Episodios

  • 136. Employee Appreciation Failure

    136. Employee Appreciation Failure
    Feb 10 2026
    Employee disengagement is rarely caused by a lack of recognition. It’s caused by employees feeling unappreciated. In this episode of Your Transformation Station, Dr. Paul White examines why employee appreciation at work is consistently misunderstood, how leaders misapply recognition programs, and the measurable organizational costs of disengagement, burnout, and turnover. The conversation clarifies the critical difference between employee recognition vs appreciation, showing why praise, perks, and compensation increases often fail to improve employee engagement or retention. When appreciation is generic, misaligned, or transactional, employees disengage — even in high-performing teams. Key themes include: Why employees feel unvalued despite positive feedback How recognition programs fail to drive motivation The link between lack of appreciation, workplace burnout, and turnover How misreading employee motivation erodes workplace culture This episode takes a diagnostic approach to employee appreciation strategies, focusing on outcomes, not sentiment. It’s for leaders, managers, and organizations serious about reducing burnout, improving employee retention, and correcting systemic disengagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • 135. Mindset Variance: Why Some People Adapt Faster

    135. Mindset Variance: Why Some People Adapt Faster
    Feb 26 2024
    Mindset variance explains why some people adapt, stay disciplined, and perform under pressure while others stall. In this episode, Greg Favazza speaks with Justin Groth, a natural bodybuilder who cuts through fitness industry hype by focusing on simplicity, consistency, and execution. The conversation explores supplementation fundamentals, compound training, and leadership parallels—showing why restraint and clarity often outperform optimization culture. Topics • mindset variance and adaptation • supplement simplicity • discipline vs hype • compound movement fundamentals • sustainable performance systems Outline (00:01) Fitness fundamentals (11:40) Compound movements and core strength (20:03) Performance, leadership, and adaptation (31:55) Coaching and app development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • 134. Where Do We Begin: Creating Clarity When Everything Feels Stuck

    134. Where Do We Begin: Creating Clarity When Everything Feels Stuck
    Feb 25 2024
    When life destabilizes faster than clarity can form, most people don’t know where to begin. In this episode, Gregory Favazza and Jeanell Greene examine personal transformation under pressure. Gregory shares the lived reality behind his “2440” process, navigating relationship breakdown, fatherhood, unresolved trauma, and the loss of stability while fighting to rebuild clarity and accountability. This is a grounded conversation about responsibility, self-examination, and what change actually requires when motivation isn’t enough. Topics • personal transformation • trauma and self-reflection • fatherhood and responsibility • toxic relationship patterns • rebuilding clarity under pressure Outline (00:00) Personal upheaval and instability (12:40) Trauma and parental fear (16:36) Accountability and fatherhood (21:02) Self-reflection under pressure (27:58) Healing and growth (40:11) Documenting change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 m
  • 133. Neurodiversity at Work: Unlocking Untapped Talent

    133. Neurodiversity at Work: Unlocking Untapped Talent
    Feb 25 2024
    Neurodiversity reflects natural differences in how people think, learn, and process information. In this episode, Gregory Favazza speaks with Katherine McCord about how conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, bipolar disorder, and OCD are often misunderstood and how traditional workplace systems unintentionally exclude capable talent. The conversation focuses on self-awareness, practical self-advocacy, and organizational design, reframing neurodiversity as a performance and systems issue rather than a deficit. Topics • neurodiversity in the workplace • self-awareness and identity • regulation and coping mechanisms • self-advocacy at work • inclusive systems and performance Outline (00:01) Neurodiversity and work environments (07:18) Personal experience and awareness (15:38) Adaptation and self-management (23:35) Regulation and ego mechanisms (35:24) Advocacy and communication (43:25) Workplace inclusion in practice (53:44) Interview dynamics Links Katherine McCordhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/https://www.titanmanagementusa.comhttps://www.kmccordspeaking.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 m
  • 132. Psychological Capital: The Hidden Driver of Performance

    132. Psychological Capital: The Hidden Driver of Performance
    Feb 23 2024
    Psychological capital explains why some people sustain confidence, motivation, and performance over time. In this episode, Gregory Favazza speaks with Lindsay Tsang about self-efficacy, reflection, and how past achievement builds future capability. The conversation focuses on clear, challenging, and measurable goals supported by consistent daily habits—not short bursts of motivation—showing how confidence is built through structure, execution, and learning over time. Topics • psychological capital and performance • self-efficacy and confidence • goal clarity and measurement • daily habits vs motivation cycles • learning goals and long-term growth Outline (00:00) Visionary leadership and strategic direction (11:39) Building confidence through goal setting (18:04) Setting and sustaining challenging goals (29:56) Learning goals and adaptability (43:14) Personal growth and purpose Links Lindsay Tsanghttps://www.lindsaytsang.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaytsang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 m
  • 131. AI in E-Commerce: What Actually Works

    131. AI in E-Commerce: What Actually Works
    Feb 22 2024
    From personal finance to the innovative world of e-commerce, the conversation pivots to $SHOPX, where my Eric McHugh entrepreneurial spirit shines. Discover how this Web 3 venture is redefining the shopping experience by merging AI and blockchain, empowering brands, and revolutionizing customer interactions through unique NFT loyalty programs. The synergy between strategic thinking in chess, the discipline of Muay Thai, and the cautious dance of credit management and Bitcoin investment is dissected, revealing the art of balancing risk and reward while fortifying mental resilience. Websites: https://www.ytspod.com Transcripts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2242998/14547245 EPISODE LINKS: Eric's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdouglasmchugh/ Eric's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericmchugh0 $SHOPX Twitter: https://twitter.com/shopxlabs OUTLINE: The episode's timestamps are shown here. You should be able to jump to that time by clicking the timestamp on certain podcast players. (00:00) - The Future of Currency and Bitcoin (11:21) - $SHOPX, Bitcoin, Credit Cards, Muay Thai, Chess (15:07) - Web 3 AI Entrepreneurship in E-Commerce (27:45) - Positive Mind, Trauma Healing (31:22) - Navigating Energy and Healing Trauma (40:46) - Energy Healing Retreat Discussion (47:23) - Transformative Podcast Support and Connection Support the show PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.ytspod.com Apple Podcasts: https://www.ytspod.com/apple Spotify: https://www.ytspod.com/spotify RSS: https://www.ytspod.com/feed.megaphone.fm YouTube: https://www.ytspod.com/youtube SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Facebook: https://www.ytspod.com/facebook - Instagram: https://www.ytspod.com/instagram - TikTok: https://www.ytspod.com/tiktok - Twitter: https://www.ytspod.com/x - Pinterest: https://www.ytspod.com/pinterest - Threads: https://www.ytspod.com/threads - Linkedin: https://www.ytspod.com/linkedin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 m
  • 130. Agile at Work: Why It Breaks and When It Works

    130. Agile at Work: Why It Breaks and When It Works
    Feb 21 2024
    By dissecting the Larry Apke VUCA framework and discussing the shift from effort-based to value-based incentives, we reveal the secret sauce to thriving in a VUCA world. Whether you're a C-suite executive or a team leader, you'll gain insights into how prioritizing learning and adaptation over traditional management can lead to leaps in innovation and operational success. If you've ever wondered why some organizations soar while others stumble, this episode holds the key. Website: https://www.ytspod.com Transcripts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2242998/14544128 EPISODE LINKS: Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryapke/ Larry's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LarryApke Blog: http://larryapke.com/ Company: https://vucamba.com/ OUTLINE: The episode's timestamps are shown here. You should be able to jump to that time by clicking the timestamp on certain podcast players. (00:00) - Understanding the Agile Movement (06:28) - The Value of Business Agility (20:41) - Enhancing Agility in Organizations (27:04) - Changing Incentives to Drive Organizational Success (40:02) - Leaders vs. Managers (51:17) - Challenging Confirmation Bias in Today's World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 m
  • 129. Energy in Leadership: What Fuels Sustainable Performance

    129. Energy in Leadership: What Fuels Sustainable Performance
    Feb 17 2024
    For leaders yearning to cultivate their 'signature presence,' Gabrielle offers invaluable advice on aligning capabilities with core values and authentic energy. Website: https://www.ytspod.com Transcripts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2242998/14522524 EPISODE LINKS: Gabrielle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.pimstone/ OUTLINE: The episode's timestamps are shown here. You should be able to jump to that time by clicking the timestamp on certain podcast players. (00:00) - Transformation and Self-Discovery Journey (06:45) - Recognizing & Responding to Personal Crisis (19:14) - Exploring Dreams and Energy in Leadership Support the show PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://ytspod.com Apple Podcasts: https://ytspod.com/apple Spotify: https://ytspod.com/spotify RSS: https://ytspod.com/rss YouTube: https://ytspod.com/youtube SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors below, it's the best way to support this podcast - Outgrow: https://www.ytspod.com/outgrow - Quillbot Flow: https://ytspod.com/quilbot - LearnWorlds: https://ytspod.com/learnworlds - Facebook: https://ytspod.com/facebook - Instagram: https://ytspod.com/instagram - TikTok: https://ytspod.com/tiktok - Twitter: https://ytspod.com/x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 m