The Business Emergency Room Podcast
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Workplace Mental Health Triage Tools from The Mental Health Comedian
Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to a trusted friend, a mental health professional, or a crisis hotline in your area.Workplace mental
Information Overload: The Silent Drain on Creativity and Efficiency
Overwhelmed by the flood of data in today's fast-paced business environment? This discussion dives into the critical issue of "information inflation," where 90% of existing data has been generated in just the past two years. The constant influx of redunda
The Anatomy of Readiness: Emergency Preparedness & Response at Tulane University
Emergencies test the resilience and adaptability of individuals and organizations, but preparation makes the difference between chaos and control. In this insightful conversation, Meredith Beers, Associate Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response a
Leadership in Turmoil: Turning Workplace Dysfunction into Collaboration
Picture a workplace where chaos thrives, not because people lack talent, but because communication falters and goals feel uninspiring. Could the solution to this turmoil lie in something as simpleand powerfulas better communication and inspired goal-set
Crisis Talk: Turning Chaos into Strategic Communication
When disaster strikes and reputations are on the line, are you ready to communicate your way through the storm? Effective crisis communication is a cornerstone of business resilience, as highlighted in this discussion with Melissa Hodgson, a seasoned PR a
Decision Deadlock: Moving out of Paralysis into Action ASAP
In a fast-paced business world, decision paralysis is a major obstacle in business, stalling innovation and financial success. Maartje tackles this issue head-on, highlighting how fear, overwhelming data, high stakes, and unclear objectives often keep lea
Bridging Generations: Navigating Family Business Succession
Family-run businesses are rich with legacy, but they can also harbor complexities, especially when facing generational transitions. Navigating these critical transitions takes more than a solid business plan; it requires wisdom, respect, and sometimes, a
An Overdose of Change: Breaking Free from Fatigue and Chaos
Change overdose is real, and its draining your business. With 73% of organizations facing change saturation and nearly half of employees experiencing fatigue from constant shifts, its clear that too much change is overwhelming teams and killing producti
Harnessing Networks: Solving Big Problems Fast | 014
When crisis hits, the strength of your network can be the key to survival. Dr. Sumit D. Chowdhury, founder and president of Green Earth X and creator of the Gaia platform, joins the show to talk about the power of networks during emergencies and how they
Two Sides of the Emergency: Offshore Response vs. Onshore Failures | 013
When emergencies hit, clear communication can make all the differenceespecially when its lacking. In this episode, Maartje and her husband, Eelco, dive into the communication gaps they experienced during a serious offshore incident. Eelco was on the pla