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278: Employees Are The Secret Sauce with Amy Bayer03 Oct 202400:42:26

What’s the secret sauce to building a culture that sticks?

According to Amy Bayer, Global Director of DE&I, Employee Engagement & Culture, at Duck Creek Technologies, it’s not some magic bullet—it’s your people.

In this episode, recorded live at CultureCon 2024, Amy sits down with Nikki to talk about how Duck Creek has created a people-first culture that thrives in a fully remote world.

Spoiler alert: it’s not about big budgets or fancy tools. It’s about empowering employees to own culture—every single one of them.

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 Key Takeaways: 

  • Everyone Owns Culture: Culture isn’t just driven by HR or leadership—it thrives when everyone has a role and feels empowered to contribute.
  • Flexible First Approach: Duck Creek’s ‘flexible first’ policy prioritizes trust and allows employees to work in ways that best suit their lives, which fosters engagement and balance.
  • Programs Without Big Budgets: Building an engaged culture doesn’t require massive resources. Start small, stay intentional, and leverage the creativity of your team.
8 Archetypes of Leadership Influence with Jess Goldberg26 Sep 202400:37:50

Leadership is more than a title—it’s about influence.

In this episode, Nikki speaks with Jess Goldberg, a leadership coach, Emmy Award winner, and lecturer at Columbia University, whose mission is to help leaders communicate with influence.

Jess shares her journey from journalism to leadership training and introduces her groundbreaking concept: the eight archetypes of influence.

Need a roadmap to effectively communicate with and inspire your team? Tune in for a deep dive into how communication shapes leadership and the power of influence in transforming teams and organizations.

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Download 8 Archetypes of Influence 
Get Jess' Top 5 Leadership Frameworks
Connect with Jess Goldberg
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  • Influence Requires Investment: Leadership influence is built over time, requiring consistent effort in building relationships, both up and down the chain of command.
  • The 8 Archetypes of Influence: Jess developed these archetypes after years of observing leaders at top companies. These are not personality types but essential tools that leaders must employ in different situations.
268: Loving Leaders Find Awe with Renee Smith13 Aug 202400:16:11

In this episode, Renee explores the concept of creating spaciousness in our lives and filling it with awe. She discusses the benefits of awe and how it can enhance our well-being and relationships at work.

Renee shares the eight wonders of life that can inspire awe, such as moral beauty, nature, music, and epiphanies. She also emphasizes the importance of intentionally seeking out awe and incorporating it into our daily lives. By practicing loving leadership and bringing awe to our workplaces, we can create a more loving and human work environment.

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Learn more about a Human Workplace
7 Steps to Lead With Love Even When Your Organization Isn't Ready To Yet
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183: Grateful + Inspired: A Year of Reflection with PeopleForward Network22 Dec 202200:25:57

What a year it's been! Gut+ Science host Nikki Lewallen Gregory reflects on an amazing year of challenges, wins, and accomplishments. She opens up the conversation to her team at PeopleForward Network - get to know the team leading the way in meaningful work, sharing what they are grateful for and looking forward to in 2023.

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182: Sharing the Passion of a People-First Leader15 Dec 202200:12:09

Leaders who take a people-first approach actively create a desirable work experience that considers and fulfills the needs of your most important asset: your people. This includes your team, your vendors, and trusted business relationships. Chris Allaire, CEO and Founder at Averity is the epitome of a people-first leader. He built a company that pioneers a change in the recruiting industry by providing an unparalleled experience with everyone they interact with. Learn how Chris is on a mission to build the best company to work for in the US.

181: Navigating the Holidays at Work and Home with Brian McComak13 Dec 202200:14:05

This time of the year isn't always a magical time for people, but it is essential to remember to keep humans at the center while navigating this time of the year. Brian shares tips for being inclusive and mindful during the holiday and end-of-year season as people practice different faiths and deal with mental health. Brian also announced that he will return as a diversity, equity, and inclusion content contributor in 2023 for Gut + Science.

 

180: Superpowers and Kryptonite with Mona Veiseh and Brandon Miller08 Dec 202200:37:20

Mona Veiseh, the CEO of NuWest Healthcare, has been instrumental in the company's 500% growth year-over-year for the last three years. What’s helped drive their success is Mona’s passion for helping her team members find and develop what she calls their individual superpowers.

In this episode, Mona and Brandon Miller, CEO of 34 Strong, share how they’ve worked closely to build a strengths-based foundation for NuWest Healthcare. Listen in to learn where strong values factor into the equation and hear how to build an effective team using a common language and a resilience-rooted mindset.

179: Why Mattering Comes First with Zach Mercurio01 Dec 202200:34:43

Wanting to make people feel like who they are and what they do matters is common sense, but not common practice.

Zach Mercurio is an author, keynote speaker, consultant, and researcher specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, mattering, and positive organizational development. In this episode, Zach joins us to share the data that proves mattering is a primal need that never goes away but is often overlooked. Listen in to learn simple, actionable practices you can use to make your team members feel noticed, affirmed, and needed. If you can do that, you can create highly effective work environments rooted in trust and connection.

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178:  Well-being at Work: Employees Have a Part with Dr. Angelo Venditti and Michelle Doran23 Nov 202200:17:13

“Take accountability, make great suggestions, and be part of the solution.”

That’s Dr. Angelo Venditti’s approach to supporting the well-being of his team members. As Chief Nurse Executive, Chief Patient Experience Officer, and EVP for Patient Care Services for Temple Health, Angelo is passionate about empowering people to play a key role in the quality of their employee experience.

In this episode, Angelo, and our guest host, Michelle Doran from CCA, discuss how to provide your teams with the tools and services they need so they can take ownership of their workplace experience. Listen in to learn about coaching and encouraging people in a way that shows while challenges may exist in their professional journeys, they aren’t insurmountable.

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177: Communicate Your Story with Travis Brown17 Nov 202200:25:29

People connect to personal and professional brands best through the stories they tell. Can you clearly convey who you are, what you do, and why you do it? As Founder and CEO of Mojo UP, Travis Brown helps people communicate this every day.

In this episode, Travis breaks down not only the importance of knowing your story on a deep level but also how to identify and leverage it. Along the way, Travis loops in the roles authenticity and vulnerability play in getting your brand out there. Listen in to hear about his people-first leadership brand and how he brings it to life through his actions.

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176: Building Trust in a Remote Workplace with Brian McComak15 Nov 202200:14:27

How we work has changed drastically over the last couple of years, but one thing will always be true regardless of the work environment: you need to build trust with the people you lead. Leaders need to meet the people they lead with empathy and compassion and be able to hold people accountable so that people can show up fully as humans. Trust builds in a workplace that nurtures psychological safety and where one's humanity is fully acknowledged. In this episode, Brian shares his insights and suggestions for cultivating trust in a remote workplace.

175: Joy-Centered Leadership with Dr. Lee Galuska and Michelle Doran10 Nov 202200:27:07

What two components contribute most to work satisfaction, engagement, and well-being? Meaning and joy.

Dr. Lee Galuska, Executive Director at UCLA Health, believes that when people have meaning in their work, it brings them a sense of joy. In this episode, Dr. Galuska, and our guest host, Michelle Doran, shed light on the tools and systems necessary to create healthy workplaces where people can flourish professionally and personally. Listen in the hear concrete examples for leaning into work that is full of purpose and how to get proactive about preventing burnout.

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174: Six Imperatives for a Successful People Strategy with Howard Cleveland and Meg Crosby03 Nov 202200:37:28

There are multiple components involved in getting and staying healthy, and they’re all intertwined. Howard Cleveland and Meg Crosby, Co-Founders of PeopleCap Advisors, have created a people-first business strategy that uses the same philosophy.

In this episode, Howard and Meg share the six imperatives for creating a successful people strategy and dive deep on elevating talent. Listen in to hear their insights on developing a healthy organization by getting clear on your goals, not by biting off more than you can chew.

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267: Advocating For Yourself & How to Lead This with Corina Lam08 Aug 202400:34:57

Nikki interviews Corina Lam, a global leader at Mercer, about the importance of advocating for oneself and how to lead others in doing the same.

Corina shares her passion for problem-solving and building deep relationships in HR tech. She emphasizes the significance of setting expectations and spending time and energy in the right places. Corina also discusses the challenges she has faced as a young leader, navigating different cultures, and being a female in the workplace.

Get a reliable perspective on how leaders can help others advocate for themselves and create a positive work environment.

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173: Lead Systemic Change with Eric Thomas27 Oct 202200:25:00

Eric Thomas is the VP and Chief Diversity Equity Inclusion Officer at Genesys. In his role, he is passionate about not only bringing DEI to the company but getting employees involved as well. 

In this episode, Eric shares his journey of leading the entire organization's newly incorporated DEI strategy to lead systemic change. He’s focused on building something that will outlast his him and leave a lasting impact. Along the way, you’ll learn why data and teamwork are crucial to its success.

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172: Building a Supportive Culture with Michael Goebel and John Levy20 Oct 202200:28:24

Michael Goebel, the Chief Executive Officer of Parker Adventist Hospital, knows a supportive culture is necessary to create a thriving workplace, especially in healthcare.

In this episode, Michael and special co-host John Levy, President of CCA, dig into how to build and sustain a supportive culture. Both of these experts have worked in the healthcare industry for many years and share their learnings to help organizations move their people forward.

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171: One Piece of Advice That Changed Everything with Kristen Hadeed13 Oct 202200:32:29

Kristen Hadeed is a living example of the power of finding alignment between what you do and what fuels you as a human. Kristen started her professional journey by creating a cleaning business. It wasn’t just any old cleaning business. It was one with the goal of developing its employees as leaders. Eventually, after some tough conversations and soul searching, Kristen understood her passion was in the development side of the business.

Today, Kristen’s title is Thought Leadership Leader, and she works with top organizations to help them become more human. In this episode, Kristen shares how to build a culture of caring and shared ownership that leads to better engagement and business outcomes. Listen in to learn where you can start leading with compassion and transparency in your organization.

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170: Leveraging Workplace Culture in Uncertain Times with Brian McComak11 Oct 202200:13:04

There has been a lot said about the current job market, the looming recession, and how companies create inclusive, human-centered workplace cultures. When making decisions about resources in uncertain times, it can be tempting to cut diversity initiatives, decrease employee resource group budgets, and sacrifice activities that support a healthy workplace culture. However, these efforts are even more important in uncertain times and in the midst of significant organizational change. In this episode, Brian shares insights for how your workplace culture will help you navigate uncertain times and emerge stronger on the other side.

169: Resilience Ready Leaders with Vivian Blade06 Oct 202200:37:13

The world is constantly changing—causing a flow of conflicts and challenges to arise. Do you have the tools to overcome the chaos?

Vivian Blade, Resilience and Inclusive Leadership Expert and best-selling author, has 5 key principles to follow for being resilience ready. In this episode, Vivian breaks down those concepts and shares concrete tools for implementing them. Listen in to learn how to equip yourself and your team for the good, the bad, and the ugly, and find out what you need to create a workplace people genuinely love being a part of.

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168: How Social Issues Impact Your Organization with Dora Lutz04 Oct 202200:09:55

86% of customers expect organizations to be proactive on social issues. That stat strikes fear deep into the hearts of 55% of CEOs.

In this episode, Dora shares what you can do to meet your customer expectations without setting your organization up for failure.

167: It All Begins With Belonging with Dr. Norma Tirado & David Black29 Sep 202200:34:51

“A healthy culture is an inclusive, change ready, and joyful culture where team members feel like they belong, and they can deliver care and performance beyond expectations.”

Dr. Norma Tirado, Vice President of Culture and Associate Experience at Centura Health, is back on Gut + Science to discuss why organizations need to start with creating a space where people are comfortable showing up as their whole selves. She says once you’ve done that, then people can become the best version of themselves. Listen in to hear Norma and guest-host, David Black, break down how to take a personal approach to leadership. Along the way, you’ll hear the six key needs of today’s employees.

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166: Powerful Communication with Dr. Ali Atkison22 Sep 202200:36:29

Soft skills, like communication, determine 85% of job success, which is why Dr. Ali Atkison, a keynote speaker and trainer, uses brain science to help people improve the way they communicate.

In this episode, Ali breaks down the importance of being conscious about the way we come across, be it digitally, in written form, or in person. Listen in for techniques on how to bring more clarity to your communication and ways to drive home the importance of what you expect from your team.

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165: Creating Employee Engagement Results with Brandon Miller and Sapidah Shefa15 Sep 202200:41:01

When your team is engaged, productivity and retention skyrocket. On a more human level, so does happiness.

As CEO and Co-founder of 34 Strong, Brandon Miller is on a mission to create a million smiles by using a strengths-based approach to build highly engaged organizations.  One such company Brandon has come alongside with outstanding results is Road Runner. In this episode, Brandon and Sapidah Shefa, Vice President of Operations at Road Runner, discuss how they were able to increase their engagement score by 35%. As you listen, you’ll hear about the importance of including middle managers in engagement efforts and pick up key tactics around what to do and what not to do when implementing new initiatives.

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164: The 4 Lenses of Representation with Brian McComak13 Sep 202200:11:23

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not commitments that should be separate from the work of an organization—they are part of everything in the company’s ecosystem, enterprise, and business practices.

This episode shares the ‘4 Lenses of Representation’ framework which is a helpful tool to reference as you are building your DEI strategy.

266: Voice of The People Who Matter with Sam Julka + Meghan Tooman01 Aug 202400:39:33

Leadership is a lesson in listening to the people in you lead.

Let’s talk about how to unlock the voices within your organization to get meaningful feedback.

Nikki’s guests are the dynamic co-owners of DORIS Research, Sam Julka and Meghan Tooman, who share their wisdom on leading with listening, the power of vulnerability, and leveraging meaningful data for transformational change.

Learn how DORIS's core values—such as leading with listening, feeding intellect, and navigating ambiguity with grit—guides their approach to fostering transformational change.

This episode is a lesson on slow, deliberate problem-defining versus quick problem-solving.

Explore how to prioritize people, gather meaningful data, and drive internal transformation in your organization.

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DORIS Research
Connect with Meghan Tooman on LinkedIn
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Learn more about PeopleForward Network

163: The Lighthouse Effect with Steve Pemberton08 Sep 202200:34:30

We’ve all heard stories about leaders who guided people through a storm, the proverbial lighthouses on the edge of cliffs to guide those lost at sea safely home. Steve Pemberton, Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman, has had many such people in his life, inspiring him to capture his stories and others’ in a book called The Lighthouse Effect.

In this episode, Steve shares his deeply personal story and talks about the ‘lighthouses’ in his life, from the high school teacher who took him in when he had nowhere else to go, to a volunteer firefighter who died rescuing others on 9/11.

As you listen, you’ll learn how you can channel the lighthouse effect as a leader and have an extraordinary impact on the world. Along the way you’ll gain insight into the importance of collective collaboration and how to shift your vision as your circumstances change.

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162: Benefits of a Sustainable Organization with Dora Lutz06 Sep 202200:11:37

96% of employees expect their organization to pursue a sustainability agenda- but how do we do that?

In this episode, Dora shares insights about the way social impact creates meaningful work, and higher investor returns.

161: Be the Leader Nobody Wants to Leave with Kris Baird01 Sep 202200:33:50

Research shows there are two main reasons why people quit their jobs—leaders and culture. If you want to retain talent, you have to be a leader nobody wants to leave. You have to be someone who champions a culture that gives them a sense of belonging.

Kris Baird, President of The Baird Group, helps individuals work towards those goals everyday. In this episode, Kris shares a game-changing perspective leaders need to enact to truly engage their teams. As you listen, you’ll learn how to give and, more importantly, receive feedback to build a culture ripe for innovation and growth.

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160: Second Chances Can Fuel Talent Pipelines with Michelle Cirocco25 Aug 202200:37:32

Michelle Cirocco is the Executive Director, President, and Chief Impact Officer of Televerde Foundation, a company whose goal is to provide jobs, training, and education to women in prison to give them the skills they need to move forward once they’re out. Over 4,000 women have gone through Televerde’s program and transitioned back into their communities with exceptional results.

Michelle is one such example. When she was sentenced to seven years in jail she had two kids and knew she needed to change. Televerde gave her the chance. In this episode, Michelle shares how Televerde changed her life and discusses what other businesses can do to help move people forward, together.

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Change or Die by Alan Deutschman

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159: When is Enough Data, Enough Data? with Kevin Campbell18 Aug 202200:32:10

Attention people-first leaders! Are you getting clear on what it means to be people-first in practice and then operationalizing the data to get the outcomes you want?

Kevin Campbell is an Employee Experience Scientist at Qualtrics, and in this episode, he explains how data can give organizations the gift of focus. Listen in as he shares why your experiences aren't just defined by what actually happened. Instead, they’re how we feel as a result of that interaction. You’ll learn how to hone employee and customer experience to increase retention as well as understand what pieces of the data you should act on.

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158: Human Recognition vs Employee Recognition with Samantha Farley11 Aug 202200:22:45

Are you thinking about how to make powerful, meaningful connections with your people?

Samantha Farley is the Founder and CEO of PeopleProud, an Employee Gifting Company focused on helping companies appreciate and recognize their employees for any and all occasions.

In this episode, she shares the difference between human and employee recognition and how her personal experiences of not feeling valued or cared for inspired her to start PeopleProud. Listen in to find out why it's not really about the gift, but about the meaning behind it.

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157: Stepping Into Inclusive Leadership with Brian McComak09 Aug 202200:10:38

In the ongoing conversation around creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces, many are working to define inclusive leadership. In this episode, Brian shares some of the ways he approaches being an inclusive leader and offers his perspective on the importance of both learning and unlearning as leaders and managers work to deliver on their commitment to being inclusive.

156: Keeping the Tribe During Leadership Transition with Garry Ridge04 Aug 202200:29:42

After 25 years at the helm of the WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge is completing what he calls his “leadership apprenticeship” and stepping down as CEO.

WD-40 famously has what they call a “tribe culture” rooted in the idea that people work together to improve each other’s lives at home and at work. In this episode, Garry gives us a dose of mentorship on building culture and maintaining it during times of transition. As you listen, you’ll learn how to clearly define executable values strong enough to support change and hear the three most powerful words a leader can use.

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155: ESG Impact on Small Business with Dora Lutz02 Aug 202200:09:20

ESG has gone mainstream. But how do small businesses make sense of social impact without breaking the bank?

In this episode, Dora Lutz, talks about the reasons social impact drives profit and how small businesses can leverage this work.

154: Unmute Yourself and Lead Others with Rachel Druckenmiller28 Jul 202200:40:15

“When we unmute our relationships, our jobs, our bodies, and our joy, we have fuller, more vibrant lives. We feel more fully ourselves so we can show up and do our best.”

Rachel Druckenmiller, CEO and Founder of Unmuted, is on a mission to help people move past the fear that blocks them so they can become “joyfully alive” and courageously expressed individuals.

In this episode, Rachel discusses the pain of hiding parts of yourself and the work it takes to overcome that. As you listen, you’ll learn steps you can take to help those you lead speak up and gain insight on continuing your own personal development of self-expression.

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265: Confident, Competent, Trustworthy + Approachable with Rob Eyler25 Jul 202400:38:16

Be an original. 

Rob Eyler is a visionary entrepreneur renowned for his innovative contributions to the photography industry. He is CEO of Capturely—a company revolutionizing the way businesses approach employee photography. 

Rob discusses the significance of first impressions, the importance of a consistent and impactful personal brand, and how updating your headshot every 2-3 years can make a world of difference. 

Tune in to learn how you can enhance your personal brand and make lasting impressions that resonate in professional settings.

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153: Being an Award-Winning Workplace with Angie Redmon21 Jul 202200:29:57

Becoming an award-winning place to work is about so much more than the actual award.

Angie Redmon, President and Founder of striveHR, says the biggest benefit to an organization is the learnings you gain about your employees along the way.

In this episode, Angie breaks down how to pick which awards your organization should pursue. She also shares her insights on maintaining award status so you can increase retention, employee engagement, and ultimately customer satisfaction.

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152: Didn't Work Then, Won’t Work Now with Brandon Peele14 Jul 202200:25:45

High retention, genuine engagement, great productivity, and constant innovation—these are business goals all employers want but few know to achieve.

Brandon Peele, Co-Founder of Unity Lab, believes all those aspirations can be reached, and he’s willing to share the secret to attaining them. It starts with activating purpose and creating a sense of belonging, but that’s only the beginning.

As you listen to the conversation you’ll learn the other key components to building a working environment where people buy into and are ready to stay for the long haul.

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151: Starting Your DEI Journey with Brian McComak12 Jul 202200:09:29

Figuring out where, when and how to start your DEI journey can be, for some, a bit overwhelming sparking many more questions than answers. In this episode, you’ll find encouragement for taking steps forward along with several practical, tangible suggestions for steps to take - regardless of where you’re starting your DEI journey.

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150: People Hire People with Chris Allaire07 Jul 202200:32:06

Chris Allaire is the Founder and CEO of Averity, a staffing company, where his vision is to build the best company to work for in the United States. And they’re already making huge strides towards accomplishing that goal.

In this episode, Nikki and Chris dig deep into the way he leads their nationally renowned culture and brand, as well as some of their standout practices you can take into your organization.

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149: Integrating ESG Into Your Existing Strategy with Dora Lutz05 Jul 202200:06:19

One thing that became abundantly clear during the pandemic is how closely integrated our businesses and our communities are, which provides a clear and compelling reason for leaders to be thinking about their role in creating a better world. In this episode, you’ll learn how to incorporate ESG reporting into your current strategy, creating a long-term profitable business.

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148: Culture Congruence with David Mead30 Jun 202200:33:09

David Mead, speaker, listener, and consultant, is passionate about teaching and coaching trust as the core to building a strong culture, establishing a healthy leadership team, and developing a healthy leader.

He joins to share his insights on a concept he brings to his clients and coaches every day called “culture congruence” and discuss how it applies to a healthy organization.

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147: The 5 Voices Skot Waldron23 Jun 202200:35:09

Are you fascinated and intrigued by personality assessment tools? Skot Waldron is a Communication Consultant for GiANT Worldwide, and he’s going to help us learn about an assessment tool called The 5 Voices.

What’s different about this one compared to others? It helps you gain a better perspective of your leadership voice and how to communicate effectively so people hear you and receive the community.

The 5 Voices is Skot’s go-to tool, and in this episode he breaks down the five communication styles and shares why it’s so important to never graduate from the school of self-awareness.

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146: Giving and Getting Great Feedback with Anne Bono21 Jun 202200:11:29

In this episode, Anne explores a foundational element of trusting, psychologically safe work cultures: feedback. You’ll learn how to reframe feedback if you've been traumatized by it in the past, and how you can avoid burning others when you give it. Anne shares the three absolute DOs of feedback (the first is particularly crucial if you want your feedback to be effective), and the one big DON'T. 

145: Leading Belonging with Mindi Cox16 Jun 202200:27:19

Belonging is trending in the DEI world, but do we actually know how to make it a reality.

Mindi Cox, Chief Marketing and People Officer at O.C. Tanner, joins the show to share how empowering frontline leaders is key to a successful belonging strategy.

As you listen, you’ll hear about the evolution of the workplace covenant, how to make belonging more than an initiative, and the importance of consistency in your messaging and commitments.

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144: Taking a Moment for Self-Care with Brian McComak14 Jun 202200:09:50

It’s a difficult time for so many of us as we navigate a surge in mass shootings, the ongoing impacts of COVID, war in Ukraine, talk of a recession, and much more. In this episode, you’ll receive tools for finding your center and focusing your energy. To do our best work and, more importantly, to be present for our loved ones, we must take care of ourselves first.

264: How to Use Data to Lead People & Culture18 Jul 202400:39:14

How can leaders use data to build culture in their organizations?

Our guest, Craig Forman, is on a mission to improve how people work by using data to lead people and culture forward. Get a unique perspective on using data to build trust within organizations and involve employees in shaping their culture.

Craig reveals the importance of empathy and storytelling in helping leaders embrace data and focus on inputs rather than just outcomes. He shares insight on using compassionate data, making people feel seen and heard, and the long-term value of regularly addressing data.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a renowned culture expert and people scientist.

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Journey to Meaningful Diversity Impact with Rocki Howard09 Jun 202200:28:00

What does a successful diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging culture look like?

Rocki Howard, Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project, says impactful DEI strategies begin with a clean vision. When you know where you plan to go, you can take the steps you need to get there.

In this episode, Rocki discusses the importance of moving beyond good intentions to actually make an impact. As you listen, you’ll learn how to design your DEI strategy and discover the importance of holding leaders accountable.

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How does ESG drive profit? with Dora Lutz07 Jun 202200:06:32

It’s a simple fact, organizations that do good work in their communities outperform. In this episode, you will learn the mechanisms that help organizations increase revenue and decrease costs while creating value and benefit for shareholders and stakeholders.

How to Get a Deeper Level of Connection with Derek Lundsten02 Jun 202200:24:48

In an age of isolation, virtual events, and remote work, we could all use a little more connection.

Derek Lundsten, CEO of LifeGuides, joins us on this episode to discuss how to connect with others on a deeper level, both professionally and personally. As you listen, you’ll learn how to see other people’s viewpoints and hear about the power of open-ended questions.

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