Podcasts about organization effectiveness

Total Rewards has the power to go beyond paychecks and benefits. It can redefine how organizations connect with their people and create more meaningful, holistic experiences that truly engage employees.  But again, what does a truly impactful Total Rewards transformation look like? And how do we design systems that resonate with employees while also aligning with business goals?   That's what we're going to explore today. And to help us with that, I'm excited to welcome Priyambi Chordia Malvai, an expert in Total Rewards and HR leadership. She's currently heading Total Rewards, Organization Effectiveness, and HRBP for Emerging Businesses at Times Internet.    Host of this Episode: Sanjeevani Saikia  (02:27) Priyambi breaks down the key elements that make a Total Rewards program truly effective, focusing on inclusivity, market awareness, and alignment with business goals.  (21:39) Adapting Total Rewards programs to meet the rapidly changing expectations of today's workforce.  (28:25) Priyambi discusses the balance between financial rewards and non-monetary incentives, explaining how companies can use both to motivate and engage employees.  (34:09) The importance of clear communication in Total Rewards programs is explored  (37:11) She talks about how a strong Total Rewards strategy can impact employee retention, especially in a competitive job market.  (50:16) Final thoughts from her on the future of Total Rewards and how organizations can evolve to meet the changing needs of their workforce.   

Hands up if work and life are steady, predictable and neatly compartmentalised for you? Me neither. This week I was delighted to chat with Tom Shaw, Head of Organization Effectiveness at The Economist about how to have a fulfilling career when life and work are deeply intertwined and in a constant state of flux.   We also discuss how he helps colleagues to grow and realise their potential by: ⭐️ Encouraging transparency in career conversations and pathways. ⭐️ Equipping managers to coach team members effectively. ⭐️ Translating talent conversations into activities for people to take advantage of.   Tom's the author of one of the best books I've read this year: Counterbalance: how to build your career without ruining your life'. All proceeds go to the National Autistic Society, order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Counterbalance-build-career-without-ruining/dp/1399994743   Links: Visit Helen's website www.helenbeedham.com. Check out Helen's award-winning business book: The Future of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing. Leave a book review on Amazon here. Get in touch about Helen's Time-Intelligent Teams workshops or view/download a flier here. Join her mailing list here. Become a book supporter: help Helen shape and launch (in January 2026) her second business book People Glue: hold on to your best people by setting them free.  Tom on Linked In. The Economist's website: https://www.economist.com/

In this insightful episode, Alan sits down with Dan Rockwell, acclaimed author of The Vagrant, seasoned leadership coach, and consultant. Together, they dive into the ways we often stand in our own way, the personal growth practices that can elevate us, and the essential qualities leaders need to embody now more than ever. Packed with practical wisdom, this conversation hits close to home for us at Stay Forth and speaks directly to the heart of meaningful leadership. About Dan Rockwell Dan Rockwell delivered his first presentation at sixteen and has been captivating audiences with his insights and workshops ever since. In 2010, his passion for leadership inspired him to start the Leadership Freak blog, now read in nearly every country and followed by almost 500,000 people across social media. Named among Inc. Magazine's "Top Fifty Leadership and Management Experts" and one of the “Top 100 Great Leadership Speakers,” Dan's work has been widely recognized. The Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness has called Leadership Freak the “most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet.” Dan's reach extends beyond the digital sphere through his keynotes and workshops with an impressive range of clients, including the National Institutes of Health, Home Depot, Ascension Health, Geisinger Health System, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Holding an MBA and degrees in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Construction & Design, Dan's diverse background includes owning two businesses and working as a Workforce Development Consultant for Penn State. In this role, he designed courses, mentored instructors, and gave hundreds of presentations to audiences worldwide. Today, he continues his work as a leadership coach and consultant while actively serving in his local community. Dan lives in central Pennsylvania with his wife, his high school sweetheart of over 40 years. Connect with Dan Website: Leadership Freak Book: The Vagrant: Inner Journey of Leadership Parable

The final podcast in our MMC+Tech Recaps - in this one we talk about being an Inbox Hero, and how associations can start to think more strategically about their emails. Hosted by Justin Burniske, TPAC Chair, this podcast features Amy Gavin, Director of Digital Strategy, American Society for Nutrition, Tadu Yimam, Vice President, Digital Engagement, National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), Adam Savino, Vice President, Technology & Organization Effectiveness, ASIS International, and Apryl Alexander-Savino, Senior Director, Events and Marketing, Plastics Industry Association. In an era of information overload, organizations must navigate internal inefficiencies to achieve effective external marketing and communications. This session covers "traffic cop" techniques to streamline coordination across teams and platforms. Discover strategic alignment, clear communication practices, and technological solutions that optimize engagement while curbing communication fatigue. Find our guests online! Amy Gavin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysgavin/ Tadu Yimam - https://www.linkedin.com/in/taduyimam/ Adam Savino - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsavino/ Apryl Alexander-Savino - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprylsavino/ Justin Burniske - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jburniske/ Please follow us to get more Tech Insights on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/asae-tpac⁠⁠⁠ 

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with her Visa mentor Raysa Ahuja a powerhouse in HR Strategic Planning, Organization Effectiveness, and Talent Management. With over 12 years of experience, Raysa has been instrumental in translating business vision into initiatives that not only improve performance, profitability, and growth but also elevate employee engagement to new heights.Raysa's expertise spans a wide array of critical areas in human resources, including strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, change management, talent acquisition, and diversity and inclusion. She's not just a mentor but a true visionary in shaping the future of workplaces.Connect with Raysa:Linked in: Raysa Ahuja 

As the debates about the future of talent acquisition rumble on, it's important to focus intensely on the critical value effective hiring brings to the organization. Talent remains a key differentiator that drives competitive advantage for a company, and this will be even more true in the future. My guest this week is Simon Taylor, Head of Organization Effectiveness at Gap Inc., who has authored a forthcoming book called "Build Smart: A Blueprint for Building a High-Performing Organization." Simon has a TA background and, in the book, outlines just how critical hiring is for companies. In our conversation, he shares his insights into what makes great hiring and its role in high-performing organizations. In the interview, we discuss: Common talent issues companies are facing. How important is recruiting in 2024? Competitive advantage from high-quality talent acquisition The long-term impact of bad hiring What makes a great hire The importance of potential Upskilling hiring managers and changing their mindset How to get buy-in across the organization Leveraging data to illustrate opportunities Why AI will be huge for talent acquisition Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

As the debates about the future of talent acquisition rumble on, it's important to focus intensely on the critical value effective hiring brings to the organization. Talent remains a key differentiator that drives competitive advantage for a company, and this will be even more true in the future. My guest this week is Simon Taylor, Head of Organization Effectiveness at Gap Inc., who has authored a forthcoming book called "Build Smart: A Blueprint for Building a High-Performing Organization." Simon has a TA background and, in the book, outlines just how critical hiring is for companies. In our conversation, he shares his insights into what makes great hiring and its role in high-performing organizations. In the interview, we discuss: Common talent issues companies are facing. How important is recruiting in 2024? Competitive advantage from high-quality talent acquisition The long-term impact of bad hiring What makes a great hire The importance of potential Upskilling hiring managers and changing their mindset How to get buy-in across the organization Leveraging data to illustrate opportunities Why AI will be huge for talent acquisition Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

As the debates about the future of talent acquisition rumble on, it's important to focus intensely on the critical value effective hiring brings to the organization. Talent remains a key differentiator that drives competitive advantage for a company, and this will be even more true in the future. My guest this week is Simon Taylor, Head of Organization Effectiveness at Gap Inc., who has authored a forthcoming book called "Build Smart: A Blueprint for Building a High-Performing Organization." Simon has a TA background and, in the book, outlines just how critical hiring is for companies. In our conversation, he shares his insights into what makes great hiring and its role in high-performing organizations. In the interview, we discuss: Common talent issues companies are facing. How important is recruiting in 2024? Competitive advantage from high-quality talent acquisition The long-term impact of bad hiring What makes a great hire The importance of potential Upskilling hiring managers and changing their mindset How to get buy-in across the organization Leveraging data to illustrate opportunities Why AI will be huge for talent acquisition Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Simon Taylor, Head of Organizational Effectiveness at Gap, joined us on The Modern People Leader.  He shared the three steps to building a high performance culture, the three things all leaders need to do really well, and the commonalities that he's noticed among the top performing companies. ---- This episode was brought to you by Leapsome. Explore their intelligent HR platform here. ---- Pre-order his book Build Smart: A Blueprint for Building a High-Performing Organization ---- Timestamps: (1:55) Good news stories (7:50) Chasing his childhood dream of moving to America (11:29) What you do in Organizational Effectiveness (13:12) Why we should be jealous Simon gets to work for the Gap (14:30) Culture change is the number two priority for Global HR leaders right now (18:43) The conflation between values and culture (22:17) The 3 steps to building a high performance culture (27:35) Shoring up sponsorship for culture initiatives with your leaders first (33:30) His experience writing his first book (35:03) Commonalities among the top performing companies  (37:52) The three things all leaders need to do really well (49:04) How Simon identified his playbook for building a high performance organization (50:37) The four pillars of building and managing a high performance organization (53:46) Biohacking (1:03:40) Rapid fire questions (1:07:44) Build Smart: A blueprint for building a high performing organization ----

To improve your leadership skills, it is important to remember that your talent, skills, and drive are not enough on their own. Dan Rockwell joins Kevin to discuss the inner journey to leadership. Dan highlights the importance of self-awareness, self-improvement, and knowing oneself to be a successful leader. To become a better leader, you should focus on developing your inner journey and being true to yourself, while also avoiding using this as an excuse for entitlement or lack of growth. Listen for... 00:00 Introduction 09:29 Why Talent Alone Won't Make You a Leader 09:47 The Downside of Success: Leaders Who Lose Themselves 10:20 Beyond Meetings: What Real Leadership Looks Like 11:20 The Importance of Self-Identity in Leadership 15:18 No Excuses: The Limits of Identity-Based Leadership 16:08 Aim for Leadership Excellence, Not Just Being Yourself 18:09 Overcoming Self-Defeating Behaviors in Leadership 19:00 Meet Bob: A Case Study in Healthcare Leadership 20:00 Unveiling Blindspots Through Self-Reflection 23:20 The Impact of Your Actions on Others 25:31 The Role of Continuous Learning in Leadership 28:41 How Organizations Can Foster Inner Growth in Leaders 29:08 Building a Culture of Team-Wide Self-Reflection 30:04 Keeping Tabs on Team Energy and Inspiration 30:44 Leadership Starts at the Top: Setting the Example Meet Dan Name: Dan Rockwell His Story: Dan Rockwell is the coauthor of The Vagrant: The Inner Journey of Leadership. He is also the author of the highly recognized Leadership Freak Blog, which, according to the Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness, is the most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet. He had his first leadership position in the non-profit world at the age of nineteen. Since then, he earned an MBA and undergraduate degrees in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Construction and Design. His concise and practical articles are read in every country on the planet. Inc. Magazine recognized Dan as a Top 50 Leadership Expert in the English-speaking World and a Top 100 Speaker. The American Management Association lists Dan as a Top 30 Leader in Business. https://leadershipfreak.blog/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadershipfreak/ https://twitter.com/Leadershipfreak This episode is brought to you by... The Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book! Book Recommendations The Vagrant: The Inner Journey of Leadership: A Parable by Dan Rockwell, John David Mann The Midnight Library by Matt Haig  The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman  The Art of Worldly Wisdom by Baltasar Gracián  Related Episodes Learning Leadership with Jim Kouzes How to be Great at Work with Morten Hansen Reinventing Yourself as a Leader with John Hillen Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

In this episode Alan talks with author of The Vagrant, leadership coach and consultant, Dan Rockwell, about how get in our own way, how we can grow and what we need more of right now in leaders. High practical and very close to our heart at Stay Forth   About Dan DAN ROCKWELL  gave his first presentation at the age of sixteen and has been delivering presentations and workshops ever since. Dan's fascination with leadership led him to launch his Leadership Freak blog in January 2010. Today Leadership Freak is read in virtually every country on the globe, with nearly 500,000 subscribers to its various social media channels. Dan has been named among the “Top Fifty Leadership and Management Experts” and “Top 100 Great Leadership Speakers” by Inc magazine and “Top 30 Leader in Business of 2014” by the American Management Association. His blog has been hailed as “most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet” by Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness. In addition to a devoted online following, the blog's popularity also opened up numerous opportunities to deliver keynotes and workshops. His extensive client list includes: National Institute of Health, Ace Hardware, National Association of Federal Credit Unions, Home Depot, Ascension Health, Executive Women's Conference, Florida Dept. of Transportation, Geisinger Health System, Illinois Association of School Administrators, Lexis Nexis, Allegra Networks, Homeland Security, US Department of Navy, Washington State Department of transportation, and World Leaders Conference. Dan holds an MBA and undergraduate degrees in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Construction and Design. He has owned two businesses and spent fifteen years as a Workforce Development Consultant for a Penn State University Special Affiliate, in which capacity he designed courses, hired and mentored instructors, and delivered hundreds of presentations for local, regional, and global organizations. He currently coaches leaders, consults with organizations, and serves in his local church. Dan lives with his high school sweetheart (His wife of over 40 years) and works in central Pennsylvania. Connect with Dan Website: www.leadershipfreak.blog Book: https://www.amazon.com/Vagrant-Inner-Journey-Leadership-Parable-ebook/dp/B0BSMT9CDQ?ref_=ast_author_dp  

I've followed Dan Rockwell for ages. His Blog, Leadership Freak, combines wisdom and insights with lightness, deep thinking and insidious questions that worm their way into your brain and body until you have a breakthrough of thought and action. Now he and his co-author John David Mann have released a parable novel called, The Vagrant. Expect that book to worm its way inside you too and create breakthroughs of thought and self-reflection. On today's episode Dan and I sit down and discuss his thoughts on leadership, the birth of his book, self-reflection and how doing that alone can lead to some not great outcomes. We also discuss many other topics over the course of the interview. It was hard to stop. Let me know what actions you are taking after you listen and don't forget to take advantage of the opportunity to win a free copy of The Vagrant! DAN ROCKWELL (leadershipfreak.blog) gave his first presentation at the age of sixteen and has been delivering presentations and workshops ever since. Dan's fascination with leadership led him to launch his Leadership Freak blog in January 2010. Today Leadership Freak is read in virtually every country on the globe, with nearly 500,000 subscribers to its various social media channels. Dan has been named among the “Top Fifty Leadership and Management Experts” and “Top 100 Great Leadership Speakers” by Inc magazine and “Top 30 Leader in Business of 2014” by the American Management Association. His blog has been hailed as “most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet” by Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness.  

We have all kinds of amazing guests on this podcast, but it's rare that I have a guest whose platform has been built on the very concept of daily writing. But since 2010, my guest has been blogging about leadership every day. Now he has a following of nearly half a million people across social media and his email list. His name is Dan Rockwell and he's the genius behind LeadershipFreak.com. He describes himself as “freakishly interested in leadership.” Dan is an Inc Magazine Top Fifty Leadership and Management Expert and a Top 100 Great Leadership Speaker. According to the Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness, the Leadership Freak blog is the most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet. Dan coaches leaders, consults with organizations, and delivers corporate and community presentations. He's also the co-author of the brand-new book he wrote with John David Mann: a business parable called The Vagrant: The Inner Journey of Leadership. It's really terrific, and I hope you'll pre-order a copy before it releases on Sep. 19th. In this conversation, Dan and I talk about the inspiration behind The Vagrant and why he and John decided to approach it as a parable. I think you'll discover some great insights on storytelling from Dan. We also talk about the genesis of his world-renowned blog, some leadership principles for writers and entrepreneurs, and his process for writing everyday, especially when you're getting started. This was a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation. Many thanks to John David Mann for introducing me to Dan! * * * Today's episode is sponsored by Vellum, the go-to book formatting software for indie authors who care about creating beautiful ebooks and print books. Use the link to download Vellum for FREE. Today's email is also sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.

We have all kinds of amazing guests on this podcast, but it's rare that I have a guest whose platform has been built on the very concept of daily writing. But since 2010, my guest has been blogging about leadership every day. Now he has a following of nearly half a million people across social media and his email list. His name is Dan Rockwell and he's the genius behind LeadershipFreak.com. He describes himself as “freakishly interested in leadership.” Dan is an Inc Magazine Top Fifty Leadership and Management Expert and a Top 100 Great Leadership Speaker. According to the Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness, the Leadership Freak blog is the most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet. Dan coaches leaders, consults with organizations, and delivers corporate and community presentations. He's also the co-author of the brand-new book he wrote with John David Mann: a business parable called The Vagrant: The Inner Journey of Leadership. It's really terrific, and I hope you'll pre-order a copy before it releases on Sep. 19th. In this conversation, Dan and I talk about the inspiration behind The Vagrant and why he and John decided to approach it as a parable. I think you'll discover some great insights on storytelling from Dan. We also talk about the genesis of his world-renowned blog, some leadership principles for writers and entrepreneurs, and his process for writing everyday, especially when you're getting started. This was a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation. Many thanks to John David Mann for introducing me to Dan! * * * Today's episode is sponsored by Vellum, the go-to book formatting software for indie authors who care about creating beautiful ebooks and print books. Use the link to download Vellum for FREE. Today's email is also sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.

On this episode of The Full Desk Experience, host Kortney Harmon sits down with special guest Dan Mori to discuss the importance of clear communication and instructions in achieving success in the workplace. In this episode, you'll learn about how:Clear communication and support are crucial for employee success. Managers should evaluate whether they have provided clear instructions, training, and support before assuming an employee is not the right fit.Building a strong organizational chart and career development plan is essential. Regular check-ins, professional development plans, and identifying potential replacements for key roles help retain talent and future-proof the organization.Succession planning is critical for a successful organization. By involving individuals in their own career path and development, organizations can avoid fractures and ensure continuity. "Try before you buy" promotions and shadow programs can help individuals explore higher roles before committing.

In this episode - the first of Season 2 - Todd and Alex interview Chris Forando, Sr. Director, Head of Organization Effectiveness at Subway. Chris explores how an organization is like a human body - its structure its skeleton, its people its muscle - and dissects the organizational joints, ligaments, and tendons that enable alignment at scale. He shares takeaways from his time as a Senior Instructor at the US Coast Guard Academy's obstacle course "The Crucible" - an 8-hour experience designed to test cadets' physical, mental and cognitive capabilities and facilitate the emergence of leadership. Chris also touches on Edward Lorenz's chaos theory and Ikujiro Nonaka's theories of organizational knowledge.

Rodney Cox talks with Dan Rockwell, author of the Leadership Freak blog.Dan began blogging at LeadershipFreak.blog in January 2010. Today, Dan has 500+ thousand followers consuming his content daily. According to the Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness, the Leadership Freak blog is the most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet.Your host, Rodney Cox, and cohost Steve NeSmith talk with Dan about:6:30 - How vulnerability and humility benefit a leader as he/she rises up the ranks 11:00 - How comparison hinders your leadership potential14:35 - Skills that leaders need to master in today's environmentFollow Dan online:https://leadershipfreak.blog/https://twitter.com/Leadershipfreak#leadership #ministry #teambuilding Host: Rodney CoxCo-host: Steve NeSmithLIMITED-TIME OFFER!The Strong Teams Starter Pack is being introduced at a discounted price!Buy it here: https://www.ministryinsights.com/Host: Rodney CoxEmail us at information@ministryinsights.comTweet us at @Insights_IntlFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on FacebookThe podcast is a production of Ministry Insights. Visit us at ministryinsights.com.© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

What does it take to help people unlock their true potential? Peter Walmsley is masterful at doing this, and you'll learn the key approaches he's taken over the years. Peter has lived and breathed everything my podcast is about, so I know you're going to value the insights and ideas he shares in our conversation. Peter is the Senior Vice President of Organization Effectiveness at Scopely. He's a highly committed leader with extensive experience in global organizations covering the U.S., Europe, Asia, and North Africa. He's originally from London, and he's lived and worked primarily for US companies in Paris, Madrid, Geneva, and San Francisco. You'll discover: Why Peter creates an environment for people to flourishWhat he does to convey his belief in an individualThe role of courage in decision-makingHow Peter developed his own courage muscleWhat leaders can do to become more comfortable with uncertainty and help their team members with this, too

Emma Doyle met Barb Van Hare when they were both keynote speakers at the Mile High Society - Human Resource Managers Annual Conference. They immediately connected through a shared passion for wanting to help people maximize their potential. In this episode, Barb shares with us what she thinks makes a great coach; Love - genuinely caring for those you coach Listening - parking your own agenda Curiosity - Asking open questions yet finding the balance with 'not knowing' combined with having the confidence and certainty to trust the coaching process Barb shares so many wonderful gold dust moments in this episode including her favorite performance tools and she is deeply curious about how people respond and manage stress/tension. We hope you enjoy the show. COMPANY PRESIDENT & FOUNDER: BARB VAN HARE Barb works with leaders, teams, and organizations in mid-sized and large corporations that are experiencing increased complexity and change. The impact of change on an organization brings about a tremendous amount of stress, friction, and distraction. Your workforce may be overwhelmed, frustrated, or burning out. Engagement is likely low, and the workplace culture could feel unfocused, chaotic, and even toxic. Not surprisingly, this leads to decreased performance, the loss of top talent, and dissatisfied customers. Barb provides customized coaching, consulting, and leadership development programs that increase leadership effectiveness, improve team dynamics, and develop workforce competency and agility in navigating change. Coaching, training, and development support increase workforce engagement, productivity, collaboration, trust, and resilience...and makes work more enjoyable and fulfilling for all. She does this work because she's passionate about helping people optimize both their grace and their grit to navigate and thrive through the inevitable waves of change. Barb is the President & Founder of Kinetic Clarity, a leadership and coaching firm dedicated to increasing productivity and positivity in the workplace. She has over 26 years of experience as a leadership coach, talent development leader, and organizational change consultant with Fortune 500, mid-size, & small companies. She knows how to get the right things done quickly to create new levels of engagement and performance. Barb is a Co-Active Faculty Member for the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and a Professional Certified Coach through the ICF. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Business, and Bachelor of Arts Degrees in International Studies and French from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. She has extensive consulting experience as a leader with Accenture, IBM Global Services as well as several regional consulting firms. She deepened her leadership and organizational development skills as a Director of Talent Development for First Data Corporation and Director of Organization Effectiveness at TWTelecom. Email: barb@kineticclarity.com

Reignite your career passions with Rhonda Brandon, the Chief Human Resources Officer and SVP at Duke University Health System.Reignite your career passions with Rhonda Brandon as she gives advice on how to act when you're burnt out or feeling unvalued in the workplace. Rhonda is the Chief Human Resources Officer and SVP at Duke University Health System, and her purpose statement is to “set the stage, so the brilliance of others may shine.”Rhonda Brandon received her Master of Science in Organization Development at American University and her BA in Mass Communications at Hampton University.More about Rhonda -Learn more about Rhonda's career starting as a burnout employee to becoming the Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President at Duke University Health System. Rhonda is also a valuable mentor and executive coach, and she loves to help individuals and nurture them to be their best selves in the workplace.Rhonda's journey as an executive in human resources starts at Nike, where she was the Director in Human Resources for their Global Information Technology department. Rhonda started as a senior worker, reporting to the company's first Vice President and Chief Information Officer. She was later promoted as Director and led a team of HR employees to globally assist over 40 IT and HR directors and 1,200 IT employees across the US, Asia, and Europe. As Director, she drove a major change in management to align Nike's IT resources with their new vision for technology.After Nike, Rhonda worked as the Vice President in Human Resources for Colonial Pipeline Company in Atlanta, where she improved overall business performance by leading systemic organizational and cultural changes. At Colonial Pipeline Company, Rhonda's HR team served geographically dispersed clients in “areas of staffing, recruiting, HR information systems, employee relations, payroll, total rewards.” In 2006, Rhonda moved to Missouri where she worked as the Vice President in Human Resources and Organization Effectiveness at Missouri Baptist Medical Center for 5 years. During her time here, she progressed healthcare services and solutions before moving to St. Louis to work for BJC Healthcare as their Vice President in Human Resources Operations. Rhonda was promoted as the SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer in 2012, where she led 200 Human Resources professionals. At BJC, Rhonda's team was responsible for establishing standardized practices across 26,000 caregivers and ensuring that all human capital programs were aligned with BJC's mission.In 2016, Rhonda moved to Durhan, NC to work as the SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer for Duke University Health System.More about Rhonda from her LinkedIn profile: “A highly collaborative, results-oriented Human Capital Executive with extensive leadership experiences in designing, developing, and delivering strategic human capital solutions to optimize performance spanning a variety of industries including healthcare, energy, brand marketing, and technology. Strong business acumen and highly skilled in Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Talent & Organizational Development, Employee Experience, Strategic Communications, Executive Coaching, and Mentoring.”“In the pain that I experienced, I am grateful because I chose to be” -Rhonda Brandonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-brandon-3088119/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/duke-university-health-system/

In this episode Frank LaFasto Ph.D., internationally recognized and bestselling author on Teamwork and Leadership and Distinguished Alumnus recipient from University of Denver, draws upon over 40 years of research and organization experience to share his perspectives on what matters most both personally and professionally. He explores empirical studies with over 6000 team members which led to key principles of effective leadership. He also shares his experience, through decades of corporate executive developmental assessments, on the critical importance of strong relationships to both personal effectiveness and professional performance.

Dr. Beth Wilkins is the founder and CEO of Foresight Collaborative, a management consulting firm that focuses on accelerating innovation and growth by helping clients envision and achieve aspirational strategies. Prior to starting Foresight, she was the Head of Organization Effectiveness at a global non-profit and the Director of Talent Development at Oracle. She was also a Principal Consultant at DecisionWise and the RBL Group. Beth holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Psychology with a focus on transformative learning. Today we talk about:

Atul Khosla is the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Talent, Learning & Organization Effectiveness at Mondelēz International. Atul's international HR experience, spanning more than 25 years and three continents, has been primarily focused on driving large scale transformation, strategic Organizational Development and Talent Management initiatives. Atul’s passion is to bring back humanity in leadership.In this episode, Atul shares his personal story of evolution to becoming a more human-centered leader. He also shares how he and his team are evolving how potential and performance are measured and rewarded for the 70,000 leaders at his company, to shape a human-centered culture.

Culture is the engine that drives our momentum. It is the sum of what we feel, believe, and do, shaping and defining our work's input and output. A culture is defined by the people who live and operate within it. When people come together in service of something greater, they retain their own unique personalities, passions, hopes, and dreams - it is their shared experiences, and constant interactions between themselves make up a culture.Dave Gartenberg has been at the forefront of industry for over 30 years, from economic analyst, teaching fellow, to various executive HR leaderships (including Chief People Officer) at companies like Microsoft, Avanade and Slalom. Where he has captained all aspects of human resource management, industrial relations policies, practices and operations. Dave provides perspective on organization effectiveness and culture transformation to accelerate innovation and optimize business performance. Web: www.unknownorigins.comTwitter: UnknownOrigins9Instagram: unknownoriginsuo77

Hear from Andrea Russell, Project Manager of Organization Effectiveness, on ways she has applied the ADKAR change management model to team member engagement program planning at IU Health.

Welcome to intimate, one-on-one conversations with people from various walks of life, as we revisit one of the most iconic and fascinating ideas in history, an idea so strong it can change our world in crisis: Love.Today, we listen to Dan Rockwell, Leadership Consultant and Author of the Leadership Freak blog.The current pandemic has dramatically increased our anxiety, as we’re propelled into an unknown world, without a new narrative to guide us and add meaning to our lives. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S, affecting 40 million adults over the age of 18.When our habits are disrupted, our jobs are disappearing, our relationships are tested, and our truths are questioned, we wonder, what remains? When everything has gone haywire and nothing makes sense anymore, what’s left is love. But, how do we define love after all is gone?Love is more than a feeling that a person has for another person. It’s an intimate relationship between ourselves and the world.So, when that world is breaking apart, what is love, after all?Our Guest:Dan Rockwell is listed in the Top Fifty Leadership and Management Expert and Top 100 Great Leadership Speakers by Inc Magazine and he is the author behind the Leadership Freak blog, which according to the Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness, is the most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet.Dan started his career in the nonprofit world and has earned an MBA and undergraduate degrees in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Construction and Design.He owned two businesses and served fifteen years as a Workforce Development Consultant for a Penn State University Special Affiliate. In that capacity, he designed courses, hired and mentored instructors, and delivered hundreds of presentations for local, regional, and global organizations.Today, Dan coaches leaders, consults with organizations, and delivers corporate and community presentations.

Tom & Michael discuss conscious leadership during COVID-19.One of Silicon Valley’s most renowned business advisors and coaches, Tom Eddington, works with some of the nation’s most influential CEOs and non-profit leaders, advising them on everything from global mergers and organizational change to conscious leadership and work/life integration.Internationally and multi-industry experienced Board Member, Advisor and business professional providing Board of Directors and Leadership with Organization Effectiveness expertise including assessment and development, Talent Management, Retreat Facilitation, and Executive Coaching services.Specialties: Conscious Leadership, Executive Coaching, Board and Leadership Effectiveness, Talent Management, Organization Growth, and Expansion  Website:  https://bit.ly/BLTomEddingtonYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMlzFomdf0E&feature=youtu.be 

On this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with the "Leadership Freak" Dan Rockwell. Dan has been recognized by Inc Magazine as Top 50 Leadership and Management Expert and Top 100 Leadership Speakers. His blog "Leadership Freak" is the most socially shared leadership blog on the internet according to Center for Management & Organization Effectiveness.Dan has earned both MBA's and undergraduate degrees as well owing two of his own businesses. He currently coaches leaders across the world and consults with organizations and is a sought after communicator as well.Mike talks to Dan about not only his background but also the role that faith has played in his journey!

Worklife balance is a fallacy, you can’t always balance but you CAN learn to become more RESILIENT.  Becoming more resilient will help you Respond versus React, lead in the right way and build better relationships at work and at home.  My guest today is Dr. Jennifer Savitski, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Cleveland Clinic Akron General and the Medical Director of the PATH Center, a Forensic Nursing Program providing care for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Well, Jennifer, thank you so much for being with us today on the podcast. Tell us what topic you're going to share with us and the science behind it? All right, so I'm going to be talking about resiliency and why being a resilient person is so important, not only in our day to day lives, but also as a leader. It's important and how we approach things. But you know, talking a little bit about resiliency. So what is the science behind resiliency? Thinking back within the past one or two decades, you know, the concept of work life balance really was being highlighted by major organizations. How could organizations help individuals find this work life balance and how can individuals find this balance to make themselves not only more productive at work, but also happier at home and through those decades? I think what most people found was worklife balance really is a fallacy that you anyways, yeah, you can't balance. You can't have a life where both of those things are completely in sync. There's always something that is the priority or taking up most of our time or our attention at any given time, and that it really is important to give that topic, give that individual, give that situation the attention that it needs for us to deal with it. I found that the concept of resiliency really started to come to the forefront. Now the reality is when you look at psychiatry and psychology, literature and science, they've been talking about resiliency for decades. This is not new by any stretch of the imagination, but as it relates to leadership and specifically what I do in medicine as it relates to the practice of medicine, resiliency is essential. Of course we know that being resilient is the ability to adapt to changes or adapt to adversity and being able to have those skills that show resiliency really help us to better manage the things in our lives that are challenges or adversity or just those issues that are developing that work life balance or inequity by being resilient and having a resilient characteristic is enabling us to do that in a more productive and satisfying manner. Yeah, definitely. Worklife balance, adversity, challenges, opportunities are all over in the workplace today. I work with a lot of executives who really struggle with this for either themselves or their teams. Why is it so important that we are resilient? What will happen if leaders and teams don't focus on resiliency? So we know that people who are resilient tend to be more productive in a positive way. Their outcomes tend to be better. Their ability to manage and lead teams tends to be more effective, especially because you know as you're leading teams there's always going to be challenges. Whether that, you know, issues within the team, external forces that are affecting the team or affecting the project and the more productively you're able to manage those changes and adversities, the better off the output of the team is going to be. So we know just from a productivity standpoint that people who are resilient are more productive and are better leaders of teams. We also know that even from a physical standpoint, individuals who are more resilient tend to have less chronic illnesses. They tend to manage their stress and emotional status in a much more productive manner, and so that does not adversely affect their relationships. We know that people who are under chronic stress and don't deal with that stress well, that that leads to a whole host of medical conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, other chronic illnesses. And some people also feel that that leads to things like cancers. My specialty is OBGYN. We know that chronic stress also increases the risk of preterm labor and preterm delivery, and so by being more resilient, you're actually dealing with those stressors in a more productive manner, and that actually not only gives you better outcomes, but it also physically is better for you as well. Yeah, I think that's a really important concept that it's not just harmony at work, it's not making people happier. This is your life. This is health that is for you and your team. Right? Right. Absolutely. I don't want to say that stress isn't a good thing and we know that stress is really important and stress actually does help us to be productive. I am a procrastinator. I will totally admit that, but I love deadlines because I know as I get closer to the deadline, that stress really motivates me to become more productive, but there comes a point in all of our lives where that stress, you kind of go over that hump of stress and now it starts to become detrimental to your productivity and detrimental to your health. And what resiliency does is it really helps you to manage that stress in a way that is productive so that you're not under that constant and unrelenting stress. You're able to find mechanisms or tools that you can use to control that stress and to face that stress, which really is exhibiting those resilient behaviors. Right. What are the tips that you have around becoming more resilient at work? Yes, so I think that resiliency can really be, you know, this definitely is an oversimplification, but I think for those very high yield tips that I can give you, probably the most important thing is to consider your reaction versus your response. So we know that our reactions to whatever the situation, a person, you know, a stressor, whatever it is, our reactions are based on several things. They're based on a defense mechanism. You know, that concept of fight or flight, something happens to us and we have a knee-jerk reaction because we go into survival mode. We also know that our reactions are based on our past experiences. That theory of what happened yesterday or happened the day before or the month before might happen again in a certain situation. Certainly in our relationships with people. If we have someone who always is a complainer and they always are a downer then our reaction to them is going to be based on that experience. To be Resilient rather than to React is to Respond. So we have an opportunity to respond to situations rather than just letting our gut instincts or our emotions taking control. The key aspects of responding is taking in the situations, taking in all of the information and the data and making a conscious choice and intentional choice of how we're going to behave based on the stimulus or the situation. There's some concepts of what we call behavioral awareness. So we're very much aware of how we're responding to the situation, we are aware of how our response is going to impact that situation and impact the people involved in that situation. And a lot of times our choice to respond really is based on our principles or our values. And I think in the workplace it should be based on what is the mission, what is the vision, what is the goal of the project, the organization, whatever it is. So its that concept of making an intentional response, which really is tied into the theory of emotional resilience. Along with that, really developing that sense that the only thing that we can control is ourselves. We can only control our behaviors. We can only control our responses. We cannot control what other people or other situations are doing to us or are happening around us. And that concept of emotional resilience is really tied into understanding that the control that we have is really over ourselves. And how we choose to act or how we choose to respond really is going to have a big impact on the outcome of the situation. So what is a way that leaders can learn how to respond versus react there? What have you applied personally as a leader to get better at responding versus reacting? Because reacting is, it's so easy, right? Yeah. So you have a stressful job. Yes, there's kind of one quote that I absolutely love and I don't even know who it's attributed to. Basically it's that "logic is easier said than done", right? It's so logical that we should respond rather than react. But really emotions are easier done than said, right? It's just so much easier to react with our emotions. So I think the first, it has to start with our physical states. And I think that a lot of us ignore our physical state. We go through our day to day activities, just kind of doing. And it's really our emotions that cause us to react. So I think that the first thing that leaders should do when they're faced with a situation, you know, it could be very complex or very simple, is to consider your physical state. And what I mean by that is like really like all those things, you know, if you do yoga or if you try to do meditation or relaxation, it's those types of things. So I tell people, you know, first and foremost, soften your face. As soon as somebody hits you with that news or that situation, immediately soften your face. Pay attention to what your facial muscles are doing and just try to relax them. Try to relax your neck, try to relax your shoulder. And then my personal favorite is relax your tongue. I find myself, the more stressed I am, the harder I'm pushing my tongue against either my teeth or the roof of my mouth. And it's amazing that one little thing. If I can, you know, I can feel myself getting stressed out and then I just relax my face. I relax my tongue and it's amazing what a difference it makes for my entire body. And not only that, but the person who's presenting this situation to you or the stimulus to you, they see your response and they can see you relaxing. And that really does tend to bring the whole situation down a little bit. So considering your physical state, soften your face, relax your tongue and drop your shoulders and take a deep breath. We know that when we're faced with a stressful situation, chemicals in our bodies called catecholamines start to increase and it increases our heart rate. It increases our blood pressure. It's getting us ready for that fight or flight. If we take a very deep breath, it actually stimulates what's called the parasympathetic nervous system and that causes our heart rate to decrease it causes our blood pressure to decrease, so it really starts to bring our body down into a more grounded and stable date of mind so that we can really take in all of the information and then respond appropriately. So I think just taking 10 15 seconds to really just relax your physical state as you're taking in this information is really going to put you in a better place to deal with what you're being faced with. The second thing is something called self-regulation and there are so many different self-regulation hacks that are out there. You could just Google it and find a bunch of different ones. One that I really like, especially if I'm looking at emails or I'm working on a project and I'm not necessarily around anybody. I'll use this one which really engages our peripheral vision. This technique is used a lot in psychotherapy and counseling, especially for individuals who have post-traumatic stress disorder. Because for those individuals, they experience a trigger that all of a sudden floods these catecholamines. It reminds them of this terribly traumatic experience and they have a difficult time then functioning after that. So this technique, what it does is again, it really engages the parasympathetic nervous system, helps to make the body in a calm and relaxed state, decreases that blood pressure, decreases the heart rate, and it really helps to clear the mind and enable you to then respond appropriately. So essentially what happens is you sit somewhere comfortably or getting in tune with your physical state, relax your face, relax your shoulders or your neck, relax your tongue. And then what you do is you just pick a point in front of you that is stationary and you just really focus in on that point in front of you with your eyes. And then you start to pay attention to what's out in your peripheral vision. And sometimes I'll have people take their hands and put them up to their sides just so they can see their fingers wiggle or something just to really queue into that peripheral vision. And you really want to keep your focus straight ahead, but about what you're seeing, you know, focusing on the colors that you're seeing, the textures that you're seeing. And by really stimulating that peripheral vision, you know, really tuning into your parasympathetic nervous system and really helping your body to achieve that calm, that stable state that is then going to allow you to respond with more intention and less emotion and the less stress. That's great. Is an exercise like this, like building a muscle? If you do practice doing this, is it something that's going to come a little bit easier when you're in the situation? Yes, absolutely. Absolutely. Because initially we don't think about our peripheral vision at all. We know it's there, it helps us, it protects us in a lot of ways. But absolutely the more you're in tune with it, the easier it's going to be to engage that as time and time again. So absolutely. So how you use this. Personally, I deal with a lot of stress on many, many levels. So I'm the chair of the Department here and obstetrics and gynecology and so I affectionately call my office like the complaint office, right? If anybody has a complaint or an issue or problem, they basically come to me. And before really delving into these concepts and learning these tools, I used to want to fix everybody's problems. They come to me, they're upset, they're wearing their emotions on their sleeves and I want to make sure that they see that I'm responding to them appropriately, if my emotions get heightened. But what I found was it was really very toxic for me. It was very toxic to feel like all I did was manage complaints. So what I started doing was really, again, watching my physical state and making sure that I was responding in a grounded and emotionally neutral position basically so that I was better able to absorb the information they were giving me and trying to figure out what do we need to do next. And it really just like you said, it was kind of like a muscle. Now when I'm faced with somebody who has, you know, they're a little bit emotionally charged, I find myself almost immediately digging deep into my physical state to try to really bring myself down and make sure I'm grounded. And a lot of times what I'm seeing is that just by me doing that, I'm causing the person who's talking to me to decrease the speed of their speech, to decrease the tone of their voice and they're really coming down as well. And I can have a conversation with them that's not so emotionally charged. The other piece of it is being outcomes focused. That's huge in trying to build resiliency is focusing on outcomes. And so what I do now, when I have someone coming to me about a complaint, rather than me just trying to figure out how am I going to solve this, I engage that person to try to find out what is the outcome that they're trying to achieve and how can I help them to achieve that outcome rather than me trying to achieve the outcome for them. And I think that that really is an important tool for me in developing my own resiliency - making sure that I'm outcomes focused rather than focus just on the problem. I love that because I think leaders a lot of times try to solve the problem because oftentimes that's, that's why you're in the role you're at. You've got really solving problems and doing things well, but step back and make sure you're solving the right problem or checking in. I love that you talked about how it calms them down too. Yeah, definitely. I think as a leader, I think I previously thought being a leader meant that I was solving the problems and I was maintaining the harmony and in doing all those things, but what I've found is not only to be a resilient leader, but also to be an effective leader - I have to coach my team. I think that probably more important than anything else is me being a coach as a leader, rather than taking all of their problems and solving them. Our team is so much more effective if I'm able to help them take care of the issues and achieve the outcomes that we need to achieve as a group rather than taking on that responsibility myself and I think that that's most definitely led to me being a much more resilient leader as well and modeling that behavior for my team members. I couldn't agree more with that statement and coaching is definitely when leadership comes into play and so you not only improve your resiliency, but now you're growing and developing that team. Right? Right. What is one thing that leaders could do or listening to this to say, all right, I understand I need to be resilient and work life balance. There's so much going on. What one small thing they could start putting in practice right away that you would recommend? I really think it at least identifying, you know, when they're faced with a situation, identifying when they're reacting and when they're responding. Certainly learning to intentionally respond is something that's going to take practice, but I think at least acknowledging, wow, you know what? I'm really reacting to this rather than being very mindful of the situation. I think that that's probably a really good place to start and then really the next thing is just to consider your physical state as you're interfacing with people as you're interfacing with situations. A lot of these things that we talked about, I use actually on my family as well. I have three teenage daughters and so I need a lot of resiliency when I'm communicating with them and I find especially the concept of being in tune with my physical state is very important with them because they certainly are very sensitive. I think just being aware of when am I reacting versus when I am responding and what are the things that I can do to get more of the response rather than the reaction. Yeah, that's great. Even if it's just taking the time. Maybe journaling daily and saying " was I reacting or responding today in this situation". This gets some awareness going. That's extremely powerful. Is there anything else that you think is important to share around the work you're doing around resiliency and how you're applying it? I think it's really important for people to reflect upon what are their needs, what are their needs not only at work or at home or whatever it is. I think that many times we get so caught up and just getting through the day that we really sacrifice a lot of what can be fulfilling for me as an individual, and I think that a lot of us, especially in leadership, we're in these roles because it is fulfilling for us. But I think it's also at the same time really easy to drowned in it basically, especially in medicine. We hear a lot about physician burnout and I think it's because we've worked so hard for so long and we haven't really paid attention to our caregivers. I think that it's a good example for us to be very mindful of ourselves, but I think it's true for everyone. I think people do need to be selfish a little bit and think about their own needs, but I think it's important for us to reflect on what do we need and what are the things that we can do to make the situations conducive to our happiness. And our sense of fulfillment, and I think that that goes a long way to becoming resilient as well. Yeah, that's powerful because if we're not as leaders acting in the way that we want our employees to act, they don't have the right moral model, and to work for a leader that's not resilient and burned out is not a lot of fun. No, it's not. Definitely not helping themselves and they're not helping the people around them. All right. Well thank you so much, Jennifer. I really appreciate you sharing this with us. I love how you're applying this and spreading the word to help others really focus on the importance of resiliency Yes, thank you as well. I appreciate the opportunity. Summary of Key Tips: Reaction versus Response…..you can’t control what is happening to you but you can control how you respond to it.   How? Take in what is happening and making a conscious intentional choice of how you want to behave. This is called Behavioral Awareness & tied to Emotional Resilience. Be aware of your physical state. When you need to be calm: Soften your face, Relax your neck, drop your shoulders, relax your tongue and take a deep breath Self-Regulation Tip: when you are alone, focusing on one point in the room and pay attention to peripheral vision to get more calmness. About our Host: Jill Windelspecht, owner of Talent Specialists Consulting, has spent over 20 years working with leaders at all levels, across multiple industries and countries helping them lead change, make better decisions, implement and create strategic plans that work, become better leaders, develop and motivate talent, and create environments where people and organizations thrive. Leveraging her Masters in NeuroLeadership and Organization Effectiveness she applies science to the workplace in a way that makes it easy to connect, influence and grow your business.  For a FREE Consultation, schedule a time here: Book Time on my Calendar

Organization Effectiveness expert and Mariposa Consulting International Founder Chris Litherland talks with Dan Albaum about how employee engagement is so much more than just a way to improve morale or generate more positive employee survey scores. It is the lifeblood of business performance and your business reaching its fullest potential.

I found Dan Rockwell's blog Leadership Freak (www.leadershipfreak.blog) through The Marshall Memo.  And now I'm hooked. His short but powerful blog posts have become part of my daily routine.  During this conversation, Dan and I talk about the origin of the blog and his ongoing work with leaders through workshops, seminars, and individual coaching sessions.  Here are a couple of notes from his website just to reinforce what a big deal he is:   Inc Magazine Top Fifty Leadership and Management Expert and Top 100 Great Leadership Speakers. American Management Association Top 30 Leader in Business of 2014. According to the Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness, the Leadership Freak blog is the most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet.   We go deep on some big leadership concepts, and we get granular with very practical strategies for being a better leader.  I loved this time with Dan, and I made him promise me a part 2.   You can reach Dan through his blog (www.leadershipfreak.blog) or by Google searching “leadership freak.”   Send your comments, questions, and show ideas to mike@schoolleadershipshow.com.  Consider rating the podcast in itunes and leaving a comment.  And please pass the show along to your colleagues. If you or someone you know would like to sponsor the show, send me an email at mike@schoolleadershipshow.com.  

Welcome to episode #613 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast.  Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #613 - Host: Mitch Joel. There is only one Tom Peters. He's a legend. Literally. For anyone in business, Tom Peters is the gold standard. From his countless bestsellers (In Search of Excellence, Re-Imagine, and on and on) to his incredible public presentations. He's a personal mentor to me (whether he wants to admit it or not) and I can best define him as a "cranky optimist." Tom is back with a brilliant new book (seriously, drop everything and go out and get it) called, The Excellence Dividend - Meeting The Tech Tech With Work That Wows And Jobs. Tom spent a significant amount of his earlier years in California, mainly Silicon Valley (where he was on a list of "100 most powerful people in Silicon Valley"), from 1965-2000. Tom is a civil engineering graduate of Cornell, where he was included in the book The 100 Most Notable Cornellians, and he earned an MBA and a Ph.D. in business at Stanford. He holds multiple honorary doctorates as well and has been honored by dozens of associations in content areas such as management, leadership, quality, human resources, customer service, innovation, marketing, and design. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1966-1970, where he made two deployments to Vietnam (as a combat engineer in the fabled Navy Seabees) and "survived a tour in the Pentagon." He was a White House/OMB drug-abuse advisor in 1973-1974, and then he worked at McKinsey & Co. from 1974-1981, becoming a partner in 1979. He also co-founded McKinsey's now gargantuan Organization Effectiveness practice. In 1981, Tom founded Skunkworks Inc. and The Tom Peters Company. As for his book? Just take a look here. After his many (many) years dealing and consulting with the top brands and business leaders in the world, his latest book, The Excellence Dividend is truly of the moment. From Tom's perch, there is perspective, insight and power that every person in business must pay attention to (and learn from). Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 57:26. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on twitter. Six Pixels of Separation the book is now available. CTRL ALT Delete is now available too! Here is my conversation with Tom Peters. The Excellence Dividend - Meeting The Tech Tech With Work That Wows And Jobs. Re-Imagine. In Search of Excellence. The Tom Peters Company. Follow Tom on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #613 - Host: Mitch Joel. Tags: advertising advertising agency advertising podcast   brand business business blog business book business conversation business leader business podcast consultant consulting cornell customer service design digital marketing digital marketing agency digital marketing blog digital marketing podcast disruption human resources in search of excellence innovation j walter thompson jwt leadership leadership book leadership podcast management management podcast marketing marketing agency marketing blog marketing podcast mckinsey mckinsey and co mirum mirum agency mirum agency blog mirum blog mirum canada mirum in canada mitch joel mitchjoel non fiction book organization effectiveness podcast professional speaker public speaker quality reimagine silicon valley six pixels of separation skunkworks stanford technology the excellence divided the tom peters company tom peters us navy wpp

Founder and Lead Consultant with Mariposa Consulting International, working in Organization Effectiveness, Business Support Services, HR Excellence, Change Management, M&A's and Executive Search & Coaching.  Chris has held senior international HR roles in Honeywell, Intermec Technologies, SAS Institute, and Fujitsu ICL.  An Environmental Studies graduate from Sheffield University, a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, SHRM-SCP and GPHR accredited, and former global advisory board member with SHRM. A regular Judge for: International Business Awards, HR Awards, and a member of Workforce Business Intelligence board. He is a frequent presenter and panelist at global conferences, seminars and webinars.  A keen supporter of charitable causes and organizations including: Save the Children and International Red Cross. Located in Germany for the past 19 years and a long-time mobile worker.

What does a new leader need to know to help shape the future of their firm? Our conversation with Dr. Steven Stowell, Founder & President, Center for Management & Organization Effectiveness.

Join us for Women Lead Radio as, Deanna Potter, your host of Sassy Sales and Business Development, interviews Kat Rippy, Director Organization Development, for The Centre for Organization Effectiveness.  With over 17 years of experience in both private and public sector OD work, she clearly understands from firsthand experience the differences between the two worlds.  Kat will share with us her techniques and philosophy on how to implement and maximize business based strategies that will give new life to your business today! Millions upon millions of dollars are spent in the public sector annually. And many of those dollars are granted to organizations who are based in the private sector.  But understanding what it takes to get your foot in the door and how to “talk the talk and walk the walk” of the public sector is a skill that takes finesse and experience!  How many times have you heard “That would never happen in the public sector?”  What are the biggest differences?  How do you navigate them? Deanna Potter is your host of Sassy Sales and Business Development, a show focused on down and dirty conversations from real women on real challenges in how to sell. As a woman business owner for the last 15 years, Deanna has delivered stellar sales results over the course of three downward markets.

The inaugural edition of SMT Radio features Joel Cataldo, SMT President and Director of Organization Effectiveness and Sales Excellence for Arrow Electronic. Joel talks about SMT and what SMT Radio is all about.Don Spivey, Kendall/Tyco Healthcare's Director of Professional Education talks about how an initiative called ABL, (Activity Based Learning), keeps the training message alive and helps new reps hit the ground running.And, David Lewis, founder and CEO of Pinnacle Performance, discusses how certain methodology used by actors can be beneficial in the sales process.CLICK TO LISTENThe Professional Society for Sales & Marketing Training (SMT) is the ONLY association fully dedicated to accelerating business results for its member organizations by improving sales and marketing performance through training.www.SMT.orgSMT Radio is Produced by The MarComm Store, leaders in the development of sales training reinforcement programs, corporate podcasts, learning incentive programs, robust web design and more. For more information, visit http://www.marcommstore.com/.