Work Inspired - A BOS Podcast

Kelly Benedict, VP of Innovation and Transformation for Gilbane, joins the Work Inspired Podcast to discuss digital transformation, change, disruptive technologies, and exciting opportunities presented by AI. The future is here!

On today's episode of the Work Inspired podcast, we have a very special guest to talk to us about Gen Z, the future of the workplace, and how the digital space continues to rapidly evolve everyday. Amanda Schneider, the Founder and President of ThinkLab, gives her top insights on all these topics plus her words of wisdom to everyone listening.

It's no secret that creating a great place to work starts with the office and workplace. Scott Delano, AIA IIDA NCARB, Design Principal at Studio GC, talks to us today about how to use modern interior design to draw people back to the office, along with his own personal life story on how he got to where he is today.

The real estate industry, both from the commercial and residential side, has seen many changes, innovations, and evolutions within the past couple of years due to its complex nature. Carrie McCormick, one of Chicago's top real estate agents, talks to us today about some of the interesting decisions being made within the industry right now, along with where she thinks the industry will go within the next couple of years.    

The workplace and its various definitions have been a hot topic in every industry since emerging from the pandemic. Todd Emeott, a Principal at Lamar Johnson Collaborative, talks about the need for in-person collaborations and how the office can supercharge work cultures to new heights.   

Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs thrown your way, and sometimes navigating these changes can be difficult. Carrie Szarzynski, the Senior Vice President at Hiffman National talks at great length about her personal journey to how she got to where she is today, along with how leadership in the workplace can help others navigate through tough and challenging times.

Affordable housing is a topic that is on everyone's mind these days, and making housing more affordable is one of the most important issues that needs to be addressed. AJ Patton, the founder and CEO at 548 Enterprise is leading the forefront of innovative opportunities with solar power and affordable homes for everyone.

Today on the Work Inspired podcast we have Bill Himmelstein, the Founder & CEO at Tenant Advisory Group, LLC. Bill talks to us about the current new and exciting innovations that the commercial real estate market is seeing and developing, along with what organizations can do to bring employees into the workplace and to further enhance the office experience.

Mental health has been a hot topic for the workplace for a couple of years now, but with the post-pandemic work culture upon us, mental health is now more than ever a topic that every leader in every industry needs to address and think of. Dr. Jennie Byrne, MD, PhD, the Chief Patient Officer at Belong Health, talks today about how behavioral science can apply to the office, and how patient learnings from healthcare can help shape a positive working environment.

We have the extreme privilege of talking and interview with some of the greatest minds within a number of different businesses and organizations across the country, and today's episode is no different. Today we have Bradley Akubuiro, a partner at Bully Pulpit Interactive, discussing with us today about the importance of equity in the workplace and how to lead a culture through communication.

Deborah Witzburg, the Inspector General for the City of Chicago, is our special guest today on the Work Inspired podcast. Deborah talks about the challenges Chicago is facing and how strong leadership can help overcome these obstacles, along with how city government can help shape positive perspectives when it comes to the relationship between citizens and a city. Deborah brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast that you won't want to miss.

To kick off season four of The Work Inspired podcast, powered by BOS, we have two special guests, Brian & Christy Floriani from Bernie's Book Bank and FreadomUSA. Brian and Christy talk to us today about how everyone on this earth, especially children, deserves the privilege to own and read books. With the power of books, the Floriani's talk about how this can empower young children and adults and can also help shape their future to become bright and successful.

J.J. Tang joins us on the Work Inspired podcast today to talk about his inspirational immigration story and how he used that journey to create a once in a lifetime opportunity in the architectural industry. J.J. brings decades of leadership quality experience to our show and his journey is an inspiration to many. Get ready to Work Inspired.

Facility Management continues to be the leading driver in creating a workplace culture where individuals can learn, grow, and thrive. Jerry DiCola from AHEAD talks to us today about how people within Facility Management Leadership can help shape colleagues future growth, along with how to provide a though-provoking mentorship.

One of the top ways to create an unforgettable customer experience is to build long lasting teams in the workplace. Ashley Sinclair, the executive vice president at Village Green, talks to us today about the importance on the customer and employee experience.

Monica McGurk is an insight-driven people leader fusing commercial instinct, pragmatism, technology and market insight to navigate ambiguity, champion consumer experience, and enable sustainable growth. Monica joins the Work Inspired podcast this week to talk about the many ways to use innovation and diversity to drive growth within any organization.

What the future of healthcare holds is one of the many unanswered questions in todays society. Lynn Herrick, the Chief Operating Officer at Best Buy Health, discusses today on what healthcare is going to look like for individuals and businesses alike.

There are many different people in this day and age who have a specific measure of success that they want to achieve. Meg Epstein, the Founder & CEO of CA South discusses today about how to use personal success to tell an engaging story.

Creating a culture and workplace where people can do their best work and thrive in can often be a daunting task. In today's day and age, this is a crucial step in order to retain employees and maintain productivity. Holly May, the EVP & Global Chief Human Resources Officer over at Walgreens Boots Alliance, discusses the importance on leadership taking the charge on helping colleagues mental health, along with using passion and empathy to create a comforting workplace.

Creating a space where your colleagues and co-workers want to come in and do their best work can often be a challenging task. Jenn Ramirez Robson, the Vice President of Employment Services at Northwest Center, discusses today on how the best way to equip your space so anyone can come in and be successful.

Building cultures and relationships that make a lasting impact is one of the most important factors to consider when talking about the return to the workplace. Edward Greene from Iron Mountain talks today about how this one simple aspect can help lead the way to turn people into effective leaders for their industry.

Passions and inspiration often go hand-in-hand when creating a great place to work. John Collins, the CEO over at Better Place Forest, talks today on how to use that motivation to help create a sustainable planet and how to use the good will of others to create a place that people want to come to work at.

What exactly does "smart building" mean and entail? Brian Norris, the Americas IFM Director over at Honeywell, talks to us today about how facility leadership will be instrumental in the post-pandemic workspace, along with how to utilize technology to make working more efficient.

Building connections at work with your colleagues is one the top ways to strengthen and build bonds, which directly ties into creating a great place to work. The team over at Full Circle Brands, Tal Chitayat and Heather Kauffman, talks today about how to balance ones personal life with work, along how using ones "purpose" can lead into creating a brand that everyone loves.

One cannot underestimate the value of workplace collaboration in today's world of hybrid working. Mark Griffin, the Chief Human Resources Officer at BJ's, talks today about the tremendous value of in-person working and how it can lead to increased productivity amongst the workplace.

The hospitality business can be a tough industry to navigate in this post-pandemic workplace that we are all facing. Vamsi Bonthala, the CEO over at Arbor Lodging, explains today how culture and people can help lead the way through this challenge.

Creating memorable and exceptional customer experiences is at the core of every business out there. Puttshack CEO, Joe Vrankin, talks today about how those experiences and journeys help create an unforgettable customer journey for not just their customers, but also employees and workers as well.

Culture and personality go hand-in-hand when creating a great place to work. Ed Magee from Fender talks to us about how creating a culture that is genuine and transparent can lead to increased productivity and employee satisfaction.

Empowering teams is one of the top trends going into 2022 on how to create a positive workplace culture. Kim Caldbeck, the Chief Marketing Officer at Coursera, discusses with George the impact that learning and digital training can have on corporations through many different industries.

Creating excellent B2B client experiences is the go-to strategy for most businesses and organizations in today's corporate landscape. Chris Kulla, the President of Brewer, talks today about how these experiences are vital in order to create a thriving company in 2022.

With the start of season three of the Work Inspired Podcast, our guest today is Tom Mohr, the Founder & CEO of CEO Quest. Tom talks to George about how to prepare the younger generation to be leaders in today's work environments and how to use influence to create a positive and strong culture.

The digital world is here and it is here to stay. Dr. Ron Glickman from Trader Joe's talks to us today about to use the ever changing digital world to create opportunity for different work cultures and customers, whether you're in the B2C or B2B space.

What does creative story telling and great places to work have in common? Today, Adam Bleibtreu, Chief Marketing Officer at ASGN & Creative Circle, talks to use how utilizing creative talent can lead to unique work cultures where employees can thrive in.

What do you get when a company combines mission driven cultures and innovation? Priyesh Ranjan, the CEO of Vorto, talks to us today about how one can use specific goal driven missions to drive a company culture, and how this subsequently leads to innovation.

On part two of our special two part episode staring Geoffrey Kasselman, SIOR, LEED AP, we talk about the many emerging disruptive technologies that are appearing all over our lives and the marketplace and how some of them will change the world as we know it.

Today we have Geoffrey Kasselman, SIOR, LEED AP, over at CRG. CRG is a privately held real estate development firm that has developed more than 9,000 acres of land and delivered over 200 million square feet of commercial, industrial, institutional and multifamily assets exceeding $12 billion in value. Geoff talks to us today about the importance of emerging technologies and trends and how we as a society needs to incorporate them in order to better not just our lives, but the world around us as well.

Company culture and employee passion go hand-in-hand when creating a great space to work at. Christina Bottis and Carmen Smith, the Chief Marketing Officer & Chief People Officer, respectively, talks about how Coyote Logistics, a UPS company, handled their workplace culture throughout the pandemic and how they created a space that thrives in creativity and productivity.

The phrase "co-working space" is being said more and more these days by businesses looking to return to the workplace. Co-working has many meanings and definitions, and it's not a one size fit all plan that some may think that it is. Sam Rosen, the Co-Founder and CEO of Deskpass, talks to us today and what it truly means to "co-work", and how to implement it effectively within any office.

The flexible office, or otherwise known as "hybrid work", is on its way to becoming one of the preferred ways to get work done. Across the country, more and more jobs are embracing the hybrid solution to enable their workers to be more efficient and to adapt to the new normal post-pandemic. We are joined by Jillian Brown and Charlie Morris from Avison Young and they share their insights on why it's important for businesses to bring this policy to their organization.

Today's guest is J Kuper, one of the country's top residential brokers and a principal broker at Kuper Sotherby's International Reality and co-founder of Brokerage Engine. Today's residential market is red hot, and J will tell us about market trends, his vision of the year ahead and how the future of work will continue to impact our home and personal lives.

Often when we have a guest coming up on the show that we're excited about… we talk to our friends, colleagues, family, and neighbors about the interview. For today's interview with the SVP and Chief People Officer for Crocs, Shannon Sisler, we have to tell you that every single response we got was ‘Crocs? I love Crocs!' As you're about to hear, the work Shannon's team has done throughout the pandemic is astonishing.

On today's episode of The Work Inspired Podcat, we're about to dive into the world of lithium – the world's lightest known metal with so many incredible uses, most notably in modern rechargeable batteries that power everything from our phones to electric vehicles. Our special guest is Ajay Kochhar, not only a lithium expert but the CEO and co-founder of Li-Cycle, a rapidly scaling company that is re-writing the rulebook on how we create a sustainable, profitable future with this important material.

On this episode of The Work Inspired Podcast, we have Ryan Simonetti from Convene. Ryan shares his insights on how businesses should be utilizing hybrid workspaces, along with how to give employees choice and flexibility within any given office.

Today we speak with the CEO of vFairs, a virtual events company that has experienced massive growth and success during the last 12 months due to the remote nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. As you will hear on this episode, the future isn't in person OR remote. it's both; a hybrid of both physical and digital space with custom solutions designed to maximize the opportunity for the businesses, teams, and work involved.

There are four to five major manufacturers of contract furniture in the United States, with each aligning with dealerships to bring their products to the market. Haworth is one of those large manufacturers and, for over 70 years, has partnered with BOS to serve clients and furnish thousands of workspaces. We were both founded in 1948 and BOS is proud to not only be Haworth's first dealer, but also one of their top dealers globally year after year. Today's very special episode features the main man himself, Matthew Haworth – chairman of Haworth, Inc. If you're looking for an incredibly knowledgeable and insightful perspective on returning to the workplace and the future of work – you've come to the right place.

Today's guest is the co-founder of a company of Pluto, Shana Opperman. Shana's story, experience and success are remarkable when it comes to her professional journey. We know you'll be inspired today and learn so much from her.

On this new episode of The Work Inspired Podcast, get ready for some new ideas and sparks of inspiration as you're going to hear about change, transformation, technology, and imaging the future. We're so fortunate to be speaking with John Tomik – managing director at Slalom Consulting.

On today's episode of The Work Inspired Podcast, we're going to dive into the culture and ways of working at one of Fortune's most admired companies. We will also uncover how as many as two-thirds of us are subconsciously being impacted professionally from experiences in our past.

In today's episode, we have two founders here to tell the story of their award-winning agency C+C and how they are aligning their passion and their profession to make the world a better place. Please welcome Julie Colehour and Bryan Cohen.

Ever wonder how a small idea can grow wings and soar to unimaginable heights, like becoming a Super Bowl commercial? On this episode of the Work Inspired Podcast, we get to speak with Natalie Bowman, Managing Director of Marketing and Advertising at Alaska Airlines. You're about to hear how their people, brand, and culture lead with heart – putting employees, homegrown humor, and creativity front and center.

What does it take to grow and succeed in your profession and in life? On today's episode of the Work Inspired Podcast, we are incredibly fortunate to be speaking with Alexandra Trower – EVP of Global Communications for the Estee Lauder Companies. Her wisdom, insights and advice are truly next level. We know you're going to not only enjoy this conversation but will take so much away from it.