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It’s Not Work Anymore, It’s Survival

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Do you like going to work most of the time? If not, you’re in survival mode and you’re not alone. Everyone from the CEO to the junior accountant is trying to hang on to what they have.



This survival mode strategy means you keep your head down, have nobody’s back and don’t offer up anything outside your current job description. What a buzz kill…



PLUS, IT’S A TERRIBLE STRATEGY!



This toxic workplace epidemic is preventing the greatness we know you have from coming out and making a difference which is why you chose the job in the first place!



Let’s hear how Charlie and Eva tackle this one!

Episode Segments

Understanding Survival Mode

What is survival mode, how does it manifest, and how does it negatively effect production in the workplace. In part one, Charlie and Eva explain how everyone in the workplace can suffer if even one person is in survival mode.

What Works and What Doesnt

There are pluses and minuses to being in survival mode, but as Charlie and Eva explain, the negatives outweigh the positives. Plus- is your boss a bully? How leadership styles can affect productivity.

Breaking the Cycle

You\'ve had enough and are ready to move on. What steps can you take to make sure you don\'t just repeat the cycle, and go right back into survival mode at your next workplace?

Dealing with a Workplace Bully

There are 3 parties in any bullying situation- the bully , the victim and the bystander. Remaining as the bystander is definitely part of survival mode. Learn why you should not stay silent if you observe bullying behavior.

Corporate Talk Full Episode 03-27-17

Friday • March 20

CST 9:11 | EST 10:11 | MST 8:11 | PST 7:11 | GMT 6:11

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