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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Employees are Everything: Turnover and Scaling

Over the Great Resignation, turnover has increased to over 50% between voluntary departures and layoffs. Ideally, a healthy turnover is closer to 10%. So what can be done to bridge this gap? Traci and Rob discuss these turnover numbers and how having a strategy is the best first step towards retention and scaling.

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Knowing What You Want from Your Life and Your Business

As life and business bring many crossroads, have you ever paused to reflect on what you’re getting from the two? In this episode, Traci shares insights from her talk, Knowing What You Want from Your Life and Your Business. Listen in as she and Rob discuss strategies to stay focused, pivoting when you need to, and how to keep the end in mind.

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Designing A Company You Don't Have to Escape From

If you are experiencing burnout as a leader, it is hard to focus on fixing your company. So why not try to create a company that will endure even if you have to take a step back. In this episode, Traci and Rob discuss Rob’s talk titled Designing A Company You Don't Have to Escape From. Learn five steps to creating a healthy and sustainable company.

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What are The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace?

How do you prefer to receive appreciation in the workplace? Gary Chapman’s The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace offers 5 common forms of appreciation for you to both receive and give in the workplace. In this episode, Traci and Rob share what the 5 languages are and brief descriptions of what makes each of these unique.

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Introduction: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

You might have already heard about The 5 Love Languages, but have you heard about Gary Chapman’s The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace? More than ever, because of The Great Resignation—or as we like to call it The Great Reshuffle—we need to show our employees appreciation in the ways they want to receive it. Join Rob and Traci as they give an introduction to these five languages and why they are so critical.

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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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