Ep. 420: "Assume Good Intentions" – Everyday Resilience, Workplace Culture and Reimagining the Office with Rob Clark of Cushman & Wakefield

Rob Clark is a Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield where he is designing client strategies at the intersection of experiences and real estate, while also sharing his story as an accomplished motivational speaker and author of "Everyday Resilience for Everyday Heroes" and The Resilient Worker blog. Mike Petrusky asks Rob why he believes that assuming good intentions and maintaining positivity are essential strategies for workplace and facility management professionals who often face adversity and competing interests. They explore the power of human connection, collaboration, and community through organizations like IFMA and discuss the role of the FM in the future of the built environment. The workplace has shifted from being a mandatory destination to a chosen environment, making thoughtful workplace strategy, culture, and design more important than ever and Rob says that facility managers play a key role in creating safe, comfortable, and collaborative environments. Personal resilience, a growth mindset, and the ability to appreciate diverse perspectives can contribute to a more positive, empathetic, and productive workplace culture, so Mike and Rob offer the encouragement and inspiration you will need to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-clark-2b93622/ Read Rob's blog and get the books: https://www.resilientworker.net/ Learn more about Cushman & Wakefield: https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/