Podcasts about Putting People First

Jeffrey Pfeffer has spent decades showing that people-first companies outperform, and just as long watching that evidence lose to habit. His answer is blunt: whether you're cautious about power or thirsty for it, there's no denying its role in the workplace, and ideas without power are just ideas. In this revisited episode, Dart and Jeff explore the purpose of power, the knowing-doing gap, and how to build profits by putting people first.Jeffrey Pfeffer is the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he has taught since 1979. He is the author of several books, including The Human Equation, Dying for a Paycheck, and 7 Rules of Power.In this episode, Dart and Jeff discuss:- Why most of us are ambivalent about power- Why a big title doesn't make you powerful- Why ideas alone don't change anything- The seven rules, and which one matters most- Why we never pick the leaders we say we want- Why evidence keeps losing to habit- Getting ideas past people who can ignore you- Why HR keeps losing the power game- Can you have power and put people first?- And other topics…Jeffrey Pfeffer is the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he has taught since 1979. He previously taught at the University of Illinois and the University of California, Berkeley, and has been a visiting professor at Harvard Business School, London Business School, Singapore Management University, and IESE. He is the author or co-author of several books, including The Human Equation, The Knowing-Doing Gap, Leadership BS, Dying for a Paycheck, and 7 Rules of Power. His work has been cited more than 200,000 times. He hosts the Pfeffer on Power podcast and has taught a MasterClass since 2025.Resources Mentioned:Jeff's Books,7 Rules of Power: https://www.amazon.com/7-Rules-Power-Pfeffer-Jeffrey/dp/1800751281The Human Equation: Building Profits by Putting People First: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Equation-Building-Profits-Putting/dp/0875848419Dying for a Paycheck: How Modern Management Harms Employee Health and Company Performance, and What We Can Do About It: https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Paycheck-Management-Employee-Performance/dp/0062800922Leadership BS: Fixing Workplaces and Careers One Truth at a Time: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-BS-Fixing-Workplaces-Careers/dp/0062383167The Knowing-Doing Gap: How Smart Companies Turn Knowledge into Action (with Robert Sutton): https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Doing-Gap-Companies-Knowledge-Action/dp/B00DEK8PAAChimpanzee Politics: Power and Sex among Apes, by Frans de Waal: https://www.amazon.com/Chimpanzee-Politics-Power-among-Apes/dp/0801886562Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert B. Cialdini: https://www.amazon.com/Influence-Psychology-Persuasion-Robert-Cialdini/dp/006124189XConnect with Jeff:Website: https://jeffreypfeffer.com/Pfeffer on Power podcast: https://jeffreypfeffer.com/pfeffer-on-power/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-pfeffer-57a01b6X: https://x.com/JeffreyPfefferStanford GSB: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/jeffrey-pfefferWork with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

This week Andrew talks with Ziosk CEO Rhonda Levene. Rhonda has more than three decades of leadership experience and is intentional about fostering a people-first culture built upon transparency, continuous learning, & helping teams find their footing through major change. You'll hear powerful ideas on how to grow your career, how to lead (even when you're a self-proclaimed introvert), & what it takes to leap confidently into new challenges. This conversation is about putting people first — even when technology is at the center of what you do. ** Follow Andrew **Instagram: @AndrewMoses123X: @andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletterDISCLAIMER: This podcast is solely for educational & entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

Our guest this episode is Alex Dimitriu, Product Director at White Stuff, whose 30-year buying career has taken her through some of the UK's best-known retailers, including M&S, House of Fraser, New Look and Miss Selfridge, buying across menswear, womenswear and childrenswear. Alex also had one of the most legendary send-offs from M&S, with former colleagues gathering on a freezing January night to sing her off- a testament to the kind of leader she has become.Alex's route into retail wasn't conventional. She began her career as a French teacher in Tower Hamlets before taking a leap of faith at 28, accepting a significant pay cut to join M&S as a Buying Admin Assistant in hosiery. It's a story that proves there isn't one path into buying and one that sparks a wider conversation about why passion, curiosity and commercial instinct are just as valuable as a traditional retail degree.Throughout the episode, we explore how the buying role has transformed over the past three decades. From the hierarchical buying floors of the 1990s to today's fast-paced, multi-channel retail landscape, Alex reflects on why buyers are expected to wear more hats than ever before. Balancing product, sustainability, supply chains, strategy and leadership, often all at once. We also discuss what great leadership really looks like, why putting people before product creates stronger teams, and how M&S successfully reinvented itself by taking bigger design risks while staying true to its customer.Whether you're just starting your buying career or leading a large team, Alex shares honest advice on building resilience, backing yourself when opportunities arise, and why there are no shortcuts to becoming a great buyer- the foundations you build early on will shape the rest of your career.Three Key Takeaways1. There isn't one route into buying.Alex's journey from French teacher to Product Director is proof that successful buyers don't all follow the same path. Curiosity, resilience, commercial instinct and a willingness to learn can be just as valuable as a traditional retail background.2. Great buyers put people first.The strongest leaders create environments where teams feel supported, trusted and empowered to grow. Alex shares why authenticity, mentorship and building genuine relationships have been at the heart of her leadership style throughout her career.3. Buying is more complex than ever before.Today's buyers are responsible for far more than selecting products. From managing global supply chains and sustainability to balancing data with creativity and leading cross-functional teams, the role has evolved into one of the most varied and strategic positions in retail.Support the showIf you've liked this episode please rate, follow, subscribe and share :) - and if you already have, thank you! It honestly really helps to keep this going and growing!Follow us @buyingandbeyond on Instagram Send us a DM or email hello@buyingandbeyond.co.ukWe also have a retail buyers membership @jointhebuyersclub  Find out more at www.jointhebuyersclub.co.ukAutumn fair coffee meet up- come and meet us at Autumn fair at our coffee meet up and podcast live, see link below for all the details on how to sign up:  https://www.autumnfair.com/buying-beyond?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=buying_beyond_channels&utm_campaign=buying_beyondIf you'd like to show a little more love, then head here to give us just a little bit *extra* and show us your support :) thank you!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300060/support

Growing a business isn't just about strategy, systems or structure. As organisations grow, founders often discover that the biggest obstacle isn't the market. It's themselves. In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent is joined by Peter Rimmer, founder of Tusk Consulting, to explore why scaling successfully requires founders to evolve alongside their businesses. Peter shares why organisation design should start with people rather than process, how founders can overcome the fear of letting go, and why creating a culture where both hiring and leaving are positive experiences is essential for long term growth. One standout message from the conversation: "The biggest barriers to growth are often the conversations leadership teams aren't having."   In this episode we discuss: Why organisation design must combine strategy, operating model and human dynamics. The warning signs that your current business model has reached the end of its first growth curve. Why founders often struggle to let go of the approaches that originally made them successful. How to build the confidence to recruit for the business you want, not just the one you have today. The transition from being the person with all the answers to becoming a leader who enables others to think. How Nancy Klein's Thinking Environment helps leadership teams make better decisions together. Why culture should actively manage both successful recruitment and positive exits. How a clear Employee Value Proposition creates trust from day one. Why former employees can become some of your strongest ambassadors. Peter's own entrepreneurial journey from HR into organisation design consultancy.   About Peter Rimmer Peter Rimmer is the founder of Tusk Consulting, a consultancy specialising in human first organisation design. Working primarily with charities, social enterprises and purpose led organisations ranging from around 50 to more than 5,000 employees, Peter helps leadership teams align strategy, structure and culture so organisations can grow sustainably. Rather than relying purely on data or process redesign, Peter focuses on the quality of leadership conversations and the human dynamics that ultimately determine whether strategy succeeds.   The one key thing... Scaling doesn't require founders to have more control. It requires them to build the confidence to let go, develop others and create an organisation that can succeed without depending on them.   Smart90 G90 Summit Most founders I speak to feel busy but stuck; plenty happening, but not always clear on what genuinely matters most this quarter. If that's you, the G90 Summit is worth a look. A structured half day where we work through everything competing for your attention, get clear on the three to five things that must happen in the next 90 days, then commit to them and build the system to make sure they actually happen. Quarterly, virtual and just £97 per seat. Find out more at Smart90.co.uk/summit.   Connect If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe to ScaleUp Radio wherever you listen to podcasts. If you know someone with an inspiring ScaleUp story, we'd love to hear from them. You can nominate a future guest via the details in the ScaleUp Radio show notes.   Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for. If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin You can get in touch with Kevin here: kevin@biz-smart.co.uk   Peter can be found here: https://tuskconsulting.co.uk/ peter.rimmer@tuskconsulting.co.uk   Resources: Range by David Epstein - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/range-how-generalists-triumph-in-a-specialized-world-david-epstein/35c1839e592e618a?ean=9781035053049&bkshp-astro=t  

Ralph welcomes Robert Reich (professor of Public Policy and former Secretary of Labor) to discuss his "Pledge to Make America Affordable Again." Then, Ralph speaks to Derek Shearer (former economic policy adviser and US Ambassador to Finland) about his recent work, "A Bold Economic Program for America."Robert Reich is Emeritus Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. He has served in three national administrations, including as secretary of labor under President Bill Clinton. Mr Reich has written eighteen books, including The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It, The Common Good, Supercapitalism, and Coming up Short: A Memoir of My America. He is co-founder of Inequality Media, co-founder of the Economic Policy Institute, and co-founding editor of The American Prospect.Democrats have an opportunity now to talk to the working class about—and not just the working class, the middle class too—about prices, about affordability in ways that are terribly important and meaningful and that really could get prices down or at least stop the onslaught of inflation. And also that are very, very consistent with what we believe as Democrats, as progressives, as people who want to see the nation move back toward its pursuit of social justice.Robert ReichYou can bet that the right, the apologists for wealth in this country are going to say, “Oh, no, no, no, don't do that because wealthy people will leave the country!” I mean, what they always do reflexively is say, “If you do that, we'll leave.” And I say in California the same thing I would say about a national wealth tax—if they want to leave, let them leave. But they're not going to leave because there are so many advantages to staying in California in terms of: this is where a lot of the high tech talent actually is. This is where the infrastructure for high tech is already. The climate, as I talk to you, I'm looking at a beautiful day out here. You know, who wants to leave California? And if you are a billionaire, and you are just so intent on leaving California because of this one very, very minor tax, then frankly, goodbye.Robert ReichI am a believer, though, in the common sense of the American people. Now, if that makes me naive, if that makes me gullible, so be it. But I think at the end of the line, the bottom line here is that the American people will make a decision starting with the midterm elections coming up in just 96 days (something like that). And those elections are going to be critical in terms of trying to constrain Trump and the people, the sycophants and lapdogs behind him and Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and all these people who are ripping the social contract to shreds. And I think that the one way that (this brings us back to my pledge, my affordability pledge for Democrats), I think one way the Democrats can be sure to get the House back and maybe even possibly the Senate in 96, 97 days, is to pledge to make America affordable again. And using these 10 particular steps that are widely, widely supported.Robert ReichDerek Shearer served as the US Ambassador to Finland from 1994 to 1997. Previously, he worked in government at the national, state, and local levels, including the founding board of directors of the National Consumer Cooperative Bank in 1978 and Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in 1993. He is emeritus Chevalier Professor of Diplomacy and World Affairs at Occidental College and Diplomat in Residence at Occidental for 2025-26. During the 1992 presidential campaign, Ambassador Shearer was a senior policy adviser to Bill Clinton and helped to write the campaign's economic program, Putting People First. He has continued this policy work by co-authoring the comprehensive proposal A Bold Economic Program for America and exploring its political path forward in his recent article, Planning for the Day After Trump.The point of our program is not that it should be endorsed in its entirety. It's almost meant to be a discussion document to show what is possible—that this can be done. It doesn't require some dramatic change in the way the government operates. It just demands a change in priorities and some new lawsDerek ShearerYou can't get to those issues until you are actually in the government. And if we don't win back the House and at least have a shot at winning back the Senate, talking about these issues while Trump and the MAGA Republican Party controls the government (and might continue to control it), makes us feel good, but it doesn't change anything. What I've learned about the so-called leaders of the party is you don't really expect them to lead. They will follow when they see where the voters are going. And they'll also follow when they see if there is a Presidential candidate who takes off on these kinds of issues…I don't expect the leadership to lead on these issues. So I don't rail against them. Because what I'm doing (and I'm doing it with a lot of different people out there, including a lot of young people) is trying to find good candidates, provide them with economic ideas to run on, and then hope that we win back the House and that these kinds of then-elected officials who share our viewpoint become the Democratic Party. I mean, that's how you do these things. If we don't win these elections, then we're just kind of crying in the wilderness.Derek ShearerLet's Start the RevolutionTools for Displacing the Corporate State and Building a Country that Works for the PeopleIn his latest eye-opening exploration, political maverick Ralph Nader dissects the astonishing twists and turns of the 2020 presidential election, a race that left the nation on the edge of its seat. Although Joe Biden clinched victory with a substantial popular vote lead, Nader unveils the precarious nature of the outcome, where a mere 100,000 votes in key swing states could have catapulted Donald Trump back to the presidency. Get your copy here.News 8/7/26* This week, a new wave of Democratic primaries were held, most notably in the state of Michigan. In the closely watched Senate primary, which came down to a two-way race, Bernie Sanders-backed progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed emerged triumphant. Some have played up the fact that his opponent, Congresswoman Haley Stevens, overperformed relative to her polling in an attempt to downplay the significance of El-Sayed's victory. Yet, this narrative ignores the fact that Stevens enjoyed the backing of the Democratic Establishment and AIPAC, which gave her an 12-to-1 spending advantage according to Axios, and that she ran misleading ads that made it seem as though former President Barack Obama had endorsed her campaign. Viewed in this light, it is clear just how impressive El-Sayed's victory – statewide, in a must-win swing state for Democrats – is. El-Sayed will now face off against former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the general election.* In Detroit, the left scored another major win with the victory of Donavan McKinney. McKinney, a DSA member and Michigan state representative, won his primary race against incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar in Michigan's 13th congressional district, the Detroit Free Press reports. Thanedar, a millionaire businessman, was a DSA member but left over disagreements over Israel. Thanedar fought hard to keep this seat, which he won in 2022, and was supported by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries despite many members of the Congressional Black Caucus supporting McKinney. Given that this is a heavily Democratic district, McKinney is essentially guaranteed a seat in the next Congress, bringing the number of DSA-backed House Members to an unprecedented high of seven. Moreover, between McKinney and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, the city of Detroit will now enjoy all DSA representation in Congress.* In Michigan's seventh congressional district, progressive climate activist and co-founder of the Sunrise Movement William Lawrence pulled out a win in his primary as well. NBC notes that Lawrence defeated his two more moderate opponents, retired Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam and former Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink, in part by aggressively criticizing the construction of new AI data centers. Some have alleged that Lawrence received support from Republicans using dark money to boost his campaign because they believe him to be an easier candidate to defeat in the general election. However, the Hillary Clinton campaign's “pied piper” strategy to boost Donald Trump in 2016 proves that this is ever a risky strategy. Michigan's seventh district is seen as a critical battleground seat. Donald Trump won the district by just one single percentage point in 2024.* In more data center news from the Midwest, Hell Gate reports former New York City Mayor Eric Adams was in “Wisconsin Rapids—population 18,654—trying to convince residents that they should allow a real estate developer to build a data center in the heart of their town.” In a video of his pitch, the townspeople can be seen heckling, booing and shouting down the former Mayor, with attendees saying “You belong in prison!” and “You're here to steal our water!” Community activist Kaitlyn Federwitz is quoted in this piece saying “Our whole town does not want him here at all,” adding “We want our resources to be properly safeguarded, our farmers to be protected, our waterways protected.” The Wisconsin Rapids economy had been largely dependent on a local mill, which closed its doors in 2020; Federwitz spoke to this, arguing that “When the mill closed, we lost 900 jobs. We're aware we need jobs and industry in our city.” However, she added that the people of Wisconsin Rapids are “not willing to accept that a data center is the answer to that problem.”* In more news from the midwest, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has published a new op-ed in Newsweek contending that “Democrats Must Pick a Side: Billionaires or Working-Class.” Fain cited numerous examples of Democrats in powers betraying their working class supporters, from NAFTA to modern governors like Abigail Spanberger of Virginia vetoing collective bargaining rights for public-sector workers. He criticized Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in particular for vetoing “nine bills restoring pensions, lowering health care costs, and restoring bargaining rights for public-sector workers,” after “Michigan Democrats fought an 18-month legal battle to force the bills to the governor's desk.” He claims that “When the courts finally ordered [the bills] delivered, Whitmer vetoed all nine the same day—without so much as a phone call to legislative leaders or the unions that helped elect her.” He ends this piece with a call for “every elected official and candidate to…[reject] corporate PAC money,” and “adopt a platform that addresses the needs of working-class people.” This clear-eyed, laser focus on the working class is what has put Fain into conversation for a 2028 presidential run by some on the populist left, particularly if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ultimately declines to run. A recent article in POLITICO quotes Bhaskar Sunkara, the 2020 Sanders surrogate and former vice chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, saying “If he's willing to run, [Fain] might be the best candidate for the left…Since he's progressive but very much says his egalitarian value system comes from his Christianity, [he] can speak in a moral language that can reach more independents than other candidates, and I think it would set a good precedent for labor.”* For the DSA left, all eyes now turn to Wisconsin, where Francesca Hong's campaign for the gubernatorial nomination continues to pick up steam. Just this week, per Wis Politics, Hong picked up the endorsement of the SEIU Wisconsin Healthcare and Service Workers. In their endorsement statement, SEIU Wisconsin called Hong “a longtime advocate and fighter for the working class,” who is “committed to building back strong labor protections by overturning Act 10 and so-called ‘Right-to-Work' laws, expanding Badgercare, and abolishing poverty wages in Wisconsin.” The union added that Hong's “support for a $20 minimum wage, adopting family-centered policies such as paid family leave and affordable child care, and enacting much-needed regulations on corporate monopolies make her the clear choice for all Wisconsinites, not just the wealthy.” Hong currently leads in the polls, despite the sitting Democratic Governor's attempts to boost her primary rival, David Crowley. Both Hong and Crowley have racked up labor support, though Crowley decidedly leads among the building trades and firefighter unions.* In St. Louis, the left experienced its biggest setback this cycle, with former Congresswoman Cori Bush losing her comeback bid against Congressman Wesley Bell by a large margin. Bush was ousted in 2024 as part of “a broader strategy by AIPAC to unseat Israel's sharpest critics in Congress, including the ‘Squad,' which Bush was a part of,” per the Missouri Independent. This piece notes that AIPAC spent over $8 million to oust Bush in that cycle and outside groups spent $7.2 million on Bell's behalf this year. Bell's official campaign outspent Bush's by a margin well over 10 to 1. Bush is the first candidate backed by National DSA to lose their race in 2026, which, while disappointing in this case, is a stunning testament to the track record of the group.* In a totally different part of the country, this week Julian Beaudion, the Democratic nominee for Senate in South Dakota, dropped out of the race. Beaudion cited personal hardships for himself and his family in his statement of withdrawal citing a recent house fire. However, many see this as an acknowledgement that the independent candidate in this race, veteran and former park ranger Brian Bengs, has a better chance of defeating incumbent Republican Senator Mike Rounds in a head-to-head matchup. This dynamic has been playing out in other states; Democratic Senate candidates have dropped out to clear the way for independents in Nebraska and Idaho already and there is immense pressure on the Democratic nominee in Montana to do the same. For his part, Beaudion will not endorse either candidate in South Dakota, according to KELOLAND News, but South Dakota Searchlight reports the South Dakota Democratic Party will not replace Beaudion on the ballot, giving the greenlight for Democrats to coalesce around Bengs in the general election.* In another primary election story, Lehigh Valley Public Media is out with a story on the strange dynamic emerging in Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district. According to this story, this race – between incumbent Republican Ryan Mackenzie and his Democratic challenger Bob Brooks, who seems to have done the impossible by getting Bernie Sanders and Josh Shapiro on the same side in a primary – has been upended by the entry of one Andrew Tupone. Mr. Tupone, a former Republican candidate, is running on the Green Party ballot line and claims to have “joined the Green Party this spring, drawn by its environmental policies on water conservancy and opposition to data centers, after growing disillusioned with both major parties.” Yet, apparently, “Green Party leaders warned in a statement this month that a wave of candidates may be posing as party members across the state.” Chris Robinson, a Green party spokesman, claims that “The party hasn't endorsed any congressional candidates in Pennsylvania and has never heard from Tupone.” Robinson adds that he “looked at [Tupone's] Facebook page, and he seems like he's a nice Republican.” According to LVPM, “a third-party candidate wouldn't need to move the needle much,” to influence the outcome of the election, noting that the current Congressman defeated the Democratic incumbent, Rep. Susan Wild by just 1 percentage point, in 2024, while “Tim Silfies, the last third-party congressional candidate to appear on a Lehigh Valley ballot, earned 8,011 votes, or 3 percent of the vote, in 2018.”* Finally, in more third party news, POLITICO reports several leading figures on the anti-MAGA right – including Congressman Thomas Massie, former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and commentator Tucker Carlson – convened last weekend to “[sow] the seeds for a future third-party political organization…aimed at undercutting the Republican establishment.” This gang of three, joined by former Trump national security official Joe Kent, are particularly incensed by the president's intervention in Iran, with Greene writing “We said no more foreign wars and we meant it and supported Donald Trump because he made that promise. But he's betrayed us all.” This group is reportedly mulling a right-wing, third-party presidential campaign in 2028. While Carlson has declined to launch a presidential bid in the past, despite urging from within his circle, a sprawling new “10-point vision for America” he debuted during a recent stream implies that he is increasingly interested in articulating an alternative vision of right-wing politics from those espoused by Trump. This manifesto, as reported by Axios, includes everything from declassifying records on the JFK assasination and 9/11 to enforcing universal sobriety to “halting immigration until the effects of AI become clearer.” We will be watching closely to see if this effort moves forward or peters out as has been the pattern with other recent third party attempts.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

I'm excited to share the 46th episode of This is Ag! featuring Joseph Mallobox, Vice President of Human Resources at Ippolito International. Born and raised in Gonzales, California, Joseph grew up surrounded by agriculture, even though he originally thought his future would take him far away from the Salinas Valley. Instead, agriculture pulled him back in, leading him into a career in human resources that has now spanned more than 20 years. Throughout the conversation, Joseph shares his perspective on leadership, the realities of agriculture, and the importance of building strong relationships within the workplace. From navigating the seasonal transitions between Salinas and Yuma to managing workforce shortages, immigration concerns, and the demands of a fast-moving industry, Joseph gives an honest look into the operational and people side of agriculture that many outside the industry rarely see. Joseph also talks about the culture within agriculture and why it feels more like family than business. He shares how agriculture's unpredictability - driven daily by weather, harvest timing, and changing conditions - creates a level of teamwork, commitment, and connection that is difficult to find anywhere else. The conversation highlights the passion behind the people who work in agriculture and the responsibility leaders carry in supporting employees while helping companies and communities succeed. The episode also explores Joseph's family history, including his grandfather's journey from Pakistan to California in the early 1900s to pursue farming in the Imperial Valley. Joseph reflects on how that history shaped his connection to agriculture and his appreciation for the sacrifices and opportunities that built the communities we know today. Ippolito International: https://www.qvproduce.com Kirti Mutatkar, President and CEO of UnitedAg. Reach me at kmutatkar@unitedag.org, www.linkedin.com/in/kirtimutatkar UnitedAg website - www.unitedag.org UnitedAg Health and Wellness Centers - https://www.unitedag.org/health-benefits/united-agricultural-benefit-trust/health-centers/ Episode Contributors - Joseph Mallobox, Kirti Mutatkar, Dave Visaya, Mickayla Ursini The episode is also sponsored by Brent Eastman Insurance Services Inc. - https://brenteastman.com Blue Shield of California - https://www.blueshieldca.com Elite Medical - https://www.elitecorpmed.com Gallagher - https://www.ajg.com/ SAIN Medical - https://sainmedical.com/ MDI Network - https://www.mdinetworx.com/about-us

This interview features Tanya Richmond, a social worker and consultant specializing in person-centered practices, which focus on understanding individuals—especially those with intellectual, developmental, or age-related vulnerabilities—by balancing what is important to them (their preferences, values, and sense of purpose) with what is important for them (their health and safety). Richmond explains that truly person-centered support requires deep listening, observation, and structured skills—such as "good day/bad day" analysis and understanding routines—to uncover what matters most to individuals, even when they cannot communicate verbally. She discusses her career progression into this field, her work training organizations, and the development of interactive e-learning courses designed to teach these practices to caregivers, professionals, and families. The conversation highlights the importance of empowering individuals to direct their own lives, improving caregiver confidence and reducing burnout, and adapting training to meet the needs of aging populations and people with disabilities. Richmond concludes by emphasizing three key principles: listen first to understand the person, focus on strengths rather than limitations, and promote inclusion and belonging so individuals can fully participate in their communities.

Today's episode might sound a little bit different, but it's a really important conversation. Steve sits down with Emily Holyoake, co-founder of Not A Standard and the brain behind the FRAME Network, to talk about the human harm of cyber attacks, gender-based violence, tech-facilitated abuse, and diversity in the cybersecurity industry. Steve also asks Emily to envision the future of the cyber workforce, one that creates safety for society and people, not just machines and data. Key Takeaways: Every attack begins and ends with a human and a breach can have an existential impact on people's lives. Attribution too often is aimed at individual humans, when we should look at the systems that enabled the person to cause the harm. Diversity within your teams enables a richer environment for problem-solving. Tune in to hear more about: The SAFE Framework (1:57) Why Emily pen-tests her personal life – and why you should, too (18:44) Building a cyber workforce for a safer society (20:56) Standout Quotes: “A person clicks on a phishing link that results in a breach. So we blame the individual instead of thinking what did the system, literally or figuratively, allow to happen that meant that person clicked on that link? But we think we've got to find the root cause. So we pick a human rather than thinking about what the system enabled.” - Emily Holyoake “Every attack begins and ends with a human, fundamentally. In security, we talk so often about people being the weakest link. Fair enough, right? You can have all the technical controls in the world and it just takes one person to break that. But we wouldn't have this business, we wouldn't have this culture, we wouldn't have anything without these people. And so people are, if anything, our greatest asset.” - Emily Holyoake “When you have a diverse group of people thinking about the same problem in different ways from different backgrounds, different experiences, you're going to get an infinitely richer understanding or solution to a problem.” - Emily Holyoake Read the transcript of this episodeSubscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcastsConnect with us on LinkedIn and TwitterFrom the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

Today's episode might sound a little bit different, but it's a really important conversation. Steve sits down with Emily Holyoake, co-founder of Not A Standard and the brain behind the FRAME Network, to talk about the human harm of cyber attacks, gender-based violence, tech-facilitated abuse, and diversity in the cybersecurity industry. Steve also asks Emily to envision the future of the cyber workforce, one that creates safety for society and people, not just machines and data. Key Takeaways: Every attack begins and ends with a human and a breach can have an existential impact on people's lives. Attribution too often is aimed at individual humans, when we should look at the systems that enabled the person to cause the harm. Diversity within your teams enables a richer environment for problem-solving. Tune in to hear more about: The SAFE Framework (1:57) Why Emily pen-tests her personal life – and why you should, too (18:44) Building a cyber workforce for a safer society (20:56) Standout Quotes: “A person clicks on a phishing link that results in a breach. So we blame the individual instead of thinking what did the system, literally or figuratively, allow to happen that meant that person clicked on that link? But we think we've got to find the root cause. So we pick a human rather than thinking about what the system enabled.” - Emily Holyoake “Every attack begins and ends with a human, fundamentally. In security, we talk so often about people being the weakest link. Fair enough, right? You can have all the technical controls in the world and it just takes one person to break that. But we wouldn't have this business, we wouldn't have this culture, we wouldn't have anything without these people. And so people are, if anything, our greatest asset.” - Emily Holyoake “When you have a diverse group of people thinking about the same problem in different ways from different backgrounds, different experiences, you're going to get an infinitely richer understanding or solution to a problem.” - Emily Holyoake Read the transcript of this episodeSubscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcastsConnect with us on LinkedIn and TwitterFrom the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

What if the hours we guard for ourselves are the very hours we owe to the people we love? We dig into the gap between what we claim to value and what our calendars reveal, challenging the easy refuge of “me time” when marriage, parenting, and community call for presence. Through Mark 6, we follow Jesus from crowded shores to quiet prayer, drawing a line between rest that restores and rest that numbs. Five loaves and two fish become a blueprint for service: bring what you have, bless it, and watch it multiply for others.We build on Psalm 40 to practice patience in an age that rewards outrage. Waiting is not retreat; it is the discipline that keeps courage from burning out. We honor first responders and those who carry burdens in public, then ask what that courage looks like at home: screens down, apologies quick, promises kept. Words matter, too. Proverbs calls godly speech a life-giving fountain, so we measure our talk by whether it heals, steadies, and points to hope.History adds gravity. John Adams warns that republics rest on private virtue and a passion for the common good. When comfort outranks character, liberty thins. We name the stakes without flinching, then point to a path as old as faith: prayer that quiets the heart, service that chooses people over pastimes, and habits that align love with action. Listen for a clear, practical audit of time and attention, scriptural anchors that reframe rest, and a candid case that freedom at scale begins with fidelity at home.If this conversation helps you realign your hours with your highest loves, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review so others can find the show.#DailyScripture #JohnAdams #1776Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe Countryside Book Series https://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2

In the fourth episode of our Building Successful Coaching Cultures series, host, Rosie Nice talks to Charlotte Hurst to reflect on her time leading Farsight Consulting and how a simple intention - to build a great place to work and deliver outstanding client outcomes - evolved into a deeply embedded coaching culture. Despite not starting with a grand design, the company expanded from a small tight-knit team into an organisation of more than 140 people, where coaching became the backbone of how quality, learning and growth were sustained.   'We realized more and more over time that using coaching almost as the like the micro process would enable us to provide high performing people who could work with clients at scale and in a in a cost-effective way.'   Charlotte shares how giving everyone a coach who wasn't their line manager created space for honest reflection, stronger ownership and real psychological safety. Rather than sitting on the sidelines, coaching became woven into recruitment, project delivery, feedback and career progression. Regular, structured conversations ensured that development kept pace with rapid scaling, while experienced coaches mentored new ones to create a powerful multiplier effect across the business.   From navigating hyper-growth to adapting through the pandemic, Charlotte explains why a coaching culture is never the end goal in itself. It's the mechanism that enables people to thrive, supports consistent performance and results, and helps an organisation stay resilient when circumstances change. Listeners will come away with practical ideas for embedding coaching into the everyday rhythm of work and for aligning it with values, learning and long-term strategy.   You will learn ·       The significance of embedding coaching as a skill within the broader organizational framework. ·       The four principles Farsight Consulting maintained all through their growth ·       Recruitment strategies focused on potential and core capabilities rather than just experience.   Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us bring you more valuable content.   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:   https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-building-coaching-cultures-people-first-business-success   **Join us for the AC 2026 Global Conference:

Kevin Patrick, ERP leader and Certified Dream Manager, joins The Manufacturing Employer to share hard-won lessons from his career to date. Drawing on his journey from the shop floor to leading more than 120 ERP deployments, Kevin reveals why successful systems aren't just about technology, but instead how they hinge on human engagement, trust and personal growth. He discusses the consequences of employee disengagement, the transformative power of trust-based leadership and the business impact of connecting personal dreams to organizational success. This episode touches on Kevin's experiences in recovery, how vulnerability reshapes leadership and explores the Dream Manager philosophy as a path to reducing turnover and fostering lasting employee loyalty.

On today's Daily Detroit, our conversations is with Joanna Whaley, a Democrat running in the primary for State House District 2, covering Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and Southgate. Whaley is not a typical candidate. She's a former evangelical pastor, a seminary-trained theologian, a clinical spiritual care provider in a hospital, and a trans woman who has spent the last several years doing LGBTQ+ rights work inside religious spaces across Michigan and beyond.​ In this candid conversation, Whaley shares how pressure from both faith communities and local organizers pushed her from the pulpit toward politics.. and why she finally said yes. For her, she says the job is less about making viral clips and more about showing up in rooms where people don't always agree with her — then staying long enough to hear what they actually need.​ The discussion also touches on the "K-shaped" economy we're in and what that looks like in inner-ring suburbs that helped build Metro Detroit's middle class but now feel ignored by Lansing. Whaley details what she's hearing at doors and coffee hours: workers stuck in multiple part-time jobs, ACA premiums and deductibles spiking, and residents who are wary of being left holding the bag again.  That includes a proposed AI data center near the iconic tire along I‑94.​ There's a lot in about 20 minutes to unpack, and I hope you get something interesting out of it.  Her campaign website: https://www.joannawhaley.com/ Free coffee and conversation, this Saturday morning the 17th at the studio: https://www.facebook.com/share/14XWN3tcPNo/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=df538dae2e144431  

Send us a textThe ground is moving under our feet, and that's exactly why this conversation matters. We sit down with Sandy Carter to unpack a practical path through the AI hype: start with outcomes, feed models with clean, structured data, and never skip the human change that decides whether an initiative sticks or stalls. From executive playbooks to frontline tactics, we get specific about what works, what fails, and how to build trust when synthetic media blurs what's real.We dive into the convergence of AI and blockchain and why verification is becoming a core product feature. Deepfakes and misinformation are not just PR problems—they are customer experience problems. Provenance, identity, and ownership give teams a way to show their work and earn belief. Then we turn to discovery. SEO still matters, but GEO—generative engine optimization—is stealing the spotlight. Executives increasingly ask LLMs for the “top five” solutions and stop there. To make that list, brands need credible signals in the places models pull from: thoughtful Reddit threads, up-to-date Wikipedia entries, technical explainers, and answers crafted for natural questions, not just keywords. We talk tactics, from UTMs for answer engines to content designed for prompts, entities, and clarity.The future is humans plus machines. Agents collaborate, robots learn by watching, and even a pizza-delivery humanoid sparks new questions: if the robot selects the drink, who does the brand persuade—the family or the agent? As homes and workplaces adapt to new hardware, marketers will build for both human preference and agent defaults. Through it all, Sandy's message stays grounded: align AI to real business value, protect what must remain private, open what should be discoverable, and communicate clearly so people understand the why, the how, and the benefit.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on November 26, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here:  https://webdrie.net/why-winning-with-ai-starts-with-business-outcomes-clean-data-and-putting-people-first/If this conversation gave you a roadmap for smarter AI strategy, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick 5-star review so others can find it too. Your feedback shapes what we explore next...........................................................................

In this episode of Learning Matters, host Doug Wooldridge sits down with Dr. Katie Campbell, Senior Director of Learning and Talent Management at a Fortune 1000 data and financial services company.Dr. Campbell shares how she's reimagining leadership development—moving beyond the traditional Nine Box model to create a values-driven, data-informed approach that actually builds stronger leaders.From embracing AI with a human touch to designing learning experiences that truly align with business goals, Katie offers practical strategies for anyone shaping the future of work and learning.You'll hear about:✅ Rethinking succession planning and leadership pipelines✅ How to make learning programs more human-centered✅ Practical ways to drive AI adoption in the workplace✅ Why values-based assessment beats one-size-fits-all models✅ Katie's personal journey—and the advice she'd give her younger selfWhether you're a learning leader, HR professional, or simply passionate about talent development, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about the role of learning in a rapidly changing world.

In this episode of Workforce 4.0, Ann Wyatt interviews Hendrik Stoltz, CEO of Automated Industrial Robotics (or AIR). They discuss Hendrik's journey from South Africa to the USA, his experiences in the robotics industry, and the importance of cultural transformation within organizations. The conversation delves into the challenges of acquisitions, the significance of employee retention, and the future of work with technology integration. Hendrik emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence in leadership and offers advice for the next generation of professionals. Join us for this week's conversation packed with tips on how people are the center of your business and how acquisitions can integrate products and people- seamlessly.In This Episode:-00:00: Introduction to Workforce 4.0-00:30: Welcoming Hendrik Stoltz of AIR on Workforce 4.0-03:10: Hendrik's Journey and Experience in Robotics-05:58: Cultural Transformation and Team Development-08:53: Acquisitions and Integrations in Business-11:41: Employee Value Proposition and Retention-14:24: Future of Work and Technology Integration-17:07: Leadership and Emotional Intelligence-19:58: Advice for the Next Generation-22:41:Final Thoughts and Networking Opportunities-33:28: Workforce 4.0 OutroMore About Hendrik:Hendrik Stoltz is a globally experienced business leader in advanced automation, packaging, and industrial technology, with over 25 years of executive leadership across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. As President of Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR)—an Ares Management portfolio company—he has led transformational restructuring, diversification, and value-creation initiatives, driving operational excellence and sustainable growth. Hendrik's career spans leadership roles in multinational firms such as Elopak, where he oversaw global capital equipment operations across multiple continents, and Totally Automated Systems (TA Systems), where he integrated engineering innovation with digital performance management. Renowned for his people-centered, coaching-based leadership, he builds resilient, high-performing teams and cultures that thrive on accountability, innovation, and collaboration. With a foundation in mechanical engineering and multiple patents to his name, Hendrik combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight—applying state-of-the-art automation and data-driven technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and competitiveness in complex global manufacturing environments. To learn more about Hendrik, connect with him here.

This episode of Food Talk features two conversations from Food Tank's first annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit in Washington D.C. First Congressmember Nikki Budzinski, who represents Illinois' 13th District, joins Dani to talk about the legislation that's needed to connect local farmers with food pantries and the hunger crisis that's about to worsen as we hurtle toward the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding cliff. Then Congressmember Shontel Brown, who represents Ohio's 11th District, sits down with Politico's Marcia Brown to talk about her own experience relying on SNAP, dispelling myths around those reliant on nutrition assistance programs, and what she's learned through her meetings with family farmers who are looking for more certainty in chaotic times. This event was held in partnership with the Global Food Institute at GW, the Culinary Institute of America, and Jose Andres, in collaboration with Driscoll's, Meatable, and Oatly. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

In this episode, Eric Lenard, VP of Global Services Finance at Johnson & Johnson, speaks with Jen Knox Shanahan about how courageous leadership means staying true to your values, embracing risk, and leading with empathy. He reflects on his own growth, the importance of celebrating people as well as results, and how a culture of […]

Join Will Humphreys on this insightful episode of the Will Power Podcast with special guest Bob Herrmann, a pediatric therapy practice owner. Bob's journey from a childhood entrepreneurial spirit to co-founding a thriving pediatric therapy business with his wife, Lisa, is a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership.Bob shares the defining moments of his career, including the Great Recession's impact on his business and the pivotal decision to focus on a single venture. Discover how he and his wife harnessed their complementary strengths, her clinical expertise and his business acumen, to build Team For Kids.Learn why Bob believes in a "people-first" business model, where investing in your team and fostering their growth creates a powerful, self-sustaining culture. He reveals the incredible story of Kayla, who rose from a part-time therapy aide to the Operations Director, showcasing the magic of delegation and trust.This episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs and leaders looking to scale their businesses without sacrificing their freedom. Bob discusses:Pivotal mindset shifts: Embracing the idea that your best ideas may not always be your own and the importance of humility.The power of a "people-first" culture: Why focusing on your team as your primary customer leads to better patient outcomes and financial success.Technology for liberation: How AI tools like ChatGPT, Trainual, and Raintree have automated processes, saved hundreds of hours, and created an "easy button" for his team.Balancing work and life: Bob shares his personal story of rediscovering golf with his sons and the value of intentional family time.The future of business: His perspective on the synergy between AI and virtual assistants (VAs) and why he sees them as "power tools" that enhance, not replace, human potential.Bob's story is a powerful reminder that true freedom isn't about avoiding work, but about creating the space to do what you love. Don't miss this episode!Send us a textVirtual Rockstars specialize in helping support or replace all non-clinical roles.Learn how a Virtual Rockstar can help scale your physical therapy practice.Subscribe here to our completely free Stress-Free PT Newsletter for your weekly dose of joy.

Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code HUMANHR for 40% off their best-selling sheets, pajamas, towels, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey? Let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here.In this episode, Traci Chernoff interviews Steven Swan, CEO of the Swan Group Executive Search Firm, discussing the evolving landscape of recruiting, particularly the influence of AI. They explore the balance between speed and quality in recruitment, the importance of human connection, and the advantages of external recruiting. Steven shares insights on crafting effective resumes and the purpose behind his podcast, emphasizing the need for emotional intelligence in decision-making during job changes.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Steve Swan and His Journey03:04 The Impact of AI on Recruiting06:02 Quality vs. Speed in Recruitment09:06 The Role of Human Connection in Recruitment12:00 The Advantages of External Recruiting15:11 Crafting Effective Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles17:56 The Purpose Behind the Podcast20:58 Advice for Aspiring Recruiters23:59 Navigating Job Changes and Emotional IntelligenceWe hope you enjoyed this episode with Steven Swan. If you found our discussion insightful, we'd like you to take a moment to rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners who are passionate about these topics. You can also leave a review and tell us what you loved or what you'd like to hear more of - we're all ears!Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Plus, leave a comment if you're catching this episode on Spotify or YouTube.About Our Guest: Steve Swan stands at the helm of The Swan Group Executive Search Firm as its CEO and Principal, carving a niche in the Pharma/Biotech industries with a keen focus on IT. His fervor for industry insights and a knack for bridging the gap between top professionals and industry demands have been instrumental in elevating organizations and propelling careers forward.Steve helms the popular podcast “Biotech Bytes.” A show that offers a stage for dialogue with IT luminaries in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals. Each episode delves into the minds of industry trailblazers, unpacking best practices and strategies that shape the life sciences realm. Steve's academic background in Psychology has helped him to understand both parties' deeper needs and motivations which is paramount to delivering candidates who become long-term  assets to the company. At the core of The Swan Group's philosophy is the ability to discern and fulfill what success means for both candidates and clients. Outside of work, Steve, once an avid mountain bike racer, has reignited his passion for cycling and aspires to traverse the U.S. on  two wheels. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and two daughters.Connect with Steven Swan here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swangroup/ Website: https://swangroup.net/ Connect with Traci here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Wednesday, July 2nd BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Guys" podcast call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management LinkedIn: Moneywise_Wealth_Management Guests: Marianne & Ashley - Legacy Staffing Solutions website: www.legacystaffingsol.com/ phone: 661-447-4112

Al Kietzmann joins us to share his “you first, me second” mindset. As the President, Founder, and entrepreneur behind Copier Consulting, he walks us through his journey in business and what ultimately led him to the world of franchising. Al and Dave also dive into the importance of customer experience and share insights on what it takes to succeed in sales and franchising.

  Canada Immigration Provincial pick for Healthcare by Yukon on 20 May 2025 Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Territorial News Bulletin from the Territory of Yukon. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. | Yukon selected potential PNP nominees under Healthcare on 20 May 2025.  Additional Infor and News release by province: Yukon Yukon selected potential provincial nominees under, This is the news release by the province:   This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Chiefs Committee on Health. The Government of Yukon and the Chiefs Committee on Health are seeking applications for the initial board of the Health Authority, to be known as Shäw Kwä'ą / Health and Wellness Yukon / Santé et mieux-être Yukon. The establishment of Shäw Kwä'ą, an arm's-length health authority, is a key pillar in the transformation of the Yukon's health care system and in addressing the recommendations of the Putting People First report. The initial board will be responsible for implementing foundational agreements between the Health Authority and its partners and overseeing the transition of health care services. It will play a critical role in preparing the system to become operational and begin delivering services to Yukoners in the coming years.  | You can always access past news from the Territory of Yukon by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/nt/. Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.  

What if the bravest thing you could do as a leader wasn't having the answers—but telling the truth when everything's falling apart?In a world obsessed with optics, this episode is a gut-check and a rally cry for every leader who's done performing and is ready to lead with radical honesty, unwavering integrity, and a heart for people over perfection.In this raw and powerful episode, host Dina Scippa pulls back the curtain on what it really means to lead when the pressure is mounting and the playbook gets tossed out the window. Leadership in times of crisis? It's not about being polished or perfect. It's about being real, honest, and relentlessly people-first.Dina dives into three core pillars of transformational leadership—transparency, integrity, and putting people first—sharing candid stories from her own experience and coaching sessions with women leaders navigating storms in their workplaces. From confronting team burnout and donor chaos to resisting the urge to “keep it all together,” this episode offers both soul and strategy for the kind of leadership that doesn't crumble in the chaos—it rises.You will walk away with:Practical tools to lead transparently without adding to the overwhelmA reframing of integrity as consistency and accountability, not just moral high groundA people-first lens that centers empathy without sacrificing outcomesIf you've ever wondered how to lead when you don't have all the answers—or questioned whether your values can survive the storm—this episode is your blueprint.***********Ready to dive deeper? If you're ready to stop chasing someone else's definition of success and start creating your own, you don' t have to do it alone. Whether it's 1:1 coaching or The Leadership Lab there's a space for you to step into your power and lead with confidence.And to get you started, I've got a free resource just for you! Download the Unstoppable Leaders Blueprint to help you kick perfectionism to the curb and lead with bold, grounded confidence. Grab it now at the link.

On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with Senator Pat Duncan, Canadian Senator and former premier of Yukon. Kim and Senator Duncan are longtime friends and have an amazing conversation about the work being done to ensure Canadians can “rebound” out of poverty. Senator Duncan draws on her more than 10 years of experience serving in the Yukon Legislative Assembly and working in the Yukon community to discuss how food security in the North differs from other parts of Canada. Senator Duncan shines a light on the work being done to grow Yukon's agricultural sector. Kim and Senator Duncan advocate for placing guaranteed livable basic income (GLBI) at the top of the national agenda.To learn more about Senator Duncan's work, please visit the Senate of Canada website.For details on the Putting People First report which reviewed Yukon's health and social systems and programs, including the 76 recommendations to serve the needs of Yukoners better, please click here. Please also see the Circumpolar Agricultural Association website. You can read the Thumbs Up reports at their website.More information about work being done to address poverty in Yukon can be found at Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition. For information on the Yukon Agricultural Association, including a Farm Guide, please see here. 

Welcome to the PlanetLaundry Podcast – brought to you by PlanetLaundry, the official publication of CLA. In this episode, PlanetLaundry Editor Matt DeWolf chats with store owner Hannah Chapman, who operates WashBar based in Oklahoma. Chapman and her husband got into the industry just 4 years ago in what was a headfirst dive into the deep end of the vended laundry swimming pool. They quickly grew from one location to four and are looking at opportunities. But the biggest opportunity for Hannah is around the way they can impact the people in their community and in their business. She believes strongly in the power of people, and the value that brings to your organization. Hannah and her husband are eager to help educate and give back to the industry, because they were fortunate enough to benefit from others' generosity when it comes to learning. The pair worked for free at a laundromat for several months prior to owning their own location and said that experience was invaluable. We hope you enjoy this conversation. We invite you to listen to more PlanetLaundry Podcasts at https://planetlaundry.podbean.com This edition of the PlanetLaundry Podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of CLA Business Mastercard.    

Welcome to the PlanetLaundry Podcast – brought to you by PlanetLaundry, the official publication of CLA. In this episode, PlanetLaundry Editor Matt DeWolf chats with store owner Hannah Chapman, who operates WashBar based in Oklahoma. Chapman and her husband got into the industry just 4 years ago in what was a headfirst dive into the deep end of the vended laundry swimming pool. They quickly grew from one location to four and are looking at opportunities. But the biggest opportunity for Hannah is around the way they can impact the people in their community and in their business. She believes strongly in the power of people, and the value that brings to your organization. Hannah and her husband are eager to help educate and give back to the industry, because they were fortunate enough to benefit from others' generosity when it comes to learning. The pair worked for free at a laundromat for several months prior to owning their own location and said that experience was invaluable. We hope you enjoy this conversation. We invite you to listen to more PlanetLaundry Podcasts at https://planetlaundry.podbean.com This edition of the PlanetLaundry Podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of CLA Business Mastercard.  

“The Dream Manager will be a program we do forever.”In this episode, Tommy Mello, owner of A1 Garage Door Service, joins Tony Ferraro for a special on-the-road edition of Lead with Culture. From $50,000 in debt to building a $300M business, Tommy shares the hard-earned lessons that helped him transform his company—and his people.He dives into why culture must be intentional, how systems empower personal growth, and why The Dream Manager program is now a non-negotiable at A1 Garage. Whether you're leading a home service team or scaling any people-first business, this episode is a roadmap to sustainable impact.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the phrase “we're a family” might be holding your team back—and what to say insteadHow culture built on vision, discipline, and accountability scales a businessThe tangible ROI of implementing the Dream Manager programThings to listen for:(00:00) Intro(00:37) Meet Tommy Mello(02:06) Defining a winning culture(03:52) Challenges and growth(07:53) Implementing The Dream Manager Program(09:54) Impact of The Dream Manager Program(13:32) The importance of systems and decisiveness(19:16) Tommy's big dreamInvest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:https://www.thedreammanager.com/Resources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogConnect with the GuestTommy Mello's LinkedInA1 Garage Door ServiceConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Tony Ferraro's LinkedInFloyd Coaching on LinkedInFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

R. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on parshat Tzav on Shabbat HaGadol at Shabbbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on April 12th, 2025.

Rep. Natasha Hill has an interesting story. Attorney. Commumnity activist. Civil rights fighter. Mom. She fought her way upstream to get here and is already making a difference. Get to know her in today's Capitol Ideas.

Capitol Ideas returns today after a brief hiatus while lawmakers burned the midnight oil in more than a week of marathon floor sessions. Today's idea-generator is Rep. Lisa Parshley of Olympia, interviewed on her 60th day as a state representative.

Few things in life are certain, but it's a sure bet you've never heard a Capitol Ideas like this one. A dozen Democratic lawmakers, from veterans to brand-new members, making observations about life, one of the busiest weeks of the session, and the enduring Democratic values that most Washingtonians share.

Today Capitol Ideas welcomes yet another member of the 2025 Class of House Democrats. Rep. Shaun Scott was sent here by his neighbors in the 43rd district, the heart of Seattle. He's a creator, a polymath, and a leader, and we've got him now.

This is the eighth Capitol Ideas of 2025, and the fourth to feature a lawmaker in their first session as a member of the Legislature, and the House Democratic Caucus. Hooray for new faces and new energy. Today's guest is Rep. Victoria Hunt of Issaquah in the 5th district. She's an environmental scientist, an educator, a former Issaquah councilmember, and vice chair of the House Energy and Environment Committee.

Washington's crying need for rent stability and affordable housing is more crucial than it's ever been, and Rep. Nicole Macri is once again a point person in the effort. We'll talk about these issues and more in today's Capitol Ideas.

It's been a couple of years since Rep. Davina Duerr stopped by the Capitol Ideas HQ for a conversation, and in legislative years that can be an eternity. We'll find out what we've missed in today's show.

Rep. Brianna Thomas has done a lot of things in her life, and they all led, in one way or another, to the day she was sworn in as Washington state's newest representative. Today we talk about some of those stops along the way, and what she has planned for this new experience.

Rep. Adison Richards works for the folks of Washington's 26th legislative district, a beautiful, seahorse-shaped piece of western Washington that stretches from Bremerton down to Longbranch and from Vaughan in the west to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Adison is new here but he knows how the place works, and he's putting that knowledge to work.

Rep. Brandy Donaghy is vice chair of the House Transportation Committee, and that's just a quarter of her committee portfolio. She lives in Snohomish County and writes laws that make Washington a lot better place. Today we'll talk about some of her ideas for 2025.

Michael Steele speaks with Birmingham Alabama Mayor, Randall Woodfin. The pair discuss the injustice of Trump pardoning January 6th insurrectionists, Mayor Woodfin's journey from grocery bagger to city Mayor, the importance of HBCUs and the kind of leadership needed in the 21st century. Check out Randall Woodfin's book, "Son of Birmingham," here:  https://www.amazon.com/Son-Birmingham-Memoir-Randall-Woodfin/dp/B0DDVDV8VS If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Mayor Randall Goodfin @randallwoodfin Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Rep. Timm Ormsby chairs the House Appropriations Committee. 2025 is a budget year in Olympia. Those two facts alone make this a podcast worth your time.

It's been just a few days since Osman Salahuddin became 48th-district Rep. Osman Salahuddin. That could be one reason why this might be the most interesting podcasts you've heard in a long time.

"If there's anything we do that is not in the service of others, it's not going to make us happy."In this episode of the Business is Human podcast, host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession interviews David Steele, founder of One Wealth Advisors and a visionary leader with a diverse portfolio of businesses. David shares how he built a billion-dollar wealth advisory firm by having a “people first” mindset. His journey highlights the value of focus, financial security, and human-centered leadership in creating a fulfilling career.  Rebecca and David talk about strategies for sustainable growth, including the importance of delegating responsibilities, nurturing team members, and maintaining a mindset of abundance. They also explore how businesses can thrive by blending profitability with purpose and prioritizing meaningful human connections.  In this episode, you'll learn:  The importance of starting with a single focus to build financial stability  How coaching and empowering teams lead to scalable, sustainable businesses  Why balancing ambition with service to others creates deeper fulfillment  Things to listen for:(00:00) Intro(00:43) The importance of focus in early career(03:32) From finance to diverse ventures(05:15) The philosophy of serving others(06:54) Building a successful financial advisory firm(10:00) Expanding into restaurants and yoga studios(11:32) The importance of delegation and team building(23:20) Navigating binary thinking and personal philosophy(35:58) The value of relationships in businessConnect with David:Website: https://davidsteele.xyz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-steele-76088a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/David.Steele6000Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.steele6000/One Wealth Advisors: https://onewealth.net/Connect with Rebecca:https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/

In this episode, I sit down with Timothy Dodd, CEO of PEMA.io, to discuss strategies for rebuilding from crisis by putting people first. Ranked #526 on the 2024 Inc 5000 list, PEMA.io has demonstrated the power of prioritizing team well-being and resilience during challenging times. Timothy shares his approach to fostering trust, engagement, and a strong culture that forms the foundation for rebuilding from crisis and driving long-term success. We explore actionable steps leaders can take to empower their teams and create a path forward after setbacks. Tune in to learn how rebuilding from crisis starts with investing in the people who power your business.   Get the show notes for Rebuilding from Crisis by Putting People First with Timothy Dodd at PEMA.io Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #TimothyDodd featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttTimothyDodd   #Rebuildingfromcrisis #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode1152 #Inc5000 #AdvertisingServices   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

In this episode of The Ticket, Nick Clark from the Boston Consulting Group joins us to discuss the transformative impact of AI on customer service. He talks with Intercom VP of Customer Service Declan Ivory about how generative AI is reshaping customer interactions, the emergence of new roles within customer service teams, and the importance of professionalizing career paths in this evolving landscape.

Charlie shares his intense journey from a simple college fight to being slapped with felony assault charges. What should have been a straightforward probation spiraled into a nightmare, ultimately landing him in prison. Charlie opens up about the broken system that turned his life upside down and the harsh realities he faced as he fought to survive behind bars. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that sheds light on the flaws in the justice system and the strength it takes to overcome them. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Childhood in Brooklyn and Long Island 00:05:45 - High School Memories and Changing Times 00:10:57 - High School Athletics and College Journey 00:16:39 - Unexpected Basement Rave Turns Violent 00:22:22 - Challenging the Grand Jury 00:27:54 - The Importance of Relationships in Getting a Good Deal 00:33:28 - The Decision to Violate Probation 00:39:07 - Overcrowded Jails and Delays in Court Hearing 00:45:10 - Life in County Jail 00:50:51 - Life-changing Brawl 00:56:47 - Starting a New Career: From Trophy and Sports Jersey Producer to Real Estate Agent 01:02:44 - Overcoming Obstacles in Life 01:07:45 - The Benefits of Self-Employment 01:12:57 - The Freedom of Self-Employment 01:18:23 - Creating Opportunities for the Previously Incarcerated 01:23:41 - The Importance of Putting People First 01:29:02 - Drumming up Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you were a teenager dreaming of your entrepreneurial future, do you think you'd ever imagine that you'd end up creating and running a pest control company, a marketing agency, a commercial cleaning service, and a tinted car window company? Well, that's what today's guest did. And he's got the scars to prove it. In this episode, Cameron Bawden shares his unique approaches to scaling multiple businesses, shooting high for revenue goals, and combining his love of flying helicopters with podcasting. An entrepreneurial trailblazer who has co-founded multiple successful ventures (Green Mango Pest Control, Hype Pharm Agency, Coconut Cleaning, and Agave Auto Glass) and is just getting started, Cameron is passionate about connecting with fellow business owners and driving growth. He's also the host of the “Flying High with Cam” podcast, which he records while flying in his chopper (yes you read that right), and the co-host of “The Premium Mindset” podcast. Key topics that Bill and Cameron explore in this episode: - Cameron shares his story of growing a pest control business from small beginnings to over 100 trucks.- Balancing marriage and business.- The challenges of scaling a business while maintaining a personal life.- Setting boundaries with family and team, and how that has improved Cameron's work-life balance.- Emphasizing quality over cheap prices, and prioritizing long-term customer relationships.- Creating a positive work environment, citing it as the key to retaining employees and fostering a sense of family among team members.- The need to let go of long-tenured employees as the company grew, acknowledging that different roles require different skill sets and mindsets.- Not settling for mediocrity.- Committing to continuous growth and improvement.- Cameron's experience working with a life coach, which led to scaling up his business and significant revenue growth.- Reading 20 minutes daily to improve business skills. - Cameron's plans to grow revenue from $50 million to $250 million in 3-5 years.Thanks to Cameron Bawden for being on the show! Connect with Cameron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-bawden-106976102/ Check out Cameron's companies: - Green Mango Pest Control: https://greenmangopest.com - Coconut Cleaning: https://coconutcleaningco.com - Agave Auto Glass: https://agaveglass.com Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth. Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGall/Bill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth. Did you enjoy today's episode? If so, then please leave a review! Help other business leaders discover the Scaling Up Business Podcast so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.Subscribe via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PGhWPJSubscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PKe00uBill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billgall/ Bill on...

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In the post-pandemic world, running a PR agency can be challenging amidst the ever-changing media landscape. However, Jennifer Bett Meyer and Melissa Duren Conner of Jennifer Bett Communications understand the importance of maintaining your core values while evolving your agency. Five years after appearing on Superwomen in 2019, Jennifer and Melissa share how their agency has evolved. Jennifer Bett Communications celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and even with a decade of experience, Jennifer and Melissa still love pitching. Despite having experienced many highs and lows, they remained true to themselves after the pandemic by concentrating on brand storytelling and maintaining personal relationships with editors. Jennifer and Melissa are proud to run an agency that puts women first, especially mothers. They believe that success can be achieved by reimagining the workday and prioritizing family. For female founders just getting started, Jennifer and Melissa are always available for office hours.  Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: jenniferbett.com Social Media: @jbettcomm @jbc_pr Big Ideas: How intentionally building your client roster can help you get through crises Keeping your PR agency relevant in the ever-evolving world of media The importance of developing relationships with the editorial communities How the mistake of moving too quickly can affect your business Helping your struggling business by bringing in the right person Navigating the co-founder relationship with effective communication The balancing act of running a company as a mom and changing the way we view moms and work The importance of supporting your team's personal life to better their professional life The best ways to amplify your brand or business when you're just getting started The importance of female founders supporting one another Links: Listen to Jennifer and Melissa's First Podcast Appearance on Superwomen Sign up for the Office Hours Newsletter  Email Jennifer and Melissa about Office Hours --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support

Howard Behar was the North American president of Starbucks for more than two decades. During his tenure, the franchise grew from 28 stores to more than 15,000 across five continents, making the company into a worldwide phenomenon. In today's episode, Howard and Hala will discuss how he became the “ultimate servant leader” and why you should always put people first in business.  Howard Behar is a speaker, advisor, mentor, and bestselling author. For 21 years Behar led Starbucks's domestic business as President of North America, and was the founding President of Starbucks International, opening the first store outside of North America in Japan. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for twelve years before retiring. He is also the author of It's Not About the Coffee and The Magic Cup.   In this episode, Hala and Howard will discuss: - How Howard got his foot in the door at Starbucks - Why Howard doesn't like the word customer - Putting people first - Why you should always say yes - Howard's leadership philosophies - Why a leader should wear one hat - How to not get stuck in inaction  - And other topics…           Howard Behar's career in business spans over 50 years, all in consumer-oriented businesses, most recently as a speaker, advisor, mentor, and bestselling author. His wisdom, generosity, and level of integrity have had a profound impact on thousands of people who have been touched by his example, books, and speaking. Behar is known for such memorable lessons as “The Person Who Sweeps the Floor Should Choose the Broom” and “Only the Truth Sounds Like the Truth.” For 21 years Behar led Starbucks's domestic business as President of North America, and was the founding President of Starbucks International, opening the first store outside of North America in Japan. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for twelve years before retiring.  Resources Mentioned: Howard's Website: http://howardbehar.com/ Howard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-behar-24ba274/ Howard's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hpbehar Howard's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotAboutCoffee Howard's Book, It's Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Putting People First from a Life at Starbucks: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-About-Coffee-Starbucks/dp/1591842727 Howard's book, The Magic Cup: A Business Parable About a Leader, a Team, and the Power of Putting People and Values First: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Cup-Business-Parable-Putting/dp/1455538973/   LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.   Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life   More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/