Ep 045: Predict Future Success through Past Performance

Dr. Joey Faucette hosts the Work Positive Podcast with guest Rita Ernst, author of "Show Up Positive." In this episode, Dr. Joey interviews Rita Ernst, who owns Ignite Your Extraordinary, an organizational consulting practice. Rita shares her insights on the convergence of happiness and productivity in creating positive, committed, high-performing organizations. Rita's work as an organizational psychologist during the pandemic inspired her book, which emphasizes the importance of deliberate and thoughtful conversations to reconnect and recommit employees in the workplace. Rita believes that shaping work culture requires disrupting negative thought cycles and fostering positive interactions. During the interview, Rita highlights the significance of values alignment when hiring new team members. She suggests using behavioral interviewing techniques to assess candidates and ensure they align with the organization's values. The conversation also addresses the negative impact of rigid office requirements and emphasizes the importance of recognition and gratitude in the workplace. Rita shares her weekly practice for bringing positivity into her life and provides valuable insights on how listeners can find her show. Here are some key takeaways from the episode: 🌞 Happiness, productivity, and attracting top talent are interconnected.  🌞 Deliberate and thoughtful conversations play a vital role in work culture.  🌞 Disrupting negative thought cycles and fostering positive interactions shape work culture.  🌞 Individual choices and behaviors influence work culture.  🌞 Values alignment is crucial when hiring new team members.  🌞 Behavioral interviewing techniques can assess candidates' past performance.  🌞 Understanding team development stages helps reduce team turnover.  🌞 Rigid office requirements negatively impact employee engagement and retention.  🌞 Recognition and gratitude are important for employee effort and engagement. Rita Ernst holds an advanced degree in Organizational Psychology from Clemson University. Her professional credits include being an adjunct professor for graduate and undergraduate classes, publishing in national magazines, and being a featured podcast guest. Her first book, "Show Up Positive," was released on June 14, 2022. To connect with Rita Ernst and learn more about her work, you can visit her social media profiles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/igniteextraordinary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igniteextraordinary/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-ernst-positivity-influencer/ Remember to tune in to the Work Positive Podcast for more inspiring episodes and practical strategies to enhance your work life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices