Best S Chris Edmonds Podcasts (2024)

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Mark S. Babbitt and S. Chris Edmonds on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 37:32

6d ago37:32

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed authors Mark S. Babbitt and S. Chris Edmonds. Mark and Chris co-wrote the best-selling book Good Comes First: How Today's Leaders Create an Uncompromising Company Culture That Doesn't Suck. During our discussion, Mark and Chris explained their three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team m…

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Jean Gomes on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 42:03

6h ago42:03

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed CEO and author Jean Gomes. Jean is the CEO and founder of the research-based consultancy Outside. He is also a Professor of Practice at the University London College Global Business School for Health. With over 30 years of experience, Jean has coached more than 80 CEOs and senior leaders. He has n…

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Kelly Roddy on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 38:01

13d ago38:01

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Strong leadership requires effective communication, a high level of trust, and the ability to help team members stretch to achieve goals. In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks. During our discussion, Kelly explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members: Effective communication Em…

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Robyn Bolton on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 29:49

21d ago29:49

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Robyn Bolton, author and founder of MileZero. Robyn previously worked at Innosight, the consulting firm founded by Harvard professor Clayton Christensen, BCG, and Procter & Gamble, where she helped develop and launch the Swiffer. She is the founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero, a consultancy th…

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Debra Corey on The Inspire Greatness Podcast 24:18

1M ago24:18

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Debra Corey, Chief Pay It Forward Officer at DebCo HR. Debra is a highly experienced and award-winning consultant, world-class speaker, HR leader, and six-time author who has been named one of the top 101 global employee engagement influencers. She’s had a varied career, working for global compani…

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Val Ries on The Inspire Greatness Podcast 22:45

1M ago22:45

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Val Ries, founder of Executive Muse, an executive coaching and management training company. Through Executive Muse, Val coaches and trains high-impact leaders at startups, Fortune 500 companies, and small businesses. Her goal is to help them build powerful micro-cultures, increase productivity, de…

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Claudius Hildebrand on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 26:56

2M ago26:56

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Claudius Hildebrand, a consultant at Spencer Stuart who specializes in CEO performance and leadership advisory services. Claudius is recognized as an award-winning author and contributes regularly to the Harvard Business Review. His work is often referenced in leading publications such as the Wall…

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Jen Thornton on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 24:37

2M ago24:37

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Jen Thornton, founder and CEO of 304 Coaching. 304 Coaching is a business consulting company that helps organizations by expanding the positive impact of progressive leadership. During our discussion, Jen explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members—understanding how …

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Genevieve Piturro on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 15:43

3M ago15:43

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Genevieve Piturro, founder of Pajama Program, a nonprofit that helps children facing adversities have the tools they need for better bedtimes. She’s also the author of Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection, and Lead with Meaning, a book in which sh…

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Sunil Rajasekar on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 22:36

3M ago22:36

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In the latest episode, I had an insightful conversation with Sunil Rajasekar, the CEO of Billtrust. Billtrust is a cutting-edge financial services organization that provides cloud-based software and comprehensive payment processing solutions. Their goal is to enable finance teams to drive growth and to provide guidance and inspiration to businesses…

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Kendra Davenport on the Inspire Greatness Podcast 21:09

3M ago21:09

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In this episode, I talked with Kendra Davenport, CEO of Easterseals. Easterseals is a disability services organization that envisions all people having choices and opportunities to reach their potential. Since 2022 Kendra has served as President and CEO of Easterseals and has also held other leadership positions at organizations such as Operation S…

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Louis Gump 34:20

7M ago34:20

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In this episode we talked with former Weather Channel VP and author, Louis Gump. Louis is the former head of CNN Mobile as well as the former VP of mobile at The Weather Channel. During his time with these organizations, he was responsible for several innovations within both companies, and is responsible for shepherding both The Weather Channel and…

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Henry Penix 23:55

9M ago23:55

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In this episode I talked with global entrepreneur, two-time author, speaker, investor, and adviser, Henry Peniix Henry is the co-founder and executive chairman of Soaak Technologies, an organization that aims to optimize health and wellness by using a whole-person approach that includes brain mapping, thermal imaging, pathogen testing, and more. In…

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Devan Kline 25:51

11M ago25:51

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In this episode I talked with Devan Kline, the Co-Founder and Visionary of Burn Boot Camp. Founded in 2012, Burn Boot Camp is a fitness organization that focuses on empowering women. As of now, they have over 350 locations all of which operate to achieve the goal of a world where women love themselves today and are inspired by who they'll be tomorr…

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Alyssa Thach 23:40

12M ago23:40

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In this episode I talked with Alyssa Thach, founder and CEO of Pierpoint. Alyssa has over 20 years experience in recruitment and has delivered talent solutions that have increased revenue growth for Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Within Pierpoint, Alyssa has implemented a people-first approach that builds loyalty, resulting in 94% client retentio…

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Steve Fields 40:01

1y ago40:01

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In this episode I talked with Steve Fields, the founder and CEO of FieldsLaw. Steve Fields founded Fields Law Firm in 2001 and focused primarily on Personal Injury law. Steve found success in this area due to unique approaches to marketing and quickly grew into other areas such as Workers’ Comp, Debt Settlement, and Disability Benefits. In this epi…

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Garry Ridge 21:46

1y ago21:46

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In this episode we talked with Garry Ridge, the former CEO of WD-40. Garry has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. Garry’s philosophy on…

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How Leaders Can Excel Through the Relationships They Create and Maintain with Rachel Rider 38:54

1+ y ago38:54

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In this episode we talked with Rachel Rider and discussed how leaders can excel through the relationships they create and maintain. Rachel is a Columbia University certified executive coach with over a decade of coaching experience. She started as an HR Business Partner responsible for developing and coaching leaders and teams at Bloomberg, she the…

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How Leaders Can Delegate Effectively with Dr. Wanda T. Wallace 33:32

1+ y ago33:32

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In this episode we talked with Dr. Wanda T. Wallace and discussed how leaders can delegate effectively and leverage the expertise of their team. Dr. Wallace is a speaker as well as the founder and managing partner of Leadership Forum, a business consulting firm that focuses on changing the world by changing the way we communicate at work. With a Ph…

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How Leaders Can Help Their Teams Achieve High-Performance and Break Burnout Cycles with Brandi Olson 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

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In this episode we talked with Brandi Olson and discussed how leaders can help their teams achieve high-performance and break burnout cycles. Brandi is an organizational agility expert and founder of Real Work Done, a consultancy serving leaders through agile transformation, organizational strategy, team design, and executive coaching. She has spen…

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How Leaders Can Identify and Share Their Authentic Purpose with Zach Mercurio 36:49

1+ y ago36:49

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In this episode we talked with Zach Mercurio about how leaders can identify and share their authentic purpose. Zach Mercurio is a researcher, speaker, and consultant specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and positive organizational psychology. He is also the author of The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organizati…

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Leading with Grace through Change and Crisis with John Baldoni 33:47

1+ y ago33:47

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In this episode we talked with John Baldoni and discussed leading with grace through change and crisis. John has established a career as a highly sought-after executive coach, where he has had the privilege of working with senior leaders in virtually every industry from pharmaceutical to real estate, packaged goods to automobiles, and finance to he…

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Igniting Greatness in Each Employee with Sara Canaday 36:27

2y ago36:27

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In this episode we talked with Sara Canaday and discussed the tools leaders need to ignite greatness in each employee. Drawing on 15 years of corporate experience, Sara is a renowned expert in leadership development and is known for creating an impact on the bottom-line. Sara helps companies’ leaders and high-potential employees integrate the elusi…

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Culture Leadership Charge, Episode 107, December 2022: Build a Culture of Respect 3:45

2y ago3:45

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Most business leaders see their job as managing results. Results are important, but they’re only half the leaders’ job. The other half? Managing respect. Our experience and research lead us to this core truth of business leadership: Employes of all generations desire and deserve a work culture where they are respected and validated for their aligne…

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Culture Leadership Charge, Episode 106 - October 2022 3:26

2y ago3:26

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We’re not yet over the “Great Resignation.” The latest job report indicates that another 4.2 million US workers voluntarily quit in August 2022. LinkedIn’s 2022 Workforce Confidence Index found that nearly 25 percent of Gen-Z respondents and Millennials plan to change jobs in the next six months. This study found that Gen-Zs and Millennials deliber…

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Eliminating Toxicity and Building Authentic Relationships in the Workplace with Lisa Baker 22:10

2y ago22:10

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In this episode we talked with Lisa Baker and discussed eliminating toxicity and building authentic relationships in the workplace. Lisa has over two decades of extraordinary success in a series of leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies that include Synchrony, Microsoft, Citigroup, and Bank One. At Synchrony, a company with over 16,000 employees…

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Growing Supervisors Into Super Leaders with Shanda Miller 29:40

2y ago29:40

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In this episode we talked with Shanda Miller and discussed how supervisors can change to become super leaders. Shanda is a champion for personal and professional development and loves to help others become successful leaders. She has 20 years’ experience leading teams in the fields of Environmental Science and Government Performance Auditing. She i…

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Culture Leadership Charge - BBCtv Interview - September 2022 4:14

2y ago4:14

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A month ago, the term “quiet quitting” hadn’t made much of a mark. A social media post on the concept went viral – and now everyone is talking about it. I was delighted to join BBC News’ The Context broadcast and speak to host Nuala McGovern about quiet quitting – and how business leaders can address it. This podcast includes the audio from the liv…

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The Power of Stay Interviews with Dick Finnegan 33:56

2y ago33:56

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In this episode we talked with Dick Finnegan and explored how to use stay interviews to significantly reduce employee turnover. Dick Finnegan is a world-renowned expert on stay interviews, employee engagement, and cutting turnover. His experience includes solving turnover and improving engagement in a vast number of industries including Siberian ba…

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Culture Leadership Charge, Episode 105, July 2022 - How does your culture rate? 3:56

2+ y ago3:56

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Companies around the globe are short-staffed. Leaders have tried to boost hiring through higher wages and even bonuses, but staffing shortages continue. The problem? Many business leaders want to return to the “old normal” but employees and candidates don’t want “old normal.” A new Deloitte study found the top four things Gen-Y and Gen-Z workers wa…

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Creative Strategies to Attract Top Talent During the Great Resignation with Kathleen Steffey 37:50

2+ y ago37:50

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In this episode we talked with Kathleen Steffey and explored creative strategies for attracting top talent learned during the Great Resignation. Kathleen is the Founder and CEO of Naviga Recruiting and Executive Search. Prior to starting Naviga Recruiting and Executive Search eighteen years ago, Kathleen also led corporate talent acquisition teams.…

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How to Attract Top Talent and Build a Thriving Company Culture with Grant Botma 29:59

2+ y ago29:59

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In this episode we talked with author and CEO Grant Botma and discussed the 3 most important things that a leader needs to do to attract top talent and build a thriving company culture Grant is the founder of the financial services firm Stewardship. The mission at Stewardship is “To genuinely care for people by loving and serving them in their fina…

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Culture Leadership Charge, Episode 104 - "No one talks about Bruno." 4:20

2+ y ago4:20

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About that title? We’ll get to Bruno in a minute. The foundational principle of our book, Good Comes First, is that today’s leaders must make RESPECT as important as RESULTS, every day. My colleague and co-author, Mark Babbitt, and I were keynoting a conference. In our presentation, we share this fundamental model - the Performance-Values Matrix. O…

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How to Attract and Retain Great Employees in a Dismal Labor Market with Eric Chester 36:23

2+ y ago36:23

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In this episode we talked with author Eric Chester and discussed the 2 most important things that a leader needs to do to attract and retain great employees in a dismal labor market. Eric is an acclaimed in-the-trenches workforce researcher and thought leader. For more than 20 years, he has been studying, analyzing, and reporting on engaging workpl…

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Culture Leadership Charge - Episode 103: Find Your Culture "Sweet Spot" 4:04

2+ y ago4:04

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Most of you know me as a speaker, writer, and consultant. Some of you know that I’m a working musician on the side. I grew up in California in the ’50’s and ’60’s. I watched great artists playing cool guitars - and I fell in love with stringed instruments. I’ve been collecting them since college. To stay healthy, stringed instruments need one thing…

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Leveraging Remote Work to Improve Engagement and Performance with Liam Martin 29:25

2+ y ago29:25

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In this episode we talked with author Liam Martin and discussed the top 5 most important things that a leader needs to do to leverage being remote to improve engagement and performance. Liam is a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands to…

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How David Weekley Homes Builds Employee Engagement with Robert Hefner 40:04

2+ y ago40:04

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In this episode we talked with Robert Hefner and discussed the top 3 most important things that a leader needs to do to improve employee engagement and retention. Robert Hefner, who is the Vice-President of Human Resources at David Weekley Homes. David Weekley Homes is one of the largest privately owned home builder in the United States. The missio…

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Culture Leadership Charge - Define & Align to Servant Purpose 3:45

2+ y ago3:45

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In our new book, Good Comes First, co-author Mark Babbitt and I propose four culture cornerstones that are the foundation of an uncompromising work culture. These cornerstones help align people and practices to your ideal work culture. Our first cornerstone, “Live Our Servant Purpose,” enables leaders, employees, contractors, and even customers to …

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Being Agile and Innovative Without Creating Burnout with Dr. Ciela Hartanov 43:02

2+ y ago43:02

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In this episode we talked with Dr. Ciela Hartanov and discussed the top 5 most important things that a leader needs to do to be agile and innovative without burning people out. Dr. Ciela Hartanov is the founder and managing director of humcollective, a boutique strategy and innovation firm that helps companies, executives, and teams make sense of t…

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Creating High-Performance by Harnessing The Power of Positivity - Jon Gordon 33:14

2+ y ago33:14

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In this episode we talked with author Jon Gordon and discussed the top 5 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a high-performance culture that doesn’t burn people out. Jon is the author of 24 books including 12 best sellers. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus, which has sold over 2 million copies, and The Carp…

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Culture Leadership Charge - Preconceived Notions May Steer You Wrong 3:34

2+ y ago3:34

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Business leaders today have a lot on their minds – and on their plates. They juggle hiring challenges. Mask mandates. Retaining talented players. Vaccine guidelines. Supply chain issues. Generating revenue. All these tasks are demanding, requiring attention and intention every minute. Yes, these are important considerations in today’s business envi…

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How RESPECT Will Help Improve Employee Engagement and Retention - Paul Marciano 42:51

2+ y ago42:51

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In this episode we talked with author Paul Marciano and discussed the top 7 most important things that a leader needs to do to improve employee engagement and retention. Paul is a leading authority on employee engagement and retention. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale University where he specialized in behavior modification and …

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How to Lead a High-Performance Culture in the New Normal - Mark Sanborn 34:45

2+ y ago34:45

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In this episode we talked with author Mark Sanborn and discussed the top 7 most important things that a leader needs to do to lead a high-performance culture in the new normal. Mark is president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio dedicated to developing leaders in business and in life. Mark is also a world-class keynote speaker and autho…

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Why Authenticity and Attitude Help Build A High-Performance Culture - Dave Gordon 39:20

2+ y ago39:20

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In this episode we talked with author Dave Gordon and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a high-performance culture that doesn’t burn people out. Dave has travelled a very unorthodox path to being a sought after expert on the topics of personal branding and leadership. He went to John Hopkins University w…

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How Meaningful Measurement Creates a High-Performance Culture - Stacey Barr 49:17

3y ago49:17

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In this episode we talked with author Stacey Barr and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a high-performance culture that doesn’t burn people out. Stacey is a specialist in strategic performance measurement and evidence-based leadership. Her purpose is to help leaders get tangibly clear about the results t…

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Culture Leadership Charge - Learning from a Chiropractor 3:34

3y ago3:34

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I’m old. Over the years, back and neck pain caused me to hold my neck & shoulders & back very tightly – so moving wouldn’t hurt. Those tight muscles learned to be inflexible and immovable – so I wouldn’t hurt. Muscles are incredibly powerful. If they learn to be inflexible and immovable, they act like bones – firm and solid. That firmness causes mu…

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Using Insightfulness To Create A High-Performance Culture - David Kronfeld 54:26

3y ago54:26

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In this episode we talked with author and venture capitalist David Kronfeld and discussed the top 6 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a high-performance culture that doesn’t burn people out. David has been a management consultant with Booz Allen, a corporate executive, and the founder and chairman of JK&B Capital, a leading …

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How To Improve Employee Engagement Through Understanding - Laurie Sudbrink 49:00

3y ago49:00

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In this episode we talked with author and leadership coach Laurie Sudbrink and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to improve employee engagement. Laurie is president and founder of Unlimited Coaching Solutions, which specializes in improving workplace performance and employee engagement. Laurie is also the author o…

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Culture Leadership Charge - Leaders, Here's Your 2022 Call to Action 3:23

3y ago3:23

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I’m reflecting on an anniversary this month. Twenty-eight years ago this month I had a heart attack. It was not how I planned to spend the day. Thanks to exceptional health professionals, dedicated family, and the grace of God, I survived. Like many others who have experienced a significant health issue, my heart attack caused me to reflect on my l…

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How To Improve Employee Engagement In "The New Normal" - Linda Holbeche 54:20

3y ago54:20

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In this episode we talked with author and thought leader Linda Holbeche and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to improve employee engagement. Linda’s career history combines extensive experience and expertise in management and organisational development with a strong track record in leading-edge research. Linda is…

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