Best Erica Pinsky Podcasts (2024)

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Best of Erica #10 6:38

9y ago6:38

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It is five years since this post came out in February 2010 and in that time, the “speak up” piece of the Respect Business continued to expand and grow. It became the most popular and requested of my presentations. In 2012 we released the Road to Respect Speak Up eGuide with tips and tools to empower you to speak up respectfully.The ability to speak…

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Best of Erica #9 7:21

9y ago7:21

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This post first appeared in Nov 2011. The message is even more relevant today as the explosion of social media platforms, texting and selfies continues to push the boundaries and re-establish “socially acceptable behaviour.”In my experience, the bar is getting lower, not higher, making the requirement for a proactive conversation about what constit…

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Best of Erica #8 10:02

9y ago10:02

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Given that Ms. Clinton announced on April 12th that she will be seeking the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, I thought it would be fitting to share this post from 2013.In June I had the opportunity to present at the annual SHRM Conference in Chicago. One of the highlights Iof that experience was being in the audience for th…

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Best of Erica #7 21:49

9y ago21:49

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March 8 was International Women’s Day, first celebrated in 1911. It seems only fitting, then, that this month’s "Best of "article features the first interview for Are We There Yet? Women, Position & Power done in February 2012. The introduction to the interview highlighted the sad reality that the answer to the question Are We There Yet? was a reso…

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Full Interview with Anne Kinvig 36:18

9y ago36:18

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This is the full interview with Anne Kinvig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Best of Erica #6 13:00

9+ y ago13:00

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I was prompted to write this article in June 2007 when Jim Chu became the first non-white chief of police to be hired in Canada. In January 2015 Chief Chu announced he will be retiring in the spring, after 36 years as a member of the Vancouver Police Force. Oh, and if you’re curious as to who are the front runners for his position, they are 3 white…

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The Best of Erica #5 18:00

9+ y ago18:00

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In July 2007, my 11 year old daughter Abee and I went to San Diego where I attended a National Speakers Association event while my daughter took part in a Youth Leadership Conference. At the end of each day, my daughter was bubbling over with news about the exciting speakers she had heard.One of these presenters, Canadian motivational speaker Alvin…

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The Best of Erica #4 14:35

9+ y ago14:35

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One of the most gratifying things for me, and the main reason I continue to write these monthly articles, is that I always receive comments from you, my readers and listeners. A Christmukah Story, first posted in December 2007, generated a flood of feedback. We reposted it in 2009 and 2012 and again got loads of comments. The article has also been …

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The Best of Erica #3 6:00

9+ y ago6:00

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Yesterday I spent a good deal of my day struggling with an article for this edition of Reflections on the Road to Respect. I had what I thought was a good idea. However, as sometimes happens, the more I wrote, the less I progressed. By about 4 pm I was feeling quite frustrated and discouraged. The fact that I burned the roof of my mouth a few days …

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The Best of Erica #2 12:02

9+ y ago12:02

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Let’s Talk About Sex – Popular Fashion and Respectful Workplace CultureI am not a prude. Those that know me would laugh at the suggestion. However, lately I find myself on the far right when it comes to the topic of appropriate attire in the workplace. I am, in fact, now advising all of my clients to adopt and enforce a Dress Code.How come? Well, q…

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The Best of Erica #1 12:23

10y ago12:23

12:23

The Best of EricaHope you’ve enjoyed our brief but glorious summer season. Out here on the “Left” coast we had an unusually hot and somewhat humid summer, making me exceeding grateful that I chose to install central air when I moved into my home.By the time you read this, I will be on the other coast, visiting family and friends in Montreal and Tor…

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The Next Adventure 14:03

10y ago14:03

14:03

August 2014 will mark the 16th anniversary of The Respect Business. A lot has happened in those 16 years. When I started this business in 1998 I was still “young.” “You are no longer young by the time you realize your youth is over.” I’m not sure where I heard this expression or who said it, however, it has stuck with me over the years. There can b…

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eNews podcast - Jen Schaeffers 14:15

10y ago14:15

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In May 2012 I participated as a community leader in the Minerva Foundation’s Learning to Lead weekend. Jen Schaeffers, executive director of the CKNW Orphans’ Fund was the Keynote speaker on Sunday morning. What struck me about this young, energetic, and at that time pregnant woman, was her willingness to talk openly about the challenges she was fa…

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Jen Schaeffers - full interview 24:30

10y ago24:30

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In May 2012 I participated as a community leader in the Minerva Foundation’s Learning to Lead weekend. Jen Schaeffers, executive director of the CKNW Orphans’ Fund was the Keynote speaker on Sunday morning. What struck me about this young, energetic, and at that time pregnant woman, was her willingness to talk openly about the challenges she was fa…

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Two to Tango 9:28

10y ago9:28

9:28

My 17 year old daughter was thrilled when she recently started her new job. She liked the work and the people, at least everyone she met until her shift last week. She made a couple of mistakes, she told me, and was “called on them” by two supervisors.Her immediate reaction was to feel anxiety, shame, and worry. Her confidence was momentarily shake…

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eNews podcast March 2014 15:45

10y ago15:45

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Are We There Yet? - Women, Power & Position - An Interview with Janet AustinJanet Austin was recommended as someone to interview for this series by a number of former participants. In addition to being the CEO of the YMCA Metro Vancouver, “one of the largest and most diversified non-profits in Metro Vancouver, if not the whole country” Ms. Austin i…

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Full Interview with Janet Austin 33:01

10y ago33:01

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Are We There Yet? - Women, Power & Position - An Interview with Janet AustinJanet Austin was recommended as someone to interview for this series by a number of former participants. In addition to being the CEO of the YMCA Metro Vancouver, “one of the largest and most diversified non-profits in Metro Vancouver, if not the whole country” Ms. Austin i…

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The Elephant in the Room 15:21

10+ y ago15:21

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The Elephant in the RoomIn 1998 I quit my corporate job to start the Respect Business. When people asked me why I made that choice my standard response was:I want to see change in my lifetime.Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and author of the bestselling book Lean In, shares that interest. She is working to challenge the status quo with respect to gen…

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It's Not Me, It's You ... or is it 7:01

10+ y ago7:01

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One of my great joys in life is reading novels. Call me old fashioned, but I prefer reading a physical book rather than an e-book. I bike to my local library, and head straight to the staff picks section where I consistently find great reads. Given the recent announcement about the phasing out of mail delivery to private homes in Canada, I no longe…

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the Horrible and the Miserable 8:05

10+ y ago8:05

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For many of us December means holiday preparations and celebrations. For me, it has also come to mean the rather demoralizing task of having to read story after story of disrespect and abuse Now you might be wondering, Erica: why on earth would you want to subject yourself to such a depressing task during the season of light and joy? The short answ…

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3 Hot Tips for Bully-Proofing 8:22

10+ y ago8:22

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I noticed an older gentleman among the audience members waiting to speak to me after a recent conference presentation. When the room had cleared, he asked if I had a few extra minutes to talk with him.Turns out that the information in my presentation confirmed for him that he was being bullied at work. The perpetrator was a new hire who had become …

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October 2013 eNews podcast interview 14:31

10+ y ago14:31

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Something I learned in short order when I started my career as a Labour Relations Advisor at Canadian Airlines was that lawyer Sue Paish, and her colleagues Patricia Janzen and Lorene Novakowski at Russell and DuMoulin, as the firm was then called, were women I wanted to get to know. I heard them speak at numerous Labour, Employment and Human Right…

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Full Interview with Sue Paish 1:05:06

10+ y ago1:05:06

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Something I learned in short order when I started my career as a Labour Relations Advisor at Canadian Airlines was that lawyer Sue Paish, and her colleagues Patricia Janzen and Lorene Novakowski at Russell and DuMoulin, as the firm was then called, were women I wanted to get to know. I heard them speak at numerous Labour, Employment and Human Right…

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The Secretary of State 10:02

11y ago10:02

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Hilary Rodham Clinton — Leadership LessonsIn June I had the opportunity to present at the annual SHRM conference in Chicago. One of the highlights of that experience was being in the audience for the opening keynote delivered by former US Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton.If you’re a regular reader/listener, you will know that the topic of W…

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The Power of Possibility 11:41

11y ago11:41

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Throughout the 3 day event, Ms. Sasevich showed us, gave us examples of, and shared ideas about what might be possible for us in our businesses. On the trip home, as I imagined all of the new products, strategies and initiatives I could develop and implement to support growth in my business, I began to appreciate how transformative it can be when o…

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The Value of Meditation at Work 9:36

11y ago9:36

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Work related stress is now the leading cause of workplace disability, costing the Canadian economy close to $5 billion a year. Doing more with less is the mantra in many of today`s workplaces. Change is the name of the game. Given those realities, the likelihood that work related stress is going to end anytime soon is slim to none.So what`s an empl…

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Wendy Quan interview 32:00

11y ago32:00

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This is the full interview with Wendy Quan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Put the Snakes on the Table 8:25

11y ago8:25

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Have you given much thought to the notion of behavioural accountability in your workplace?We often hear about the importance of holding employees accountable. That expression seems to imply that something, or more commonly, someone external to that employee, is responsible for ensuring that an employee lives up to her/his end of the employment cont…

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Interview with Janine North 41:08

11+ y ago41:08

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I had the opportunity to meet Janine North, CEO Northern Development Initiative Trust when I attended the 4th Annual Leadership Lessons from Influential Women in Business conference co-hosted by Business in Vancouver and the Professional Women’s Network on November 1, 2012. After hearing her speak as a panel member, I knew I wanted to include her i…

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How North Shore Credit Union is Getting Respect Right 10:09

11+ y ago10:09

10:09

One of the main reasons I chose the title Road to Respect for my book was to emphasize the journey involved in creating a values based, respectful workplace culture. This is not about a quick trip with a speedy arrival at your destination. Aligning your workplace policies, behaviours and practices to reflect the ethical value of respect can take ye…

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Are You Creating a Business Culture of Respect 10:20

11+ y ago10:20

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It2019s a New Year, a time when many of us are making resolutions. If attracting and retaining top talent, and/or achieving sustainable business success are goals you2019ve set for 2013, I2019d like to suggest that you add Creating a Culture of Respect to your list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A Christmakuh Story 14:35

11+ y ago14:35

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I didn2019t grow up celebrating Christmas. It was 201Ctheir201D holiday. It wasn2019t until I met my late husband that I experienced the 201Cmagic201D of Christmas; the amazing smell of a living tree, the fun of decorating, the comfort of lights on dark winter evenings, the eggnog, the gingerbread and of course, the chocolate. I was hooked!On Decem…

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Interview with Faye Wightman 43:39

11+ y ago43:39

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Ms. Whiteman’s career path was shaped by the untimely death of her physician husband. She chose to return to school so that she could teach nursing and have a more predictable schedule than she did as a hospital program nurse working shifts on the open heart unit.However, as so often happens in life, that plan never materialized. Hosted on Acast. S…

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"Respectful" Joking 8:15

11+ y ago8:15

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My book, Road to Respect, starts with a chapter entitled 201CChoosing to Walk the Talk.201D 201CLeading the Change201C is the final chapter of the book which starts with this quote by Albert Schweitzer: 201CExample is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.201D The importance of a personal commitment to respect and leading b…

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The Respect Effect 8:15

11+ y ago8:15

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I discovered RespectfulWorkplace.com, a site 201Cdevoted entirely to fostering awareness and providing resources for creating more respect in the workplace201D in early 2009. When I learned that the new site was looking for contributors, I jumped at the chance to become involved. I contacted Melanie Sklarz, web content coordinator, the conversation…

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Lessons Learned in Dallas 9:37

12y ago9:37

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These days we2019re hearing a lot about values based leadership. That was not the case in 1960 when Issy Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, opened his first hotel. If you2019ve read Road to Respect you may recall that Issy2019s decision to build his workplace culture on the 201CGolden Rule,201D (treat others as you would like to be …

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Interview with Donna Wilson 44:26

12y ago44:26

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Will Are We There Yet? Second in an interview series On April 30th, I sat down with Donna Wilson, VP, Industry Services & Sustainability at WorkSafeBC , to get her perspective on Women, Position & Power. Ms. Wilson has a wealth of knowledge and experience and I found her story fascinating. I encourage you to listen to the entire interview. Hosted o…

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Will New Law Make BC Bully Free? 7:04

12y ago7:04

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On Thursday May 3, BC Labor Minister Margaret MacDiarmid tabled amendments to the Workers Compensation Act to address workplace bullying and harassment. BC is following a legislative trend which began 2004 when Quebec amended its Labour Standards legislation to include psychological harassment 2013 aka workplace bullying.What is psychological haras…

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Vote for Erica 5:14

12y ago5:14

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This month I am asking all of you in the Road to Respect community to help me become North America’s Next Greatest Speaker.In February I presented Speak Up: Speak Out – Personal Power and Respect in Business at the Vancouver chapter of eWomenNetwork. After the presentation Pamela Chatry, Executive Managing Director told me about a speakers competit…

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eNews March 2012 - Psychopathic Bosses 6:44

12+ y ago6:44

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As I frequently tell my audiences, one of the most encouraging findings with respect to workplace bullying is the evidence that establishes the effectiveness of coaching in shifting the behaviour of individuals who routinely engage in disrespectful, power based behaviours. The exception, I point out, would be that small percentage of individuals, 1…

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eNews for February 2012 - Interview with Anne Kinvig 20:28

12+ y ago20:28

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This article highlights some of what my first guest Anne Kinvig COO of Pacific Blue Cross & BC Life shared in her interview. This is the first in the series, which will continue once a quarter throughout 2012. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Interview with Anne Kinvig 36:18

12+ y ago36:18

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This is Erica Pinsky's full 35 minute recorded interview with Anne Kinvig, COO of Pacific Blue Cross Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Out With the Old - In With Respect for 2012 8:19

12+ y ago8:19

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It’s a New Year. In spite of the fact that according to the Mayan calendar it is also going to be our last, I am feeling very optimistic about 2012.One reason for my optimism is the fact that Values.com, The Foundation for A Better Life, an organization that I blogged about last year has not only survived, but is thriving. It now has the economic c…

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Rely on Respect to Ignite Innovation 7:41

12+ y ago7:41

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If you have had a chance to check out my web site lately, you might remember reading this on the home page. Bullying and harassment produce disconnected, fear based cultures where employees won’t speak up. And when employees are afraid to speak up, not only are costly problems going on unresolved, but innovative and creative ideas that will enhance…

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A Christmukah Story 10:29

12+ y ago10:29

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There is a lot to celebrate this month. In addition to the holiday season, December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities and December 10, International Human Rights Day, marking the 63rd anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.I didn’t grow up celebrating Christmas. It was “their” holiday. It wasn’t u…

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RCMP Sexual Harassment CBC Interview with Erica Pinsky 20:05

12+ y ago20:05

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An Ounce of Prevention 7:21

12+ y ago7:21

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At a recent networking event I was standing near a couple of younger women who were deep in a conversation about challenges they were facing at work. After introducing ourselves I learned that they both work in large organizations, each in a position of power. One woman was talking about a staff member who seemed to have no idea as to what constitu…

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Are You Ready for the Participation Age? 9:14

12+ y ago9:14

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Ever heard of Dagenham, England? I know I hadn’t until very recently when I saw Made in Dagenham, a film about female employees at the Ford Plant who walked off their jobs in 1968 to protest the fact that they were getting paid a lot less than men doing work of equal value. It was that action that led to the passage of the Equal Pay Act in Britain.…

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Interview with Heritage Law 43:10

12+ y ago43:10

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I heard about Heritage Law quite by accident. I met lawyer Monique Shebbeare at a networking event. I learned that she was working in a firm focused on estates, wills and family law. Then she shared that she is the mother of an 18 month old. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Interview with Marni Johnson of North Shore Credit Union 35:19

12+ y ago35:19

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As I discuss in Road to Respect, building a respectful workplace culture is not about adopting a paper strategy. It is about the willingness of those in leadership to really walk the talk, to take action to ensure that the policy serves as a foundation for a truly respectful, values driven culture. Apparently, that willingness is thriving among the…

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