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Working Conversations

Working Conversations

Written by: Dr. Janel Anderson
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Join Dr. Janel Anderson for actionable insights on leadership, workplace dynamics, and the future of work. Rooted in UX Thinking, these episodes help you lead by design—not default—with practical strategies to boost your clarity, effectiveness, and influence in today’s fast-changing, tech-driven workplace. Tune in for practical strategies, cutting-edge trends, and fresh perspectives that help you lead better, work smarter, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

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  • #253: Hybrid Work Isn’t Broken. The Infrastructure Is.
    Feb 2 2026

    Episode 253: Hybrid Work Isn’t Broken. The Infrastructure Is.

    In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson examines the true barriers to successful remote and hybrid work. Drawing on an opinion piece by Justin Harlan of Tulsa Remote, she argues that productivity and career stagnation aren’t failures of remote work itself, but rather the result of not intentionally designing for human connection. Dr. Janel explains how programs like Tulsa Remote succeed by treating community as infrastructure, not a perk. She encourages listeners to identify and redesign structural gaps in their own organizations, inspiring a more deliberate approach to connection, collaboration, and career growth in the modern workplace.

    Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/253

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    17 mins
  • #252: What a Coffee Spill Taught Me About Leadership
    Jan 26 2026

    Episode 252: What a Coffee Spill Taught Me About Leadership

    In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explores how everyday mistakes, like forgetting a coffee cup under the Keurig, reveal deeper leadership lessons. She explains the difference between slips and mistakes, and why it’s important to design systems that can anticipate our human errors. Using relatable stories, Dr. Janel makes the case for building “reservoirs” in organizational life, like buffers and recovery systems that prevent small human errors from turning into disasters. With practical examples and a human-centered lens, this episode empowers listeners to rethink accountability and design workplaces where being human and making mistakes are expected and gracefully managed for better outcomes.

    Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/252

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    12 mins
  • #251: What Your Calendar Says About Your Values
    Jan 19 2026

    Episode 251: What Your Calendar Says About Your Values

    In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explores the connection between how we spend our time and what we truly value. She reveals that our calendars, as well as the daily routines outside of scheduled events, offer the clearest insight into our real priorities, often more so than mission statements or lists of stated values. Through personal stories and practical examples, she guides listeners in interpreting their calendars as “treasure maps” to their core values and offers gentle suggestions for recalibrating priorities. Whether in work or personal life, you’ll discover actionable ways to align your time with what matters most to you.

    Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/251

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    22 mins
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