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People Make it Possible is a career-growth podcast based on inspiring stories of successful business leaders for executives and individuals looking to invest in themselves. Unlike other podcasts in the space, Chris Dardis (President of Interim Solutions at Versique) and his guests challenge the assumptions behind climbing the “traditional” corporate ladder, delving into the pivotal stories that shape us all in our unique journeys.
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Leadership Traits That Drive Success | John Mack (Medtronic)
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John Mack was the Divisional President for the Cardiac Surgery division at one of the largest medical device companies in the world—Medtronic. John knows that great leadership skills are formed through following the path of great leaders; and through his mentors he picked up a slew of tips for success. It was these learned skills that brought him t…
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Creating Pull Within Your Organization | with Bob Creviston (Agiliti)
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"The sole measures of success for an HR team, as far as I'm concerned , is, how good are you at knowing where the push and where the pull is?" Bob Creviston is an avid storyteller who recounts his progression from football player at Cornell to Chief of HR at Agiliti Health, a world leader in Medical Equipment Management. His employee-focused leader…
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“Leadership is about lighting a fire within others, not under them” ~ Jaime Taets With over 20 years of experience within corporate business culture of which 13 were at Cargill, one of the largest privately held corporations in the world, Jaime Taets has honed the skill of conscious leadership. This ability led her to pave her own entrepreneurial p…
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HR Lab 2023 | Reimagining the Impact of Leadership Collaboration
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This episode is the recording of Versique’s 12th Annual HR Lab where we dove into the topic of Reimagining the Impact of Leadership Collaboration with top leaders from the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx and The Minneapolis Foundation. This thought-provoking event brought together top HR professionals and executive leaders from various industries to …
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Simplifying How You Work | with Alissa Partee (Restaurant Technologies)
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Food brings people together – for thousands of years humans have come together over food to celebrate and to grieve. Working with some of the biggest food brand industries locally, Alissa Partee brings two core beliefs to her leadership role as Chief People Officer at Restaurant Technologies: lead with love and clarity. In this episode, host Chris …
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Modeling Servant Leadership | with Heidi Grange (Northmarq)
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“Know your role. Just like in sports, you may be the starter, sometimes you might be the leader, and sometimes you’re a contributing, supporting player. But put the time and effort into it and know that you still add value to your team. You can’t always be the lead, but you do add value.” ~Heidi Grange Early in Heidi Grange’s career, she remembers …
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No Fear Mentality | with Kristin Dean (Arctic Wolf)
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“Live with being kind and working hard. Everything works out when you do that, take risks, and work without fear.” -Kristin Dean Kristin Dean left her full-time role in HR to pursue her dream of being a stay-at-home mom. After a many valuable years, Kristin desired to return to work, but she internalized the fear of not being able to have both a su…
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Ep. 9 - How to Invest in Your Growth | with Anne Sample (Navigate Forward)
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When Anne Sample entered Ohio State University, she was set on becoming a Biochemical Engineer. However, her path took a different direction as she gained various experiences that shaped her career. As an AV expert at a homeroom in high school, she developed a strong interest and confidence in technology. Then, her first job in communications admin…
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Supernaturally Curious | with Sarah Waite (Second Harvest Heartland)
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“We all get to choose how we spend our time. And we either do it with intention, or by accident. So what do you want to be focused on? Where do you want to spend your time? How are you going to make room for those things in your life? And it’s going to mean saying no to some things that you don’t want to, or need to, or choose to.” -Sarah Waite Sar…
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Leading With Trust in 2023 | with Chris Dardis (Versique)
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“Every leader should aspire for the people within their team to be able to say, ‘I am a valuable member of a winning team doing meaningful work in an environment of trust.’ And if your team can say that, then they will be engaged within the role.” -Chris Dardis In this first episode of 2023, we’re taking a look back at our top episodes from 2022, f…
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How to Ascend in Your Career | with Erin Feigal (Prime Therapeutics)
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“I always think that the best way to be noticed and considered to ascend into the next role is to be the best you can be at your current role.” -Erin Feigal As the CHRO of Prime Therapeutics, Erin and her team have been pioneers of a new “Way of Work” even before the pandemic began, setting up the future of flexible work for employees. Erin herself…
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Redefining Work Culture | with Kristin Gaarder (Calabrio)
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Kristin Gaarder was the very first CHRO of Calabrio, a customer experience intelligence company. As a leader, Kristin’s philosophy lies in providing accountability for her team to take a vision they have, break down barriers, and deliver it with excellence. Kristin has navigated the variances in HR while practicing business in over 40 countries aro…
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Having Faith in Your Journey (with Molly Weiss)
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People grow exponentially when they’re given an opportunity that stretches them to just the right amount. And they just fly. – Molly Weiss Not everyone takes as unique of a path to HR leadership as Molly Weiss. She studied theater history and sang in a band before pursuing post-grad HR and Business from the University of Minnesota. Molly is now a l…
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Stories That Shape Us | with Tony Sorensen (Versique)
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"People work hard for money, but they'll give their life for meaning." -Tony Sorensen You can tell a lot about a person by asking them the question, "What is one event that has shaped who you are today?" Tony Sorensen, Founder & President of Versique Search & Consulting, uses this question to vet potential employees and create a culture of meaning …
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"As you build an experience in success or failure, you have more confidence when it comes to an even bigger opportunity or bigger risk...and you can recover and thrive." -Shawn Moren, Executive Advisory/Partner (CHRO Sector), Gartner Shawn was the head of HR at Regis Salons when COVID-19 hit, ravishing the nation and service industry. Regis quickly…
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Who will you bring with you? | with Kendall Harrell (Caribou Coffee)
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"To be a leader I needed to get inspired and become a student of culture." -Kendall Harrell, Chief People Officer for Caribou Coffee Kendall began with a desire for orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Lifetime Fitness became instrumental in his HR career, where he started as a personal trainer and quickly moved into the human resource departmen…
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