The Editor’s Note

Hello,

Happy Monday! This week’s newsletter is packed with learning opportunities, from engaging reading or listening experiences to attending virtual events on a number of work-related topics. Outside of the hands-on learning you do day-to-day through your work, I hope you’re able to fit in learning opportunities to stay sharp and in the know in this ever-evolving world of work.

Don’t forget to visit our website for ELE event descriptions and reserve your spot.

Enjoy!

Weekly Work Gem

“We all have hidden failures. Sharing your failures makes you stronger, not weaker.” – Leticia Gasca

Employee Learning and Engagement Events 

JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST FALL THOUGHT LEADER SERIES EVENT –  THE INTERGENERATIONAL APPROACH: FROM OPPOSITION TO OPTIMISTIC WITH DR. AERIAL ELLIS

Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021   |   Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm CST

This session will feature an open conversation about four generations at work and the gaps, challenges, advantages and opportunities this historic shift presents for organizations (for all leaders/managers; executives, deans, department heads, students). 

Participants will:  

• Learn the distinct influences and attributes for each generation in the workforce. 
• Discuss the different working styles and values associated with generational differences. 

• Identify best practices for communication. 
• Create an action plan towards the path of collaboration and productivity. 

Register Today!

REMOTE WORK: BEST PRACTICES & COMMON PITFALLS

Date: Thursday, September 16, 2021   |   Time: 1pm – 2pm CST

Register Here

CREATING PRESENTATIONS THAT STICK: DESIGN PRINCIPLES (PART 1)

Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021   |   Time: 10:30am – 12pm CST

Register Here

FIERCE. FOUNDATIONS

Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021   |   Time: 2pm – 4pm CST

Register Here

CREATING PRESENTATIONS THAT STICK: ENGAGING YOUR AUDIENCE (PART 2)

Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021   |   Time: 10:30am – 12pm CST

Register Here

****To learn more about upcoming workshops, please visit our website here. 

The Hybrid Hub

This week’s hybrid work feature:

Join Gallup experts Ben Wigert and Kristin Barry as they explore Gallup’s latest hybrid work findings and share why going back to work in the office has to be worth it.

Date: Thursday, October 7th   |   Time: 11:30am – 12 pm CST

Join via LinkedIn Live!

VU Hybrid Work Resources:

Vanderbilt University’s Hybrid and Remote Work Policy for Staff

Vanderbilt University’s Hybrid and Remote Work Toolkit

Campus Partner Opportunities

The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Work-Life Workshops for Fall

Imposter Syndrome: Feeling Like a Fraud | Stacey Satchell, Senior Academic Life Coach, The Graduate School

Date: Tuesday, October 5th   |   Time: 12pm

Register Here

Gaslighting in the Workplace, Heather Kamper, LCSW, EAP Clinical Counselor and Coordinator of the VUMC SHARE Center

Date: Thursday, November 4th   |   Time: 12pm

Register Here

Did You Know…?

Interested in learning more? Download the report for insights on:

• Who wants upskilling opportunities and who has access to them?
• How does upskilling benefit employees’ livelihoods?
• How does access to upskilling attract talent?
• What barriers face workers who want upskilling?

Virtual & Community Events

Gallup Presents: Create a Culture of Coaching

Register for this webinar to learn:

• How to use strengths-based coaching in your organization to maximize engagement and performance
• The unique role that coaches, champions and managers play in creating high-performance teams
• Best practices from top companies for employing a strengths-based coaching approach
• Steps you can take now to begin the transition to a culture of coaching

Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021   |   Time: 12pm CST

The speaker for this event, Josh MacFarland, is the Market Leader for Gallup in the Mid-Atlantic region and oversees workplace consulting and development engagements for large and mid-size clients.

Register Today!

WorkHuman Presents: The Lighthouse Effect – Nine Steps to Cultivating Everyday Gratitude

Here’s what you can expect:

• Gain actionable insights to create an organizational culture that drives engagement
• Learn how small, everyday moments of gratitude can be a bridge to inclusion and belonging
• Reflect on and develop a deeper appreciation for the human lighthouses in your own life

Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2021   |   Time: 11am CST

In times of adversity, a “human lighthouse” can illuminate the path ahead. Steve Pemberton – Workhuman^® CHRO and author of the upcoming book, “The Lighthouse Effect”, along with Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, COO of the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) – will share the impact that these steadfast, selfless people can have on your organization in this upcoming webinar.

Register Today!

Additional Learning Resources

FEATURED TALK

TED  | How to Stop Languishing and Start Finding Flow

Listen in less than 20 minutes!

Have you found yourself staying up late, joylessly bingeing TV shows and doomscrolling through the news, or simply navigating your day uninspired and aimless? Chances are you’re languishing, says organizational psychologist Adam Grant — a psychic malaise that has become all too common after many months of the pandemic. He breaks down the key indicators of languishing and presents three ways to escape that “meh” feeling and start finding your flow.

SUGGESTED READING

When Chance Encounters at the Water Cooler Are Most Useful

(Claire Cain Miller, The New York Times)

Autonomy Is the Absolute Key to Getting “The New World of Work” Right

(Sherilyn George-Clinton, Your Brain at Work Blog)

Leaders: Here Are 3 Ways to Guide Your Teams Through Continued Uncertainty

(Rebecca Weintraub and Steven Lewis, FastCompany)

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Happy Learning!

The Employee Learning & Engagement Team