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Is your organization struggling to quantify the impact of culture on profitability? Discover how to transform your work culture through data-driven insights on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Ben Ortlip, author of "Culture is the New Leadership" and creator of the Culture MRI system, shares his groundbreaking approach to measuring and improving workplace culture. Listen as Dr. Joey and Ben explore: ☀️ How Ben's journey from advertising to culture consulting shaped his unique perspective ☀️ The evolution of workplace culture and its link to profitability ☀️ Why traditional approaches to culture often fall short ☀️ How the Culture MRI system quantifies engagement in terms of actual dollars ☀️ The surprising connection between operational issues and employee engagement ☀️ Why understanding employee needs is crucial for creating a thriving work environment   Ben has helped shape culture for companies like UPS, Delta, Salesforce, and Chick-fil-A. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits.   Connect with Ben Ortlip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benortlip/ Visit his website: https://www.culturemri.com/ Get his book: Culture is the New Leadership   Start transforming your work culture today: Measure and map the needs of your people to create an employee value proposition that drives performance and satisfaction!   #WorkCulture #EmployeeEngagement #CultureMeasurement #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalCulture #DataDrivenCulture #WorkplaceProductivity #EmployeeNeeds #CultureROI #PositiveWorkCulture

Are your managers struggling to create high-performing teams while maintaining employee well-being? Discover how to transform your organization through exceptional people leadership on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Kamaria Scott, founder and CEO of ENETIC and host of the Manager to Manager podcast, shares her insights on creating a culture of engaged, healthy, and high-performing teams. Listen as Dr. Joey and Kamaria explore: ☀️ How to attract and retain top talent by creating win-win scenarios ☀️ The importance of consistent leadership development at all levels ☀️ Strategies for measuring growth and performance in your team members ☀️ Why leaders must be artists, scientists, and coaches to succeed ☀️ The challenges of creating a positive work culture and how to overcome them Kamaria has helped organizations in their startup and scale-up phases build strong leadership cultures. Now she's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Connect with Kamaria Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamariascott/ Visit her website: https:// www.eneticlps.com/ Listen to her podcast: Manager to Manager Podcast #PeopleLeadership #PositiveWorkCulture #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #TalentRetention #HighPerformingTeams #ManagerToManager #WorkplaceWellbeing #OrganizationalCulture #LeadershipStrategy

Are you missing out on nature's secret weapon for boosting creativity and well-being in your work culture? Discover how to unleash the power of outdoor experiences to create a thriving work culture on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Karen Liebenguth, executive coach and nature-based learning specialist, reveals how to foster personal and professional development by stepping outside the office. Listen as Dr. Joey and Karen explore: ☀️ How nature walks enhance creativity, problem-solving, and employee well-being ☀️ Practical strategies for incorporating outdoor time into your workday, even in urban environments ☀️ The crucial elements of a safe, trusting work culture that values authenticity and belonging ☀️ Why leaders must "walk the talk" to build trust and credibility within their organizations ☀️ Effective techniques for developing self-awareness and appropriate vulnerability as a leader Karen has guided leaders across various industries to harness nature's power for enhanced performance and well-being. Now she's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Connect with Karen Liebenguth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenliebenguth/ Visit her website: https://www.parcival.co.uk/ Transform your work culture today: Encourage your team to regularly spend time outdoors, take mindful breaks, and engage in quiet reflection. Model this behavior yourself to create lasting positive change! #NatureAtWork #OutdoorLeadership #WorkCultureWellbeing #CreativityInNature #PositiveWorkCulture #AuthenticLeadership #WorkLifeBalance #SustainablePerformance #MindfulLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #TeamBuilding #InnovationInNature #StressReduction #ProductivityBoost #GreenHRPractices  

What would your top talent say If we asked them, “Are you closer to peak performance or burn out?” Discover how to create a culture of sustainable high performance on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Dr. Joey interviews Abigail Ireland, executive coach and consultant, about her unique "mind, body, business" approach to a culture that cultivates peak performance without sacrificing well-being. Listen as Dr. Joey and Abigail explore: ☀️ How to shift from a commodity-based view of employees to a human-centered approach. ☀️ The importance of trusting yourself and fostering autonomy in high-performance cultures. ☀️ Strategies for attracting and retaining top talent through meaningful engagement. ☀️ The critical role of communication and boundary-setting in peak performance. ☀️ Why mindset is the foundation for all performance improvements. Abigail has helped leaders across various industries implement sustainable high-performance practices. Now she's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Connect with Abigail Ireland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailireland/ Visit her website: https://understandingperformance.com/ #PeakPerformance #WorkPositive #EmployeeWellbeing #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #TalentRetention #MindBodyBusiness #SustainablePerformance #MindsetMatters #HighPerformanceTeams

How powerful is mindfulness in your work environment? Discover how to create a mindful, positive work culture and its benefits to the bottom line on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Andrew McNeill, author of Organisational Mindfulness, shares his journey from burnout to breakthrough and reveals how mindfulness can revolutionize your work culture. Listen as Dr. Joey and Andrew explore: ☀️ How mindfulness techniques transform leadership and improve well-being. ☀️ The power of responding rather than reacting in high-pressure situations. ☀️ How to incorporate mindfulness practices into team meetings.  ☀️ Why mindfulness is an expectation of Gen Z.  ☀️ Practical steps to create psychological safety and foster kindness. Andrew has helped leaders across four continents implement mindfulness in their organizations. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Connect with Andrew McNeill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcneill-orgmind Visit his website: https://lxleaders.com/ Get his book: Organisational Mindfulness

True or false: When people like what they do, they do it better. When people like those they work with, they do it better together. When people like the impact they have, they find meaning and fulfillment in what they do. Are all three “true” for you? So how do you as an HR leader create a culture that develops these truths? Dr. Randy Ross helps you create that kind of positive work culture on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. The kind that helps people find what they really like and build healthier relationships while they pursue a passion beyond themselves. He's helped Chick Fil-A, Intercontinental Hotel Group, GE Appliances, Cox Communications, Keller Williams Realty and others. And he's here to help you as you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Listen as Dr. Joey and Dr. Ross dive into how you align personal passion with corporate goals to boost employee satisfaction and productivity, and: ☀️ the power of motivation and how it contributes to a thriving work environment. ☀️ how strong leadership and clearly defined values shape a high-engagement culture. ☀️ the benefits of aligning personal passion and company purpose. #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #emotionalintelligence #empathy #mission #purpose Connect with Dr. Randy Ross on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrandyross/ Visit his website: https://drrandyross.com/ Books by Dr. Randy Ross Make Life Good: A Soul-Stirring Parable About What Really Matters Remarkable!: Engaging Culture. Superior Service. Outrageous Results. Remarkable!: Maximizing Results Through Value Creation Relationomics: Business Powered by Relationships Fireproof Happiness : Extinguishing Anxiety & Igniting Hope  

Dr. Joey wraps up Season 2 of the Work Positive Podcast with a powerful recap of the key insights from 50 episodes featuring some of the brightest minds in leadership and HR. You've been implementing positive work culture initiatives, but are you seeing the results you hoped for? Dr. Joey distills the wisdom from a season full of expert guests into actionable takeaways that can transform your workplace. In this special episode, Dr. Joey Faucette breaks down:

Can you imagine working for a company that's remote-based with zero-cost premium healthcare options for employees and their dependents, a monthly "Be Well" program reimbursement for costs associated with well-being and paid time off to focus on holistic wellness, a work-from-home stipend to create a comfortable home office, and paid volunteer service hours? A company that Forbes named one of its 2024 America's Best Startup Employers, INC recognized as a Best Workplace, and Comparably awarded as having the Best HR Team? Marjorie Hook leads that best HR team as the VP of People & Culture for Openly. She shares some of their strategies that engage employees and create a positive, productive culture that celebrates wins and develops and hones skills on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Listen as Dr. Joey and Marjorie talk about:

You're talking with leadership about how important work culture is for attracting top talent and reducing team turnover so you grow people and profits. You ask for some budget to support your positive work culture initiative. And somebody in leadership responds, “Well we have Casual Fridays and free coffee. Isn't that enough?”   Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast has been there, done that. Diane K. Adams wrote a book, More than Casual Fridays and Free Coffee: Building a Business Culture that Works because of her experiences. She's doubled, tripled public companies and increased revenue streams 10 times with positive work culture initiatives. She's hired more than 100,000 people and led 135 acquisitions. Right now she's the Chief Culture and Talent Officer at Sprinklr, a provider of enterprise software for unified customer experience management.   Listen as Diane and Dr. Joey talk about how you can:

Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is Heather Andrade-Neumann, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer of Golden 1 Credit Union in Sacramento. She oversees HR business partners talent acquisition, diversity, equity, and inclusion, organizational effectiveness, total rewards, people analytics, enterprise development, internal communications, and HR operations. That's a lot of responsibilities, right? HR leaders are in charge of many essential functions. So how do you lead all of them? Heather leads as a catalyst to create a positive, collaborative work environment that attracts, develops, and retains a dynamic workforce. She does it so well that Golden 1 was recognized as one of Forbes' “Best-in-State Employers” in California for the fourth year in a row and named one of American Banker's “Best Credit Unions to Work For” for the second consecutive year. Listen to her conversation with Dr. Joey and discover the importance of leading your teams to:

On a scale of 1 to 10, how empowered are the team members in your company?  How much ownership do they take of their work? Dr. Tenia Davis is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Discover the key to creating a positive work culture that empowers employees through servant leadership. She's done it at a very high level for household-name companies like The Oprah Winfrey Show. Discover how to empower your work culture through service as Tenia and Dr. Joey talk about how you: ☀️empower your team's positive work culture through effective leadership practices. ☀️master feedback for personal and team growth. ☀️build an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and heard. Connect with Dr Tenia on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenia-davis-ph-d-358a646/ #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #servantleadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating a positive work culture is every employee's responsibility, right? But how? How do you cultivate leaders who drive the change necessary to create a across-the-board positive work culture? Sharrell Thomas, HR leader for the Metro Atlanta YMCA, is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. She has the blueprint for you to develop leaders who effect such a transformation. Discover this culture transformation blueprint as Sharrell and Dr. Joey talk about how you can:

How well does your company bridge competence and confidence? How does that bridge transform executive leadership? Leadership that creates a positive work culture that drives results? Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast has the blueprint and skills to build this bridge. Joanna Cooper does it daily as she leads an amazing team of nearly 2,000 persons to produce Freightliner M2 and SD Plus medium-duty trucks as the General Manager of the Daimler Truck North America plant in Mt. Holly, NC. Discover how you can develop your workforce through a relevant digital transformation that transitions product and service portfolios to more sustainable solutions as Joanna and Dr. Joey talk about how:

As an HR leader, you know how important #becoming is to your employees. They want a clarified path of advancement in the company based on optimizing their performance. That means their relationship to whom they report is vital to their success. It must be a relationship that's collaborative, gives consistent feedback, and focuses on development. Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast knows how to create a positive work culture in which becoming is a cornerstone. Njsane Courtney leads HR for the American Bureau of Shipping. He's developed performance enhancing pathways of advancement, trained managers, and increased development participation. He knows how to grow people and profits. Discover the secrets to doing the same in your company Njsane and Dr. Joey talk about how: 

Where do you see the Golden Rule at work?    Robert Garcia, VP of Coaching in Organizations for ICF (International Coaching Federation), shares how the Golden Rule aligns personal and company goals. Check out his thoughts and discover how many granddaughters he has in his #DoOneThing from the #WorkPositivePodcast.    Listen to the full episode and discover how internal coaching insures this alignment from Robert's conversation with Dr. Joey

Where we work has changed for so many of us. Companies have persons distributed globally now. There are so many advantages to this redefinition of work because everyone wants to #lovewhereyouwork and #lovewhereyoulive, right? One of the challenges is building a positive work culture with teams distributed globally.  Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast helps you meet this challenge head on and conquer it, using technology to your best advantage. And she's living this #bestworklife right now. Holly Grogan is the Chief People Officer at a Dallas-based company, AppSpace and she lives in Tampa. Listen as she shares with Dr. Joey about how to create a positive work culture even with distributed teams, and:

How many times have you heard recently, “You just can't find people who want to work”? Maybe you've said it yourself. And I get it on one level.  But on another level, I believe a higher level, companies who aren't saying this, who say instead, “Our employees are great—they're passionate, ready to help, and come to work ready to work”—those companies are the ones who understand the amazing relationship between work culture and recruitment. Or, as I prefer to say, these companies understand how to attract top talent and reduce team turnover. Dr. Joey's guests today create a positive work culture that lives on this higher level AND in an industry you may not think of right away as having many positive work cultures—the construction industry. Learn from Lisa De Lor and Heloisa Ball who lead Clune Construction and it's Best Place to Work culture in this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. ☀️ align company values with attraction to retain top talent. ☀️ emphasize values above high performance to support an inclusive work culture. ☀️ enhance employee satisfaction and offer extensive support like health and wellness benefits. Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisadelorphr/ Connect with Heloisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-heloisa-ball/ #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #bestplacestowork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How agile is your work culture? Especially when there's something that changes daily? And how does this consistent barrage of change affect your company's performance? Dr. Anthony Wade is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. He helps you understand how to achieve the best organizational effectiveness in the midst of rapid change. He's worked with local, state, and federal government agencies, several branches of the nation's military, and human rights organizations. Plus he holds numerous certifications including from SHRM. Discover how you can navigate change better as Dr. Joey and Dr. Wade talk about:

How much would your company transform if you had a secret positive work culture weapon? Someone who's understated, patient, and moves with ease? Someone who partners with your executive leaders to define and shape the company culture to produce deeper connections, higher engagement, with overall well-being and prosperity for everyone? Can you imagine the phenomenal transformation? And how amazing it would be to work where you work? Angela Cusack is Dr. Joey's guest today and she is that secret weapon. She shares with us the keys to unlocking all the goodness latent in your organization like how to:

If the company you lead HR for earned the top spot for the Best Places to Work award three years in a row, you've probably figured out the key to attract and retain top talent, right? Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive podcast has done exactly that! And in the financial services industry! Pam Gass has a special passion for engagement which is a vital part of the key. She goes the extra mile to make sure all of her employees enjoy coming to work each day. Listen to Pam's success story as Dr. Joey interviews her and they talk about how you can create a positive work culture that:

What would we discover if we surveyed your company's employees about much they love their work culture? Asked about culture KPIs like satisfaction, respect, collaboration, support and sense of belonging they feel inside of the company? Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is Kate McKinnon, Head of Human Resources for Playfly, a Fan Focused and Data Driven leader in sports media, marketing and technology. Her leadership led Front Office Sports to award the company with a Best Employers in Sports accolade, AND they received a Most Loved Workplace® certification via the Best Practice Institute. She's helping build a supportive, diverse and passionate culture where employees are the happiest and most satisfied at work. Listen in as Dr. Joey and Kate talk about:

It used to be that most people looked for new job opportunities only at the beginning of the year. Not anymore. Now they are looking all year round. That means you need to work on retention nonstop, reducing team turnover every chance you get; especially to keep top talent. Roberta Matuson is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. She helps organizations find, hire, grow, and keep top talent, saving them millions of dollars that would otherwise be lost to recruiting AND she's done it for more than 25 years! Discover how to grow revenue and reduce expenses as you: ☀️attract and retain top talent with authentic and transparent leadership. ☀️offer fair pay and invest in employees' personal development. ☀️understand and support employees' aspirations and boost retention and morale. Available books: https://matusonconsulting.com/books/ Website: https://matusonconsulting.com/ Interested in the Udemy course (complimentary) from Roberta - AB to add the time where she makes offer  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How honest are you with your colleagues?  When was the last candid conversation you had at work? Or, are you trying to fake it ‘til someone else makes it? Nicole Greer is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Nicole helps you instill honest and candor as core values; because they're essential qualities of a vibrant culture. Build a vibrant culture in which everyone takes the initiative and owns their work as you listen to this episode and find out how: 

How well does the company you work for make your dreams come true? Ever wish they had a dream machine to help you? Dane Espegard is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. He's the author of The Dream Machine: A Leader's Guide to Creating Teams of High Performers Who Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes.  Dream a little dream with Dane and Dr. Joey as you discover how to: ☀️ encourage personal dreams to boost team motivation and performance. ☀️ connect individual aspirations with company objectives for greater engagement. ☀️ engage with platforms like Dreams Vault to help track and realize employee dreams. Get in touch with Dane: Book: The Dream Machine: A Leader's Guide to Creating Teams of High Performers Who Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes  Author Website:  www.DaneEspegard.com Guest Social Media:  IG | FaceBook | Linkedin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do your teams find purpose and motivation that moves them beyond just showing up for a job every day? Just in case they—and you—don't, Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive podcast can help. Michael Gilpin and his wife along with his parents intentionally started a business with a purposeful, motivating culture. He calls this culture, We Before Me. Michael is a Fast Signs franchisee in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Think of this episode as a field report on how to create a positive work culture and wildly succeed. Listen and discover ways to:

How optimal would you say your work environment is? Optimal in the sense that the culture is one where everyone does their best work while feeling safe to be their authentic selves? The mission of Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is to upskill leaders to do just that. Chrissy Roussell Willis is the founder and CEO of Altura Leadership Consulting Group. Before that she fostered a positive work culture with Roku, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Snap and others. Listen to Dr. Joey and Chrissy discuss how to be your authentic self as you create an optimal and positive work culture: ☀️ leadership development cultivates a positive work culture. ☀️ authenticity drives a thriving work culture. ☀️ investing in leaders boosts organizational success. Connect with Chrissy on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiane-chrissy-roussell-willis-27454a8a/ Email: croussellwillis@alturaleadership.com Website: www.alturaleadership.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How well do your company's leaders listen? Act on what they hear? How loyal are your co-workers? How does their happiness drive customer satisfaction? Carmen Ruiz is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. She understands the amazing relationship between how she demonstrates how much she values her employees and how well they satisfy customers. She grows her people and they grow the profits. How does she do that? She invests in her employees' happiness and well-being cultivates a positive work culture of loyalty, creativity, and excellence at FASTSIGNS Daytona, Ready to discover how you can do the same? Then listen up as Carmen and Dr. Joey talk about how: ☀️community involvement and employee development are keys to a success-driven culture. ☀️recognition and goal-oriented incentives drive a positive work culture. ☀️aligning core values between individuals and the company strengthens the team's productivity. Visit Website: https://www.fastsigns.com/daytona-beach-fl/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How valued do you feel at work? How connected are you to the company mission? How does your sense of value and connection affect your motivation? You get to meet on this episode of the Work Positive podcast a company that gets it right. That appreciates and expresses value to their team members. That connects them to the company mission. They've been doing it for over 70 years AND as a family-owned business. In fact, they've done it so well, Counselor selected them as the 2022 Distributor Family Business of the Year and a 2024 Best Places to Work. This company's committed to a positive work culture, growth opportunities, and learning and development as pathways to innovation and collaboration. Listen as Dr. Joey talks with CEO Gerry Barker and CRO Amy Serrano of this amazing company and they discuss how you can: ☀️build personal connections that reduce turnover and enhance belonging. ☀️focus on employee appreciation that values employees. ☀️encourage interdepartmental collaboration that prevents organizational silos. Learn more: https://www.barkerspecialty.com/ Follow on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/barker-specialty-company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you heard someone laugh at work? Doesn't matter whether you were in-person or on Zoom. A belly laugh instead of a polite chuckle? Well, if you need a good laugh, this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is for you. Dr. Joey's guest has been the “jack of all jokes” since grade school. He's the author of The Humor Habit. He's been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and on his mom's refrigerator as well as numerous other important media outlets. His first TEDx Talk is used in corporate and collegiate leadership courses around the world. He's on a global mission for work happiness and helped hundreds of organizations including Google, Discover, US Air Force, US Army, Cisco, and Nasdaq. He creates content for Happify, an app that provides evidence-based solutions for emotional health and well-being for over 17 million users. Get ready to laugh out loud in this Work Positive Podcast as you discover how to: ☀️ leverage humor effectively which releases beneficial neurochemicals for your teams. ☀️ create a positive and engaging work environment through appropriate humor which improves morale and reduces stress. ☀️ build strong, loyal teams and foster an approachable leadership style. Order Paul's newest book: The Humor Habit Book (paulosincup.com) Website: https://www.paulosincup.com/  #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #leadership #shrm #thehumorhabit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a scale of 1-10 with ten being the highest, how great is your boss? How well does your boss give feedback? Empower employees? And do both well across the current landscape of in-person, hybrid, and virtual teams? Doug Dennerline is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. He's the author of Make Work Better and CEO of BetterWorks, a company that specializes in performance management. Doug equips bosses to lead and manage with excellence. Discover how to revolutionize greatness, feedback and empowerment as Doug and Dr. Joey talk about how:

How do you find meaning in your work? What's that? You're wondering what meaning your work has beyond paying the bills? Dr. Alise Cortez is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive podcast. Dr. Cortez discovered 15 modes of engagement for you to find meaning in your work. And if you're a leader, you can help your teams find their mode of engagement with them. Listen as Dr. Joey and Dr. Cortez discuss how:

How closely connected would you say employee engagement and innovation are? Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is his good friend, Darrell Amy, author of Revenue Growth Engine. Darrell's latest research focuses on the intimate relationship between engagement and innovation. He and Dr. Joey discuss how:

How does the company culture in which you work now help you become? To transform from where you are to where you're called to be? That's a big question and one we're exploring today on this episode of the Work Positive podcast. Another way of thinking about becoming is developing how the company culture facilitates persons' relationship skills and emotional intelligence. Sabine Gedeon is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. She's the author of Transformed: The Journey to Becoming. Sabine and Dr. Joey talk about how company culture can:

What would life be like for you if you looked forward to workdays like you do the weekend? That's impossible, right? Dr. Joey's on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast, believes you can transform workdays into playdays. Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to heal work cultures, help teams build psychological safety, and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges by embracing a play orientation to work. The New York Times, HuffPost and Wired featured him. He's worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping teams infuse more play into the day-to-day. His main goal is to help work suck less by assisting leaders to build a playground culture that stimulates teams to do their most vibrant work. Play along as you discover in this fun episode how to:

Ever been bullied? I don't just mean in middle school by that kid who stole your lunch money. Yea, that happened to me. I mean at work by your supervisor? Who then fired you? Psychological safety suffers in a toxic work culture like this. And if it's happened to you, you know exactly what I'm talking about. S. Renee Smith, my guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast, had this very experience. Rather than get bitter, she got better. She evolved from that disastrous experience to launch an amazing career as a self-esteem, branding and communications expert, speaker, and certified professional coach. She's worked with corporations such as Cigna, Bank of America, KeyBank, and Wal-Mart. She's also the creator and presenter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Senior Leadership Program, Powerful Leaders: Transform Your Personal Brand and Executive Presence. She was the first Honorary Command Chief at the Department of Defense's largest aerial port, Dover Air Force Base. Listen as S. Renee and I talk about:

☀️ Conventional human resource management systems need revolutionizing or at least some innovation. Answer yes or no to this question: “Yes!” is the best answer, according to Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Juan Betancourt said “Yes!” which led him to join Humantelligence as CEO. Juan is revolutionizing productivity, motivation, and employee retention while making it accessible to all. Think of his work as human connection for better collaboration. Companies like Walgreens, United Healthcare, Siemens, and Southwest Airlines have found immense value in his work. ☀️ Just so you know: 72% of teams say they struggle with communication. One day a week is lost due to poor communication. $12,506 is lost annually per employee due to poor communication. ☀️ AI tools can help organizations assess candidates' fit based on behaviors and work styles, and enhance the attraction of top talent while building effective teams. ☀️ AI can facilitate the understanding of your company's actual versus desired culture, which allows you to create a more unified and satisfying work experience. ☀️ Ensuring human connection is vital even while AI offers efficiency in remote talent acquisition. For more information, you can visit the company website at www.humantelligence.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine that your company culture connects with company strategy and purpose. What would your Monday morning feel like? How much flow and productivity would you experience on Wednesdays? Melissa Daimler is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Melissa helps you do more than imagine this kind of work culture. She helps you achieve it. And she's done just that for Adobe, Twitter, WeWork, and now Udemy. She was one of the first coaches to be certified by the International Coach Federation (ICF). She speaks and writes for publications like the Harvard Business Review (HBR), Fast Company, Forbes, and Fortune. She's the author of ReCulturing: Design Your Company Culture to Connect with Strategy and Purpose for Lasting Success. Listen in on Dr. Joey's culture conversation with Melissa and learn the importance of: ☀️ a focus on core practices which unites collaboration and behaviors. ☀️ a constant evaluation of culture to insure alignment with company goals. ☀️ a top talent attraction process consistent with the work culture. Melissa's website: https://www.melissadaimler.com/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadaimler Amazon link to ReCulturing: Design Your Company Culture to Connect with Strategy and Purpose for Lasting Success: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-Daimler/author/B09N9CWR37?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think about your favorite band. Can you name the bass player? You can't? And yet if you removed the bass from their music, the whole song would fall apart. The bass is the strong foundation that holds the song together. My guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast plays bass. That's right, Gerald Leonard is an amazing professional musician. PLUS, he sees your company culture as the bass, the foundation, of your work. Culture holds your work together just like the bass line in a song. Listen as Gerald talks about 7 bass culture principles you can play starting today including.

When you boil it down, a positive work culture involves two things: caring and serving. You care for others. You serve others. Sounds simple, right? Not so easy to do though, is it? You're thinking: “Well, if you worked where I work, you'd know it's not that simple OR easy.” We all work in a less-than culture at some point. The question is, “What will you do about it?” Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is here to help make culture transformation simplER and easiER. Joey Havens wrote, Leading with Significance: How to Create a Magnetic, People-First Culture. Listen up and find out something significant you can do for your work culture right now! Significant actions like:

The C-suite says, “You just can't find good people anymore.” And “the people” who consider themselves “good” say, “I just want a manager who knows how to lead.” The reality is it takes everyone working together to create a positive work culture. And yet someone has to start the transformation, clarify the way forward.  And that's leadership's responsibility, according to Lyndsay Dowd, Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Lyndsay is an Apple News Top 10 Coach and author of Top Down Culture: Revolutionizing Leadership to Drive Results. She says leaders best take responsibility for culture transformation as they:

There is so much uncertainty about everything at work today—the economy, inflation, pandemics, and the list just goes on and on. So how do you survive at  work much less create a positive work culture with all of this uncertainty? Dr. Joey's guest, Meridith Elliott Powell, became obsessed with uncertainty and how we react so negatively to it. She wanted to discover why so many of us let unpredictability become an obstacle to our success. She set out to find companies with cultures that transform uncertainty into powerful growth opportunities. And she did. Lots of them. How do they do it? They: ☀️ engage team members with a clear vision. ☀️ shift from competition to collaboration for effective problem-solving. ☀️ align decisions with core values to create a unifying energy. Discover the rest of Meredith's 9-step for making uncertainty your company's strategic culture advantage in this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Meridith's website: https://www.meridithelliottpowell.com/ Meridith's books: https://www.meridithelliottpowell.com/books/ Meredith's courses: https://www.meridithelliottpowell.com/online-courses/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever noticed how some people you talk with are so pleasant and informative, you lean in for more? But other people can read the weather forecast and your teeth grit, your stomach rolls, or you get angry? Which one of these work colleagues do you want to be around? Or, maybe the better question is, “Which are you?” Rosalinda Randall is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. She helps you communicate better with greater etiquette. She's an expert source heard around the world and author of 2 books. Listen and discover how to: ☀️ create a positive work culture with genuine and effective communication. ☀️ direct a conversation to a more agreeable outcome. ☀️ practice "KIP" (Keep It Polite and Professional) to nurture more respect in work relationships. Rosalinda's website: https://rosalindarandall.com/ Rosalinda's two books available on Amazon: Order Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of companies say, “People are our number one asset.” Maybe yours does, too. But how can you tell the walk matches the talk? That's it tell AND show? What metrics make a culture that proves people are the number one asset? Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is John Bernatovicz. John helps Human Resource leaders connect the purpose of their work culture with people who are the number one asset. He coaches them to create an engaging, impactful, and yes, fun environment for every team member. Discover how you restore the “human” in “human resources” and:

How quickly and how well did you and the company you work for pivot during the pandemic?   Most of us marched right off our maps into an abyss of trying to figure it out. Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is Alex Atwood. He figured it out quickly and well, pivoting successfully in only 21 days. He learned some valuable lessons about change and work culture. He shares with you:   ☀️ the importance of intentional, human-centered HR practices that open up feedback, foster team connection and build purpose that leads to success. ☀️ the role of mental well-being, particularly through transcendental meditation, in enhancing adaptability and decision-making during challenging times. ☀️ the necessity of carefully balancing digital tools and physical services that ensure operational continuity despite challenges.   Connect with Alex on his website: https://alexatwood.co/ Connect with Dr. Joey at www.workpositive.today   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you remember a country song by Alabama whose lyrics went something like this? I'm in a hurry to get things done, I rush and rush until life's no fun. All I really have to do is live and die. I'm in a hurry and don't know why…? Does that sound like your song? There's a significant difference between busyness and business at work. Which does your work culture support? Discover how to defeat a culture of busyness and do business on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast as Dr. Joey interviews Robert and Kay Lee Fukui. The Fukuis are the founders of Power Couples by Design™. They know how impossible it is to avoid bringing work home. After winning awards for helping corporations create long-term profitability and sustainability in their businesses, Kay Lee and Robert wove together corporate best practices with the heart of family businesses. Listen now and discover: *the impact of busyness and its negative effects on productivity and well-being. *how to reassess work-life balance, value delegation, and build effective teams for a healthier work approach. *the importance of character in hiring decisions.   Listen to the podcast Power Up Your Marriage and Business https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-up-your-marriage-and-business/id1487687459 Order copy of Tandem book at https://www.thetandembook.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If I survey the people you work with, what would they say about you when I ask this question: Does (insert your name here) value the people they work with? How do you know?” Now you might say, “Sure I value the people I work with.” But how can they tell? Steve Browne is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive podcast. He's known as one who sees and shows the value of people. He's a storyteller who brings life to work. By day, he's the Chief People Officer for LaRosa's, a restaurant chain in Ohio and Indiana with 11 locations. By night, he's the author of HR Unleashed!!, HR Rising!!, and HR on Purpose!! If you've been to a SHRM meeting lately, you know Steve Browne! Steve and Dr. Joey talk about how to show you value people and the hallmark characteristics of companies that do. Some of these qualities are: ☀️ open communication, respect, and guest care are more than talked about and instead actively practiced daily. ☀️ coaching employees and focusing on their strengths, which develops consistency in the company's culture. ☀️ treating employees with respect and dignity which creates a positive work culture. Insert Amazon links to Steve's 3 books into these titles: HR Unleashed!! HR-Unleashed-Developing-Difference HR Rising!!  HR Rising!!  HR on Purpose!!  - HR on Purpose!!   Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveb5/   Visit website: https://www.sbrownehr.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robin Dreeke is an expert in both. He's a former Marine Corps Officer and retired FBI Special Agent who recruited spies. That's right, he served as Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. When he retired, Robin went from recruiting spies to recruiting allies in business. As an Executive Coach and best-selling author, Robin translates his expertise into his unique Interpersonal Communication Strategies that focuses on trust and solutions as key ingredients in leading a positive work culture. Listen as Dr. Joey interviews Robin about how: ☀️ building trust starts with establishing rapport, which evolves into trust. ☀️ adaptability and prioritizing people and the mission supersedes rigid Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). ☀️ effective leadership within teams focuses on authenticity, transparency, and collaboration which are crucial for fostering a positive work culture. Check out Robin's book here: https://www.peopleformula.com/the-books Go to his website: https://www.peopleformula.com/ Reach out to him: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdreeke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays just cranked up. Are you already feeling burned out? Over 1 out of 2 of your colleagues are. Disengaged? Gallup says 85% of us are.   On an underperforming team? That's tough sledding.   If you answered yes to any of these 3 questions, this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is for you. Dr. Joey interviews Jimmy Burroughes about what it takes to build a high-performance culture that delivers results. Jimmy realized that traditional approaches to leadership and high-performance team programs leave leaders and teams burned out, disengaged, and underperforming.   Join Dr. Joey's conversation with Jimmy and discover how:

How would you describe your influence at work? Highly influential? Somewhat? Barely? One of the keys to creating a positive work culture that connects people and profits is your ability to influence that culture. Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is Josh Elledge, a seasoned entrepreneur known for propelling leaders like you to up their influence. In fact, he named his company, Up MY Influence.  Find out how you up your influence as you: ☀️ prioritize communication using tools that ensure your interconnected, smooth collaboration even in virtual cultures. ☀️ gain trust through transparent sharing about company goals and values. ☀️ respect clear boundaries that protect personal time and enhance work culture. Connect with Josh: https://upmyinfluence.com/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshelledge/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Joey's guest, Scott Agnew, is the master of the One Thing. He's highly regarded as a thought leader in real estate and leadership with over 40 years of experience. He's passionate about supporting, guiding, and encouraging others to achieve extraordinary results. Discover how to do YOUR one thing on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast as Scott describes the importance of. balancing results and team well-being. self-leadership that prioritizes development and models continuous improvement. authentic leadership based on a positive mindset. Reach out to Scott via his website and you can order his book and Get The FREE Report, “The Top 10 Mistakes That Prevent You From Being A Long-Term Leader,” And Set Out On Your Personal Journey To Become The Leader You've Always Dreamed Of.  Website: www.longtermleader.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you attract top talent in today's fast-changing hiring landscape?   Andrea Hoffer is Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. She understands the concern and can answer the question. Her new book Hire Higher provides valuable insights on how to identify and attract top talent. Listen as she discusses best practices like onboarding for long-term success with us today. Discover how to create a Work Positive culture and: 1.    communicate your company's culture consistently to attract and keep the right talent. 2.    provide tools and career growth discussions so people grow. 3.    balance technology and the need for the human touch.   Visit Andrea @ www.aharecruitingexperts.com and get social with her on IG | FaceBook | Twitter | Linkedin | Youtube   Order the book on https://hirehigher.aharecruitingexperts.com/getbook (need to check link as it is down at the time I am adding this) ____________________________________________________________   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices