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158: Human Recognition vs Employee Recognition with Samantha Farley Aug 11, 2022

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Are you thinking about how to make powerful, meaningful connections with your people?

Samantha Farley is the Founder and CEO of PeopleProud, an Employee Gifting Company focused on helping companies appreciate and recognize their employees for any and all occasions.

In this episode, she shares the difference between human and employee recognition and how her personal experiences of not feeling valued or cared for inspired her to start PeopleProud. Listen in to find out why it's not really about the gift, but about the meaning behind it.

Book Recommendation:

Living with a Seal by Jesse Itzler

Additional Resources:

Learn more about PeopleProud: www.peopleproud.com
Follow PeopleProud: instagram.com/peopleproud
Connect with Samantha's team: team@peopleproud.com
Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

157: Stepping Into Inclusive Leadership with Brian McComak Aug 09, 2022

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In the ongoing conversation around creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces, many are working to define inclusive leadership. In this episode, Brian shares some of the ways he approaches being an inclusive leader and offers his perspective on the importance of both learning and unlearning as leaders and managers work to deliver on their commitment to being inclusive.

156: Keeping the Tribe During Leadership Transition with Garry Ridge Aug 04, 2022

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After 25 years at the helm of the WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge is completing what he calls his "leadership apprenticeship" and stepping down as CEO.

WD-40 famously has what they call a "tribe culture" rooted in the idea that people work together to improve each other's lives at home and at work. In this episode, Garry gives us a dose of mentorship on building culture and maintaining it during times of transition. As you listen, you'll learn how to clearly define executable values strong enough to support change and hear the three most powerful words a leader can use.

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Additional Resources:

Connect with Garry: https://thelearningmoment.net
Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

155: ESG Impact on Small Business with Dora Lutz Aug 02, 2022

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ESG has gone mainstream. But how do small businesses make sense of social impact without breaking the bank?

In this episode, Dora Lutz, talks about the reasons social impact drives profit and how small businesses can leverage this work.

154: Unmute Yourself and Lead Others with Rachel Druckenmiller Jul 28, 2022

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"When we unmute our relationships, our jobs, our bodies, and our joy, we have fuller, more vibrant lives. We feel more fully ourselves so we can show up and do our best."

Rachel Druckenmiller, CEO and Founder of Unmuted, is on a mission to help people move past the fear that blocks them so they can become "joyfully alive" and courageously expressed individuals.

In this episode, Rachel discusses the pain of hiding parts of yourself and the work it takes to overcome that. As you listen, you'll learn steps you can take to help those you lead speak up and gain insight on continuing your own personal development of self-expression.

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Additional Resources:

Access Rachel's LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/unmute-yourself-6862381507273605120/
Explore Rachel's website: https://unmutedlife.com/
Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unmutedlife/
Attend Rachel's online class: https://simonsinek.com/classes/
Look into the concept of Ikigai
Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

153: Being an Award-Winning Workplace with Angie Redmon Jul 21, 2022

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Becoming an award-winning place to work is about so much more than the actual award.

Angie Redmon, President and Founder of striveHR, says the biggest benefit to an organization is the learnings you gain about your employees along the way.

In this episode, Angie breaks down how to pick which awards your organization should pursue. She also shares her insights on maintaining award status so you can increase retention, employee engagement, and ultimately customer satisfaction.

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Additional Resources:

Book a Discovery Call with Angie: https://calendly.com/angieredmon/discovery-call
Access Angie's FREE resource guide: https://strivehr.net/award
More on striveHR: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strivehr/about/
Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

152: Didn't Work Then, Won't Work Now with Brandon Peele Jul 14, 2022

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High retention, genuine engagement, great productivity, and constant innovation—these are business goals all employers want but few know to achieve.

Brandon Peele, Co-Founder of Unity Lab, believes all those aspirations can be reached, and he's willing to share the secret to attaining them. It starts with activating purpose and creating a sense of belonging, but that's only the beginning.

As you listen to the conversation you'll learn the other key components to building a working environment where people buy into and are ready to stay for the long haul.

Book Recommendation:

Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber

Additional Resources:

Check out the science of purpose: http://scienceofpurpose.org
Get your copy of Brandon's book: http://purposework.us
Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

151: Starting Your DEI Journey with Brian McComak Jul 12, 2022

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Figuring out where, when and how to start your DEI journey can be, for some, a bit overwhelming sparking many more questions than answers. In this episode, you'll find encouragement for taking steps forward along with several practical, tangible suggestions for steps to take - regardless of where you're starting your DEI journey.

Resources:

Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn

150: People Hire People with Chris Allaire Jul 07, 2022

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Chris Allaire is the Founder and CEO of Averity, a staffing company, where his vision is to build the best company to work for in the United States. And they're already making huge strides towards accomplishing that goal.

In this episode, Nikki and Chris dig deep into the way he leads their nationally renowned culture and brand, as well as some of their standout practices you can take into your organization.

Book Recommendation:

Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles

Additional Resources:

Subscribe to Chris's newsletter: https://chrisallaire.substack.com/
Search for candidates with Averity: https://www.averityteam.com/human/
Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn
Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

149: Integrating ESG Into Your Existing Strategy with Dora Lutz Jul 05, 2022

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One thing that became abundantly clear during the pandemic is how closely integrated our businesses and our communities are, which provides a clear and compelling reason for leaders to be thinking about their role in creating a better world. In this episode, you'll learn how to incorporate ESG reporting into your current strategy, creating a long-term profitable business. Resources:

Schedule your Motivosity Demo ($25 on us!): motivosity.com/pfn

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