Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcast
Episodes
Why Do Managers Feel Powerless and Disrespected?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message! (But we can’t respond, so feel free to email us at [email protected])This episode touches on the themes of Strengthen Culture and De...
Leadership Tips: Communication, Transforming Behavior, Bringing Solutions
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message! (But we can’t respond, so feel free to email us at [email protected])This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.In this...
How Do You Confront Passive-Aggressive Behavior Professionally?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.In this episode, we explore both Passive-Aggressive and Aggressively-Passive...
Why Am I So Exhausted After Work Every Day?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology.In this episode, we explore the Physical, Mental, and Emotional reasons wh...
Why Does It Feel Like Us vs Them At Work?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.In this episode, we explore workplace silos; what causes them, how they impa...
How Do I Fix A Competitive Or Hostile Team Culture?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.In this episode, we explore why we have teams, departments, or locations tha...
Leadership Tips: Friend/Friendly, Respond/React, Emotional Load
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.In this episode, we explore 3 (hopefully) helpful management tips, understan...
How Do You Create Psychological Safety In Trauma Infused Workplaces?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!This episode touches on the themes of Strengthen Culture and Practical Psychology.In this episode, we explore what infuses trauma an...
Season 4 Trailer - Diagnosing The Workplace
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!Our new season drops next week, and we are really excited for the new look and some new changes!Make sure you catch us when the new ...
Implementation Gaps, Avoiding Micromanagement, Recruiting in 2025 - Answering Listener Questions
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:What are businesses missing in implementation?...
Guest Appearance Trailer - Dear Corporate... Love Stores
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!Check out the podcast episodes: Episode 11: Performance Management in Retail (Part 1 - August 14, 2025)Episode 11: Performance Mana...
What Does Employee Engagement Look Like When Done Badly?
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore common yet ineffective employee engagement activities. We recap some points around employee engagement f...
What Do I Need To Know To Be An Effective Leader?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore the causes of poor leadership and dig into what it takes to lead with integrity effectively. This is a m...
What Happens When There Is A Disconnect Between HR Strategy And Operational Strategy?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we dig into how important the connection between HR and Operations is to an organization's success and scalabi...
Does Culture And Performance Increase A Company’s Worth?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore how companies are commonly evaluated for their total worth for acquisition, and what elements impact tha...
How Does Stability Improve Your Ability To Attract Investment?
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore the necessary prerequisites that organizations (whether it is private investment or public funding) requ...
Trauma-Infused Workplaces, Surviving Unsupported Change, Fixing A Bad Hire - Answering Listener Questions
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:How do you fix the culture in a Trauma-infused...
Are You At Risk From The Business Law Of The Linchpin?
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we investigate The Business Law of the Linchpin, which is when The dependency businesses create on a single person ...
Should We Use Personality Tests In Hiring And Promotions?
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore the truth and reality behind personality tests and psychometrics. As great of a tool as psychometrics ar...
How Can I Advance My Career By "Managing Up"?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore the concept of Managing Up, which is how to adjust your approach when working with your boss or a diffic...
How Can We Find The Budget To Invest In Our Employee Experience?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore some common barriers and situations that business leaders and HR professionals need to overcome to effec...
Stressed Out Founders, Building Employee Trust, Customer/Employee Retention - Answering Listener Questions
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients: 1. What Do You Do When The Founder ...
BONUS: How Food Banks Subsidize Businesses and Corporations
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we participate inPodcasthon and are dedicating a full episode to talk about a charity that we feel needs to be high...
What Are Small, Practical Things We Can Do To Improve Employee Well-Being?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine some practical DOs and DON'Ts when it comes to understanding and improving employee well-being.Our ...
What Is Transformation Fatigue And How Do We Overcome It?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the type of fatigue or burnout that has been hitting companies everywhere impacting their ability to imp...
What Happens When We Have Mass Public Sector Layoffs?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore the expected outcomes of the topical reality of massive cuts to federal government employees. This conve...
What Is Some Practical Psychology For The Workplace?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore some psychological concepts and principles that can help us better understand both those we work with an...
Initiatives For 2025, Finding Qualified Talent, Using Mission, Vision, And Values - Answering Listener Questions
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients: 1. What tools or initiatives do you...
What Lessons Can We Learn From 2024?
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine some of the business trends from 2024 in hopes of identifying some lessons to aid us in 2025. Largely, t...
How Do I Manage Lazy And Unmotivated Employees?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine what managers can do when they feel they have lazy or unmotivated employees on their team. Starting with...
Are We Sheltering Toxic Leaders?
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine why and how leaders can create a toxic environment, and how and why companies protect those leaders.Our ...
How Do We Get And Sustain Buy In For Organizational Culture Transformation?
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine what it takes to get people interested and committed to workplace culture change. This conversation is r...
Effective Policies, Improving Workplace Culture, Making Teams Inclusive - Answering Listener Questions
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients: 1. Are organizations underutilizing...
What Can Be Done To Improve Employee Performance?
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine employee performance and the types of expectations that organizations and leaders have on the purpose an...
Guest Appearance Trailer - The Human Side of Business Podcast
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!Check out the podcast episode Leading with Agility: Mastering Dynamic Leadership in a Changing World https://www.intuityperformance...
How Can We Prevent Psychological Injury In Our Workplace?
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine psychological injury and the encouraging trend of prioritizing situations that cause Gradual Onset Psych...
What Are Common Stumbling Blocks To Business Growth?
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine The 5 Threatening Truths of Business:The Technical Founder Paradox: When the skills, abilities, and mind...
Is Employee Loyalty A Thing Anymore?
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the past and current thinking around employee loyalty, digging into old assumptions and the new realitie...
How Damaging Is Nepotism In The Workplace?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine nepotism (the act of granting an advantage, privilege, or position to relatives or friends in an occupat...
Onboarding and Upskilling, Retiring Workforce, Generating Buy-in – Answering Listener Questions
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients: 1. What is the difference between O...
How Can We Get A Better Handle On Workforce Planning?
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine workforce planning, specifically for small and medium businesses. This is something all businesses know ...
Can I Teach Myself To Become A Better Leader?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine what it takes to become a better leader and the realities of teaching yourself the needed skills and cap...
Is Fun A Dangerous Expectation In Organizational Culture?
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the use and misuse of "Fun" in company values, recruitment, and workplace culture.Our prescrip...
What Is The Technical Founder Paradox?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine what we call "The Technical Founder Paradox", which we define as: When the skills, abilities, ...
Policy Manuals, Cultural Transformation Timelines, Job Security - Answering Listener Questions
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions that came up in a recent Employee Retention event: 1. Are organizations underuti...
What Current Industry Trends Are Hindering Workforce Development?
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the 4 industry trends that negatively impact the workforce and organizational efficiency. These trends a...
What Does HR Stand For In Your Company?
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the 4 Faces of HR. These are defined by the company's leadership's expectations and priorities...
What Is Some Practical Psychology That Can Improve How I Lead And Work With Others?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine 3 psychological principles that can hopefully provide folks with a lens to allow for a better understand...
Employee Recognition, Culture Initiatives, Advice For New Managers - Answering Listener Questions
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners: 1. Why do many recognition programs fall short? ...
How Do We Create A Culture Of Innovation?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine what it takes to infuse innovation into your workplace culture, and what are the big warning signs of co...
Should We Be Hiring For Fit?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine "fit" and how we may have been misunderstanding the reality of hiring for fit.Our prescription...
What Skills Are Required To Be Successful?
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine skills and try to bring a fresh perspective to the separation between "soft" or "essentia...
AI VS Automation, Toxic Employees, Wellness Accommodations - Answering Listener Questions
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners: 1. How do we know when something is AI or just mar...
Should Companies Be Doing Employee Engagement?
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine what it means to "do" employee engagement. Our conversation explores the pitfalls that come fr...
Are Your Current People and Culture Strategies Resolving Problems Or Creating Chaos?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine an all-to-common situation in most workplaces - Chaos Solutions. This is the reality of not fully unders...
What Happens When Businesses Counterfeit Psychological Safety?
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine what it looks and feels like when a workplace has counterfeited psychological safety, or to put it anoth...
What Lessons Can We Learn From 2023?
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the important workforce events that happened in 2023, as well as what we should be the fundamental takea...
HR Compliance Risks, Making Team Building Last, Measuring DEI - Answering Listener Questions
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners: 1. What are the biggest risks facing small busines...
What Is The Impact Of AI On HR?
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the realities of artificial intelligence (AI) in our workplaces, specifically looking at its impact on H...
How Can We Make Data-Driven People And Culture Decisions?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the importance of collecting, not just any data, but the right data to inform your People and Culture de...
What Is The Cost Of Doing Nothing About Your Workplace Culture?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the hidden costs that come with typical workplace culture challenges. We call these additional expenses ...
Why Do Companies Default To Using Policies As Weapons?
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the all-to-common reality of organizations and managers using rules, standards, and policies as weapons ...
How Can We Better Manage Employees With Differing Political And Social Views?
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the difficult reality of managing a workplace full of employees with different political and social view...
What Are Some Risks And Opportunities With Wellness In The Workplace?
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the different aspects of wellness in the workplace and explore the potential challenges and areas of gro...
Leading With Integrity, HR Processes, Performance Management - Answering Listener Questions
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners: 1. How would you use a framework, like Integrity L...
What Expectations Damage Organizational Culture?
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine common expectations that exist in our workplaces that severely damage our organizational culture. We als...
What Do Companies Overlook With Their Talent Acquisition Strategy?
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the common assumptions that many businesses make when they are looking to attract talent. Many of these ...
How Do You Effectively Lead And Manage Your Former Coworkers?
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine an all too common, yet vitally important dynamic, being the new boss of your friends and former co-worke...
When Should A Small Business Prioritize HR And Their Workplace Culture?
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine key indicators for small businesses to know when they should be prioritizing and investing in their Peop...
What Makes Employee Engagement Actually Work?
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine the fundamental ideas around employee engagement and provide some clear advice on how we can avoid ...
Investigating Culture, Talent Development, Avoiding Old Mistakes - Answering Listener Questions
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we explore 3 questions posed to us by our listeners: 1. What is the best way to begin to investigate yo...
What Is Missing From Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine the different ideas of expanding the DEI relem. Our conversation looks at the pros and cons of some...
How Do You Motivate Employees Through Meaning And Purpose?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine the link and importance of employees finding a sense of meaning and purpose in their jobs, and thei...
How Does HR Influence A Company’s Profitability?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine some fundamental ideas about the role of HR. As well as get to the truth of how an organization pri...
Is Money The Key To Talent Attraction And Retention?
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine the cold, hard reality of the role that salary and compensation have on talent attraction and reten...
How Can We Improve Organizational Change?
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine where most organizational change goes wrong and where we should be placing more resources and effor...
How Is Organizational Culture Linked To Business Performance And Outcomes?
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine the real, yet often overlooked, link between a organization's workplace culture and how succes...
How Do We Build A Workplace Culture?
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine the truth behind organizational culture, the common misunderstanding that most businesses have, and...
Is Job Dissatisfaction Really That Dangerous?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine what Job Dissatisfaction is, where it comes from, and, most importantly, how potentially dangerous ...
Why Is Employee Engagement So Difficult?
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine the common misconceptions around employee engagement and try to identify the root cause of these is...
Current People And Culture Strategies: How Did We Get Here?
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine the existing, standard people and culture advice from leading business management books and gurus. ...
What Is The Most Overlooked Management Skill?
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine an extremely valuable and versatile management skill that is overlooked by many. We also explore ...
What Lessons Can We Learn From 2022?
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine the major workplace and labour market impacts of 2022, and identify the root causes of many of the ...
What To Expect From The Labour Market In 2023?
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine what the labour market will look like in 2023, and attempt to predict the challenges and opportunit...
How Can Businesses Secure Their Talent Pipeline?
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine how business can create stability in their talent acquisition, and bolster their recruitment effort...
Are Most Workplaces Successfully Creating Inclusion?
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine what inclusion in the workplace is; and more importantly what it's not.Our prescription for th...
What Do Businesses Need To Know About The Labour Market?
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine the hidden truth behind the labour market, which is that it operates in a very similar way as the c...
Can We Fix Talent Attraction And Burnout With PTO (Paid Time Off)?
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine Paid Time Off and the rise of Unlimited PTO. We will look at the effectiveness of using PTO to addr...
What Is The Role Of Labour Unions In 2022?
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine questions like; how important are trade and labour unions in this day and age? What should unions b...
Work From Home (WFH): The Problem or The Solution?
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine the realities and arguments surrounding working from home, and provide some exploratory surgery on ...
What Does Belonging In The Workplace Actually Mean?
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine what it really means to create belonging in the workplace. Our conversation will explore the recent...
How Do You Build Psychological Safety?
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will examine how psychological safety impacts the workplace. We will explore what causes it's absence and t...
What Is "Quiet Quitting" And Why Its Important To Talk About?
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!In this episode, we will explore the rise of the phrase Quiet Quitting and how it is currently impacting the workplace. We will addr...
Teaser Trailer - Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcast
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a Message!Interested in what Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcast is all about? Well join us August 31st as we identify the cause...