Best Jill Felska Podcasts (2024)

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What I'm Starting in January to Combat Burnout in 2024 and Beyond 59:09

7M ago59:09

59:09

This one is vulnerable for me, friends. In conversation with my best friend Lois Weinblatt, I speak to my ongoing struggle with burnout and what I plan to do about it moving forward. Namely, I’ll FINALLY be committing to writing my own personal 3-year vision as part of a Lois’ January February cohort. If you’d like to join me, you can find more inf…

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Navigating Brave Conversations With Your Boss: A Real Life Case Study 56:27

8M ago56:27

56:27

We’re back with new episodes! And today, we’re doing things a little differently. I’ve invited Shira Grife and her boss Sara Rodell to rehash an actual conversation they had, each reflecting on their thoughts and perspectives in the moment. Why would we do that? Because it’s as real as it gets. No theory here, just an actual step-by-step breakdown …

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(REPLAY) How To Bring Your Company Vision to Life with Lois Weinblatt 54:35

8M ago54:35

54:35

Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy the second part of my fa…

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(REPLAY) How To Write an Impactful Company Vision Statement with Lois Weinblatt 48:49

9M ago48:49

48:49

Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this fantastic conversat…

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(REPLAY) What a Work Sabbatical Taught Ashleigh Martinez About Company Culture, Boundaries, and The Power of Rest 58:34

9M ago58:34

58:34

Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this fantastic conversat…

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(REPLAY) Six Proactive Strategies For Retaining Your People Ops Lead 19:59

10M ago19:59

19:59

Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes. Today’s replay episode feels just as relevant today as it did when I recorded it almost a year ago. People Ops leaders are burnt out. Many are looking for a way ou…

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(REPLAY) Five Practical Ways to Build More Effective, Collaborative Teams with Mark Cruth 53:47

10M ago53:47

53:47

Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this fantastic conversat…

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(REPLAY) What Gen Z Wants (and Expects) from Work with Melanie Wertzberger 1:00:56

11M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Hello friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this fant…

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(REPLAY) The Simple, But Extremely Effective Method I Use To Collect Inclusive Qualitative Data From Employees 17:47

11M ago17:47

17:47

Group think, introversion, and a lack of psychological safety all impede our ability to hear the real thoughts and options of team members during a brainstorm, feedback, or focus group session. While the severity of these issues always vary by group, they inevitably impact great data from surfacing in nearly every discussion. In an effort to ensure…

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Four Ways I'm Combating Burnout 21:08

12M ago21:08

21:08

This week, we’re tackling a less glamorous, but incredibly important topic - burnout. I’ve experienced extreme burnout twice in my career. A few weeks back, I realized that I was heading in that direction again. I’m grateful for not only noticing, but acting on, the red flags way sooner than I have in the past. Still, it’s never easy! Today, I’m sh…

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What is Mental Health First Aid? (with Jamy Conrad) 39:10

1y ago39:10

39:10

Have you ever wondered what role you play in supporting someone’s mental health in the workplace? I know I have. What’s crossing a line? What if I’m not doing enough? Is it even my place to breach this subject with one of my direct reports? Mental health conversations are already tricky for many and only become more sensitive in a work environment.…

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Three Impactful Ways To Support Caregivers at Work with Tara Elwell-Henning 38:18

1y ago38:18

38:18

Did you know that 75% of the overall workforce is a caregiver of some kind? I sure didn’t! It’s one of the many eye-opening moments I had during my conversation with SuperKin CEO Tara Elwell-Henning. If you have a team, it’s likely there is at least one - but likely many - that are caregiving in some way outside of their job. In today’s episode, Ta…

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Building a Documentation-Focused Culture with Podge Thomas 54:25

1y ago54:25

54:25

If you had told me 10 years ago that strong documentation was one of the most important aspects of building great company culture, I would have thought you were nuts. But here we are. And that’s exactly what I believe. Luckily, so does today’s guest, Podge Thomas, who shared so much goodness about the importance of documentation and how to incorpor…

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Your Roadmap to Building an Incredible Remote-First Workplace with Ali Greene and Tam Sanderson 51:37

1y ago51:37

51:37

Words cannot describe how excited I was to talk with today’s guests. Less than 20 minutes after finding and starting their book on Audible, I knew I needed to track them down and see if they’d come on the show. Luckily, they agreed and we recently sat down to discuss what really makes a remote culture work! Ali Greene and Tam Sanderson are long tim…

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What Gen Z Wants (and Expects) from Work with Melanie Wertzberger 1:00:56

1y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

We’re baaaaaack! And I’m so excited to be sharing this fantastic conversation with Melanie Wertzberger, the founder and CEO of Shaka, a Techstars-backed startup that helps great companies improve retention through scalable culture programs. In today’s episode, Melanie and I deep dive into the 1,000+ person research study she conducted around what G…

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(REPLAY) 6 Reasons Podcasting is the Future of Internal Communications 28:48

1y ago28:48

28:48

Hello friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! While we record some new content, we’re revisiting some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode! I seriously cannot stop talking a…

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(REPLAY) 6 Proactive Strategies For Retaining Your People Ops Lead in 2023 19:59

1+ y ago19:59

19:59

People Ops leaders are burnt out. Many are looking for a way out, whether that is consulting, taking a “demotion” to join a larger team at a more established company, or just quitting without any idea what comes next. What would make these leaders feel supported? That’s the question I’ve been asking myself and dozens of other HR professionals over …

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(REPLAY) Exploring the Role of Empathy in the Workplace with Non Wells 53:35

1+ y ago53:35

53:35

Hello friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! While we record some new content, we’re revisiting some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode! Note: When this episode originall…

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(REPLAY) Why an Employee Feedback Audit is Crucial to Building a Better Workplace - and How to Conduct One 17:11

1+ y ago17:11

17:11

Hello, friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ Series. While we record some juicy new content for you, we thought it would be great to revisit some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed them the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” ep…

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(REPLAY) 5 Things I've Learned (Some the Hard Way) About Being an Exceptional Remote Manager 18:14

1+ y ago18:14

18:14

Hello, friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ Series. While we record some juicy new content for you, we thought it would be great to revisit some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed them the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” ep…

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(REPLAY) How to Write an Impactful Company Vision Statement with Lois Weinblatt 48:49

1+ y ago48:49

48:49

Hello friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! While we record some new content, we’re revisiting some of our favorite past episodes. This episode is really special because it was our first episode to feature a guest! It’s also our most listened to episode of all time! Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to he…

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(REPLAY) 12 Interview Questions That Will Help You Determine Whether A Company Is Actually 'A Great Place to Work' 21:19

1+ y ago21:19

21:19

Hello, friends! Welcome to our first ever episode replay. While we record some juicy new content for you, we thought it would be great to revisit some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed them the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episo…

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What a Work Sabbatical Taught Ashleigh Martinez About Company Culture, Boundaries, and The Power of Rest 58:34

1+ y ago58:34

58:34

I’ll be honest. I’ve been struggling to get back into the swing of things post-holidays. I’d like to say that I’ve been nothing but gentle with myself about this…but that would be a lie. Which is why my conversation with Ashleigh Martinez about work sabbaticals came at exactly the right moment. Ashleigh is the Manager of Employee Culture and Commun…

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How To Get Your Company Values Off the Walls and Into the (Virtual) Halls with Amber Gray 47:33

1+ y ago47:33

47:33

There are few things I love diving into more than how companies can operationalize their core values. In other words, how organizations can get their values “off the walls and into the halls.” Today’s guest, Amber Gray, has successfully done just that as the founder and CEO of Trusty Oak, a US-based virtual assistant agency. She shares the practica…

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How to Create an Offsite That Your Employees Will Rave About with Lindsey Caplan 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

43:28

The importance of well-planned offsites has only increased in recent years. With the rise of remote and hybrid work environments, the stakes for these gatherings are higher than ever - a fact that can make them even more stressful to plan than they already were. So how do you plan an offsite that feels worth all the logistics, agenda wrangling and …

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6 Proactive Strategies For Retaining Your People Ops Lead in 2023 19:59

1+ y ago19:59

19:59

People Ops leaders are burnt out. Many are looking for a way out, whether that is consulting, taking a “demotion” to join a larger team at a more established company, or just quitting without any idea what comes next. What would make these leaders feel supported? That’s the question I’ve been asking myself and dozens of other HR professionals over …

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Why Are People-Ops Leaders Quitting In Droves? And What Can We Do About It? 15:03

1+ y ago15:03

15:03

Today’s episode gets real (and a little personal) about the state of people ops heading into 2023. The same trend keeps emerging in conversations for me lately and I wanted to tackle it head on. That trend? Incredible People Ops leaders throwing in the towel in record numbers. I’ll be sharing some of my experience, along with what I’ve been seeing …

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Five Practical Ways to Build More Effective, Collaborative Teams with Mark Cruth 53:47

2y ago53:47

53:47

Have you ever been on a team that just can’t seem to work well together? It, well, sucks. That’s why I was so excited to speak with Mark Cruth - Atlassian’s Modern Workplace Evangelist. He has been focused on practical ways to build more effective teams for almost his entire career. The tips and resources he shares are SO GOOD. I know you’ll refere…

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How to Hold More Effective Meetings with Kate De Jong 48:29

2y ago48:29

48:29

I know I’m not alone in feeling like meetings are often a necessary evil. I’ve worked in many organizations where they overtook my schedule and sometimes felt like a waste of time. If you can relate, you’re going to LOVE this week’s episode where we discuss the meeting audit and revamp Kate De Jong undertook as the VP of Employee Experience at Red …

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Creating More Inclusive Communication with Stacey Nordwall and Dr. Breeze Harper 57:47

2y ago57:47

57:47

Sometimes the internet leads you right to the people you need to meet. That was the case with Stacey Nordwall, who I found through a LinkedIn post she wrote that strongly resonated with me personally. When I heard she had created and was publishing a Guide to Inclusive Communication with Dr. Breeze Harper, I knew I had to have them both on the show…

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12 Interview Questions That Will Help You Determine Whether A Company Is Actually 'A Great Place to Work' 21:19

2y ago21:19

21:19

Many companies claim to be a great place to work and then - well - aren’t. What is sold in the interview and what you experience in the office can be two completely different worlds. Why does this happen? Well, mostly, because we are human. Humans love to put their best foot forward. Right or wrong, sometimes that means stretching the truth a littl…

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The 5 Content Categories That Will Make Your Internal Podcast An Instant Success 32:04

2y ago32:04

32:04

I can’t stop talking about the power of internal podcasting for organizations - which you know if you listened to my last episode! I’m hoping I’ve sold you on the immense benefits and now you’re ready to dive in. If so, this is the episode for you. Today, I’m going to share the five content areas to focus on first when starting your internal podcas…

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6 Reasons Podcasting is the Future of Internal Communications 28:48

2y ago28:48

28:48

I seriously cannot stop talking about the power of internal podcasting for organizations. And it’s for good reason! Consider this episode your crystal ball, because I’m going to share six reasons I am absolutely confident most companies will have podcasts in the five years. Think an internal podcast won’t work at your company? I’d challenge you to …

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Three Priorities Every People Ops Leader Should Have When It Comes to Data and KPIs 14:28

2y ago14:28

14:28

I was recently asked the following question: “What kind of KPIs and data are critical for a People Experience leader to track and why?” With so many options available, it’s so important to identify key areas that need focus instead of trying to boil the ocean. In today’s episode, I share the three priorities I believe every people ops leader should…

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Exploring the Role of Empathy in the Workplace with Nōn Wels 53:35

2y ago53:35

53:35

It has been a tough couple weeks for many since the overturning of Roe V Wade. In times like these, empathy is more important than ever. But what role does empathy really have in workplace culture? There is no one better to help answer this question than Nōn Wels, founder of the Feely Human Collective and host of the You, Me, Empathy podcast. Lucki…

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eNPS: How to Implement the One-Question Survey Every Company Should Be Utilizing 15:49

2y ago15:49

15:49

Every employee survey effort has to start somewhere and I strongly encourage you to start simply by consistently tracking your eNPS - also known as an Employee Net Promoter Score. In today’s episode, I’ll share my experience with using the survey and share the exact, easy steps to implementing it within your own organization. P.S. If you are intere…

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Five Ways to Make Summer Fridays a Reality For Your Team 10:28

2y ago10:28

10:28

When you live in a part of the country that gets four distinct seasons, there is nothing like the first 80 degree day of summer each year. For me, it kicks off three months where work becomes a little harder to focus on...and I’m guessing I’m not the only person with this seasonal affliction! I will never forget learning that a friend’s company had…

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The Simple, But Extremely Effective Method I Use To Collect Inclusive Qualitative Data From Employees 17:47

2y ago17:47

17:47

Group think, introversion, and a lack of psychological safety all impede our ability to hear the real thoughts and options of team members during a brainstorm, feedback, or focus group session. While the severity of these issues always vary by group, they inevitably impact great data from surfacing in nearly every discussion. In an effort to ensure…

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How to Conduct an Effective Employee Feedback Audit - And Why You Should Do It Before Anything Else 17:11

2y ago17:11

17:11

Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by all the options - and so you do nothing? That was where I found myself leading up to this interview, before realizing that this is a problem I frequently see with clients who are trying to figure out what to focus on and where to start when building a better workplace culture. I give the same answer to th…

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Part 2, How to Write an Impactful Company Vision Statement with Lois Weinblatt 54:35

2y ago54:35

54:35

This week we’re back with the brilliant Lois Weinblatt of True North Visionaries! If you missed part one of our conversation, I definitely recommend starting there. In this episode we’ll be diving deeper in her MVV (minimum viable vision) process and answering FAQ about crafting powerful company visions and sharing them with your team. In this epis…

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How to Write an Impactful Company Vision Statement with Lois Weinblatt 48:49

2+ y ago48:49

48:49

There is no one I would be more excited to host on my first-ever guest episode than Lois Weinblatt, founder of True North Visionaries. Luckily for me and you, she is exactly who I had the pleasure of sitting down with for our inaugural interview on the Want to Work There podcast! Lois has forever changed the way I think about company vision... no s…

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5 Things I've Learned (Some the Hard Way) About Being an Exceptional Remote Manager 18:14

2+ y ago18:14

18:14

Welcome back! In today’s episode, I reflect on five core lessons I’ve learned over 10 years of being a remote manager. Managing a team remotely does have its advantages, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. I’ve learned some important lessons the hard way. By sharing, I can hopefully spare you (and your team) from having to experience …

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What REALLY Makes a Company a Great Place to Work? 16:26

2+ y ago16:26

16:26

Welcome to the very first episode of the Want To Work There podcast! Today we’ll be talking about what REALLY makes a company a great place to work - and it’s probably not what you think! You’ll get to know me (your host) Jill Felska and why I am so passionate about helping more companies become great places to work. I’ll also walk you through an e…

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Welcome to Want To Work There 2:19

2+ y ago2:19

2:19

Company culture is a phrase and concept that’s truly become part of our collective lexicon in the last 20 years. That said, many people still have a really hard time quantifying what it actually is. Employers will say things like, “we’re a great place to work because we have weekly happy hours, a ping pong table in the break room, and great health …

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