Podcast appearances and mentions of nikki lewallen

Learn how mastering your mindset can create a ripple effect of positive influence in your life and business. Today we welcome a special guest, Nikki Lewallen Gregory, CEO of People Forward Network. Nikki shares insights from her career in mental health therapy, sales, and entrepreneurship, focusing on employee engagement and meaningful work. Learn about the significance of an abundance mindset, simplifying business practices, and fostering values-aligned partnerships. Prioritize developing your leadership skills to drive your team and business forward.  Additional Resources:Chad on LinkedIn Nikki Lewallen Gregory LinkedIn Chad Peterman | CEO | Author Peterman Brothers Website More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Dream chasing isn't just for kids. In this episode, Nikki Lewallen Gregory delves into the transformative power of using a journal for dream planning and goal setting. Nikki, renowned for her inspirational guidance in leadership and personal development, shares her personal journaling practices that help her stay focused, reflect, and celebrate progress. She introduces listeners to key tools like the Life Wheel and Dream Board, emphasizing their significance in guiding future paths with intention. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to design their ideal life, define their dreams, and take actionable steps towards achieving them Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

In this re-released episode, Nikki Lewallen Gregory encourages us to design our ideal lives, define our dreams, believe in ourselves, and take action to make them a reality. She shares valuable insights on overcoming the hurdles that hold us back from dreaming, such as fear, lack of confidence, and not knowing how to dream. Nikki provides practical tips for uncovering our unique value, surrounding ourselves with uplifting people, and creating a clear plan to achieve our goals. She emphasizes the importance of cultivating a positive mindset and shares powerful daily practices to build belief in ourselves. Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

From big dreams to tangible actions, Nikki Lewallen Gregory's journey of self-improvement and leadership has transformed her vision into a tangible pathway for others. She serves as the inspiring host of the "Working Forward" podcast, where she dives into strategies for personal and professional growth. In this episode, Nikki underscores the importance of surrounding ourselves with dreamers and big thinkers, the significant impact of understanding and supporting the aspirations of your team, and how to strategically create an environment that fosters the achievement of dreams. Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Addicted to Betterment Podcast

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Nikki Lewallen Gregory, the head of the People Forward Network, where we dive deep into creating a healthier, more nurturing work environment. We're getting real about the challenges many face in toxic workspaces. Together, we'll explore the crucial role of self-awareness in leadership, the importance of unlearning toxic behaviors, and the challenging decisions leaders must make – should they stay to reform or redirect their energies elsewhere? So, whether you're leading a team or part of one, ready your minds for an episode that will empower you to engage with your work life in a meaningful and positive way.Key Discussion Points:Encouraging listeners to use unique skills for the greater good and opening new doorsEmbracing Failure and LearningUnderstanding Toxic WorkplacesPersonal experiences with toxic leadership and the shift toward confronting toxic behaviorsThe significance of inner peace as a message to those in toxic work environmentsInnovation Through Chaos and Self-GrowthIf you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes!Quote"There are great leaders, there are leaders that can be changed and want to be different, and then there are terrible toxic leaders." - Nikki Lewallen GregoryConnect with Nikki Lewallen Gregory:LinkedInPeopleForward NetworkSupport the showConnect with Amy: https://msha.ke/createmagicatwork

Zech Dahms is a culture strategist and employee experience expert who thrives in efforts that transform workplaces with innovative, meaningful people strategies that lead the future of work. In this episode, Zech joins Nikki Lewallen Gregoryas a fellow advocate for strategic peer learning. They discuss the need for structured mentorship conversations and the rich, sometimes unexpected, outcomes of peer groups, such as new business initiatives. The long-term benefits of deep peer relationships are a focal point, alongside Zech's examples of community programs that bolster HR leadership and skill development. Additional Resources Original Episode  Connect with Zech on LinkedIn  Learn more about achievement Engagement Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Work With AmyElevate Your Life With The SQ21 AssessmentJoin me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Nikki Lewallen Gregory, the head of the People Forward Network. Nikki shares her vision for a healthy workplace, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement and experience. She discusses her journey, highlighting the significance of using strengths and creating a meaningful work experience. Nikki's unique approach to leadership and team culture is truly inspiring, and she provides valuable insights for leaders looking to make a positive impact in the workplace. Tune in to discover more about Nikki's mission, vision, and innovative leadership style.Key Discussion PointsNikki's vision for a healthy workplaceDiscovery of the potential for workplace transformationNikki's background and missionTransition into meaningful work and impactful business relationshipsLeadership style and innovationUtilization of a strengths-based approach in team managementEmbracing change and making impactImportance of connecting with others and advancing leadershipIf you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes!Quote"The epicenter for me is when I can do business through relationships with people and grow or affect the cause that something needs." - Nikki Lewallen GregoryConnect with Nikki Lewallen Gregory:LinkedInPeopleForward NetworkSupport the showConnect with Amy: https://msha.ke/createmagicatwork

In this episode, Nikki Llewellyn Gregory shares insight into the process of dream chasing and the importance of action planning to achieve those dreams. She emphasizes the significance of getting crystal clear on goals, breaking them down into smaller milestones, and finding motivation that sustains the journey. Drawing from her own experience at PeopleForward Network, Nikki discusses the need for long-term vision, agility in goal-setting, and the role of project management software in monitoring progress. Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network  

In this episode of FRINGE, join Nikki Lewallen Gregory as she celebrates a major milestone for The PeopleForward Network. With a big, hairy, audacious goal of reaching 1 million listens, Nikki shares how the team is celebrating hitting the huge milestone. She reflects on the importance of claiming a vision, sharing it regularly with the team, and relishing in the celebration of success. Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Giving and embracing feedback in the workplace can be an intricate dance. And if you are using the sandwich method, you need to listen to this bonus episode. Nikki Lewallen Gregory and Dr. Rosie Ward share their profound understanding of feedback's powerful role in leadership development and team dynamics. The pair delve into the heart of feedback culture—where openness and the courage to speak truthfully are the cornerstones of growth. Throughout their conversation, Rosie emphasizes the need for leaders to lean into feedback as a transformative tool, framing it as a gift that encourages self-awareness and empowerment. She casts light on the practical implementation of a feedback culture through concepts such as the "square squad.” Additional Resources:Connect with Rosie on LinkedIn Learn more about Salveo Partners Book: Thanks for the Feedback Nikki Lewallen Gregory LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

From team bonding to personal development, Nikki Lewallen Gregory, the Chief Meaningful Work Officer at People Forward Network, tends to every detail of their annual retreat to ensure the best outcomes for the team. In this episode, Nikki takes us on a journey through the purpose, activities, and a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 team retreat. Join in as she delves into the power of mentoring and learning from each other, the significance of sharpening ourselves from mind to soul, and the value of discussing business topics without time constraints. Additional Resources:Nikki Lewallen Gregory LinkedIn More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

In this episode of Working Forward, Nikki Lewallen Gregory dives into the world of dreaming and the power of sharing our dreams with others. She continues her Dream Chase series, this time highlighting the incredible power of sharing dreams. She encourages us to share on a wide scale and emphasizes the importance of consistent updates for accountability and inspiration. Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki Chad Peterman's episode about Indy 500 Dream Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network  

From cultivating a highly engaged, fully remote virtual team to navigating leadership in an ever-evolving digital landscape, Nikki Lewallen Gregory, the CEO of PeopleForward Network, has become a true trailblazer in redefining the essence of a thriving virtual company. In this episode, Nikki shares insights on fostering a culture of collaboration, the power of intentional communication, and the transformative impact of prioritizing work-life integration. Additional Resources: Nikki Lewallen Gregory LinkedIn Slack Monday.com PFN Culture Code  More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

In this episode of Working Forward, Nikki Lewallen Gregory shares her personal mission statement and core values, and how they are the foundation for her crystal clear vision. She discusses the importance of overcoming mediocrity, believing in ourselves, and designing our ideal life with clarity and purpose. Using the concept of a life wheel, Nikki walks us through visualizing success and defining long-term goals in each aspect of our lives. She emphasizes the significance of daily habits, staying inspired, and leading by example as we pursue our dreams and help others do the same. Tune in for valuable insights and practical strategies to design a clear vision and live a more fulfilling life. Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

In today's episode, Nikki Lewallen Gregory leads us through the dream chase and leads others to dream series. Nikki encourages us to design our ideal lives, define our dreams, believe in ourselves, and take action to make them a reality. She shares valuable insights on overcoming the hurdles that hold us back from dreaming, such as fear, lack of confidence, and not knowing how to dream. Nikki provides practical tips for uncovering our unique value, surrounding ourselves with uplifting people, and creating a clear plan to achieve our goals. She emphasizes the importance of cultivating a positive mindset and shares powerful daily practices to build belief in ourselves. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and empowered to embrace your dreams and work towards a fulfilling future. Join us as we believe we can and make great things happen. Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Leaders, your job is not to enable people to argue with reality but to call upon them to be effective and successful regardless of the circumstances. In today's special BONUS episode, our host Rosie Ward is joined by Nikki Lewallen Gregory for an insightful discussion on diffusing drama and recognizing ego in the workplace. Together, they unpack the drama triangle and explore how leaders can navigate and minimize workplace drama to create a more harmonious and productive environment. Join us as we uncover valuable insights that will empower you to lead with courage and embrace a mindset that fosters a healthier workplace culture. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking conversation that promises to equip you with practical strategies for becoming a more effective and empathetic leader. Additional Resources: Connect with Rosie on LinkedIn Learn more about Salveo Partners Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Nikki Lewallen Gregory dives into the topic of overcoming the barriers that prevent us from dreaming and pursuing our ideal lives. With a focus on inspiring and empowering listeners to design their dreams, Nikki discusses the importance of dreaming and the common blockers that hold us back. She provides practical tools and exercises, such as the "Life Wheel" and "ikigai" concept, to help listeners gain clarity on their dreams and beliefs in themselves. By the end, you'll be equipped to eliminate barriers, define your dream scenario, and believe in your ability to accomplish your dreams. Tune in to learn how to pave the road ahead and confidently step into the future as a leader who moves people forward. Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Learn more about the Life Wheel

Are you ready to pursue your dreams and lead others to do the same? Nikki Lewallen Gregory shares her journey and WHY for creating this series. Episodes will lead you to take bold action, overcome doubts, and embrace a future filled with possibilities. From learning how to dream to making dreaming a habit, this series will walk you through the successful path to go after those dreams and live the life you envision. Episodes are released once a month. Additional Resources:Connect with Nikki Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

In your business, there isn't just you. There are the people you serve (your clients or customers), but there's also your team (colleagues or employees).Every person on your team is a reflection of your values. So you want to make sure you have the right people serving their roles. But how can you ensure you have the right people, and what do you do when you discover someone on your team who isn't?My podcast guest today, Nikki Lewallen Gregory, has a principle she calls “right people, right seat.” And in this continuation of the “Business Audit to Business Awesome” miniseries, she's here to help you discover who the right people are for your business and explore what it means to have them on your team.If you have the right people and can effectively leverage them, you create tremendous growth and way more freedom in your business. It's the key to opening up more time, money, and brainpower than you might have otherwise.In this episode of Time to Level Up, you'll learn about this team and leadership aspect of the people component of your business and how to discover and best utilize the important attributes of your team members. Nikki will also teach you what culture code is, why it's such a workplace gamechanger and more!3:33 - Nikki introduces herself by revealing her “why”5:44 - How to ensure you're working with the right people10:58 - How Nikki describes corporate, business, and organizational culture15:04 - Why you hold onto people too long (and why you're not doing them any favors when you do)17:00 - A recent example of how not to let go of people18:56 - What is culture code, and what does it look like?23:58 - How Nikki recently leveled up and what leveling up means to herMentioned In Having the Right People In Your Business with Nikki Lewallen GregoryPeople Forward NetworkPeople Forward Network on LinkedInCliftonStrengths AssessmentAddicted to Betterment podcastAndrea's LinksI've Got This CoachingBook a Call with AndreaJoin us for Design Your Ideal Summer the week of May 8th to design and plan YOUR ideal summer. You'll not just learn HOW, but you'll actually build YOUR ideal summer. I'll hold your hand and make sure you have down what you want your summer to look like before it even starts. Sign up by April 23rd and save $20 at designyouridealsummer.com

We're celebrating Show Up As A Leader's second anniversary! That's two years of phenomenal guests sharing insights on humanizing workplaces, fifty episodes for people ready to be their fully authentic selves and work through the messy middle of life, and a handful of solo episodes with our host, Dr. Rosie Ward. For this special episode, Rosie sits on the other side of the mic to be interviewed by Nikki Lewallen, Founder of the PeopleForward Network. Listen in to hear about the impact the show has had on Rosie and pick up some leadership nuggets Rosie thinks are incredibly relevant right now. The post Here's to Many More…A Two Year Anniversary Episode appeared first on Dr Rosie Ward.

We're celebrating Show Up As A Leader's second anniversary! That's two years of phenomenal guests sharing insights on humanizing workplaces, fifty episodes for people ready to be their fully authentic selves and work through the messy middle of life, and a handful of solo episodes with our host, Dr. Rosie Ward. For this special episode, Rosie sits on the other side of the mic to be interviewed by Nikki Lewallen, Founder of the PeopleForward Network. Listen in to hear about the impact the show has had on Rosie and pick up some leadership nuggets Rosie thinks are incredibly relevant right now. Resources: Check out the lyrics to “Chances Are” by Michael Pollack

Have you found work that gives you life? Or does your day-to-day feel like a grind? Nikki Lewallen, Chief Meaningful Work Officer at The PeopleForward Network, often uses a Japanese concept called Ikigai to help others find their career sweet spot and discover work that fuels them. Nikki believes that your career can - and should - benefit all other areas of your life. In this episode, you'll hear how building a community of like-minded people will help you discover the unique contribution you bring to the world and allow you to achieve more, faster. Resources: The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly Ikigai Follow The PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Good to Great by Jim Collins Built to Last by Jim Collins

Hey Zero Excuses Community. We're taking time to find really spectacular guests with unique stories. In the meantime, we wanted to share a few interviews Nick has done with exceptional podcasters. Like this one with Nikki Lewallen on Gut+Science In the conversation, Nikki and Nick discuss the habits that allow you to live with zero excuses and the power of training and development programs.

“Relationship building is the number one skill set you can have and being involved in community is the core that builds systems for you to really make the most of that skill." Nikki Lewallen is a partnership and relationship growth expert. As Founder and Chief Meaningful Work Officer at PeopleForward Network, Nikki knows just how important a sense of community is during these very disconnected times. In this episode, Nikki, Jason, and Ira discuss how to build meaningful relationships and find meaningful work. As you listen, you'll be inspired to start connecting with like-minded people so you can best achieve your goals. Resources: The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly Ikigai

This special episode was previously aired on the Gut + Science Podcast in 2021. In it, host Nikki Lewallen interviews our own O'Brien McMahon on The Hierarchy of Employee Needs and his perspective on what employers can do to meet the needs of their people. In the conversation, O'Brien outlines a basic framework and gives examples of how employers can use it successfully. The Gut+Science Podcast is on a mission to improve employee engagement by inspiring and equipping leaders to help employees thrive at work. They are part of the People Forward Network, a community of thought leaders inspiring ideas and action toward meaningful work and meaningful lives.Mentioned in this Episode:People Forward NetworkMaslow's Hierarchy of needsDrive by Daniel PinkBooks by Jocko WillinkThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoMeditations by Marcus AureliusEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownThe Compound Effect by Darren HardyThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldTime Codes:(2:26) - The Hierarchy of Employee Needs.(5:08) - How does it relate to employee compensation & benefits?(7:33) - What mindset shift do leaders need to take when structuring comp and benefits?(8:56) - Examples of companies with great foundations for their hierarchy.(10:50) - Best practices for making powerful employee incentives.(15:04) - Hierarchy Level 2: Leadership.(17:56) - Mastery, Autonomy & Purpose.(18:57) - How do great leaders ensure these needs are being met?(20:32) - A 5 question survey for checking employee needs.(23:39) - What is your favorite book of all time?(25:18) - What is your favorite hobby?(25:40) - What is your favorite vacation spot?(26:32) - Getting in touch with O'Brien.

“If it’s not a ‘Hell, yes!’, it’s a ‘Hell, no!’” In this episode, Nikki Lewallen, CEO of Rainmakers, joins Derrin Slack for a conversation about knowing when to say “yes” and how to level up in every area of your life. After two career shifts, multiple college degrees and lots of uncertainty, it took one engaged leader to set Nikki on the path towards becoming the entrepreneur and leader she is today. As she shares her story, you’ll hear how saying “yes” to the right thing and finding the right mentors led to the foundational statement that guides her every day. In This Episode:  [03:00] – This/That played with Nikki [07:14] – Searching for the right fit [11:22] – The foundational statement that changed everything [16:33] – Nikki’s advice to aspiring leaders Quotes From This Episode:  “You have to take care of yourself first.” “Find mentors that are who you aspire to be.” “Work on something that scares you a little.”

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Our question for you today: How often are you reiterating the "why" to your employees? Subscribe to get your Monday Fired up. Gut+Science LIVE! Back by popular demand after his first appearance on Gut+Science Healthcare, Dan Weberg is joining us again on our next Gut+Science LIVE session. We started Gut+Science LIVE as a catalyst to build community among our guests and listeners. This is a 30-minute virtual session with one of our popular guests and conversation is influenced by our listeners with questions they submit. In this upcoming session on September 9th, Dan and Nikki Lewallen will be talking about Fighting Toxicity at Work and how each of us can take a stance to break toxic habits. Toxicity should not be tolerated and each of us can play a part in dwindling down the statistics. Join us HERE!

Tria Deibert, VP of Culture at Hackensack Meridian Health, is a warrior for organizational culture. As a culture leader herself, she understands it takes a team, not a person, to build company culture. In today’s episode, you’ll hear Tria talk about the challenge of merging two organizations and the lessons she learned from that experience. Truth You Can Act On Spend time making the vision, mission, and values real and livable. Supporting Quote: Tria Deibert: [6:54] “Your mission, vision, and beliefs, can't just be a beautifully written statement. It needs to be real and livable. Finding the balance of that, what's real and livable as you're bringing organizations together, is really where the magic is. Create core beliefs and reiterate them constantly. Supporting Quote: Tria Deibert: [13:22] “When we did our research, we learned what the team valued, and that informed the development of our core beliefs. And what we heard thematically was teamwork, human experience, quality,  being highly reliable, and innovation. So, those are all great things to value, especially in healthcare, and they certainly speak to the mind, but when I looked at them, they didn't speak to my heart, and I didn't know that they would speak to our team members' hearts. So we crafted our core beliefs. As I mentioned before, they're affectionately known as the four CS kind of with this knowledge in mind. And so, you know, born out of that discussion was creative, courageous, collaborative, and compassionate. And so innovation became creative. I will do my part to make things better. Quality and HRO became courageous. I will do the right thing. Teamwork became collaborative. I embraced teamwork, and the human experience became compassionate. I am the human experience. Equip employees to be good storytellers of your brand and your culture. Supporting Quote: Tria Deibert: [12:24] ”The culture has to be really reflective of who you are and who you aspire to be. And the only way to get there is to listen, to and involve your team members, understand what they hold dear, and really work with them to create the future they want to see.” Be clear on the “why,” then give a really clear path letting them know the “how”. Supporting Quote: Tria Deibert: [16:01] “I worked with our culture champions to equip them with the key messages and materials. So I was very clear on the why, but they owned the, how. And really what made this successful was we gave them a structure. We gave them materials, but they were selected for a reason, and we really gave them the power and the ability to bring these messages and these ideas forward in different events that were specific to where they were.” Sponsor:  Wambi.org – Wambi is about human connections. We view feedback as the fuel for interpersonal growth and are always striving to achieve the highest versions of ourselves and to lift others up along the way. Book Recommendation: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Webinar Back by popular demand after his first appearance on Gut+Science Healthcare, Dan Weberg is joining us again on our next Gut+Science LIVE session. We started Gut+Science LIVE as a catalyst to build community among our guests and listeners. This is a 30-minute virtual session with one of our popular guests and conversation is influenced by our listeners with questions they submit. In this upcoming session on September 9th, Dan and Nikki Lewallen will be talking about Fighting Toxicity at Work and how each of us can take a stance to break toxic habits. Toxicity should not be tolerated and each of us can play a part in dwindling down the statistics. Join us here!

In celebration of Gut+Science reaching 100 episodes, producer Rachel Downey of Share Your Genius plays interviewer to our very special host, Nikki Lewallen. During this special episode you’ll hear Nikki’s takeaways from some of the leaders she’s had conversations with along with the inspiration behind the show. Cheers to the next 100 episodes!

Gut+Science is expanding into the healthcare sector with a specific subseries to impact employee engagement in the healthcare industry. In partnership with Wambi, we’re bringing you the best influencers and leaders in healthcare to share best practices, stories, and lessons to build stronger people-first healthcare institutions. The series officially launched with Secretary David Shulkin, but we need your feedback! Send us an email at nikki@mondayfire.com and tell us who we should feature in this subseries. Sponsors: Wambi.org – Wambi is about human connections. We view feedback as the fuel for interpersonal growth and are always striving to achieve the highest versions of ourselves and to lift others up along the way Carepostcard.com is launching soon and we would love to partner with you! Here are two ways you can get involved: 1) You can personally use this tool to recognize the great workers in this world; 2) Your company can use this tool to “give back” – especially at a time like this. Email nikki@wambi.org to learn how!

Truth You Can Act On: Over-communicate: keep the communication going and remember what Cynthia Pizzaro said recently about consider the right channel. Make sure your message is getting to them!  Show gratitude and appreciation: What are the small touches you can do right now to show gratitude and appreciation? Show them you appreciate them and reassure them. You’re their leader! Self-care: For every single person listening, please inspire a self-care plan for your people and first make sure you’re doing self-care well. Remember, you gotta fasten your oxygen mask first.  Innovate! Call the smartest people you know and brainstorm. Come up with new ways of doing things.  Full Notes https://gutplusscience.com/nikki-lewallen-covid19/  

In today’s Gut+Science episode, we’re talking about listening more and listening better. There’s power in learning how to listen because it makes people feel seen and empowered to make decisions. Listen in as host Nikki Lewallen talks about the powerful questions that help leaders elicit more than a simple yes/no response from their team members. Some Powerful Questions:  What makes you proud to work for our company? What are the most important resources you have currently to do your job effectively? What makes you feel meaning in the work that you do for this organization? If you’d like more powerful questions from Nikki, email her at nikki@mondayfire.com Quick Links:  Connect with Nikki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkilewallen/

Changes are coming to Gut+Science and we’re so excited to share them with you! But first, a reminder of what’s NOT changing–the WHY of this show: increasing the impact of employee engagement in your organizations.  In this bonus episode, host Nikki Lewallen outlines some of the exciting things coming to Gut+Science along with three questions that we would love to get our listeners’ feedback on.  Listen in to get the full rundown, then send your thoughts and suggestions to Nikki at nikki@mondayfire.com

You’ll want to listen to this when you have a pen and paper handy, Gut+Science listeners! What are your hopes and goals for 2020? And how can you say ‘no’ to things that don’t fulfill you? Listen in as host Nikki Lewallen dives into a powerful tool that can help you live intentionally in the new year. 

Today’s episode of the AEC Leadership Today podcast features Nikki Lewallen. Nikki is a champion for employee engagement and the development of a people-first culture. Nikki is an accomplished leader, business development pro, speaker, and philanthropist. In addition to being a leadership mentoring and performance coach partner, Nikki is the host of a popular employee engagement podcast and CEO of Rainmakers, and she is here to talk all about how to become a people-first leader and organization. The post Episode 012: Achieving and Succeeding with Employee Engagement appeared first on ActionsProve, LLC.

Truth You Can Act On:  Know Why Your People Work. It’s a great exercise to do as a team or at your next one-on-one. You should also know why YOU work. Understand the 17 Components of Employee Engagement. There are 17 different things that bring people to work. Email Nikki at nikki@emplify.com if you want to learn the definitions of all 17 components.  Gain Data Quarterly. It’s important to be agile in your people strategy. Data will help you understand what’s working and what’s not.  Build Relationships with Your People. Understand what's behind the hat they wear at work and truly get to know your employees. Full Shownotes: https://gutplusscience.com/employee-engagement Book Recommendation: Email Host Nikki Lewallen at nikki@emplify.com for a full list of book recommendations from our past guests. Sponsors: Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either of these, it’s time to discover Emplify. Emplify has created a new way to measure employee engagement. It’s where CEOs who want to know what’s really happening within a workforce go… to get honest feedback… and to understand what needs to change for people to love their work using simple and trustworthy data.

As leaders, it's important for us to model behavior that is healthy for our people.  Listen in as Gut+Science host Nikki Lewallen (@nikkilewallen) and Nicole MacLean (@nicolemmaclean), Director of Marketing Relationships at Emplify, discuss the importance of rest - and how it directly impacts employee engagement.  If you haven't scheduled that vacation yet, maybe this episode will give you some inspiration! Full Shownotes: https://gutplusscience.com/nicole-maclean/ Sponsors: Emplify – Are you still using pulse surveys? How about annual questionnaires? If your organization relies on either of these, it’s time to discover Emplify. Emplify has created a new way to measure employee engagement. It’s where CEOs who want to know what’s really happening within a workforce go… to get honest feedback… and to understand what needs to change for people to love their work using simple and trustworthy data.

Truth You Can Act On: Understand what makes a good mentor. Think back to a mentor who has truly impacted your career and life journey. All of us probably have a certain name, or multiple names, in mind. It’s easy to go into full-on coaching mode, but listening is huge when it comes to mentoring. Connecting with people and being available to your mentees is also important - it won’t cut it to meet with a mentee every six months. A good mentor also provides guidance to take action; they provide a path for their mentee, by sharing personal experiences and stories. Understand what makes a good mentee. As humans, we are never done learning. And in that case, we should all consider ourselves mentees. You have to be willing to learn - and to be vulnerable and share that. If you commit to the process and have consistent time laid out with your mentor, the relationship will blossom. Lastly, it’s important to be grateful for your mentor - express gratitude, say thank you, and also give feedback so your mentor can learn what works or what they should work on. Consider a workplace mentoring program. Physical programs are much more valuable than giving your employees links to online resources. Important components to effective programs include: training, structure, matching and data. Full Shownotes: https://gutplusscience.com/valentines-2019  

You know those people that you get inspired and happy just by being around them?   That's Nikki Lewallen!   I hadn't planned for this to be the New Year post but after listening back, there's so much inspiration and great tips here, there's no better way to kick off your new year planning!  Nikki has a passion for helping people love Mondays! She has deep expertise in all things employee engagement. She is a powerful connector of people and believes that relationships trump everything!  Each day she is inspiring people to enjoy the work they do on earth, build meaningful relationships and give back!  You must listen to learn how she and Tonka Jane create some happiness for others!    Host of Gut + Science Podcast - a weekly show with the nations top CEO's and Leaders - (PS, I was on her show too, : ) episode 12)  CEO of Rainmakers, a premiere business networking organization in Indianapolis. Head of Partnerships for Emplify, a company devoted to helping millions of people find meaning in their work. National Chair for Engage Mentoring, a company dedicated to People-First Executives.     

Yes, much time is spent today finding and developing the talent that is required to help grow your business. But once the people are in place, they have to be positively engaged – or those previous efforts really are not paying off. Through many years as CEO of Rainkmakers and now also working with Emplify, Lewallen focuses on “helping more people love what they do” and leadership of organizations to evolve from “a satisfaction culture to an engagement culture.” It can be argued that there is no more important mission today.

Nancy Sunshine is the President of the very popular Indianapolis business networking group Rainmakers, and in this episode we talk a lot about the types of skills needed to get the most out of using a group like Rainmakers. What are your goals? How do you approach a room full of strangers? One of Nancy’s innovation this past year was to introduce “virtual networking events” consisting of six attendees who share/network over webcams. If you are an Indy professional who needs to network with others to reach your business goals, this podcast is for you! Many local Indianapolis business personalities are mentioned in this fast-paced conversation: Nikki Lewallen, Jerry Knoop, Bryon Foley, Chip Neidigh, Zach Kester, Jerry Cary, Jason Hammond and Jeff Boucher.

Nikki Lewallen fosters connections and promotes networking as CEO of Rainmakers, an Indianapolis firm she joined in 2007 that builds bridges within Indiana’s business community. She also shares her expertise on the Gut + Science podcast that started in April this year. ----- Do you know someone who lives for the weekend and hates the thought of Mondays? If so, learn how Nikki Lewallen inspires people to live life for Mondays. She enjoys connecting people and enhancing corporate culture by helping others appreciate their contributions as valued members of their companies. In this episode, Nikki encourages managers and leadership to discover what motivates staff and how we can inspire them to find deeper meaning in their work. This motivational speaker and philanthropist shares her passion for putting systems in place that allow us to gain valuable feedback. She encourages the use of an assessment tool managed by a third party to encourage higher participation and honest responses. When we solicit feedback from employees, we must act upon it rather than file it away. We need to do this regularly, perhaps once each quarter. If we plan to inspire action and enhance our corporate culture, we need to reassure those willing to share their opinions that they will be valued, disclosed in a way that assures confidentiality, and will lead to change. We must do more than go through the motions. Nikki encourages intentional acts of kindness and discusses the value of seeking mentors. The messages from this podcast should offer inspiration for those throughout the organization. I hope you enjoy this episode! Ways to contact Nikki: Website: gorainmakers.com/our-staff Instagram: @nikkilewallen LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nikkilewallen Twitter: @NikkiLewallen Email: nikki@gorainmakers.com

Whether you need to land more business or increase output, the road to more revenue and better business outcomes ultimately relies on relationships. And if there's one thing Nikki Lewallen knows, it's relationships. In Gut+Science™, Nikki takes you on a one-of-a-kind ride that cuts to the core of people-first cultures—to see what true success looks like, and how CEOs like you are redefining employee engagement. If you're ready to replace gut instinct with the scientific insight you can use to drive change within your organization, this is the podcast for you. Get ready for real talk on leadership, lessons learned and what it truly takes to create winning cultures. This episode is our introduction and the why behind launching the show. Learn more at gutplusscience.com

Ten years ago, a handful of people started meeting in a bar to discuss how they could work together to grow their individual businesses.  From that humble beginning exchanging business cards, an organization emerged with groups around the globe. Rainmakers has grown its networking focus to include group consulting services for small businesses. Nikki Lewallen, our guest this week, is the Executive Director of Rainmakers. She’s been a key part in the explosive growth of the company for the past six years. Her passions include public speaking and facilitating, and she’s excited to continue to share her marketing and networking passions with us at Roundpeg.