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Mind Your Work
by Jose Espinoza; Nicholas Bremner
A podcast about social science and work
Episodes
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MYW S03 Episode 05 – Data Literacy Part 3: Communication and Storytelling with Data
Time to pull it all together! In this episode, we wrap up our mini-series on data literacy by discussing how to communicate effectively using data. We cover important things to consider when preparing your talk (or write-up), knowing your audience, and effectively structuring your message. We…
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MYW S03 Episode 04 – Data Literacy Part 2: Analyzing Data
Okay, we’ve got a research question and some data! Now what? In this episode, we talk about common analytical techniques used in the social sciences (particularly industrial and organizational psychology) and what questions they can help answer. We also talk about the only “true” way to…
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MYW S03 Episode 03 – Data Literacy Part 1: Intro and Data Collection
Let’s talk about data literacy. Data is already ubiquitous in our day-to-day lives, so even if you don’t work with data directly, it’s still important to understand it. In this episode, we provide a brief introduction to our three part series on data literacy, which spans the issues of data...
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MYW Unscripted Episode 13 – Me, You, and All These Data
Data has become increasingly common in our day-to-day lives. It has become easier than ever to collect, analyze, and share data than ever before. What implications does this have for us and how we make decisions in organizations? In this episode we discuss the rise of data in society, some of the...
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MYW Unscripted Episode 12 – Essential Services
Essential services ensure that our continues to run, but things are a bit different during a pandemic. In this episode, we talk about some of the occupations that have graduated to essential and discuss how their new “value” has yet to reach employees. Timestamps: 1:10: What is an essential...
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MYW Unscripted Episode 11 - Universal Basic Income
If you received $1000 per month, no strings attached, how would you spend your time? In this episode, we discuss the concept of universal basic income. We cover some of its potential psychological consequences for the individual and the value of work itself. The conversation turns toward what…
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MYW S03 Episode 02 – COVID, Work, and Universal Human Needs
In this episode, we discuss how the COVID pandemic has affected the way we do our jobs and relate to each other at work. As I-O psychologists, we frame the issue from a human-centered perspective and use a popular (and well-supported) theory of motivation to unpack the challenges (and...
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MYW Unscripted Episode 10 – Unlimited Paid Time Off
Unlimited vacation! Sounds great, right? Not so fast. There are definitely upsides, but with greater freedom comes some potential disadvantages for both employees and organizations. In this Unscripted, Jose and Nicholas discuss some of these pros and cons, and talk about their own experiences…
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MYW Unscripted Episode 09 - Our Experiences with Sleep Tracking Apps
Back in Season 2, Jose and Nicholas talked about what the science says about sleep and work. They also committed to tracking their sleep and coming back to discuss their experiences in the future. In this Unscripted, Jose and Nicholas discuss their experiences with various sleep apps, whether...
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MYW S03 Episode 01 - Performance Appraisals
Performance appraisals are something most of us are familiar with and probably don’t really enjoy (unless you’re accustomed to getting great appraisals!) – that said, there have recently been more widespread grumblings about this organizational tradition. Is a shift in the fundamentals of...
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MYW S02 Episode 06 – Mentorship
Mentorship is a well-known concept that is ubiquitous in organizations and frequently depicted in popular media (remember Master Yoda? “Do. Or do not. There is no try”). This is for good reason as mentors are the teachers, guides, and confidants who help us grow and reach our potential. In this...
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MYW Unscripted Episode 08 – Cognitive Enhancing Drugs
In this episode, Jose and Nicholas discuss the thorny ethical issue of cognitive enhancement in the workplace. They cover what constitutes pharmacological cognitive enhancement (or PCE), talk about the norms around drug use, and explain how organizations benefit. They also discuss some of the...
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MYW Unscripted Episode 07 – What is Crunch Mode and Why is it Terrible
“Crunch Mode” may sound like a fun breakfast cereal, but it’s actually kind of a bummer. Crunch Mode is a controversial labour practice that is common in the video game industry. It involves long hours, high amounts of stress, and no extra pay. In this episode, Jose and Nicholas talk about where...
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MYW Unscripted Episode 06 – Pay Transparency
In this episode of Unscripted, Jose and Nicholas discuss their thoughts on the taboo of talking about pay with your coworkers. They cover their own ideas as to why this taboo is so prevalent, how it negatively impacts workers, and what organizations have to gain from being more transparent about...
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MYW S02 Episode 05 – The Importance of Sleep
We all know getting enough sleep is important, but a good night’s rest is often one of the first things we skip out on when life gets busy. In this episode, we cover the intersection between sleep and work. We outline some of the work-related consequences of lacking sleep, explain how work can...
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MYW Unscripted Episode 05 – Of Metrics and Interventions Part 2
In the second episode of a two-part series, Jose and Nicholas cover what went wrong with the NYPD’s system for tracking crimes and have a broader discussion around the challenges of picking metrics to incentivize behavior and drive performance. Timestamps: 0:40: Brief recap of part 1 and setup…
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MYW Unscripted Episode 04 - Of Metrics and Interventions
In the first episode of a two-part series, Jose and Nicholas use Reply All’s The Crime Machine episodes to talk about the importance of good metrics and what they mean for making successful changes in an organization. They also discuss the role of high-level leaders in ensuring that interventions...
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MYW Will Be Back in July!
Jose and Nicholas have been a little busier than usual lately so MindYourWork will take a break for June and be back in July with a new episode! Mentioned This Episode: Jose’s personal Twitter (@jae_noza) Nicholas’ personal Twitter (@nlbremner) MindYourWorkIO (@mindyourworkio) – Send us a tweet!...
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MYW S02 Episode 04 – Bad Behavior at Work
On this episode, Jose and Nicholas discuss the research on Counter-productive Work Behaviors (CWBs). CWB is the umbrella term that covers a wide variety of behaviors that intentionally harm the organization or other employees. We cover everything from theft and fraud to the newest kind of CWB to...
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MYW Unscripted Episode 03 - Jose and Nicholas Do Their Homework: Recruitment Videos
Almost a full season later, Jose and Nicholas finally get around to doing their homework! In this episode, we watch and discuss three very different recruitment videos mentioned in our episode on “What Attracts People to Organizations” (Season 1, Episode 6). We talk about some of the key messages...
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MYW S02 Episode 03 – What to Do About Burnout
Burnout is a commonly discussed topic these days, but what exactly is burnout and is it really a “millennial condition” as the popular press suggests it is? In this episode, we explain what it means to experience burnout at work and discuss some of the workplace challenges that often lead to...
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MYW Unscripted Episode 02 – Why Can’t We Hold All These Personality Models?
In this episode, Jose and Nicholas discuss Nicholas’ third favorite topic, personality models. In Season 1 Episodes 2–3, we discussed a single model of personality but there are many others out there. This time we talk about some of those other models and, boy, do we have opinions. Although we...
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MYW S02 Episode 02 – Psychological Safety
When was the last time you avoided speaking up or trying something new because you were afraid of what others might think or say about you? This is a common feeling in psychologically unsafe environments. This episode, we discuss what psychological safety is, why it is important to foster in work...
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MYW Unscripted Episode 01 - Football, Labor, and Gladiators
In the first episode of our new series, Unscripted, we use a video by Jon Bois of SBNation to jump into a discussion about careers that are considered works of passion, the possibility of consumers co-opting the labor that goes into a product, and how careful psychologists need to be when nudging...
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MYW S02 Episode 01 - Office 2.0 & Virtual Work Environments
If you work on a computer, you’ve likely been touched in some way by the advances that have made “Office 2.0” possible. In this episode, we discuss a key aspect of tech-enabled work environments: telework and virtual teams. We cover what the research says about the pros and cons of these...
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MYW S01 Episode 08 - What’s next for MindYourWork
The year is coming to a close so we take a few minutes to review Season 1 of MindYourWork and talk about some exciting new things happening in Season 2! Timestamps: 00:25: Introduction and thanks! 01:50: Adjustments to the release schedule 03:33: Our exciting new mini-series 06:40: A preview of...
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MYW S01 Episode 07 – The Power of Goals
We’ve all set goals that we never attain. The research says that goals, however, are one of the most powerful motivators we have access to. In this episode, we explore goal-setting theory and provide you with all the information you’ll need to design better goals and tap into their motivational...
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MYW S01 Episode 06 - What Attracts People to Organizations
What is it about an organization that makes it an attractive place to work? In this episode, we describe the process of organizational attraction from beginning to end and explain why someone would likely choose one organization over another. We also discuss modern strategies for engaging and...
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MYW S01 Episode 05 - Manager and Leader, Can You Be Both?
What’s the difference between leaders and managers? Are leaders born or made? In this episode, we answer these questions and discuss leadership through the lens of “transformational leadership” – a concise way of describing why leaders are so effective and held in such high regard. We conclude…
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MYW S01 Episode 04 – Mindfulness at Work
This episode focuses (no pun intended) on the practice of mindfulness and its implications for our behavior and personal experience at work. The hosts discuss everything from whether being mindful is something you’re born with or whether you can learn it to what are the potential negatives of...
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MYW S01 Episode 03 – Personality in the Workplace (Part 2)
In this episode, we keep the discussion going on personality to address different ways of measuring this concept and talk about where the future of personality assessment is headed. We cover how personality test results differ when you rate yourself versus when someone else rates you, and why…
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MYW S01 Episode 02 - Personality in the Workplace (Part 1)
Online personality tests can be fun and might teach you a little bit about yourself, but what is personality exactly? In this episode, we describe a popular science-based model of personality and talk about how this applies to the workplace. We also discuss how different personalities affect the...
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MYW S01 Episode 00 - An Introduction
Find out more about the hosts, Jose and Nicholas as they tell you about themselves and why they decided to create this podcast. Timestamps: 00:25: What is this podcast and why should you listen to it? 02:30: Introduction to Jose Espinoza 03:05: Introduction to Nicholas Bremner 03:46: Outro...
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MYW S01 Episode 01 - The 9-to-5 Workday
Ever wonder where the standard 8-hour workday came from? Is it really the best way for us to work? What alternatives are there? In this episode, we discuss these issues and more, summarizing some of the key research in this area to shed light on the familiar 9-to-5 workday. Timestamps: 00:40…
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MYW Soundbyte - A 30-second Primer
A 30-second introduction to the hosts, what the podcast is about, and why you should listen!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about social science and work
HOSTED BY
Jose Espinoza; Nicholas Bremner
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