The Love Monday Podcast
This podcast is devoted to showing people how to improve their lives by taking specific steps to love Monday just like Friday. Join host Ryan Houmand, author of "A Passion for Monday" as he and his guests break down exactly how you can love Monday just like Friday but for a different reason. For more information on how to Love Monday just like Friday go to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com
Episodes
98 episodes
Ep. 98 - Why Your Team Keeps Escalating (And How to Make It Stop)
Are customer and partner escalations on the rise in your company? If so — don’t blame your team. Blame your leadership habits.In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, we pull back the curtain on one of the most common ...
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Ep. 97: The Breaking Point: Why Employee Loyalty Is Dying — And What Leaders Must Do Now
Why are more employees disengaged, distrustful, and ready to leave than ever before? In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, I unpack a real-world story of a dedicated employee who gave her all to her company — only to be terminated ...
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Ep. 96: Why Managers Withhold Praise & Recogntion
In this episode, we explore the power of praise and why so many leaders miss the opportunity to lift their people up. I share a personal story about my daughter Lauren, who, after four years with a boss who only pointed out what she could do be...
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Ep. 95: Why They Really Want You Back in the Office
Let’s talk about the uncomfortable truth behind the return-to-office push.It’s not about culture. It’s not about collaboration. And it’s definitely not about those stale bagels in the breakroom.In this episode of...
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Bonus Episode: Unemployed? Here's how to get a job and love Monday again!
If you're dreading Mondays because your job drains the life out of you, this episode is for you. I’m walking you through my 12-step Bulletproof Process for landing a job that makes you actually look forward to Monday.Wh...
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Ep 94: It's Not Personal...Maybe It Should Be
They say, “It’s not personal—it’s just business.” But what happens when it is personal?In this raw and timely episode of the Love Monday Podcast, Ryan shares the heartbreaking story of his daughter, who was laid ...
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Ep 93: Another Simple Test of a Great Leader - Do They Want To Lead?
In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, Ryan Houmand explores a deceptively simple but powerful question: Do they want to lead?Many people step into management roles because it's the next rung on the ladder—but what...
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Ep 92: The Simplest Test of a Great Leader - Will They Lead?
In this episode of Love Monday, I ask a question every organization should be asking about their managers: Will they lead?Too many managers stay in the weeds, doing the work their teams should be doing—avoiding the hard, ...
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Ep 91: Why Are Our Standards For Leadership So Low?
In this episode of The Love Monday Podcast, I ask a tough but necessary question: Why do we keep settling for mediocre leadership? It started with a conversation I had with a friend. I dropped the stat from Gallup—that organiz...
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Ep 90: How to Test for a New and Better Boss (and Company)
If you’re job hunting, don’t just look for a better paycheck—look for a better boss. A great manager can make or break your experience at work, and finding the right leadership could be the key to loving Monday just as much as Friday.<...
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Ep 89: 12 Questions to Test If You’re in a Good Company (Or If You Should Get Out Now)
Not sure if you’re working for a good company with a great manager—or if you’re just surviving in a toxic workplace? In this episode, I break down 12 critical test questions to help you evaluate whether your manager and organiz...
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Ep 88: If Your Company Has Had Any Layoffs, GET OUT NOW!
Layoffs aren’t just unfortunate events—they’re a lagging indicator of management failure. In this episode, I break down why layoffs signal a lack of vision from upper management and how failing to coach employees and track product...
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Ep 87: Lindsey Carnett - Your Personal Brand and Reputation Managment
Your personal brand is more than just a LinkedIn profile—it’s how you show up in the world, online and off. In this episode, I sit down with branding expert Lindsey Carnett to talk about the power of building your personal brand through your ow...
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Ep 86: Robert Buckley - Maximizing AI and Never Forgetting that PEOPLE Create All Value
Can AI help build better leaders? Robert Buckley, Chief People Architect at Enveda, says yes—but only if you start with the right leadership philosophy. In this episode, Robert shares how AI and data-driven insights transform leadership develop...
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Ep 85: A Tale of Two Managers
It was the best of management; it was the worst of management. A tale of two managers, where one inspires their team to thrive, and the other leaves their team in disarray. In leadership, just like in Dickens’ classic A Tale of Two Cities, we s...
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Ep 84: Unlocking Success with the Service Profit Chain
What if the secret to organizational success is simpler than we think? In this episode, we explore the powerful Service Profit Chain and how it connects employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Drawing insights fr...
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Ep 83: Ryan's Rant (You might want to skip this episode)
I pushed record and started just talking about what's on my mind, the state of work, and the issues that impact it. It's kinda ugly, so strap in if you're going to listen.
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Ep 82: How to Stop People Managers from Managing Projects
In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, I tackle a common workplace challenge: people managers who get stuck managing projects instead of leading their teams. If you’re a senior leader, I’ll share actionable strategies to help your...
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Ep 81: Kaylene Fedor - Be Efficient with Things and Effective with People
In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, we sit down with Kaylene Fedor, Senior Manager of Recruiting at Enveda Biosciences, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and recruitment. Kaylene shares her insights on leve...
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Ep 80: Amy Skyles, EdD: Loyalty v. Complacency in the Workplace
In this insightful episode of the Love Monday Podcast, we sit down with Amy Skyles, Author and Human Resources Executive, to explore the powerful difference between complacency and loyalty in the workplace. Amy, who brings years of HR ...
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Ep 79: Unlocking the Future of Recruiting with Brian Fink: Navigating Trends, Technology, and Candidate Relationships
In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, host Ryan Houmand sits down with Brian Fink, a seasoned recruiter and thought leader in the talent acquisition space, to dive deep into the evolving world of recruitment. Brian sh...
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Ep 78: Anchored Achievers vs. Empowered Performers: Understanding Long-Term Role Holders
In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, Ryan dives into two common types of long-term role holders in the workplace: Anchored Achievers and Empowered Performers. Discover the key differences between these two personas...
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Ep 77: The Ugly Side of Reskilling : When Employees Look Like Chess Pieces
In this eye-opening episode, we explore the hidden pitfalls of employee reskilling and how it can lead to disengagement, high turnover, and unexpected costs for businesses. As companies rush to adapt to changing markets, they often move employe...
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