Lech Guzowski interviews Robin Kent, who shares his extensive experience in the advertising world, including his tenure as the global chairman and CEO of Universal McCann, and his current role at RSportz, a sports tech and consultancy firm. Robin also discusses the operations and global reach of RSportZ, touching upon the importance of technology i…

In this episode, Lech Guzowski speaks to Rana Ersgård, co-CEO of Beetroot, who sheds light on navigating company cost cutting while fostering growth. She emphasises the importance of balancing short-term and long-term planning. The conversation explores the challenges and approaches to adapting to change and implementing new practices. Rana also st…

In this episode, host Lech Guzowski sits down with Jakob Knutzen, the CEO of Butter, a groundbreaking collaboration platform designed to make remote work not just efficient, but also delightful. Dive deep into the world of business innovation, team dynamics, and the evolving landscape of workplace culture through the lens of a seasoned entrepreneur…

Lech Guzowski interviews Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, CEO of Chapter, about the unique and exceptional culture at Chapter, a company that is the industry leading Medicare navigation platform. Cobi shares his unique perspective on leadership, the challenges of scaling a business while maintaining a high-quality user experience. This episode is about the p…

In this episode, Lech Guzowski and guest Mateusz Stasica discuss the evolving role of HR in modern businesses. They challenge the perception of HR as a purely people-focused field, highlighting the growing need for HR leaders who are also business-savvy. The conversation covers the importance of integrating HR into strategic planning and how this i…

In this episode, Lech Guzowski and Jarosław Świątek discuss ideas around creating a healthy work environment, managing stress, understanding the effects of modern overstimulation on mental health, and ensuring emotional resilience in staff. Jarosław, who is a neuropsychologist and the founder of the School of Emotional Intelligence, provides insigh…

In this episode, Lech Guzowski talks to Alexis McEvoy, the Chief People Officer at Chapter, a company focused on transforming the retirement experience through technology. Alexis discusses the importance of creating a solid company culture, as well as some practical steps for going about it. She reflects on the need to determine organisational prio…

Ever wondered if your job is defining who you are? Lech Guzowski talks to Natalia Morgan, Head of Online Marketing at Advance Metrics about the complex relationship between our work and personal identities, exploring how our jobs shape our sense of self and the challenges this can pose. They discuss the emotional impact of job loss, cultural challe…

In this episode of We Got This, Lech Guzowski interviews Stephen ‘Shed’ Shedletzky, an expert on leadership, communication, and business strategy. They discuss Shed’s recently published book "Speak Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen," where he explores the concept of 'speak up culture' in a corporate setting. Shed discusses the role of effective…

In this episode of we got this, host Lech Guzowski is joined by Claudio Vandi, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at NUMA, to unravel the essence and impact of B Corp certification on businesses and workplace culture. As NUMA has recently achieved this coveted status, Claudio shares the meticulous process, the changes it has spurred within their …

In this podcast episode, Lech Guzowski interviews Ashley Chain Director of People & Operations at Process Street. They discuss the topic of automation and assess the benefits and pitfalls of the push to automation. Key Takeaways: It’s important to assess what tasks see the most benefit from automation. Repetitive unskilled tasks are the obvious one…

In this podcast episode, Lech Guzowski interviews Franziska Hatami Anderson, Head of People and Culture at BayWa r.e. Nordic AB. They discuss the topic of micromanagement and how it can hinder growth and trust within teams. Key Takeaways: Micromanagement can hinder growth and trust within teams, and addressing it requires a shift in mindset and lea…

Luisa Liesenberg, director of talent and organisation at MVP Factory, returns to discuss neurodiversity and its impact on the working world. The conversation covers a range of topics, including Luisa's personal journey with ADHD, the importance of understanding neurodiverse needs in the workplace, and the role of diagnosis in managing and accommoda…

In this episode, Lech Guzowski talks to Sam Valentine, the Employee Experience, Listening and Culture Lead at Miro, about effective organisational listening. They discuss the difference between surveys and listening, and the importance of understanding the drivers of performance. Sam shares his working definition of listening as collecting strategi…

In this episode, Lech Guzowski speaks with Emmet Gibney, Head of Product at Rewardful, about the challenges and benefits of moving from asynchronous to synchronous work. They discuss the importance of finding the right balance between the two and the difficulties that can arise when making a change in the way a team works. Emmet shares his experien…

What is the cost of toxic environments? Employee turnover = loss of productivity, decreased morale, and high replacement costs. Losing employees also takes a toll on the remaining team membersToxic environments drive employees away. The list goes on. The good news is, you have the power to lead the charge in creating a positive work environment. By…

For many organisations growth = more people. Or if there are any issues or inefficiencies, throwing money at the problem seems to be the most common instinctive response. Recent layoffs in the tech sector are a very good example. For years tech companies have been ridding the wave - scaling, blitzscaling, using questionable business models and stra…

In this episode Lech Guzowski speaks with Vanesa Cotlar, VP of People and Culture at Policy Me, about when is the right time to bring on a HR person or culture hire in a growing organisation. Vanesa shares her unique perspective on how to build a flexible and transparent workplace. She discusses the importance of bringing in a strategic people hire…

In this episode, I’m joined by Jindy Mann, a leadership coach and organisational consultant, to discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for men to talk about their emotions and experiences in the workplace. Jindy shares the results of the 'Men At Work' survey he recently conducted and discusses how the data can inform potential strategies an…

I often feel like employer branding is nothing more than PR exercises aimed at painting a rosy picture of how great it is to work for them or how great their culture is, when the reality is much, much different. Am I too cynical? Maybe. That's why I've invited James Barraclough, Employer Branding Team Lead at SEB, so that I can understand this topi…

Struggling to find the balance between work and life? Don’t bother! With the rise of remote work, the lines between personal and professional life have become blurred. Join Wim Focquet and Lech Guzowski, as they challenge the notion of finding balance and introduce the ideas of work-life enrichment or energy balancing. Discover why this is importan…

In this episode, I’m joined by Apoorva Bapna, Chief Culture Officer at WPP India. Apoorva and I discuss the importance of having a chief culture officer in an organisation and the impact it can have on the overall success of a company. You will learn about the benefits of having a strong organisational culture and how it can drive employee engageme…

Imagine for a moment that you have a job, but you also have a second job. A second job that takes up a significant amount of your time and energy. In businesses large and small, from the IT industry to government agencies, in for-profits and nonprofits, in any country, most people are doing that second job but it is not the job you are thinking of.…

In this episode, I’m joined by Marcin Floryan, Director of Engineering at Spotify. Together we are exploring the most popular leadership myths and delving into the aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging that still need to be addressed in the workplace. Our conversation focuses on the importance of motivation, understanding why an or…

This episode is all about the future of work. Together with Mitko Karshovski we talk about the gigification of work, the importance of personal brand in the economy of tomorrow, artificial intelligence and how it will reshape the way we do work, and what's needed from us in the future. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Episode show notes Mitko’s Link…

In this episode Julie Starovoitova (to many known as Julie Star), shares intentional practices leaders can try to encourage people to speak up, share ideas and feedback which enable and nurture high performance culture. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Episode show notes - www.human.pm/wegotthis Episode transcript - www.human.pm/blog/categories/wgt-…

“Remote culture actually takes intentionality in every minute, every hour of every day to make sure that that solidification of environmental space is growing with the company.” Darcy Boles, a remote work consultant, joins me today to talk about Shared behavioural norms and values organisations need to create successful remote working environments.…

Your employees want to learn and grow but they might not always know how or where to start. Jay Makarov, CEO of TalentWay, is my guest today to talk about how to encourage individuals to take ownership of their own development and how to support them. We also touch upon the some of the outdated principles at the core of development programmes. SELE…

My guest this week is Marwa Farouq who most recently served as an executive leader with Teach For All, where she led multiple teams as the Global Head of Operations including a transition into self-management. Among other things, Marwa shares five dimensions of self-management transition, dispels common misconceptions and we also talk about what em…

Do you or have you ever struggled with showing up as your authentic self at work? Hiding our identity, authenticity, and weaknesses can, in fact, be a considerable hindrance not just to ourselves but to our employers too. So how can we prepare to stop limiting ourselves and leap right out of our comfort zone? To delve into this further, Lech is joi…

Are you ready to break free from the hierarchy chain? As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, people are reimagining their work life and seeking more fulfilment from their roles, leading to the great reshuffle. In this episode, Lech is joined by Jorge Silva and Gisele Decuzzi of 10Pines, a trailblazing Argentine software developme…

Welcome to the we got this podcast, where your host Lech Guzowski talks to leaders and companies from all corners of the globe who have reached exceptional business heights by putting people at the forefront of everything they do. Creating people-focused workplace cultures requires a mindset shift which may be challenging to do alone, but together,…

‘’Employers that win and have longevity of the right people in their companies have really figured this out. Career development is essential. Now taking it to that next level and allowing AI to help serve up more information and content training to people to help them deliver, that's the next layer. That's where we're headed next.’’ - Beth White. W…

In this episode I’m talking to David Tomas, CEO of Cyberclick (the titles doesn’t stand for what you’d expect). David enjoys talking about decision making, creativity, and personal and professional fulfilment. He shares with us the values that drive the culture at Cyberclick and how they incorporate them into their recruitment process. SELECTED LIN…

This time I’m talking with Mindy Honcoop about the need to dig deep to find the real answers to the challenges our teams face. If we don’t, we might treat the symptom rather than the cause. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Episode show notes - www.human.pm/wegotthis Episode transcript - www.human.pm/blog/categories/wgt-transcripts LinkedIn - https:/…

Transparency and openness are often considered synonyms. Although similar, there are subtle but important differences. Paula Cristea tells us what those differences mean at Thinslices and how they led to a shift in the company’s values. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Episode show notes - www.human.pm/wegotthis LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/paulac…

This weeks guest is McKenzie Hunter, Senior Director of People and Culture at 7shifts. McKenzie talks about her experience of helping the 7shifts team grow from 40 to 200 and how important, and valuable, it has been to maintain the company’s founding culture. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Episode show notes - www.human.pm/wegotthis LinkedIn - htt…

This week’s guest is Noelia Alonso who tells us about the BMAT touch which is that x-factor, gut feeling, thing you can’t put your finger on quality they look for in people, and how it underpins all cultural initiatives in the company. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Episode show notes - www.human.pm/wegotthis LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in…

A conversation about new endeavours, inclusion, diversity, wholeness, living our values, and creating innovative people functions, that care for and support workforce's to be the best they can be, personally and professionally. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Episode show notes - www.human.pm/wegotthis LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/symon-w…

To say 2020 was a difficult year for many would be understatement. With the world at a standstill what do you do if you are in a travel industry company? This is what you will find out from my conversation with Jasmina Puškarić, Head of People and Culture at Lemax. Jasmina shares how they supported their employees and customers to stay afloat, as w…

With dozens of psychometric tools and team development frameworks out there, how do you choose the right one? This week I'm joined by Monika Dmochowska-Romanyshyn and Mateusz Marszałek to explore why Insights Discovery was picked at Tidio and what they have learnt. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Episode show notes - www.human.pm/wegotthis Mateusz'…

The mission of this podcast from day one was to showcase companies and people who doing things differently. Marco Bianchi from MOCA fits this mission beautifully. In this episode, Marco and I talk about what undoing, evolving the old, and creating new business practices which fit the needs of future employees and companies means. SELECTED LINKS FRO…

Alberto Gonzalez Otero from Just on purpose shares his views on the challenges managers face and how focusing on adding value to the people you lead can prevent you from becoming a micromanager. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Episode show notes - www.human.pm/wegotthis Episode transcript - www.human.pm/blog/categories/wgt-transcripts LinkedIn - ht…

Intended as a general chat about team development, purpose and company culture, this fascinating conversation turned out to be exactly that. Gilmar Wendt and I enjoyed some philosophical musings while talking about the Propeller Model (a framework he uses), authenticity, and how we are as people in and outside of the work environment. SELECTED LINK…

This week I'm talking to Adam Ambrozy from MakeTeamWork whose focus is cultural immersion and cross-cultural team development. Adam share his views on the future of leadership as well as the Rainbow Pill which is one of the methodologies he uses for unlocking human potential in organisations. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Episode show notes - www…

This week I was a guest on the ProductBeats Show to talk about building teams for product success. This episode is the after after show with ProductBeats host Petra Färm. Petra is a Product Thinker and Partner at Tolpagorni - if it's product related, she is the person to ask. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE ProductBeats Show - Episode 75: Building …

This week I spoke to Dawn Leane who believes organisations should focus on developing a culture of diversity and leadership among staff members rather than simply implementing policies of compliance when trying to create a more balanced workforce. I ask Dawn what specific initiative organisations get wrong and we also discuss the need for self-advo…

Imagine a workplace where people are energised and motivated by being in control of the work they do. Imagine they are trusted and given freedom, within clear guidelines, to decide how to achieve their results. Imagine they are able to get the life balance they want. Imagine they are valued according to the work they do, rather than the number of h…

This time I'm talking to Elin Almroth, Chief People Officer at Visiba Care about how HR can be a strategic partner in creating revenue, a fact that mostly gets lost in an outdated way of looking at how you build a successful company. Spoiler alert, there are some juicy rants along the way. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Episode show notes - www.hu…

Part two of my conversation with Sarah Rozenthuler the author of Powered by Purpose: Energise your People to do Great work about, surprise surprise, purpose. In part 2 we cover how leaders can start identifying their purpose, what business practices we need to evolve, change or leave behind, and how to work on purpose in a remote or hybrid setting.…