This podcast is for leaders who are working to build world-class teams and organizations in today's business environment.The podcast is hosted by Matt Tenney, an active CEO, whose goal is to build and sustain world-class organizations that make a positive impact on the lives of employees and on the global community.Matt has many questions regarding how the organizations he leads can continuously get better at achieving their goals.Through this podcast, he reaches out to top thought leaders to get answers to those questions, and we give you the opportunity to listen to their answers, too.
In this episode, I talked with Kendra Davenport, CEO of Easterseals.Easterseals is a disability services organization that envisions all people having choices and opportunities to reach their potential. Since 2022 Kendra has served as President and CEO of Easterseals and has also held other leadership positions at organizations such as Operation Smile, the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, and Africare.In this episode, she'll share how her tendency to be a control freak caused her all sorts of problems while she was serving as chief of staff at Africare and how she solved those problems and went on to be very successful as a leader, now serving as the CEO of Easterseals. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on my website:https://matttenney.com/kendra-davenport-on-inspire-greatnessIf you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help them decide whether it might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with former Weather Channel VP and author, Louis Gump.Louis is the former head of CNN Mobile as well as the former VP of mobile at The Weather Channel. During his time with these organizations, he was responsible for several innovations within both companies, and is responsible for shepherding both The Weather Channel and CNN into becoming two of the most visited mobile destinations in the U.S.In this episode, Louis is going to share about his time as the head of Mobile at the Weather Channel when he faced what seemed to be an impossible deadline to ship a product.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/louis-gump-on-the-business-leadership-today-podcastIf you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode I talked with global entrepreneur, two-time author, speaker, investor, and adviser, Henry PeniixHenry is the co-founder and executive chairman of Soaak Technologies, an organization that aims to optimize health and wellness by using a whole-person approach that includes brain mapping, thermal imaging, pathogen testing, and more.In this episode, Matt and Henry discuss the struggles of securing funding as a young entrepreneur as well as how adversity taught Henry to shift his focus in communication towards creating mutual benefit for all parties involved.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/henry-penix-on-the-business-leadership-today-podcastIf you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode I talked with Devan Kline, the Co-Founder and Visionary of Burn Boot Camp.Founded in 2012, Burn Boot Camp is a fitness organization that focuses on empowering women.As of now, they have over 350 locations all of which operate to achieve the goal of a world where women love themselves today and are inspired by who they'll be tomorrow.In this episode, Matt and Devan discuss the importance of self-awareness as a leader and understanding your strengths, weaknesses, and limitations. Along with this, they also discuss adversity and how your organization reacts to adversity can be an indicator of the culture you have built.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/devan-kline-on-the-business-leadership-today-podcastIf you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode I talked with Alyssa Thach, founder and CEO of Pierpoint.Alyssa has over 20 years experience in recruitment and has delivered talent solutions that have increased revenue growth for Fortune 500 companies worldwide.Within Pierpoint, Alyssa has implemented a people-first approach that builds loyalty, resulting in 94% client retention and 91% internal staff retention for Pierpoint.In this episode, Matt and Alyssa discuss how organizations can create opportunity out of the natural ebb and flow of your company and the importance of being a continual learner.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/alyssa-thach-on-the-business-leadership-today-podcastIf you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode I talked with Steve Fields, the founder and CEO of FieldsLaw.Steve Fields founded Fields Law Firm in 2001 and focused primarily on Personal Injury law. Steve found success in this area due to unique approaches to marketing and quickly grew into other areas such as Workers' Comp, Debt Settlement, and Disability Benefits.In this episode, you'll learn a little bit about Steve's innovative approach to quickly growing a law firm from the ground up, going from one employee to over 100 in just a few years.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/steve-fields-on-the-business-leadership-today-podcastIf you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with Garry Ridge, the former CEO of WD-40.Garry has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program.Garry's philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle's quote – “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Turning that into action, he believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, make a contribution to something bigger than yourself, learn something new, feel safe, are protected, and are provided freedom by a set of values and go home happy!Join us as we discuss with Garry his tenure as CEO of WD-40. Listen to Garry share how he prioritize building a culture that could help WD-40 grow into a global brand. Learn Garry's insights into how leaders can make employees excited about coming back into the office.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/rachel-rider-on-how-leaders-can-excel-through-the-relationships-they-create-and-maintainIf you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with Rachel Rider and discussed how leaders can excel through the relationships they create and maintain.Rachel is a Columbia University certified executive coach with over a decade of coaching experience. She started as an HR Business Partner responsible for developing and coaching leaders and teams at Bloomberg, she then went on to specialize in leadership coaching at AppNexus (since acquired by AT&T) and Digital Ocean, the third-largest hosting company in the world.Since then, Rachel has founded Mettaworks, an executive coaching firm dedicated to relieving the suffering of all sentient beings.She is also the author of Who You Are is How You Lead, which shares the exact, step-by-step process she uses to help her clients excel in their professional relationships.Join us as we discuss with Rachel how leaders can excel through the relationships they create and maintain. Hear Rachel discuss how building relationships with others starts with the relationship you build with yourself. Listen to Rachel discuss that while the mind is a powerful tool it needs to be kept in check. Learn the practice of visualizing thought patterns and how it can help you learn about yourself.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/rachel-rider-on-how-leaders-can-excel-through-the-relationships-they-create-and-maintainIf you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with Dr. Wanda T. Wallace and discussed how leaders can delegate effectively and leverage the expertise of their team.Dr. Wallace is a speaker as well as the founder and managing partner of Leadership Forum, a business consulting firm that focuses on changing the world by changing the way we communicate at work.With a Ph.D in Psychology as well as a rich background in education and leadership training, Dr. Wallace maintains a diverse skill set and knowledge base that enables her to expertly coach leaders on how to better understand and communicate with team members.Dr. Wallace is also the author of the book You Can't Know It All: Leading in the Age of Deep Expertise, which covers the transition from being an expert within a team to being a leader of a team full of individuals with varying expertise.Join us as we discuss with Dr. Wallace how leaders can delegate effectively and leverage the expertise of their team.. Hear Wanda discuss the importance of setting up boundaries and asking questions as you begin the delegation process. Listen to Dr. Wallace explain why it is important that leaders don't “ditch and desert.” Learn why the common practice of leaders doing it all themselves is not only inefficient for the leader but demotivating for team members as well.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/dr-wanda-t-wallace-on-how-leaders-can-delegate-effectivelyIf you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with Brandi Olson and discussed how leaders can help their teams achieve high-performance and break burnout cycles.Brandi is an organizational agility expert and founder of Real Work Done, a consultancy serving leaders through agile transformation, organizational strategy, team design, and executive coaching. She has spent nearly two decades consulting with organizations across diverse sectors—from nonprofits to universities to global Fortune 500 companies. As an expert in organizational learning and change, she teaches leaders how to solve problems and adapt fast with high-performing teams. Brandi is also the author of Real Flow: Break the Burnout Cycle and Unlock High Performance in the New World of Work, which covers the exact topic we will be speaking about today.Join us as we discuss with Brandi how leaders can help their teams achieve high-performance and break burnout cycles. Hear Brandi explain the difference between being busy and being effective. Listen to Brandi share how productivity and well-being work hand-in-hand. Learn how organizations can address burnout and prevent it from happening.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/brandi-olson-on-how-leaders-can-help-their-teams-achieve-high-performance-and-break-burnout-cycles/If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with Zach Mercurio about how leaders can identify and share their authentic purpose.Zach Mercurio is a researcher, speaker, and consultant specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and positive organizational psychology. He is also the author of The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose.Zach works with clients and partners like J.P. Morgan Chase, The Government of Canada, Marriott International, American Express Global Business Travel, the Food and Drug Administration, Michelin, the National Park Service, and Hewlett-Packard. He also serves as one of Simon Sinek's “Optimist Instructors.”Join us as we discuss with Zach the importance of identifying and sharing your purpose as a leader. Hear Zach explain the impact that a purposeful mindset has on day-to-day decision making. Learn how purpose can be applied to everything from recruiting and onboarding to long-term strategy and decision-making.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/zach-mercurio-on-how-leaders-can-identify-and-share-their-authentic-purpose/If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with John Baldoni and discussed leading with grace through change and crisis.John has established a career as a highly sought-after executive coach, where he has had the privilege of working with senior leaders in virtually every industry from pharmaceutical to real estate, packaged goods to automobiles, and finance to healthcare.In 2022, Thinkers 360 named John a Top 10 Thought Leader for both Leadership and Management. Also in 2022, Global Gurus ranked John a Top 20 global leadership expert, a list he has been on since 2007. In 2021, the International Federation of Learning and Development named John a World-Class Mentor and named him to its Hall of Fame.John is also an author of many books including: Grace Notes: Leading in an Upside-Down World, GRACE: A Leader's Guide to a Better Us, and MOXIE: The Secret to Bold and Gutsy Leadership.He also has a new book coming in April 2023 titled Grace Under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis.Join us as we discuss with John how to lead with grace through change and crisis. Hear why John decided to dive into and write about the topic of grace. Learn the meaning of the G.R.A.C.E and S.P.I.N.E acronyms that John has created. Listen to Matt and John discuss the importance of leaders not only speaking on but exemplifying traits such as grace and compassion.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/john-baldoni-on-leading-with-grace-through-change-and-crisis/If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with Sara Canaday and discussed the tools leaders need to ignite greatness in each employee.Drawing on 15 years of corporate experience, Sara is a renowned expert in leadership development and is known for creating an impact on the bottom-line. Sara helps companies' leaders and high-potential employees integrate the elusive leadership skills that research now proves are critical for corporations to succeed.Sara is also the author of Coaching Essentials for Managers: The Tools You Need to Ignite Greatness in Each Employee.Join us as we discuss with Sara the tools leaders need to ignite greatness in each employee. Hear Sara and Matt discuss the ways that leaders can help team members develop and achieve their goals. Learn the key differences between performance coaching and developmental coaching.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/sara-canaday-on-igniting-greatness-in-each-employeeIf you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with Lisa Baker and discussed eliminating toxicity and building authentic relationships in the workplace.Lisa has over two decades of extraordinary success in a series of leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies that include Synchrony, Microsoft, Citigroup, and Bank One.At Synchrony, a company with over 16,000 employees, was a Senior Vice President and General Manager in charge of growing the $2.5B eBay credit portfolio.At age 54 Lisa retired to pursue her dream of helping others to reach their peak and founded Ascentim LLC, a coaching practice that guides its clients to live more meaningful and abundant lives.Join us as we discuss with Lisa how to eliminate toxicity and build authentic relationships in the workplace. Hear Lisa share her personal story of dealing with toxicity in the workplace. Learn with us the 5 C's Lisa has defined that are key to eliminating toxicity and building positive and impactful relationships.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today: https://businessleadershiptoday.com/lisa-baker-on-eliminating-toxicity-and-building-authentic-relationships-in-the-workplace If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with Shanda Miller and discussed how supervisors can change to become super leaders.Shanda is a champion for personal and professional development and loves to help others become successful leaders. She has 20 years' experience leading teams in the fields of Environmental Science and Government Performance Auditing. She is also the author of the bestselling book, From Supervisor to Super Leader: How to Break Free from Stress and Build a Thriving Team That Gets Results.Join us as we discuss with Shanda the ways supervisors can change to become super leaders. Hear Shanda share her story of pivoting her mindset to utilize her unique personality and skills to be a super leader. Learn Shanda's insights on how leaders should focus on the purpose of their role and the purpose of their team.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today: https://businessleadershiptoday.com/shanda-miller-on-growing-supervisors-into-super-leaders If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with Dick Finnegan and explored how to use stay interviews to significantly reduce employee turnover.Dick Finnegan is a world-renowned expert on stay interviews, employee engagement, and cutting turnover.His experience includes solving turnover and improving engagement in a vast number of industries including Siberian banks, African gold mines, multinational corporations in China, healthcare institutes, meat processing groups, manufacturing plants, and even the CIA.He has also authored multiple books on employee engagement and retention including The Power of Stay Interviews for Engagement and Retention.Join us as we discuss with Dick how to use stay interviews to significantly reduce employee turnover. Hear Dick share real examples of organizations who have changed their approach to retention by using stay interviews and gaining insights from current employees. Learn Dick's insights on how COVID and the pandemic have changed the mindsets and wants of employees in today's workplace market.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/dick-finnegan-on-the-power-of-stay-interviews/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with Kathleen Steffey and explored creative strategies for attracting top talent learned during the Great Resignation. Kathleen is the Founder and CEO of Naviga Recruiting and Executive Search. Prior to starting Naviga Recruiting and Executive Search eighteen years ago, Kathleen also led corporate talent acquisition teams. Kathleen currently leads a team of individuals who take pride in finding the most talented sales and marketing candidates for companies around the world. She also works directly with executives, hiring managers, and internal HR professionals to solve talent acquisition obstacles that get in the way of hiring with efficiency, quality, and speed. Join us as we discuss with Kathleen how leadership can use creative strategies to attract top talent during the Great Resignation. Hear Kathleen explain the importance of a culture that allows remote work. Listen to Kathleen and Matt discuss the key dynamics that help create a team of A-players and how it can become a self-sustaining system. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today: https://businessleadershiptoday.com/kathleen-steffey-on-how-to-use-creative-strategies-to-attract-top-talent-during-the-great-resignation/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author and CEO Grant Botma and discussed the 3 most important things that a leader needs to do to attract top talent and build a thriving company cultureGrant is the founder of the financial services firm Stewardship. The mission at Stewardship is “To genuinely care for people by loving and serving them in their finances.” Grant and his team go above and beyond to educate their clients and minimize the frustration that often comes when dealing with things like insurance, loans, and investments.Grant has also written two books Work–Life Harmony: Enjoy Your Life and Family More Because of (Not in Spite Of) Your Work, and The Problem Isn't Their Paycheck: How to Attract Top Talent and Build a Thriving Company Culture. Join us as we discuss with Grant how to attract top talent and build a thriving company culture. Hear Grant share why his employees not only stay with his company but love working there despite the fact that they could make more money at another firm. Listen to Grant and Matt discuss the power of affirmation and how it can be used when things go wrong as well as when things go right. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/grant-botma-on-how-to-attract-top-talent-and-build-a-thriving-company-culture/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Eric Chester and discussed the 2 most important things that a leader needs to do to attract and retain great employees in a dismal labor market.Eric is an acclaimed in-the-trenches workforce researcher and thought leader. For more than 20 years, he has been studying, analyzing, and reporting on engaging workplace cultures. His ideas and strategies for finding and retaining frontline workers have been cited by major media and are used by companies and organizations all over the world. Eric has also delivered more than 3000 paid keynote speeches on three continents.He is also the author of of multiple best-selling books including On Fire at Work: How Great Companies Ignite Passion in Their People without Burning Them Out, and Fully Staffed: The Definitive Guide to Finding and Keeping Great EmployeesJoin us as we discuss with Eric how to attract and retain great employees in a dismal labor market. Hear Eric discuss how the labor market has shifted to put the prospective employee first and why you must sell potential employees on why your organization is a great place to work. Listen to Eric describe the difference between “hunting” and “fishing” approaches to recruitment. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/eric-chester-on-how-to-attract-and-retain-great-employees-in-a-dismal-labor-market/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Liam Martin and discussed the top 5 most important things that a leader needs to do to leverage being remote to improve engagement and performance.Liam is a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. He is also a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote.Liam is an avid proponent of remote work and has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company, and many other publications specifically targeting theexpansion of remote work. Liam has also co-authored a book - Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World's Most Successful Remote-Work PioneersJoin us as we discuss with Liam how to leverage being remote to improve engagement and performance. Learn the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communication and how Liam uses asynchronous communication with remote workforces. Hear how Liam's team uses a democratized system to innovate, improve, and implement processes. Hear Liam's insights on why managers need to remove barriers to focus for their team members and how oftentimes one of those barriers can be the managers themselves. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/liam-martin-on-leveraging-remote-work-to-improve-engagement-and-performance/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with Robert Hefner and discussed the top 3 most important things that a leader needs to do to improve employee engagement and retention.Robert Hefner, who is the Vice-President of Human Resources at David Weekley Homes.David Weekley Homes is one of the largest privately owned home builder in the United States.The mission of David Weekley homes is Building Dreams, Enhancing Lives which is exactly what they have done as an organization.They've done this by helping individuals achieve “the American Dream” of home ownership, and also by helping the employees in their organization to thrive.They have been named one of the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For” an amazing 16 times. In 2020 and 2021 they were also listed as one of the Top 30 places to work for both millennials and women.Robert has been the Vice-President of Human Resources for David Weekley homes for over 11 years now, and plays a key role in developing and maintaining the systems that attract, retain, and grow high-performers within their organization.Join us as we discuss with Robert how to improve employee engagement and retention. Hear why starting and sticking with your business purpose is a vital piece of employee engagement. Learn the unique approach David Weekley Homes uses to build dedicated teams. Listen to Robert discuss the importance of celebrating organizational and employee success along the way. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/robert-hefner-on-how-david-weekley-homes-builds-employee-engagement/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with Dr. Ciela Hartanov and discussed the top 5 most important things that a leader needs to do to be agile and innovative without burning people out.Dr. Ciela Hartanov is the founder and managing director of humcollective, a boutique strategy and innovation firm that helps companies, executives, and teams make sense of the forces shaping the future and prepare strategically.Ciela was part of the founding team of The Google School for Leaders and Head of Next Practice Innovation and Strategy at Google, where she developed projects designed to shape the future of leadership and work. Ciela has been a featured speaker at a wide range of conferences from TheHouse of Beautiful Business to the HR Leaders Forum in Australia. She has been quoted in Psychology Today and Forbes and is sought after for her thought leadership on the future of leadership and adaptable organizations.Her book, Reclaiming Sensitivity, is scheduled for release in early 2023.Ciela brings a multidisciplinary view that leverages business foresight and organizational development to break barriers and invent the next practices for humane, kind, and responsive workplaces.Join us as we discuss with Ciela to be agile and innovative without burning people out. Learn the story of how Dr. Hartanov started her journey into creating the systems Google uses to shape leaders and create innovative strategies. Hear why providing space and stability around innovation is vital if you want to generate results. Listen to Matt and Ciela discuss the difference between designed strategies and adaptive strategies and why each are equally important. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/dr-ciela-hartanov-on-being-agile-and-innovative-without-creating-burnout/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Jon Gordon and discussed the top 5 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a high-performance culture that doesn't burn people out.Jon is the author of 24 books including 12 best sellers. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus, which has sold over 2 million copies, and The Carpenter, which was a top 5 business book of the year.In this episode we discussed ideas from his 2017 bestseller, The Power of Positive Leadership.His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and nonprofits.Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapersJoin us as we discuss with Jon how to create a high-performance culture that doesn't burn people out. Learn Jon's insights on how positive leadership can create a positive mindset throughout an entire organization. Hear Jon share stories of how leaders of major organizations used the power of positivity to create dynamic change both within the culture of their organizations as well as their financial gains.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/jon-gordon-on-creating-high-performance-by-harnessing-the-power-of-positive-leadership/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Paul Marciano and discussed the top 7 most important things that a leader needs to do to improve employee engagement and retention.Paul is a leading authority on employee engagement and retention. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale University where he specialized in behavior modification and motivation. Paul has served on the faculties of Davidson College and Princeton University where he has taught courses in Leadership, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Survey Development, Research Methods, and Statistics.Paul has worked in the field of Organizational Development for 25 years and is president of the human relations consulting firm Whiteboard, LLC, a company committed to helping organizations cultivate, manage, and grow their human capital. Paul is also a strategic adviser to Kudos Inc. an innovative SaaS employee engagement platform.Paul's internationally acclaimed book Carrots and Sticks Don't Work: Build a Culture of Employee Engagement with the Principles of RESPECT provides dozens of real world case studies and turnkey strategies to increase employee discretionary effort and reduce turnover. His newest book is called Let's Talk About It: Turning Confrontation into Collaboration. Join us as we discuss with Paul how to improve employee engagement and retention. Learn about Paul's RESPECT model and how each piece of the model leads to higher levels of understanding and engagement. Hear how setting clear expectations and forming continuous, healthy lines of communication will help any leader grow their team members. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/paul-marciano-on-how-respect-helps-improve-employee-engagement-and-retention/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Mark Sanborn and discussed the top 7 most important things that a leader needs to do to lead a high-performance culture in the new normal.Mark is president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio dedicated to developing leaders in business and in life. Mark is also a world-class keynote speaker and author of the bestselling book, The Fred Factor which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. His latest book is The Intention Imperative.Mark's list of over 2600 clients includes many well-known companies like Costco, FedEx, Harley-Davidson, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, and KPMG.Join us as we discuss with Mark how to lead a high-performance culture in the new normal. Hear Mark's insights on the difference between teaching action and teaching responsibility. Learn the three C's that will help you sharpen the communication of important messages. Listen to Matt and Mark discuss the idea that true leaders focus on the greater good of the whole. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/mark-sanborn-on-how-to-lead-a-high-performance-culture-in-the-new-normal/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Dave Gordon and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a high-performance culture that doesn't burn people out.Dave has travelled a very unorthodox path to being a sought after expert on the topics of personal branding and leadership.He went to John Hopkins University with the intention of becoming a doctor, but ended up falling in love with writing and communication, and became an actor. For 10 years he lived the life of what we will call the “average actor,” doing just well enough to stay in business while sometimes needing to tend bar to make ends meet.Interestingly, the skills he learned over 10 years living and working as an actor proved to be invaluable when he decided to enter the business world and help organizations with branding and marketing.He currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Gallagher-Basset, runs the marketing and communications firm Gordon Creative, and is the award winning author of TIP: A Simple Strategy to Inspire High Performance and Lasting Success.Join us as we hear the real-life story of how John created a WOW experience with his alternate persona, “Joey Big.” Hear why John believes that company culture begins with authenticity. Learn why embracing conflict and crisis are key components to creating a sustainable business culture.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/dave-gordon-on-how-authenticity-and-attitude-help-create-a-high-performance-culture/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Stacey Barr and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a high-performance culture that doesn't burn people out.Stacey is a specialist in strategic performance measurement and evidence-based leadership.Her purpose is to help leaders get tangibly clear about the results they intend to achieve in their organization, and to better recognise how well they are achieving those results.Stacey helps executives and senior leaders, along with their planning and performance professionals to lead the creation and use of meaningful, results-oriented performance measures that transform the culture and achieve organisational goals.Stacey is also the author of Prove It!: How to Create a High-Performance Culture and Measurable Success.Stacey has always been comfortable with numbers and actually started her career as a research statistician.Join us as we discuss with Stacey how to create a high-performance culture that doesn't burn people out. Learn Stacey's insights on how measurement and KPI's should be used for learning and growing instead of judging performance. Hear what “weasel words” are and how they can inhibit you from properly communicating the goals of your organization. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/stacey-barr-on-how-meaningful-measurement-creates-a-high-performance-culture/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author and venture capitalist David Kronfeld and discussed the top 6 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a high-performance culture that doesn't burn people out.David has been a management consultant with Booz Allen, a corporate executive, and the founder and chairman of JK&B Capital, a leading venture capital firm. His extensive top management experience and roles serving on boards of directors means he's been actively involved with the highest-priority challenges facing dozens of companies. David has over 35 years of experience investing in the telecommunications and software industry, and brings unique insights and advice as to how to create a high performance culture that doesn't burn people out.David is also author of the Wallstreet Journal bestselling book Remarkable.Join us as we discuss with David how to create a high-performance culture that doesn't burn people out. Learn why David believes that the first step to creating a high performance culture is finding the right employees who fit with your organization. Hear David's insights as to why training is one of the most critical aspects of creating high performing employees in your organization. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/david-kronfeld-on-how-insightfulness-can-help-build-a-high-performance-culture/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author and leadership coach Laurie Sudbrink and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to improve employee engagement.Laurie is president and founder of Unlimited Coaching Solutions, which specializes in improving workplace performance and employee engagement.Laurie is also the author of Leading With GRIT which was was nominated for Leadership Book of the Year with L&MB Magazine, and has also been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, AMA, and Training Magazine.With almost three decades of executive coaching, leadership training, speaking, and most importantly, real-life business experience, her approach is unique. Laurie knows that leadership is not about title, power or position.Join us as we discuss with Laurie how to improve employee engagement. Hear stories from Laurie that serve as examples as how one of the first steps in creating a highly engaged team is to help each team member understand themselves and one another. Learn how understanding behavior and avoiding reading into intent will help your team become more engaged and effective. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/laurie-sudbrink-on-improve-employee-engagement/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author and thought leader Linda Holbeche and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to improve employee engagement.Linda's career history combines extensive experience and expertise in management and organisational development with a strong track record in leading-edge research.Linda is co-Director of The Holbeche Partnership (THP), a research-based development consultancy. She is also the author of over 50 research reports and more than 100 articles and since 2000 has been consistently judged an influential thought and practice leader by HR Magazine and Personnel Today. Linda is the author of a number of books including Engaged: How To Unleash Your Organization's Potential Through Employee Engagement.Join us as we discuss with Linda how to improve employee engagement and how specifically to do so in “the new normal.” Learn how organizations and leaders can address the stresses that come from addressing working from home as well as hybrid work. Hear real life stories of how Linda has guided organizations on creating employee engagement and trust among employees and managers alike.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/linda-holbeche-on-improving-employee-engagement/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author and thought leader Shane Green and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a high-performance culture that doesn't burn people out.Shane is highly-sought after keynote speaker, and the author of the acclaimed book Culture Hacker. Shane does a lot of work consulting with global Fortune 500 leaders on customer experience and organizational culture. He draws from his foundation at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and his work in multiple industries to transform employee mindsets, habits, and skills to improve customer experiences and interactions. As the President & Founder of SGEi, Shane leads a team of professionals who inspire brands like the NBA, Westfield, Foot Locker, NetJets Inc., Cisco Systems, and BMW to reprogram their employee experiences to create loyal customers and raving fans.Join us as we discuss with Shane how to create a high-performance culture that doesn't burn people out. Hear Shane's insights into why having difficult conversations is a necessary part of management. Learn why customizing recognition and communicating effectively creates a healthy culture that builds up the people who are a good fit for your organization.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today: https://businessleadershiptoday.com/shane-green-on-creating-a-high-performance-culture/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Bruce Tulgan and discussed the top 7 most important things that a leader needs to do to improve employee engagement.Bruce is the founder of the research and consulting firm, Rainmaker Thinking, and he's internationally recognized as one of the leading experts on young people in the workplace and on leadership and management. Since 1993, Bruce has worked with tens of thousands of leaders and managers in hundreds of organizations. He is also the best-selling author of twenty-one books, including It's Okay To Be The Boss.Join us as we discuss with Bruce how to improve employee engagement and create a high-performance culture. Hear Bruce's insights on the common pitfalls leaders face when managing their teams. Learn how to create genuine and sustainable engagement among every member of your organization.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/bruce-tulgan-on-cultivating-employee-engagement/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author and thought leader Mike Figliuolo and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a workplace culture where leaders and team members truly care for each other.Mike is a former officer in the US Army and a West Point Grad. After leaving the Army, Mike worked as a consultant with McKinsey and then went on to hold executive roles at Capital One and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. Then Mike founded thoughtLEADERS because he believes practitioners make the best instructors and because he has a passion for people development and organizational improvement. Mike is also one of the top authors on LinkedIn Learning where his video-based training courses have been viewed millions of times. Along with this, Mike is also the author of One Piece of Paper, Lead Inside the Box, and The Elegant Pitch.Join us as we discuss with Mike how to create a high performance culture that doesn't burn people out. Hear real life stories of how the daily actions of leaders help build the culture of a company. Learn how leaders can benefit from decisiveness and avoiding being a “squirrel.” If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/mike-figliuolo-on-building-a-high-performance-culture/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author and thought leader Libby Gill and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a workplace culture where leaders and team members truly care for each other.Libby is one of the top thought leaders on leading through change. After her first career heading communications at media giants Sony, Universal, and Turner Broadcasting, Libby founded the LA-based Libby Gill & Company, a leadership consulting and executive coaching firm. She guides individuals and organizations to lead through change, challenge, and chaos by deeply engaging employees in a shared future-focused vision of success. Libby is also the author of the acclaimed books You Unstuck and the Hope-Driven Leader.Join us as we discuss with Libby how to create a high performance culture that doesn't burn people out. Hear real life stories and examples of how leaders and employees seeing firsthand the impact of their work can lead to improved results. Hear how sharing information and finding the right agents of change can make all the difference in a workplace culture. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/libby-gill-on-building-a-caring-culture/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Chester Elton and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a workplace culture where leaders and team members truly care for each other.Chester has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees to execute on strategy, vision, and values. His work is supported by research with more than one million working adults, revealing the proven secrets behind high-performance cultures and teams.He is co-author of the multiple award-winning New York Times and #1 USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling leadership books, All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading With Gratitude and Anxiety At Work.His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. Join us as we discuss how to create a high performing culture with Chester and get his insights into the power of assuming positive intentions, the power of our personal story, as well as how important it is to be an organization that sees kindness as a strength. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/chester-elton-on-building-a-culture-of-care/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Andrew Freedman and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a workplace culture where leaders and team members truly care for each other.Andrew has spent his whole career advocating for the maximization of human potential and creating positive change, personally and professionally. For over 25 years, he's been helping organizations design strategies that provide leaders a foundation to translate individual, team, and organizational talent into tangible business growth.As Managing Partner of SHIFT Consulting, he's helped countless companies across diverse industries flourish through vibrant company cultures and a high-performance mindset. Andrew is also author of Thrive: The Leader's Guide To Building A High-Performance Culture, which Forbes has named one of the 8 must-read books for this year.Join us as we learn about the C.R.E.D. model that Andrew uses within his own consulting firm to improve the feedback and growth process between leaders and employees, and hear how impactful and important 1:1 meetings are and how to make the most of them. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/andrew-freedman-building-a-high-performance-culture/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Karin Hurt and discussed the Top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a high-performance culture that doesn't burn people out.Karin's work focuses on helping leaders drive innovation, productivity, and revenue without burning out employees. After two decades as an executive at Verizon, Karin and her husband David co-founded Let's Grow Leaders, a training firm focused on human-centered leadership development. Since 2013, Karin and David have helped over 10,000 leaders in 14 countries to build sustainable, high-performance team cultures.Karin is also an award-winning author of four books, including her most recent book: Courageous Cultures – How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer AdvocatesJoin us as we hear from Karin stories on how she personally managed leadership issues during her time as Verizon as well as the lessons she has learned from and taught to multiple leaders since starting her leadership development firm.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/karin-hurt-innovative-high-performance-culture If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Ben Lichtenwalner and discussed the top 7 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a workplace culture where leaders and team members truly care for each other.Ben is author of a critically acclaimed book, called Paradigm Flip. He runs the innovative management consulting firm, Radiant Forest, and he is the founder of the top 30 leadership blog, ModernServantLeader.com. Join us as we learn the importance of servant leadership from Ben. Hear about how selfless leadership and humility have guided Ben's journey as a leader and shaped the culture of the organizations he is involved with.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Todayhttps://businessleadershiptoday.com/Ben-Lichtenwalner-Caring-Culture-Servant-Leadership If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author, consultant, and leadership coach John Spence and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a workplace culture where leaders and team members truly care for each other.John is recognized as one of the Top 100 Business Thought Leaders in America and the American Management Association named him one of America's Top 50 Leaders to Watch along with Sergey Brin and Larry Page of Google as well as Jeff Bezos of Amazon.Join us as we learn the principles and practices John has found are proven to be successful among multiple organizations.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/john-spence-on-building-a-high-performance-culture/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author and business owner Piyush Patel and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a workplace culture where leaders and team members truly care for each other.Piyush Patel is the founder of multiple companies, an investor, speaker, and author of the book Lead Your Tribe, Love Your Work. Piyush is a leader who displays that one can demonstrate compassion for employees without sacrificing organizational performance.Join us as we learn Piyush's approaches to compassion and conflict within the organizations he manages and advises. Hear how Piyush looks beyond the employee and extends compassion to the entire family unit. Learn about the “3 Happys,” the GROW model, the “Principal's Office,” and how “Toilet Paper Bandits” are Piyush's biggest indicator that an employee may not be a good value fit for the company. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/piyush-patel-building-a-culture-in-which-people-care/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author and business consultant Michael Carroll and discussed the top 9 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a workplace culture where leaders and team members truly care for each other.Michael Carroll was a vice-president in Human Resources within multiple companies including American Express, Simon & Schuster, and The Walt Disney Company. Since then he has served as an advisor and consultant for many Fortune 500 companies and is the author of the groundbreaking book, The Mindful Leader.Join us as we learn the ways in which mindfulness and mindful leadership can help leaders be more agile, and effectively deal with conflict and resistance, while creating a caring, high-performance culture.If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/michael-carroll-mindful-leadership-for-culture-of-care/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.
In this episode we talked with author Chris Edmonds and discussed the top 12 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a workplace culture where leaders and team members truly care for each other.Chris Edmonds spent 15 years as a manager and leader before transitioning into consulting. Today Chris has 30 years of experience consulting various organizations on their workplace culture and has achieved amazing results with his approach. Companies who have worked with Chris have seen an average of a 40% increase in customer satisfaction and employee engagement and 35% increase in profits.Join us as we learn the secrets of Chris' success and how he has created such positive results for a variety of companies. Hear about how clearly communicating core values and measuring their impact on your organization on a regular basis is a key part of maintaining a healthy work culture. If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:https://businessleadershiptoday.com/chris-edmonds-building-respectful-high-performance-culture/ If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast.Also, if you'd like to help other people benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review.By sharing your thoughts, you'll help the podcast reach more people and help those people make a decision regarding whether this podcast might be of value to them.