People Development Podcast

In this episode, we tackle one of the challenges facing today's workforce: how to transform work from something that drains us into something that truly motivates and fulfills us. Our guest, Rob Lion of Black River Performance Management, shares essential strategies for creating human-centered workplaces. Whether you're a leader looking to re-energize your team or seeking more meaning in your daily work, this conversation offers practical wisdom for creating alignment, clarity, and systems that support genuine motivation in professional settings.Resources:  https://www.consultlivingwater.com/resources https://blackriverpm.com/models/ https://www.youtube.com/@HarrisonTash

In this episode, we explore how authentic branding goes far beyond logos and color schemes. Join us as we dive into the powerful I.D.E.A. framework with guest Jamie Schwartzman of Flux Branding. Discover how this systematic approach guides businesses through meaningful brand transformation, connecting internal clarity with external impact.Learn more at: consultlivingwater.com Connect with Jamie at: fluxbranding.com Mention that you found Jamie through The People Development Podcast for a complimentary brand blueprint session with Jamie!

In this episode, Harrison chats with author Eric Charran about the different boss archetypes we've all dealt with and how to handle them (or identify if we lead out of one or more archetypes ourselves!). Drawing from his new book, Have You Ever Had a Boss That..., Eric provides a glimpse into some of the archetypes and explains how the book came to be. Whether you're an employee, entrepreneur, or leader, this conversation will resonate and get you thinking!

Leadership can be a lonely road, but never stop working toward being a healthy leader building a thriving business... even when the critics are loud.  Join the conversation as Harrison discusses some practical ways to combat the difficulties that can arise for leaders when they start moving out of the status quo. Find more resources on our website:  https://www.consultlivingwater.com/resourcesCheck out our Youtube channel:www.youtube.com/@HarrisonTash

Every business has growth cycles and with every growth cycle, it's important to come back to your business structure. In this podcast short, Harrison discusses how evaluating your structure can help you identify obstacles that exist with growth and how to address them in order to move to the next level. Find more resources on our website:  https://www.consultlivingwater.com/resourcesCheck out our Youtube channel:www.youtube.com/@HarrisonTash

Join us for a unique look at solving huge problems in our businesses, by bringing diverse thinking people together, with founder and president of International Space Alliance, Martina Dimoska. In this episode, Harrison and Martina discuss how bringing multiple perspectives together, in any context, provides a well-rounded viewpoint that produces growth, development and long-term, broad-reaching success.   Resources: Living Water Resources https://www.consultlivingwater.com/resources Martina Dimoska LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinadimoska/ Instagram: @astro_smarta International Space Alliance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/internationalspacealliance/ International Space Alliance Website: https://internationalspacealliance.com/ Martina's latest TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD4Z8-_7328&t=1s  Martina's latest AIAA Diverse Dozen Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1010&v=pPrLMIX8akg&feature=youtu.be

In this episode,  Harrison talks with President & CEO of QCS Purchasing Cooperative, Ken Klug. This conversation highlights the importance of "Unlocking Your Focus" through collaboration, having the right conversations, working though opposition, and more. RESOURCES:  https://www.consultlivingwater.com/resources  https://qcspurchasing.com/  

Delegation is an essential tool that we don't often look at as a skill, but it truly is. Like any skill, it's important to diagnose any areas of concern and make a plan to combat those concerns. In this episode, Harrison and Jason discuss not only how to delegate well, but why your business depends on it. RESOURCES: https://www.consultlivingwater.com/resources  Get our free resource on delegation!  https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/effective-leaders-decide-about-deciding/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sm-direct  https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-to-delegate-effectively  https://news.gallup.com/businessjournal/182414/delegating-huge-management-challenge-entrepreneurs.aspx 

In this Part II episode, related to finishing the year strong, Harrison and Jason move the conversation from looking at where we've been to realistically setting a path toward where we're going. As people, we all have goals and plans, but it can be tough to execute at times. As organizations, we're not any different. Listen in for some insights into how your goals and plans can become a reality.    Find more resources on our website:  https://www.consultlivingwater.com/resources  

We are halfway through the year. Maybe you have seen some positive change or maybe you have faced some challenges these first six months -- either way, now is the time to finish strong. Join Harrison and Jason as they discuss how you can evaluate where you've been with an eye on where you are going. Find more resources on our website:https://www.consultlivingwater.com/resources 

Whether you're running a department, a project, a team or a company… we should all adopt the mindset of working ourselves out of the job. Why? Because when we have that kind of mindset, we grow and develop everyone around us. This is a part of the "X" factor that people talk about!   Resources:  https://www.consultlivingwater.com/resources  https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset  https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2019/09/11/to-be-a-strong-leader-hire-people-smarter-than-you/?sh=a40f6e37c306  https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2020/05/04/how-to-succeed-at-decentralized-decision-making/?sh=43a22f282690  https://hbr.org/2009/12/to-be-a-better-leader-give-up-authority  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1838571/  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/close-encounters/201812/why-do-we-people-who-are-similar-us 

Listen in on a short conversation that we record about a statement from a real CEO in our network. This episode is about empowering teams and practicing the art of "letting go" and not fearing the unknown. Don't go a day without learning from the people before you! Find more resources on our website: https://www.consultlivingwater.com/resources

We're talking about candid conversations. You know, the ones we try to avoid. As leaders, we are responsible for the performance of the company, our departments and teams. Candidness is straight forward, it's being a truth teller while being open to listen. That's what we're talking about today.

Listen in on a short conversation that we record about a statement from a real CEO in our network. This episode is about avoiding hard conversations with our teams and the repercussions of not hitting problems head-on. Don't go a day without learning from the people before you! Find more resources on our website: https://www.consultlivingwater.com/resources

Join us for Part II, as we continue to talk about real situations that we face every day. We all know someone in our environment who is hard to work with. Sometimes they can challenge our inner core… we're talking about "those people". BUT wer'e also talking about how we can ALL learn to navigate the complex world of communication and teams. “Those people” exists, but we will always have to navigate the people around us.

Join Harrison and Jason as they discuss real people development. We all know someone in our environment who is hard to work with. Sometimes they can challenge our inner core… we're talking about "those people", BUT we're also talking about how we can ALL learn to navigate the complex world of communication and teams. “Those people” exists, but we must always be willing to navigate the people around us and our own blind spots. 

 Ever wonder what will attract talent & keep your best employees in your organization? Join Jason and Harrison as they discuss the sixth "Talent Magnet" - Sense of Leadership. They discuss research put together by O.C. Tanner and add some observations from their experience. Check out the other five episodes, starting at episode 36.  Be sure to check out the full report: https://www.octanner.com/global-culture-report/2023/executive-summary.html?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=us.2022.oct.gcr.global-culture-report-23.executive-summary&mkt_tok=ODAwLVVLTi05NDAAAAGHrpu6fXc0Gq4FChBts1hgu-KMWbFb_s04ofWbA8M8c3L4X-eBvMRU6J8ia9aGYp3JYEok08FwDg33KlLtuQJNaevI6GKfTZikyF3AzD-m16ln And check out MagicMind, the productivity shot i've been talking about! THIS STUFF ROCKS https://www.magicmind.com/harrisontash Discount code: HARRISONT20

Join Harrison as he gains wisdom from Tony Tranquill, President of Wayne Pipe & Supply.  Tony is the president of Wayne Pipe and Supply, Wayne Pipe has been around for 127 years, it is a fascinating wholesaler who services the commercial, industrial/steel, and residential markets. They have many locations in the country including Texas and continue to expand and bring the highest value to their communities and customers.  Podcast Description & Links https://waynepipe.com/ linkedin.com/in/tony-tranquill-16922543  And check out MagicMind, the productivity shot i've been talking about! THIS STUFF ROCKS https://www.magicmind.com/harrisontash Discount code: HARRISONT20 

PD: What's Changing Part VEver wonder what will attract talent & keep your best employees in your organization? Join Jason and Harrison as they discuss the fifth "Talent Magnet" - Sense of Wellbeing. They discuss research put together by O.C. Tanner and add some observations from their experience.  Be sure to check out the full report: https://www.octanner.com/global-culture-report/2023/executive-summary.html?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=us.2022.oct.gcr.global-culture-report-23.executive-summary&mkt_tok=ODAwLVVLTi05NDAAAAGHrpu6fXc0Gq4FChBts1hgu-KMWbFb_s04ofWbA8M8c3L4X-eBvMRU6J8ia9aGYp3JYEok08FwDg33KlLtuQJNaevI6GKfTZikyF3AzD-m16lnAnd check out MagicMind, the productivity shot i've been talking about! THIS STUFF ROCKShttps://www.magicmind.com/harrisontashDiscount code: HARRISONT20 

Join Harrison Tash & CEO David Milligan as they discuss the challenges with growth & some amazing ways that they have overcome obstacles along the way.  David Milligan is the CEO of DexKo Construction Services, based in Cedar Springs, MI. DexKo is a General Construction company mastering 5 million or less dollar projects with the highest quality with positivity & excellent customer interactions. https://dexko.net/8dvet5l24umtqq06g9pexyp7pi5zmz linkedin.com/in/david-milligan-7792ab51

Take note of this inspiring podcast where Harrison Tash interviews Neil Ryan on the incredible journey of a specialty contractor. Neil is President at Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group Inc. based in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. They are a successful niche company that has been around for over 70 years. They specialize in soil stabilization & have completed work in 40 different states & operate in 11-15 states every day. That's right! …every day.  https://www.mtcsg.com/ linkedin.com/in/neil-r-575544199

Listen to this amazing podcast with Harrison Tash & President Darren Baldwin as they discuss what makes a top-notch company with a culture that fuels the machine.  Darren is the President of Pikus3D, based in Salt Lake City Utah. Pikus3D is a 3D concrete solutions company without limits. Their process supports innovation without formwork or molds, which results in beautiful artistic designs.  https://www.pikus3d.com/ linkedin.com/in/baldwindarren

Listen in as President Bob Tippmann at QuickFreeze shares his story while unleashing some simple, yet profound business methods. QuickFreeze is crazy cool innovative company who is making a big splash in the industry of cold storage warehouses. https://quickfreeze.com/linkedin.com/in/bobtippmann

Come listen in as Harrison interviews Co-Founder & CEO, Bryan Clayton from GreenPal. Bryan is the Co-Founder & CEO of GreenPal, an online platform that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. Under Bryan's leadership, GreenPal has grown into a multi-million dollar company with over 300,000 active users and has been featured in publications like Forbes Inc., and Entrepreneur. Listen to this episode where he describes challenges they've faced & lessons learned.  https://www.yourgreenpal.com/

Join Harrison Tash & Craig Andrews as they discuss his story & how it pertains to sales.  Craig is Principal & Founder of the marketing agency allies4me. He has a crazy story.https://allies4me.com/peopledevelopment - 23day free course 

Join Harrison Tash & Glenn Parker as they discuss influencing others with your positive leadership. Glenn is Author of some 15 books, He is a leadership and team effectiveness consultant to some of the world's leading organizations. His newest co-authored book is Positive Influence II: Leadership in a Time of Crisis.  TAKE HIM UP ON HIS OFFER!Glenn will send a signed copy of his book for anyone who buys it for SOMEONE ELSE for the first 5 people who email him at glenn@thepositiveinfluenceleader.com. Just let him know you bought it for someone & he will sign one for you for FREE!

Join in as Harrison Tash interviews April Moss, Co-Founder of DigiBuild.  April Moss is the COO and Co-founder of DigiBuild, a construction software company with one of the largest, global supplier and sustainable supplier networks. April's LinkedIn Link https://digibuild.com/

Join Harrison Tash as he interviews Derek Laliberte on how to build your brand. Whether that's for you and/or your company, he has some practical advice to help you. What's my brand? I'm glad you asked, listen in to find out... Check out his master class at:https://disruptur.com/pages/course

Join in as Harrison interviews Brian Rook PhD, Co-Founder of ESBE about "Letters to Leaders".  Sounds like a good book title, but it's actually a practical way to understand your employees. Brian has his PhD in adult & occupational education, he has over a decade in organizational development & is the Co-Founder of ESBE, a company focused on helping make organizational impact for mission-driven businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-rook-phd-cptm-62bb0b54?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bg85Zdx7CRTCCkYAwjtsKYw%3D%3Dhttps://www.esbeworks.com/

Ever wonder what will attract talent & keep your best employees in your organization? Join Jason and Harrison as they discuss the fourth "Talent Magnet" - Sense of Appreciation. They discuss research put together by O.C. Tanner and add some observations from their experience.  Be sure to check out the full report: https://www.octanner.com/global-culture-report/2023/executive-summary.html?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=us.2022.oct.gcr.global-culture-report-23.executive-summary&mkt_tok=ODAwLVVLTi05NDAAAAGHrpu6fXc0Gq4FChBts1hgu-KMWbFb_s04ofWbA8M8c3L4X-eBvMRU6J8ia9aGYp3JYEok08FwDg33KlLtuQJNaevI6GKfTZikyF3AzD-m16ln

Join Harrison as we gain wisdom from Co-Founder & CRO of Next Door Photos, Taylor Blom. Next Door Photos is a real estate photography company with an emphasis on amazing client experience with speed & local relationship. They grew a company that people want to be a part of & have taken the market with their extremely beneficial product & service. Hear from Taylor himself with all the stories of the ups & downs in their journey.   linkedin.com/in/taylorblom  https://nextdoorphotos.com/

Join Harrison Tash & Gregory Offner as they discuss a disengaged workforce & how to move forward. Gregory is the author of Tip Jar Culture, he has been keynote speaker for big conferences all over the world & has worked with great companies like Hilton, Bacardi, Comcast, Cintas, the New York State Bar Association, the Project Management Institute & many more.  Greg Offner's Website: https://www.gregoryoffner.com

Join Harrison Tash & Manuj Aggarwal as they discuss Artificial Intelligence & how businesses can integrate it into their strategy. Manuj is a leading expert for AI for over 15 years. He has served clients like Microsoft, IBM, ING Bank, Pearson Education and many more fortune 500 companies. President Obama & Bill Gates have both addressed Mauj's work and he has 4 patents in Artificial Intelligence and authored 2 books on technology leadership. https://manujaggarwal.com/

Join Harrison Tash and Neha Naik as they discuss how delegation is necessary to grow and develop your team and business. Neha is the Founder and CEO of 3 successful businesses including a recruitment agency, a sleep consultant company, and a data analytics company. She's an official member of Forbes Business Council & has a decade of experience working with Fortune 500 companies & start-ups. She lives in Houston, Texas with her family & is joining us online from there right now. Website: https://recruitgyan.com Neha's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-dixit-naik/

Join Harrison Tash & Madelaine Weiss today as they discuss how to optimize our decision-making in our businesses and life.  Madelaine Weiss is the author of Getting to Great. She is a Harvard trained & licensed psychotherapist. She has many credentials like her MBA & Board Certified Executive Coach.She held positions like Chief Orgnizational Development Officer & Administrative Director & Treasurer. She has worked with Harvard Law, Harvard Medical, Fox Network, NBC, Business Insider & many more. Find out here more about this:https://madelaineweiss.com/power_breathing/

Ever wonder what will attract talent & keep your best employees in your organization? Join Jason and Harrison as they discuss the third "Talent Magnet" - Sense of Success. They discuss research by O.C. Tanner and add some observations from their experience.  Be sure to check out the full report: https://www.octanner.com/global-culture-report/2023/executive-summary.html?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=us.2022.oct.gcr.global-culture-report-23.executive-summary&mkt_tok=ODAwLVVLTi05NDAAAAGHrpu6fXc0Gq4FChBts1hgu-KMWbFb_s04ofWbA8M8c3L4X-eBvMRU6J8ia9aGYp3JYEok08FwDg33KlLtuQJNaevI6GKfTZikyF3AzD-m16lnhttps://consultlivingwater.com/

Join us today for what's changing in the workplace, part II. Jason Tash, Co-Founder & Lead Consultant at Living Water Consulting and I discuss the second "Talent Magnet" - Sense of Opportunity. We discuss research put together by O.C. Tanner and add some observations from our experience. Be sure to check out the full report: https://www.octanner.com/global-culture-report/2023/executive-summary.html?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=us.2022.oct.gcr.global-culture-report-23.executive-summary&mkt_tok=ODAwLVVLTi05NDAAAAGHrpu6fXc0Gq4FChBts1hgu-KMWbFb_s04ofWbA8M8c3L4X-eBvMRU6J8ia9aGYp3JYEok08FwDg33KlLtuQJNaevI6GKfTZikyF3AzD-m16ln

Listen in today as we discuss some research that gives us insight on what's changing in the minds of your employees. We'll break down each Talent Magnet according to O.C. Tanner & their extensive research.  Be sure to check out the full report: https://www.octanner.com/global-culture-report/2023/executive-summary.html?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=us.2022.oct.gcr.global-culture-report-23.executive-summary&mkt_tok=ODAwLVVLTi05NDAAAAGHrpu6fXc0Gq4FChBts1hgu-KMWbFb_s04ofWbA8M8c3L4X-eBvMRU6J8ia9aGYp3JYEok08FwDg33KlLtuQJNaevI6GKfTZikyF3AzD-m16ln

Join us today as we discuss how to bank on yourself & use your money to make money. Joining us today is Sarry Ibrahim, President of Financial Asset Protection. They specialize in financial consulting, private money lending, real estate investing & is a member of the Bank On Yourself Organization. Visit him online at www.thinkinglikeabank.com. 

Let's talk about team emotional intelligence.  I'm glad you consider yourself an emotionally intelligent person, but what about the team you're on? We'll learn the three things your team needs in order to be effective to your full capacity. Emotional Intelligence starts with the person, but as a team, there needs to be three things present to succeed in today's market.  Referrencing HBR's 10 Must Reads, On Teams (Featuring “The Discipline of Teams” by Jon R. Katzenbach & Douglas K. Smith

Join me today as we discuss NeighborLink with CEO Eric Wood right here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Today we discuss the obstacles that they face as a non-profit and how the team is overcoming them. Information about NeighborLink can be found at https://www.nlfw.org/Also, feel free to click on the 'I Can Help' tab on the home page to consider helping your neighbor today. 

Join Harrison today as he sits down with Andrew Gritzmaker, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne. 

Join Harrison today as he discusses a proven model. This will give all of us an opportunity to reflect on how we are contributing to our own development & others around us. Check out Living Water's website for more content, under ‘Our Process' tab & send us an email with your thoughts!  www.consultlivingwater.com

Listen in today as Harrison interviews the author of ‘Land a Consulting Project Now!'… this one is for all you entrepreneurs out there! Amy has over 25 years of experience in Operations, Product Development, Corporate Development and Marketing. Prior to forming Rasdal Associates, her consulting company, she held a variety of positions at CareFusion, Cardinal Health, Tandem Medical, Epic Cycle Interactive, and ASK Computer Systems. Amy has an MBA from The Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth as well as undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, Music and French. She now lives with her family in San Diego, California, and is passionate about helping others find the freedom and flexibility to live the life of their dreams, without sacrificing the career they've spent so long building.  Website: www.billableatthebeach.comFree Course: https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-course/Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1B4Y7D8 

Join us today as we learn together how to challenge the status quo, be creative, and inquisitive. Let's get G-A-T C!https://hbr.org/2018/11/if-your-employees-arent-speaking-up-blame-company-culture  https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2017/08/12/5-reasons-leaders-are-afraid-to-challenge-the-status-quo/?sh=873f4d826fe5

Today join Harrison as he discusses what it means to work through the sludge; the part of the job that sucks. 

Join us this time as we discuss things we've learned over the years, part 2.

Join us this time as we discuss things we've learned over the years.

Join us today as we discuss the 8 things your company needs to always concentrate on. 

Today we discuss different types of listening & some techniques to help others find resolutions on their own. 

Join Ash and I as we have a conversation around the topic of being overwhelmed – the tide that pulls you down.