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From Toxic to Tranquil: Wanting Work-Life Balance

June 10, 2023 patbenincasa Episode 49
From Toxic to Tranquil: Wanting Work-Life Balance
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Fill To Capacity (Where Heart, Grit and Irreverent Humor Collide)
From Toxic to Tranquil: Wanting Work-Life Balance
Jun 10, 2023 Episode 49
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In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Avi Olitzky explores complexities and detrimental effects of toxic work environments and offers invaluable insights for fostering a more balanced work life. With expert analysis, he discerns signs of workplace toxicity, and provides guidance in navigating the blurred boundaries of digital connectivity to cultivate a positive and fulfilling professional environment.

Tune in to find inspiration and transform your approach to achieving work-life harmony.

Rabbi Avi Olitzky is an author, speaker and former senior rabbi of Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, MN. He is president of the Olitzky Consulting Group, a firm that provides strategic planning, leadership development and organizational change to nonprofit groups, foundations, churches, and synagogues.

QUOTES

Rabbi Olitzky:   “It's less the characteristics of a toxic workplace and more how do you recognize toxicity.”

Rabbi Olitzky:  “...so many of us that have virtual meetings...even when we are in the office.  Sometimes those meetings take place in our homes. Sometimes those meetings take place in our cars...those meetings even take place outside in the parking lot of our kids' sports game. And that’s okay. But it also means there is no longer an on off switch to work time and family time."

Rabbi Olitzky:  “But in terms of maximizing the potential of your family, what does it mean to work for the company? What does it mean to offer an exceptional employee experience...to provide room for growth and a clear strategy for development and upgrading skills? There's so many different elements to make a safe and positive and retention excellent workplace.”

LINKS

Olitzky Consulting Group

A simple fix for a toxic work environment, Avi S. Olitzky, MINNPOST, August 17, 2022

‘You’re the Problem’: When They Spoke Up About Misconduct, They Were Offered Mental Health Services, Alisha Haridasani Gupta and Ruchika Tulshyan, New York Times July 28, 20218 Signs of a Toxic Work Environment, Cleveland Clinic healthessentials, January12, 2022 

  

 

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Show Notes

Send us a Text Message.

In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Avi Olitzky explores complexities and detrimental effects of toxic work environments and offers invaluable insights for fostering a more balanced work life. With expert analysis, he discerns signs of workplace toxicity, and provides guidance in navigating the blurred boundaries of digital connectivity to cultivate a positive and fulfilling professional environment.

Tune in to find inspiration and transform your approach to achieving work-life harmony.

Rabbi Avi Olitzky is an author, speaker and former senior rabbi of Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, MN. He is president of the Olitzky Consulting Group, a firm that provides strategic planning, leadership development and organizational change to nonprofit groups, foundations, churches, and synagogues.

QUOTES

Rabbi Olitzky:   “It's less the characteristics of a toxic workplace and more how do you recognize toxicity.”

Rabbi Olitzky:  “...so many of us that have virtual meetings...even when we are in the office.  Sometimes those meetings take place in our homes. Sometimes those meetings take place in our cars...those meetings even take place outside in the parking lot of our kids' sports game. And that’s okay. But it also means there is no longer an on off switch to work time and family time."

Rabbi Olitzky:  “But in terms of maximizing the potential of your family, what does it mean to work for the company? What does it mean to offer an exceptional employee experience...to provide room for growth and a clear strategy for development and upgrading skills? There's so many different elements to make a safe and positive and retention excellent workplace.”

LINKS

Olitzky Consulting Group

A simple fix for a toxic work environment, Avi S. Olitzky, MINNPOST, August 17, 2022

‘You’re the Problem’: When They Spoke Up About Misconduct, They Were Offered Mental Health Services, Alisha Haridasani Gupta and Ruchika Tulshyan, New York Times July 28, 20218 Signs of a Toxic Work Environment, Cleveland Clinic healthessentials, January12, 2022 

  

 

Today's episode is brought to you by the Joan of Arc Scroll Medal, a beautiful brass alloy medal, designed by award-winning artist, Pat Benincasa. This uniquely shaped medal is ideal for holiday or as a special occasion gift!    Visit www.patbenincasa-art.com
For international listeners the medal is available on Etsy.

Joan of Arc Scroll Medal
This brass alloy medal can be worn on a necklace, a keychain, dogtags, on a bag, or in your car.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.


Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcaster.

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