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Social learning methods to build skills, connections, and mindsets. The official account for #WorkingOutLoud & #WOL
New York, NY
Joined January 2017
This extraordinary program run by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach aims to build #resilience skills so people can thrive, even in challenging circumstances. #workingoutloud #WOL
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Can you equip everyday people to thrive, even amidst challenging circumstances? Can you do it without condescension but with celebration? This program run by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and...
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Students & teachers have used #workingoutloud in a dozen+ universities globally. Now we're using what we learned to design a new method just for them. https://t.co/mslQfp67mk
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More than a dozen universities have used the original Working Out Loud method. Based on these experiences, we now have a much clearer sense of what students need and how a new WOL method can help.
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Yesterday was the closing event for the latest #FrauenStärken (“strengthening women”) program. More than 6000 people participated in this program over the years, and they have shown me that strength comes in many guises. #workingoutloud
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Yesterday was the closing event for the latest #FrauenStärken (“strengthening women”) program. More than 6000 people participated in this program over the years, and they have shown me that strength...
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A story of "perseverance and dedication for the betterment of all." #workingoutloud
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A story of perseverance and dedication for the betterment of all.
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It’s easy for orgs to split into factions, for cultures to develop where it feels like “every man for himself.” But with the right kinds of interventions we can create workplaces that are more collaborative & compassionate. #workingoutloud
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It’s easy for organizations to split into factions, for cultures to develop where it feels like “every man for himself.” But with the right kinds of interventions and interactions, we can create...
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So we made a kind of pact. “Let’s remember this moment,” we said, “if ever we have a disagreement or difficulty.” Just knowing it was there was enough. https://t.co/1dvQTxho88
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So we made a kind of pact. “Let’s remember this moment,” we said, “if ever we have a disagreement or difficulty.” Just knowing it was there was enough.
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The parable of The Sword of Damocles had a clear lesson: “those in positions of power can never rest and truly enjoy that power.” Times have changed. https://t.co/Yr7WeIZPL9
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The parable of The Sword of Damocles had a clear lesson: “those in positions of power can never rest and truly enjoy that power.” Times have changed.
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Help new employees feel like they belong. Before it’s too late. https://t.co/K1bFTfpqgS
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Help new employees feel like they belong. Before it’s too late.
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On the 1st Wednesday of every month, a growing group of us celebrate someone who made a positive difference in our lives. This month, I'm celebrating someone who has been my teacher & role model for over forty years: @AMiserandino
#ICelebrateYou
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On the first Wednesday of every month, a small but growing group of us will celebrate someone who made a positive difference in our lives. This month, I want to celebrate someone who has been my...
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From identifying "hospitalism" to knowing what makes children thrive in hospitals to making changes in institutional practices took 100+ years. How long will it take to make the changes needed for adults to thrive in the workplace? #workingoutloud #WOL
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Employees are not thriving at work and they haven’t been for a very long time. What if we knew the reasons why? How long would it take for conventional wisdom and workplace practices to change?
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What do you do when your boss cares more about control and preserving their authority than about doing what’s right for the company and its people? https://t.co/JHEntj1Pw4
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What do you do when your boss cares more about control and preserving their authority than about doing what’s right for the company and its people?
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Without a purposeful intervention, new employees won’t just be oriented into their new company, they’ll be assimilated. And our ways of working won’t get better. #workingoutloud #WOL #onboarding
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I used to think a new generation of employees would, inevitably, make companies more open and collaborative, maybe even kinder. But what I see is that young new joiners don’t change the company. The...
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In a few minutes, on the first Wednesday of each month, you can brighten someone’s day and create ripples of positivity and kindness. Here’s how. #ICelebrateYou #workingoutloud #WOL
https://t.co/XtZMVOpy9d
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In a few minutes, on the first Wednesday of each month, you can brighten someone’s day and create ripples of positivity and kindness. Here’s how.
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Our new SPANISH and FRENCH translations make it easier to connect and empower more people in more places. #workingoutloud #WOL
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Our newest translations make it easier to connect and empower more people in more places.
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What makes someone care more about their job? Yenny’s story shows how self-determination can change how you view your job—and enable you to have a positive influence on 1000s of people. Even in a New York coffee shop. #workingoutloud
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What makes someone care more about their job? About the people they serve? Yenny’s story shows how intrinsic motivation, pride of workmanship, and a sense of community can fundamentally change how...
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Here’s the full paper on WOL effectiveness in the Journal of Workplace Learning. It answers 2 questions: Can a social learning program change people’s behavior & sense of empowerment? Can these changes stick? (Spoiler: Yes & Yes.) #workingoutloud #WOL
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Can a social learning program change people’s behavior and sense of empowerment? If so, can these changes stick? “Yes” and “Yes”. This post summarizes the study, its findings, and ideas for future...
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"Alas for those that never sing, But die with all their music in them!" Who are the Voiceless at work? #workingoutloud #WOL
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We must seek ways to give a voice to "those that never sing" so they can offer “all their music in them.” When we humanize the workplace in this way, we make work and life richer for all of us.
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Why would you choose to be invisible, knowing you limit your effectiveness and opportunities? --> Fear, uncertainty, and lack of confidence. #workingoutloud
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It’s such a waste, and not at all uncommon. I meet many smart, experienced people, working in modern companies, who limit their opportunities and effectiveness by standing quietly on the sidelines,...
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The US post office has 600,000 human beings working there & they come into contact with dozens of customers or colleagues every day. What if more of those 600,000 employees were like Ms. Williams? What kind of difference would that make? #workingoutloud
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The US post office has almost 600,000 human beings working there. On average they may come into contact with dozens of customers or colleagues every day. What if more of those 600,000 employees were...
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If you could choose one word to mark your intention for this year, what would it be? #workingoutloud #WOL
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Your one word can be a kind of guidepost, something that reminds you of the direction you want to head in. It can be another way to express what you intend to do and be. What will your one word be?...
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