In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, I interview Terri Lonowski on the transformative power of "soulful listening." Terri, a communication visionary, shares insights on how listening deeply and being present can significantly impact personal and professional relationships. Overview of Episode #117 --- Why Soulful Listening Matter…

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price engages in a fascinating conversation with Bobby Powers, Director of Learning & Development at Jitasa. Bobby brings over a decade of experience managing teams, building training programs from scratch at various startups and SMBs, and training over 100 managers and executives. He ha…

Episode Description This special episode highlights the 2023 Robert S. Hartman Institute's Wisdom Council Panel discussion, featuring three legends of the field in Art Ellis, Ph.D., Steve Byrum, Ph.D., and Mark Moore,Ph.D. This podcast also includes clips from my short interviews with many conference participants. In this episode: [00:00:01] Suzie …

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price speaks with return podcast guest Art Ellis, Ph.D., on Unlocking the Power of Practical Axiology. The two discuss Dr. Robert Hartman's "Freedom to Live", outlining Hartman's journey and the foundations of practical Axiology. Art Ellis discusses the legacy of Robert Hartman, who deve…

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price shares invaluable insights on the art of conducting effective interviews for hiring managers. Emphasizing the importance of finding the right fit to mitigate the risk of a bad hire, Suzie introduces a structured approach to enhance interviewing and hiring skills. This episode is a …

When we think about a wake-up eager workforce, we are looking for people who are performing roles that align with their strengths. We are looking for people who are motivated and feel respected and appreciated in their roles. Often, we find in the workplace that some employees are not as involved or enthused as we would like. Sometimes, they are ac…

It is hard to Wake Up Eager when you are in physical pain. In this episode, I speak with Kelly Lynch Feldkamp, founder of Provention Plus, about how wellness programs impact company culture, how soft tissue injuries impact your bottom line, how everybody is a Jobsite Athlete, and the benefit of understanding the impact of posture and movement in th…

Stories have always been a way that we have shared information and influenced others. The power of stories predates modern society and carries such a powerful influence as a way to share experience and knowledge. In this episode, I speak with Doug Stevenson, who is the master of Storytelling that Sticks. Doug is a former professional actor with a c…

I continued my discussion with Dr. Stephen Middleton today in Part 2 of his interview. If you ever feel like you are having difficulty finding the opportunities you want, this episode is just what you need to give you a little boost of encouragement that opportunities are all around us – we just have to be open to them. The possibilities that we ha…

It’s always nice to have a reminder of what is possible in our lives, and I want to bring that reminder to you today through my interview with Dr. Stephen Middleton - The Possibility Man. Beginning his life in rural South Carolina, Dr. Middleton came to the realization that he was meant for more in this life than farming. He shares stories of inspi…

We are back for Part 2 this week of the best Mind, Body, and Spirit ideas and products to give you a wake-up eager 2024! Last week I interviewed some professionals who are near and dear to my heart, and they shared their favorite tips and tricks for mind, body, and spirit that they are implementing in 2024. In this episode: [00:01:03] Welcome to th…

Waking up eager is a commitment, and it takes finding the right balance between what we do and how we feel about what we do. But to truly be happy and healthy and to feel our best selves, we have to be fulfilled in mind, body, and spirit. In this episode: [00:41] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [02:45] What is the Wake Up Eager Way?…

I continue the discussion with Mike Shennan, senior coach with This Naked Mind, and we dive deeper into discussing the impact of alcohol on our lives. One way that you can approach the impact of alcohol in your life is to look at it like a relationship. Is that relationship healthy or toxic? A more significant struggle that we often encounter is no…

Drinking is a social concept that we often experience in our day-to-day work, whether it be at a happy hour event after a long day of work or indulging at a live concert over the weekend. Alcohol is all around us, at every party and event, and in every marketing stream we consume. Mike Keenan, a senior coach with This Naked Mind, joins me today to …

We jump back in with Eddie Hightower and discuss his strengths and motivators, how they play into what he does in his role, and how he works best. Understanding strengths and motivators for how employees behave in the workplace helps us match the responsibilities of the role. Caliber nailed it when they matched Eddie for the role of Senior Vice Pre…

Over the years, we have lost the value of apprenticeship programs, and several industries worldwide are feeling the squeeze of the limited number of skilled laborers that they need to succeed. Caliber Collision is flipping the script with its very successful and very impactful apprenticeship program. New technicians are brought in and taught all th…

In part two of my conversation with Ron Price we really start to dig into his personal thoughts and beliefs. He shares more about the influential people in his life, how understanding his DISC and Motivators changed the way he interacted with people, and what he does to support his mind, body and spirit. But first he gives some extremely sage advic…

The study of Axiology has greatly impacted my life and my career. One of the people I look up to most in this science is Ron Price. He’s the president of TTI Success Insights and he has a way of breaking down Axiology to make it relevant to anyone. I’m so excited to have him join us for our celebratory 100th episode of The Wake Up Eager Podcast. Ro…

The power and necessity of creating strong connections with your peers, leadership, and coworkers cannot be overstated. Especially when new leaders are coming into an organization and need to better understand their teams as quickly as possible. One way to create connections and quickly build positive relationships is by using Talent Insights Side-…

Is it possible to age backwards? There has been a huge focus throughout the entire history of human civilization on extending life and living better. But is it possible? In many ways it is and here to share more about this is Augie Leone. He’s sharing his healthy aging secrets and how at 93 his body is younger than ever. Augie became very intereste…

Welcome back to part two of this brilliant conversation with Mike Wilson and Mica Lunt of T2L Professional Development. We’ve been chatting about confronting the challenges of local government and in this second half we’ll dig deeper into Mica and Mike’s top Motivators and what keeps them waking up eager every day. Something that is extremely inter…

When you think of the government, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you said, the president, you’re probably in the majority. However, it is our local government that has the most say over our day to day lives. Mica Lunt and Mike Wilson help local governments find and hire the right talent to help make our cities run smoothly and effect…

We’re picking back up today where we left off in our last episode about Hiring Manager Mistakes and Best Practices with my amazing guest, Huff Logue. We spoke a lot about the amazing factors that TriMetrix offered in our last episode, and today, we talked about the advantage of DISC and how crucial it is in today’s workplace. The DISC assessment no…

We have all experienced the disappointment of hiring the wrong applicant for a position. The interview went so well; their resume was spot on for the skills and experience you were looking for, and they answered all of our questions the right way. But, after a few weeks or months into their job duties, you start to notice that they weren’t quite th…

I am back with Part 2 of my discussion on Workplace Motivation. Now that you know why the Motivators are so important when you’re trying to engage and inspire your employees, I want to continue to share what the Motivators are and how they present. The second Motivator is Utilitarian. If you have someone who is a High Utilitarian, they are going to…