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The difference between feeling grateful and practicing gratitude—and why it impacts your leadership, team trust, and workplace culture. *************** After more than a year away, Dr. Tasia White returns with a powerful reset—reflecting on how life’s distractions impacted her energy and her ability to practice gratitude. In this episode, she explores the difference between feeling gratitude and practicing it with intention—and why that shift can transform your mindset, well-being, and leadership. Blending personal insight with research, she shares how gratitude supports better mood, sleep, and overall fulfillment. Dr. Tasia also breaks down what meaningful gratitude looks like in the workplace, emphasizing authenticity, cultural awareness, and intentionality. Drawing from The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, she highlights how different people prefer to be recognized—and why great leaders don’t assume, they ask. Grounded in the idea that “gratitude is the gateway to greatness,” this episode is a reminder to lead and live with intention. *************** Feeling stuck in your career? Wondering what it really takes to grow, lead, and level up? Things My Boss Never Told Me is your go-to podcast for honest conversations about career growth, personal development, leadership, and navigating the workplace with confidence. Hosted by Dr. Tasia—Doctor of Education, life coach, and transformation leader—this podcast was born from a moment of feeling unfulfilled and ready for more. After pivoting her own career, she now helps others gain clarity, build confidence, and create lives that actually feel aligned. Each episode delivers real talk, practical insights, and the unspoken truths no one teaches you about success. If you're ready to stop settling and start evolving—this is for you. Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtasiawhite Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 14 | Three Critical Questions | Self-Reflection *************** In Episode 14, three fundamental questions are explored to promote self-awareness in life and leadership. Building on the theme of self-awareness from Episode 13, Dr. Tasia encourages you to assess and explore your own journey by delving deeper into your understanding of self. This episode features three critical questions that can help you gain insight into your values, goals, and strengths, enabling you to enhance your self-awareness. While you listen, reflect on these fundamental questions and discover where your journey of self-discovery can take you. Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/things_my_boss_never_told_me/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtasiawhite Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 13 | The Journey of Self-Awareness | Leadership Development *************** In episode thirteen, Dr. Tasia has a very special guest, Kevin J. Turner II, who talks about his leadership journey (past, present, and future). This episode touches on some important life lessons around self-awareness and why it’s essential when supervising others. Dr. Tasia and Kevin also share stories from when they worked together over seven years ago. This Episode’s Literature Reference(s): 👉🏾Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence (purchase here: https://amzn.to/46oTaKH) Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/things_my_boss_never_told_me/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtasiawhite Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 12 | The Leadership Journey | Leadership Development *************** In episode twelve, Dr. Tasia shares her leadership journey by answering three questions: 1) Why do we need leaders? 2) Why does she choose leadership? 3) Why its important to development ourselves as leaders? This episode also recaps many of the themes highlighted in episode no. 2 on leaders versus managers, as well as revisits an essential question posed at the end of that episode. This Episode’s Literature Reference(s): 👉🏾The Buddha and the Badass: The Secret Spiritual Art of Succeeding at Work (purcase here: https://amzn.to/460bD0j) Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/things_my_boss_never_told_me/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtasiawhite Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 11 | Minimizing the Disruption | Change Leadership *************** In episode eleven, Dr. Tasia shares some of the “do’s” and “dont’s” of change leadership. Change leadership refers to when an organization or department undergoes a significant amount of change. Since most people have an aversion to change, Dr. Tasia offers advice on how to minimize the disruption that comes with implementing large-scale change. This Episode’s Literature Reference(s): 👉🏾The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World (purchase here: https://amzn.to/3nYMtxf) Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/things_my_boss_never_told_me/ YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLA Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 10 | Make Them Shine | Performance Appraisal *************** In episode ten, Dr. Tasia shares some much overdue updates regarding the short hiatus on this podcast, as well as the anticipated progression for closing out season one and starting season two. However, the main point of this episode highlights how to make one’s employees shine! Dr. Tasia introduces the primary concepts from the book “Shine: Using Brain Science to Get the Best from Your People” by Edward Hallowell, MD. However, Dr. Tasia takes a slightly unique approach by explaining how she adopted Hallowell’s “cycle of excellence” into the performance appraisal process. Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLA Social Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhite Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 9 ½ | I’ll Be Back! | Future Topic *************** In episode nine and a half, Dr. Tasia shares that due to some personal and professional challenges, she’s had to take a little break from recording. However, she also gives a brief update on the last three episodes that will wrap up season one of Things My Boss Never Told Me. Assuming all goes well, episode No. 10 should be released towards the end of May 2022. In the meantime, thank you for your continued support and interest. Cheers! Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLA Social Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhite Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 9 | Twelve Tips for Team Development | Team Dynamics *************** In this episode, Dr. Tasia is wrapping the segment on teams by sharing 12 tacts that she has specifically used for developing her own teams. In addition to sharing her anecdotes around teams, Dr. Tasia also shares a few “wild'' stories about team development. Spoiler Alert… One of the stories involves game night and a flood. Listen to find out how it all transpired! Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLA Social Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhite Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 8 | Team Essentials Part 2 | Team Dynamics *************** Establishing a functional and cohesive team is so crucial for supervisors. Yet, there are so many who leave it up to chance. There are also some supervisors who don’t believe in putting any effort into team development. However, although there are some exceptions, in most instances a productive team requires intentional facilitation. In this episode, Dr. Tasia shares the remaining three key components that she has identified as essential for team dynamics; with the supervisor (leaders and managers) taking on the role of facilitator. In the second half of this two part conversation, Dr. Tasia discusses the importance of collaboration, balance, and compassion, which brings the concept of cohesive teams full circle. Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLA Social Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhite Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 7 | Team Essentials Part 1 | Team Dynamics *************** Establishing a functional and cohesive team is so crucial for supervisors. Yet, there are so many who leave it up to chance. There are also some supervisors who don’t believe in putting any effort into team development. However, although there are some exceptions, in most instances a productive team requires intentional facilitation. In this episode, Dr. Tasia shares three of the six key components that she has identified as essential for team dynamics; with the supervisor (leaders and managers) taking on the role of facilitator. In the first half of this two part conversation, Dr. Tasia discusses the importance of boundaries, expectations, and accountability, which serves as the foundation for any new or existing team. Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLA Social Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhite Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 6 | Mid Season Break | Taking a holiday *************** The winter holidays are upon us… Which is the perfect time to take a little holiday. However, before taking a little hiatus, Dr. Tasia wanted to share a few quick messages. Find out what you can anticipate for part 2 of this season when Dr. Tasia. Episodes with resume on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022. In the meantime, feel free to connect with Dr. Tasia on Instagram (www.instagram.com/Drtasiawhite) or visit her website (https://www.vonniconsulting.com). Happy Holidays to all! :D Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLA Social Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhite Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 5 | Let’s Own It! | Leadership Brand *************** How would you describe your leadership presence? If you’re unsure, Dr. Tasia can help! This episode focuses on three simple steps for owning one’s leadership presence. Dr. Tasia also shares her own discovery into discovering and owning her leadership presence. The episode wraps up with creating your own brand statement. Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLA Social Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhite Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 4 | Mindfulness Matters | Mindful Leadership *************** Many people might not see the connection between mindfulness and leadership. Luckily, in the episode, Dr. Tasia breaks down the components of mindfulness leadership into three simple steps, and highlights why having a high EQ (not to be confused with IQ 😉) can help them be better leaders. Dr. Tasia also talks about her own journey into the practice of mindfulness and the transformative benefits that have followed. The episode concluded with tips on creating a cohesive work environment. Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUd_pTp2WI_pcJrj0a_FXLA Social Media: https://flow.page/drtasiawhite Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 3 | The Underlying Effects | Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership *************** What motivates one to “show up” at work everyday can seem like an enigma, but it’s really quite simple. In this episode, Dr. Tasia will discuss the topic of transactional leadership versus transformational/transformative leadership, and how it directly correlates to employee engagement. Dr. Tasia also shares a little secret that completely shifted her perspective as well as her research topic. The episode concludes with advice for improving retention and work performance. Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me Production Credit ****************** ~Background Music "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4 "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez

Episode No. 2 | The Subtle Differences | Leadership vs. Management *************** The words leader, manager, supervisor are often used interchangeably, but in practice, they each have very distinct characteristics. In this episode, Dr. Tasia explores the leadership management continuum, and why understanding their differences are crucial for supervision. Dr. Tasia also shares a shocking revelation regardless how this topic helped her understand her own struggles. The episode wraps up with a little "homework" for you to share at your leisure. 😉 (Available starting October 6, 2021) ***Website: https://www.vonniconsulting.com/the-podcast-things-my-boss-never-told-me ***Production Credit*** Background Music: "Lately" - Produced by Nate Rhoads "Dr. Tasia" - Produced by Luther Vandals (https://tinyurl.com/v6fxphb4) "Unconditional" - Produced by Tone Jonez