In this episode of Next Steps To Leadership Podcast, Dr. Stephen Oliver speaks with Dr. Beth Kaplan, VP of Global Leadership and Learning Enablement for Medidata Solutions and Author of “Braving the Workplace.”

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Dr. Kaplan’s book, "Braving the Workplace," which dives into the complexities of belonging and how it shapes organizational culture and individual well-being

* Various challenges and opportunities for managers in fostering a sense of belonging among employees, including the importance of care, effective onboarding practices, and the distinction between belonging and inclusion

* Belonging uncertainty and different types of belonging, emphasizing the critical role of managers in ensuring that employees feel valued and connected to their work environment

* Practical strategies for leaders to enhance workplace belonging, such as celebrating wins, personalized praise, and maintaining continuous check-ins with employees

Learn more about Dr. Beth Kaplan:

* Connect with Dr. Kaplan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-kaplan/

* Visit Medidata’s website: https://www.medidata.com/en

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About the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O (Dr. Stephen Oliver):

In each episode of Next Steps To Leadership, Dr. O invites industry experts to share their leadership journey to help you in your next steps.

* Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060

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Connect with Dr. Stephen Oliver:

* Visit Dr. O’s Website: https://hrcvision.com

* Connect with Dr. O onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622

* Follow Dr. O on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenWOliver

* Follow Dr. O on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenwoliver

Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O, Episode 20

In this episode of Next Steps To Leadership Podcast, Dr. Stephen Oliver speaks with Alaina Love, Author, Speaker, Executive Coach, leadership, and team development expert. Alaina is the founder and CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting (PLC) and developer of PLC’s groundbreaking instrument: The Passion Profiler™, a groundbreaking tool that assesses your expression of purpose as work-related passions – the inherent passions that stimulate you to learn new skills, think more creatively and thrive in your work.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* The Passion Profiler™, a tool Alaina developed to identify and measure employee passions to enhance workplace fulfillment and productivity

* The 10 distinct passion archetypes, the Creator, Conceiver, Processor, Discoverer, Teacher, Connector, Altruist, Healer, Transformer, and Builder — how understanding these can improve team dynamics and individual contributions

* The importance of aligning work roles with personal passions and purpose for long-term engagement and fulfillment, highlighting the evolutionary nature of passions throughout one's career

* Stories of success, demonstrating how awareness of passion archetypes can resolve team issues and foster innovation, advocating for personalized management approaches and inclusive, diverse team environments

Learn more about Alaina Love:

* Read Alaina’s bio and learn about her team on Purpose Linked Consulting’s website: https://thepurposelink.com/team

* Buy Alaina’s book, “The Purpose Linked Organization: How Passionate Leaders Inspire Winning Teams and Great Results:” https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071624708?tag=purpolinkecon-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0071624708&adid=11HDZQV3HVCP32HEXFCB&

* Connect with Alaina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alainalove

* Follow Alaina on X: https://x.com/workwithpassion

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About the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O (Dr. Stephen Oliver):

In each episode of Next Steps To Leadership, Dr. O invites industry experts to share their leadership journey to help you in your next steps.

* Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060

* Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA

Connect with Dr. Stephen Oliver:

* Visit Dr. O’s Website: https://hrcvision.com

* Connect with Dr. O on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622

* Follow Dr. O on X: https://x.com/StephenWOliver

* Follow Dr. O on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.o.next.steps

Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O, Episode 19

In this episode of Next Steps To Leadership Podcast, Dr. Stephen Oliver speaks with Dr. Jackie Raab, Clinical Director at Penn Medicine.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* The importance of flexibility, continuous professional development, and the challenges of navigating healthcare's evolving landscape

* The significance of integrating evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives in healthcare settings

* The role of continuous education and certifications for nursing leaders

* Penn Medicine's collaborative efforts, the importance of teamwork, and strategies for improving patient care through data-driven approaches and educational programs for healthcare professionals

Learn more about Dr. Jackie Raab:

* Read Dr. Raab’s profile on UPenn’s website: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/live/profiles/18668-jackie-raab

* Connect with Dr. Raab on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-dunayevich-raab-dnp-msn-rn-4b5a9b7

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About the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O (Dr. Stephen Oliver):

In each episode of Next Steps To Leadership, Dr. O invites industry experts to share their leadership journey to help you in your next steps.

* Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060

* Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA

Connect with Dr. Stephen Oliver:

* Visit Dr. O’s Website: https://hrcvision.com

* Connect with Dr. O onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622

* Follow Dr. O on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenWOliver

* Follow Dr. O on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenwoliver