Hey, I'm Odalis and I’m introducing the "Change Lives With Your Leadership" series for leaders and managers who want to leverage the coolest f*cking thing ever...

the fact that, as a leader, you get to change people's lives every. single. day. without the corporate or toxic f*ckery. You can create more compassionate, respectful, and human-centric workplaces.

With 5 total episodes, I invite you to join me in making a difference and engaging in deeper conversations about how we can change lives with our leadership—together.

In this episode, we'll talk about the profound impact you as a leader and manager can have on your people—not just in how work gets done, but in how they feel as human beings.

We'll get into making decisions that create ripples far beyond the office with something as simple as changing the PTO request process.

Take Action

Think about what it means for you to change your people's lives. Feel into how your position makes that possible for you. How life may be unpredictable and traumatic and f*cking painful, but you still get to add more good to it. You get to create beautiful ripples that go beyond your team and yourself and can impact people you’ll never meet or speak to.

You can always message me (Odalis) to share your thoughts, questions, or musings about anything discussed in this episode.

And you can access the edited and oh-so-nicely organized version of the full transcript on the episode page here.

References

• Bellet, Clement and De Neve, Jan-Emmanuel and Ward, George, Does Employee Happiness have an Impact on Productivity? (October 14, 2019). Oxford Saïd Business School WP 2019-13, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3470734 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3470734
• Ward, George, Workplace Happiness and Job Search Behavior: Evidence From A Field Experiment. (January 26, 2022). MIT Sloan School of Management WP 6607-22, Available at MIT Sloan: https://mitsloan.mit.edu/shared/ods/documents?PublicationDocumentID=8153
• Debbie Lovich, Gabrielle Novacek, Christopher Gentile, Jean Lee, Hillary Wool, Nick South, and Nicole Sibilio. (December 23, 2023). 11,000 People Tell Us What Really Matters at Work and Why We Should Care. Boston Consulting Group. Available at: https://web-assets.bcg.com/e3/86/f645e5ff4eb4ad537f7988296784/11-000-people-tell-us-what-really-matters-at-work-and-why-we-should-care.pdf
• Oswald, Andrew J. , Proto, Eugenio and Sgroi, Daniel. (2015) Happiness and productivity. Journal of Labor Economics, 33 (4). pp. 789-822. Available at: https://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/63228/7/WRAP_Oswald_681096.pdf
• Cao X, Zhang H, Li P and Huang X (2022) The Influence of Mental Health on Job Satisfaction: Mediating Effect of Psychological Capital and Social Capital. Front. Public Health 10:797274. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.797274. Available at: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.797274/full

This episode is all about getting your ideas flowing and polishing up your plans to make impactful changes for your team. If you listened to the last episode and found yourself wondering where to start, this episode will guide you through five high-level areas where you can begin making a life-changing difference for your people.

Take Action

Think about the one change you want to make for your team. Pick just one thing (even a small thing) because each change has a bigger impact than you might expect.

Plus, you can always message me (Odalis) to share your thoughts or ask questions about the changes you're considering.

Links

• To see the list of all questions and ideas discussed in this episode for changes you can make for your team, check out the edited and oh-so-nicely organized transcript here.

References

• Cal Newport’s book So Good They Can’t Ignore You, page 18, where Cal discusses the Self-Determination Theory and how it applies to motivation at work, and happiness at work.

In this episode, I'm diving into the mental obstacles (the f*ckery) that often pop up right before we make a change. If you've ever felt doubt, fear, or resistance when trying to implement a new strategy or decision, this episode is for you.

I’ll explore how our minds can play tricks on us, creating barriers that hold us back from taking action. You’ll learn how to spot these limiting thoughts, question their truth, and push past them to move forward with confidence.

Take Action

Use the two step process in the episode to work through any thoughts keeping you from taking action. Check out the edited and oh-so-nicely organized transcript here for a recap.

You can always message me (Odalis) to share your thoughts, questions, or barely-baked musings about leadership. (The less thought out, the more interesting. Honestly, haha.)

References

• Hayes, Steven C. (2023, March 17). The Astounding Number of Thoughts Your Mind Can Produce. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/get-out-of-your-mind/202303/how-many-thoughts-are-in-your-head
• Berman, Robby (2020, July 16). New study suggests we have 6,200 thoughts every day. Big Think. https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/how-many-thoughts-per-day/
• Fernando ABP, Murray JE and Milton AL (2013). The amygdala: securing pleasure and avoiding pain. Front. Behav. Neurosci. 7:190. doi: 10.3389/fnbeh.2013.00190. Available at: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/behavioral-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2013.00190/full.
• Frederick, Dr. R. (2020, August 3). Why your brain is on the lookout for Danger. Center for Courageous Living. https://www.cfcliving.com/brain-threat-detector/
• Lane, Chris (2017, February 21). University College London. Humans Are Hard Wired to Follow the Path of Least Resistance. Neuroscience News. https://neurosciencenews.com/path-of-least-resistance-6139/.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the external factors that can get in the way of creating a supportive, human-centered culture at work. Whether it’s company culture, unsupportive bosses, or personal responsibilities, these roadblocks are real and frustrating.

I’m sharing practical steps to question and creatively navigate these external challenges. We’ll talk about giving yourself permission to approach things differently, finding easy wins when bigger changes feel impossible, and why self-care and joy are essential to sustaining your leadership journey.

Take Action

Use the two step process in the episode to work through any external situations preventing you from making changes. Check out the edited and oh-so-nicely organized transcript for a recap of the two steps.

And if you’re struggling with toxic work cultures or just need someone to listen, reach out to me—I’ve been there, and I get it. You can always message me.

In this episode, we're diving into how to implement the change you want for your people. I’ll walk you through why it’s so important to approach change thoughtfully and how to communicate the "why" behind the shift with your team. We'll explore ways to invite your team's feedback and make the process collaborative. By involving them throughout, you can build more trust and create lasting impact.

Take Action

Use the four-step process in the episode to implement a new change for your team. For a recap of the steps, check out the edited and oh-so-nicely organized transcript.

You can always message me (Odalis) to share your thoughts, questions, or conspiracy theories about leadership.

In this episode, I share real stories about the kind of impact you can have as a leader—impact that goes beyond just getting the work done.

This episode isn't about comparing yourself to others, but about showing you what's possible for YOU. You have the power to create a lasting, life-changing impact on your team.

Take Action

• Join my email list to keep the leadership conversations going.
• You can always message me to share your thoughts, questions, ideas, or musings about leadership.
• Check out the edited and oh-so-nicely organized transcript here.

Links

• The boss who saved someone's life (trigger warning: depression and suicidal thoughts): https://www.theguardian.com/careers/2017/jun/23/what-i-wish-i-could-tell-my-boss-you-saved-my-life-when-i-was-suicidal
• Reddit thread about people's best bosses: https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/1cl00kd/whos_your_best_boss_and_why/
• Stories of impact and life-changing ripples from people who have worked for me or worked with me: https://www.coachodalis.com/work-with-me#stories