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Inside Steel Sports: Shaping Athletes and Leaders with Martin Brown
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Join Margaret Uhrich as she chats with Martin Brown of Steel Sports about transforming youth sports into a powerhouse for positive change. Dive into an episode that weaves the Steel Sports coaching philosophy, inspired by Tommy Lasorda, into an intriguing narrative of data-driven success and character-building, both on and off the field. Here are a…
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Senior Living Redefined: Cultivating Community with Steve Lindsey
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Dive into an inspiring chat with Steve Lindsey, CEO of Garden Spot Village, where we explore the transformative power of purpose in senior living. Discover how purpose, engagement, and community culture redefine experiences for both staff and residents. Learn about cross-generational connections and the evolution of a thriving organization. Get rea…
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Dance to Success: Merging Brands with Daniel DeFranco
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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
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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
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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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The CEO's Journey: From Naval Officer to Healthcare Innovator with Matt Murphy
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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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Making Brands Matter: A CEO's Journey with Chris Bailey
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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
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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
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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
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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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Work Culture Wins: Insights from Bookminders' CEO Jessica Minkus
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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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Cultivating Culture: F&M Trust's Employee Engagement Journey with Dr. Karen Carmack
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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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Creating a Sense of Belonging: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with Sol Alberione
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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
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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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Embracing Vulnerability and Feedback: A Journey in Leadership and Personal Growth
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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
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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
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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
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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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Navigating the Complexities of HR and Organizational Development in Higher Education
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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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Building a People-First Culture: The Shift towards a Coach-Focused Approach at JW Player
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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
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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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Starting a Successful Mentoring Program in Your Organization with Dr. Lisa DeRoché
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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
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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
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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
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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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Employee Culture in Company Changes with OmniCable’s Cora Walker
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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
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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
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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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Employee Engagement and Building Trust with Independent Community Bankers of America’s Valerie Utsey
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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
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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
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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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Covid’s Impact on HR with The Y in Central Maryland’s Keisha Sitney
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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
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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
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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 Crossover Between Marketing and HR with Mandelbaum Barrett’s Lauren Lynch
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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
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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
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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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How to Build Trust with your Employees with Amplity Health’s Becky O'Loughlin
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Becky O'Loughlin is a global business executive with a diversity of experiences as a Human Resource leader and Management Consultant positioned to lead transformation, drive strategic growth, advance talent and organization strategies, and impact business results. Becky is the Chief People Officer and EVP at Amplity Health where she leads the Globa…
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The Changing World of Hybrid Work with Yieldstreet’s Joel Greengrass
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Joel Greengrass is an experienced Chief People Officer and Operations Executive with 30 years of experience building and scaling companies. With a passion for the full employee life cycle with an emphasis on talent and culture development, DEI, organizational design, and talent acquisition Joel transformed his career from management consultant to b…
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Building Connection in Companies with Janet Potts
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Janet Potts is the Senior HR Business Partner at Suvoda and a Human Resources Advisor for Weavers Way Co-op. Janet is a passionate Human Resources Professional with experience leading projects, operations, and staff in varying industries. She was a 2022 Finalist for HR Person of the Year, a 2018 HR Rising Star Nominee for the Delaware Valley, and a…
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Holly and Margaret will share their insights and lessons learned from years of managing people and consulting with employers around their people challenges. They will be joined by leading HR and People Leaders who have successfully tackled this important business strategy. If you are responsible for any aspect of your employer’s people process, you…
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