The Love Monday Podcast

Jun 08 2024 1
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This podcast is devoted to showing people how to improve their lives by taking specific steps to love Monday just like Friday. Join host Ryan Houmand, author of "A Passion for Monday" as he and his guests break down exactly how you can love Monday just like Friday but for a different reason. For more information on how to Love Monday just like Friday go to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com

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Ep 70: The 5 Conversations (every manager should be having with every employee)

Jun 08 2024 26 mins  
In the book "It's the Manager" from Gallup, 5 critical conversations every manager should be having with every employee are outlined. In this episode we'll talk about why you should be having them and how to have them as well as some success stories. "It's the Manager" by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter "The Strengths, Weaknesses and Blindspots of Managers" Gallup.com "Before They Quit,

Ep 69: Coaching Mindset v. Manager Mindset

Jun 02 2024 20 mins  
In this episode we discuss the difference between the manager mindset and the coach mindset. Support the Show.For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

Ep 68: Don't Be So Uptight, Relax and Get Inspired

May 04 2024 16 mins  
In this episode, we'll talk about why you should not be so uptight about the demands of life. Relax and get inspired. Support the Show.For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

Ep 66: Step Into Your Power, Live On Your Terms, Stop Asking If It's Okay

Apr 07 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, we discuss how to claim your power, live your life, and don't ask for permission. People managers often don't have the assertiveness be powerful for their teams for themselves. Support the Show.For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-

Ep 65: From Manager to Coach - focusing people leaders on people things

Apr 04 2024 26 mins  
In this episode we explore what it takes for a manager to be a coach. We'll focus on some of the things that distract managers from doing people things and we'll talk about what it takes to be a great coach from the Coaching Cycle to the the 5 critical coaching conversations as laid out in the book "It's the Manager" - a great book with great science behind it. Support the Show.For

EP 64: Building Better Managers

Mar 24 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, we kick off our push to help managers help their people to Love Monday Just Like Friday but for a Different Reason, by helping them be better managers. We'll explore how managers become managers and why it's so hard to find a good manager. Why Great Managers Are So RareSupport the Show.For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayL

Ep 63: The Curious Case of the Credibility of Women

Mar 17 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, we look at the inherent credibility issue that women face primarily when men don't see them as credible sources of knowledge and contribution to society, organizations and relationships. Support the Show.For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.co

Bonus: 3 Couples - Putting the 7 Bridges to Work

Feb 29 2024 9 mins  
In this bonus episode, you'll hear my observation of 3 real-life, yet brief, scenarios. I sat in a restaurant for an extended period observing 3 couples with different dynamics. It was interesting to see and try to apply the 7 Bridges to what I observed. Though there's no way to know exactly what's going on from such a brief observation, what indicators do YOU observe from my descr

Ep 62: Bridge #3 Emotional Availability

Feb 22 2024 15 mins  
In this episode we explore Bridge #3 of the 7 Bridges - Emotional Availability. We'll look at some of the key components of Emotional Availability including:AttunementOpen communicationEmpathy Self-awarenessVulnerabilityBoundariesSupport the Show.For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedi

BONUS: If You're Going to Do a Layoff, Don't F*ck It Up

Feb 07 2024 14 mins  
In this bonus episode we explore how horribly, horriblly wrong almost all organizations handle layoffs. This episode is for managers and leaders in organizations who might at some point have to do a layoff. Spoiler alert: Layoffs are ALWAYS a management failure and the employees are the ones who pay the price for poor management. Support the Show.For more information on how to love