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We’re back with another episode live from CultureCon 2024!

Join host Jasmine Bellamy as she chats with Mark Cruth, Modern Work Coach at Atlassian. With only 13% of teams thriving, Mark shares how storytelling can reconnect teams to their purpose. From "Postcards from the Future" to "Future Press Releases," discover simple, practical ways to energize your team and bring the magic back to work.

Ready to transform your leadership? Let’s get storytelling! 🎙️

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• Storytelling Builds Team Connection: Teams that connect emotionally to their purpose are more cohesive and productive.
• Experimentation is Key: Implementing and iterating on ideas is the best way to test their effectiveness in practice.
• Frameworks for Alignment: Tools like “Future Press Release” and “Postcard from the Future” help teams align around shared goals.
• Leaders Must Embrace Storytelling: Relatability, emotion, authenticity, and detail are the four pillars of impactful storytelling.

What if “you matter” wasn’t just a feel-good phrase but a leadership superpower?

In today’s Predictive Index special episode, Angela Maiers, renowned educator and change-maker, joins Matt Poepsel to explore how leaders can ignite purpose and performance by meeting the most basic human need. Packed with stories, insights, and actionable tips, this episode will change the way you lead.

Tune in—you matter too!

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The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at predictiveindex.com.

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Key Takeaways:

• Mattering is Fundamental: Mattering is a core human need, as vital as food or water, and leaders must intentionally nurture it.
• Crisis of Meaning: The pandemic has exposed a “crisis of meaning,” where workers are prioritizing purpose over routine.
• Actionable Leadership: Small acts like acknowledging someone’s name or work can create profound impacts on engagement and culture.
• Business Impact: Cultures of mattering lead to increased productivity, better performance, and ultimately, higher profitability.

On this re-released episode from the Lead the People podcast Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg, an expert on organizational psychology and meetings, shares his insights on the power of 1:1 meetings.

As the author of The Surprising Science of Meetings and Glad We Met, Dr. Rogelberg reveals how these interactions can boost performance, foster engagement, and improve leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Prioritize 1:1 meetings to enhance employee performance and commitment.
• Let employees own the meeting agenda to address their needs.
• Document meetings to show you value their perspective and well-being.

From Our Sponsor:

The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at predictiveindex.com.

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In this episode recorded live from CultureCon in Madison, WI, Nikki sits down with Gianna Driver, Chief People Officer at Lattice, to uncover the real magic behind thriving workplaces.

Spoiler: It’s not just about retention or productivity—it’s about creating deep, human connections.

Gianna takes us on a journey through her 20+ years in HR, sharing how the pandemic brought engagement into crystal-clear focus.

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Key Takeaways: 

• Engagement as Lifeblood: Employee engagement is essential for both retention and thriving, especially during difficult times like the pandemic.
• Human-Centered Leadership: The most effective leaders prioritize transparency and vulnerability, allowing for authentic human connections in the workplace.
• Symbiotic Relationship: Engagement benefits both the individual and the business—engaged employees are more productive, creative, and loyal.

Live from CultureCon 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin, Nikki Lewallen Gregory, founder of PeopleForward Network, kicks off a new series that brings together the collective power of meaningful work and people-first leadership.

This episode features the dynamic co-founders of CultureCon, Nick Lombardino and Zach Blumenfeld, as they share the origin story of CultureCon and their vision for expanding its impact beyond conferences.

Joined by co-host Jasmine Bellamy, you’ll hear how authentic connections and mentorship fuel the real magic at CultureCon..

This is the first of many episodes that will take you inside the CultureCon community – where leaders and organizations come together to change the world, one meaningful conversation at a time.

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Key Takeaways: 

• CultureCon’s Origin: The event grew from small executive roundtables focused on workplace culture into a movement that now influences thousands of leaders.
• Partnership with PeopleForward Network: Both organizations are deeply aligned in their missions, combining forces to expand the reach of people-first leadership.

What does it mean to be authentic at work, and why does it matter?

It turns out, authenticity has a massive impact. It reduces turnover, builds trust, and inspires loyalty. Companies with authentic cultures see employees over 2x more likely to stay, 4x more likely to report high trust, and 6x more likely to follow authentic leaders.

In this re-released episode of the Desuckify Work podcast, guest Erin Hatzikostas, Founder of b Authentic Inc., and host TJ Bennett, talk about why authenticity matters when it’s in service to others.

Authenticity is powerful, contagious, and can transform cultures. Let’s dive in!

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In this re-released episode, Joshua Berry, author, speaker, and director of Econic, shares his insights on driving change in Fortune 500 companies and startups. With a track record of success at organizations like US Bank, John Deere, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, Joshua reveals his top strategies for effective leadership and innovation.

Top 3 Takeaways:

• Get Quiet: Silence the noise and tap into your deeper wisdom.
• Ease Up: Trust your intuition; big breakthroughs often defy conventional thinking.
• People First: Prioritize people in your decisions—alignment with business goals comes next.

From Our Sponsor:

The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at predictiveindex.com.

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In this re-release episode of Lead the People, host Matt Poepsel interviews David Lahey. David holds an MBA from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University and has completed graduate studies at Harvard University, along with additional coursework in Adult Education at the University of Toronto. With over 25 years of expertise, David has focused on predictive leadership development, talent acquisition, change management, and driving productivity improvements through analytics across diverse industries. As the leader of Predictive Success, David has guided the company to earn Profit 500 status three times and a spot on The Globe and Mail's list of Canada's Top 400 Fastest Growing Companies in 2019.

From Our Sponsor:
The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at predictiveindex.com.

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On the this re-release from the Lead the People podcast we welcome guest, Brian Phillips. Brian is an Oklahoma native who moved to California with the goal of building leaders and cultivating change around the world after graduating from the University of Oklahoma. With a mix of enterprise recruiting experience at HP and Google with a foundation in agency recruiting at TEKsystems, he has found a love for the industry.

As an Executive Recruiter with Hewlett-Packard, he strives to enable the development of better technology for everyone, everywhere highlighting the intersection of his career interests and passions. He is strategically learning ways to connect exceptional talent with their dream careers and passion projects, the type of operations that impact how we relate and interact with people and places across the globe.

Each day he is sharpening his skills to promote and maximize professionals' global impact, quality of life, and career aspirations while building lifelong relationships that extend beyond the connection. He is a brother to three siblings, a running enthusiast, and a LinkedIn wizard! If you're seeking some career advice, know of an epic California coffee shop, or are in search of a surfing /skiing buddy, he is happy to connect!

From Our Sponsor: The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at predictiveindex.com.


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This episode of Fringe, features the Lead the People podcast with host Matt Poepsel.

Guest Keisha A Rivers harnessed the lessons learned while leading during a harrowing Hurricane Katrina experience to become an award-winning international speaker, change agent and learning leader.

As Chief Change Officer and President of The KARS Group LTD, she focuses on equipping organizations and leaders to navigate The People Side of Change. She is a TEDx speaker, host of the Equipped for Change podcast and author who has been recognized for her leadership and influence through such designations as "2022 Enterprising Women of The Year" by Enterprising Women Magazine; "50 Most Influential Women of 2021" by the Mecklenburg Times for her leadership in the Charlotte area; and "10 Most Influential Black Women in Business to Follow in 2021.”

Keisha holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.Ed. from University of New Orleans, and a Certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. She is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), Certified Talent Optimization Consultant, HRCI and SHRM Recertification Provider

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