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178: Well-being at Work: Employees Have a Part with Dr. Angelo Venditti and Michelle Doran Nov 23, 2022

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"Take accountability, make great suggestions, and be part of the solution."

That's Dr. Angelo Venditti's approach to supporting the well-being of his team members. As Chief Nurse Executive, Chief Patient Experience Officer, and EVP for Patient Care Services for Temple Health, Angelo is passionate about empowering people to play a key role in the quality of their employee experience.

In this episode, Angelo, and our guest host, Michelle Doran from CCA, discuss how to provide your teams with the tools and services they need so they can take ownership of their workplace experience. Listen in to learn about coaching and encouraging people in a way that shows while challenges may exist in their professional journeys, they aren't insurmountable.

Book Recommendation:

Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin

Additional Resources:

Connect with Dr. Angelo Venditti: angelo.venditti@tuhs.temple.edu
Learn more about CCA: https://ccainc.com
Listen to Cy Wakeman's Episodes on Conscious Habit
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

177: Communicate Your Story with Travis Brown Nov 17, 2022

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People connect to personal and professional brands best through the stories they tell. Can you clearly convey who you are, what you do, and why you do it? As Founder and CEO of Mojo UP, Travis Brown helps people communicate this every day.

In this episode, Travis breaks down not only the importance of knowing your story on a deep level but also how to identify and leverage it. Along the way, Travis loops in the roles authenticity and vulnerability play in getting your brand out there. Listen in to hear about his people-first leadership brand and how he brings it to life through his actions.

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

176: Building Trust in a Remote Workplace with Brian McComak Nov 15, 2022

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How we work has changed drastically over the last couple of years, but one thing will always be true regardless of the work environment: you need to build trust with the people you lead. Leaders need to meet the people they lead with empathy and compassion and be able to hold people accountable so that people can show up fully as humans. Trust builds in a workplace that nurtures psychological safety and where one's humanity is fully acknowledged. In this episode, Brian shares his insights and suggestions for cultivating trust in a remote workplace.

175: Joy-Centered Leadership with Dr. Lee Galuska and Michelle Doran Nov 10, 2022

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What two components contribute most to work satisfaction, engagement, and well-being? Meaning and joy.

Dr. Lee Galuska, Executive Director at UCLA Health, believes that when people have meaning in their work, it brings them a sense of joy. In this episode, Dr. Galuska, and our guest host, Michelle Doran, shed light on the tools and systems necessary to create healthy workplaces where people can flourish professionally and personally. Listen in the hear concrete examples for leaning into work that is full of purpose and how to get proactive about preventing burnout.

Book Recommendation:

The Works of Brené Brown

Additional Resources:

Check out Dr. Galuska's research on meaning and joy: article one, article two, article three
Get your copy of The Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

174: Six Imperatives for a Successful People Strategy with Howard Cleveland and Meg Crosby Nov 03, 2022

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There are multiple components involved in getting and staying healthy, and they're all intertwined. Howard Cleveland and Meg Crosby, Co-Founders of PeopleCap Advisors, have created a people-first business strategy that uses the same philosophy.

In this episode, Howard and Meg share the six imperatives for creating a successful people strategy and dive deep on elevating talent. Listen in to hear their insights on developing a healthy organization by getting clear on your goals, not by biting off more than you can chew.

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Additional Resources:

Contact Howard: howard.cleveland@peoplecap.com
Contact Meg: meg.crosby@peoplecap.com
Learn more about the Six Imperatives: https://www.peoplecap.com/six-imperatives
Learn more about The Growth Gauntlet: https://www.peoplecap.com/growth-gauntlet
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

173: Lead Systemic Change with Eric Thomas Oct 27, 2022

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Eric Thomas is the VP and Chief Diversity Equity Inclusion Officer at Genesys. In his role, he is passionate about not only bringing DEI to the company but getting employees involved as well.

In this episode, Eric shares his journey of leading the entire organization's newly incorporated DEI strategy to lead systemic change. He's focused on building something that will outlast his him and leave a lasting impact. Along the way, you'll learn why data and teamwork are crucial to its success.

Book Recommendation:

4,000 Weeks by Oliver Berkman

Additional Resources:

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-eric/
Learn more about Genesys: https://www.genesys.com/
Eric's Blog: https://www.genesys.com/blog/author?auth=797
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

172: Building a Supportive Culture with Michael Goebel and John Levy Oct 20, 2022

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Michael Goebel, the Chief Executive Officer of Parker Adventist Hospital, knows a supportive culture is necessary to create a thriving workplace, especially in healthcare.

In this episode, Michael and special co-host John Levy, President of CCA, dig into how to build and sustain a supportive culture. Both of these experts have worked in the healthcare industry for many years and share their learnings to help organizations move their people forward.

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Additional Resources:

Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlevycca/
Learn more about CCA: https://ccainc.com/
Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-goebel-49313711/
Learn more about Parker Adventist Hospital: https://www.centura.org/location/parker-adventist-hospital
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

171: One Piece of Advice That Changed Everything with Kristen Hadeed Oct 13, 2022

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Kristen Hadeed is a living example of the power of finding alignment between what you do and what fuels you as a human. Kristen started her professional journey by creating a cleaning business. It wasn't just any old cleaning business. It was one with the goal of developing its employees as leaders. Eventually, after some tough conversations and soul searching, Kristen understood her passion was in the development side of the business.

Today, Kristen's title is Thought Leadership Leader, and she works with top organizations to help them become more human. In this episode, Kristen shares how to build a culture of caring and shared ownership that leads to better engagement and business outcomes. Listen in to learn where you can start leading with compassion and transparency in your organization.

Book Recommendation:

Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud

Additional Resources:

Check out Kristen's book: https://www.kristenhadeed.com/book
Connect with Kristen on: Instagram,Twitter, or Facebook
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

170: Leveraging Workplace Culture in Uncertain Times with Brian McComak Oct 11, 2022

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There has been a lot said about the current job market, the looming recession, and how companies create inclusive, human-centered workplace cultures. When making decisions about resources in uncertain times, it can be tempting to cut diversity initiatives, decrease employee resource group budgets, and sacrifice activities that support a healthy workplace culture. However, these efforts are even more important in uncertain times and in the midst of significant organizational change. In this episode, Brian shares insights for how your workplace culture will help you navigate uncertain times and emerge stronger on the other side.

169: Resilience Ready Leaders with Vivian Blade Oct 06, 2022

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The world is constantly changing—causing a flow of conflicts and challenges to arise. Do you have the tools to overcome the chaos?

Vivian Blade, Resilience and Inclusive Leadership Expert and best-selling author, has 5 key principles to follow for being resilience ready. In this episode, Vivian breaks down those concepts and shares concrete tools for implementing them. Listen in to learn how to equip yourself and your team for the good, the bad, and the ugly, and find out what you need to create a workplace people genuinely love being a part of.

Book Recommendation:

Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

Additional Resources:

Get your copy of Vivian's books: https://vivianblade.com/author/
Check out Vivian's Engagedly Webinar: https://vivianblade.com/engage/
Connect with Vivian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VivianBlade
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

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