<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"&gt;Every employer loves proactive employees on their team. But what does proactivity in the workplace even mean? For the uninitiated, it is often confused with volunteerism, but in reality, it is the exact opposite. But what most people would agree on is that proactivity does wonders in productivity, efficiency, and efficacy at work. Dr. Joe Gray joins us in this World of Work episode to break this concept down. She discusses how people are motivated to manifest proactive behaviors, why there is a dark side to proactivity, and what its positive effects are when done right. Join in for a fruitful and insightful conversation!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The World of Work Podcast

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E186 - Proactivity At Work With Dr. Joe Gray

APR 29, 202445 MIN
The World of Work Podcast

E186 - Proactivity At Work With Dr. Joe Gray

APR 29, 202445 MIN

Description

Every employer loves proactive employees on their team. But what does proactivity in the workplace even mean? For the uninitiated, it is often confused with volunteerism, but in reality, it is the exact opposite. But what most people would agree on is that proactivity does wonders in productivity, efficiency, and efficacy at work. Dr. Joe Gray joins us in this World of Work episode to break this concept down. She discusses how people are motivated to manifest proactive behaviors, why there is a dark side to proactivity, and what its positive effects are when done right. Join in for a fruitful and insightful conversation!