The Indigo Podcast

Take control of your life, business, and career once and for all. The Indigo Podcast offers raw, unfiltered, and science-based talk about flourishing in life. Join CEOs, executives, and regular folks in learning how to build a better future at work and beyond. Check out this top ranked podcast! For more information, visit www.indigotogether.com.

Our approach is evidence based and our conversation is quirky. In every episode, we:

1. Promote the flourishing of people and organizations.

2. Bridge the gap between social science and management practice.

3. Provide an antidote or counterpoint to the ever-increasing overly simplistic, reductionist approaches to work and life.

4. Feed the curiosity of people who want to make the world a better place through work.

5. Inspire listeners to become lifelong learners and bold difference-makers.

Well I Never! Dealing with Slackers in Groups

Aug 27, 2020

Have you ever had to work in a group that had a member or two who just weren't pulling their weight? It happens--all the time. And it's terrible, for both people and organizations! These slackers in teams are doing what's called "social loafing," and in this episode we discuss:

What is social loafing
What we know about...

Mike Dovilla on Careers in Public Service and Making a Difference

Aug 25, 2020

In the realm of public service, the Honorable Mike Dovilla has done it all: elected official, congressional staffer, presidential appointee, military officer, and more. In this episode, we explore why public service is worth pursuing as a career, what shapes and forms public service might take, and advice for those of...

Bill Gentry on Careers, Networking, Political Skill, and Leadership

Aug 18, 2020

Bill Gentry is the author of the best-selling book, Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work For: A Guide for New Leaders. In this episode, our conversation covers getting to know Bill, his tips on career development, and information for first-time leaders.

Why should we listen to Bill? He is a leadership researcher,...

Todd Dewett on Education, Authenticity, and Leadership

Aug 11, 2020

Today, we have guest, Todd Dewett, on the show.

Todd grew up in Memphis. He started a career as a consultant, but got an academic itch and earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior at Texas A&M. He became a professor, quickly rose the ranks through tenure and promotion all the way to full professor, won all the...

Steven Rogelberg on Fixing Bad Meetings and More

Aug 4, 2020

We're thrilled to have Steven Rogelberg on our show. Steven has authored more than 100 publications addressing issues such as team effectiveness, leadership, engagement, health and employee well-being, meetings at work, and organizational research methods. He has been seen in the media via CBS, TEDx, The Washington...