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273: Embracing Reflection to Lead with Renee Smith Sep 10, 2024

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Ever feel like you're stuck on autopilot as a leader? In this episode of To Work: With Love, host Renee Smith shares a deeply personal and insightful reflection on leadership through the lens of her recent trip to Mount Rainier. She highlights how, as leaders, we often get caught up in the daily grind without pausing to assess the bigger picture. Drawing parallels from her hike, Renee emphasizes the need for spaciousness — a time to reflect, observe, and make intentional decisions. Tune in to learn how to navigate decision biases, embrace loving leadership, and cultivate a workplace where people feel truly seen and valued Additional Resources: Sign up for my new Loving Leaders email Connect with Renée on LinkedIn Learn more about a Human Workplace 7 Steps to Lead With Love Even When Your Organization Isn't Ready To Yet Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Questions for Reflection inspired by the Institute for Cultural Affairs: • What do you see? What stands out from the last year? What is happening now? What does it feel like? What are people saying about what's going on right now? What data do you have about this? What actions or reactions stand out? • What does all this remind you of? What is exciting, joyful, or inspiring? What is boring, worrisome, or confusing? What makes you concerned? What gives you hope? What would be the soundtrack? • What is important about all this? What new view does this give you? What difference might this make? What options are open to you? What is emerging? What changes might be needed? What values are you living? • What could this be about? What does this mean to you? What have you learned? What will you do differently? What should remain the same? What is your resolve now?

272: Help the Newer Generations Engage with Alafia Stewart Sep 05, 2024

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Are you ready to lead the next generation? In this intriguing episode, Nikki sits down with guest Alafia Stewart, a global expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to discuss leading newer generations of employees. Alafia passionately shares how Gen Z and Millennials are transforming the workplace by challenging traditional systems and norms. From the power of personal branding to the need for flexible, transparent leadership, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on how to engage and empower the next generation of workers. Additional Resources: Connect with Alafia Stewart on LinkedIn Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

271: Culture Code: Interview on Lead the People with Nikki Lewallen Gregory Aug 22, 2024

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Nikki Lewallen Gregory, Founder and Chief Meaningful Work Officer at PeopleForward Network, joins Lead the People podcast host Matt Poepsel to discuss intentionality in leadership and the importance of a strong culture code. She emphasizes the need for leaders to live with intention and be rooted in their why. Nikki also shares insights on building an intentional culture and the challenges that can arise when there is a disconnect between stated values and actual behavior. Transparency, accountability, and creating a people-forward workplace factor into Nikki's authentic leadership style. Additional Resources (links for listeners to learn more or connect with host + guest) Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Subscribe to Lead the People Podcast

In the Loop: Good Leaders are Great Storytellers with Katherine Coble Aug 20, 2024

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Human beings are wired to respond to stories, yet when it comes to our professional lives as leaders, we often neglect storytelling. In this conversation, Katherine Coble explores why storytelling is so effective and how leaders can use it to connect with their audience. She emphasizes the importance of intentionality and understanding what makes a good story. Learn about four key ideas for effective storytelling and how to harness the power of storytelling to inspire as a leader. Additional Resources: Connect with Katherine Coble on LinkedIn Learn more about Borshoff Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

269: The Meaningful Work Journey of a Repeat Founder with Nami Baral Aug 15, 2024

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In this conversation, Nikki interviews Nami Baral, the founder and CEO of Niural, an AI for global workforce management. They discuss the concept of meaningful work and how it can be achieved through a sense of community, alignment with personal values, joy, and a sense of pride. Nami shares her journey as a founder and the motivation behind starting Neural. She also highlights the importance of empathy in leadership and the need to upskill the workforce in the age of AI. Nami provides insights on how to navigate the world of AI and emphasizes the importance of putting humans at the center of AI technology. Additional Resources: Niural Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

268: Loving Leaders Find Awe with Renee Smith Aug 13, 2024

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In this episode, Renee explores the concept of creating spaciousness in our lives and filling it with awe. She discusses the benefits of awe and how it can enhance our well-being and relationships at work. Renee shares the eight wonders of life that can inspire awe, such as moral beauty, nature, music, and epiphanies. She also emphasizes the importance of intentionally seeking out awe and incorporating it into our daily lives. By practicing loving leadership and bringing awe to our workplaces, we can create a more loving and human work environment. Additional Resources: Connect with Renée on LinkedIn Learn more about a Human Workplace 7 Steps to Lead With Love Even When Your Organization Isn't Ready To Yet Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

267: Advocating For Yourself & How to Lead This with Corina Lam Aug 08, 2024

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Nikki interviews Corina Lam, a global leader at Mercer, about the importance of advocating for oneself and how to lead others in doing the same. Corina shares her passion for problem-solving and building deep relationships in HR tech. She emphasizes the significance of setting expectations and spending time and energy in the right places. Corina also discusses the challenges she has faced as a young leader, navigating different cultures, and being a female in the workplace. Get a reliable perspective on how leaders can help others advocate for themselves and create a positive work environment. Additional Resources Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with Corina Lam on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

266: Voice of The People Who Matter with Sam Julka + Meghan Tooman Aug 01, 2024

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Leadership is a lesson in listening to the people in you lead. Let's talk about how to unlock the voices within your organization to get meaningful feedback. Nikki's guests are the dynamic co-owners of DORIS Research, Sam Julka and Meghan Tooman, who share their wisdom on leading with listening, the power of vulnerability, and leveraging meaningful data for transformational change. Learn how DORIS's core values—such as leading with listening, feeding intellect, and navigating ambiguity with grit—guides their approach to fostering transformational change. This episode is a lesson on slow, deliberate problem-defining versus quick problem-solving. Explore how to prioritize people, gather meaningful data, and drive internal transformation in your organization. Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with Sam Julka on LinkedIn DORIS Research Connect with Meghan Tooman on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

265: Confident, Competent, Trustworthy + Approachable with Rob Eyler Jul 25, 2024

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Be an original.

Rob Eyler is a visionary entrepreneur renowned for his innovative contributions to the photography industry. He is CEO of Capturely—a company revolutionizing the way businesses approach employee photography.

Rob discusses the significance of first impressions, the importance of a consistent and impactful personal brand, and how updating your headshot every 2-3 years can make a world of difference.

Tune in to learn how you can enhance your personal brand and make lasting impressions that resonate in professional settings. Additional Resources Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with Rob Eyler on LinkedIn Capturely Photofeeler Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

264: How to Use Data to Lead People & Culture Jul 18, 2024

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How can leaders use data to build culture in their organizations? Our guest, Craig Forman, is on a mission to improve how people work by using data to lead people and culture forward. Get a unique perspective on using data to build trust within organizations and involve employees in shaping their culture. Craig reveals the importance of empathy and storytelling in helping leaders embrace data and focus on inputs rather than just outcomes. He shares insight on using compassionate data, making people feel seen and heard, and the long-term value of regularly addressing data. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a renowned culture expert and people scientist.

Additional Resources Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with Craig Forman on LinkedIn Culture Seek Consulting Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

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