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Workplace Weirdness™

Workplace Weirdness™

De : Maya Kadar Kovalsky
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Welcome to Workplace Weirdness™, The Non-HR HR Podcast™ that takes a deep dive into the delightful oddities of office life. Ever wondered why the break room smells like a science experiment or why your boss insists on using 'synergy' in every meeting? We've got you covered! Join Maya and her revolving door of guest hosts as they unravel the mysteries of cubicle culture and decode the cryptic behaviors of your coworkers. From bizarre email sign-offs to the enigma of office fridge politics, no topic is too weird for us to tackle. Each week, we'll talk about hot HR topics, answer listener questions and dissect an awkward workplace theme, all while keeping things light, fun, and packed with HR humor. Tune in, because in the world of work, the only thing you can count on is the unexpected! So, grab your coffee, put your feet up on that ergonomic footrest, and let's get weird at work together. Trust us, it’ll be a productivity boost like no other!© Green Banana Consulting LLC | 2026 | All Rights Reserved Economie Management Management et direction Politique et gouvernement Réussite personnelle
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  • The Message You Send vs. the Message Received with Henna Pryor | S3E3

    The Message You Send vs. the Message Received with Henna Pryor | S3E3
    Oct 28 2026
    Henna Pryor, keynote speaker with two TEDx talks and author of Good Awkward and the upcoming The Signal Gap (out November 10), joins host Maya Kadar Kovalsky to unpack why awkwardness at work is so hard to shake. Henna shares how growing up as the firstborn child of immigrant parents shaped her interest in fitting in, and explains the signal gap: the distance between the message you intend to send and the one a skeptical, “verify-first” audience actually receives. Together they react to a viral clip of a CEO who says he fired his HR department, with Henna arguing that the signal he meant to send (running lean) is not the one people are hearing. The conversation also covers how Henna made two career pivots by keeping one foot on the ground, why she dislikes the phrase "pick your brain," and how to ask for five minutes of someone's time. Henna answers a Reddit post from someone who wants acquaintances but not work friends, with tips on small talk. Tune in to hear the most awkward elevator story that makes the workplace weird and learn how owning that awkwardness turned it into a connection. Stay Weird! Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Why Workplace Awkwardness Is So Hard to Shake 04:15 – The Signal Gap: Intent vs. Impact in Leadership 11:30 – Viral CEO Reaction: When Internal Messaging Goes Wrong 18:45 – How to Make a Career Pivot Without Risking Stability 25:10 – Stop Saying "Pick Your Brain": Better Networking Scripts 31:20 – Small Talk for Introverts: Conversational Threading & Boundaries 38:50 – That Utah Elevator Story: Leaning into the Awkwardness Resources and Links: The Official Workplace Weirdness Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/workplaceweirdnesspodcast Henna Pryor: · Website: https://pryoritygroup.com/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hennapryor/?hl=en · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hennapryor Maya Kadar Kovalsky · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayakadar/ Workplace Weirdness™ · Email: info@workplace-weirdness.com · Website: workplace-weirdness.com · Instagram: @workplaceweirdpod · Tiktok: @workplaceweirdpod · Substack: https://workplaceweirdness.substack.com/ Join our YouTube community for exclusive content and more! https://www.youtube.com/@WorkplaceWeirdPod/community Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or workplace-specific advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified professionals for their individual situations.
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    30 min
  • What Human Leaders Need To Do In The Age of AI with Erica Keswin | S3E2

    What Human Leaders Need To Do In The Age of AI with Erica Keswin | S3E2
    Oct 14 2026
    Return-to-office is making people lonelier, AI is changing the rules of leadership, and most companies are still getting the human part of work wrong. Maya Kadar Kovalsky and workplace strategist Erica Keswin break down what actually makes workplaces feel connected, productive, and worth showing up for. Maya and Erica unpack why five days a week in the office is usually unnecessary, why some offices drain energy while others create real momentum and why intentional in-person days matter more than attendance for attendance’s sake. Erica Keswin is a bestselling author and internationally recognized speaker focused on human-centered leadership, employee engagement, and the future of work. She is the author of Bring Your Human to Work, Rituals Roadmap, and The Retention Revolution, and her LinkedIn Learning courses on human leadership have been watched by more than 120,000 people. Chapters: 00:00 — Why being in the office doesn’t guarantee connection 03:41 — Why “we’re like family here” can backfire 05:42 — Finding the office-day sweet spot 08:10 — Apprenticeship and why early-career employees value the office 09:23 — The research behind the Spaghetti Project 11:09 — The “magic question” for building workplace rituals 12:57 — Turning a daily habit into a meaningful ritual 15:05 — What leaders misunderstand about employee needs 17:25 — Staying human in the age of AI 19:24 — Why thank yous and feedback should stay personal Resources and Links: The Official Workplace Weirdness Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/workplaceweirdnesspodcast Erica Keswin: · Website :https://ericakeswin.com/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericakeswin/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericakeswin Maya Kadar Kovalsky · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayakadar/ Workplace Weirdness™ · Email: info@workplace-weirdness.com · Website: workplace-weirdness.com · Instagram: @workplaceweirdpod · Tiktok: @workplaceweirdpod · Substack: https://workplaceweirdness.substack.com/ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or workplace-specific advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified professionals for their individual situations.
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    28 min
  • Can Politics and Work Ever Mix? Van Jones on Why Disagreeing Agreeably Is Getting Harder | Workplace Weirdness S3 E1

    Can Politics and Work Ever Mix? Van Jones on Why Disagreeing Agreeably Is Getting Harder | Workplace Weirdness S3 E1
    Sep 23 2026
    Welcome to Workplace Weirdness Season 3! Maya Kadar Kovalsky kicks off the season with a special guest, VAN JONES, a political commentator, social entrepreneur, CNN host, Emmy Award-winning producer, bestselling author, and founder of Dream Machine Innovation Lab and Rapport. Join a fascinating conversation about working across radically different environments, from the rules of working in the White House to Silicon Valley to the future of AI in the workplace. Van and Maya explore why psychological strength matters more than psychological safety and why the best managers need better tools to navigate a diverse, distributed, and divided workforce. If you manage people, lead teams, or just want to understand how humans actually work together, this episode is packed with practical insight and motivation. Chapters: 00:00 - Disagreeing agreeably 04:28 - Workplace slogans: Keep It, Kill It, or Fix It 09:47 - Can we be apolitical at work? 14:41 - Psychological safety versus psychological strength 18:18 - The three D workplace: diverse, distributed, divided 19:55 - Why Rapport exists and what problem it solves 25:47 - Why managers need help interpreting people data 28:59 - Technology can bring out the worst in people 29:39 - Culture shock across different work environments 35:10 - The weirdness of living and speaking on live TV 39:20 - High-amplitude careers come with real lows 44:43 - Final thoughts on Rapport and a free consultation offer Resources and Links: The Official Workplace Weirdness Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/workplaceweirdnesspodcast Rapport · Website: www.rapport.co Offer to our listeners: A 30-minute leadership and talent development strategy audit. Receive a complimentary, private 30-minute Leadership & Talent Development Strategy Session to uncover opportunities and sharpen your talent strategy. Email hi@rapport.co and mention "Workplace Weirdness Podcast”. Van Jones · Rapport Website: www.rapport.co · Website: https://www.vanjones.net/ · Instagram: @vanjones68 · YouTube: @vanjones68 · Tiktok: @vanjones68 · Substack:https://vanjones.substack.com/ Maya Kadar Kovalsky · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayakadar/ Workplace Weirdness™ · Email: info@workplace-weirdness.com · Website: workplace-weirdness.com · Instagram: @workplaceweirdpod · Tiktok: @workplaceweirdpod · Substack: https://workplaceweirdness.substack.com/ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or workplace-specific advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified professionals for their individual situations.
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    46 min
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