What does it mean to be human in the workplace?

Traci Barrett of Navigate the Journey and Rob Harr of Sparkbox have candid conversations, give practical advice, and share relatable examples around this important question. They discuss a wide range of topics, wrestling through finding the balance between growing a profitable business and sustaining a healthy culture. It’s not just about business—it’s personal too!

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Introduction: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

In this introduction to our newest series, Traci and Rob will give their perspectives and key takeaways from the overview to Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learn how to be curious, define habits, and understand character ethics versus personality ethics.

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The Three C’s of Executive Presence

Have you ever experienced that leader who just walks into a room and commands an executive presence you can’t miss? Now how do you get that for yourself? In this episode, Traci and Rob discuss how character, credibility, and communication are the keys to obtaining an impactful executive presence.

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What is Enough? Balancing Ambition and Contentment

How can you balance ambition and contentment as a leader? In this episode, Traci and Rob dig into the idea of what is enough when it comes to growing your business. They help you identify your motivations and define what has significance to you, allowing you to clearly think about the goals you wish to achieve.

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A Year in a Pandemic: Now What?

It has been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic started impacting our teams and businesses in the United States. Traci Barrett and Rob Harr dive into what has changed for them, their businesses, and how they plan to continue being human in the workplace this next year and years to come.

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Conclusion: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

In this concluding episode of our mini-series, Traci and Rob answer your questions about Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Let’s explore how trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and team results combine to make a great organizational team.

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Results: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

At the top of Patrick Lencioni’s five dysfunctions is the inattention to results. Traci Barrett and Rob Harr dive into why results are at the top of the five dysfunctions pyramid and discuss how falling to ego, being money-focused, and making a silo decision can all disrupt the team’s results.

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Do you feel stuck but know there's more inside you to give to the world?

Well, co-host Traci Barrett is here to help! Her new book "What If There: Finding Significance Beyond Success" is out now!

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Traci Barrett

Traci is the President and Founder of Navigate the Journey and serves as a leadership and strategic consultant and coach. Traci works closely with business executives to help them become the type of leader that people want to follow, not just have to follow. She coaches executives, teaching them how to build leadership skills, cultivate cohesive and aligned teams, and lead their companies to profitability by empowering their employees.

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Rob Harr

As Vice President of Sparkbox, Rob is responsible for the operations and financials of the web studio. With his background in software development, he has always enjoyed the people side of technology problems. On any given day, Rob is building relationships with people (clients and employees), ensuring successful daily operations, and strategizing for Sparkbox’s long-term goals.

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