In Episode 110, we are joined by Dr. Gena Cox, IO psychologist, executive coach, and author of Leading Inclusion. We explore what it really takes to create workplaces where everyone thrives. Gina introduces her R-E-D-I framework (Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) and explains why respect must come first to build trust and meaningful inclusion.

You can find Dr. Cox on her website (https://genacox.com/) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/genacox/).

You can buy Leading Inclusion here (https://genacox.com/product/leading-inclusion-book/).

You can download 25 Ways and sign up for Dr. Cox’s email newsletter here (https://genacox.com/respectebo25ways/).

In episode 109, we sit down with Drs. Ian Katz and Shelly Rauvola, co-editors of a groundbreaking special issue in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Together, we explore how current public policy changes in the United States are reshaping the world of work, from employee well-being and marginalized worker experiences to the future of I-O psychology education and research.

Key takeaways include:

* How policy changes impact HR practices, training, and organizational functioning

* The chilling effect of political climates on academic freedom and research

* Why behavioral scientists must engage in policy conversations

* How I-O psychology can respond using existing theories and evidence-based practices

* A call to action for researchers and practitioners to advocate for worker dignity and evidence-based decision-making

This episode is essential listening for anyone invested in the future of work, science advocacy, and the role of IO psychology in shaping policy.

Find the special issue here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/industrial-and-organizational-psychology/issue/380836BA2B93123CE626AACDCB5DF7DA

Find Ian Katz here: https://csh.depaul.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-a-z/Pages/psychology/ian-katz.aspx

Find Shelly Rauvola here: https://csh.depaul.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-a-z/Pages/psychology/shelly-rauvola.aspx

In episode 108, we chat with Justin Weinhardt to explore his recent research on ADHD in the workplace. Drawing from a multi-day study of employees with ADHD, they unpack how daily symptom fluctuations impact engagement—and how job crafting can serve as a powerful, science-backed strategy for managing attention and motivation at work.

Key insights include:

* Why ADHD symptoms vary day-to-day and how that affects work performance

* The surprising effectiveness of adding fun and variety to tasks

* Why reducing workload isn’t always the best solution

* How organizations can foster environments that support mental health disclosure

* What all employees can learn from ADHD coping strategies

Whether you’re a manager, researcher, or someone navigating ADHD at work, this episode offers practical tools and a fresh perspective on neurodiversity and workplace well-being.

Check out the original paper here: https://link-springer-com.ezproxy2.library.colostate.edu/article/10.1007/s10869-025-10065-0

You can find Dr. Weinhardt here: https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/justin-weinhardt