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No employee is the same. The evolving needs of employees demand a shift toward holistic support that spans all of life's challenges, from caregiving, to illness, to childcare. This is key to building a healthier, more resilient workforce.In this episode, we sit down with Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer at LifeGuides, for a conversation about the different ways organizations can support their workforce, and what's missing in their efforts. We cover the importance of work-life balance, and how important it is for employees to get genuine downtime. Derek also shares how LifeGuides helps people who are going through challenges in their lives, and explains how more and more organizations are proactively addressing the needs of their teams.Finally, we discuss how to strike the balance between what is good for the business and what is good for the employee, and personal versus employer responsibility when it comes to ensuring wellbeing.Key moments: How LifeGuides matches people who are going through life challenges with someone who has faced a similar problem What methods employers can use to support their employees outside the workforce as well as inside Why jobs need to be matched with job descriptions Why employees need to be able to say ‘yes' and ‘no' The importance of having a learning budget The issues with employers providing benefits that their consultants are selling rather than asking their employees what they want Strategies to improve peer-to-peer support, from better listening to enshrining values and missionKey links:Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQwBamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/Connect with Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dereklundsten/

The power of shared life experiences: A new approach to employee support! In this episode of HR Mixtape hosted by Shari Simpson, Derek Lundsten, the President and Chief Culture Officer at LifeGuides, discusses the transformative platform that connects employees with certified life guides. The platform covers over 400 topics of personal growth, lifelong learning, and life challenges. Derek shares the origin story of LifeGuides and how the platform aims to support conscious leaders and values-driven cultures. Key Takeaways: Human Connection: LifeGuides emphasizes the importance of human connection in navigating life challenges and personal growth. Personalization: The platform offers personalized support by matching employees with guides who have similar life experiences. Resilient Corporate Culture: Implementing services like LifeGuides can increase supportiveness in organizations and drive a more resilient corporate culture. Listeners will gain insights into the innovative approach of LifeGuides in providing support and guidance to employees, ultimately fostering a more connected and resilient workplace culture. Guest(s): Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides  

In this exclusive episode, listen in for a deep dive into the unfolding stories of CEOs who navigated the intricate landscape of 2023, unwrapping the triumphs, challenges, and strategic moves that defined their leadership journey.Discover firsthand insights from visionary leaders as they share the pivotal moments that shaped their companies and set the stage for the future.Panelists:Doug Cardon, CEO, The Shield CompaniesJennifer McCollum, CEO, Linkage, IncJeremy Andrus, CEO, Traeger Pellet Grills, LLCModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuidesBIOSDoug Cardon is currently the co-founder and CEO of EcoShield Pest Solutions, a leading pest management company in the United States. His collaboration with now partner and Co-Founder, Greg Nygren, began with their joint efforts in building Safeguard, a residential pest services company. In 2006, they joined forces to establish EcoShield Pest Solutions.  The company ranks as the 4th largest privately-owned company in its sector and is among the top 10 pest management companies in the US.Beyond business success, EcoShield, under Doug's guidance, has become renowned for its commitment to community leadership. The company has initiated impactful programs, including Exterminate Hunger, Shield for Soldiers, and National Day of Service.Jennifer McCollum is CEO of Linkage, a SHRM company, where she oversees the strategic direction and global operations of this leadership development firm. With a mission to “Change the Face of Leadership,” Linkage has dedicated more than 35 years to improving leadership effectiveness and equity in hundreds of organizations globally. Linkage provides assessments, training, coaching, consulting and conferences, with solutions designed to Accelerate Purposeful Leaders; Advance Women Leaders; and Create Inclusive Organizations.Jennifer is a highly sought-after consultant and speaker, with deep expertise in Inclusive Leadership and Advancing Women Leaders. In addition, Jennifer is the author of the forthcoming book In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO: Overcoming Hurdles to Change the Face of Leadership, due in November 2023, as well as a contributing author to Leadership in a Time of Crisis.Jeremy Andrus is President & CEO of Traeger Grills, the original wood pellet grill brand that has taken the outdoor cooking world by storm. He and a financial partner acquired the company in 2014, transforming it from a small, regional, 26-year-old business into a multi-hundred-million-dollar brand that owns over 50% of the global wood pellet grill market. This was largely achieved by Jeremy leading an overhaul that would result in moving the company's headquarters from Oregon to Utah and rebuilding its team with an emphasis on the people and culture behind the company. Jeremy took Traeger public on the NYSE in July 2021.Jeremy was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016, MountainWestCapital Network Utah Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017, and was inducted into the Utah Technology Council Hall of Fame in 2018.Follow Doug on LI → https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-cardon-2913206/Follow Jennifer on LI → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferscherermccollum/Follow Jeremy on LI → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremybandrus/

Derek Lundsten is a serial entrepreneur and CEO focused on helping others be their best. Education, healthcare and wellness are common themes of organizations he leads and supports. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Derek Lundsten: Website: wescrimmage.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wescrimmage Twitter: https://twitter.com/wescrimmage Instagram: https://instagram.com/wescrimmage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scrimmage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5Tb5wO8Qn_UwvnXAqgD_Q   *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

In this compelling episode of "Rebels With A Heart," we dive deep into the world of compassionate leadership and its profound impact on building trust within organizations. Listen in to explore how empathetic leaders foster trust among teams, leading to improved collaboration, employee satisfaction, and ultimately, greater business success.See the episode video on YouTube!Moderated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuidesPanelists:Donato Tramuto, Founder & Chairman, Health eVillagesMo Fathelbab, Founder & President, Forum Resources Network, LLCNatalie Alcantara, Chief Inspirer, ION Marketing Ltd.Follow Donato on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donato-tramuto/Follow Mo on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mofathelbab/Follow Natalie on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliealcantaraionmarketing/BIOS:Donato J. Tramuto, is the former CEO of Tivity Health® Inc.,(Nasdaq: TVTY), and is widely recognized for his commitment to social change and transformational leadership in healthcare innovation that led the New York Times to deem him “a global health activist.” Tramuto is also the founder and chair of The TramutoPorter Foundation which advances young people's rights to education and healthcare access and combats human right violations.Since the launch of the foundation, over 100 young adults have received a TramutoPorter Foundation Scholarship to pursue their dream of a College Education and many organizations have received financial and partnership support helping them deliver on their promise to make the world a more equitable place.For nearly three decades, Mo has been at the forefront of creating and advocating peer groups and building communities. He has worked with over 20,000 CEOs and entrepreneurs in 30+ countries, delivering over 2,500 retreats, programs, and trainings to corporate clients and leading organizations, including Google, Pathstone Federal Street, Harvard Business School, SHRM, and Young Presidents' Organization. In addition to being a highly sought-after forum facilitator and consultant to corporate leadership teams, Mo is a very engaging keynote speaker and emcee. He has delivered keynote addresses to large audiences, including TEDX, Conscious Capitalism, Scale Up, SOSi, and SHRM.Natalie Alcantara is an advisor, coach, and facilitator who designs meaningful connections. She helps brands, businesses, and individuals create powerful engagement. She is an XCHANGE Approach Certified Guide with expertise in experiential learning science. Natalie helps leaders, teams, and organizations establish psychological safety, elevate shared identity, and work better collaboratively. With over 25 years of marketing, sales and consultancy experience across multiple industries, Natalie has developed a keen understanding of what matters most in the 'New World of Work'. As a compassionate leadership champion, Natalie inspires leaders to use empathy and take actions that positively and purposefully impact others in the world around them.Relevant Links:Donato Tramuto - The Double Bottom Line: How Compassionate Leaders Captivate Hearts and Deliver ResultsMo Fathelbab - The Friendship Advantage: 7 Keys to Building Relationships that Transform Corporate Culture and Drive Productivityhttps://www.compassionate-leader.com/summit2023/

Episode Notes The emerging leaders of tomorrow – those rebels with a heart – are part of a burgeoning movement of entrepreneurs with a particular skill, perspective or idea that can make the world a better place. The crowdsourcing of wisdom and empathy in real time creates entirely new business possibilities. Tune into this episode of “Smarter” to hear how business can be a platform for creating change and bringing people together to do good work in the world. Guest: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides

In a world filled with untapped possibilities, discovering the keys to personal and professional growth not only empowers you to fully embrace your potential but also equips you with the tools to inspire your team, enabling them to unlock their potential as well.Listen in for an insightful conversation that will leave you inspired and empowered to embrace your creative potential! Panelists:Doretha Bailey, VP of HR, Turf Masters BrandsBrady Young, Principal Coach & Consultant, Thrive Coaching and Consulting, LLCMarissa Andrada, Culture Master & Kindness Catalyst, Board Director, Krispy KremeModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuidesChapters:00:00 Introductions07:24 Being a Rebel: cultivated or innate?16:51 How have you handled recent massive shifts?23:30 Personalization over standardization27:07 The importance of grace30:05 Innovation, creativity, and mobility in HR36:43 Being a voice for the unheard41:20 What are you doing to develop yourselves?BIOS:Brady is a savvy business and HR leader who understands the levers of a business and builds people operations that support exceeding its goals. His superior skills in communication and relationship-building make it possible to gain trust rapidly so that he can get organizations to the next level of success through their people. Additionally, Brady is highly trusted and valued for his ability to coach and mentor leaders. Brady has 20 years of experience in HR at TGen, Plexus, CVS, Intel and Raytheon and has created cutting-edge HR and TA functions in a number of startups. Currently, Brady is Principal Coach and Consultant at Thrive Coaching and Consulting, LLC.Doretha Bailey, MBA is the VP of People & Culture for Turf Masters Brands.  As VP, she is responsible for providing strategic guidance and leadership to all aspects of the human resources functions and operations. She possesses 20+ years in human resources, organizational development, and leadership. Her career spans over several industries including telecommunications, defense, manufacturing, faith-base, military, pharmaceutical, franchising and now turfgrass.Marissa Andrada is a master of activating organizational hyper-growth and turnaround through the transformation and creation of dynamic, diverse and inclusive cultures. With over 25 years of experience of integrating people and leadership capability into the foundation of business strategies, she has energized brands to codify their purpose and values while accelerating company growth and industry-wide change, inspiring a movement for employee well-being and opportunity. Marissa has been the key catalyst in transforming cultures and driving performance at a multitude of consumer brands, most recently as the first chief people officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill. She is currently serving as an independent board director at Krispy Kreme, Inc. where she is also the chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.Follow Brady on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-young-hrexec/Follow Doretha on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doretha-bailey/Follow Marissa on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissaandrada/

In the corporate world, culture is invisible yet it profoundly impacts every aspect of the organization. Listen in to learn how culture can be a powerful driver of performance, talent attraction, and retention, giving organizations a unique edge.Panelists:Glen Kreiner, Management Department Chair & L.S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Business Ethics, University of UtahGeoff McDonald, Co-Founder, Minds@WorkStacey Porter, Chief People Officer, Outset Medical, IncModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuidesFind episode chapters in your podcast app, or use these timestamps:00:00 Introductions06:47 What does culture mean to you?10:48 Micro-cultures within an organization16:07 Healthy and unhealthy cultures26:20 Mental health in the workplace34:17 Culture must be shaped every day41:38 The effect of management45:34 Culture eats strategy for breakfast49:40 Maintaining a positive cultureBIOS:Professor Glen Kreiner is the Chair of the Department of Management and the L.S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Business Ethics Management at the University of Utah. He received his Master's in Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University and his Ph.D. in Business Administration from Arizona State University. He has taught a wide range of audiences, from undergraduates to doctoral students and from MBAs to executive education. He has taught in-person and online courses and workshops on many topics, including workplace mindfulness, leadership skills, authenticity, identity-based leadership, work-life navigation, diversity/inclusion/belonging, and teamwork.Geoff's background in teaching, HR, marketing, communications and sustainability is considerable. His experience during his 25 years with Unilever, has taken him around the world, working across Africa, the Middle East and Turkey, Australasia and Asia, Europe and the Americas.His HR experience has spanned leadership and talent development, organization change, capability development with a particular reference to marketing, and business transformation with purpose at its core.Stacey Porter joined Outset as Vice President, People Operations in November 2018. Stacey has deep expertise in organizational design, innovative talent practices, and employee engagement, and is often defined as a talent executive who is “of the people”. Prior to Outset, she was the Head of Global Talent Development for Intuitive Surgical, Inc., responsible for designing performance and succession practices, while developing leaders and high performing teams. Stacey has also held leadership roles at VMware and Roche, and has built a career on creating nimble, progressive organizations. She has a MSW and doctoral studies in industrial/organizational psychology. She is a sought-after speaker on building high performance cultures and developing skills for the future workplace.Follow Glen on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-kreiner-16b6417/Follow Geoff on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-mcdonald/Follow Stacey on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slaporter/

Discover the superpower of human consciousness to achieve greater fulfillment at work and in life!In this empowering episode, the panelists dive into the transformative realm of self-awareness, consciousness, compassion, and purpose. Listen in to explore how these superpowers unlock new levels of success, well-being, and authentic leadership in your personal and professional life.Panelists:Christine Hildebrand, Founder & CEO, Cofinity Consulting, LLCAndrew Chomer, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, IntegratedScott Shute, Founder, Changing Work, Former LinkedIn ExecModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuidesCheck your podcast app's chapter feature for chapters, or jump to these timestamps:00:47 Introductions10:09 How do you define consciousness?19:14 Awareness, practice, the mind, and love26:34 Conscious rituals31:40 How do you cultivate consciousness?37:32 How do we bring consciousness to the business world?41:16 Companies are made up of individuals48:26 Tools to grow consciousness50:29 How do we ensure AI elevates humanity instead of harming us?BIOS:Christine is a strategist, coach, intuitive, and founder of Cofinity providing consulting and coaching for impact leaders to activate consciousness to create solutions we need in our world. She provides a new value generating framework utilizing evidence-based principles, scientific research, and contemplative practices to support leaders, teams and organizations create energy-inspired workplaces and outcomes.Andrew is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Integrated, serving as a board member to multiple portfolio companies as well as their sister non-profit, Reconsider. Integrated is a 70M AUM venture fund partnering with value-aligned companies transforming the health and wellbeing of our communities around the globe. He has spent the last 15+ years in executive and advisory roles - leading, growing and transforming businesses in the digital health, adtech & media industries.Scott is at the intersection of the workplace and ancient wisdom traditions. He blends his experience as a Silicon Valley executive with his lifelong practice and passion as a wisdom seeker and teacher. In his most recent role at LinkedIn, Scott was the Head of Mindfulness and Compassion programs. He has been a pioneer in creating workplace mindfulness programs and advancing the discussion around compassion in the work context. His latest venture, Changing Work, seeks to curate the best practices of conscious business and make them more widely available. He is the author of the award-winning book "The Full Body Yes".Follow Christine on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hildebrand-she-her-4b69767/Follow Andrew on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchomer/Follow Scott on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottshute/

In the era of automation and artificial intelligence (AI), the workplace is undergoing a transformative shift.Listen in to hear how to thrive in this new landscape, and how to embrace a mindset of continuous learning and upskilling in this rapidly evolving environment.Panelists:Alex Seiler, Chief People Officer, GHJAngela Cheng-Cimini, SVP, Talent & CHRO, Harvard Business PublishingSpencer Ray, Senior Director, Human Resources, Banner HealthModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuidesBios:Alex Seiler is a global people leader with over 15 years of experience transforming people functions and putting talent first at companies such as WeWork, Blue Shield of CA, NBCUniversal, Time Inc., and Citi. He currently serves as Chief People Officer at GHJ, overseeing People, Workplace Experience and Internal Communications. Under his leadership, GHJ recently won the Transform Award for “People Activator: Employee Experience of the Year”. Outside of his day job, he acts as a strategic advisor to three start-ups, ChangeEngine, Kindred Minds and When Insurance.Alex is a champion for DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility), as well as mental health and has been recognized as a thought leader throughout his career. He speaks at numerous conferences, has written and been featured in articles, a book (Hiring for Diversity) and various podcasts.Angela Cheng-Cimini joined Harvard Business Publishing as Senior Vice President, and Chief Human Resources Officer in 2021. In this role, Cheng-Cimini leads the Human Resources and Facilities and Administration units, spearheading efforts to develop a talent roadmap that supports the business strategy and creates a deeply engaged and diverse workforce.Angela brings 30 years of both generalist and specialist Human Resources experience, having worked across consumer product goods, professional services, and high-tech as well as nonprofits. She has shepherded businesses through start-up, growth, and maturity with key responsibility for helping organizations identify and build the necessary organizational capabilities. Prior to joining Harvard Business Publishing, Angela was at ClearMotion, Inc. an automotive technology startup where she accelerated the evolution of the HR function from administrative to strategic.Spencer Ray is an Executive leader and trusted COO, CAO, and CHRO with 15+ years of people leadership, performance, and trusted partnerships. With an outstanding record in aligning/transforming business and human capital strategies, org culture, performance, and unique combination of people focus and operations expertise, Spencer currently serves as the Senior Director, Human Resources at Banner Health. Spencer previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, & Chief Administrative Officer at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona.Follow Alex on LI → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexseiler/Follow Angela on LI → https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cheng-cimini-160890a/Follow Spencer on LI → https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-ray20/

Compassion includes, but goes beyond, empathy. Compassion is often thought of as a verb, not a noun or adjective. It means first noticing, then feeling within our own mind and body, and ultimately taking positive action to alleviate suffering in others. Another important element to compassion is engaging in sensemaking with those suffering.For better people stewardship, especially in challenging times, leaders need to recognize that compassion is not merely a “nice to have.” Rather, it's an evidence-based skill that is integral to leading effectively and holding teams together.Listen in to learn how to lead with compassion as it makes you better able to support people during difficult times, and practice using head and heart to inspire and influence people so they can, in turn, inspire and influence others.Panelists:Jeff Jacobs, Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness, AdobeLori Hanau, Founder and Principal, Global Round Table LeadershipShannon Teixeira, People Solutions Director, Waste ManagementModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides and Carson Kelly, Founder, Compassion 2.0Bios:Jeff Jacobs' 30+ year career in HR has spanned numerous global leadership roles. He sees authenticity & vulnerability, compassion & mindfulness as the keys to professional and personal success. He is on the boards of the non-profits Project HIRED and Community Solutions, and participates in retreat, music, and prison ministry in Salinas Valley State Prison. Jeff is writing his first book, Still Coming of Age, in which he shares personal stories making the case for a lifetime commitment to learning and self-compassion.Lori Hanau's lead from our humanity orientation was instilled in her at an early age from her father's business. He led with respect and dignity for every person, creating a culture of care and co-creativity. For the last 23 years Lori has coached leaders and teams through organizational learning journeys. She had a ten-year tenure as Faculty and Co-Chair of Marlboro College's MBA Program, and served on the boards of Social Venture Circle, the Of Many Institute for Multifaith Leadership at NYU and as Fellow of the Nature Based Leadership Institute at Antioch. In 2002, Lori co-founded the Monadnock Mindfulness Practice Center, in Keene, NH.Shannon Teixeira's north star is not just creating a great place to work, but to improve the lives of people at work. She believes in a future where all people can become the best versions of themselves while contributing meaningfully. Her passion is unlocking the potential of people to Thrive Through Purpose, an outline supported by an environment built for people to be and do their best work.Carson Kelly is an entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in technology and organization development. He founded his first start-up in 1998, brought 150K small merchants online to sell through eBay and Amazon, and worked for 15 years in Enterprise Software Sales. In the last 10+ years, he has been on the Board of Directors for a private school that has led the way in SEL curriculum for 40+ years, and founded the first UN SDG Education Accelerator for youth.Most recently, Carson has turned his professional focus to “scale Compassion,” having co-founded a company that is a platform for acts of altruism, and another based on proven neuroscientific research that promotes self-compassion and empathy. Carson has also founded a professional community to explore how to bring compassionate architecture to organizational and product design.Follow Jeff on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffjacobs/Follow Lori on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorihanau/Follow Shannon on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonteixeira/Follow Carson on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonkelly23/

With the rising demand around employee expectations, leaders will be challenged like never before to provide authentic, tailored workforce experiences that empower people to do their best work. Innovative solutions are gaining greater momentum, as employee experience emerges as a defining priority.Listen to hear why the heightened focus on employee experience is influencing the way employers approach talent challenges in real-time, making the future of work even more fluid.Panelists:Colleen Mitchell, DEIB and Culture Leader, NordstromDonald Knight, CPO, Greenhouse SoftwareTracy Layney, EVP and CHRO, Levi Strauss & Co.Moderated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuidesBIOS:Colleen Mitchell is the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB) and Culture leader at Nordstrom where she is focused on operationalizing DEIB strategies to achieve equitable outcomes in the workplace, marketplace, and community. Prior to joining Nordstrom, Colleen was the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Petco where she was responsible for establishing the multi-year DEI vision, strategy and goals for the company. Colleen also served as the DEI leader for Amazon's global customer fulfillment organization. In this role, Colleen provided leadership and direction to DEI Business Partners as they developed and executed DEI strategies and accountability mechanisms to deliver on key initiatives for more than 700,000 employees globally. She has more than 15 years working across DEIB, HR, and Operations to create inclusive and equitable workplaces for all employees.Donald Knight is the CPO at Greenhouse Software. He leads with a people-first mentality hoping to unlock the potential of Greenhouse talent globally. With a laser focus on the connection between people and the processes that serve them, Donald and his team create proximity by building bridges focusing on enhanced experiences that nurture culture and develop people. He is responsible for providing global strategy and leadership in developing, overseeing, and administering people programs. Before Greenhouse, Donald served as Senior Vice President of Global Talent for Edelman, where he helped shape the HR brand as a proactive, insightful, and collaborative solution provider.Tracy Layney is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Levi Strauss & Co.  Tracy is responsible for LS&Co.'s people strategy on a global scale, including diversity, equity & inclusion, recruiting, employee engagement, talent management, compensation and benefits, HR technology and HR communications. Tracy brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources and organization strategy to her role. Prior to joining LS&Co., she served as senior vice president and chief human resources officer for Shutterfly, Inc., the leading retailer of personalized photo-based products. Before Shutterfly, Tracy spent 10 years at Gap Inc., where she held numerous senior leadership roles in HR, most recently serving as the senior vice president of Global Human Resources and Communications for Old Navy. Prior to Gap Inc., Tracy held positions at LS&Co. and PricewaterhouseCoopers/IBM Business Consulting Services where she worked with Fortune 500 clients in the high tech, financial services, retail and healthcare industries on projects ranging from organization design and development to strategic change management.Follow Colleen on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmitchell/Follow Donald on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/proximityknight/Follow Tracy on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylayney/

Kacy Fleming, Head of Global Well-being, joins the Rebel Leader Series to share her authentic journey to finding her purpose which required heart and hard work.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.Episode Highlights:How to be inspiring and inspired by others instead of just being a performerHow everyone's journey to figuring out their authentic purpose looks different and is personalHow mental health is a spectrum, not just one “thing”Show Notes:Authentic Truth: 2:07Having Done the Work: 4:13Pharmaceutical Jackknife: 9:57Stopping the Stigma: 16:26Performance & Wellbeing: 20:31How to Find Kacy: 33:04BIO:Kacy Fleming is the Head of Global Well-Being, where she is focused on equitable access to resources and programs, as well as mental health inclusivity. She is currently working towards her Masters in Organizational Psychology at William James College. Kacy is an avid writer and speaker who has recently authored pieces for Thrive on mid-life career transitions and women's health. Kacy has worked with increasing responsibility to help her companies build and execute strategy around mental health and overall employee well-being. Other areas of work and focus include diversity, equity and inclusion from a well-being perspective. When not working or attending school, Kacy enjoys reading, yoga, skiing with her partner, Mark, and/or drinking matcha lattes while snuggling her two chihuahuas, Otto and Finn.Follow Kacy on LinkedIn→ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasingact/Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this presentation and on the following slides are solely those of the presenter and not necessarily those of Takeda. Takeda does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information provided herein.

Richard Bilodeau, Professor at University of Southern Maine, joins the Rebel Leader Series to share his professional journey and lessons learned as a Chemist, entrepreneur, and Professor at University of Southern MaineIn conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.Episode Highlights:Explains how spending more time experimenting and acting vs planning can lead to taking in information faster and to being more creative and innovativeHow some of the most important learnings can come from failureHow every job can have a great learning opportunityShow Notes:In the classroom: 3:31Transition to Business: 4:50Experimenting & Acting: 11:40Teaching Influences: 13:03Gratitude: 17:07The Absurdity of Life: 18:26What would I do differently?: 22:01Cognitive Bias: 28:40How to get people to action: 36:25Where to find Richard: 37:40BIO: Professor Bilodeau teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship, creative strategies, design thinking, business sustainability, and marketing. He is an entrepreneur who is a partner in two growing businesses (one in the direct marketing and the other in television production and research). He also has an active consulting practice with clients located in the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to his teaching, Professor Bilodeau oversees USM's Center for Entrepreneurship, is the Interim Director of the Center for Economic and Business Research, is the Faculty Chair of the Hussey Leadership Institute, and serves on the Honors Faculty Council. Professor Bilodeau's current research focuses on the role our neurobiology plays in our creative and business decision-making and design thinking process. He also studies practice models for innovation, sustainability, resilience, and leadership.Prior to his career in business and education, he worked in a clinical laboratory where he conducted research and testing involving tumor markers.In his free time, Professor Bilodeau enjoys yoga, meditation, traveling, drawing, and exploring the vibrant restaurant scene in Portland, Maine (where he resides) and Montreal, Quebec (where he visits often).Follow Richard on LinkedIn→ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-bilodeau-487879/

How do leaders tackle all of today's headwinds? For starters, leaders face a highly-competitive talent landscape, an exhausted, burned-out workforce with mental health at the forefront, along with the incessant pressure to continuously control costs in a (potential) economic downturn. At the same time, the demand for leadership development has never been greater.Listen in to hear the inside track on how to show up and show care for your people, as well as how to always remain purpose-driven, flexible, and proactive.   Panelists:Roshan Kindred, Chief Diversity Officer, PagerDutyGrant Weinberg, VP Talent Acquisition, Eikon TherapeuticsDr. Taryn Marie Stejska, Chief Resilience Officer & Founder, Resilience Leadership InstituteModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuidesBIOSRoshan Kindred is the Chief Diversity Officer, PagerDuty and is an inclusion strategist, cultural innovator, thought leader, and global business executive. She's known for her high-energy and inspirational keynotes, her ability to help people bridge differences and connect more meaningfully, and for her ability to mentor executives on the importance of DEI and the business imperative for equitable experiences.Grant Weinberg is the VP of Talent Acquisition at Eikon Therapeutics. Grant previously served as Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition, HR Operations and HRIS at TriNet. He spent the prior 11 years with Gilead in a variety of integral roles, including building and leading TA for the EMEA region across 13 sites, and managing global TA for Commercial, G&A and Emerging Markets. His earlier HR career was spent in the UK with Accenture, Capgemini, and Manpower Group. He earned a National Diploma in Company Administration from Witwatersrand Technikon, and a master's degree in Human Resource Management from London Metropolitan University.Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal is the Founder and Chief Resilience Officer of Resilience Leadership Institute, she is recognized #1 international expert on resilience, mental health, and wellbeing in both leadership and life. Her mission is to positively impact the lives of 1 billion people, by enhancing hope, healing, and health as well as increased consciousness and enhanced leadership through the practices of resilience.Follow Roshan on LinkedIn→https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshankindred/Follow Grant on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantweinbergmcipd/Follow Dr. Taryn on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/taryn-marie-stejskal/Related Links:https://www.resilience-leadership.com/5-practices-highly-resilient-people-book

In this episode of the Learn to Win Podcast, Jon talks with Derek Lundsten and Todd Staples about the proven habits that will help you grow your business big.  Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer of The Granite Group, joins the Rebels Leader Series to share the art and science behind modernizing and changing HR for the better.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.Episode Highlights:How shifting to a Growth Mindset can change your life, personally and professionally, for the betterThrough Tracie's personal experience, she shares the the importance of providing feedbackBIO: Tracie Sponenberg is Chief People Officer of The Granite Group, based in Concord, NH. An award-winning, third-generation family-owned business, The Granite Group has a proud tradition in the plumbing and heating wholesale supply business dating back to the turn of the last century.  Tracie is responsible for leading all People functions throughout the company, which has 45 locations, and nearly 600 employees throughout New England.With expertise in strategic business planning, technology selection and deployment, employee engagement and wellness, employment branding, culture development and turnaround, leadership and team development, organizational and strategy development, she has gained broad experience across a wide range of industries in her more than 20 years in human resources, with much of her career focused on working with CEOs to develop people strategies to help the organizations grow.  She began her career in HR while in college, interning with a global public transportation company, and advanced through the organization over the next five years.  Tracie found her HR home in small to medium sized private companies, where she could have the most impact on the business.  She's led the HR function at an award-winning multi-state professional services firm; a Pulitzer-prize winning newspaper and publishing company, and a national wellness distribution and technology company.Follow Tracie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciesponenberg/Links:https://traciesponenberg.com/

Benjamin Higgins, Co-Founder of Generous International and veteran of ABC's hit series The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, joins the Rebels Leader Series to share his journey of finding a way to use his “gifted” platform for good and how he aims to bring light, energy, and an intentional message of connection and hope in everything he does.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.Episode Highlights:How a destruction moment can lead to one of the best reconstructionsHow the search for relevance can lead to finding a way to do what you always wanted to do in the most unexpected wayHow to elevate the voices of people who do not have a platform to speak fromBIO: Ben Higgins, a veteran of ABC's hit series The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, won over the hearts of loyal viewers with his refreshing vulnerability and willingness to share himself fully. Following his appearances across franchises, Higgins has embarked on numerous ventures, entrepreneurial and otherwise, grounded in faith, a sense of hope for humanity, and a mission to help organizations connect more deeply with their employees and customers.Higgins co-founded Generous International in 2017, a for-purpose company dedicated to raising money to create jobs, feed children, improve education, and empower communities to eliminate poverty around the world. He additionally founded the podcast, Hope Still Wins, where he sits down with influential thought-leaders to discuss topics ranging from faith and music to mental health and racial injustice. Each guest shares personal stories that have shaped their current view on hope, and are meant to serve, inspire, and connect us — challenging and helping us all to become a better world, together.Outside of his socially conscious work, he maintains a relationship with his loyal Bachelor fanbase through the iHeartMedia podcast Almost Famous, which he hosts alongside fellow former contestant Ashley Iaconetti. To date, they've accumulated over 80 million downloads.In 2021, Higgins became an author with his first book Alone In Plain Sight, which focuses on reconnecting with yourself, others, and God. Ben currently resides in Denver, CO, with his wife and best friend, Jess. Whether it's showing up well in his marriage, making business decisions, doing a keynote speech, writing a book, or hosting a show, Ben aims to bring light, energy, and an intentional message of connection and hope.Follow Ben on Instagram→ @higgins.benLinks:https://thebenhiggins.com/https://generouscoffee.com/https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400221358?tag=nelsonbooks-20https://open.spotify.com/show/4fmrbb0nRR4qyMl30bNFA7?si=338f1c0916ff4daf&nd=1https://open.spotify.com/show/2xYHA17Bs3W30eS01c0gcL?si=58f92702e89b4842&nd=1

Jake Merriman, former CEO at Abundant.is, joins the Rebels Leader Series to openly and poignantly share his journey in finding his ‘true north.” It is an unexpected path with new, interesting realizations we can all use.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.Episode Highlights:How (& where) spirituality can meet the marketplaceHow to elevate the status quo through flourishing and innovationThe benefits of giving yourself permission to explore and experimentBIO: Jake Merriman, former CEO of Abundant.is, has found his purpose in teaching, uniting, and guiding the world's servers, entrepreneurs, and investors, who are the true stewards of humanity.  He is excited to usher in cutting-edge transformational mediation technology for the aquarian age - and to reveal and to celebrate the sacred in each and every one of us.Today, Jake's primary mission is to be an embodiment of the Mahalo Method, by maintaining and transmitting its consistent power. He also enjoys meeting, mentoring, and bringing these tools to the world's servers, who can immediately put them into their practice and make the greatest of impacts. Follow Jake on LinkedIn→https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-merriman-666a798Links:https://jakemerriman.com/

In this episode of our Rebels Leader Series, Andrew Sykes, CEO of Habits At Work, provides a powerful tale of how his youth and being an immigrant has ended up shaping his outlook on business today.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.Episode Highlights:Through his experience of privileged guilt, Andrew shares how his perspective on running a business has shiftedHow an extreme approach to autonomy allows your people to do their magicAndrew's view on human beings is not that they have habits, but instead habits take hold of human beingsBIO: In addition to leading the Habits At Work team, Andrew is a Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He is also part of the Kellogg Sales Institute Executive Education Team, where he teaches the award-winning course “Entrepreneurial Selling,” ranked as a Top Ten course in the US by the prestigious Inc. Magazine.Andrew is a co-author on The 11th Habit, which distills the work of the Behavioral Research and Applied Technology Laboratory (BRATLAB). This research (and book) shows which habits truly matter for sustained high performance, competitive differentiation, trust building, and organizational growth, along with how to help people to practice those habits.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn→https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsykes1/Links:https://www.andrewsykes.com/https://habitsatwork.com/https://www.amazon.com/11th-Habit-Company-Culture-Performance/dp/0998023507

Joe Mechlinski, CEO of SHIFT, joins our Rebels Leader Series and offers strategic insights on how to find a viable path in the face of adversity.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.Episode Highlights:How to find your way in the face of adversityThe effects of behavioral conditioningHow do you give people freedom in a frameworkShow Notes:The Why: 1:40Joe's Influences: 6:30Fostering Connection: 10:40It Takes A Village: 10:48Behavioral Conditioning: 16:55LATCH: 21:31The Job Description Of A CEO: 30:25Where To Find Joe: 36:20BIO: Joe Mechlinski, Founder & CEO of SHIFT, is on a mission to change the way we work. He helps leaders and organizations disrupt outdated norms, build engaged workforces, and use technology to unlock human potential. SHIFT is a tech-enabled management consulting firm and is nationally recognized as a ‘Best Workplace.'  Joe's approach to business and life is rooted in the soil of adversity. Growing up with food insecurity and intermittent, unstable housing, Joe was able to play football for Patterson High School in Baltimore, Maryland – a move that ultimately earned him a place at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University.Follow Joe on LinkedIn→ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemechlinski/Links:https://www.joemechlinski.com/https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Work-Joe-Mechlinski-audiobook/dp/B07SD7369B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1H9F3E18TVE25&keywords=shift+the+work&qid=1652986591&sprefix=shift+the+work%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Regardless-Businesss-Industry-Government/dp/161448435X

In this episode Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer at LifeGuides shares, How to Live with Greater Purpose, Vitality and JoyWe discuss: How lifeguards are helping people and families to live with greater purpose, vitality and joy.- Why a thriving workforce equals a thriving business.- Why employees are demanding a healthier, more caring and more compassionate culture.- His top advice for a healthier purpose, healthier life, healthier family.

Kudos to this Rebels guest for initiating a massive nationwide project, known as the Grand Challenge, to end the persistent stigma around mental health issues.  As a professor of leadership and management courses, as well as his scholarly role with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute (University of Utah), Glen has a distinct understanding on how people can make a difference in others' lives. This conversation further explores his path on the actual design, creation, and leadership needed to create such a project with purpose.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Living in 13 different countries with deep experience across 7 industries, Sissi has enjoyed a wide variety of cultures and quickly learned people are not linear. Tune in to discover Sissi's unique ideas to co-create, solve, and transform corporate issues into viable solutions - all while boosting an organization's culture.  In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Empathy is a super power, as Courtney has found in her rich journey of being a Master Coach. Empathy allows us be in a place of understanding vs. assuming, and expands into conversations that wouldn't otherwise have words.Discover in this conversation how you to hone your mind, your senses and be intentional, be tactical in the way you show up for your people.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

As a trusted partner for over 60 years to the world's most exciting employee-owned foodservice brands, the roots of Henny Penny's success actually stem from its culture. With his immense passion and leadership, Rob shows us what is truly takes to grow and sustain a successful company with a thriving culture that is fulfilling for every generation. You'll also enjoy learning how to expand an organization's culture to include your extensive stakeholder base, now and for the future.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

We all set out to make a difference, live meaningful lives. Yet, for some of us, life can take turns and dictate our destiny. With the grief, tragedies, and illnesses our Rebels guest has faced, including his own cancer fight, Ben has found new purpose from the No One Dies Alone program to his own strategic HR initiatives. This conversation is sure to bring inspiration and ideas to replicate and live your own life to the fullest with additional meaning and purpose.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Throughout her journey, Jean has experienced multiple times, in multiple ways what she describes as disruptive detours. In turning each corner, each detour has shed new light on her life and her life's path.  Today, Jean has found her ultimate life of purpose through leading Virgin Unite, an entrepreneurial foundation that builds collectives, incubates ideas, and re-invents systems for a better world. Enjoy this sneak-peek into their initiatives, as well as Jean's story to support you in finding and navigating your own purpose.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Roti's journey as a corporate leader is an impressive one, including the immense talent development strategies, workforce planning for organizational effectiveness, and DEI practices he successfully assembled for 130,000+ global employees at JPMorgan & Chase.Yet, through it all, you might be surprised to hear who one of Roti's biggest inspirations is to this day! Tune in and learn from one of the most admired people leaders today.In conversation with Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

The bigger themes of human flourishing and purpose are often lofty concepts and difficult to communicate, let alone truly attain. Not anymore with the words, insights, and faith-based inspiration in this conversation with personal development coach, communications expert, and seminary instructor Vaughn Kohler. And, as a recent cancer survivor, Vaughn doesn't hold back any of the major lessons, to where you'll want to listen to this episode multiple times for its many takeaways.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

In organizations today, there are endless conversations on how to support the people aspect. This discussion will reveal lessons we can all use from a suite of successful CEOs — a success stemming from a culture of caring for their people.Listen in to hear what it takes — and what it means — to invest in your people, how to foster a strong workplace culture and what these CEOs see on the talent horizon.Panelists:David A. Petersen, CEO, O.C. TannerJosh Schwede, CEO, SpotlyfeVictor Wang, CEO, StockpileModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides

As a student of eastern and western philosophical traditions for 30 years, Carson is now on a personal mission to thoroughly scale compassion for the masses through the use of different technologies, touchpoints, and more.Check out what has influenced this mission - and how compassion positively impacts so many aspects of your own life's journey.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Leaders often realize they don't have all the answers. Yet, they have everyone looking to them. This “Rebels” episode explores the new pressures both the pandemic and the “Greats” brought on - and offers real wisdom on how to navigate this new landscape setting you, your organization, and your people up for a strong 2023!Panelists:John Ferguson, CHRO, NASCAREdie Goldberg, Ph.D, Founder & President, E.L. Goldberg & AssociatesPaul Wolfe, Board Member & Strategic Advisor, PayscaleModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides

This 'Rebels With A Heart' episode is sure to fine-tune your leadership goals, skills, and tactics to take yourself, your career, and your people to the next level.  With individual success from different areas, our Panel comes together with the perfect lens into the best attributes to be a successful people leader today, and for the future.Panelists:Stuart Crabb, Veteran HR, People, L&D Leader, Partner, Oxegen ConsultingJess Elmquist, CHRO, PhenomAnita Grantham, Head of HR, BambooHRModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides

This month's ‘Rebels' episode put the spotlight on the healthcare industry – and a much-needed evolution. There is no question moving forward healthcare systems will have to rely on innovation, fresh ideas, and out-of-the-box thinking to be sustainable. Listen in to learn more insights on this inevitable shakeup and what it means for our benefits, our healthcare. Panelists:Vicki Cansler, CHRO, Piedmont HealthcareCheryl Forino Wahl, SVP, The MetroHealth SystemKathy Douglas, SVP Clinical Strategy, Prolucent HealthModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides

To use business as a force for good, Derek Lundsten leads LifeGuides, as a transformative platform for conscious leaders and values-driven cultures.  In addition to successfully building companies over the past decade, Derek has been a frequent speaker at key industry events around the globe on innovation. He is an invited contributor for the trades and a sought-after guest for renowned national podcasts, focused on business, technology, entrepreneurship, multi-generational learning, wellbeing, along with innovation and DEI topics. Derek's path to becoming President & Chief Culture Officer of LifeGuides was guided and inspired by its powerful destiny to help people minimize their struggles and ultimately thrive in their everyday lives.   What You'll Learn:   The impact individual wellbeing of employees has on organizations How to find the right guidance in designing what you want your life to look like Why we create artificial separation between the different roles in our lives How it's popularity has put empathy at risk Tools for leaders to take empathy to the next level through actionable compassion The important reset we are currently seeing in Corporate America How we have lost sight of our human responsibility to care for others How leaders can balance empathy and accountability Why we need to focus more on collective responsibility  Resources   www.lifeguides.com www.rebelswithaheart.com

Robert Ellis has over 30 years of experience working with global companies—spanning startups, mid-stage, Fortune 500 giants, and non-profits— guiding leaders to take their impact to the next level at any stage of growth. His proven strength in coaching entrepreneurs and CEOs to become better leaders, think more strategically, create high-performing teams, foster future-friendly cultures, and deliver compelling presentations—including several high-profile IPO roadshows—has earned him praise from one client as “one of Silicon Valley's best-kept secrets.”He's taught leadership, coached entrepreneurs at Singularity University, and developed Level UP, the leadership curriculum for the Global Startup Program.Listen to hear how Robert went from being "half-hearted" to "whole-hearted", and how that has impacted his life.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Estrella Parker's journey to heartfelt leadership started as a young child which initially led her to Computer Science, but over time she started doing more organizational development work. In that transition, she has found that in order to really engage people, you need to engage both their minds and hearts.Listen in to hear Estrella's journey to doing more work in human performance, human behavior and organizational performance which has allowed her to engage people and connect them to the organization they work for. This has not only enabled her to self reflect as a leader, and as a person, but also do work that scales for other leaders.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Mark CrowleyLeadership Speaker, Consultant & Change Agent For Workplace Engagement & Culture, Author of "Lead From The Heart"With over 50mm people quitting jobs in the US in 2021 (& resignations on pace to set a new record in 2022), one thing's emphatically clear: traditional leadership practices – methods that have been used to motivate workplace performance for over a century – are failing.Listen in to hear Mark's profound understanding of what behaviors truly move the needle, what inspires human beings to commit themselves to doing extraordinary work, and his road to becoming the Author of “Lead From The Heart,” (taught so far in 9 US universities; the 2nd edition just debuted as an Amazon #1 New Release).In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Listen to this month's ‘Rebels' episode for the latest best practices and insights from our amazing people leaders! In today's workplace, we're facing a constant demand for faster, bigger results. In this episode, our Panel discusses how to better utilize your energy that will awaken a new, powerful force in yourself and shape your organizational outcomes.Panelists:John Boudreau, Senior Research Scientist and Professor Emeritus, University of Southern CaliforniaCy Wakeman, President & Founder, Reality-Based LeadershipEva Sage Gavin, Advisor, Senior Managing Director, AccentureModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs,  who want to create an abundant future for themselves and humanity. Heard by millions in 190 countries.  Do you want to put more money in the bank, create a powerful impact, and enjoy a purposeful life? This is the podcast for you! Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Today's featured episode... Derek Lundsten Interviews JV: Why Mindset is the Key to Millionaire Success Derek Lundsten is the current President and CEO at LifeGuides, a transformative platform for conscious leaders and values-driven cultures. He leads and supports dynamic growth businesses with a focus on serving all stakeholders, using business as a force for good in the world. Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 3,000 episodes and millions of listeners in 190 countries. Join us as a regular listener to get money-making secrets on how you can grow your business and profits faster!

Listen to this month's 'Rebels' episode to hear the latest best practices and insights from our amazing people leaders! Learn how to create a people-centric workplace and how to nurture a culture where employees are treated as humans first. Let's empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work, where they find real purpose and true fulfillment.Panelists:Mark Levy, Employee Experience Advisor, Public Speaker, and Social Impact AdvocateJoy Rothschild, CHRO, Omni Hotels & ResortsModerated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides

Jamie Naughton HenriodCulture Consultant and Advisor, RESPONSIBLEAs Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Communications and Media at Zappos.com, and working alongside former CEO Tony Hsieh to bring to life his vision for a community-centric company culture and best-in-class customer service, Jamie was shown the importance of workplace culture and the employee experience and how it affects your brand.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Kathleen SteffeyCEO/Founder, Naviga Recruiting & Executive SearchFrom being in the talent industry for 25 years, Kathleen has seen many shifts in the industry with the biggest shift occurring in the past couple of years. This change has allowed people to choose the organization they want to work for and is no longer just a place to work. Listen in to hear Kathleen discuss how this is changing culture completely, and that organizations need change with it in order to attract and retain top talent.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Matt ArsenaultVP of Corporate Development, JamfAs a Senior Strategic Executive known for thinking beyond the numbers, Matt believes that talent retention goes beyond just money. Listen in to hear Matt discuss how Corporate Development departments are finding that money is a driver but not the primary driver of an employee's happiness.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Roderick JeffersonSenior Vice President, Enablement, PRO UnlimitedFollowing a substantial personal life experience, Roderick's perspective and outlook on life shifted drastically. Listen in to hear how this experience made him question how much you are giving up for what you are gaining.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Alain HunkinsCEO, Hunkins Leadership GroupWith a passion to kindle the fire of brilliance in individuals, teams and organizations to create a better world, listen in to hear Alain discuss why being human and having a more rich purposeful life is more valuable than any external possession.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Derek Lundsten is the President and Chief Culture Office of well-being innovator, LifeGuides - an organization that provides people trained to aid others by intentionally offering counsel that's more casual than therapy and more qualified than a friend. LifeGuides and Derek's podcast series, "Rebels with a Heart," were conceived well before the pandemic and remain even more relevant as that chapter of our experience fades. Derek is committed to amplifying likeness in a time of division, and imbue executives with a responsibility to lead consciously in ways that motivate and foster connection.

In an age of isolation, virtual events, and remote work, we could all use a little more connection. Derek Lundsten, CEO of LifeGuides, joins us on this episode to discuss how to connect with others on a deeper level, both professionally and personally. As you listen, you'll learn how to see other people's viewpoints and hear about the power of open-ended questions. Book Recommendation: Right Away and All at Once by Greg Brenneman Abundance by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kolter Additional Resources: Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com Learn more about LifeGuides: https://lifeguides.com/ Learn more about Rebels With a Heart: https://rebelswithaheart.com

In this episode of the Learn to Win Podcast, Jon talks with Derek Lundsten and Todd Staples about the proven habits that will help you grow your business big. Highlights include: -How to effectively plan your day -The trick to making work FUN! -Using inspiration to be a good leader -Building a bridge to future leadership -The pros of mentoring programs -The importance of understanding your people -Developing a clear mission & vision -Creating a specific & measurable plan -The inside scoop on time management -Setting the standard for interruption -Defining the ‘tick' in your people Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/  Website: https://jondwoskin.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/  Email: jon@jondwoskin.com  Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!