Civility and Respect Reboot in the Workplace

Have You Ever Been Fired Figuratively of Literally?

This episode is part of the Series, "It's All About You, The Employee." Episode #2 is recognizing the signs in the workplace that indicate you have been fired quietly (figuratively) or you are going to be fired officially (literally), and how you recover after being fired using the F.I.R.E. Framework to help you rebound.

Would You Hire Yourself?

This is episode #1 of the podcast series "It is All About You, The Employee.” It is meant to provide information that will help you become more employableand marketable in your search for a better career opportunity, including finding a job. Watch the video to find out the five things people must consider when answering the question "Would You Hire Yourself? Also, if you watch the video, youwill learn about a self-assessment we are providing to anyone who requests it. The assessment will help you evaluate your employability and marketability inthe job market.

Intro Video: It's All About You, The Employee.

This is an introduction video about our new series, "It's All About You, The Employee." Episode #1: Would You Hire Yourself? Episode #:2: Have You Ever Been Fired? Episode #3: What is Your Value Proposition? You will not want to miss this series. The first episode will launch on 1/27/2026.

When Politics and Work Collide

Welcome to Workplace Straight Talk™ (WST) with host Gloria Carter-Hicks. In Episode #3: “When Politics and Work Collide”, part of our Deception, Disruption, and Direction in the Workplace series, Gloria tackles the uncomfortable truth that political opinions don’t stay at the door — they walk into meetings, impact relationships, and shape workplace culture. She breaks down how to talk about political issues at work without crossing the line, how leaders can set boundaries (not bans), and how employees can stay respectful and focused on the organization’s mission and values. This episode offers tools for maintaining civility, protecting psychological safety, and keeping professionalism non-negotiable — even when opinions clash.

Civility and Respect Reboot in the Workplace

Welcome to Workplace Straight Talk™, hosted by Gloria Carter-Hicks. In Episode #2, “Civility & Respect Reboot,” Carter-Hicks exposes the billion-dollar business cost of workplace incivility and reveals why civility and respect aren't “soft skills”—they are performance drivers. Tune in for straight talk on how organizations can reboot civility and respect as strategic business drivers for a healthy, high-performing workplace. This podcast is Episode #2 of the series Deception, Disruption, and Direction in the Workplace.