Leaderhood & Parentship

#71 - Welcome back! This week we’re talking about the science of happiness. First, we banter about marketing trends and how they relate to Shane’s work with leaders. Then, we dive into what the “science” of happiness is. Can happiness really be measured? Is it what we think it is? What does it mean for those of us who don’t experience it deeply? And, can it be disordered? Then, Shane breaks down the key distinction between eudaemonic and hedonic happiness. If you have follow-up questions, you can always reach us at [email protected]. To learn more about today’s topic, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ https://www.culturesmithinc.com/Show Notes:[00:30] Updates on how Morgan’s Trend Report performed. [04:00] Some of our favourite podcasts. [09:35] Are brands afraid of nicheing down?[11:00] Getting into today’s main topic: The Science of Happiness. [13:00] Why pain is required for happiness. [17:00] What is the science of happiness?[20:00] What is happiness?[23:00] Happiness vs contentment and what happens for high achievement oriented people. [29:50] The day Shane gave up golf.[31:50] What is the “science” component of happiness. [33:15] Normal happiness vs disordered thinking. [37:00] Explaining the terms we’ll be discussing on next week’s episode. [40:10] Eudaemonic vs hedonic happiness. [42:00] Why authenticity is critical for happiness.Mentioned in this Episode:Trend Report: https://scanclub.substack.com/p/what-digital-audiences-want-in-2024 Podcasts: 99% Invisible; Exit 5; Content, BrieflyDynasty Documentary on Apple TVCultureSmith Inc.: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/ 

#70 - In most episodes Shane will reference books that have transformed the way he thinks and how CultureSmith operates. For this episode, we break down the 3 most transformational books he’s ever read. With each book he shares the key points that are important for leaders and parents, anything he disagrees with, and what moment sticks with him. Shane even shares the story that always makes him emotional. Then, we get his to-read list for Q1 of 2024. If you enjoyed this episode, let us know and we’ll do a follow-up!If you have follow-up questions, you can always reach us at [email protected]. To learn more about today’s topic, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ https://www.culturesmithinc.com/Show Notes:[00:40] The inspiration for this episode. [04:30] Book 1: The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. [06:30] The key takeaway from the book. [09:30] The part of the book that makes Shane emotional.[18:30] Leadership and loneliness. [20:50] Was there anything Shane disagreed with the author about?[22:35] Book 2: Atomic Habits by James Clear. [33:30] The law of consistency. [34:50] Was there anything Shane disagreed with the author about?[35:45] Book 3: Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy. [47:00] What’s on Shane’s list to read this year. Mentioned in this Episode:The Culture Code by Daniel CoyleAtomic Habits by James ClearGood Inside by Dr. Becky KennedyAnatomy of a Breakthrough by Adam AlterPsych by Paul BloomHow Minds Change by David McRaneyArticle about “languishing,” by Adam Grant: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html CultureSmith Inc.: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/ 

#69 - A lack of motivation, increased negativity about the self and others, a lack of pride in work… These are all common symptoms of burnout that we’ve normalized in today’s society. And, we don’t need to. In this episode, Shane breaks down what burnout is, which industries it shows up most in, how leaders can determine if an employee is facing burnout, and how to remedy the condition based on your Cognitive Colour. If you have follow-up questions, you can always reach us at [email protected]. To learn more about today’s topic, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ https://www.culturesmithinc.com/Show Notes:[00:30] Shane’s taking a new course at Harvard![06:15] The Morgan Berna Award. [07:30] Why we’re talking about burnout today. [11:40] How CultureSmith views burnout. [17:15] Is burnout more physical or emotional?[18:10] Which industries Shane see burnout in the most. [23:00] What leaders should watch for to determine an employee is facing burnout. [25:50] The remedy for burnout based on your Cognitive Colour. [40:00] Why Shane no longer talks to leaders about motivation. [47:30] What to focus on when you’re feeling burnt out. [50:20] How burnout looks at work vs at home. [57:20] Things parents can teach their kids to help them avoid burnout. Mentioned in this Episode:Article about “languishing,” by Adam Grant: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html CultureSmith Inc.: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/ 

#68 - What does it cost you to be kind? Sometimes, that cost is giving up the chance to be cruel. In this episode, Shane breaks down what cruelty is and why we choose to engage in the behaviour. Shane explains the rationalizing behind cruelty, how each Cognitive Colour experiences cruelty, and what leaders get wrong about it. Then, we flip it to the home and talk about the ways cruelty shows up in our family life. If you have follow-up questions, you can always reach us at [email protected]. To learn more about today’s topic, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ https://www.culturesmithinc.com/Show Notes:[00:30] Why Shane’s building’s elevator never works. [04:50] Why we’re talking about cruelty. [09:00] The definition of cruelty. [11:20] How each Cognitive Colour experiences cruelty. [23:15] Biggest misconceptions about cruelty from a leadership and organizational perspective. [29:45] What you’ll see and hear if cruelty is a problem at work.[32:00] Is gossip cruel?[35:00] Barriers to dealing with cruelty. [40:30] Differences between cruelty at work and at home. [49:30] What you’ll see and hear if cruelty is a problem in a couple.[52:30] Takeaways from this episode.  Mentioned in this Episode:Northwestern University speech: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2023/06/commencement-class-of-2023/ CultureSmith Inc.: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/ 

#67 - What does it cost you to be kind? No, really. There is a cost associated with kindness that often we aren’t willing to pay. Why? That’s the focus of this episode. Shane first breaks down the defining components of kindness. Then, we explore why kindness is important, how it is viewed in both neuroscience and psychology, and common misconceptions leaders have about kindness. Shane explains why kindness needs to go both ways in the workplace (it is not only the responsibility of the leader) and how our actions can be perceived so differently from our intentions. We close the episode with a discussion around kindness in the home and a teaser on how this all relates to our next episode: Cruelty. If you have follow-up questions, you can always reach us at [email protected]. To learn more about today’s topic, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ https://www.culturesmithinc.com/Show Notes:[00:35] Thoughts on the cold weather in Calgary and catching up on how January is going. [03:30] Shane’s question about email marketing. [08:30] Getting into today’s topic: Kindness. [10:30] A simple, tactical definition of kindness. [13:30] Self vs social rewards. [16:10] How does each Cognitive Colour experience kindness?[23:10] How kindness is viewed from neuroscience and psychology. [26:00] The biggest misconception leaders have about kindness. [32:00] Examples of how our actions are perceived so differently. [37:45] Comparing a team where kindness is optimized vs not. [40:30] Barriers individuals face with kindness. [50:30] Kindness at the home vs the workplace. [52:30] Misconceptions about kindness from a parenting perspective. [56:20] Key takeaways from this episode and the show overall. [60:20] How this ties to next week’s episode: cruelty. Mentioned in this Episode:Book: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanCultureSmith Inc.: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/