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Gut+Science explores employee engagement insights you can act on, from CEOs you can trust. Get ready for high energy interviews led by employee engagement evangelist Nikki Lewallen—ones that’ll have you rethinking what it means to build successful people-first cultures.
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189: Help Your People Love Their Work (Again) with Joyce Batcheller
The most effective means of increasing engagement and retention, regardless of industry, is to bring people back to their why to help them fall back in love with their work.
The healthcare industry has been hit with repeated challenges over the last few years, and it has taken a significant toll on its workers. Joyce Batcheller, an innovative healthcare leader and Executive Nurse Advisor, says there are key actions leaders can take to make their teams proud of their work so they can feel fulfilled. That, in turn, reminds them that the reason they got into the profession was a good one.
Listen in to hear Joyce and our special co-host Chrissy Burke, Managing Partner at HireUp Leadership, break down how to bring joy and pride back into the workplace through recognition and celebration.
Book Recommendation:
The Leadership Trajectory by Dr. Patricia S. Yoder-Wise, Karren Kowalski, and Susan Sportsman
Additional Resources:
* Find out more about the Texas Nurses Association
* Find out more about The Nurses Legacy Institute
* Take a listen to this Radio Show: All About Nursing
* Follow HireUp on Linkedin
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jan 26, 2023
188: HireUp Leadership: Reimagining Healthcare with Brad Pantoskey and Chrissy Burke
The Gut + Science team has a big heart for healthcare, and this year we’re partnering with HireUp Leadership so we can continue to pour into the amazing workers in the industry.
In this episode, the Founder of HireUp Brad Pantoskey, and Chrissy Burke, a Managing Partner of the organization, share the company’s story and values. HireUp is a healthcare staffing company that was founded through a desire : to improve patient care, give back to the community, and provide tools and resources to empower healthcare leaders. Listen in to hear how they’re achieving their goals by doing the right things for the right reasons and leaning into deeply personal relationships to move them forward.
Additional Resources:
* Follow HireUp on Linkedin
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jan 19, 2023
187: Focus on the Connection with Kindra Maples
“Communication, consistency, dedication, and trust are all key when it comes to engagement and they all fall under connection.”
Kindra Maples, Founder and Owner of Culture Crush Business LLC, says when leaders take time to build authentic connections with their people, everything else falls into place. In this episode, Kindra shares the behavior-based relationship lessons she learned from working with animals and explains how they apply to people. Listen in to learn how to be a more supportive, human-centered, and intentional leader who creates connections that last a lifetime.
Book Recommendation:
* Unfu*k Yourself by Gary John Bishop
Additional Resources:
* Check out The Culture Crush Business Podcast
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jan 12, 2023
186: The Self-Aware Leader with Angela Marshalek
Angela Marshlek, Director of Training and Organizational Development at Bassett Mechanical, is passionate about leadership and personal growth. In her role, she guides leaders on their journey to self-awareness, empowering them to break free from self-preservation and unlock their hidden potential.
In this episode, Angela explains why self-awareness is key to being a better leader. Listen in as she shares insights on how to slow down and ask better questions to understand yourself and others more deeply and connect in more meaningful ways.
Book Recommendation:
* The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Additional Resources:
* Get in touch with Basset Mechanical through Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or email - info@bassettmechanical.com
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jan 10, 2023
185: Bringing Men Into The Conversation with Brian McComak
Everyone can and should be a part of the conversation about diverse, equitable, & inclusive workplace environments. It's important that folks that have privilege or power because of what they look like are in the rooms where these conversations are being had in order to change the systems so that all of us have the opportunity to thrive. In this episode, Brian offers his suggestions on how to bring the men in your workplace into these conversations.
Additional Resources:
* Hummingbird Humanity Website: https://hummingbirdhumanity.com/
* Find Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmccomak/
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Jan 5, 2023
184: Showing Up as a Loving Leader with Dr. Sylvain Trepanier + David Black
“When you show up as a loving leader, you help people be the best they can be.”
Dr. Sylvain Trepanier, SVP and System Chief Nursing Officer at Providence, says if you want your team to trust you and feel supported enough to reach their potential, it takes a loving leadership approach. In this episode, Syl and our guest host, David Black, discuss the deliberate behaviors Syl practices so he can show up authentic, honest, and fully present. Along the way, you’ll learn about his daily rituals to stay grateful and intentionally inspire those around him.
Book Recommendation:
* Love Plus Work by Marcus Marcus Buckingham
Additional Resources:
* Check out Dr. Syl’s Website
* Connect with Dr. Syl on Facebook
* Connect with David Black
* Find out more about Even Health and their platform Cabana
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Dec 22, 2022
183: Grateful + Inspired: A Year of Reflection with PeopleForward Network
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.
Additional Resources:
* Check out the episode with Michelle Cirocco
* Read “The Dash Poem” by Linda Ellis
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Dec 15, 2022
182: Sharing the Passion of a People-First Leader
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.
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Dec 13, 2022
181: Navigating the Holidays at Work and Home with Brian McComak
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.
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Dec 8, 2022
180: Superpowers and Kryptonite with Mona Veiseh and Brandon Miller
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.
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Dec 1, 2022
179: Why Mattering Comes First with Zach Mercurio
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Additional Resources:
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Nov 23, 2022
178: Well-being at Work: Employees Have a Part with Dr. Angelo Venditti and Michelle Doran
“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.
Book Recommendation:
* Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin
Additional Resources:
* Connect with Dr. Angelo Venditti: angelo.venditti@tuhs.temple.edu
* Learn more about CCA: https://ccainc.com
* Listen to Cy Wakeman’s Epis…
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Nov 17, 2022
177: Communicate Your Story with Travis Brown
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf
* Atomic Habits by James Clear
Additional Resources:
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Nov 15, 2022
176: Building Trust in a Remote Workplace with Brian McComak
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.
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Nov 10, 2022
175: Joy-Centered Leadership with Dr. Lee Galuska and Michelle Doran
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.
Book Recommendation:
* The Works of Brené Brown
Additional Resources:
* Check out Dr. Galuska’s research on meaning and joy: article one, article two, article three
* Get your copy of The Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Nov 3, 2022
174: Six Imperatives for a Successful People Strategy with Howard Cleveland and Meg Crosby
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.
Book Recommendation:
* To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
* The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Additional Resources:
* Contact Howard: howard.cleveland@peoplecap.com
* Contact Meg: meg.crosby@peoplecap.com
* Learn more about the Six Imperatives: https://www.peoplecap.com/six-imperatives
* Learn more about The Growth Gauntlet: https://www.peoplecap.com/growth-gauntlet
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardn…
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Oct 27, 2022
173: Lead Systemic Change with Eric Thomas
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.
Book Recommendation:
* 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Berkman
Additional Resources:
* Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-eric/
* Learn more about Genesys: https://www.genesys.com/
* Eric’s Blog: https://www.genesys.com/blog/author?auth=797
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Oct 20, 2022
172: Building a Supportive Culture with Michael Goebel and John Levy
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.
Book Recommendation:
* The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan
* The SPEED of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey
* The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal
* Good to Great by Jim Collins
Additional Resources:
* Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlevycca/
* Learn more about CCA: https://ccainc.com/
* Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-goebel-49313711/
* Learn more about Parker Adventist Hospital: https://www.centura.org/location/parker-adventist-hospital
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Ne…
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Oct 13, 2022
171: One Piece of Advice That Changed Everything with Kristen Hadeed
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud
Additional Resources:
* Check out Kristen’s book: https://www.kristenhadeed.com/book
* Connect with Kristen on: Insta…
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Oct 11, 2022
170: Leveraging Workplace Culture in Uncertain Times with Brian McComak
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.
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Oct 6, 2022
169: Resilience Ready Leaders with Vivian Blade
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine
Additional Resources:
* Get your copy of Vivian’s books: https://vivianblade.com/author/
* Check out Vivian’s Engagedly Webinar: https://vivianblade.com/engage/
* Connect with Vivian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VivianBlade
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Oct 4, 2022
168: How Social Issues Impact Your Organization with Dora Lutz
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.
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Sep 29, 2022
167: It All Begins With Belonging with Dr. Norma Tirado & David Black
“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.
Additional Resources:
* Connect with Centura Health: https://www.linkedin.com/company/centura-health/
* Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Sep 22, 2022
166: Powerful Communication with Dr. Ali Atkison
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Additional Resources:
* Follow Ali on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliAtkison
* Check out these Great Courses/Wondrium course on Brain-based Communication Strategies
* Listen to this Audible course on Strategic Language Use
* Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Sep 15, 2022
165: Creating Employee Engagement Results with Brandon Miller and Sapidah Shefa
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.
Book Recommendation:
* For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway
* Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
* Atomic Habits by James Clear
* High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
Additional Resources:
* Connect with Brandon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/logi…
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Sep 13, 2022
164: The 4 Lenses of Representation with Brian McComak
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.
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Sep 8, 2022
163: The Lighthouse Effect with Steve Pemberton
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Watership Down by Richard Adams
* The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Additional Resour…
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Sep 6, 2022
162: Benefits of a Sustainable Organization with Dora Lutz
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.
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Sep 1, 2022
161: Be the Leader Nobody Wants to Leave with Kris Baird
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.
Book Recommendation:
* The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
* Atomic Habits by James Clear
Additional Resources:
* Healthcare Leadership Development: https://baird-group.com/training-development/leadership-development/
* Take the Culture Assessment: https://baird-group.com/healthcare-consulting/organization-cultural-assessment-and-improvement/
* Tips for Giving and Receiving Feedback…
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Aug 25, 2022
160: Second Chances Can Fuel Talent Pipelines with Michelle Cirocco
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.
Book Recommendation:
Change or Die by Alan Deutschman
Additional Resources:
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More on Televerde Foundation: https://televerdefoundation.org/
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Televerde Foundation Impact Video :https://youtu.be/NtJu6gATiUE
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Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
* Learn more about the…
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Aug 18, 2022
159: When is Enough Data, Enough Data? with Kevin Campbell
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
* Upstream by Dan Heath
Additional Resources:
* Check out Kevin’s Website: https://www.liftedleadership.com/
* What Kevin’s Clients Say: https://www.liftedleadership.com/testimonials
* Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.people…
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Aug 11, 2022
158: Human Recognition vs Employee Recognition with Samantha Farley
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Living with a Seal by Jesse Itzler
Additional Resources:
* Learn more about PeopleProud: www.peopleproud.com
* Follow PeopleProud: instagram.com/peopleproud
* Connect with Samantha's team: team@peopleproud.com
* Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Aug 9, 2022
157: Stepping Into Inclusive Leadership with Brian McComak
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.
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Aug 4, 2022
156: Keeping the Tribe During Leadership Transition with Garry Ridge
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.
Book Recommendation:
* All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum
* The Earned Life by Marshall Goldsmith
Additional Resources:
* Connect with Garry: https://thelearningmoment.net
* Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Aug 2, 2022
155: ESG Impact on Small Business with Dora Lutz
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.
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Jul 28, 2022
154: Unmute Yourself and Lead Others with Rachel Druckenmiller
“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.
Book Recommendation:
* The Power of Regret by Daniel H. Pink
* Immunity to Change by Lisa Lahey and Robert Kegan
Additional Resources:
* Access Rachel’s LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/unmute-yourself-6862381507273605120/
* Explore Rachel’s website: https://unmutedlife.com/
* Follow Rachel on Instagram: http…
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Jul 21, 2022
153: Being an Award-Winning Workplace with Angie Redmon
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.
Book Recommendation:
* The Mercy Papers by Robin Romm
* The Works of Donald Miller
* The Works of Brené Brown
Additional Resources:
* Book a Discovery Call with Angie: https://calendly.com/angieredmon/discovery-call
* Access Angie’s FREE resource guide: https://strivehr.net/award
* More on striveHR: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strivehr/about/
* Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jul 14, 2022
152: Didn't Work Then, Won’t Work Now with Brandon Peele
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber
Additional Resources:
* Check out the science of purpose: http://scienceofpurpose.org
* Get your copy of Brandon’s book: http://purposework.us
* Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jul 12, 2022
151: Starting Your DEI Journey with Brian McComak
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.
Resources:
* Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
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Jul 7, 2022
150: People Hire People with Chris Allaire
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles
Additional Resources:
* Subscribe to Chris’s newsletter: https://chrisallaire.substack.com/
* Search for candidates with Averity: https://www.averityteam.com/human/
* Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jul 5, 2022
149: Integrating ESG Into Your Existing Strategy with Dora Lutz
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.
Resources:
* Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
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Jun 30, 2022
148: Culture Congruence with David Mead
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Together by Vivek Murphy
Additional Resources:
* To the first five people who reach out, David is offering a complimentary one hour coaching session to discuss challenges your culture's facing and help you think through ideas to take a positive step forward. If you’re interested, DM him on LinkedIn
* Learn more about David: https://www.davidjmead.com/, https://linqapp.com/davidmead
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network:www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jun 23, 2022
147: The 5 Voices Skot Waldron
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.
Book Recommendation:
* The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
Additional Resources:
* If you are interested in taking the five voices assessment, visit Skot’s website www.skotwaldron.com/gutscience. Or sign up for a 90-minute bootcamp with Skot to discuss the dynamics of the voices on your team and how everyone communicates.
* Skot’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJlf…
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Jun 21, 2022
146: Giving and Getting Great Feedback with Anne Bono
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.
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Jun 16, 2022
145: Leading Belonging with Mindi Cox
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.
Book Recommendation:
* My Life In Full by Indra Nooyi
* The Law of Divine Compensation by Marianne Williamson
Additional Resources:
* OC Tanner’s Global Culture Report
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jun 14, 2022
144: Taking a Moment for Self-Care with Brian McComak
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.
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Jun 9, 2022
Journey to Meaningful Diversity Impact with Rocki Howard
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Redefining HR by Lars Schmidt
Additional Resources:
* Smart Recruiters toolkit
* Whitepaper: Building a Better Workplace
* 10 Drivers for Women’s Success at Work
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jun 7, 2022
How does ESG drive profit? with Dora Lutz
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.
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Jun 2, 2022
How to Get a Deeper Level of Connection with Derek Lundsten
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.
Book Recommendation:
* Right Away and All at Once by Greg Brenneman
* Abundance by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kolter
Additional Resources:
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
* Learn more about LifeGuides: https://lifeguides.com/
* Learn more about Rebels With a Heart: https://rebelswithaheart.com
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May 19, 2022
Eroded Trust? We Can Rebuild with Ophelia Byers and David Black
For the month of May, Gut + Science is highlighting leadership in the healthcare industry, and this episode features Dr. Ophelia Byers Chief Nurse Executive for Atlantic Health System.
Trust is key when it comes to working in a team. While everyone knows trust has to be earned, Ophelia is here to remind us it also has to be fortified and renewed.
As you listen to the conversation with Ophelia, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to lay foundations for trust and pick up best practices for nurturing relationships built on respect and understanding. You’ll also learn how to overcome wider issues around distrust in structures and systems.
Book Recommendation:
* You Are More Than Magic by Minda Harts
Additional Resources:
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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May 17, 2022
Leading and Managing: Two Crucial Skills for New Leaders
Are you a leader or a manager? You know they are not the same, right? Not at all. There are small, yet crucial differences in the skills and traits required to manage and lead a team of individuals. Humancentric Coach and Advisor Anne Bono distinguishes the differences and shares why it’s important (especially for new and emerging leaders) to focus on both skill sets to amplify impact.
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May 12, 2022
138: Leading Destigmatization of Mental Health with Nigel Girgrah and John Levy
For the month of May, Gut + Science is highlighting leadership in the healthcare industry and this episode features Dr. Nigel Girgrah, Chief Wellness Officer at Ochsner Health.
Nigel is championing a culture where mental wellbeing is front and center, and the data shows making mental health a priority benefits employees, employers, and the people you serve.
As you listen, you’ll learn why vulnerability is key to gaining trust and hear about programs you can implement in your organization to get proactive around mental health.
Book Recommendation:
* That Summer by Jennifer Weiner
* The Cider House Rules by John Irving
* Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Additional Resources:
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network:www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
* Learn more about Ochsner Health: https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/ochsner-health-focused-workforce-needs
* Learn More about CCA: https://ccainc.com/
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May 10, 2022
Leaning Into Discomfort Gracefully with Brian McComak
Having conversations on sensitive, complex, and emotional topics can be difficult. Learn how to lean in gracefully to sensitive conversations in a way that acknowledges our humanity and celebrates our differences.
Brian McComak, CEO + Founder of Hummingbird Humanity shares tools and tips that allow you to comfortably lean in as a coworker, a leader, an ally or an employee to be part of the change that needs to happen to create workplaces where humans thrive.
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May 5, 2022
Creating a Safe Space, First with Dr. Maureen Fagan and David Black
For the month of May, Gut + Science is highlighting leadership in the healthcare industry and we brought Dr. Maureen Fagan, Chief Nursing Executive for the University of Miami Health System, back to kick off the series.
In this episode, Maureen shares her insights on building trust. For her, the practice starts with asking powerful questions and modeling the behavior you want to see in those you lead. As you listen, you’ll learn how to create an environment where people feel encouraged to discuss problems openly so they can be easily identified and resolved.
Book Recommendation:
* The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
* Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Additional Resources:
- Learn more about the PeopleForward Network:www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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May 3, 2022
What is ESG, Anyway? with Dora Lutz
So many of us see and hear about ESG as a topic that is trending, but we don't really have a good framework for understanding what it is, or why we should care.
Listen in on what ESG is, why it’s exploding, and learn the 3 things you should ask yourself if you begin to engage in this work.
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Apr 21, 2022
136: Help Your People Live Their 10 with Cory Chadwick
Can you imagine a world where everyone is living their best lives? Cody Chadwick, Founder of The Mental Gym, can, and he’s determined to help others “live their ten.”
Cory was faced with a number of challenges in his life and he knew they could either take him out of commission or teach him something. He decided to go with the latter and find the best version of himself. In this episode, you’ll hear why living your ten allows you to feel and perform at your very best and pick up tips to live your ideal life.
Book Recommendation:
* The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
* Atomic Habits by James Clear
Additional Resources:
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Apr 18, 2022
Happy 4th Birthday Gut+Science!
Gut+Science is celebrating four years of having phenomenal conversations with leaders.
While we are taking a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come, we are always looking forward to the next big thing coming. Listen in to find out what you can expect to hear from Gut+Science and the PeopleForward Network as we look at expanding what we offer our wonderful audience.
Want to learn more about the mission behind PeopleForward Network? Check outwww.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Apr 7, 2022
135: An Alive Culture Guide with Frank Kelly III
It takes thoughtful, dedicated work to get your company values off the wall and into the life of your organization.
In this episode, Frank Kelly III, CEO of Kelly Benefits, shares examples of how their pervasive culture is realized within the company daily. As you listen, you’ll learn what action statements are and how to use them to put an organization's principles into action.
Book Recommendation:
The Holy Spirit: Key to Supernatural Living by Bill Bright
Additional Resources:
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Mar 24, 2022
134: Purposeful Inclusion with Jennifer Morales and Shawn Harris
“At Starbucks, we aren't in the coffee business serving people, we're in the people business serving coffee.”
Jennifer Morales, director of Technology Strategy and Partner Engagement at Starbucks, is one of many people in the organization striving to make the company an inclusive and diverse people-first workplace.
In this episode, she and director of Information Security Shawn Harris discuss the initiatives they’re implementing to create a culture that allows their partners (employees) to flourish and feel a sense of community. As you listen, you’ll be reminded of the power of words on both a macro and micro level and learn why you should be looking for culture “add” instead of culture “fit”.
Book Recommendations:
* The CISO Evolution by Matthew Sharp and Kyriakos “Rock” Lambros
* Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Additional Resources:
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Mar 10, 2022
133: Designing A People-First Culture with Wilson Jones, Presented by Performa
During Wilson Jones’s tenure as CEO of Oshkosh Corporation, he led the charge to adopt a people-first culture.
“Performing cultures are good but performing around healthy cultures are even better.”
This episode is presented by Performa (now EUA), a purpose-driven architecture and engineering firm. As you listen, you’ll quickly understand why, even though he’s retired, CEOs keep calling Wilson for advice on how to shift their cultures. First and foremost, Wilson says if the desire for change isn’t genuine, if leadership doesn’t model the behavior, and if the suggestions don’t come from the bottom up, it won’t happen. As the conversation unfolds, you’ll learn how this culture shift began with listening to front-line employees and acting on their desire to be engaged, developed and connected. You’ll also learn how lasting culture change happens through building relationships so your team feels like they’re doing meaningful work with people who care. You’ll al…
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Feb 24, 2022
132: Maximize Your Total Rewards Strategy | Megan Nail
Megan Nail, Vice President of Total Rewards Practice at NFP, works with companies to help them create unique and meaningful rewards packages to attract and retain talent.
In this episode, Megan discusses the dramatic changes rewards strategies have undergone and explains why it’s an opportunity for organizations to get creative. Listen to learn how to customize your employee benefits offerings. Along the way, Megan will share some of the most tantalizing offerings she’s seeing right now.
Book Recommendation:
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Additional Resources:
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Feb 10, 2022
131: Filling the Workplace Purpose Gap | John Qualls
John Qualls, the CEO and President of Purpose HQ, is the inventor of the Purpose Gap Matrix which helps teams find the exact gaps as individuals in their roles and as a whole.
In this episode, John shares his mindset around purpose at work and the key components he has found to give employees a meaningful work experience. Listen to learn how your team pinpoint gaps and take meaningful action towards crafting their ideal work experience.
Book Recommendations:
* Give and Take by Adam Grant Giant Under the Snow by John Gordon
Additional Resources:
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jan 27, 2022
130: Adapt! (Or Stagnate) | Ira Wolfe
Ira Wolfe is a passionate thought leader on workforce trends who has emerged as one of HR’s most visionary thinkers. He constantly challenges preconceptions related to what it takes to attract, select, manage, and retain top talent.
In this episode, Ira explains the importance of adaptability and why this skill is a core component to effective and healthy leadership in 2022.
Book Recommendations:
* The Perfect Labor Storm* by Ira Wolfe
* Paradigms* by Joel Barker
* Humanity* by Jonathan Glover
Additional Resources:
* Ira’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS7HA986X8M
* Ira’s Podcast Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geeks-geezers-and-googlization-show/id1115530408
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jan 6, 2022
129: Reframing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | Brian McComak
Brian McComak is a diversity and inclusion consultant, speaker, author, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in diversity and inclusion, HR company culture, change management, communications, and employee experience. He's the Founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity, a consulting firm that cultivates and champions, inclusive workplace cultures, and human-centered leadership. He's also the author of Humanity in the Workplace, a blueprint for building an inclusive and equitable company culture that will be released in 2022.
In this episode, Brian guides us through a conversation about reframing DEI in the workplace. Employees view the workplace differently now versus ten years ago, and it's up to great leaders to implement practices to champion inclusive workplace cultures and a human-centered leadership approach.
Listen to this conversation with Brian to understand what steps you can take to reframe the conversation in your organization and increase representation at all…
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Jan 3, 2022
Monday Fire Takeover: "I feel like I'm meant for more" with Kate Volman
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. To celebrate the new year we have Kate Volman bringing you some inspiration. Listen as she talks about pursuing your creative side.
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Dec 27, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Getting Out of Your Own Way: Find Things From Your Past that Hinder the Success of Your Future with Oscar and Kiya Frazier
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Oscar and Kiya Frazier bring the fire today with a discussion around using Introspective Analysis to define clearer goals.
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Dec 23, 2021
BONUS: What is the PeopleForward Network?
We've got a special bonus episode for you today talking about the new journey Gut+Science has been on this year. You've probably heard us talk a lot about the PeopleForward Network, but you might still be wondering, "What is it?"
In this bonus episode, Nikki talks with Rachel Downey, President and Founder of Share Your Genius, the PeopleForward Network's podcast partner, to help explain the network and how you can get engaged in 2022. Additional Resources:
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Dec 20, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Getting to a High-Performing Team When Time is of the Essence with Oscar and Kiya Frazier
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Oscar and Kiya Frazier bring the fire today with a discussion around how to get through the forming, storming, norming, performing phases to reach high-performing status for your team(s).
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Dec 16, 2021
Moments Move Us: Taking the Time to Connect with Dr. Shereef Elnahal
In the best of times or in the worst of times, everyone remembers what it feels like to be seen, heard, and understood. It’s in those moments of human connection that shape the healthcare experience. The PeopleForward Network is excited to announce, Moments Move Us, a people-first podcast hosted by leader, healthcare advocate, and CEO of Wambi, Rebecca Metter. On this show, take a step back in time to reflect on when you experienced authentic connection while hearing the stories of exceptional leaders and the moments that inspired them. Listen to the first episode with Dr. Shereef Elnahal, President and CEO of University Hospital in Newark, as he shares how trust can lead to incredible progress.
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Dec 13, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Speed Boat or Cruise Ship: Understanding Your Market with Oscar and Kiya Frazier
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Oscar and Kiya Frazier bring the fire today with a discussion around creating the agility needed to adapt and adjust to market demands within your target market.
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Dec 6, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Herding Tigers: How to Lead Leaders with Oscar and Kiya Frazier
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Oscar and Kiya Frazier bring the fire today with a discussion around leading other leaders.
When a leader is called to lead other leaders, how do you:
* Establish a level of authority that still recognizes the others as leaders.
* Create a direction for the group that leaders can follow
* Delegate tasks in a way that doesn’t place other leaders in a seemingly subordinate role.
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Dec 2, 2021
Be Worth* Following: Lead the Person, Not the Employee with Claire David, CareVet
You get out what you put in. The same thing goes for those you lead.
That's why Claire David, Chief People and Culture Officer at CareVet, says you should be intentional about creating personal, not just transactional, relationships with those you work with. Claire was fortunate enough to find herself working for someone who invested in her success without ever expecting anything in return. Knowing someone had faith in her led Claire to work harder and pushed her to be a better employee.
Take a listen to Be Worth* Following, a new podcast under PeopleForward Network, to learn about the importance of focusing on the success of others and how that can pay off in numerous unexpected ways.
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Nov 29, 2021
[Re-release] Monday Fire: Doing Better Work
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How do you do better work - work that is meaningful to you?
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Nov 24, 2021
128: Learn to Care, First | Bob Chapman
Bob Chapman was recently named number three CEO in the world. He is very intentional about using his platform to build a better world. Bob's impact on the world has been massive, and it all centers around learning to care first.
Bob says, "Business could be the most powerful force for good in the world if leaders would embrace the awesome responsibility of leadership. Caring for people and giving them meaning, purpose, and fulfillment through their work is not in disharmony with creating value."
Listen as Bob breaks down how leaders can embrace the responsibility and create an immediate impact.
Book Recommendations:
* The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard
* Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman
Additional Resources: Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Nov 22, 2021
[Re-release] Monday Fire: Thoughts>Feelings>Actions>Results
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What thoughts can you channel to accomplish your goals?
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Nov 18, 2021
127: How to Create A Speak-Up Culture | Stephen Shedletzky
Stephen Shedletzky (AKA "Shed") wakes up every day to engage with people in meaningful ways, connect with depth, and live and inspire a more fulfilled world. He supports humble leaders. Those who know they are both part of problems they experience and a part of the solutions they create. Those who intend to put their people and purpose. Shed is a speaker, thought leader, executive coach, and advisor.
In this episode he shares his insights on how to create a "speak-up" culture and how it can transform organizations.
Book Recommendations:
* Permission to Screw Up by Kristen Hadeed
* Primed to Perform by Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor
Additional Resources: Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Nov 15, 2021
[Re-release] Monday Fire: Tap Your Superpowers
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What's your superpower?
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Nov 11, 2021
126: Surrender Control and Empower | Amy Lynn Durham
Have you heard about spiritual intelligence or SQ? It's a powerful component to the work in EQ or emotional intelligence.
Amy Lynn Durham is the founder of Create Magic at Work and a UC Berkeley certified executive coach. She teaches the 21 skills associated with spiritual intelligence and has witnessed the magic of the two of these practices.
In this episode, listen as she shares how SQ and EQ together can make a huge impact on human lives and how they can be an agent for workplace change.
Book Recommendations: Creating Affluence by Deepak Chopra
Additional Resources: Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Nov 8, 2021
[Re-release] Monday Fire: Building Relationships
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How are you building relationships with your people, especially when it comes to driving their engagement levels at work?
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Nov 1, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Perfect Labor Storm with Ira Wolfe
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. This Monday Fire is brought to you by Ira Wolfe, a prolific business writer, podcaster, and thought leader. In this episode he discusses the labor crisis sweeping the workforce and how leaders can weather the storm.
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Oct 28, 2021
Performa Subseries: Great Leaders Connect Via Values with Steven McCarthy
Steven McCarthy is the President and CEO of Curative Connections in Green Bay, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people with disabilities, aging concerns, and mental health challenges through a broad range of services.
As CEO, Steven has made it a point to make sure their organizational values show in every aspect of their company. In this episode pretended by Performa, Steven shares ways Curative Connections and its employees model the organization's values, allowing space for individuals and customers to thrive.
Book Recommendations
* Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark
* The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli
Additional Resources
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Oct 25, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Candidate Experience with Ira Wolfe
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. This Monday Fire is brought to you by Ira Wolfe, a prolific business writer, podcaster, and thought leader. Listen as he talks through creating a better candidate experience.
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Oct 21, 2021
124: Co-Creation: The Power of the Collective! | Jake Jacobs
Jake Jacobs is the CEO and Founder of REAL TIME STRATEGIC CHANGE, a global consulting firm specializing in helping organizations create fast and lasting results. Jake is also a best-selling author of three books. The most recent release this year is called Leveraged: 8 Ways to Achieve Faster, Easier, Better Results.
In this episode Nikki and Jake discuss co-creation and its power to drive engagement and collaboration in workplaces that end up in producing excellent results.
Book Recommendations
* Leveraged: 8 Ways to Achieve Faster, Easier, Better Results by Jake Jacobs
* You Don't Have to Do It Alone: How to Involve Others to Get Things Done
* Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau
Additional Resources
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Oct 18, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Addicted to Certainty with Ira Wolfe
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. This Monday Fire is brought to you by Ira Wolfe, a prolific business writer, podcaster, and thought leader. Listen as he talks through the dangers of being addicted to certainty and how we can overcome it.
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Oct 14, 2021
123: Living Tenaciously | Oscar and Kiya Frazier
Oscar and Kiya Frazier are the founders of KO Thought Leaders, an organization that helps couples in business develop structure and strategies that nurture the balance between business and home.
Working closely together is a dream that grows from love and enthusiasm, and Oscar and Kiya have developed strategies to help themselves, and others, achieve that dream. They advise couple-preneurs on areas including building a stress management plan, trust and respecting boundaries, optimizing your combined efforts, avoiding communication breakdowns, the art of unplugging, and letting the bedroom be a bedroom. Listen to learn more.
Book Recommendations
* The Power of Now by Elkhart Tolle
* The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Additional Resources
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Oct 11, 2021
Monday Fire: Make sharing knowledge a habit
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Oct 7, 2021
122: Do You. Be Different. | Tim Winders
Tim Winders is a performance coach and host of the podcast SeekGoCreate. He has an overcomer journey, having faced the struggles of finding himself and his purpose..
Tim Says, “Leadership is being a steward over the people, places and things that you have been gifted with.” Listen as Nikki and Tim dive deep into finding our assignment in the world and how to be a servant to others.
Book Recommendations
* Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino
Additional Resources
* Listen to Tim’s podcast SeekGoCreate: https://seekgocreate.com/
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Oct 4, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: 10 Steps to Becoming a Coaching Leader with Kate Volman
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Today's takeover is brought to you by Kate Volman.
Your number one role as a leader is to grow your people. During this segment, Kate shares ten tips to becoming a coaching leader found in Matthew Kelly's book The Culture Solution. Which one is your favorite?
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Sep 30, 2021
121: 5 Rules for Trusting Your Gut | Shawn Gulyas
Shawn Gulyas is the Founder & The Thought Catalyst at humanworks, and also a Kolbe-A Index specialist. He is a firm believer in empowering individuals to tap into how they work best. How does he do it? By understanding the different parts of the mind, specifically the conative mind.
In this episode, Shawn dives into the five rules for trusting your gut and how the conative mind ties in. Listen in to hear how becoming more in tune with yourself can ultimately bring about team efficiency.
Book Recommendations
* London: The Story of the City by Ernest Rhys
Additional Resources
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Sep 27, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Build a Bigger, Better Future for Your Team with Kate Volman
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Today's takeover is brought to you by Kate Volman. Your organization can only become the-best-version-of-itself to the extent their your people are becoming better-versions-of-themselves. In this segment, discover this simple, yet powerful way to help your people grow.
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Sep 23, 2021
120: Workplace Culture in an Acquisition Journey | Jeremy Allen
Jeremy Allen is the President at Vanco Commercial Service. Early in his career, Jeremy experienced an acquisition, which became a crash course in the critical elements of maintaining workplace culture.
In this episode, Nikki and Jeremy discuss that acquisition journey and what he learned along the way.
Book Recommendations
* Strong Fathers Raising Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker
Additional Resources
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Sep 21, 2021
[Bonus Episode] Presented by Rehab Medical
To kick off CRT week, Nikki spoke with Rehab Medical’s President, Kevin Gearheart, and VP of Operations, Jarrad Rankin, about how they’re turning Rehab Medical’s mission statement into action.
Rehab Medical discovered it garners the best results when its mission extends beyond its customers to its own team. Kevin and Jared illustrate how they successfully balance engaging their employees while also providing quality, customized CRT equipment services.
If you enjoyed this bonus episode and would like to go deeper with Rehab Medical and CRT awareness week, head on over to https://www.rehabmedical.com/.
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Sep 20, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Make Time for Your Dreams with Kate Volman
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Today's takeover is brought to you by Kate Volman. Listen as she inspires you to make time for your dreams.
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Sep 16, 2021
119: Getting through or Designing Your Impact | Scott J. Allen
Are you using your leadership role intentionally to make the most impact? Or are you just getting through your day?
Scott J. Allen is an educator and speaker passionate about purpose and making a difference.
In this episode, Nikki and Scott talk about the concept of designing impact versus just getting through your day. Listen in as he breaks down the key factors of making an impact and what you can do to sustain that mentality.
Book Recommendations
* Peak by Anders Ericsson
* Lifespan by David Sinclair
Additional Resources
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Sep 13, 2021
Monday Fire: Your Overcomer Toolbox
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What's in your toolbox to help you recenter?
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Sep 9, 2021
118: Excellent Leaders are Great Mentors and Coaches | Don Cates
Don Cates is the President and CEO at Three Rivers Federal Credit Union and he is passionate about mentorship and coaching.
In this episode, Nikki and Don dive deep into the meanings of excellent leadership and how coaching and mentoring are intertwined. With anyone he mentors, Don makes sure that he promotes failure. Listen in to learn how failure and a “we” mentality can make all the difference in individual growth.
Book Recommendations
* Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
* Think Again by Adam Grant
Additional Resources
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Sep 6, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Outward Mindset with Rosie Ward
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. This episode is getting taken over by Rosie Ward, CEO and Co-founder of Salveo Partners. Listen in as she shares the differences between leading with an inner mindset versus an outward mindset and how that affects the workplace.
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Want to hear more from Rosie? Follow her podcast Show Up As a Leader.
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Sep 2, 2021
Performa Subseries: Surrender Control and Empower | Chris Howald
Chris Howald is the CEO at Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc. and is a fourth generation leader where he believes he is a steward to his employees and the business instead of just an owner.
In this subseries, Nikki has partnered with Performa, a purpose-driven, fully integrated architecture, engineering, and design firm that gives people (and purpose) the space to thrive. In this episode, Chris, Nikki, and co-host Brian Netzel of Performa discuss what it looks like to surrender control to empower your people to perform at their best.
Book Recommendations
* The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
* Catch 22 by Joseph Heller
* Mind of a Leader by Rasmus Hougaard and Jaqueline Carter
Additional Resources
* Learn more about Performa: https://www.performainc.com/
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Aug 30, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Upgrade Your Inner Operation System with Rosie Ward
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. This episode is getting taken over by Rosie Ward, CEO and Co-founder of Salveo Partners. Listen in as she shares why leaders need to upgrade their inner operating system and how it effects performance.
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Aug 26, 2021
Throwback: Debunking Common Training Myths | Amy Woodall
Amy Woodall is the President of Sandler Training Trustpointe. For the past 20 years, the company has specialized in training, coaching, and assessments for individuals, teams, and organizations looking to foster techniques to grow sales and increase clientele.
In this throwback episode, Nikki revisits her conversation with Amy as she describes her craft as “business therapy,” providing “mental Interventions” for large to mid-sized companies. She focuses on the true core of what holds many companies back: the negative self-doubts within employees themselves. By first assessing the needs of the individual, she uses these voices together to build a more robust and accountable workforce.
She believes in the power of the engaged worker. To produce engagement, Amy strives to foster environments of vulnerability. By knowing that their questions and concerns are welcome, Amy attests that employees will take more ownership in their own personal success.
Book Recommendations
* The…
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Aug 23, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Showing Up Courageously with Rosie Ward
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. This episode is getting taken over by Rosie Ward, CEO and Co-founder of Salveo Partners. Listen in as she shares how we can show up courageously.
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Aug 19, 2021
117: Extraordinary Leaders are ATV | Todd Palmer
Todd Palmer is a coach to entrepreneurial CEOs and author of the book, From Suck to Success. He's a keynote speaker with more than 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and CEO himself.
In this episode, he describes the life experience that ultimately inspired his book. What’s the key takeaway? ATV — authenticity, transparency and vulnerability. Listen in as Todd describes these characteristics and helps us understand their uniqueness and also where they intersect.
If you’d like a free chapter of Todd’s book, From Suck to Success, simply go to www.fromsucktosuccess.com.
Book Recommendations
* From Suck to Success by Todd Palmer
* Leading Well from Within by Daniel Friedland
Additional Resources
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Aug 16, 2021
Monday Fire: You've Got One Shot
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you seize the moment?
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Aug 12, 2021
Performa Subseries: Deliberate Design of Workplace Experience | Craig Dickman
Craig Dickman is the Managing Director at TitletownTech, a venture capital organization that empowers, supports, and invests in entrepreneurs throughout their startup journey.
For this subseries, Nikki has partnered with Performa, a purpose-driven, fully integrated architecture, engineering and design firm that gives people (and purpose) the space to thrive. In this episode, Craig, Nikki, and co-host Brian Netzel of Performa discuss deliberate design of the workplace experience and making purposeful leadership decisions.
Book Recommendations
* When Pride Still Mattered by Vince Lombardi
* Zero to One by Peter Thiel
Additional Resources
* Learn more about Performa: https://www.performainc.com/
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Aug 9, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Be Curious with Tim Spiker
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Tim Spiker is taking over this episode with a message of how to be more inwardly sound and others focused.
Follow to get your Monday Fired up and hear more from Tim as he launches his own podcast on the PeopleForward Network.
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Aug 5, 2021
Throwback: Workplace Gamification | Rebecca Metter
Rebecca Metter is the CEO of Wambi, LLC, a digital healthcare employee recognition platform that improves patient satisfaction and safety. It’s the first gamified system that significantly increases employee engagement.
In this throwback episode, Nikki revisits her conversation with Rebecca, a CEO whose mission is to create meaningful interactions between people as a way to create real and lasting change.
Book Recommendations
* The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
Additional Resources
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Aug 2, 2021
Monday Fire: Be Secure and Settled with Tim Spiker
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Tim Spiker is taking over this episode with a message of how to be more inwardly sound and others focused.
Follow to get your Monday Fired up and hear more from Tim as he launches his own podcast on the PeopleForward Network.
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Jul 29, 2021
116: Leaders: Connect with Yourself | Tevis Trower
Tevis Trower is the CEO of Balance Integration where they have had the same mission for fifteen years: to humanize the work experience.
We all overlook getting to know ourselves better. In this episode, you’ll hear Tevis explain why connecting with yourself is the first step to engaging the people around you. To learn more about the role of introspection and how understanding the person you want to become helps an organization grow and permits others to do the same, listen to the full episode.
Energize and inspire others to sharpen themselves by being introspective. Ultimately to be the person you want to be and the person you want to become.
Book Recommendations
* The Bhagavad Gita
Additional Resources
* Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com
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Jul 26, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Check the Motives, Not the Boxes with Tim Spiker
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Tim Spiker is taking over this episode with a message of how to be more inwardly sound and others focused.
Follow to get your Monday Fired up and hear more from Tim as he launches his own podcast on the PeopleForward Network.
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Jul 22, 2021
115: Relationships Are Your Most Valuable Currency | Brian Mohr
Brian Mohr is the Co-founder of anthym, an interactive, patent-pending personal storytelling platform, leveraging the power of music to catalog some of the most meaningful and pivotal moments and memories in our lives. It’s mission? To help more people experience meaningful relationships, especially at work.
Book Recommendations
* Ted Talk: What Makes for a Good Life by Robert Waldinger
* Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
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Jul 19, 2021
Monday Fire: Let Them Be Them
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you let your employees work in a way that fits them?
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Jul 15, 2021
Throwback: Leaders: Do You REALLY Work on You? | Tim Spiker
As leaders, we are often so focused on how to make our company or our employees better we forget to take time for our own development. Tim Spiker, President and CEO of The Aperio Group, is a speaker, author, leadership consultant, and experience-creator led by the mission of making better leaders.
In this throwback episode, Nikki revisits the conversation she and Tim had around self-development techniques for leaders. He also answers the question, “As a leader, do you really work on you?” You’ll hear him discuss the importance of shifting our mindset to make sure we are constantly learning and developing, as well as how being trustworthy impacts employee engagement.
If at any point in 2021 you decide to join Tim and his team for one of their leadership development journeys, use the code “Gut+Science” in the promo box at checkout to get $500 off. To claim this offer go to their website: https://www.theaperio.com/
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Jul 12, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Let Me Know How I Can Help with Liesel Mertes
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. This episode is getting taken over by Liesel Mertes, Founder of Handle with Care Consulting and host of the Handle with Care: Empathy at Work podcast.
In this episode she explains why the phrase "Let me know how I can help" isn't the best way to support a friend or coworker.
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Jul 6, 2021
Healthcare Series: Help Your People Find Their Gifts | Dr. Norma Tirado
Dr. Norma Tirado is the Vice President of Team Member Experience and Talent Development at Spectrum Health, where she strives to help her people find their gifts and pursue them in their careers.
In this episode, her passion shines through as she talks about ways leaders can help their own employees and peers identify their strengths to reach their full potential.
Book Recommendations:
* Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Sponsor Resources
* Digital Events - Look out for upcoming Wambi events giving you exclusive access to best practices from top healthcare leaders and access on-demand recordings of past events and access past leadership panels on-demand .
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Jul 5, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Tell Me More with Liesel Mertes
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. This episode is getting taken over by Liesel Mertes, Founder of Handle with Care Consulting and host of the Handle with Care: Empathy at Work podcast.
In this episode she discusses how powerful the phrase "tell me more" can be in the workplace.
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Jun 30, 2021
114: Success VS. Significance - a Tale of "Do Meaningful Work, Live Meaningful Life" | Mark Whitacre
What is the difference between leading a life of success and leading a life of significance?
In his 30s, Mark Whitacre defined success as a seven-figure salary, a 13,000-foot home with an eight-car garage, and flying on corporate jets all over the world. That was a reality. But because of his involvement in one of the largest white-collar price-fixing cases in US history, he was sent to federal prison. Suddenly the large salary shrunk to $20 a month as he worked to help fellow prison mates earn their GEDs.
In this episode, Mark reveals how he found more fulfillment in the work he did in prison than in his corporate job. Hear why pursuing meaningful work is more rewarding, makes us more productive, and ultimately gives us the space to make a difference.
Listen to the full conversation to learn how to help your employees do meaningful work and lead a life of significance.
Book Recommendations:
* Life in the Presence of God by Ken Boa
* The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris M…
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Jun 28, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Take All the Time You Need with Liesel Mertes
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. This episode is getting taken over by Liesel Mertes, Founder of Handle with Care Consulting and host of the Handle with Care: Empathy at Work podcast.
In this episode she explains why you need to eliminate the phrase, "Take all the time you need" from your vocabulary.
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Jun 24, 2021
Throwback: Mastering Communication to Boost Employee Engagement at Your Company | David Butler
70 percent of employees don’t feel engaged at work, which creates a big problem for companies not just across America but globally.
That staggering statistic is just one of the reasons why employee engagement is at the top of David Butler’s list. As the Founder of Spanvest International, David works alongside company executives to champion change through the people stuff – the stuff that really matters.
David knows that companies who excel at employee engagement communicate with employees. Not just as a mass group, but one-on-one as well.
However, high employee engagement usually comes after a lot of trial and error.
So, how can you make a conscious, proactive effort to increase engagement inside your company while helping your employees perform at their top potential? Listen in to find out.
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Jun 21, 2021
Monday Fire: You Deserve a Fired Up Life
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you fire up your life?
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Jun 15, 2021
Healthcare Series: Cultivating a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion | Ophelia Byers
Ophelia Byers is the VP and Chief Nursing Officer at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience, and in this episode, she discusses her passion: racism-related stress in the workplace.
Listen as Ophelia shares moving stories of employees who have had such experiences and what leaders should be doing to gain awareness on this problem.
Book Recommendations:
* Mama Day by Gloria Naylor
* Cast by Isabel Wilkerson
Sponsor Resources
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Jun 14, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Six things to say INSTEAD of "stop crying" with Andrea Butcher
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Andrea Butcher, President of HRD Advisory Group, takes over this episode to share other ways to respond to a team member experiencing emotion. Here we go!
To hear more from Andrea, check out her podcast Being [at Work] and listen to the Daily Dose episodes.
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Jun 10, 2021
113: Create a Culture that Helps All Generations Thrive | Blake Behr
Blake Behr, President of Ridgeline Electrical Industries, believes in creating a culture where all employees can flourish no matter their age and generation. Because of this, Ridgeline has a 4% employee turnover rate.
In this episode Blake explains how culture is the environment for growth, connection, fulfillment, and thriving. Listen as he shares how he thinks about investing in culture as a leader and what it can do to transform your organization.
Book Recommendations:
* Creativity Inc., Ed Catmull
* Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
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Jun 7, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: A good way to gauge your response - ask yourself if it's helpful with Andrea Butcher
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Andrea Butcher, President of HRD Advisory Group, takes over this episode to share better ways to gauge your responses to others. Here we go!
To hear more from Andrea, check out her podcast Being [at Work] and listen to the Daily Dose episodes.
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Jun 1, 2021
Healthcare Series: The Climb to Destigmatizing Mental Health | Nigel Girgrah
Nigel Girgrah is the Chief Wellness Officer at Ochsner Health System where he strives to illustrate vulnerability and destigmatize mental health in the workplace.
During the pandemic, there was an increase in mental health needs. While mental health isn’t anything new, leaders are constantly having to adapt to new situations and environments. In this episode, listen as Nigel shares how he and his team prioritize mental health awareness, destigmatization, and develop resources to help their employees perform at their best.
Book Recommendations:
* The Cider House Rules by John Irving
* 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand
Sponsor Resources
* Lead Authentically: Cultivate Trust Among Patients and Staff - As we begin to shift gears toward a post-pandemic world, how do we, as leaders, secure healthy solutions that strengthen healthcare workers’ resiliency? Here are five learnings from patient experience experts to support more authentic leadership in cultivating trust and improv…
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May 31, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: First, Lead Yourself with Andrea Butcher
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Andrea Butcher, President of HRD Advisory Group, takes over this episode to remind us to first lead ourselves before we can lead others. Here we go!
To hear more from Andrea, check out her podcast Being [at Work] and listen to the Daily Dose episodes.
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May 28, 2021
Throwback: Attitude: The Foundation to Success | Mark Schulman
In this special bonus episode of Gut+Science, Nikki revisists her interview with Mark Schulman, the drummer for P!nk and rockstar keynote speaker. In this episode, he dives into why attitude is the ultimate power - and how you can shift not only your attitude but the attitudes of others.
“Understanding that you, as a leader, have the power to drive different behavior and actually produce different results is truly powerful,” he says.
Listen in as this rockstar drummer explains why “A times B equals C” when it comes to attitude, behavior, and consequence.
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May 27, 2021
112: Hierarchy of Employee Needs | O’Brien McMahon
O’Brien McMahon is a Senior Vice President with Lockton, where he helps companies build better total rewards programs including employee benefits, compensation, and retirement programs. He also hosts a podcast called “People Business” that explores human behavior and helps people get the most out of themselves and the people around them.
In this episode, O’Brien talks about the importance of prioritizing employee needs and what leaders should be thinking about to effectively drive results.
Book Recommendations
* The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
* Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
* Essentialism by Greg McKeown
* The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
* The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
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May 24, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Own Your Day with Andrea Butcher
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Andrea Butcher, President of HRD Advisory Group, takes over this episode with a reminder to own your mindset and your day. Here we go!
To hear more from Andrea, check out her podcast Being [at Work] and listen to the Daily Dose episodes.
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May 18, 2021
Healthcare Series: Prioritizing Inspiration as Leaders | Estrella Parker
Estrella Parker is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Satellite Healthcare / WellBound where she aims to create a great patient experience by inspiring employees and team members.
In this episode, you’ll hear Estrella speak on the importance of building workplaces where employees experience meaning and how the first step to achieving that goal begins with listening and inspiration.
Book Recommendation
* 365 Days by Rumi
Sponsor Resources:
* The Resilience Workbook - Strengthen your organizational resilience and align team goals with The Resilience Workbook, a free 12-page resource to mitigate clinician burnout. Download it here: https://wambi.org/building-culture-of-resilience-workbook/
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May 17, 2021
Monday Fire: Take a Break
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you take a break?
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May 13, 2021
111: Leadership is a Privilege | James Sinclair
James Sinclair is the Chief Executive and Co-founder of EnterpriseAlumni, the market-leading alumni and retiree engagement platform. Its software powers the corporate alumni networks of both medium-sized businesses and the worlds’ largest corporations to help tap into talent.
In this episode, James centers and reminds us to leverage the blessing that has been granted to us to help others. It is an honor and a privilege to be a leader. Listen as he explains why leadership is a gift that shouldn’t be wasted.
Book Recommendations
* Loon Shots by Safi Bahcall
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May 10, 2021
Monday Fire: Successful Partnerships
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you strengthen the partnerships in your life?
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May 4, 2021
Healthcare Series: Providing Meaningful Connection | Bonnie Barnes
Bonnie Barnes is the Co-founder and CEO of The DAISY Foundation, a nonprofit organization that recognizes excellence in nursing with the DAISY Award. The award is celebrated in more than 4,700 healthcare facilities, and over 156,000 nurses have been recognized formally since the Foundation began.
In honor of Nurses Week, Bonnie speaks on a topic that is integral to the mission of The DAISY Foundation - meaningful recognition. Listen as she describes the steps towards incorporating meaningful recognition into an organization and why it’s so critical to retaining great nurses and combating burnout.
Sponsor Resources
* Celebrate National Nurses Week with Wambi - Meaningful recognition fuels everything at Wambi. In honor of nurses, we’d like to invite you to our celebration of uplifting and recognizing the essential contributions of nurses nationwide. This resource hub is filled with workbooks, toolkits, a nurses gift guide, upcoming nurse-related events, inspiring reads, partner…
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May 3, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Consciousness with Amy Woodall
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Amy Woodall, Founder of Conscious Habit and President at Sandler Training Trustpointe takes over to give insight on how to measure your consciousness to move yourself forward. Here we go!
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Apr 29, 2021
110: Be an HR Change Agent | James Keough
James Keough is the Chief Human Resources Officer at MacAllister Machinery, Co. With his extensive experience around employee engagement and people strategy, he’s learned the importance of HR in transforming an organization. But you don’t have to be in HR to make a difference.
In this episode, James speaks on a topic that he’s passionate about – change. To find out how you can be a change agent, in HR and beyond, listen to the conversation.
Book Recommendations
Who Moved My Cheese? Spencer Johnson M.D.
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Apr 26, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Drama with Amy Woodall
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Amy Woodall takes over to give insight on how to handle workplace drama and remind us to own our 50% of the problem. Here we go!
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Apr 20, 2021
Healthcare Series: Getting Back to the Basics | Michelle Mahaffey
Michelle Mahaffey is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Community Health Network. She has a colorful background and career journey, transitioning to the healthcare industry at the beginning of the pandemic.
In this episode, you’ll hear Michelle share her unique perspective on the difference between a healthy culture and an engaged culture, and how leaders need to model the behavior they want to see.
Tune in to hear her view on making sure employees feel supported.
Sponsor Resources
* Wambi.org – Wambi is about human connections. We view feedback as the fuel for interpersonal growth and are always striving to achieve the highest versions of ourselves and to lift others up along the way.
* The Resilience Workbook - Strengthen your organizational resilience and align team goals with The Resilience Workbook, a free 12-page resource to mitigate clinician burnout. Download it here: https://wambi.org/building-culture-of-resilience-workbook/
Book Recommendations
Pillars of the…
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Apr 19, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Ego with Amy Woodall
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Amy Woodall takes over to give insight on how to think about and control your ego. Here we go!
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Apr 12, 2021
Monday Fire: Schedule the Uncomfortable
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you schedule the uncomfortable in your day?
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Apr 8, 2021
109: Celebrate Accomplishments BIG (and Not Lose Momentum) | Larry Olsen
Larry Olsen, is an international speaker, author, podcast host, executive coach, and the CEO of Aperneo, an achievement acceleration company.
Larry has years of experience working with Fortune 50 companies, championship teams, and entrepreneurs to establish their vision and sense of purpose. He is passionate about providing quick, actionable guidance on breaking ingrained, ineffective habits that hold individuals back. His best-selling book, Get a Vision and Live It, help people learn how to change their attitudes to align with their visions.
In this episode, Larry talks about recognition in different forms, sustaining momentum without slowing down, and the importance of a clearly communicated vision.
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Apr 5, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Growing, Even When It’s Hard with Jason Cochran
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Today we have Jason Cochran of Dulead discussing growing in difficult times of your life.
Our question for you today:
How can you pause, be thankful, and reflect on the growth you've experienced?
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Mar 29, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Why Work? 4 Principles of Connection with Jason Cochran
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Today we have Jason Cochran of Dulead discussing the 4 Principles of Connection.
Our question for you today:
What can you do to simplify your people strategies?
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Mar 22, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Creating a Burnout-Proof Culture with Jason Cochran
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Today we have Jason Cochran of Dulead discussing burnout.
Our question for you today:
What can you do for yourself and others to combat burnout?
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Mar 16, 2021
Healthcare Series: Practicing Intentional Leadership in a Virtual World | Dr. Scott Rissmiller
Dr. Scott Rissmiller is the Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive for Atrium Health, an integrated nonprofit health system with 42 hospitals and over 1500 care locations.
Scott is passionate about people and culture, which manifests itself into the way he interacts with his team. In this episode Scott shares insights on how Atrium Health has supported employees and patients during the COVID crisis, as well as small practices you can utilize to help make intentional leadership a part of our daily routine.
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Mar 15, 2021
Monday Fire: Live a Hell Yes Life
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What are your foundational phrases?
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Mar 11, 2021
108: Eliminating the Ego and Focusing on the Mission | Alex Tyink
Alex Tyink is the President of Fork Farms, a company that believes anybody can be a farmer. They deliver this message by engaging deeply with their customers to help them build strong relationships with fresh food.
While the focus of their company is meaningful connections with customers, Alex is committed to helping his people feel the company mission.
In this episode Alex shares insights on getting team members to buy into the mission. It’s not easy, but he firmly believes the key to success is making sure everyone feels the impact of their own work.
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Mar 8, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: The Definition of Optimism with Dr. Renee Thompson
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. In this episode, CEO & Founder of Healthy Workforce Institute, Dr. Renee Thompson, takes over to give some advice. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you redefine optimism?
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Mar 1, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Changing Your Environment with Dr. Renee Thompson
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. In this episode, CEO & Founder of Healthy Workforce Institute, Dr. Renee Thompson, takes over to give some advice. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you change your environment from negative to positive?
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Feb 22, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: The Negativity Bias with Dr. Renee Thompson
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. In this episode, CEO & Founder of Healthy Workforce Institute, Dr. Renee Thompson, takes over to give some advice. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you be deliberate about acknowledging the positive?
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Feb 15, 2021
Monday Fire: Reason. Season. Lifetime.
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you live more fully and intentionally?
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Feb 9, 2021
[Throwback] Healthcare Series: Building a Mission Employees Follow | Steve Long
Steve Long is the President and CEO of Hancock Regional Hospital, where he has helped develop a unique culture of inspired and engaged employees. Before taking over at Hancock, he served for 20 years in various healthcare leadership roles across the country.
The motto at Hancock Hospital is, “What a blessing it is to work in a place where we love people for a living.” This motto, coupled with their goal to be nationally recognized for kindness, has created a special culture of caring; A culture that is so tangible, you can actually feel the difference as you walk through the doors.
In this throwback episode, Nikki revists the conversation she had with Steve about creating a mission employees want to follow. Steve is a strong believer in creating and living by a core mission statement, in both your organization and in your personal life. To find your personal mission, ask yourself: what kind of legacy do you want to leave?
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Feb 8, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Team Meetings with Vicki Hess
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Today, employee engagement expert Vicki Hess takes over to give some advice. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you make your team meetings more valuable?
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Feb 1, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: Conscious Connections with Vicki Hess
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Today, employee engagement expert Vicki Hess takes over to give some advice. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you consciously connect with your employees?
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Jan 26, 2021
Healthcare Series: Human Connection | Cassandra Crowe-Jackson
Cassandra Crowe-Jackson is the Chief Experience Officer at Sharp HealthCare with over 20 years of leadership experience in the industry. She is passionate about human connection and its power to create meaningful impact.
In this episode, Cassandra shares her best practices for daily meaningful connection with team members, as well as ways to make the most out of virtual connection.
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Jan 25, 2021
Monday Fire Takeover: The Importance of Rounding with Vicki Hess
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Today, employee engagement expert Vicki Hess takes over to give some advice. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you incorporate rounding in your routine?
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Jan 21, 2021
107: Leaders: Do You REALLY Work on You? | Tim Spiker
As leaders, we are often so focused on how to make our company or our employees better we forget to take time for our own development. Tim Spiker, President and CEO of The Aperio Group, is a speaker, author, leadership consultant, and experience-creator led by the mission of making better leaders.
In this episode, Tim shares self-development techniques for leaders and answers the question, “As a leader, do you really work on you?” You’ll hear him discuss the importance of shifting our mindset to make sure we are constantly learning and developing, as well as how being trustworthy impacts employee engagement.
If at any point in 2021 you decide to join Tim and his team for one of their leadership development journeys, use the code “Gut+Science” in the promo box at checkout to get $500 off. To claim this offer go to their website: https://www.theaperio.com/
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Jan 18, 2021
Monday Fire: Never Stop Building Relationships
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you continue to build relationships?
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Jan 11, 2021
Monday Fire: Who Will Help You Reach Goals?
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
Who can help push you to reach your goals?
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Jan 4, 2021
Monday Fire: Maximize the Good to Better
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What can you maximize your life?
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Dec 31, 2020
[Throwback] The Keys to Developing Effective Mentorship Programs | Alison Martin
Alison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring, a mentoring movement seeking to elevate people in the workplace. She is also the author of Learning to Lead Through Mentoring: 8 Mentoring Lessons to Help You Pursue Meaningful Mentoring Relationships.
Alison’s passion for mentorship comes from reflecting on the opportunities she had early in her career. She credits her success to the great mentors who helped her realize her leadership potential. Because of the positive effect mentorship has had on both her professional and personal life, she now strives to equip others with the opportunity for meaningful mentor relationships.
In this throwback episode, listen as Alison and Nikki discuss how mentorship can increase employee engagement. Not only does it help transfer knowledge to help mold strong leaders, but Alison believes it gives employees a stronger sense of purpose knowing there’s someone else invested in their development.
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Dec 22, 2020
[Throwback] Healthcare Series: Employee Engagement in Healthcare | Vicki Hess
Vicki Hess is an engagement expert, author, thought-leader, and speaker, and she is passionate about inspiring healthcare leaders to take action and transform engagement.
In this throwback episode, listen in as she and Nikki reveal the tools you need to create the environment you and your employees want to work in.
Learn more about Vicki at vickihess.com.
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Dec 21, 2020
Monday Fire: Advancing Your Core Values
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What steps can you take to advance your core values?
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Dec 17, 2020
[Throwback] Healthy Company Cultures: More Than Standing Desks and Yoga Classes | Rachel Druckenmiller
Rachel Druckenmiller is the founder of UNMUTED, where she works with leaders and their teams to build resilience and better relationships. When this throwback episode was first released Rachel was the Director of Wellbeing at SIG, where she acted as a catalyst in releasing possibilities for her people.
Many people think a healthy company means promoting healthy food, standing desks, and yoga programs, but these important initiatives only scratch the surface. For Rachel, a true healthy culture is one with underlying values that give employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to something bigger than themselves.
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Dec 14, 2020
Monday Fire: Find New Ways to Give
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What are creative ways you can serve?
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Dec 8, 2020
[Throwback] Healthcare Series: Leading with Gratitude from Within | Jill Kersh
Jill Kersh is the Owner of Thrive Unlimited and a certified life and career coach. She has a passion for equipping others to thrive through their own authentic connection to gratitude.
In this episode you will hear Jill discuss focusing on what you have, not what’s missing, and how you can incorporate different routines in your day to help your gratitude practices.
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Dec 7, 2020
Monday Fire: Get Ahead of New Year Goals
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you get ahead?
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Dec 3, 2020
[Throwback] 013: Employees First, Customers Second | Michael Crafton
Michael Crafton is the President and CEO of Nelbud Services Group. Founded in 2005, the company’s origins were humble to say the least, with only Michael’s pickup truck and $800 in hand. He has since grown the business into the largest self-performing kitchen exhaust hood cleaning company in the country and been recognized four times as an award-winning top workplace in Indiana.
Michael strives to create a best-in-class employee experience and accomplishes this by creating sustainable careers that empower, attract, and promote an engaging culture.
In this throwback episode, you’ll hear Michael emphasize how the happiness and satisfaction of employees directly impacts customer experience. Michael also shares ways to integrate the mindsets and cultures of different regions, based on his experiences supervising numerous mergers.
Truth You Can Act On:
1. Happy Employees Create Happy Customers
Supporting Quote:
Micheal Crafton: “I may or may not have been accused of being surv…
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Nov 30, 2020
Monday Fire: Habit Stacking
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What habits can you stack onto the routine you have?
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Nov 24, 2020
Healthcare Series: Building a Culture of Pride | Brian Helleland and Mary Ann Perez
Brian Helleland, CEO, and Mary Ann Perez, Director of Care Experience work at St. Jude Medical Center in Southern California. While they have different roles in the company, both are passionate about nurturing pride for their organization.
In this episode Brian and Mary Ann speak to the importance of training and how it is the job of a leader to make culture tangible.
Truth You Can Act On
1. Own Culture Initiatives
Supporting Quote
Brian Helleland: “We're not shy about talking about hashtag St. Jude pride or the St. Jude pride campaign. We're transparent about it. We're not trying to manipulate or trick anybody that we're creating this culture to make people happy to be here. We want our staff to be part of generating the pride and that we're all building this pride together. Not that we're trying to build it as leaders.”
2. Share Positive Stories
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Mary Ann Perez: “I saw a lot of stories from our own caregivers with photos, maybe of a poster that a comm…
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Nov 23, 2020
Monday Fire: Simple Gratitude Journaling
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you incorporate gratitude journaling in your routine?
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Nov 19, 2020
106: Understanding the Coaching Effect | Bill Eckstrom
Bill Eckstrom is the Founder of EcSell Institute, a global research based organization that works with leaders to help them better understand, measure, and elevate coaching's impact on performance. Bill’s primary passion is growth, especially the growth that occurs in individuals and teams as a result of coaching.
In this episode you’ll hear Bill discuss the different qualities and quantities of successful leading, and the importance of measuring the impact you want to have.
Truth You Can Act On
1. Humanize One-on-One Meetings
Supporting Quote
Bill Eckstrom: “The biggest complaint people have about having one-on-one meetings with their boss is, ‘All my boss wants to talk about are the numbers. That's my one-on-one meetings. It's really a review of my pipeline. Nothing that my boss couldn't get, my manager coach couldn’t get from the CRM. They just want to talk about results.’ Here's what's interesting. The most critical component when we think of quality of coaching,…
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Nov 16, 2020
Monday Fire: Special Gratitude Touches
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you recognize or thank a coworker?
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Nov 10, 2020
Healthcare Series: Using Reflection to Recharge | Maureen Fagan
Dr. Maureen Fagan is the Chief Nursing Executive at University of Miami Health System in Miami, FL. She is passionate about leading resilience and helping people recharge.
In this episode, Maureen recounts her leadership journey this year on the frontlines of healthcare and shares best practices to help employees find their “reserves”.
Truth You Can Act On
1. Listen to Hear and Empathize
Supporting Quotes
Maureen Fagan: “You see an executive that's on the floor in what we would call the trenches. That's our slang for being on the unit and seeing the patients and meeting the patients and hearing their stories, and I can see that when I do that nursing leadership in the end, the nurses on the frontline that are their staff step back and listen to me. They listened to me talking to the patient. And when I'm talking with the patient, I'm cognizant of the fact that I'm modeling the behavior, that I would like them to have the comportment of what I would like them to be providing.…
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Nov 9, 2020
Monday Fire: Create a Vibe You Thrive In
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What vibe can you create to help you thrive?
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Nov 5, 2020
105: Embracing a “Feed-Forward” Mentality | Bill Auxier
Bill Auxier is the President and CEO of Dynamic Leadership Academy where he specializes in executive coaching, specifically in the healthcare industry.
In this episode, Bill breaks down the method called team stakeholder-centered executive coaching, and discusses the power of personal assessments and feedback.
To learn more about Bill and team stakeholder-centered executive coaching, you can tune into his podcast Rural Health Leadership Radio at rhlradio.com or visit his website at billauxier.com
Truth You Can Act On
1. Focus on One Thing to Make a Difference
Supporting Quote
Bill Auxier: “For the executive team, they felt like they needed to become better communicators, but one of their big picture objectives was improving employee engagement. So working with them, identifying a goal, a team goal around communication, and then working on that with each of the senior leadership team members, as well as a group. Each person created their own individual goal that contributed to t…
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Nov 2, 2020
Monday Fire: Build That Habit
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What habit can you build today?
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Oct 26, 2020
Monday Fire: Bring People Together
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you be a catalyst to bring people together?
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Oct 22, 2020
104: Win Every Day | Mark Miller
Mark Miller is the VP of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A and the best-selling author of nine books, including his most recent, Win Every Day. For over twenty years, Mark and his team at Chick-fil-A have researched what drives organizational performance and applied it to their everyday operations.
In this episode, Mark shares practices and tools to help leaders execute and cultivate a healthy workplace.
Truth You Can Act On
1. Commit to Pursuing Mastery
Supporting Quote
Mark Miller: “We actually think mastery, even though it's maybe not an everyday word, that it is the right word. I want to be really, really clear. The goal here is to do the right thing the right way every time, but it's not the expectation. And we think there's a huge difference. If an expectation is unrealistic or impossible, it will de-motivate people, but a goal, particularly a challenging goal, can inspire people.”
2. Own the Numbers
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Mark Miller: “We cannot find a high per…
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Oct 13, 2020
Healthcare Series: A Culture Philosophy in 5 S's | Bernie McGuinness
This episode of Gut+Science Healthcare is a throwback to a guest Bernie McGuinness, Chief Executive Officer at Majestic Care. The business specializes in community-based skilled nursing throughout Indiana, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care. With more than 20 years of experience in senior healthcare management, Bernie understands the inherent stresses of the modern-day healthcare professional.
You’ll hear Bernie share how he fosters a “culture first, people first” organization and his desire to develop emotional ownership for his care team members. He also breaks down his “Five S’s” strategy; a system that empowers people to take big ideas and turn them into daily strategies for sustainable and prolonged growth.
Truth You Can Act On - The 5 S’s
1. Shine
First impressions make incredible impacts. Continued impressions create expectations. What does your physical work environment say about your culture? Set a high priority on fostering…
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Oct 12, 2020
Monday Fire: Where are you settling?
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What areas of your life are you settling for being mediocre?
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Oct 8, 2020
103: Create Brand Ambassadors from Within | Jennefer Pursifull
Jennefer Pursifull is the VP of Marketing and Sales at Medxcel, where she believes in the importance of collaboration. At Medxcel, Marketing and HR join forces to increase overall engagement of both clients and employees. She knows when you have employees who are proud of the company, telling their stories is the best way to spread a company’s brand. In this episode, you’ll learn how she builds brand ambassadors by equipping people to tell their stories .
Truth You Can Act On
1. Align Marketing and HR
Supporting Quote
Jennefer Pursifull: “We have a research side of our marketing group, and they really do the customer relationship survey. They oversee our service, transactional surveys on customer satisfaction, and then they do this piece of associate engagement research. And in the last year we have developed an associate index that we combined with our relationship and service, transactional service strategy to create a health index for our remote sites. Our associates do th…
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Oct 5, 2020
Monday Fire: Get Really Clear
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What area of your life do you want to get clear?
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Sep 29, 2020
Healthcare Series: Having an Others-First Mindset | Brad Tieszen
Brad Tieszen is the Vice President of Operations at Parkview Health where he runs several specialty clinics. As a part of his daily routine, he’s intentional about being visible by ’s intentional about being visible by taking time to complete patient rounds and participate in huddles with his team. He’s fervant about recognizing excellence whenever he sees it, knowing it is key to unlocking engagement.
In this episode, you’ll hear Brad share his passion for being actively engaged and living in the moment.
Connect with Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleytieszen/
Truth You Can Act On
1. Operate in the Moment
Supporting Quotes:
Brad Tieszen: “I have to be in the moment, and I have to be engaged with the tone of my voice, with the look in my eyes, and the language that I choose to use to inspire our people. And in return, they inspire me.”
Brad Tieszen: “All of our bandwidths are different, but that is where the intentionality comes in, that deliberat…
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Sep 28, 2020
Monday Fire: Focus on Strengths
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How can you operate in your strengths?
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Sep 24, 2020
102: Collaborative Learning in the Now Normal | Monica Lloyd
Monica Lloyd, a PreSales Manager at Ascentis, has always been an advocate for education and collaborative learning. In the midst of COVID-19, learning is a continued topic, and she is helping other organizations apply the concept virtually.
In this episode, Monica explains how much more employees retain when they have a rounded learning experience. You’ll hear how collaborative learning requires ownership, action, and teaching others in order to be truly effective.
Connect with Monica via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicalloyd/ or via email Monica.Lloyd@ascentis.com.
Truth You Can Act On
1. Master your facilitation skills.
Supporting Quotes:
Monica Lloyd: “We put together a different training. One of the things we started doing is we do mentorships, and we also do very real world examples where we sit them down and say, ‘Hey, you were hired. You have previous sales experience. Tell me what you have done in this situation.’ And then we have people share. We us…
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Sep 21, 2020
Monday Fire: Healthy Workday Habits
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What are your healthy workday habits?
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Sep 15, 2020
Healthcare Series: Cross-Sectional Leadership Impact | Dan Woloszyn
Dan Woloszyn has been in executive hospital leadership for 23 years, including nine years in his current role as the CEO of Rehab Hospital of Indiana (RHI). He has a unique management approach, combining servant leadership with understanding the neuropsychology of corporate hospital systems. Not only does he believe in looking at this neuropsychology from a clinical perspective, but through an administrative lens as well.
In today’s episode, you will hear how he incorporates these two philosophies into his everyday life, along with tangible examples of how to apply cross-sectional leadership to your own work.
Truth You Can Act On
1. Reach out, communicate, and serve others.
Supporting Quotes:
Dan Woloszyn: “You don't have to be expert in everything, but there is one thing that I really believe one has to be expert in, certainly from a leadership standpoint, is to reach out and know others, and to serve others . You have to have an expertise with that to kind of drive a reducti…
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Sep 14, 2020
Monday Fire: Iron Sharpens Iron
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
Who are you intentionally surrounding yourself with to help you grow?
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Sep 10, 2020
101: Zero Excuses Leadership | Nick Smarrelli
Nick Smarrelli, CEO of Gadellnet, is committed to living a full life while encouraging his employees to do the same. He lives out this mentality as the host of his podcast, Zero Excuses. Nick is a strong believer in growth, responsibility, and making an impact, all of which help him towards his ultimate goal of life without excuse. In this episode, you will hear how his values shape his leadership style and why he believes training is crucial to the success of any organization.
Truth You Can Act On:
1. What habits do you have that help you live with “zero excuses?” ?
Supporting Quote:
Nick Smarrelli: “There's this kind of obligation, and that's really where zero excuses comes from, this obligation to use those skills to truly be impactful, both to myself and to be the best version of myself, but then also be able to use that to impact lives of others. And so for me that's the driving force.”
2. What training or development programs do you have for your employees that are…
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Sep 7, 2020
Monday Fire: Reiterate the Why
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
How often are you reiterating the "why" to your employees?
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Back by popular demand after his first appearance on Gut+Science Healthcare, Dan Weberg is joining us again on our next Gut+Science LIVE session. We started Gut+Science LIVE as a catalyst to build community among our guests and listeners. This is a 30-minute virtual session with one of our popular guests and conversation is influenced by our listeners with questions they submit. In this upcoming session on September 9th, Dan and Nikki Lewallen will be talking about Fighting Toxicity at Work and how each of us can take a stance to break toxic habits. Toxicity should not be tolerated and each of us can play a part in dwindling down the statistics. Join us HERE!
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Sep 1, 2020
Healthcare Series: Building an Army of Culture Champions | Tria Deibert
Tria Deibert, VP of Culture at Hackensack Meridian Health, is a warrior for organizational culture. As a culture leader herself, she understands it takes a team, not a person, to build company culture. In today’s episode, you’ll hear Tria talk about the challenge of merging two organizations and the lessons she learned from that experience.
Truth You Can Act On
* Spend time making the vision, mission, and values real and livable.
Supporting Quote:
Tria Deibert: [6:54] “Your mission, vision, and beliefs, can't just be a beautifully written statement. It needs to be real and livable. Finding the balance of that, what's real and livable as you're bringing organizations together, is really where the magic is.
* Create core beliefs and reiterate them constantly.
Supporting Quote:
Tria Deibert: [13:22] “When we did our research, we learned what the team valued, and that informed the development of our core beliefs. And what we heard thematically was teamwork, human experien…
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Aug 31, 2020
Monday Fire: Be the Leader You Wish You Had
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What characteristics do you look for in a leader?
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Aug 27, 2020
100: Celebrating 100 Episodes with Nikki Lewallen
In celebration of Gut+Science reaching 100 episodes, producer Rachel Downey of Share Your Genius plays interviewer to our very special host, Nikki Lewallen. During this special episode you’ll hear Nikki’s takeaways from some of the leaders she’s had conversations with along with the inspiration behind the show. Cheers to the next 100 episodes!
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Aug 24, 2020
Monday Fire: The Now You
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
Who are you today?
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Aug 20, 2020
099: Countdown to 100 with Tom Jackson, Jethro Lloyd, and Mike Baer
The countdown to 100 is on at Gut+Science! As we build up to our 100th episode, we’re revisiting our 9 most popular episodes to get a refresher on how these leaders have built people-forward companies. This episode is jam-packed with Truth You Can Act On so grab a notebook and listen in!
Today we’re hearing Truth You Can Act On from our conversations with Tom Jackson, Jethro Lloyd, and Mike Baer. Listen in for the full rundown (and you might want your notebooks handy).
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Aug 18, 2020
Healthcare Series: The Impact of Social Network Mapping on Engagement | Greg Matthews
Greg Matthews is an award-winning health innovator out to radically disrupt and improve the healthcare industry’s archaic methods for assessing true sources and patterns of influence. As an advisor to dozens of the largest and most successful healthcare companies in the world, he knows how to understand and quantify physicians’ behavior, networks and patterns of influence. On today’s episode, he shares his passion for data-centered innovation and how it affects engagement. Truth You Can Act On
1. Engagement is about being part of something larger than yourself.
Supporting Quote:
Greg Matthews: “being able to connect yourself to a higher ideal is a big part of engagement and being able to do things that you couldn't do on your own by being a part. Of a group of people focused on that.”
2. The connections your organization requires to function don’t follow your org chart.
Supporting Quote:
Greg Matthews: “that doesn't necessarily mean that you have to throw out your o…
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Aug 17, 2020
Monday Fire: Prioritizing Self Care
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What does self care look like for you?
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Aug 13, 2020
098: Countdown to 100 with Liam Forde, Jonathan Reynolds, and Michael Crafton
The countdown to 100 is on at Gut+Science! As we build up to our 100th episode, we’re revisiting our 9 most popular episodes to get a refresher on how these leaders have built people-forward companies.
Today we’re hearing Truth You Can Act On from our conversations with Liam Forde, Jonathan Reynolds, and Michael Crafton. Listen in for the full rundown (and you might want your notebooks handy).
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Aug 10, 2020
Monday Fire: Your Morning Routine Matters
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What is your morning routine?
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Aug 6, 2020
097: Countdown to 100 with David Butler, Tim Beatty and Tom Zupancic
The countdown to 100 is on at Gut+Science! As we build up to our 100th episode, we’re revisiting our 9 most popular episodes to get a refresher on how these leaders have built people-forward companies.
Today we’re hearing Truth You Can Act On from our conversations with David Butler, Tim Beatty, and Tom Zupancic. Listen in for the full rundown (and you might want your notebooks handy).
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Aug 4, 2020
Healthcare Series: Navigating Toxic Leadership | Dan Weberg
Dr. Dan Weberg is a disruptor innovator who gets fired up about breaking the cycle of toxic leadership in the healthcare industry. As a nurse leader, an expert in human-centered patient design, and the author of the first book of its kind, "Evidence-based Innovation Leadership for Health Professionals, " today's topic is one he knows well.
Truth You Can Act On
1. Leadership behaviors are as impactful to patient outcomes as medical errors
Supporting Quote:
Dr. Dan Weberg: [6:38] “Patient mortality increased and patient morbidity increased and, and so did errors. And that was directly tied back to this idea of a transactional toxic leader. One that, you know, holds a carrot out for good behavior in the stick when there's bad behavior. And they were showing that patients were dying more on floors that were led by toxic leaders.”
2. Toxic leadership can be intentional or unintentional, but either way needs to stop.
Supporting Quotes:
Dr. Dan Weberg: [8:25] “The unintentional s…
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Aug 3, 2020
Monday Fire: The Power of Affirmations
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What affirmations can you tell yourself?
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Jul 30, 2020
096: Partner Plug + Episode Teaser
Since day one, Gut + Science has been on a mission to increase engagement at work. For the last two years, we have been equipping CEOs and people-forward leaders of all levels. As we approach episode one hundred, of our foundational show where CEOs and executives share their experiences, learnings, failures, and best practices to build highly engaged workplaces. We're ready to celebrate and say, 'thank you.'
Thank you to our partners who have collaborated with us on this journey:
* Emplify: http://emplify.com/podcast
* The Zone: https://thezone.co/gutscience/coaching
* Ascentis: https://www.ascentis.com/gutscience:
* Wambi: https://wambi.org/
These organizations provide exceptional services that move the needle on engagement scores at work, and they're excellent at what they do.
As we launch into our next 100, we're looking for two other organizations to join us in partnership. We want organizations that serve mid-market to enterprise with human capital or talent management…
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Jul 27, 2020
Monday Fire: Thoughts>Feelings>Actions>Results
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What thoughts can you channel to accomplish your goals?
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Jul 23, 2020
095: Whole Person Development | Todd Richardson
Todd Richardson is the CEO of EDGE Mentoring, a non-profit organization connecting generations in meaningful mentoring relationships.
In this episode, Todd and Nikki discuss the importance of developing the whole person–the professional, personal, and spiritual self–and the tremendous impact it has on engagement.
Truth You Can Act On
1. Spend half your one-on-one meetings having real conversations about the person’s well-being.
[00:07:43]I had a colleague, dear, dear friend, um, Les Gleaves, who was a lifelong professional development guru. And whenever. We would meet, he would take a deep breath before saying his first word and ask, how are you? And he asked it in a way required more than a one word answer. You know, I asked my kids every day when they come home from school, how was school? And the reality is. It's more out of repetition and more out of kind of requirement and routine where I say, you know, have a school, I am expecting a good answer.[00:08:42]
2. Personal…
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Jul 21, 2020
Healthcare Series: Recognizing Good Work|Terry Hamilton
Terry Hamilton, Executive Vice President and System Chief Operating Officer at Lakeland Regional Health, is a long time leader in healthcare. What stands out about Terry is how passionate he is about the people side of the business. For him, sharing gratitude and recognizing employees for the important work they do well is what being a leader in healthcare is all about.
Truth You Can Act On
1. Say thank you and say it often.
[19:13] “The most fundamental thing you can do to demonstrate gratitude is to say, thank you. And then you have to know what you're saying. Thank you for, so you have to be intentional about finding the things that your people are doing that are great and say, thanks for that specific thing.” [19:29]
2. Carve out one on one time.
[16:25] our standard tools are gone. So being there and saying the right thing and providing assurance and trying to enter into this as much as you can with them is the illustration to me of gratitude for workers at this particula…
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Jul 20, 2020
Announcing Gut + Science LIVE for Healthcare Leaders
Gut + Science LIVE
The Leader’s Guide to Less Team Stress
As a healthcare leader, are you worried about your team members experiencing more stress and burnout than ever before? Could you benefit from learning a simple and proven structure to help employees manage their stress?
If you answered “Yes” to either of these questions, please join this special Gut+Science Healthcare LIVE session with Vicki Hess, RN, (www.VickiHess.com) Certified Trauma Professional and Top 5 Healthcare Speaker. Pulling tools from her newest book, SHIFT to Professional Paradise in Stormy & Uncertain Times, Vicki Hess, RN, shares specific ideas for how leaders can positively impact stress and right away. Join us!
You’ll walk away with…
1. New knowledge about the phases of disaster that your employees are experiencing.
2. Tips for managing your own stress and burnout.
3. Five steps to positively impact stress management.
Link to Join:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pZgOxLIKSk…
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Jul 16, 2020
094: Getting Stuff Done! | Mike Reynolds
Mike Reynolds is the CEO of Innovatemap, a digital product agency helping companies dream, design, and deliver digital products and services.
In this episode, Mike joins Nikki to share insights on how he's built a culture that innovates constantly and moves fast to get things done.
Listen in to hear the unique way team structure affects speed and relationship building.
Truth You Can Act On
1. Feed the prospective employee pipeline constantly, not just when you are ready to hire.
[00:05:33] I'm always and our team is always out looking for incredible talent, incredible people. You know, it's almost like we've got maybe a potential pipeline in mind. And then candidly, when the business is at a point where we need to grow or possibly add a team member for a particular need or set of jobs to be done, who comes to mind that was wonderful at that, and that we'd love to work with? [00:05:57]
2. Build capacity in your calendar to think.
[00:11:51] The client work comes first. But that b…
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Jul 13, 2020
Monday Fire: Assess Yourself for Self-Reflection
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
Which assessment tools do you like best?
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Jul 9, 2020
093: Powerful Cultural Norms | Brian Provost, Troy Thibodeau
Brian Provost and Troy Thibodeau are part of the executive team at Ascentis, a SaaS-based Human Capital Management software.
In this episode, Brian & Troy join Nikki to discuss the cultural norms that have led to the highly engaged culture at Ascentis.
Listen in as they share the highlights of their business journey.
Truth You Can Act On
1. Be intentional about creating cultural norms by first identifying your desired outcome
[00:01:43] Troy: We define culture as a set of shared beliefs in how we want to behave at Ascentis and what we've found...is that when you can create a common set of beliefs amongst your team, it creates great community and it creates strong engagement. [00:02:04]
2. Make cultural norms memorable
[00:04:50] Troy: A key ingredient to the creation of these cultural norms is how do you make them memorable so that when you walk up to folks any given day in an office, or you'd meet one of your teammates and you say, what are our cultural norms? They can easily r…
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Jul 7, 2020
Healthcare Series: Intentionally Building Relationships | Shane Carter
Shane Carter is the Chief Nursing Officer at Advocate Aurora Health, the 10th largest not-for-profit integrated health system in the United States.
Listen in as he and Nikki reveal the ways building relationships will impact your culture.
Truth You Can Act On
1. Know your individual employees beyond their job title and responsibilities: What are they excited about in life right now? What hobbies are they into?
[00:12:47] I asked those questions, not because I feel obligated to, I ask those questions because I honestly care.[00:12:52]
2. Make live personal connections as often as possible.
[00:19:33] What I try to practice as much as I preach is really get out and make that connection. Have those conversations. My team knows, do not send me an email that goes past two sentences. I just won't read it. Um, and maybe that's a negative thing, but they know that you're better served by coming and finding me walking through the concern, the situation following up that way.[00:19:55]
3.…
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Jul 6, 2020
Monday Fire: Recommended Reading
Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Our question for you today:
What have you read lately?
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Jul 2, 2020
092: Sarah Froning Nodarse | Human First, Agenda Second
Truth You Can Act On:
* In order to make the best decisions on the HOW and WHAT you will do to move the needle on employee engagement, create a vivid vision of WHO you want to be.
* [00:15:32] Take the time and invest the resources to work on who you want to be. What's your mission, what's your purpose? What's your vision? And not only develop the strategies for how you're going to achieve that vision–the what you're going to do– but also the how you're going to do it. [00:15:48]
* Make feedback a simple habit versus a check the box. Find opportunities to give the feedback right away and tie in how you felt and why it’s important.
* [00:11:05] if you get into the habit of doing this and especially if leaders can get into the habit of accepting feedback from others, that becomes safer for people to sort of do it on a more regular basis. [00:11:15]
* Slow down. Human-first means building relationships and slowing down to truly connect. Be self-aware of what you know y…
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Jun 29, 2020
Monday Fire: "How Are You?" Goes a Long Way
Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Here's our question for you today, leader:
Who can you reach out to this week with a simple, "How are you"?
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Jun 25, 2020
091: Chris Fredericks | ESOPs Impact on Employee Engagement
Truth You Can Act On:
* Align yourself with a group of trusted advisors who are experts in all business areas to support the ESOP consideration and implementation process.
* [00:19:50] I think having good advisors who can help support your process and think through what you're wanting to achieve, I think can help unearth whether an ESOP it should be on the table or not. [00:20:00]
* Get to know the difference between partial ESOPs and full ESOPs.
* [00:09:37] So a full ESOP transition would be one where 100% of the company shares are sold to the ESOP in a single transaction. [00:09:47]
* [00:10:12] What's so interesting about a partial ESOP is they can be part of a a step by step process to become a hundred percent employee owned. Eventually if a seller wants to have a longer term process in place to accomplish that, but alternatively, they can also just be remain a minority ESOP where the purpose is to introduce an element of employee ownership into a company. [00:10:39]…
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Jun 23, 2020
Healthcare Series: Renee Thompson | Eradicating Bullying in Healthcare
Truth You Can Act On:
* Know what bullying is:
* There has to be a target.
* [00:02:22] for a behavior to be considered bullying, There has to be three things. First of all, there has to be a target. It could be one person, or it could be a small group of people. [00:02:34]
* The behavior has to be harmful.
* [00:02:46] The second criteria is they, behavior has to be harmful in some way [00:02:51]
* The behavior has to be repeated over time.
* [00:03:29]the third criteria is that the behavior has to be repeated over time. It can't be one time I get testy with you when I'm in a crisis situation, it has to be repeated. [00:03:40]
* Leaders need to be equipped both proactively and reactively on how to handle bullying.
* [00:17:11] What I have learned is that overall, I haven't found one organization that does a good job, equipping their leaders with the skills and tools that they need to set behavioral expectations and hold their people accountable. It's a skill th…
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Jun 22, 2020
Monday Fire: Results vs Time
Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Here's our question for you today, leader:
Are you measuring results or are you measuring time?
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Jun 18, 2020
090: Steve Berry | Back-to-the-Office Checklist
Steve Berry is the Sales Manager at RDS Office Furniture. On today’s show, Steve hones in on the requirements and recommendations to set your office work environment up for today's safety requirements success.
For more information or resources, email Steve at steve@rdsoffice.com. Truth You Can Act On:
Here’s a checklist of things to consider in shaping your workplace environment as you and your people return to working onsite:
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* Panel walls minimum 50".
* Six feet apart in our work stations.
* Staggering of workdays - that may look like different teams of people working opposite days of the week for less in-office attendance at one time.
* Strategically-placed sanitation stations all throughout the office.
* Limiting office tools that people share.
* Limiting the number of people allowed in conference rooms.
* Providing allowances for work from home equipment. Full Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/steve-berry Nikki’s Book Recommendation:…
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Jun 15, 2020
Monday Fire: Share Gratitude
Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Here's our question for you today, leader:
How are you sharing gratitude with others?
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Jun 11, 2020
089: Dan Lappin | Helping Our People Rewire
Truth You Can Act On:
* What are your internal self-limitations? We all have them, but awareness is the first step to overcoming.
* [00:08:59] we have to become self-aware or cautious of them if we're going to be able to move away from them and start listening to the other voices that we have, which are far more empowering. [00:09:13]
* What are your superpowers? Know them. Embrace them. Work on belief in you. Get rid of the assumptions and negative thoughts that hold you back from fully utilizing your superpowers.
* [00:11:37] we tend to overestimate what we have in place and what we currently do. And we tend to underestimate what we could gain by doing something different. And we do that innately and it keeps us safe because if we can control and experience, we can give ourselves the illusion of being safe. [00:11:56]
* [00:12:39] according to the research, we're having 40,000 potentially negative thoughts, every single day of self doubt. Talking ourselves out of somethi…
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Jun 9, 2020
Healthcare Series: Jill Kersh | Leading with Gratitude from Within
Truth You Can Act On:
* Reminder: Focus on what you have, not what’s missing.
* [00:01:39] When you have a leader that's grounded in gratitude, they're focusing on what they have instead of what is missing. They make each employee feel seen and heard and appreciated, which leads to increased morale and decreased turnover. [00:01:53]
* [00:13:59] When they're in those negative thoughts, The leader is focusing on what's missing. Oftentimes they're using comparison. Avoid comparison; comparison, kills gratitude quicker than anything else. [00:14:11]
* Gratitude should not be an after-thought of as “nice to have”, or “I'll try to get there this week.” It should be an intentional effort in a core practice and leadership.
* [00:05:26] It's a matter of choice. So the organization and a leader has to start from, you know, top down showing gratitude, and then it, honestly, it becomes contagious and everyone under them starts expressing heartfelt gratitude and that team…
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Jun 8, 2020
Monday Fire: Doing Better Work
Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Here's our question for you today, leader:
How do you do better work - work that is meaningful to you?
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Jun 4, 2020
088: Matt Hassler | Evolving Work Environments Post-Pandemic
Truth You Can Act On:
* The entire work environment has permanently changed. Your business has to change in order to survive and thrive. This is a must to understand and embrace as a leader.
* [00:08:45]from an opportunity perspective, if a business is able to adapt and work from home, I think there's a tremendous amount of opportunity maybe to even create a competitive advantage.[00:08:55]
[00:08:11] The problem is when they need to develop or grow into a new role and change. So employee development and a work from home environment is much more difficult than it is in the office. And that challenge is even greater for new employees who are trying to adapt to a new culture and to learn new tasks for the very first time. Doing that from a home office is much more difficult. [00:08:39]
* Be incredibly transparent with great communication. Communicate more and share more.
* [00:03:07]I think what's really important for organizations as they open back up is first of all, they n…
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Jun 1, 2020
Monday Fire: Tap Your Superpowers
Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Here's our question for you today, leader:
What's your superpower?
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May 28, 2020
087: Jason Cochran| What's Your Culture DNA?
Truth You Can Act On:
* Have clarity. Get clear on the why, the how, and the what, the values and the traits to create the core of your culture.
* [00:03:38] Jason: There has to be clarity within the organization as to what the actual culture values and traits are.[00:03:45]
* [00:04:32] Jason: Unfortunately, we often think culture and we treat it like it's something that can just happen organically, but there has to be a clear plan with it. One of the questions I often ask is, what would it look like if you didn't have a product strategy with clarity. What if you didn't have a revenue strategy that had any clarity to it? Or how about a leadership development strategy? Without clarity, if you don't have clarity for a culture strategy, there's going to be a lot of uncertainty and expectations [00:04:57]
* To sustain, we have to create and implement a system to consistently execute proactive activities to drive our culture.
* [00:03:47] Jason: we've got to sustain. The reinf…
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May 26, 2020
Healthcare Series: Vicki Hess | Employee Engagement in Healthcare
Truth You Can Act On:
* Employee engagement has to be part of the organization’s strategy. It’s not a tactical thing–Stop the flavor-of-the-month surveys and choose a survey that equips you with data and insights.
* Take Action. Weave engagement into every single thing you do as an organization.
* Manager engagement skills are huge. Communication and employee-engagement training is a must for managers of all levels.
* You must have the right mindset and belief for the strategy to work. Be intentional with how you equip your leaders to understand the engagement initiatives. Full Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/healthcare-series-vicki-hess/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation:
* The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Sponsors:
* Wambi.org – Wambi is about human connections. We view feedback as the fuel for interpersonal growth and are always striving to achieve the highest versions of ourselves and to lift others up along the way.
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May 25, 2020
Monday Fire: The 'Why' Behind the 'What'
Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Here's our question for you today, leader:
What unlocks your meaning and fulfillment?
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May 21, 2020
086: Emma Matthews| Fast Track Team Performance with Vulnerability
Truth You Can Act On:
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* Own your fears and deficits – we all have them. Know what they are and embrace them, and go at your own pace to work through them.
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* Ask your people for feedback. Don’t just check the box, but have authentic conversations illustrating you want the feedback and you’ve heard it.
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* Words and actions create trust. Watch what you say and do closely and be intentional with your efforts. Full Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/emma-matthews/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation:
* The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle Sponsor:
* The Zone – The Zone is the space where happiness and high performance coexist. We believe in making organizations more human and for this to happen we should not have to trade one for the other. We’re offering 10 free coaching sessions to Gut+Science listeners. Visit https://thezone.co/gutscience/coaching to get started.
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May 18, 2020
Monday Fire: Core Values
Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Here's our question for you today, leader:
Do you truly know your core values?
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May 14, 2020
085: Teresa Levis | A "How-To" Guide for Gender Pay Equality
Truth You Can Act On:
* Analyze your payroll details stats on gender. Have a database in place that can capture the data and give you a baseline.
* Be aware of the reality of how you pay male vs female. Unconscious bias is very real and we all do it.
* Put policies in place to encourage employee engagement. Pay-for-performance and 9-boxing are great places to start.
* Equality is directly correlated to employee engagement levels. It’s not just about the amounts, though. Full Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/teresa-levis/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation:
* The Five Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell Sponsor:
* Ascentis – Ascentis is a SaaS-based Human Capital Management software that offers easy-to-use HCM, HRIS, online payroll, talent management, recruiting, and timekeeping solutions. Request a complimentary review of your processes and policies at https://www.ascentis.com/gutscience
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May 12, 2020
Healthcare Series: Dennis Murphy | Uniting Culture with a Higher Purpose
Truth You Can Act On:
* Feel your culture. Clarity and consistency in messaging, a clear construct for leaders of all levels to make good decisions, and storytelling. Tell stories that reinforce the culture you’re trying to build.
* Build a healthy workplace. No matter the size of the organization, the steps are the same: Identify your goals, clearly communicate those goals, and empower and assist teams to work together to achieve them.
* Shift your values. Move from constitutional values to values that embody who you are. Be able to share your values in 20 seconds or less (the human attention span is shorter than ever). Seek employee feedback on crafting your values. For larger organizations, consider having a sample size gives feedback versus the entire workforce. Lastly, make the change of values a movement and not a mandate. Nikki’s Book Recommendation:
* When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Sponsors:
* Wambi.org – Wambi is about human connections. We v…
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May 11, 2020
Monday Fire: Practicing Gratitude
Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Here's our question for you today, leader:
Are you expressing gratitude to your team members in a way that meets their needs?
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May 7, 2020
084: Tim Leman | Owning the CEO Function
Truth You Can Act On:
* Know people’s motivation: We can't treat all of our people the same. Everyone's motivated in different ways and we have to know what's there why. We have to spend time listening and understanding how your employees are motivated.
* Employees first: Customer service should be a top priority but it can’t take precedence over your employees. When you help your employees win they’ll walk through fire for you and your customers.
* Build on their strengths: Always look for the good in people and acknowledge what they’re doing well. You can build loyalty by leading with positivity. When we have a strong relationship with people they stop expecting you to be perfect and start focusing on how they can help bring the company’s vision to life.
* Nikki’s Book Recommendation:
* What It Takes by Stephen Schwarzman
* What You Do Is Who You Are by Ben Horowitz
* rEvolution: Turn Crisis Into Clarity And Ignite Growth by Tim Leman Sponsors:…
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May 4, 2020
Monday Fire: Building Relationships
Happy Monday! We love Mondays; We love helping others love Mondays. So every Monday we'll be dropping some Monday Fire for you to help you get excited about your week. Here we go!
Here's our question for you today, leader:
How are you building relationships with your people, especially when it comes to driving their engagement levels at work?
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Apr 30, 2020
083: Bob Greene | Human Capital Management In The Multigenerational Workforce
Truth You Can Act On:
* Millennials are now the largest population in the workplace. They want two things most: Regular feedback and an employer that stands behind them.
* Communications platforms need to be easily accessible from all devices. Whatever you’re doing to communicate now – increase the cadence.
* Reminder – Reject the generational stereotypes that you hear. The only exception is your own experience.
* Your application process must be simple. If it’s not, you’ll be missing out on recruiting younger talent. Full Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/bob-greene/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation:
* Generations, Inc: From Boomers to Linksters by Meagan Johnson Sponsors:
* Ascentis – Ascentis is a SaaS-based Human Capital Management software that offers easy-to-use HCM, HRIS, online payroll, talent management, recruiting, and timekeeping solutions. Request a complimentary review of your processes and policies at https://www.ascentis.com/gutscienc…
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Apr 28, 2020
Healthcare Series: Dr. Bonnie Clipper | How Innovation Is Driving Employee Engagement
Truth You Can Act On:
* Focus on the right things. Take 5 steps back and look at the larger process failures
* Feedback must be accompanied by recognition.
* Don’t overcomplicate recognition. Recognize people often and in public.
* Adopt the habit of gratitude. Even a simple “thank you” goes a long way.
* Full Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/bonnie-clipper/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation:
* The Fourth Age by Byron Reese Sponsors:
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Wambi.org – Wambi is about human connections. We view feedback as the fuel for interpersonal growth and are always striving to achieve the highest versions of ourselves and to lift others up along the way. To learn more about partnerships at Wambi, email Nikki at nikki@wambi.org
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Apr 23, 2020
082: Corina Roobeck | Unleashing the Voice of the Other
Truth You Can Act On:
* Relationship skills are essential skills. They’re not optional and they’re not “soft” skills
* Make sure your mindset is locked-in to the endgame. This helps us fast track and innovate faster and helps our people feel safe.
* Deliberately recruit diversity and on-board uniquely. Stop cloning. Every human needs a unique experience to help them unlock their potential.
* Walk the talk. Integrity in leadership is not perfection, it’s showing up and displaying the courage to be vulnerable as a leader. Full Notes
* https://gutplusscience.com/corina-roobeck/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation:
* Mindset by Carol S. Dweck Sponsor:
* The Zone – The Zone is the space where happiness and high performance coexist. We believe in making organizations more human and for this to happen we should not have to trade one for the other. We’re offering 10 free coaching sessions to Gut+Science listeners. Visit https://thezone.co/gutscience/coaching t…
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Apr 21, 2020
Healthcare Series: Nikki Lewallen | Let's Impact Workplace Engagement In Healthcare
Gut+Science is expanding into the healthcare sector with a specific subseries to impact employee engagement in the healthcare industry.
In partnership with Wambi, we’re bringing you the best influencers and leaders in healthcare to share best practices, stories, and lessons to build stronger people-first healthcare institutions.
The series officially launched with Secretary David Shulkin, but we need your feedback! Send us an email at nikki@mondayfire.com and tell us who we should feature in this subseries. Sponsors:
* Wambi.org – Wambi is about human connections. We view feedback as the fuel for interpersonal growth and are always striving to achieve the highest versions of ourselves and to lift others up along the way
* Carepostcard.com is launching soon and we would love to partner with you! Here are two ways you can get involved: 1) You can personally use this tool to recognize the great workers in this world; 2) Your company can use this tool to “give back” – espe…
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Apr 16, 2020
081: Sebastien Meyer | The Impact of A Collective Intelligence Culture
Truth You Can Act On:
* Teams need safety and trust to truly enable and empower people to speak up.
* Inspire curiosity of your team members and be a curious leader. Consider different perspectives and embrace diversity.
* Have a mindset that embraces conflict. Challenge yourself: do you really believe it’s a powerful thing to fail forward?
* Have a framework for feedback. Give feedback on behaviors coming from a place of care inspiring change.
* Full Notes
* https://gutplusscience.com/sebastien-meyer Nikki’s Book Recommendations:
* The Art of Facilitation by Dale Hunter
* Free eBook from The Zone: Who’s Polluting Your Water? Sponsors:
* The Zone – The Zone is the space where happiness and high performance coexist. We believe in making organizations more human and for this to happen we should not have to trade one for the other. We’re offering 10 free coaching sessions to Gut+Science listeners. Visit https://thezone.co/gutscience/coaching to g…
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Apr 14, 2020
Healthcare Series: Secretary David Shulkin | Lessons in Leading and Being Led
Truth You Can Act On:
* Cast a big vision. Keyword–BIG.
* Get to know and work with others’ pace.
* Consciously think about how you want to lead: Step back, get out of it, and define how you want to lead, then step back in and implement.
* Tap in to your people’s strengths to maximize their contributions. Full Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/david-shulkin/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation:
* It Shouldn’t Be This Hard To Serve Your Country by David Shulkin Sponsors:
* Wambi.org – Wambi is about human connections. We view feedback as the fuel for interpersonal growth and are always striving to achieve the highest versions of ourselves and to lift others up along the way.
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Apr 9, 2020
080: Ron Brumbarger | When One Teaches, Two Learn
Truth You Can Act On:
* Mentoring is a mindset. In order for us to deploy an effective mentoring program, we must be intentional about developing mentors inside of our organization and at the same time making mentoring relationships a norm.
* The core of a mentoring relationship is trust. What are you doing to equip your people with trust-building exercises and giving them a platform and tools to do this consistently?
* Relationship building is an essential skill. Are you teaching and encouraging it in your company?
* All mentor-mentee relationships need goals. Start with the end in mind knowing what you're working to accomplish both on the mentor and mentee side. Many times where mentoring relationships break down is just their way too gray. So stay on track, stay focused and keep your eye on the prize.
* Full Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/ron-brumbarger/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation:
* Atomic Habits by James Clear Sponsors:
* The Zone - The Zone is t…
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Apr 2, 2020
079: Chris Byers | Creating A Successful Remote Work Experience
Truth You Can Act On:
* Set the foundation. If you don’t set the foundation for engaging with your organization early–like in your onboarding process–people will fill those gaps on their own.
* Don’t assume you’re in alignment with your team members. Be intentional about communicating goals and objectives so there’s no ambiguity or room for miscommunication.
* Write it down. If you don’t write down the objectives and key results for you and your team, you won’t have the alignment and clarity that will allow you to communicate effectively and work toward the goal.
* Embrace video technology as much as possible. When working remotely, recreate the in-person experience as much as you can.
* Formalize the informal. Take the natural, informal aspects of the in-person work experience – going to lunch, grabbing coffee, friendly banter– and do them on purpose. They won’t happen naturally in a remote environment, so you have to force them if you want to maintain…
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Mar 26, 2020
078: Rebecca Metter | Workplace Gamification
Truth You Can Act On:
* Start with the end in mind: Define the problem or goal you want to solve then start building the gamification technique.
* Make the mundane fun: Gamification is a great way to do this but most important is to make life at work fun.
* Ensure key stakeholders are involved at all levels: Everyone in the organization needs to know the Why, why they’re doing it and how it helps them.
* Be careful on competition: Don’t let it get too far or it could become unhealthy.
* Full Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/rebecca-metter/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation:
* The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates Sponsors:
* Emplify – Emplify is hosting a webinar, March 31, from 2-3 pm EST. We've got a great panel of Chief People Officers giving specifics on how to lead your team in this uncertain time. We'll discuss examples of transparent communication, recommendations on meeting frequency, and ideas for fostering culture and engagement. For an invite, em…
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Mar 19, 2020
BONUS: Nikki Lewallen | COVID-19: Leading In Uncertain Times
Truth You Can Act On:
* Over-communicate: keep the communication going and remember what Cynthia Pizzaro said recently about consider the right channel. Make sure your message is getting to them!
* Show gratitude and appreciation: What are the small touches you can do right now to show gratitude and appreciation? Show them you appreciate them and reassure them. You’re their leader!
* Self-care: For every single person listening, please inspire a self-care plan for your people and first make sure you’re doing self-care well. Remember, you gotta fasten your oxygen mask first.
* Innovate! Call the smartest people you know and brainstorm. Come up with new ways of doing things. Full Notes
* https://gutplusscience.com/nikki-lewallen-covid19/
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Mar 17, 2020
[Throwback] 059: Kate Colbert | Building an Engaged Remote Workforce
Truth You Can Act On:
* Focus on the Result. Lead with the end in mind and help your people see their goals clearly. Paint that picture of what success looks like.
* Leverage Technology with Video. Encourage both audio and visual aspects for remote meetings to bridge that distance.
* Treat Your Remote Workforce like Insiders. Take a look at how you interact with both 1099 and remote employees. How can you enhance this to treat them more like a trusted colleague?
* Constant Gratitude. As a leader, express your thanks in hand-written notes, calls, or texts. Gratitude is another key to relationship building.
Full Shownotes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/kate-colbert/
Book Recommendation:
* Think Like a Marketer by Kate Colbert Sponsors:
* Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either of these, it’s time to discover Emplify. Emplify has created a new way to measure employee engagement. It’s whe…
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Mar 12, 2020
077: Kevin Gearheart | What Works Today, May Not Work Tomorrow
Truth You Can Act On:
* What works today, may not work tomorrow: Be ahead of the game.
* If you’re not evolving, you’re dying: Get everyone on board with embracing change in your organization. Make it a cultural norm.
* Execution drives strategy: Don’t wait until perfect to start and don’t be afraid of change.
* Stack your leadership bench: Always be recruiting your next leaders.
* Full Notes
* https://gutplusscience.com/kevin-gearheart/ Nikki’s Book Recommendation:
* Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins Sponsor:
* Emplify - Emplify has created a new way to measure employee engagement. It's where CEOs who want to know what's really happening within a workforce go to get honest feedback and to understand what needs to change for people to love their work. Visit Emplify.com. Subscribe to Gut+Science
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Mar 5, 2020
076: Nikki Lewallen | Ask Powerful Questions
In today’s Gut+Science episode, we’re talking about listening more and listening better. There’s power in learning how to listen because it makes people feel seen and empowered to make decisions.
Listen in as host Nikki Lewallen talks about the powerful questions that help leaders elicit more than a simple yes/no response from their team members.
Some Powerful Questions:
* What makes you proud to work for our company?
* What are the most important resources you have currently to do your job effectively?
* What makes you feel meaning in the work that you do for this organization?
If you’d like more powerful questions from Nikki, email her at nikki@mondayfire.com
Quick Links:
* Connect with Nikki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkilewallen/
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Feb 27, 2020
075: Cynthia Pizarro | Engaging the Field-Based Workforce
Truth You Can Act On:
* Right message; right people; right channel; right time. Rethink your communications so they're as impactful as they can be.
* Set the tone and have ground rules for 2-way communication. How successful are you right now, and how do you intentionally amp that up?
* Make the most of your time with your people. How do you make a personal touch with every single one of them in the time you have?
Book Recommendation:
* The One Thing by Gary Kellar and Jay Papasan
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Feb 20, 2020
074: Blaine Dinwiddie | How to Create Cultural Rituals
Truth You Can Act On:
* Bring Core Values to life in your workplace. Illustrate and teach behaviors that represent the core values and what it looks like to live them out.
* Create Communication Rituals. Repetition and consistency are vital to getting everyone moving in the same direction.
* Give A Clear Framework and Empower Your People to Make Decisions. When employees understand the “why,” they can put their own spin on the “how” to accomplish the mission.
Full Show Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/blaine-dinwiddie
Book Recommendation:
* Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
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Feb 13, 2020
[BONUS] - Increasing Employee Engagement | Nikki Lewallen
Changes are coming to Gut+Science and we’re so excited to share them with you! But first, a reminder of what’s NOT changing–the WHY of this show: increasing the impact of employee engagement in your organizations.
In this bonus episode, host Nikki Lewallen outlines some of the exciting things coming to Gut+Science along with three questions that we would love to get our listeners’ feedback on.
Listen in to get the full rundown, then send your thoughts and suggestions to Nikki at nikki@mondayfire.com
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Feb 6, 2020
[Throwback] 073: Marcia Barnes | Why Love, Service, and Leadership Go Hand in Hand
Truth You Can Act On:
* Get Permission to Lead. Don’t assume people are ready. Building trust and building relationships with people take time - this doesn’t happen overnight.
* Serve Your People. What can you do for your people? Take time to listen to your employees and follow up on what you heard. People want to follow selfless servant leaders.
* Small Deposits Make an Impact. Know your people’s names, write notes, and remember what others share with you. It’s the little things that help people know you care.
Book Recommendation:
* The Maxwell Leadership Bible by John C. Maxwell
Quick Links:
* LinkedIn
* Learn More About Valve+Meter
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Jan 30, 2020
072: Dave Foellinger | Leading a People-First Organization
Truth You Can Act On:
* Make Building Real and Meaningful Connections Your Top Priority. Understand what motivates your people and get to know them personally to support them outside of their work role.
* Measure Employee Engagement and Share the Findings with Managers. Empower your managers with data that gives them a roadmap to know where to focus on innovating for change. Be sure to encourage curiosity as a trait in this process.
* Hiring Right is Critical. Hire great people - but make sure they’re aligned with your company’s culture and core values.
Full Show Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/dave-foellinger
Book Recommendation:
* The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly
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Jan 23, 2020
071: Chad Peterman | You Can't Stop The Growth: Building a Culture That Takes Care of Your Customers
Truth You Can Act On:
* Empower Your Employees to Dream Big. Create a safe environment for your people to be themselves, and share their perspectives, strengths, and values. Psychological safety is a flagship driver for employee engagement.
* Paint a Vivid Vision. Make sure employees know where the company is going. Illustrate what the company looks like in the future, as clarity of the future helps employees gain confidence in their role.
* Ask Powerful Questions. It’s easy to tell people what to do, but it doesn’t help your employees know that you trust then. If your employees know you’re listening, you’re empowering them.
Full Show Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/chad-peterman
Book Recommendation:
* The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink
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Jan 2, 2020
070: Nikki Lewallen | A New Decade to Live Intentionally
You’ll want to listen to this when you have a pen and paper handy, Gut+Science listeners!
What are your hopes and goals for 2020? And how can you say ‘no’ to things that don’t fulfill you?
Listen in as host Nikki Lewallen dives into a powerful tool that can help you live intentionally in the new year.
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Dec 19, 2019
069: Deseri Garcia | Why Relationship Building is Crucial to Retention
Truth You Can Act On:
* Soft Skills Are Essential Skills. These skills are what make engagement and learning stick, and having relationships with coworkers is crucial when it comes to retention.
* Make Onboarding a Journey, Not an Event. Everyone has different learning styles. Onboarding is not a check-the-box thing, so it can’t be done in a few days.
* Be Intentional About Building Psychological Safety. Set the stage for everyone to share their thoughts and to be heard in meetings. Psychological safety is a key driver of employee engagement.
* Relationship Building. Make sure these relationship-building team events occur regularly. Bonus points if you have them offsite!
Full Show Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/deseri-garcia
Book Recommendation:
* Dare to Lead by Brené Brown Sponsors:
* Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either of these, it’s time to discover Emplify. Emplify has…
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Dec 12, 2019
068: Sarah Andreas | Learning to Lead Yourself First
Truth You Can Act On:
* Focus on Filling Your Cup First. You can’t give if you’re empty. Remember, if you aren’t leading yourself well, you most likely won’t be leading others well either.
* Make Reflection a Habit. Take time to pause and debrief your experiences to learn from them. This is a great way for us to work to get better.
* Proactively Seek Diverse Perspectives. Get involved with things you’re passionate about with others who are different from you and ask them questions to understand their viewpoint.
* Find Your Tribe. Have an inner circle that encourages you, and inspires healthy competition.
Full Show Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/sarah-andreas
Book Recommendation:
* The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Sponsors:
* Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either of these, it’s time to discover Emplify. Emplify has created a new way to measure employee engageme…
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Dec 5, 2019
#Insights: If It Was Easy, We Would All Be Doing It
It’s a saying that comes up often: ‘If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.’
We have spent the course of Season 3 of #Insights talking about our managers. How to help them get the most out of their employees, how to focus on their professional development, and how to build trust throughout an organization. But it’s one thing to know what to do and another thing to actually figure out how to do it. So, what now?
In this episode, Emplify CEO and Co-Founder Santiago Jaramillo (@santiagojara), shares the importance of giving our managers data and doing this in a timely fashion. How can you be open about data? And how can you buy into this data as something that can truly improve the lives of our managers and employees?
You’ll also hear from Jennifer Stauffer, a leadership consultant who currently leads the Manager Coaching arm at Emplify, and Angie Redmon, President of striveHR, about what to do next after we have identified areas of opportunity in our organizations arou…
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Nov 21, 2019
#Insights: Flipping the Script on Feedback
We ask a lot of our managers. But when we flip things around, are we delivering on our end of the deal?
This week on #Insights, Emplify CEO and Co-Founder Santiago Jaramillo (@santiagojara) is digging into feedback. As he says, we often ask the wrong questions of our managers. So, how can we start asking the right ones?
You’ll also hear from Haley Aust, Vice President of Human Resources, and Carmen Price, Regional Property Manager, at Birge & Held. They are both keenly aware of how vital managers are to their organization, and you’ll hear why in this episode.
Listening involves being proactive. What do we need to know in order to equip our managers with what they need? And tactically, how do we gather that information and then measure it to know if we are making progress?
If you want your people striving to be a ‘next level manager,’ you’ll want to tune in to this episode of #Insights.
* Download Emplify’s Manager Report here
* Connect with Santiago
* Connect wit…
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Nov 14, 2019
#Insights: People Don’t Leave Companies, They Leave Managers
“People don’t leave companies, they leave managers. And trust is a big part of this equation.”
In this episode of Insights, we’re taking a closer look at trust. What does it mean to develop trust with our managers? What does it look like in practice?
Listen in as Emplify CEO and Co-Founder Santiago Jaramillo (@santiagojara) dives into how you can make building trust a priority when coaching and developing your managers [and how this spills out to your other employees].
You’ll also hear from Levi Schrock, of Custom Concrete, and Jennifer Orozco, a certified transformational life coach and leadership consultant, as they discuss some of the challenges that managers face today when it comes to transparency.
Spoiler alert: when trust becomes a core theme throughout an organization, your best employees are far more likely to stick around. Hear why on Insights.
* Download Emplify’s Manager Report here
* Connect with Santiago
* Connect with Nicole
* Learn more about Em…
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Nov 7, 2019
#Insights: Getting the Best Out of Your People
In this first episode of Season 3 of Insights, we’re diving into managers and how we can invest in them.
Managers have a hard job. They often don’t know where to go to get answers to hard questions. So, how can we empower our managers to grow and lead in a way that both captures the mission from the executive level while meeting the needs of our employees on the frontlines? That’s what this season of Insights is all about.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Emplify CEO and Co-Founder Santiago Jaramillo (@santiagojara) on why your best employees want to lean in, and be engaged, challenged, and developed. How can they do this? [Hint: They need managers who are also being engaged, challenged, and developed.]
You’ll also hear from Kevin Kruse (@kruse), Founder and CEO of Lead X, a company that offers AI-powered digital coaching for managers who are trying to improve employee engagement and the effectiveness of their teams.
Having a great relationship with a manager is certainl…
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Oct 31, 2019
067: Tommy Richardson | Encouraging Personal Development [Part 2]
Truth You Can Act On:
* Purpose unlocks engagement. On your spiritual growth journey, understanding your purpose is key. As leaders, make sure you know your team members’ individual purpose. Help them help you understand their purpose.
* The mental game is huge. We choose our attitude, and you can’t be negative and in gratitude at the same time. Try shifting your attitude with the ‘cancel-cancel’ approach Tommy discusses in this episode.
* Physical development journey. Physical activity can help immensely with stress management, energy, and confidence. Whether it’s going for a daily walk or lifting weights, make sure your employees are getting the physical activity they need.
* Social and emotional development journey. Don’t live in isolation - it’s important to build relationships and meet new people. Spend time listening to and understanding others.
* Embrace feedback daily. Having a culture of feedback on your team can embrace transparency.
* The importanc…
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Oct 24, 2019
066: Tommy Richardson | Encouraging Personal Development [Part 1]
Truth You Can Act On:
* Tune in to Part 2 of Tommy’s interview next week for Nikki’s full Truth You Can Act On, but in the meantime, share your takeaways and tag us on social media.
Full Show Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/tommy-richardson
Book Recommendation:
* Bringing Out the Best in Others by Thomas Connellan Sponsors:
* Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either of these, it’s time to discover Emplify. Emplify has created a new way to measure employee engagement. It’s where CEOs who want to know what’s really happening within a workforce go… to get honest feedback… and to understand what needs to change for people to love their work using simple and trustworthy data.
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Oct 17, 2019
065: Alison Martin | Engage Mentoring: The Importance of Being a Mentor and Having a Mentor
“You should never stop mentoring and you should never stop being mentored.”
Alison Martin is the Chief Mentoring Officer at Diverse Talent Strategies, a training and development firm with a unique mentoring process aimed at talent development, promoting inclusion, employee engagement, and social responsibility.
As Alison points out, you would be hard-pressed to find a successful leader who doesn't attribute mentoring as a key aspect in helping them reach success.
How can mentoring help you shine a different perspective on problems and bring in fresh, outside ideas?
In this episode of Gut+Science, Alison and Nikki hone in on the importance of peer, group, and one-on-one mentoring. Listen in to hear success stories of leaders overcoming challenges, tips on finding strategic solutions, and more.
SPECIAL OFFER:
* The Engage Mentoring Executive Talent Roundtables provide a confidential peer mentoring experience for organizational leaders striving to build highly engaged workforc…
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Oct 10, 2019
064: Neal Phalora | The Science Behind Your Brain and How it Impacts Your Work
Truth You Can Act On:
* Understand Your Biology. As leaders, when you start to understand the biology behind your brain, you can demystify it in a way that you don't have to feel like you're being controlled by it. Neal recommends meditation as a tool to combat that stressed or overwhelmed feeling.
* Emotion. Releasing and using your emotions is a core principle of mindfulness. As a leader, having emotions and showing vulnerability can bring your workplace together.
* How Stress Impacts Your Workplace. If your people are overwhelmed at work, their brain produces cortisol, which results in stress and takes away creativity and the ability to absorb information. Have a space where your people can rest their brains to feel refreshed.
Full Shownotes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/neal-phalora
Book Recommendation:
* Energy Codes by Dr. Sue Morter Sponsors:
* Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on eithe…
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Oct 3, 2019
063: Marcia Barnes | Why Love, Service, and Leadership Go Hand in Hand
Truth You Can Act On:
* Get Permission to Lead. Don’t assume people are ready. Building trust and building relationships with people take time - this doesn’t happen overnight.
* Serve Your People. What can you do for your people? Take time to listen to your employees and follow up on what you heard. People want to follow selfless servant leaders.
* Small Deposits Make an Impact. Know your people’s names, write notes, and remember what others share with you. It’s the little things that help people know you care.
Full Show Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/marcia-barnes
Book Recommendation:
* The Maxwell Leadership Bible by John C. Maxwell Sponsors:
* Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either of these, it’s time to discover Emplify. Emplify has created a new way to measure employee engagement. It’s where CEOs who want to know what’s really happening within a workforce go… to…
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Sep 26, 2019
062: Don Brown | The Power of Team Building
Truth You Can Act On:
* Take Time Out to Team Build. Spend time getting to know the people you work with.
* Purpose is the Core of a Business. Reiterate the purpose of the company regularly and pour into the purpose of your people. What is their personal purpose? How does your business help that come alive?
* Leaders Are Doers. Jump in more often!
Full Show Notes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/don-brown
Book Recommendation:
* Exponential Organizations by Salim Ismail
Sponsor:
* Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either of these, it’s time to discover Emplify. Emplify has created a new way to measure employee engagement. It’s where CEOs who want to know what’s really happening within a workforce go… to get honest feedback… and to understand what needs to change for people to love their work using simple and trustworthy data.
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Sep 19, 2019
061: David Decker | The Talent Shortage: Forcing Innovation + Collaboration
Truth You Can Act On:
* Partner with K-12 to Attack the Talent Shortage Problem. We have to start educating children on career options earlier on and keep in mind the opportunities to skill up aside from the traditional college path.
* Who’s Your Team? Have a group of people that you can collaborate with and support each other to overcome problems. Be sure to email Nikki at nikki@emplify.com if you need ideas on how to find groups of people like this.
* Be Involved in Your Community. Everything works better with community participation
Full Shownotes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/david-decker
Book Recommendation:
* StoryBrand by Donald Miller Sponsors:
* Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either of these, it’s time to discover Emplify. Emplify has created a new way to measure employee engagement. It’s where CEOs who want to know what’s really happening within a workforce go… to get…
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Sep 12, 2019
060: Mark Schulman | Attitude: The Foundation to Success
Truth You Can Act On:
* We Can Shift Our Attitude in Minutes. Get cut off in traffic? Did an incident at work or at home get you down? Take a few minutes to list out the things you’re grateful for in life. Gratitude is the foundation to shifting your attitude.
* Attitude Times Behavior Equals Consequence. Reflect on this in your current life scenario. Enhance your life by working on your attitude and behaviors.
* As a Leader, Be Real. The way to be real? Be you! Relationships influence employee engagement so be authentic when it comes to interacting with your people.
Full Shownotes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/mark-schulman/
Book Recommendation:
* The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google by Scott Galloway Sponsors:
* Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either of these, it’s time to discover Emplify. Emplify has created a new way to measure employee engagement. It…
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Sep 5, 2019
059: Kate Colbert | Building an Engaged 1099 and Remote Workforce
Truth You Can Act On:
* Focus on the Result. Lead with the end in mind and help your people see their goals clearly. Paint that picture of what success looks like.
* Leverage Technology with Video. Encourage both audio and visual aspects for remote meetings to bridge that distance.
* Treat Your Remote Workforce like Insiders. Take a look at how you interact with both 1099 and remote employees. How can you enhance this to treat them more like a trusted colleague?
* Constant Gratitude. As a leader, express your thanks in hand-written notes, calls, or texts. Gratitude is another key to relationship building.
Full Shownotes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/kate-colbert/
Book Recommendation:
* Think Like a Marketer by Kate Colbert Sponsors:
* Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either of these, it’s time to discover Emplify. Emplify has created a new way to measure employee engagement. It’s whe…
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Aug 29, 2019
058: Chris Hutchinson | The Ideal Leader: Listening vs. Talking
Truth You Can Act On:
* Healthy Teams. You may have superstars sitting next to each other, but they don’t work well together. Sound familiar? As a leader, don’t be a referee. A healthy team consists of people helping each other be bigger than themselves.
* Get Uncomfortable. Yes, you heard that right. As Chris says, getting uncomfortable is vital to your organization. Talk about how you’re feeling, and look at the bigger picture.
* The “Ideal Leader.” An ideal leader isn’t someone shouting orders - it’s someone who is listening. Try starting your one-on-one meetings by asking your people how they’re doing as a human. Let them know right off the bat that they’re psychologically safe, and can be themselves around you.
Full Shownotes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/chris-hutchinson/
Book Recommendation:
* No Ego by Cy Wakeman Sponsors:
* Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either…
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Aug 22, 2019
057: Nikki Lewallen | Truly Impacting Employee Engagement
Truth You Can Act On:
* Know Why Your People Work. It’s a great exercise to do as a team or at your next one-on-one. You should also know why YOU work.
* Understand the 17 Components of Employee Engagement. There are 17 different things that bring people to work. Email Nikki at nikki@emplify.com if you want to learn the definitions of all 17 components.
* Gain Data Quarterly. It’s important to be agile in your people strategy. Data will help you understand what’s working and what’s not.
* Build Relationships with Your People. Understand what's behind the hat they wear at work and truly get to know your employees.
Full Shownotes:
* https://gutplusscience.com/employee-engagement
Book Recommendation:
* Email Host Nikki Lewallen at nikki@emplify.com for a full list of book recommendations from our past guests. Sponsors:
* Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either of these, it’s time t…
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Aug 15, 2019
#Insights: KillingtheBuzzwords | Breaking Down the Buzzwords
Throughout this season of #Insights, we’ve made an effort to go beyond the buzzwords, digging deep to understand how to truly build a winning employee engagement strategy. Along the way, we talked with industry experts about how to deconstruct these buzzwords and get to the root of the issues.
Now, it’s time to break down the buzzwords. What do we do once we’ve identified them? How do new understandings help transform our organizations?
You’ve heard Emplify CEO and Co-Founder Santiago Jaramillo (@santiagojara) sprinkle in his ‘insights’ when it comes to employee engagement. Now, listen in as we tie our findings together.
* Download the first chapter of Santiago’s book, Agile Engagement
* Connect with Santiago
* Connect with Nicole
* Learn more about Emplify
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