 🌐Follow Sabina:Instagram: @SabinaCoaching 📸LinkedIn: Sabina Nawaz on LinkedIn 💼

    👥 Follow Chester & Adrian:
    🌍 Website: TheCultureWorks.com
    📖 Anxiety at Work – Available wherever books are sold! 📚

    🎤 Book Chester & Adrian for Your Next Event!
    ✨ Keynotes on Culture, Leadership & Mental Wellness
    📩 Contact us at [email protected]

    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

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    🔑 Top 3 Takeaways

    ✅ Courage isn’t about eliminating fear—it’s about acting despite it. Your fear doesn’t define you; your actions do.
    ✅ Rewriting your inner narrative can change everything. The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality. Make sure yours empowers, not limits you.
    ✅ Right-sizing your fear helps you move forward. Fear is often bigger in our minds than in reality—learning to manage it gives you back control.

    We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.

    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • Ever feel like fear holds you back from stepping into your potential? 💪✨

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    🔑 Top 3 Takeaways:

    ✅ Courage isn’t about eliminating fear—it’s about acting despite it. Your fear doesn’t define you; your actions do.
    ✅ Rewriting your inner narrative can change everything. The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality. Make sure yours empowers, not limits you.
    ✅ Right-sizing your fear helps you move forward. Fear is often bigger in our minds than in reality—learning to manage it gives you back control.

    🚀 This Week’s Guest: We welcome the incredible Dr. Margie Warrell, author of The Courage Gap. 🎯 Margie is a leading expert on courage, resilience, and leadership. Through her books, Forbes columns, and speaking engagements, she helps people step beyond self-doubt and into their bravest selves.

    🔥 Final Thought: Courage isn’t about reckless action—it’s about making peace with discomfort and taking bold steps forward. 💡 Your future self will thank you!

    📚 Resources & Links:

    📖 The Courage Gap – Available now from Barrett Kohler Publishers
    🌐 Learn more: MargieWarrell.com

    👥 Follow Chester & Adrian:
    🌍 Website: TheCultureWorks.com
    📖 Anxiety at Work – Available wherever books are sold! 📚

    🎤 Book Chester & Adrian for Your Next Event!
    ✨ Keynotes on Culture, Leadership & Mental Wellness
    📩 Contact us at TheCultureWorks.com

    Until next time—face your fears, re-script your story, and lead with courage! 🚀💪

    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • 💪✨ Ever feel like you're giving away your personal power at work?

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    🔑 Top 3 Takeaways

    ✅ Why personal power is different from traditional power—it’s about your belief in your ability to create impact, not your position or title.
    ✅ How your physical presence and mindset impact confidence—small shifts in posture, body language, and mindset can make a big difference.
    ✅ Why responsibility reduces anxiety at work—people who take ownership of their work feel more powerful and less stressed.

    We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.

    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • 💪✨ Ever feel like you're giving away your personal power at work?

    🔑 Top 3 Takeaways :

    ✅ Why personal power is different from traditional power—it’s about your belief in your ability to create impact, not your position or title.
    ✅ How your physical presence and mindset impact confidence—small shifts in posture, body language, and mindset can make a big difference.
    ✅ Why responsibility reduces anxiety at work—people who take ownership of their work feel more powerful and less stressed.

    🚀 This Week’s Guest

    We welcome Chris Lipp, author of The Science of Personal Power. 🎯 Chris is a leading expert in communication and influence, often called “The Pitch Guy.” His research-backed insights help professionals build confidence, set boundaries, and lead with influence.

    Chris reveals how power isn’t about control over others—it’s about owning your actions and mindset. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or leading a team, this episode is packed with practical tools to help you step into your power. 🚀

    🔥 Final Thought:

    Your mindset, body language, and actions all signal your power to the world. Step into it with confidence! 💡

    📚 Resources & Links

    📖 The Science of Personal Power – Available now on Amazon
    🌐 Learn more: SpeakValue.com
    📌 Follow Chris Lipp on LinkedIn

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    ✅ Share it with your network & leave us a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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    📖 Anxiety at Work – Available wherever books are sold! 📚

    🎤 Book Chester & Adrian for Your Next Event!
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    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • In 1962, there were only about 400,000 female business owners in the country. Today, there are more than 13 million women-owned businesses.

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    🔑 Top 3 Takeaways

    ✅ Why workplace fairness is not just a “nice-to-have” but a business necessity
    ✅ How small, simple tweaks ( changing résumé formats) can lead to big impacts
    ✅ Why perceived unfairness fuels workplace anxiety and burnout—and what leaders can do about it

    We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.

    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • When the U.S. Census Bureau first started tracking data on women-owned businesses in 1962, there were only about 400,000 female business owners in the country. Today, there are more than 13 million women-owned businesses.

    🔑 Top 3 Takeaways

    ✅ Why workplace fairness is not just a “nice-to-have” but a business necessity
    ✅ How small, simple tweaks ( changing résumé formats) can lead to big impacts
    ✅ Why perceived unfairness fuels workplace anxiety and burnout—and what leaders can do about it

    🚀 This week we welcome Siri Chilazi, Senior Researcher at the Harvard Kennedy School and co-author of Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results. Siri's mission is to bring real, measurable fairness to the workplace using the same data-driven approach that businesses use for profits and performance.

    🔥 Final Thought: If you want a better workplace, measure what matters—and act on it! 🚀

    📚 Resources & Links

    📖 Make Work Fair – [Available January 2025]
    🌐 Learn more: makeworkfair.com
    📌 Follow Siri Chilazi on LinkedIn

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    👥 Follow Chester & Adrian:
    🌍 Website: TheCultureWorks.com
    📖 Anxiety at Work – Available wherever books are sold! 📚

    🎤 Book Chester & Adrian for Your Next Event!
    ✨ Keynotes on Culture, Leadership & Mental Wellness
    📩 Contact us at TheCultureWorks.com

    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • 🤝 Negotiations are a delicate dance and can be anxiety-inducing for even the most seasoned professionals.

    ✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    🎓 Negotiation is a Learned Skill
    📜 Preparation vs. Flexibility
    😰 Managing Anxiety in Negotiation

    We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.


    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • 🤝 Negotiations are a delicate dance and can be anxiety-inducing for even the most seasoned professionals.

    ✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    🎓 Negotiation is a Learned Skill
    📜 Preparation vs. Flexibility
    😰 Managing Anxiety in Negotiation

    With us is our new friend Renowned negotiation expert Joshua N. Weiss. Dr. Weiss is co-founder of Harvard's Global Negotiation Initiative and offers a groundbreaking approach to reviving stalled negotiations in his new book: Getting Back to the Table: 5 Steps to Reviving Stalled Negotiations.

    📚 Resources and Links

    🌐 Dr. Joshua N. Weiss’s Website: www.joshuanweiss.com📖 Books by Dr. Weiss: Getting Back to the Table 📘 and children's books 📚 on conflict resolution for ages 6-10.

    Visit us at The Culture Works to learn more about creating high-performance workplace cultures.

    Connect with Us:
    📘 LinkedIn: Adrian Gostick | Chester Elton
    🎙️ Podcast: Anxiety at Work
    📧 Contact: [email protected]


    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • How can we work more collaboratively with our colleagues, vendors and others in business?

    👂Listen in and don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, & share 🧡

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    💡 What Is the Vested Model?
    🏔️ Focusing on the What, Not the How
    🤝 Building Trusted Supplier Relationships


    We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.

    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • How can we work more collaboratively with our colleagues, vendors and others in business?

    In this episode of Anxiety at Work, Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick sit down with Kate Vitasek, international authority on collaborative business relationships, creator of the Vested business model, and leader of the University of Tennessee’s research on strategic partnerships. Kate shares the groundbreaking principles of her "Vested" model, a framework that shifts business relationships from transactional to transformational. Learn how adopting a "What's in it for we?" mindset can reduce workplace anxiety, foster innovation, and build partnerships that thrive in challenging environments.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    💡 What Is the Vested Model?
    🏔️ Focusing on the What, Not the How
    🤝 Building Trusted Supplier Relationships

    Memorable Quotes:

    “A win for me is a win for you. True collaboration creates alignment, not opposition.” – Kate Vitasek“One plus one equals eleven when we focus on value creation instead of value exchange.” – Chester Elton“Moving from ‘me’ to ‘we’ is not just a mindset—it’s a business strategy that drives resilience and success.” – Adrian Gostick

    Visit us at The Culture Works to learn more about creating high-performance workplace cultures.

    Connect with Us:
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    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

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  • Did you know that some 60% of the world’s workers are employed by family businesses?

    👂Listen in and don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, & share 🧡

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    🏝️ Islands of Trust and Resilience – How family businesses build stability and loyalty during turbulent times.
    🛡️ Crisis as a Constant – Why stability is the exception, and how to plan for disruption.
    🌱 Succession Planning – How to mentor the next generation while keeping pride in the family legacy.

    We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.


    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
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  • Some 60% of the world’s workers are employed by family businesses. Family businesses not only survive but thrive during turbulent times—making it through market failures, environmental disasters and even wars. How?

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    🏝️ Islands of Trust and Resilience – How family businesses build stability and loyalty during turbulent times.
    🛡️ Crisis as a Constant – Why stability is the exception, and how to plan for disruption.
    🌱 Succession Planning – How to mentor the next generation while keeping pride in the family legacy.

    Our guests this week are Devin DeCiantis and Ivan Lansberg. Devin is Managing Partner at Lansberg Gersick Advisors (LGA), an advisory partner to leading family enterprises worldwide. He holds a master’s degree from the Kennedy School at Harvard with a focus in finance and economics. Ivan Lansberg has a doctorate from Columbia University and taught organizational behavior at Columbia and then Yale before moving into consulting. Devin and Ivan’s new book is “The Enduring Enterprise: How Family Businesses Thrive in Turbulent Conditions.”

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    Visit The Culture Works for free tools to help your team thrive 🌟.Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.Don’t forget to check out our books, Anxiety at Work and Leading with Gratitude.

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    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • In the very near future, are we headed to the end of the full-time job?

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    📌 Key Points:
    🛠️ The Shift to the Access Economy
    🌈 Employee Perspectives
    🧘 Challenges of Fractional Work
    🧠 Psychological Ownership

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    We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.

    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

  • In the very near future, are we headed to the end of the full-time job?

    👂Listen in and don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, & share 🧡

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    🛠️ The Shift to the Access Economy
    🌈 Employee Perspectives
    🧘 Challenges of Fractional Work
    🧠 Psychological Ownership

    In this episode of Anxiety at Work, Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick sit down with
    Sara Daw, a leading authority on the future of work and the author of Strategy and Leadership as Service. She is a graduate of Oxford University, and holds advanced degrees from London Business School and HEC Paris. As the CEO of the CFO Center and Liberti Group, Sara has spearheaded the global adoption of fractional C-suite professionals.

    💡 Actionable Advice from Sarah Daw:

    For Companies: Start integrating fractional professionals into your workforce for greater flexibility and access to specialized skills 🛠️.For Professionals: Think of fractional work as a career change—build your portfolio with purpose, learn the necessary skills, and establish long-term relationships 🗂️

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    🤝 Connect with Us:

    Visit The Culture Works for free tools to help your team thrive 🌟.Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.Don’t forget to check out our books, Anxiety at Work and Leading with Gratitude.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Support the show

    For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.

    Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.

    If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.

    Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

    They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

    Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.
    Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...