Best JW Creates Podcasts (2024)

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Dance to Success: Merging Brands with Daniel DeFranco 46:19

3h ago46:19

46:19

Join host Holly as she speaks with Daniel DeFranco, Co-CEO of One Beat Dance Brands. In this vibrant episode, Daniel embodies the fusion of passion and business, sharing secrets from backstage management to executive boardrooms. Discover how culture, growth, and employee wellbeing choreograph the success of this dance-focused enterprise! Here are a…

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Behind the Scenes of a Corporate Leader with Brooke Smith 33:24

3h ago33:24

33:24

Dive into the riveting world of mergers, leadership, and company culture with CEO Brooke Smith. Discover how Deep Water Point & Associates navigate the challenging waters of blending distinct corporate identities while maintaining client trust and financial prosperity. A tell-all session packed with lessons on transparency, mentorship, and the perp…

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From Pharma to People: Charting a Leader's Journey 35:09

11d ago35:09

35:09

Dive into the compelling world of Greg Cathcart, the CEO of Exellis Health. Join us on "The Better People Podcast" as he uncovers the challenges of leading a globally integrated firm, the nuances of supply chain in pharma, and the art of fostering a culture that embraces flexibility. With a peek into the merger of three companies and personal leade…

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Pro Panel - Rating album covers with the pros 1:14:47

14d ago1:14:47

1:14:47

In this special episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, we invite five music/entertainment industry professionals to put their expertise to the test. Join us as our guests blind judge a selection of album covers, rating each one out of 10 purely on visual appeal. But that's not all—they also take a shot at guessing the music genre behind each c…

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The CEO's Journey: From Naval Officer to Healthcare Innovator with Matt Murphy 37:14

25d ago37:14

37:14

Dive into the world of InHome Therapy with CEO Matt Murphy as he unveils the origins of his company during the pandemic, the growth through acquisitions, and the industry's shift to prioritize patients. Discover the power of purpose, the impact of physical therapy, and the art of engagement in a burgeoning healthcare business - all shaped by heartw…

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Is this the most iconic album cover of all time...? Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon 40:16

2M ago40:16

40:16

In this episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, hosts Josh and Phil dive into the world of Pink Floyd's legendary Dark Side of the Moon. With an iconic album cover like this, there is a lot to talk about. Josh also drops a hot take about Wolfgang Van Halen, and asks the question - Is he (Wolfgang) more talented than his father Eddie...? Check i…

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Making Brands Matter: A CEO's Journey with Chris Bailey 24:43

1M ago24:43

24:43

Join Margaret Uhrich on the Better People podcast for an insightful chat with Chris Bailey, CEO of Bailey Brand Consulting. Explore the secrets behind a resilient brand strategy, building strong team dynamics, and the role of deep-rooted relationships in business success. Get ready for an episode packed with wisdom from a branding titan! Here are a…

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Growth and Equity: A Nonprofit CEO's Journey 41:09

3M ago41:09

41:09

Join host Holly DePalma as she enlightens us with the extraordinary journey of Franklyn Baker, CEO and President of the United Way of Central Maryland. Franklyn unveils the secrets behind doubling the organization's outreach, fostering a culture of equity and growth, and the thrilling prospects of taking their practices nationwide. Tap in to learn …

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Mastering Your Path in Sales and Leadership with David Mattson 51:48

2M ago51:48

51:48

Dive into an electrifying chat with CEO David Mattson of Sandler Training on The Better People Podcast. In this episode, we uncover the fusion of potent leadership, savvy sales strategies, and the art of personal career cultivation. Captivating stories and razor-sharp insights make this a playbook for anyone hungry to excel. Here are a few of the t…

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Culture in the C-Suite: A CEO's Take on Engaging Workplaces with Kevin Robins 23:01

3M ago23:01

23:01

In this episode, Holly DePalma kicks of a shift in perspective as we hear from guest CEO Kevin Robins. Insightful monologues & real-life leadership lessons make up this candid chat on reinventing workplace culture, building successful teams, and making sure everyone is on board and not left at the station. Here are a few topics we’ll discuss on thi…

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Record Store Day 2024 @ Retro Vinyl Records 43:02

3M ago43:02

43:02

To celebrate Record Store Day 2024 the guys stop in at Retro Vinyl Records, in Chattanooga, to hang out with Scott and talk all things music, vinyl records and album covers. We got a bonus interview with Scotts daughter Dala who is a huge Red Hot Chili Peppers fan, and her love of all things music.By JW Creates

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Work Culture Wins: Insights from Bookminders' CEO Jessica Minkus 26:28

3M ago26:28

26:28

Join us as Bookminders CEO Jessica Minkus shares her journey from staff accountant to head honcho, and spills the secret sauce behind their flexible, remote work culture. Discover how an employee-centric approach supercharged their growth, learn about team advisors' impact, and get inspired to enhance your company's culture. Here are a few topics w…

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Look at this photograph - photos on album covers 49:28

4M ago49:28

49:28

Unfortunately this is not an episode on your favorite Nickelback album, but we are looking at photographs on album covers. Join Josh & Phil as we talk about some of the best practices, and things to think about when using a photo on your album cover. In this episode we also revive our Near Miss segment where we discuss a genre that is a repeat offe…

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Music Discovery - Coming Home by the Dangerous Summer 31:06

5M ago31:06

31:06

On todays episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, we are doing a little music discovery. I (Josh) spent some time digging through crates of vinyl at my 3 favorite record stores in town, and picked up some albums based solely on the cover art. We are focusing on one of those albums today by the band The Dangerous Summer, and it's their album fro…

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Cultivating Culture: F&M Trust's Employee Engagement Journey with Dr. Karen Carmack 39:26

5M ago39:26

39:26

Dive into the incredible transformation of F&M Trust with Dr. Karen Carmack, as she unravels their path from low morale to record earnings through a robust employee engagement strategy. Discover the power of listening, strategic initiatives, and transparent leadership in propelling organizational success. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss …

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Judged by the Cover - Best of 2023 45:51

6M ago45:51

45:51

Welcome to the first Judged by the Cover of 2024!! With a new year come big changes, so everyone give a warm welcome to our new co-host Phil Hyland! Phil has been on the show before as a guest, and he brings a totally different music perspective and energy to the show that I'm really excited about. Join us in this episode as we discuss some of our …

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The Ugly Christmas Sweater Edition 22:13

7M ago22:13

22:13

There is no shortage of interesting Christmas album covers, and in this episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast we take a look at 3 of the most unusual ones! Get ready to learn about some great Christmas albums with questionable album covers, and hopefully learn something about them you didn't know before. A link to the digital content will down…

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Creating a Sense of Belonging: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with Sol Alberione 27:40

8M ago27:40

27:40

In this episode, Margaret Uhrich interviews Sol Alberione, the Chief People Officer at Giant Machines. Sol discusses the importance of a people-centered approach and the company's focus on creating digital solutions. She also shares insights on celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month at Giant Machines, emphasizing the need for a sense of belon…

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From Ballerina to Startups: Juliette Dupré's Unique Career Journey 39:37

8M ago39:37

39:37

This episode features an interview with Juliette Dupré VP of People & Culture at Simulmedia, who shares her unconventional career trajectory from ballerina to the startup world. The conversation delves into the challenges of working in HR and startups, finding a balance between perfection and the fast-paced startup environment, and the importance o…

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I Never Knew - Brent Crowe Interview 1:24:39

9M ago1:24:39

1:24:39

We have finally reached our 10th episode!!! Today is another special interview episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, and this time it is with a great friend of mine Brent Crowe! Brent is an amazing song writer, musician, producer and owner of the studio Backbeat Sound Design here in Chattanooga TN. The conversation ranges from song writing, t…

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Embracing Vulnerability and Feedback: A Journey in Leadership and Personal Growth 43:31

9M ago43:31

43:31

Discover the inspiring stories and valuable lessons shared in these three podcast episodes. From Culture Plus turning their failing company around with a culture of love, to leaders embracing vulnerability and feedback for personal growth, and a former F-18 fighter pilot sharing insights on functional leadership, these episodes offer valuable insig…

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Exploring Motivation and Finding Purpose in Life 27:27

9M ago27:27

27:27

In this episode, our host Margaret Uhrich discusses various aspects of leadership and management with guest Erwin de Leon, Chief Diversity Officer at Columbia University. They emphasize the significance of transparency in managing teams and the challenges faced by middle managers. The conversation also delves into the motivation and sense of purpos…

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The Importance of Authenticity in Employee Engagement and Social Change 40:14

10M ago40:14

40:14

In this episode, Jenny Malseed, VP of Strategy and Talent at GlobalGiving, emphasizes the significance of authenticity in employee engagement and driving social change within organizations. She discusses the evolution of bringing one's whole self to work and its impact on employee satisfaction and organizational culture. Jenny shares successful pra…

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Navigating Growth and Development in the Financial Services Industry 36:54

9M ago36:54

36:54

In this episode, Debbie Kemp, Chief People Officer at Biz2Credit shares her experiences and challenges of transitioning from a large organization to a rapidly growing one. She provides insights on building a leadership team, fostering a culture of learning, and developing talent in a small but mighty company. The importance of mentorship and effect…

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Did they steal that album cover design...? - The Clash London Calling 21:05

10M ago21:05

21:05

Do you enjoy stories that have a little controversy to them...? Well then you are in for a treat, todays episode dives into the influential album and cover design of The Clash's album London Calling. We dive into some of the interesting facts behind the album covers inspiration, and learn why the bass player decided to smash his treasured Fender P-…

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Navigating the Complexities of HR and Organizational Development in Higher Education 35:29

10M ago35:29

35:29

In this episode, Holly Marrone, Executive Director/Chief People Officer at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, joins host Holly DePalma to explore the challenges and achievements of HR and organizational development in higher education. They discuss topics like transitioning to hybrid remote work, implementing assessment tools, and re…

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Brave the Storm - Abe Montalvo - Monoliths Interview 53:08

11M ago53:08

53:08

Meet Abe Montalvo with Monoliths, and check out his newest Single brave the storm. It doesn't stop there, we are talking song writing, favorite album covers, the importance of branding, synthwave projects and so much more!! Abe also drops some info on a new 2 song EP dropping in October that you don't want to miss. Hear it here first on the Judged …

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Building a People-First Culture: The Shift towards a Coach-Focused Approach at JW Player 26:20

10M ago26:20

26:20

In this episode, Jillian Moulton, Chief Human Resources Officer for JW Player, discusses three key topics: manager development and engagement survey results, the shift towards a coach-focused approach, and creating alternative paths for career growth. She emphasizes the importance of a people-first culture, challenges and opportunities in a remote-…

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Navigating a Distributed Workforce with Jeffrey Robinson 44:08

11M ago44:08

44:08

In this episode, HR executive from One Inc, Jeffrey Robinson, discusses the challenges and opportunities of managing a distributed workforce. They emphasize the importance of clear communication, performance management, and empathy in remote settings, as well as building trust and celebrating successes. They also share tips for recruiting the right…

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Cars on Album Covers 25:29

12M ago25:29

25:29

Thanks to Brandon with Fleet by SSC for the recommendation for todays episode, Cars on Album Covers!! It's not often that I get to mix two of my passions, cars and album covers, so this was a dream come true!! I instantly knew of one album cover I had to talk about, but there are a few more that we discuss that I either found along the way, or have…

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Starting a Successful Mentoring Program in Your Organization with Dr. Lisa DeRoché 34:01

11M ago34:01

34:01

In this episode, Dr. Lisa DeRoché discusses the significance of mentoring in HR and her dissertation on entrepreneurial behaviors. She emphasizes the need for building relationships, empathy, and leadership support in HR mentoring programs. Dr. Lisa also provides useful tips for starting and growing successful mentoring partnerships in organization…

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Leveraging Data to Improve Employee Well-Being with IQ Solutions Jillian Bernstein 44:30

1y ago44:30

44:30

This episode, IQ Solutions Vice President of Human Resources, Jillian Bernstein, talks about leveraging data for employee engagement and well-being, manager engagement, and the importance of work-life balance and kindness in career success. Jillian Bernstein is the Vice President of Human Resources at IQ Solutions, a federal contractor focused on c…

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The Importance of Culture and Transparency in HR with EmpiRx’s Alisia Gill 48:16

1y ago48:16

48:16

In this podcast episode, EmpiRx Health’s Chief People Officer, Alisia Gill, shares insights on transparent hiring practices, fostering inclusivity in the workplace, and measuring and addressing violations of core values. Alisia Gill is the Chief People Officer at EmpiRx Health, a dynamic company driven by a groundbreaking pay-for-performance financ…

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Using Technology to Improve Recruitment and Retention with United Methodist Communities, Dave Glenn 25:29

1y ago25:29

25:29

Dave Glenn, VP of HR for United Methodist Communities, discusses his successful recruitment and retention strategies, which utilize technology such as an app that gamifies employee referrals and an AI algorithm for a caregiver retention model. He also prioritizes data and AI in refining their hiring processes, emphasizes the importance of middle ma…

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An album cover that saved a t-shirt business - Book of Dreams 17:22

1y ago17:22

17:22

For real, this album cover did save a t-shirt business.....and so much more!! Check out this one of a kind album cover, learn a lil about Steve Miller Band, and get ready for my Near Miss segment. It's a fun one!! As always, there will be a link below for the digital content to this episode. Show Notes & Digital Content…

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Employee Culture in Company Changes with OmniCable’s Cora Walker 41:08

1y ago41:08

41:08

This episode, OmniCable’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Cora Walker, talks about the importance of acknowledging company culture during significant company changes, the need for investment in leadership to create an engaged and positive work environment, and how to create a positive company culture. Cora Walker is the Chief Human Resource Officer …

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Building a People-First Culture with Rectangle Health’s Jamie Heinze 27:34

1y ago27:34

27:34

This episode, Rectangle Health’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Jamie Heinze, talks about her journey to building a people-first culture, the importance of work-life balance, and what different generations want out of their jobs. Jamie Heinze is an experienced HR professional and is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Rectangle Health. H…

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Servant Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Employee Retention with Kreischer Miller’s Mary Ellen Harris 37:21

1y ago37:21

37:21

Mary Ellen Harris, Kreischer Miller’s Chief Human Resources Officer, talks about the importance of servant leadership and emotional intelligence in employee retention, the biggest challenge for leaders to embrace servant leadership, and the negative impact of annual performance evaluations. Mary Ellen Harris is the Chief Human Resources Officer at …

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Too Good - The Phil Hyland Interview 43:12

1y ago43:12

43:12

Phil Hyland, singer songwriter and a great friend of mine, comes on the Judged by the Cover podcast to talk about his career in the entertainment industry, his band Girlfriend, and his new release Too Good. Hear a snippet of the song, and get some behind the scene info on the song itself. It wouldn't be the Judged by the Cover podcast if we didn't …

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Employee Engagement and Building Trust with Independent Community Bankers of America’s Valerie Utsey 38:09

1y ago38:09

38:09

This episode, the Independent Community Bankers of America’s Chief Human Resources Officer Valerie Utsey talks about the different aspects that impact employee engagement, the ways to build trust in an organization, and how to onboard staff in a virtual environment. Valerie Utsey has worked in HR for over two decades and is currently the Executive …

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Supporting Working Parents and Building Connections with LiveIntent’s Abby Hamilton 29:40

1y ago29:40

29:40

In this episode, LiveIntent’s Chief People Officer Abby Hamilton talks about the challenges working parents face, the unique initiatives she’s taken to look after working parents, and how HR leaders can build connections with their employees. Abby Hamilton has worked in HR for over a decade and is now the Chief People Officer at LiveIntent. Over th…

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Reducing Staff Turnover and Boosting Wellness with Celebree School’s Kristen Masters 27:35

1y ago27:35

27:35

In this episode, Celebree School’s HR Director Kristen Masters talks about different ways to reduce staff turnover rates, how to promote wellness in your team in a cost effective manner, and the different benefits of having a culture mentor. Kristen Masters is the Human Resources Director at Celebree School where she has worked for over a decade. H…

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Now I know the story, 20yrs later - Meteora 9:50

1+ y ago9:50

9:50

One of the my favorite, most formative albums, Meteora turned 20 this year!!! I never knew what made this album cover so special, but now I know the secret, and you need to check it out! Also it wouldn't be the Judged by the Cover podcast if we didn't talk about a Near Miss album cover, and this episodes victim is Aerosmith. Show Notes & Digital Co…

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Covid’s Impact on HR with The Y in Central Maryland’s Keisha Sitney 19:47

1+ y ago19:47

19:47

In this episode, The Y in Central Maryland’s Chief People Officer Keisha Sitney talks about the unique challenges HR faced during Covid, the ways Covid changed the HR world, and how HR leaders can properly identify and share the accomplishments they achieved during this difficult time. Keisha Sitney is the Chief People Officer at The Y in Central M…

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Culture Building Strategies with Bluebird Bio’s Andrea Walton 28:26

1+ y ago28:26

28:26

In this episode, bluebird bio’s Chief People and Culture Officer Andrea Walton talks about the different strategies to build and maintain a company’s culture, how to keep your employees mission-focused, and the best practices for achieving a strong DEI strategy. Andrea Walton is the Chief People and Culture Officer at Bluebird Bio and has over two …

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Power of Self-Care in the Workplace: Strategies for HR Professionals with Optimal’s Eloise Lepesqueur 36:23

1+ y ago36:23

36:23

In this episode, Chief People Officer at Optimal, Eloise Lepesqueur talks about the emotional labor involved in HR, the risk of HR professionals experiencing burnout, and how to encourage your team to practice self-care. Eloise Lepesqueur’s career spans over 20 years of building programs and strategies to support and grow diverse organizations. Elo…

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The group that put band logos on the map - Chicago 11:40

1+ y ago11:40

11:40

The band Chicago is credited with putting band logos on the map, and between them and their designers, found cleaver ways to work this one logo into almost all of their album covers. We will look at 3 different covers today, and will also be continuing the Near Miss segment, where I get to talk about an unfortunate cover design. I almost feel bad b…

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The Crossover Between Marketing and HR with Mandelbaum Barrett’s Lauren Lynch 31:52

1+ y ago31:52

31:52

In this episode, Mandelbaum Barrett’s Chief Marketing & Culture Officer Lauren Lynch talks about the ways marketing can help HR, how HR professionals can build a relationship with their marketing team, and how to reinforce a company's core values. Lauren Lynch is the Chief Marketing & Culture Officer at Mandelbaum Barrett where she focuses on emplo…

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How to Balance Culture and Performance with Juno Search Partner’s Mikal Harden 37:44

1+ y ago37:44

37:44

Mikal Harden is one of the Co-Founders of Juno Search Partners, a women-founded and women-led talent solutions firm that works to connect the right people with the right place. With an aim to be the ultimate connectors of people, Juno Search Partners have been very successful and won numerous HR awards. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on…

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Why HR shouldn’t Focus on Diversity with American Conservation Experience’s Alex Tremble 37:34

1+ y ago37:34

37:34

Alex Tremble is an accomplished executive leader with over a decade of success leading HR functions and culture improvement efforts for high-profile organizations like the U.S. National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Better People: The proactive nature you need tow…

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