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198: Revolutionizing Leadership Development, Stop Training and Grow Them with Andrea Butcher Mar 23, 2023

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Andrea Butcher, author, podcast host, and CEO of the leadership development company HRD, is on a never-ending journey of self-discovery and empowerment that allows her to develop her leadership skills and challenge the traditional notion of "training." Along the way, she's learned how to use the power of time, focus, accountability, and psychological safety to create an environment of growth and connection.

In this episode, Andrea tells her story of how she found the courage to dare to dream, take risks, and lean into creating personal connections with her people. Listen in to hear what you can do to start trusting in people's potential and lift them up to make a greater impact in the workplace and the world at large.

Book Recommendation:

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

Additional Resources:

Get your copy of The Power in the Pivot by Andrea Butcher
Connect with HRD on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network

197: Leading People in 2023 with Steve Shauck Mar 16, 2023

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Steve Shauck, Chief Revenue Officer at Data Clymer, knows the importance of trust, transparency, and empathy when leading people. It all boils down to understanding his team on a more personal level. After taking the time to truly get to know his people, he's able to lift them up and make a lasting, positive impact on their lives.

In this episode, Steve discusses the power of focusing on a person's "why" and finding out what drives their passion inside and outside of the workplace. Listen in to hear what you can do to start trusting your gut and always have your team's best interests in mind.

Book Recommendation:

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

Additional Resources:

Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

196: Considering Quiet Quitting (Part II): Through the Lens of Employee Voices with Brian McComak Mar 14, 2023

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When people feel unhappy or unfulfilled at work, they may choose to leave their jobs, but sometimes they may resort to quiet quitting, which means disengaging from their work and becoming less productive without actually resigning.In Part I, Brian McComak shares his perspectives and suggestions related to Quiet Quitting AKA Job Dissatisfaction. In this episode, after much reflection, Brian dives deeper into the topic and amplifies the thoughts and insights from the Hummingbird Humanity team.

Additional Resources:

Hummingbird Humanity Website: https://hummingbirdhumanity.com/
Find Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmccomak/

195: Leading Optimal Performance with Rich Diviney Mar 09, 2023

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Rich Diviney, author and Founder of The Attributes, was a Navy Seal for 21 years, where he was put in charge of assessment and selection for a specialized Seal team. He realized the team's performance needed to be looked at differently and discovered it relies not on visible skills but on hidden attributes.

In this episode, hear Rich's story of how he embarked on a mission to help organizations understand the qualities necessary to build high-performing teams. Rich guides those around him in recognizing the elemental qualities that drive who they are and how they show up, especially in high-pressure situations. Listen in to learn how to unlock your potential using your inherent strengths and what it takes to perform optimally at all times.

Book Recommendation:

The Attributes: https://theattributes.com/buy/

Additional Resources:

Connect with Rich on Instagram
The Attributes Consulting: https://theattributes.com/
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

194: We're All Important, Prioritize Everyone You Lead with Mary Shipley and Chrissy Burke Mar 02, 2023

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Mary Shipley, Director of Supply Chain Management at Renown Health, understands trust is critical to leading well. She uses the combined power of assessments and rolling up her sleeves, and getting in the thick of things to understand her team's personalities and identify their pain points. By doing this, Mary is able to create a trusting environment where people feel comfortable sharing their ideas, enabling them to achieve more as an organization.

In this episode, Mary and our guest host Chrissy Burke, Managing Partner at HireUp Leadership, discuss how to individualize your leadership style to develop trust. Listen in to hear about what tools, including data-driven approaches, you can use to motivate your people and uncover the power of meaningful connections in the workplace.

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Additional Resources:

Connect with Renown Health on LinkedIn
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

193: What it Means to be a Leader Here with Jason Lippert Feb 23, 2023

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When Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Components, set out to evaluate and develop his company, he realized if he wanted to elevate their culture, he would need to dedicate resources to it. Instead of looking to HR to answer for the workplace environment, he chose to create an entire department focused on defining and growing the company's culture.

In this episode, Jason discusses the importance of offering personal and professional development opportunities to employees and the impact they have on people's work and home lives. Listen in to hear why Jason continues to be a strong advocate for servant leadership and how his commitment to culture has created an engaged team and improved retention.

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Additional Resources:

Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

192: Listening is the Underutilized Superpower with Michael Piperno Feb 16, 2023

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"Listening well is one of the easiest and most effective ways of making people feel seen and heard."

Michael Piperno, a Principal and Communications Expert at Comvia, helps organizations understand how to communicate clearly so they can build and maintain healthy business relationships.

In this episode, Michael shares his insights on effective listening, a skill he calls an underutilized superpower. Listen in for practices on mastering it along with tips for using body language and tone of voice to make people feel like they're the only person in the room. Along the way, you'll learn how to be more intentional when listening, allow for pauses, and avoid judgments.

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Additional Resources:

Connect with Michael on his website or Twitter
Check out Michael's blog and his podcast The Leadership Communication Show
Subscribe to the Communication Matters Newsletter
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

191: Considering Quiet Quitting Through the Lens of Workplace Culture, Part 1 with Brian McComak Feb 14, 2023

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The pandemic made a huge impact on all of us. We've changed and that means our workplace cultures must change as well. Take a listen as Brian dives into how the last few years have evolved the way folks show up to work, influenced their expectations of company culture, and shaped the role of leading in today's workplaces.

Additional Resources:

Hummingbird Humanity Website: https://hummingbirdhumanity.com/
Find Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmccomak/

190: Making Culture Measurable with Karin Volo Feb 09, 2023

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Karin Volo didn't become the CEO and Chief Joy Bringer at Evoloshen, a personal and organizational development expert, an international best-selling author, and an inspirational speaker by normal circumstances.

Her success was born from a nightmare.

In 2006, Karin's life suddenly came to a crashing halt when she was arrested for fraud and was forced to sit in prison for 1,352 days. For almost four years, Karin was determined to stay positive, and when she was released, she understood that her purpose in life was to teach others how to do the same.

In this episode, Karin explains how her work combines what she learned and her experience working in the corporate world. Once her name was cleared, Karin began to dig into research around what makes people hate their jobs so she could define the strategies needed to create workplaces people love and can therefore thrive in. Listen in to hear the five culture keys Karin has identified and outlined in her book, Engage!. Along the way, you'll learn how to define, scale, and measure culture.

Book Recommendation:

Trust and Inspire by Stephen M. R. Covey

Additional Resources:

Find out about the Evoloshen Impact: https://evoloshen.com/impact/
Connect with Karin on Twitter or her personal website
Get your copy of Karin's books, 1,352 Days and Engage!
Listen to The Amazing Leaders Series
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

189: Help Your People Love Their Work (Again) with Joyce Batcheller Feb 02, 2023

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The most effective means of increasing engagement and retention, regardless of industry, is to bring people back to their why to help them fall back in love with their work.

The healthcare industry has been hit with repeated challenges over the last few years, and it has taken a significant toll on its workers. Joyce Batcheller, an innovative healthcare leader and Executive Nurse Advisor, says there are key actions leaders can take to make their teams proud of their work so they can feel fulfilled. That, in turn, reminds them that the reason they got into the profession was a good one.

Listen in to hear Joyce and our special co-host Chrissy Burke, Managing Partner at HireUp Leadership, break down how to bring joy and pride back into the workplace through recognition and celebration.

Book Recommendation:

The Leadership Trajectory by Dr. Patricia S. Yoder-Wise, Karren Kowalski, and Susan Sportsman

Additional Resources:

Find out more about the Texas Nurses Association
Find out more about The Nurses Legacy Institute
Take a listen to this Radio Show: All About Nursing
Follow HireUp on Linkedin
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

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