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Productive Joy

Dr. Christie McMullen

Welcome to Productive Joy with Dr. Christie. I"m your host, Christie McMullen, and together we are going to make sure we turn fun into action. How will we do that? By thoughtfully taking AIM. AIM stands for Analyze Improve Move. We"re going to analyze the things that you"re currently doing that you"re like, I probably could find more joy in this. We"re going to improve on those things by listening to experts and learning all kinds of new ways to do business. And then we"re going to move. It is time

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00:05:22

Leadership Principles for Teamwork & More From Kyle...

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2026/04/10

On today’s Productive Joy, the recap, Christie highlights an episode with Kyle McDowell, a Fortune 10 CEO and author of Begin With We, which outlines 10 leadership principles focused on shifting from “me” to “we.” After retiring and then being asked to lead another company days later, Kyle chose a completely different leadership style centered on empowering others, admitting leaders don’t need all the answers, and building strong teams. A key takeaway is his approach to tough days—choosing

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00:31:12

Begin with WE with Kyle McDowell

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2026/04/07

What if the key to better leadership, stronger teams, and more fulfilling work isn’t about you… but about we?In this powerful episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie sits down with leadership expert, speaker, and bestselling author Kyle McDowell to explore a transformative approach to leadership that challenges traditional, results-only mindsets.After nearly 30 years climbing the corporate ladder—leading teams of over 30,000 people and managing multi-billion dollar operations—Kyle discovered a hard

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00:05:52

Why Being “Too Much” Might Be Your Greatest Strength...

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2026/04/03

What if the thing that makes you stand out… is exactly what the world needs more of?In this empowering recap episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie reflects on her conversation with leadership expert Dr. Tamara Harris Gilliam and dives deeper into one unforgettable message: Be the glitter.This episode is all about embracing your authentic self, celebrating the small wins, and showing up in a way that sticks with people long after you’ve left the room.Let’s be honest—glitter isn’t for everyone.Some

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00:22:45

Be GLITTER and Spread it Everywhere Dr. Tamara Harris...

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2026/03/31

What does it mean to truly shine in your purpose—without apology?In this powerful and inspiring episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie sits down with leadership coach, educator, and dynamic thought leader Dr. Tamara Harris Gilliam for a conversation that will challenge you to step fully into your brilliance.From cultivating psychological safety in leadership to empowering women to lead with confidence, Dr. Tamara shares actionable insights, heartfelt stories, and her unforgettable “GLITTER”

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00:04:18

Lead Without Losing Yourself and More From Dr. Ben...

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2026/03/27

Today Dr. Christie recaps her conversation with Dr. Ben Granger, author of A Leader Worth Following, highlighting the book’s three parts: foundations of modern leadership, mastering yourself (mind and body), and scaling leadership so others can use what you know. She notes Granger’s role as a chief workplace psychologist and emphasizes that organizational health depends on human health, including self-care and understanding what people need, which also impacts the bottom line. Dr. Christie

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00:34:43

Become a Leader Worth Following with Dr. Ben Granger

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2026/03/24

What does it really take to become a leader people want to follow—not just someone they have to follow?In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Productive Joy, host Dr. Christie sits down with workplace psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Ben Granger to explore the deeper truth about leadership, communication, and human connection.Celebrating the launch of his brand-new book, A Leader Worth Following, Ben shares the surprising science behind effective leadership—and why mastering

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00:05:17

Stop Feeling Stuck and More From Reed Nyffeler

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2026/03/20

What does it really mean to live in your purpose—and how do you create more productive joy in your everyday life?In this recap episode of Productive Joy, we revisit powerful insights from author, leader, and podcaster Reed Nyffeler, centered on one transformative idea: your unique purpose matters more than you think.So often, we get stuck in the cycle of doing what we have to do instead of leaning into what we’re naturally gifted at. But true fulfillment—and sustainable success—comes from

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00:30:38

Learn to Lead Exponentially with Reed Nyffeler

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2026/03/17

Today, Dr. Christie interviews author and podcaster Reed Nyffeler on Productive Joy about becoming purposeful, accountable, and effective as a leader. Reid shares how junior high shaped his identity, why he gravitated to wrestling for personal responsibility, and how investing in others led to leadership and a 19-year business in franchising. He explains writing as creating an organized, repeatable “recipe,” and outlines his books: Transform Through Purpose, Lead Exponentially (develop leaders

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00:07:05

The Numbers Don’t Lie - Turn Data Into Action and...

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2026/03/13

Today Dr. Christie recaps her most recent conversations about leaning into numbers, featuring Andy Weins and Lynn Corazzii on stopping avoidance of data. They argue that people fear numbers because they feel finite and scary, but data can tell a clear story about next steps, desired results, and even turning data into profit by focusing on facts, not feelings. A key takeaway is using empowering self-talk—“I am, I can, I feel, I know, I want, I will”—and shifting from “I have to” to “I get to” or “I

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00:33:58

Stop Avoiding the Numbers with Andy Weins and Lynn...

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2026/03/10

Many entrepreneurs love creativity, freedom, and building something meaningful—but when it comes to numbers, financial statements, and accounting, they often freeze or avoid them altogether.In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie sits down with entrepreneurs and co-authors Andy Weins and Lynn Corazzi to break down a powerful message:Your business numbers are not the enemy—they are the story of your decisions.Together, Andy and Lynn explain how small business owners can stop avoiding their

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00:07:26

Great Leaders Guide People Toward Meaningful...

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2026/03/06

Leadership and management are often treated like opposites. But are they really?In this episode recap of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie reflects on her powerful recent leadership conversation with Dalmo Cirne, author of The Four Streams of Leadership.The takeaway?Leadership and management are not competing ideas — they are complementary skills.Great leaders guide people toward meaningful direction, but they must also manage the work required to get there. In other words, effective leadership requires

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00:35:01

Become an Overachieving Manager Using The Four...

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2026/03/03

What if leadership isn’t about innate talent—but about preparation?In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr Christie sits down with author, systems thinker, engineer, twin dad, app builder, guitarist (but definitely not a singer!), and leadership expert Dalmo Cirne to explore what it really takes to become an effective leader.Dalmo shares why most new leaders struggle—not because they’re incompetent, but because they’re unprepared. And unlike incompetence, being unprepared is a problem we can

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00:05:14

Leading Human-First to Deliver Results and More From...

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2026/02/27

Today Dr, Christie recaps her conversation with returning guest Dan Doerksen (author of You Can Manage). They explore a people-first approach to management that intentionally translates into measurable team and organizational results. Dan’s five-step management framework moves from self-awareness to strengthening the organization, emphasizing that caring for people must be paired with clear focus on outcomes.Check out Dan’s book: You Can Manage by Dan DoerksenConnect with Christie: Intentionality

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00:38:07

You Can Manage with Dan Doerksen

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2026/02/24

Today Dr. Christie welcomes return guest Dan Dan Doerksen—leader, coach, systems thinker, dad of twins, and Certified Organizational Design Professional—to discuss his new book, “You Can Manage: A Practical Guide to Becoming the Manager Everyone Wants.” They revisit research showing managers are the key factor in employee experience, noting most new managers receive no training. Dan shares a human-centered framework: (1) Start with you (mindset, self-awareness, engagement, self-regulation), (2)

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00:07:36

Lead Like You Mean It and More From Amy Chambers

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2026/02/20

This Productive Joy recap highlights leadership lessons from Amy Chambers, who wrote The Six Habits of Powerful People and The Seven Virtues of Exceptional Leaders and Habits. The host notes that strong habits enable leaders to practice virtues—an acronym including vision, involve, routines, talk, understanding, encourage, and showcase—and that leadership improves through intentional growth. The episode centers on intentionality: doing things on purpose for a purpose, by design rather than by

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00:27:59

Building HABITS Worth Repeating with Amy Chambers

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2026/02/17

Today on Productive Joy Dr. Christie interviews leadership expert, coach, author, and speaker Amy Chambers, a recovering people pleaser who has taken 51 cruises and completed 260 half marathons and 12 full marathons after once being unable to run a mile. Amy shares the formative moment that sparked her focus on human-first leadership: at 18, she comforted a coworker, Debbie, who was left devastated when senior executives failed to follow through with promised time, inspiring Amy to prevent “Debbies

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00:05:50

Control Your Failure Odds and More From Kyle Austin...

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2026/02/13

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie recaps her discussion with Kyle Austin Young, author of 'Success is a Numbers Game'. Kyle emphasizes that every goal entails both a probability of success and failure. He advocates embracing and mitigating risks to achieve success.Dr. Christie elaborates on actionable steps to identify and overcome barriers, using examples like weight loss goals. She encourages reflection on current objectives and acknowledges the importance of confronting

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00:31:30

Success Is a Numbers Game with Kyle Young

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2026/02/10

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Kyle Austin Young, an acclaimed author, strategy consultant, and the creator of the Ace Success Habit. Kyle shares his insights on how understanding and improving your odds of success can significantly impact your goals. He and Dr. Christie dig into his concept of the 'success diagram,' which helps identify potential obstacles and strategize solutions to de-risk your objectives. Kyle's personal anecdotes, including his impressive

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00:05:26

Connect or Collapse and More From Dr. Ben Johnson &...

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2026/02/06

In this recap of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie talks about the new schedule for the show, with one amazing, more in depth guest episode on Tuesdays and a recap and deeper dive on Fridays. Today she recaps her discussion with Dr. Ben Johnson and Bobby Dodd about their book, Intentional Influence. The book focuses on building connections within teams to enhance leadership and organizational culture. They introduce a framework that categorizes people into leaders, influencers, and others. Dr. Christie

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00:36:35

Intentional Influence with Dr. Ben Johnson and Bobby...

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2026/02/03

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Bobby Dodd and Dr. Ben Johnson, two educational leaders, who discuss their book 'Intentional Influence: Harnessing Cultural Mapping to Build Commitment.' Together, they explore the importance of relational networks within organizations and how cultural mapping can make invisible connections visible. They share practical strategies for fostering relationships, enhancing employee engagement, and creating a positive organizational

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