The workplace is changing rapidly. Emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and an unprecedented workforce transition demand a new set of skills for those on the frontline. In this episode,...

The rate of change organizations face has grown over the past decade. Most subject matter experts agree this trend will only increase with time. In this episode, podcast host Joe White highlights the...

Most supervisors find themselves in a race with the clock every day. A universal norm is that there’s seemingly never enough time to get everything done. Developing skills and employing best...

Safety management systems have evolved with time and great advancements have been made in injury prevention efforts. That said, employees still take short cuts and routinely engage in at-risk...

Reaching and connecting with employees requires more than an exchange of information. To do so most effectively, supervisors must learn to convey details using communication styles that align with...

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. More than ever, supervisors must recognize signs it exists and intervene for the purpose of helping bring about resolution. In this episode, host Joe White...

Good leaders are important, but great leaders can significantly impact the success of their teams and organizations. Great leaders can connect with their teams through open communication, regular...

Workplace burnout is a trending topic and an area of growing concern for many companies. Directly attributed to unmanaged stress, AEU LEAD Director and SoS host Joe White identifies common causes of...

We often think of a student when someone refers to a capstone project. We think of someone finishing the last year of a 4-year college or the final year of a master's program. It's generally a way...

The ability to effectively set and consistently achieve goals is highly valued in the workplace. It’s also very rare. In this SoS podcast episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White shares five suggestions...

While supervisors seldom develop DE&I strategy, they do shape workplace culture through daily management practices. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White offers suggestions for ways...

Given that a majority of the incoming generation struggles with mental health, companies have an unprecedented need to prepare for the inevitable challenges they will face. In this episode, host Joe...

Employee engagement is a byproduct of the employee’s experience. Supervisors are a primary contributor to experiences direct reports have and are in the best possible position to affect levels of...

Supervisors in labor-dependent industries typically rely on authoritative management practices in the performance of their job. This leadership style is among the least preferred by Gen Z. In this...

Gen Z's integration into the workforce has not been easy for many organizations; especially those in labor-intensive industries. In this episode, host Joe White highlights job traits valued by the...

Most of us recognize that clear communication is necessary for a supervisor to be successful. We often think of communication as a dialogue between two people, but there is more to it than that. What...

On average, organizational change efforts achieve desired objectives less than 30% of the time. When frontline resources aren’t engaged or involved, the rate of success drops to less than 10%. In...

Not everyone is meant to be a supervisor, nor are all supervisors qualified for the job. However, many people find themselves in that position solely because they have worked in a field/industry for...

It may seem like the word "mindful” and its derivatives have been skyrocketing in popularity in the last few years. However, the words "mindful or mindfulness" can be traced back to the fifth century...

The term "quiet quitting" has gone viral. In the third quarter of 2022, its global online search frequency increased by more than 9,000%! In this episode, we describe what it means, discuss its...