Listen "Soft Skills, Big Impact: Leadership Lessons from the Wiz feat. Tajiri Brackens"
Episode Synopsis
What does it take to build a workplace people actually want to be part of? Dr. Tajiri Brackens - aka the Workplace Wizard - joins us to unpack the underrated power of soft skills, intentional energy, and relationship-driven leadership. From decades of experience across industries (and a surprisingly brilliant take on The Wiz), Tajiri shares how simplicity, storytelling, and self-awareness can drive real results inside organizations.Key Takeaways:→ Why relationships, not just results, are the secret to retention and performance → How to identify personality styles using candy (yes, candy!) to manage teams better → What it means to be an energy giver and how to spot when you're notKey Moments00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:42 The Origin Story01:21 The Power of Relationships in the Workplace06:17 The Workplace Wizard Concept07:49 Simplifying Leadership and Training10:41 Challenges in Organizational Change15:37 Energy Management and Team Dynamics19:11 Candy and Personality Types22:31 Influential People and Resources25:31 Conclusion and How to ConnectShare your thoughts - send us a textIt's time to say "goodbye" to the Sunday Scaries.Connect with AlyssaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssanolte/Subscribe to the Taking Back Monday Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7158635254474272768/Follow the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakingBackMondayPodFollow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@takingbackmondaypod
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