{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a6fab1455cdce603414631c/6855d8830bed216db76f11aa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Workplace Cultures: Practical Ways to Engage with Jo Wong Dan Szuc","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5a6fab1455cdce603414631c/1750456489558-fa7012c4-112c-407d-8b24-130b9f6b89b4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>UX consultants Dan Szuc and Jo Wong observe peer-to-peer connection sorely missing in workplace culture and discuss how a lack of empathy and poor conduct in business settings contribute to high disengagement rates. From a UX consultancy perspective, they point out the importance of collective responsibility, empathy, and human soft skills that are harder to master. Drawing parallels between workplace dynamics and their experiences in theater and education, their view offers a different way of seeing workplace culture and the need for a cultural shift toward intentional, meaningful interactions. Their books, 'Make Meaningful Work' and 'Make Meaningful Culture,' offer practical insights for fostering a healthier work environment.</p><p>The summary below was AI-generated using Descript.</p><p>00:00&nbsp;Introduction and Guest Introduction</p><p>00:21&nbsp;Discussing Workplace Culture and Disengagement</p><p>01:18&nbsp;Dan and Joe's Journey in UX</p><p>02:42&nbsp;The Importance of Empathy in the Workplace</p><p>05:15&nbsp;Dan's Story: From Drama to Business Culture</p><p>06:54&nbsp;Fundamentals of Successful Culture</p><p>12:13&nbsp;Challenges in Modern Workplaces</p><p>19:39&nbsp;The Role of Education in Shaping Culture</p><p>22:25&nbsp;AI and the Future of Work</p><p>27:05&nbsp;The Problem with Short-Termism and Attention Spans</p><p>28:01&nbsp;Practical Approaches to Education</p><p>28:35&nbsp;The Importance of Curiosity in Learning</p><p>30:08&nbsp;Engagement and Responsibility in Schools</p><p>32:57&nbsp;Avoidance and Responsibility in Workplaces</p><p>33:49&nbsp;The Role of Process in Work Culture</p><p>35:16&nbsp;Introducing the SPARKLE Framework</p><p>44:17&nbsp;The Impact of Early Life Experiences</p><p>49:10&nbsp;Promoting Meaningful Work and Culture</p><p>50:21&nbsp;Final Thoughts and Resources</p><p><br></p><p>Find them here:</p><p>Subscribe to their newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/make-meaningful-work-7327884648296972288</p><p>Find them here: https://www.makemeaningfulwork.com/</p><p>https://www.apogeehk.com/</p><p>https://www.makemeaningfulwork.com/books</p><p>https://www.amazon.com/dp/173792823X?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520</p><p>https://www.makemeaningfulwork.com/about</p><p><br></p><p>Host Dawna Jones has been podcasting since 2008. She specializes in providing insights that make sense of everyday life and provides skills, and practices for visionary resilience and adaptive thinking. www.DawnaJones.com</p><p><br></p><p>The Inspirational Insights podcast is on the Feedspot list for most inspirational podcasts.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwGFK6RwZ5xUYBc4c0OBH%2BLVhT%2BfvG%2BfmFd33S%2F3nFfexZCEUGRnj5BkKx0r74w7A9Y9S8PYa5uEe3ccaxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFQkeRvfhoV3hHEoWFVgUBFrHElEBr5dXJiZOIxJZDQRU%2BhtBBO%2BSTBQpWSTgJAr6S%2F0YRtG2ZR%2Fp6h7h10QXB0nWFRPz5pNKJytXFhVECQJHAhsOwPSnWRjzJRcgURAEXQ4f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcast.feedspot.com/inspirational_podcasts/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwGFK6RwZ5xUYBc4c0OBH%2BLVhT%2BfvG%2BfmFd33S%2F3nFfexZCEUGRnj5BkKx0r74w7A9Y9S8PYa5uEe3ccaxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFQkeRvfhoV3hHEoWFVgUBFrHElEBr5FKIRdJGhJTA%2F5UDB9LBuGiUiIkRh0QVRP5SfoiVgevbU8YG0kaFSLazBzP4xvEpo1cJRkiF%2BJECvpHDSRU%2BeSNTiAXTh3dERgOVv7sIvrvmlUiLVoh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcast.feedspot.com/canadian_inspirational_podcasts/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Please like and subscribe if this discussion inspires you to shift your perspective on a complex topic.</p><p>Substack and YouTube subscribers get advanced publication.</p><p>Subcribe to Substack here: https://dawnajones.substack.com/</p><p>And the podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/8kU4Sd4b21c?si=uSPnyIMJJhRL07dy (links to this episode on live stream).</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Dawna Jones"}