Patina Talks

Organizational Engagement goes beyond Employee Engagement and answers questions like, “What do employees think of your organization?” And “Do they believe your organization can accomplish its strategies?” Employees’ perceptions of your organization are critical in activating motivation. Learn how an analysis of Organizational Engagement will help leaders ensure people understand the workplace mission and have the information to succeed. At the same time, you’ll confirm if leaders are committed and being held accountable. Books by Dr. Jim Bohn Ph.D. – “If your water cooler could talk: Organizational Engagement: Getting Beyond Employee Engagement”: View on Amazon "Architects of Change": View on Amazon "The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership": View on Amazon

Patina Nation member and Executive Coach Bill Boggs is an accomplished business leader and consultant, with extensive experience in manufacturing. Expect tips, insights and inspiration for your mentoring relationships – with an emphasis on supporting up-and-coming female leaders. Bill has mentored and coached numerous professionals and is recognized for helping female mentees in automotive and supply chain functions. He is spotlighted for his mentorship talents, skills and achievements in the book “The Road to the Top is Not on the Map: Conversations with Top Women of the Automotive Industry.”

Transformation coach Kerri Balliet joins Patina Talks to discuss how to build a high-performance team. She addresses the difficulties of managing teams whose participants may have different goals and how to use the “Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team” as the key to successful results. Listen to Kerri’s 20-minute episode to gain advice on how to overcome the challenges of building a high-performing team. 

Former Procter & Gamble Executive Rich Postler discusses how he brought in and utilized on-demand talent as an innovation strategy while at P&G. He explains the “build, buy and borrow” method to determine when to bring in on-demand talent or build it within. Wonder if you should utilize on-demand talent? Listen to Rich’s insights in this episode of Patina Talks.

It’s been shown that public companies with women on boards consistently perform well. Learn more from two high-caliber executive leaders and board members who are respected for their insights, experiences and advice. Interested in ideas on how to join a board? Read our guidebook here

Learn from a national expert on this big concept. Our guest leads a team working with companies to customize AI strategies. Are you starting an AI journey? Do you want to benchmark what competitors may be up to? Curious on barriers, opportunities, and threats? You’ll hear about cutting-edge trends tied to this disruptive technology, plus real-life examples.

Your organization needs to manage security risks. How can you best keep employee safety top of mind, as well as protect confidential information? Learn from a top Chief Security Officer and Law Enforcement pro.

Joe has done it all in his career and has an impressive list of accomplishments, including being the agent of NFL superstar Brett Favre. Joe covers the practice of reflection in his book, which helps readers learn about putting aside distractions and diversions and focus on a more purposeful existence. Books by Joe Sweeney - "After Further Review: How Reflection and Action Will Turn Your Somedays Into Today": View on Amazon "Moving the Needle: Get Clear, Get Free, and Get Going in Your Career, Business, and Life!": View on Amazon "Networking is a Contact Sport: How Staying Connected and Serving Others Will Help You Grow Your Business, Expand Your Influence -- or Even Land Your Next Job": View on Amazon

Anyone and everyone benefits from a coach or mentor. Organizations’ bottom lines improve, too. Learn why and how coaches and mentors improve results and performance of individuals and employers.

Ideas and insights into how professionals transfer knowledge from current employees to their colleagues. An overview of a high-value talent development and sustainability strategy. Learn more from Jeff’s whitepaper, “Unlocking the Value of Knowledge Transfer.” - Download HERE

Everyone benefits when on top of healthcare trends and benefits, their meaning in the workplace, and their impact on us personally. Timely facts, figures, and principles about healthcare operations and trends are featured, which you can apply yourself or for employees.

What does employee engagement look like at winning organizations? This overview shares best practices, ideas, and examples from a successful practitioner.

Anyone who is a manager, manages change. Hear from change management expert and author of Architects of Change: Practical Tools to Build, Lead and Sustain Organizational Initiatives. Guest Dr. Bohn shares highlights and principles of change management, including strategies and tips for the workplace.   Books by Dr. Jim Bohn Ph.D. - "Architects of Change": View on Amazon "The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership": View on Amazon