HR Oxygen: Recent Episodes
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What do WWII, AIDS, COVID, The Great Recession, and Operation Desert Storm have in common? We all have a view of the events in the light of hindsight. How accurate is this? Listen to this week's episode to find out.
The long-awaited book review is here, but actually, I thought framing it around my personal journey would be more effective. So if you ever wanted to know how I got started, this is the episode. AND, I'll tell you why I recommend Martha Beck's Finding Your Own North Star.
It's a jungle in here! Are you working in the cubicle next to a slob? Or dealing with a boss that everyone, except senior management, knows is deranged? With bosses and coworkers like this, the workplace can be a jungle! Human Resources professionals and company owners beat their way and trek t chop a path through the compliance foliage and undergrowth on any given day. For all of you who suffer, know that you're not alone!
In this episode we reconnect with our friend Norma Shirk to review her other book Psycho Bosses and Obnoxious Co-workers! Take a ride through the funny side of workplaces. It's like a safari without the real animals just the ones in your office.
Companies fix things after they break or go wrong. In this episode, author and business owner Norma Shirk takes you on a journey through the often hilarious world of mishaps, where the best lessons come from other people's blunders.
Things Go Wrong lets you laugh, learn, and steer clear of common pitfalls as you explore, along with Ms. Camila "Cam" Flowers, Norma's fictional assistant, the roller-coaster adventures of small business ownership - a true embodiment of the book's valuable insights and everyday mishaps. Don't wait for things to break or go wrong; be prepared, be entertained, and be inspired with "Things Go Wrong!"
Fun one for this week. If you have a pet, what would they sound like if they could talk. Our readers respond!
Have you thought of trying it again? Listen in as listeners tell us their favorite activity and why.
Join our listeners for another Burning Question! Join the conversation at TheBossBuilders.com/INNERCIRCLE!
We are pleased to welcome back our friend Margi Bush! Margi takes us on an enlightening journey into the therapeutic world of Forest Bathing where she introduces us and explores the art of immersing oneself in nature, discussing its myriad benefits for mental and physical well-being. Margi helps us discover the transformative power of connecting with the natural world and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul.
Another one of our Burning Questions. These are designed for self-reflection and increased self-awareness. Plus I think it's kind of fun!
On this episode with our special guest Margi Bush, we explore the profound impact of Health and Well-Being Coaches on our lives. Margi, an expert in the field, guides us through the compelling reasons why having a coach is crucial for personal growth and vitality. From navigating lifestyle changes to fostering resilience, learn how these coaches provide invaluable support. Join us as we unravel the layers of well-being and discover practical insights that could redefine your approach to health.
Here is another set of responses to our weekly INNER CIRCLE email BURNING QUESTIONS. Are you following us? Go to TheBossBuilders.com/INNERCIRCLE!
Every October we solicit nominations for the Boss Builders Boss of the Year which cooincides with National Bosses Day in October. This year's winner, Edwynna Freeman, was selected from 8 nominations. By TWO individuals which has never happened before. You will understand why when you hear this interview. Be sure to share it with emerging leaders and anyone who wants to know what a great boss acts like!
This was a fun one. From some icebreaker cards I have. This is a great way to build rapport with people you don't know. Ask a Burning Question!
In this episode, we welcome Beth Vosmeier as our special guest. Join us as Beth delves into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship and the transformative power of networking. Beth explains why taking the entrepreneurial plunge can be your ticket to a life of purpose and impact. She also imparts invaluable advice for budding business owners, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and resilience. Discover the secrets to effective networking as Beth shares her wisdom, emphasizing authenticity, relationship-building, and mutual support. This conversation that will empower you to unlock the potential of networking in your entrepreneurial journey.
Another episode of Burning Questions. Which book has been the one that's changed your life. Our readers respond! We read them on this episode. Join our INNER CIRCLE HERE!
The first of some solo episodes. We have a "Burning Question" every week and our readers respond. We read them here. Join our INNER CIRCLE HERE!
Organizations often have core values. They are the standards by which employees are expected to work within. Individuals have personal values. If those align with an organization's values, that's harmony. But if not, then it's misery. Do you know your personal values? I thought I did, until I did a values exploration with our guest today, Rachel Mohr. Rachel is the owner of Rachel Mohr Consulting. In this episode, we discuss the importance of values and I'll share some of the insights I learned through my values exploration. Listen to the very end as Rachel has a special offer for listeners. I would encourage you to do this exploration!
If you're an HR department of one, you know the stress and loneliness that can overwhelm you. Fortunately, you're NOT alone. Our guest on this episode is Aidan Farrish. Aidan is an HR Writer and Marketing Strategist at BerniePortal, a company dedicated to providing HR solutions for employers and individuals. The marketing team at Bernard Health develops premier human resources materials, like the BerniePortal blog posts, HR Party of One YouTube series, and BernieU continuing education courses. Aidan talks us through some of the common challenges and shares important resources with us.
Join us on this episode as Shane Bone, a skilled professional organizer, and Owner of Simple Steps Consulting as she shares her expertise in transforming chaotic spaces into efficient and harmonious environments. In this episode, she delves into the art of decluttering, providing practical tips and step-by-step guidance to help you regain control of your homes and workplaces. Discover the secrets to maximizing productivity, reducing stress, and achieving a sense of tranquility through organization.
Language access is a civil right about which there is little understanding. Fortunately, our guest today, Diana Sanchez-Vega is a leading voice in improving access.
Diana is a twice nationally certified Spanish medical interpreter. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychological Studies, and a Bachelor’s of Science in International Business. In addition to her native Spanish and near-native command of English, Diana is also versed in Portuguese and French.
As the Owner of Sanchez-Vega Communications, Diana’s skillset has developed over the last 30+ years to include training of bilingual individuals to maximize the value of their language skills, career coaching, and being an expert of thought- provoking subjects in speaking engagements. Diana excels at facilitating interpersonal bright connections, learning processes, and program development. Her focus is to empower others to have effective, accurate, and complete communications.
Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of instructional design with the incredible Stacie Randle. In this episode, Stacie takes us on an enlightening journey, sharing her expertise and insights on how to become an instructional designer.
As a renowned expert in the field, Stacie demystifies the role of an instructional designer, shedding light on the multifaceted responsibilities they undertake. She explains the crucial role instructional designers play in developing effective learning experiences and creating engaging educational materials. During the conversation, Stacie emphasizes the importance of collaboration between instructional designers and subject matter experts. She provides practical advice on how instructional designers can work alongside subject matter experts to achieve success, emphasizing the power of synergy and shared knowledge. With Stacie’s wealth of knowledge and experience, listeners gain valuable insights into the intricacies of instructional design. Whether you’re considering a career in instructional design or seeking to enhance your existing skills, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to this captivating discussion with Stacie Randle and discover the secrets to becoming a skilled instructional designer, the essence of the role, and the key ingredients for a fruitful collaboration between instructional designers and subject matter experts.
We try to celebrate HR every day, but international HR professionals have a dedicated day too. Since it's in May, we decided to interview an international HR professional.
I've known Helen Peng since the the mid-2000s. Her international HR journey currently has her as CHRO and Communications Officer at Sun Life in Hong Kong. Helen tells us about her journey and how she overcame challenges of learning new languages and cultures. We discuss the "Bamboo Ceiling" and she gives us advice on how to navigate international travel as well. It was great reconnecting with Helen and I know you'll enjoy this episode.
When we started this podcast, we wanted a blend between the informational and the inspirational. Today's episode fits both. Dorothy Enriquez is a member of the Ellevate Collective where her team provides leadership development. She is also the author of Be Accountable & Be Fabulous. Dorothy's journey is the inspirational part and this is the perfect episode for a Monday morning when you don't feel like dragging your ass out of bed. Enjoy!
Don't you wish there was a book you could give managers that contains all the information they need to be successful? Well, the closest book I can find to that is The Decisive Manager by Barbara Mitchell and Cornelia Gamlem. This is the third book we've reviewed by these two wonderful authors and it's a winner! In this interview, we go through the six sections addressing the most common challenges managers face when hiring, developing, and letting go of employees. Great information in the interview and the book is a must-read.
In my opinion, if you want to implement an organizational change and make it stick, don't start at the top. Start instead with the administrative professionals. They are the most business-savvy individuals I know, with a knack for getting things done and the ability to push forward your initiatives to exactly where they need to go. And that's all while doing their job of helping keep executives organized and successful. In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, I am interviewing Betsy Fantle, Executive Assistant to the CEO of Total Wine & More. I met Betsy years ago and reconnected with her again recently. She was a lot of fun to chat with and I know you'll enjoy hearing about her journey.
For most of us, we walk through life on a path we may or may not have chosen for ourselves. In some instances though, something happens that changes the complete trajectory of our lives. Our guest today, Dr. Gary Crotaz, calls these the "unlock moments." Dr. Gary is a coach, author, and the host of The Unlock Moment podcast. He talks to us about what an unlock moment is and how we can set ourselves up to experience it. This was one of my favorite episodes to record and I personally took a lot from it. I know you will too!
The post-COVID era begins with lots of uncertainty about the future and ways of work. On top of that, organizations are doing their best to develop inclusive cultures and attract the best talent. Our guest today, Marcus Sawyerr, works at providing the required access to empower capable & diverse talent to thrive as Founder & CEO of EQ.Community, a private members community for multicultural professionals interested in tech. This was a fun, wide-ranging interview that will give you new considerations as you develop and staff your organization.
All of us are experiencing stress in one form or another. This has probably increased during the past couple of years. If we don't take action to de-stress, it can have long-term harmful effects. Our guest today, Margaret Paul, is a life and health coach who helps people develop strategies to conquer stress and develop healthier habits. I met Margaret years ago when we were stationed together in Long Beach, California and it was great reconnecting and I know her message will resonate with you.
We've heard that mediation is a useful tool to settle disputes among conflicted parties as well as individuals. It's cheaper and faster than the standard justice system which makes it a viable option. What's not commonly known is the benefit of using mediation as an HR tool. Our guest today, Gina Weatherup, is the CEO and Founder of Chantilly Mediation and Facilitation. Gina and I discussed why and how HR professionals can use mediation as a way to resolve disputes. She offers a great overview of mediation and a guide on which situations might be better resolved through mediation.
Businesses place a high value on their people and understand that hiring mistakes can prove to be financially costly. They can also disrupt the organization’s culture and relationships with their customers.
To prevent mistakes like these, our guest today, Angelo Valenti, The Company Psychologist, works with organizations, helping in identifying the right qualities when hiring talent and developing these individuals in an organization. Angelo and I discuss the biggest mistakes companies use in the hiring process and he gives actionable strategies to improve the recruiting and hiring process.
Raising your game as a communicator is one of the best ways to make a difference in the world, but it takes courage to open up to others and invite others to open up to you. Our guest today, author and coach Michelle Gladieux has discovered four sneaky obstacles that can keep you from becoming the best communicator you can be. Her new book Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges is what we discussed and Michelle gives us some actionable strategies.
If you're an HR professional, you know the job can be stressful and exhausting. The challenge is that few of us ever consider self care. Our guest today, Keri Ohlrich, co-author of the book The Way of the HR Warrioradvocates for taking time to recharge your own batteries. Her company provides assessments, tools, and coaching to help HR professionals reenergize so they can continue to provide great service and support.
Every once in a while we do episodes that provide help with HR compliance. The Consolidated Appropriations Act is an annual compliance issue for Plan Sponsors of healthcare plans, in the exact same line vein as Pension Plans and 401K’s. What our guests Jeff Hughes and Jeff Smith are finding though is that Business Leaders, HR Leaders and Lawyers have very limited if any knowledge in the subject matter, noncompliance is amongst Plan Sponsors is high, and providers aren’t knocking down doors to help Sponsors become compliant. Awareness is key and Jeff/Jeff do a great job at breaking this down and explaining it AND have the information you need to fully understand and leverage it.
After many years as an executive coach, Michelle Johnston saw many leaders who failed. One constant among them was their inability to connect: to themselves, their team, or their organization. Her latest book The Seismic Shift in Leadership gives her remedy for solving this problem. Dr. Michelle K. Johnston is a management professor, executive coach, and leadership expert helping leaders achieve results through meaningful connection. She is an award-winning professor studying leadership and business communication, and her research has shown a clear link between a team’s effective communication and its positive financial performance.
Our guest on this episode is Mark Stephens, author of The Coach Approach: A Better Way to Lead in Business and Beyond. Coach Mark's book presents a simple yet impactful book to challenge leaders to a better way to lead. We talk about how to listen actively, explore possibilities, and ask powerful questions. We even came up with a great approach to use in order to cut down on meetings! Lot's of practical tips in this one and I encourage you to buy this book HERE!
As HR professionals, you know sometimes it feels like you're overwhelmed and under-appreciated. Maybe you're in a constant mode of firefighting. Have you taken time to work on your own professional development? Our guest today, Andrew Bartlow is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of People Leader Accelerator, a program that helps HR professionals and their organizations grow. Andrew gives us some tips for development and identify some upcoming trends in the world of work.
It's three weeks into the new year and most of you are already progressing in your learning and development initiatives. Or are you? If you haven't yet figured out what to focus on for this year, then this episode is for you! Jessica Prater is a learning and development expert who shares the hot trends and topics in learning and development. She has a special session coming up on 2/9/23 that you can sign up for now at www.jpraterconsulting.com/hroxygen.
Feedback is one of the most difficult things to both receive and deliver, but it's absolutely necessary. Our guest today, Kate Vendemio offers tips and techniques to give better feedback to direct reports, peers, and even your boss. Be sure to download her Feedback Tip Sheet and get more information on her Feedback Masterclass which you can read about HERE.
Jerry Seinfeld once said that "according to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy."
Facetious for sure, but if you dread public speaking, this episode is for you. Dr. Brian Wade works with folks who want to improve their speaking skills and get over the fear. We had a great discussion and Dr. Wade gives us actionable strategies to improve our performance on stage, or just in the conference room.
This is the time of year most of us begin gearing up for a new year. This episode is a good one as you plan your New Year resolutions. Jennifer Watson is a passionate and dynamic speaker & coach with a gift for intuitive & visionary coaching. She is an expert in wellness + leadership development, identity & mental edge enhancement, post trauma growth, & movement + change adaptation. Incorporating her expertise along with her athletic gifts as a former collegiate athlete and All-American, she is ecstatic to share a message of strength, courage, and hope against mountain tops that seem unattainable. With 20 years experience in entrepreneur & leadership management as well as health & wellness advocacy, she inspires those to unleash their potential and performance in all areas of their life.
When you have an important idea or suggestion to pitch, are you using the correct language? I learned this painful lesson in 11th Grade back in 1980. In this solo episode I discuss how to properly encode your language to get your point across. I still don't know what a convoluted syntax is so that question won't be answered in this episode. Enjoy!
Empathy is often confused with Sympathy, but it's very different. In this solo episode, I'm talking about what Empathy really means.
Each year we solicit candidates for our Boss of the Year contest. This year's winner is Shelly Gasson, Vice President of HR for Airstream. In this episode we talk about her leadership journey and her suggestions for anyone new to management. We also discuss the best way to succeed in a career in HR. Congratulations Shelly!!!
Workplace stress is one that most of us experience. We share many of the common stressors such as a tough boss, time constraints, traffic, overly-chatty co-workers, etc. But according to our guest today, the root of our stress might come from a different place. Judy Kane is a PSYCH-K Facilitator who suggests much of our stress comes from our subconscious beliefs. She gives us strategies to identify those beliefs and some tips to help conquer or leverage them. Judy as a bunch of free resources for you too which you can find HERE.
Talent acquisition is a tough job these days. It seems as though candidates have the upper hand, making it challenging for recruiters to attract and land desperately-needed talent. Our guest today, Thad Price is the CEO of Talroo. He has done quite a bit of work in this area and shares some of his best tips and techniques to take a proactive role in talent acquisition.
As of today, the War for Talent seems to be a losing one for companies and organizations. Too few applicants for way too many open positions. But what if there was an undiscovered talent pool that few know about? Daphne Gomez is CEO and Founder of Teacher Career Coach. Daphne and her team partner with organizations, introducing them to their massive talent pool of transitioning teachers. In our interview, Daphne tells us why former teachers make excellent employees who are willing to learn and grow. Daphne has a special offer for anyone who wants to post a position for FREE, so be sure to listen to the very end.
Mike Shelton is a retired Navy Admiral who had a 40-year career on active duty followed by over a decade of corporate leadership experience. He is the author of West Point Admiral, which details his journey graduating from West Point (that will make sense in the interview!) through his time in Viet Nam, his later Naval experience, and what he learned in his time in corporate America. Mike gives us some great leadership lessons and tips on how to get the most from your team. Be sure to go to his website to order the book and use the codeword you hear in the interview.
Stress takes its toll on our physical and mental health, but what if a deeper part of us is affected too? Our guest today, Jon Talbert, is the Chief Guide Officer of Paraclete, an organization that provides employees access to on-demand, confidential conversations about work, life, and everything in between. Jon and I discuss what happens when your soul needs maintenance and what happens when it's taken care off. Jon and I were boyhood friends and it was a lot of fun reconnecting on this episode.
The term "Spirituality" is often confusing. Is it about religion? Meditation? Mindfulness? Maybe a better definition is that it's about inner peace. Our guest today, Lauren Smith is an expert in looking at this question and provides us some tips on getting to inner peace. Lauren hosts the wildly-popular Master Your Mind, Business, and Life Podcast and speaks with guests from all over the world on topics relating to these. We discuss what inner peace is, and more importantly, ways we can get it in today's tumultuous times.
We've all heard of IQ. Some of us know about EQ. But what about PQ? PQ stands for Positive Intelligence and it's a concept that can help you quiet negative voices in your head and enable you to make better decisions. It also help you increase your self-confidence, emotional self-control, resilience, optimism, and empathy, while decreasing overwhelm, burnout, stress, and conflict.
If that sounds good to you, then please listen to this episode with our special guest Lei Comerford. She is a coach who also facilitates the PQ program. We talk about PQ and she even debriefs my assessment results so you can get a better sense of what this program does. As a listener, you also get a discount if you want to get into Lei's next bootcamp. For more information, click HERE.
If you're an HR professional, recruiting new talent is probably one of your biggest challenges. It's a case of too many positions for too few candidates. To succeed according to our guest Rhonda Petit, you have to learn to master the sales process. Rhonda is the author of The Spirit of Success and the owner of 3x5 Consulting. In this interview, she shows us how to build better connections and learn how to engage candidates by operating within the universal laws of sales success. Lots of good information in this episode!
Many of you are working on DE&I initiatives. We know we should do it because it's the right thing to do, but what if it also bolsters the bottom line? According to today's guest, James McKim, those different perspectives can do just that! James is the managing partner of Organizational Ignition and the author of The Diversity Factor: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance. You'll get lots of great ideas and the stats to back them up in this episode. Enjoy!
Managers have a responsibility to Protect the House. This means handling safety issues, customer care issues, and finally, and sometimes most importantly, legal issues. Our guest today is Joe Price, Member of the Robinson & McElwee PLLC law firm from Charleston, WV. Joe takes the time to show you step-by-step how lawyers can make your job very difficult if you're not taking care of your people. This is probably one of our most important podcasts so tune in and take lots of notes!!!
The early 2020s will probably be remembered for challenges in remote work, recruiting, and retention. Navigating this can be challenging for any company and certainly any HR professional. Our guest today, Martin Plumlee, is an expert in the world of recruiting and talent management. We discussed the nature of the current challenges, strategies to attract the best talent, and ideas to keep your best talent where it belongs: in YOUR company. Martin is a great guy and I know you will enjoy this interview!
More often than not, people are promoted to roles in management with very little training and few expectations set. That of course is a recipe for disaster (although it keeps us busy at Boss Builders!) but one you can prevent. Our guest today is one of the most knowledgable people I know. Keppel Bharath is a retired Senior Fellow from Pratt & Whitney Canada. I had the pleasure of meeting Keppel many years ago and was amazed at his knowledge. He was on my original podcast a couple of years ago and I want you to hear this powerful interview. Lots of tips so be sure to take good notes!
Many of my listeners are busy working on developing cultures of diversity, equity, and inclusion. My guest on this episode, DDS Dobson-Smith tells us to also include BELONGING in this effort. DDS is the Founder of Soul Trained. He is an author, coach, speaker, and consultant who helps organizations create the type of culture where people are accepted for WHO they are, leading to a more cohesive, successful, and effective organization. DDS is the author of You Can Be Yourself Here: Your Pocket Guide to Creating Inclusive Workplaces by Using the Psychology of Belonging.
Is it possible to create a workplace culture that exudes creativity? According to our guest Anne Jacoby, it is. Anne is an accomplished public speaker, author, entrepreneur and CEO of Spring Street Solutions, dedicated to cultivating creativity at work. She offers practical tools for business leaders to build the culture they crave. By blending her background in the arts and business know-how, Anne addresses how cultivating creativity is essential in the new world of work.
You know that careers don't operate like they used to. And yet, career development continues to keep going along as it has for decades. Something's got to change. It's time to discover a new framework and tools that will allow you to reimagine and update career development so you can help employees tap the endless possibilities for growth and satisfaction beyond promotions. Our guest today, Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development and helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential within their organizations. Julie and I discuss this as well as training strategies to use in today's hybrid environment.
Why are workplace relationships important, and why should we work on them? Our guest today, Morag Barrett explains why. Morag is a highly accomplished keynote speaker, leadership development expert, and bestselling author of Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships and The Future-Proof Workplace. Morag is the founder and CEO of SkyeTeam, a boutique leadership development firm, and has supported more than 15,000 leaders from 20 countries and on 4 continents achieve outstanding results by improving the effectiveness of their leadership and teams.
Ray Arata is the author of Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace.
As an expert in leadership, inclusion, allyship, and emotional literacy, professionals connect with Ray because he leads from his heart and practices what he teaches in his own businesses and personal life. He brings an extensive business background and more than 15,000 hours in leading men to develop emotional literacy.
In this episode, Ray and I discuss the role men can play in building an inclusive workplace culture while increasing their self-awareness. We also looked at how organizations can meet their men where they are and include them in DEI initiatives.
Described as a “Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body, the World’s 1st Chief Googlization Officer, a “hire authority,” and “certified prophet” of workforce trends, Ira S. Wolfe has emerged as one of HR’s most visionary thinkers. Ira is an author, a TEDx speaker, and In this episode, we spend time talking about future trends and how to prepare for them.
Barbara Mitchell & Cornelia Gamlem began their writing partnership in 2012 and are still collaborating on writing projects. They are celebrating 10 years of writing together with The Big Book of HR, 10th Anniversary Edition. I had them on the show to share the 10th anniversary edition of their first book. These are two of the most fun people I've interviewed and we discussed the book as well as relevant topics in HR in this age of resignations, COVID, and other chaotic issues.
The Great Recession has many organizations thinking of new and innovative ways to hire and build a winning culture. But what if "new school" can't solve the problems that "old school" already has? Our guest today is Robert Kohlhepp. He is the author of How to Build a Better Organization and the retired CEO of Cintas Corporation. Bob shares the story of how he was hand-picked to lead Cintas and how, through his leadership, the company grew and prospered. Bob gives us tips on how to hire, even in this new era of speed and need.
The Great Resignation has made many organizations revamp and retool their hiring processes. You have to move fast to get the best available candidates. But what if there's more to it than that? Our guest today, Tatiyana Cure is an experienced talent acquisition professional and the author of Hire to Win. Tatiyana gives some great tips, techniques, and suggestions to be more effective and efficient in your talent acquisition strategy.
The past two years have changed work as we know it. For some, it's a season of change leading to what will always be known as The Great Resignation. How should we resign in a way that has a positive result for both parties? We negotiate! Our guest today, Susan Borke is an expert in the art of negotiation. She shares tips and strategies to make this transition effective and as painless as possible for the employee and the employer.
Can a smartphone change the shape of global education? According to Darren Winterford, the answer is yes. Darren Winterford is the CEO and founder of EdApp. His technology enables micro-learning sessions to be delivered anywhere in the world using a app on your smartphone. Darren has expanded his vision and is partnering with the United Nations to release Educate All, which is an initiative to increase access to free, high-quality, and impactful education around the world.
We all know the importance of networking, but imagine how your network could make SIGNIFICANT impacts? That's the idea that today's guest, David Ehrlichman shares with us. David is the co-founder and coordinator of Converge, a network of systems strategists, designers, facilitators, educators, and evaluators committed to co-creating positive impact. David share stories of the big things he and his network are doing, and how these principles can work for your own network.
360 surveys are a great tool that enable leaders to get feedback on their performance. They require great debrief and thick skin for the person getting the results. You need to know what you're doing before initiating one. Fortunately, we have an expert on this topic. Amy Dunn is a coach, facilitator, and speaker who administers the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI). This is a great tool and Amy explains what it does and doesn't do as well as the proper way to debrief it.
Unless you’ve been living on another planet, the past few years have shown that we’re in a time of unimagined and unrelenting change—and we’re not very good at it. According to McKinsey & Company, an alarming 70% of all change initiatives fail, largely because we’re biologically hardwired to return to what’s worked for us before. But to create the future we hope for (and cope with the here and now), we need to embrace the very thing we’re wired to avoid, says Erika Andersen, our guest on this episode.
Erika is the founding partner of Proteus International, a coaching, consulting, and training firm that focuses on leader readiness. For over three decades, she’s served as a consultant and advisor to top executives at today’s leading organizations, including Amazon, Spotify, Charter/Spectrum, and the Yale School of Public Health. She’s the author of four bestselling books, including Growing Great Employees and Be Bad First; is a popular leadership blogger at Forbes.com; and is the host of The Proteus Leader Show, a business and leadership podcast globally ranked in the top 10%. Her newest book is Change from the Inside Out: Making You, Your Team, and Your Organization Change-Capable (Berrett-Koehler Publishers; October 26, 2021). Learn more at erikaandersen.com.
Most of us know the difference between right and left brain thinking, but there is actually a lot more to it! Our guest today is an expert in the use of instruments and assessments that explore this idea. Lei Comerford is a speaker, facilitator, consultant and coach who focuses a large part of her practice to improving communication skills through the use of the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI). We had a great conversation around this and how individual and team coaching can build on this tool to make you and your team more motivated and effective.
The challenges of the past few years have had a profound effect on talent management. What was an employer's market is now candidate-driven. If you're trying to acquire talent, you know how difficult it is. Our guest today, Michael Yinger has some great information and a unique tool to share.
Michael Yinger is a high-performance, forward-thinking executive with 20+ years of experience in building teams, managing global organizations, and providing strategic guidance to C-Suite and Board of Directors. As the CEO of ResumeSieve, an HR tech startup, Michael is responsible for strategic direction and operational oversight in an ever-changing industry. Michael share some valuable insights with us on what to expect now and in the future.
What do you do if your CEO tells you it's time to put together an "DEI Program?" Unless you have some expertise in this area, it might seem like a daunting request. Fortunately, I have an expert in this episode that can help. Joy Johnson-Carruthers is a DEI expert from the Nashville, TN area. She has an interesting background which has helped develop her experience and expertise which she shares with us. Joy also has some advice for those who are considering a career in the DEI space.
As we wind down the year, there is no better time to begin preparations for a positive New Year. You're probably interested in becoming a better version of yourself. But what if you wanted to be your BEST self? Our guest today is Pachion Moore. Pachion is a life coach who specializes in helping young adults define and develop their best selves. Pachion gives us some practical tips and talks about her newest product, the Know Ur Self 30-day journal.
We've heard of emotional intelligence, social intelligence, book-smart intelligence, and some folks have zero intelligence. What about POSITIVE intelligence? Our guest today, Rachel Mohr is a consultant, coach, and speaker who is an expert in this topic. She talks about what PQ is, what it isn't, and how to get better at it. Lots of practical tips and Rachel is a lot of fun to interview. You'll enjoy this one!
2021 seemed to be the year of the Great Resignation. People resigned from their jobs and routines to either retire, move to another company, or in some cases, start their own business. If you want to be in the latter category, this episode is for you! Tracy Davison is a business consultant, speaker, and coach who helps entrepreneurs successfully run their own business. She has an inspirational story to share as well as helpful tips on making this transition for yourself.
As an HR professional, your success is dependent on your ability to communicate. It's a challenge that's never ending. Fortunately, our guest on this episode has some practical strategies to share with us. Matt Moseley is the Principal of Ignition Strategy Group, which specializes in public affairs and communications strategy. He has spent his career at the intersection of public policy, business and government and has managed many public affairs projects and campaigns for organizations and companies. He is also an author, speaker and world record adventure swimmer.
How can HR professionals elevate their influence, especially when not in a position of authority? What are some ways to develop your influence skills? Our guest today, Vivian Blade, the author of Influence in Talent Development and Resilience Ready - The Leader's Guide to Thriving Through Unrelenting Crises answers these and many other questions that are pertinent to our times. Vivian is a recognized leadership expert and thought leader. She works with the world’s top brands, equipping leaders with the resilience that inspires teams to recover quickly in the face of ongoing disruption and thrive in spite of insurmountable odds.
The Pandemic altered not only the way in which we work, but also the relationships we have with coworkers. Now more than ever, both leaders and teams crave deeper connection and more authentic relationships. But how can organizations accomplish this lofty goal, particularly knowing that it will require a reset of how leaders and teams interact? Fortunately, our guests today, consultants and professors Seth Silver and Timothy Franz addressed this in their book Meaningful Partnerships at Work: How the Workplace Covenant Ensures Mutual Accountability and Success between Leaders and Teams. We talk about the partnership and the covenant and Tim and Seth give us practical tips to put the principles into action.
From time to time we like to chat with some of our listeners and customers here at Boss Builders. Today, our special guests are Vickie Shaw of Georgia Southern University and Stephanie Wagoner of Castro & Company. Vickie and Stephanie are currently enrolled in our Art of Being a Great Boss Masterclass. I asked them to share their background with us and give us an update on how the program is affecting their managers. I really enjoyed speaking with them and I know you'll really enjoy meeting them as well!
Bench strength is one of your keys to success in business. When it comes to replacing your superstars, you'd better have some capable folks in your pipeline. Sylke Chesterfield is a business consultant and coach who gives us some great tips on building a succession plan that will give you a seamless transition when opportunities arise. Why look outside for help when you can grow your own talent internally? Sylke will show you how.
Employee engagement is a key metric of organizational success. It's hard to define and even harder to achieve. Fortunately, we have an expert on this episode that will help us with this issue. Pamela Hackett is a consultant and author that specializes in engagement. She just published the book Manage to Engage: How Great Managers Create Remarkable Results. In this episode, we define engagement, talk about how to achieve it, and discuss how to measure it. Lots of great info and worth circulating to your management teams as well.
Work and fun have typically been considered polar opposites, but according to Dr. Bob Nelson and Mario Tamayo, they can be combined in ways that produce happier, more motivated workers, that produce exceptional results. Bob and Mario are the authors of Work Made Fun Gets Done: Easy Ways to Boost Energy, Morale, and Results. This was a great interview with lots of great data and examples of how companies and organizations have successfully integrated fun into the workplace.
As of this date, COVID-19 is still impacting our professional and personal lives. Return-to-work initiatives are back on hold and we're all still trying to figure out the best way to find normal. Our guest today, speaker, consultant and coach Liz Kislik offers up her insights on the most important considerations as we navigate this challenge and even suggests a better way to deal with silos. This was a fun and very enlightening conversation which I know you'll enjoy!
Leadership has for too long been treated as a function and not as a relationship. Our guest today, Dr. Patrick Malone, co-author of Leading with Love and Laughter (co-authored with Zina Sutch) argues that successful leadership must be based on love (altruism and empathy) and laughter (positive emotions and joy). This was a great talk and is full of practical tips for transforming the workplace into one that has higher engagement and employee retention.
Workplace wellness has probably been one of those "Back-Burner" projects up until now, but organizations today need to focus on it. Our guest today, workplace well-being consultant and HR expert Jill Kane makes the case that NOW is the best time to address your workplace wellness needs. We talk about how to be intentional about workplace wellness as well as identify ways HR leaders can prevent employee burnout. Jill has an incredible offer for you if you want to get started in addressing workplace wellness that can be found HERE!
Do you ever wish you could leave your office or cubicle and do your job in some exciting locations? If so, then meet Michelle Griffin. Michelle is an HR executive whose company provides HR support to companies everywhere. She does all of this while working from exotic locations around the world. This is a great episode for those of you who dream of that lifestyle. Michelle has done it and explains how.
Corporate training is often referred to as "death by PowerPoint," the experience of having a trainer walking around with a clicker, reading slides to a sleeping audience. We've all suffered through this and yet, very few learning and development professionals, speakers, teachers, and trainers still do it. How to stop the madness? Our guest today, Tina Clements offers us suggestions, based on research, for creating a great learning experience.
We've all hear about military bootcamp, where, in a rigorous indoctrination, young men and women and transformed from civilians to warriors. But what about the transition back to civilian life? Our guest today, veteran and mental health professional Duane France talks to us about the challenges veterans face in the transition back to life outside of the military. We also explore how HR professionals can partner with veterans and help them feel like welcome contributors to a new mission with a new organization.
What can a snow globe teach you about life, leadership, and change? According to our guest today, quite a bit. Jeff Nischwitz is the Founder and Chief Story Debunker of The Nischwitz Group, a speaking, consulting and coaching company that transforms people and organizations… one story at a time! Jeff gives us practical tips on handling change while using it to develop personally and professionally.
More and more, employees are looking to build their professional skills. If you aren't meeting this demand, those employees might find another organization that will. To help you get a better handle on this problem and develop a great upskilling and re-skilling program, we have Ashlee Dutton on this episode. She shares her process for identifying and meeting staff training and development needs. Some great tips on this one so be sure to take good notes.
With all the uncertainty of post-COVID work life, there is more than enough stress to go around. If you're an HR professional, you'll feel it more than most. Our guest today, Caren Kenney says that by learning to identify and live our BEST self, we will be more capable of succeeding in tough times. Caren is a coach and co-author or the book Leading with Character. Caren gives us tips on how to identify our purpose and live our best life even in chaotic times.
When COVID hit, the band-aid was ripped off. In going back to normal, the band-aid is being removed slowly and painfully. Navigating the return to work is a challenge. Our guest today, Alexa Beavers addresses the challenges and solutions to helping people through the changes and stress of office re-entry. Lots of practical advice and tips for your team in this episode.
We believe everyone needs recognition when they do a great job. When we saw that there was actually an Employee Recognition Day, we decided to allow our listeners to nominate employees for the honor. The winner is on our show today. John Gibson is an employee at Mountaineer Gas Company in Charleston, WV. John's boss, Sarah McClanahan is also on the show so we can hear why she thought John was worthy of the honor. Congratulations John!
There are plenty of things to be addicted to, but thinking? The act of obsessive rumination is harmful to ourselves, our careers, and our relationships. Our guest today, Nancy Colier is the author of Can't Stop Thinking: How to Let Go of Anxiety and Free Yourself from Obsessive Rumination. Nancy gives us practical tips to manage this issue and learn how to create space from this unhealthy practice.
You'll always remember the BEST boss you ever had and the WORST boss you ever had. Everyone in between is just a blur. Fortunately, I was able to locate the BEST boss I ever had and he's our guest on this episode. In 1986, Greg Nelson took an unfocused kid (me) and, hammered out my rough edges and put me on a path to success. Along the way, he used his mentorship approach to management and impacted countless other young sailors. In our session, Greg shares some of those stories and even recounts what it was like to work with me over 30 years ago. This is a special podcast and I encourage you to listen to it start to finish, and then listen again. I can't think of a better episode to be our 100th on HR Oxygen!
Each April brings Admin Professionals Day. This year, we decided to host a contest to find the Boss Builders Administrative Professional of The Year. This year, the honor goes to Denise Ewing, Executive Assistant to the CEO at PHP. In this interview, Denise shares her career journey with us as well as tips for how to be an invaluable partner to your boss. We also chat with Christine Boles who nominated Denise. Lots of wisdom in what Denise says to pay close attention!
As an HR professional, one of your biggest responsibilities is to develop the skills of your managers. A key skill to do that is COACHING. In this episode, ICF Credentialed coach Margi Bush will give you practical tips on how to help your employees develop into great performers.
As we enter a new phase post-COVID, many people are doing a personal inventory of who they are and who they want to be. If this sounds like you, you'll really benefit from talking to a life coach. Fortunately for you, we have one of the TOP TEN BEST LIFE COACHES IN THE USA here our our show today. Rachel Mohr is a life coach and speaker who shares some great tips with us today on how to train our brains for success. Great tips in this one so be sure to take good notes!
As the pandemic eases, companies must now plan for the return, including acquiring talent as we return to reality. Chris Nichols is a branding and recruiting expert. In this episode, we look at trends in recruiting and talent management.
In this episode, infant sleep expert Kristen Deaton returns to the show to give us tips on how to get your kids to experience healthy sleep patterns, particularly as parents may be preparing to take vacations and return back to the physical office.
As companies ponder a return to the physical office post-COVID, there are a lot of considerations. In this episode, three experts weigh in on how to do it safely. Rachel Permuth, Marc Hudock, and Blaine Rothauser take us through how to manage the environment in preparation for the big return. You can reach them at:
Marc Hudock, LSRP; marc.hudock@gza.com, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., 908-803-1014; https://www.gza.com/
Blaine Rothauser; blaine.rothauser@gza.com, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., 201-452-1713; https://www.gza.com/
Rachel S. Permuth, PhD, MSPH; rachelpermuth@rocketmail.com, Epidemiology and Behavioral Science Consultants, LLC., (240) 328-7810
Communication is the lifeblood of any organization or relationship. When it works, things go well, but if it doesn't, it creates all sorts of problems. Our guest today, coach and mediator Daya Naef talks to us about the power of conscious communication. This helps us build deeper relationships, better rapport, and more effective performance from everyone.
You hire an accountant to do your taxes and a lawyer to write your contracts. You should hire a public health professional to develop your COVID-19 safety and office reopening protocols to keep your teams safe and productive. Fortunately for you, I have the perfect person to address this. Claire Rosche Mattzie PA-C, MPH works with companies, helping them develop policies to help them reopen safely. In this episode, we talk about considerations and how to address this important step to a new reality.
There are a host of bad things to get addicted to, but maybe one of the most subtle, dangerous addiction is to perfection. Our guest today, Vitale Buford talks about her journey from being addicted to perfect to a one that is healthy and comfortable with excellence. This is a great story with a happy ending that we can all learn from.
As we move into the new year, many organizations are planning what the return to a physical office post-pandemic, will look like. There are many players involved in this process, including employees, managers, HR, senior leaders, etc. As you can imagine, this will require communication and negotiation. Our guest today, Susan Borke, is an expert in the art and skills of negotiation. Susan gives us practical tips on how to manage the conversations that will be required when the office reopens. Lots of practical tips so be sure to take good notes.
We expect our leaders to guide us in navigating the pandemic and life after it is conquered, but how can we support them? Our guest on this episode, Lori Ermi, is a coach, speaker, and consultant who works with leaders, coaching and training them. Lori has some great tips for moving teambuilding events virtually as well as identifying ways we can all be more effective at communicating virtually.
Aside from police officers and proctologists, HR professionals have the BEST funny and weird stories about human behavior in the workplace. Our guests today, Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell talk with us today about their latest book They Did What? Unbelievable Tales from the Workplace. We talk about why strange and mischievous behaviors happen in the workplace and some of the details behind the research for their book.
Anxiety and depression are on the rise due to the uncertainty of COVID and other factors. As an HR professional, you've probably noticed some of the symptoms in your workforce and maybe even with yourself or family and friends. Our guest today makes the case that fitness and nutrition can go a long way to mitigate some of the effects of both of these conditions. Igor Klibanov is a fitness and nutrition expert and the author of many books including The Mental Health Prescription. Igor talks about each condition in depth and offers fitness and nutrition suggestions to implement in order to stay mentally healthy.
As an HR professional, one of your goals is (or should be) getting a seat at THE TABLE and having the people listen to you. One way to do this, according to our guest Eva Jannotta of Simply Put Strategies, is to become a thought leader. Eva talks about how to home in on your expertise and leverage that to get the credibility and respect that you deserve!
How authentic should you be as a leader? According to our guest Minter Dial, author of You Lead: How Being Yourself Makes You a Better Leader, very authentic. Minter is an author, speaker, and well-traveled consultant who advocates bringing self-awareness into your leadership. This episode gives you practical steps in discovering and leveraging your true SELF to build your leadership credibility.
In the past year, many of us have spent more hours at home with work going virtual. You may have noticed just how cluttered your home has become. If your resolution for this year is to clear out clutter and get organized, you'll enjoy this episode with professional organizer Shane Bone of Simple Steps Consulting. Shane gives us steps to get both our minds and homes in order so we can be happier and more productive.
For many, writing a publishing a book is a big "bucket list" item. Our guest today, Emily Barrosse is experienced in all aspects of authoring and publishing books and gives us tips on how to do both. If you set a goal to write a book this year, be sure to listen carefully to Emily's advice!
Running a marathon is a "bucket list" item for most of us, but for our guest today, Mark Young, it's just a part of his routine. I wanted Mark to come on the show to tell us how we can make this dream a reality in 2021. If you've ever wanted to run a marathon, be sure to listen and take good notes!
Our very first Boss Builders Boss of the Year HR Director Tracy Avery of Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN is a leader, mentor, and staff developer that has the admiration of her team and peers. She took the award in a very competitive process after being nominated by her staff. In this interview, I talk with Tracy and Angi Ramsey who nominated her. If you're looking for some tips on being a great boss, please listen carefully to this episode!
Usually December is the month we set up resolutions for the upcoming year. For many of us, myself included, the goal usually focuses on weight loss. Our guest today, Leia Barrett of Profile Plan shares some ideas about healthy weight reduction. This is a very practical episode so be sure to take good notes!
Do you have employees who are nearing the magical age of 65? If so, then you probably know they have a lot of questions and the answers are hard to come by. Fortunately, our guest today is an expert in this topic. Tom Wright created the Turning 65 Workshop and is a consultant and frequent speaker at SHRM conferences. Tom explains Medicare and Social Security in plain English and give you tips on how to help your employees prepare for this milestone age.
HR Professionals are some of the most over-worked and under-appreciated professionals in the workforce. It's a job done often in isolation. This means, community really important. Our guest on this episode, PJ Trudeau runs the HR Roundtable and talks to us about the importance of community and why you should connect with others.
We've all heard of addictions. From the usual suspects, drugs and alcohol, to the odd, eating cigarette ashes and broken glass. But did you know that there are some folks who are addicted to being right? Our guest, Jennifer Thornton of 304 Coaching talks to us about this addiction and gives us strategies on how to handle employees who are suffering from it.
Keeping your workforce engaged and productive is a major challenge. There are a lot of moving parts, from the time an employee is recruited all the way through their annual review. Our guest today, Kathleen Rich-New shares her techniques for keeping employees productive, techniques she learned from her years working in some major, well-known corporations. Lots of good information on this episode and a very special offer at the end!
Only 23% of people think their leaders lead well. Today’s workforce seeks a new type of leader, better equipped to navigate the speed and complexity of our digital workplace. As an HR professional, part of your job is to help develop leaders. Our guest on this episode, Alain Hunkins, gives us strategies from his book Cracking the Leadership Code. He also has a special offer that you can access HERE.
In times of crisis, people always look to someone to lead them. That takes a great deal of courage, and is even more important during this time of pandemic, civil unrest, and uncertainty. Our guest on this episode, speaker, author, and consultant Bill Treasurer talks about his journey to being more courageous and how he takes those lessons and helps leaders become more effective in help their organizations through trying times.
COVID has disrupted most of 2020. As we transition into the last part of the year, many businesses and schools are making the move back to the office and classroom. This can cause a great deal of anxiety in your employees. Our guest today, Natasha Fletcher is a therapist who specializes in helping people through anxiety. She offer practical tips on getting YOU and your team ready to make this move.
As an HR professional, you've probably heard this from your executive team: "We need to implement a culture like Google/Disney/Chic-Fil-A." According to our guest today, that will NEVER work. Shelley Smith is an expert at helping companies and organizations define and develop healthy, winning corporate cultures. Lots of practical information and tips if your job is to work with the executive team or the board to improve your culture.
Life has a habit of throwing curveballs at us. That's a good analogy for this episode. Our guest today, Harris Fanaroff shares his journey that took a very interesting turn and led him to a success that he never imagined. If you need a good example for how to handle life when your plans fall apart, this is the episode for you!
It's important to be intelligent. There's nothing worse though than being "book smart" but having no people skills to speak of. Our guest today, Margi Bush, makes the case that by understanding your EQ, not just your IQ, you'll be more effective in your role and be a better human to interact with.
COVID-19 has challenged us in every way, but particularly in the way we are forced to now communicate with each other. To be successful, we have to improve our methods and ways of communication. Our guest on this episode, Chad Littlefield makes the case that "connection before content" is the key. He gives us some actionable steps to take if you want to build up your team even in these challenging times.
COVID-19 changed all the rules, norms, and expectations for 2020. As an HR professional, you're probably dealing with individuals who are struggling with this and are looking for comfort and help. Our guest today, Michael Diettrich-Chastain has some great advice, tips, and techniques for helping you help others through these times of change.
Most of us have transitioned to a virtual environment. Rather than a long drawn-out process, it probably happened quickly which means right now you might not be operating as well as you could be. Our guest today, Kristina Walters is a professional organizer that gives us tips on how to set up the ideal home-based workspace AND gives us some strategies on decluttering while we're at it!
It's the halfway point of 2020 and it looks like the second half will be as bumpy as the first! Our guest today, Michael Diettrich-Chastain has some solutions. Michael is an author, speaker, and executive coach who works with individuals helping them become more effective personally and professionally. His CHANGE strategy is a great framework for HR leaders to use as they help their organizations through this crazy year! Be sure to stay tuned until the end for a special offer Michael has for you!
As an HR professional, you have valuable knowledge and skills that your employer needs to recognize. If this isn't happening, you need to negotiate your way into professional success. This applies to many areas of our personal lives as well. Our guest today, Donna Hughes of Launch Negotiation is an expert negotiator and makes the case that to be successful, you have to master the techniques of negotiation. Forget about any stereotypes you have about negotiation because Donna will help you revisualize everything you think you know about this topic!
As an HR professional, you probably realize that career success is a journey. The reward you get is recognition by your organization and peers from the results you get. Our guest today, Tianna Lucas is an experienced HR leader who graciously shared her journey with me. I know you'll enjoy her story and hopefully will get some guidance on how to manage your own career.
As an HR professional, you work in a stressful environment and often feel isolated. There is another group of professionals who experience this and more: Veterinarians. My guest today is really fun, interesting, and multi-talented. Dr. Michelle Lem is not only a veterinarian, she also works with homeless youths (and their pets) AND partners with stressed-out fellow veterinarians. Her techniques will work for you and just listening to her will be inspirational!
Virtual meetings, conferences, and training sessions are now the norm. And frankly, as they normally exist, they SUCK! Our guest on this episode, Heather Archer, disagrees. She has a proven 5-Step Process that will help you engage your audience, get your points across, and provide a much better experience for your virtual attendees.
At some point in life, all of us probably have or will ask the question: What is My Purpose in Life? Our guest today, Tom Clegg, talks to us about a process he uses called LifePlan. If you're at a point in life where nothing is making sense and you need clarity, this episode will be most helpful. Be sure to stay tuned until the end as Tom has a special offer for listeners of this show.
As of the date of this episode, there are far more questions than answers for what life after COVID will look like. The best we can do is maybe ask better questions. Our guest today, Tara Rethore, is a business strategist who has some great thoughts about what we can do right now to help us succeed in the future!
If you're looking for an inspirational story of survival, hope, and success, this is the episode for you. My guest is Nicole Bard. Nicole was the recipient of a liver that was donated by someone who is alive today! This is a super interesting medical procedure which many folks don't know about. Nicole's message of perseverance is what we all need to hear today!
I believe all of us should be on a path of self-improvement, but what if, because of bad situations, relationships, or career mishaps you don't feel empowered enough to do so? Our guest today, Kimberly Armstrong focuses her business on working women who are in this situation. The topic today, Self-empowerment Strategies for Women, is designed for professional women who are looking for a boost in their self-confidence. Kimber's techniques will give you the motivation and skills to be the very best YOU that you can be!
Remote workers are now the rule rather than the exception. In some cases, companies are finding this trend to be more effective but like anything, there are some challenges. What do you do when some of your remote workers are failing? Well, our guest today, Jennifer Leake of Assessment Pros has some practical tips for keeping the workforce engaged and preventing them from being left behind. Lots of practical tips so be sure to take notes!
As an HR professional, you know how important professional development is. In this time of quarantine and pandemic, it might seem like it shouldn't be a priority but IT IS! Our guest today, Dr. Deb Cohen gives us reasons why we should accelerate our development and has some suggestions on how to do it more effectively.
Difficult conversations were always difficult, but now, in a more stressful and often virtual environment, they're even harder. That doesn't mean you ignore them, just be better at it. Our guest today, Deb Cohen, will give us practical and tactical strategies for getting over the fear of doing these and offer up skills and techniques to do it better!
Conflict is one of those things we'll face on a regular basis. In a normal environment it's challenging enough, but when you put people in a virtual environment and combine that with stress, fear, and anxiety, it gets a lot tougher. Fortunately, our guest today, Natalie Garramone has some tips to help us identify signs of brewing conflict and strategies to overcome them.
As an HR professional, you probably now have that seat at the table you've been wanting. There's a lot that people are now expecting from you. Thinking about a post-COVID-19 world at work can be daunting so you need as much info as you can get. Our guest today, Yolanda Hunter of WorkPlace HR has some important information and things to consider as you navigate this important task. Be sure to take good notes. There is a lot to know!
If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it's that we never really have a clear answer for the challenges we're facing. As an HR professional, that's difficult considering management expects you to have a plan for everything from remote work to reconvening the workplace when this is all over. Fortunately, our guest today has some advice for us. Mike Staver is the author of Leadership Isn’t for Cowards and an internationally respected speaker and coach. Mike takes noisy, often complex, leadership content and makes it immediately useful, digestible and entertaining. He's just the guy we need for times like today! I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Making civilians into soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines isn't easy. There's a period of tortuous basic training followed by schools and other training. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of time or resources for the transition back to civilian life. Our guest today, Ryan Sweeney gives both companies and veterans some tips based on his own successful transition from the Army to now a professional civilian. Good tips here so be sure to pass this on to anyone you know who is going to transition soon or is looking to hire vets.
There's a ton of uncertainty around what COVID-19 will mean for us, our health, our families, our stock portfolios, and our future. We also need to figure out what it means for the future of work and the workplace. Nobody has real answers, but maybe the best thing to do is ask and consider better questions. Our guest today, Ken Schlechter and I discuss what questions to ask and what impact COVID-19 might have for the workplace of the future. Join us for this important topic!
2020 was supposed to be a great year! The "ROARING 20s!" and yet here we are with nothing that we anticipated, and a lot that we never expected. Is it too late to make a goal comeback in the second half of the year? My guest Meico Whitlock doesn't think so! Meico takes us through some strategies to rediscover our purpose and recalibrate so we can experience success in a year where no success is expected. He's an inspiring guy and I know you'll love this episode!
COVID-19 has a lot of people looking for answers in a lot of places. Some look to medical experts. Some try to sort it out on their own. But many others are engaging with spirituality. Some seek answers in their religious traditions and others look in some non-traditional practices. That's the area that my guest today has quite a bit of expertise. Lauren Smith is a "renaissance" woman of sorts. She's a marketing expert, coach, and also hosts the very popular Master your Mind, Business, and Life Podcast. I ask Lauren to explain the terms in ways anyone can understand and she does just that. You will leave with the information you need as you explore spirituality in this new world we all now live in.
Project management and project managers are very different things. Project management is a science unto itself, part science, part psychology. Having our current virtual business environment presents new challenges to that already difficult business. Fortunately, our guest today, Ken Schlechter has a ton of experience in this and shares his tips on being an effective project manager in this episode. As an HR professional, you can use these tips in running your department and function even better!
HR professionals always seek a seat at THE TABLE. Today, they're probably leading the discussion there! Our guest today, Katie Parker, is an HR consultant with expertise in business ethics. We talk about the role of HR during the pandemic as well as ways to prepare the workplace for the inevitable return of normal. Lots of good tips here so take notes!
2020 is a tough year for businesses. Many are forced to lay people off. How you do it is important not only to the individuals affected, but to your organization as well. Our guest today is Iris Culp of IC-Growth. Iris helps individuals in career transition and also partners with organizations, helping them provide services to employees who have to be let go due to economic conditions. Iris has actionable strategies for you to use if you have to do the tough job of letting employees go. Be sure to listen at the end for a very special offer.
It's not often you run across someone who has the perfect blend of personal and professional success and when you do, you HAVE to interview them! I had the privilege of interviewing David Roger, Co-Founder and CEO of Felix Gray. His company makes eyewear for people who spend a lot of time online and complain about strained eyes, headaches and blurry vision - all symptoms of too much Blue Light! I love the technology, but David is a very interesting guy and has also developed a company culture that most would envy. In our wide-ranging interview, we talk about his journey, his vision, his company, his culture, and also his message to young people who have been affected by COVID-19. Enjoy!
In times of uncertainty, people handle the changes very differently. If you're an HR Leader, you have to be the one to make sure your team is ok. Our guest today is Jeremy Evans, Principle Consultant at Constant Consulting LLC. Jeremy is an expert in helping companies deal with significant changes. In this episode, we talk about what makes any type of change uncomfortable and what strategies leaders need to take to get their people through it. This topic is very relevant right now so be sure to take good notes!
Right now scientists are waging a war against Covid-19. As an HR Professional, you need to be in the fight too. Your enemy though is against the psychological effects this virus is having on our team. Our guest today is Dr. David Clayman, an Award-Winning clinical and forensic phycologist. David talks about how the virus and the fear and anxiety it causes affects us and our team and gives us actionable strategies on winning the many battles and the war against Covid-19.
I think all of us have visions of grandeur for ourselves and our careers. We start off with big plans and dreams and then life happens. What we do to continue that journey though takes courage. Our guest on this episode, Shannon Carlton, has a tool and technique that she used to create an amazing life for herself and her family. And no, she didn't have it easy. Shannon is the author of Manifest Your Vision with Grace, Gratitude, and Growth. She facilitates vision board retreats and has helped many women start down a path for personal and professional success. She's super inspirational and I know you'll find this interview motivating and informative.
As an HR professional, you have to be a master communicator. If you think you can do this with a busy PowerPoint deck, you're sadly mistaken! Our guest today, Jill Greenbaum argues that by using visual facilitation techniques, you can engage your audience and get your message across. Jill is a great teacher and facilitator and I've really enjoyed using the techniques she's taught me!
2020 will forever be known as the year of Coronavirus. As of publication day, there is lots of uncertainty, particularly in the world of business. As a leader, it's up to you to provide some comfort in times of chaos. Our guest on this episode, Margi Bush, President of Wisdom Tree Coaching and MBTI expert talks to us about how to leverage the power of Temperament to engage your team and bring out their very best. You'll learn a lot about yourself in this issue and get actionable strategies so listen carefully and enjoy!
This podcast is dropping on St. Patrick's Day, 2020. Yet, nobody is celebrating. Right now the world is struggling with the Coronavirus and businesses, other than retail, have either shuttered or are going remote. There needs to be some guidelines for remote work in order to stay successful. Our guest today is Alexa Beavers, CEO of the Axela Group. Alexa brings us practical, actionable strategies for navigating the world of remote and/or virtual work and the dynamics it brings. She has a webinar that takes her strategies a step further. It's being held on Friday, March 20, 2020. To register for this free webinar, click HERE.
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for networking, finding a job, building a reputation, and establishing yourself as a thought leader. Done correctly, a LinkedIn profile builds trust and credibility. Done wrong, and you'll display your incompetence for the world to see! Fortunately, we have an expert on this episode that will help you do it the right way! Kelly Leonard is a consultant, speaker, trainer and D&I expert who developed a really cool methodology to shape your LinkedIn persona and profile. Kelly shares some great, actionable tips that will help you get your LinkedIn HOUSE in order!
As a busy HR professional, do you ever feel like no matter what you do, you're not getting ahead? If so, then this episode is for you! My guest is Visa Shanmugam, a mindset coach with some great information on how to tame your "inner bully," create a practice to de-stress and re-energize, and to help you achieve the success that you want. Visa is a lot of fun and I learned a lot on this one so be sure to take good notes!
If you're an HR professional, you've probably wished you had a seat (or a better seat) at "The Table." One key to getting there is to function more strategically. My guest on this episode, consultant, author, and speaker Ed Krow gives us actionable strategies to get your HR function to that level!
Are you tired of employees screwing up and then blaming everyone else, then tell you you're picking on them because they aren't as bad as the rest of the team? Well, I have an answer and a strategy for that!
Our question on this episode comes from Sid of Florence, AL. He wants to know if he should be taking feedback personally. Tune in for my answer.
As an HR professional, you've probably been tasked with provide some sort of teambuilding training for your managers. You probably discovered that it didn't stick. Our guest on this episode of the podcast looks at teambuilding much differently. His name is Lance Loya and he's an author, speaker, and master teambuilder. He's got some great tips on being a better teammate which is the key to being a more effective team. Great stories and tips from Lance so be sure to take good notes!
Most HR professionals resent the fact that they either don't have a "seat at the table" or if they do, nobody gives them the respect they deserve. Our guest on this episode knows there is a reason for this and has some remedies to fix it. Jennifer Currence is the founder of The Currence Group, a consulting firm out of Tampa Florida. She is the author of several books and a frequent speaker at the state and National SHRM chapters. Jennifer gives us a list of key terms to become familiar with and even builds the case that you ought to go out on sales calls with the sales team! Great, actionable strategies on this episode so be sure to take notes!
Unless we have the ability to read minds, there's no way employees can possibly know your expectations. This episode discusses how to communicate those expectations.