Supervision Matters with Rita Sever

Supervision Matters with Rita Sever

Supervision Matters is a Big Blend Radio podcast covering Leadership, Supervision, and Human Resources with Rita Sever, a noted author, leadership coach, HR consultant, speaker, and workshop facilitator. New episodes air every 3rd Friday at 12pm PST / 3pm EST.

Episodes

May 16, 2025 38 mins

Stop dreading feedback and start using it to skyrocket your career! In this insightful episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast, organizational coach Rita Sever ("SUPERVISION MATTERS" & "LEADING FOR JUSTICE" author), you'll discover a powerful 10-step process for effectively receiving feedback in the workplace.

Rita breaks down how to truly listen, understand, and utilize feedback – even when it's tough to hear....

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever we dive into the art of giving effective feedback—especially in supervisory roles, though the strategies apply across many relationships and settings. We start by reflecting on last month’s insights and move into what brain research tells us about how people receive feedback—spoiler: negative feedback hits harder than the positive kind.

You’ll learn wh...

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March 21, 2025 35 mins

Would you tell a coworker they had spinach in their teeth?  How about someone you supervise?  How about your supervisor?  This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on Feedback 

Topics of discussion include: * What is feedback and why does it matter *  Benefits of feedback, and relevant brain research * Feedback is both positive and negative  * General tips to provide feedback and keep it ...

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February 21, 2025 33 mins

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on Communication for Supervisors and Individuals. 

Learn essential skills such as I Statements and Active Listening; Tips on Word Choice and Positive Framing; and Traps like Assumptions, Gossip, and Ignoring Problems.

Rita Sever is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team,” and “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: S...

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January 17, 2025 34 mins

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on how supervision is about setting up your team for success.

Rita explains how to follow SCOPE: S - Set Up for Success C - Communicate O - Oversee P - Partnership E - Expectations 

Rita Sever is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team,” and “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: Supervision, HR, and Culture.”  Learn...

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December 20, 2024 25 mins

This inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on how HR professionals can work with employees to reflect on 2024, and get prepared for a successful 2025.

Rita Sever is a regular expert guest on Big Blend Radio. She is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team,” and “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: Supervision, HR, and Culture.”  Learn more at https...

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Business & Career Show features author, professional coach, and organizational trainer Rita Sever who discusses the good, the bad, and the possible when it comes to human resources.

Topics of discussion include: - What does a good HR department cover?  - What are some traits of a good HR person?   - When and how does HR not work?   - How does it impact staff when HR is not trust...

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Business & Career Show features author, professional coach, and organizational trainer Rita Sever who discusses HR in small organizations. 

Along with sharing her career background in HR, she talks about: * When a small organization should invest in HR  * What are some of the dangers if they don't have HR * What are some of the challenges HR face

Rita Sever is a regular expert g...

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January 29, 2024 38 mins

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Business & Career Show features author, professional coach, and organizational trainer Rita Sever who discusses how to lead, create, and cultivate a compassionate workplace.

Points of discussion include: *  What is compassion at work?   * How are compassionate workplaces different?   * What does compassion look like at work?   * What are the caveats and limits in leading with co...

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Business & Career Show features author, professional coach, and organizational trainer Rita Sever who discusses the Whys & Hows of Showing Sincere Appreciation in the Workplace. 

WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/a3lVJSFlSNQ 

Points of discussion include: * Why and how does it matter that we express gratitude?         * How does gratitude impact work? * What ...

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Supervision is a critical function of leadership that is often overlooked, and yet the quality of supervision is often what makes or breaks a leader—and an organization. Along with being a certified professional coach and speaker who works with social justice organizations, Rita Sever is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team,” and “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: Supervision, HR, and Culture.”

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October 20, 2022 42 mins

Supervision is a critical function of leadership that is often overlooked, and yet the quality of supervision is often what makes or breaks a leader—and an organization. This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Show features Rita Sever who discusses her latest book, “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: Supervision, HR, and Culture.”  Rita is a certified professional coach who works with social justice organizations. Her first book is “SU...

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December 20, 2016 47 mins

Big Blend Radio interview with Rita Sever, author of  ‘SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team.’ Rita is a certified coach, and has been a human resources professional for over 20 years. Visit https://supervisionmatters.com/ 

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