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#Insights: Trailer | Santiago Jaramillo Mar 21, 2019

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Introducing #Insights, an original series from Emplify, that explores extraordinary advances in people performance and business outcomes through workplace science and...well, insights.

You'll learn from Emplify CEO and Co-founder Santiago Jaramillo (@santiagojara) as he discusses culture and engagement - and takes a deep dive into the specific questions that are top of mind for people-first leaders.

Nicole MacLean (@nicolemmaclean), Director of Relationship Marketing at Emplify, will be your guide as we learn from Santiago on how to breakdown culture myths, redefine employee engagement, and give perspective on how to implement and measure change - helping you achieve real business results.

The goal of this series is to give you new ways to think about your people, culture, engagement, and all the other buzzwords that get thrown at you in today's workplace.

046: Nathan Bobay | Conscious Capitalism - The Movement Mar 14, 2019

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Truth You Can Act On:

What is your higher purpose as an organization? A conscious business is one that exists for a higher purpose beyond creating profits and shareholder value. It exists to make the world a better place.
Do you have complete stakeholder integration? By stakeholders, we're not just talking about employees, customers, and shareholders. We also need to remember our suppliers, the community, and the environment. So, what are you doing to create successes and wins for all stakeholders in your business?
Is your leadership consciously aware and strategic in building your organization? Has your leadership bought into your mission? What specific steps are they taking to create wins for your stakeholders? If your company has a higher purpose, your leaders should be motivated by serving that higher purpose.
Do you have a conscious culture? A conscious culture thrives beyond the individual founder or leadership team. It grows as the company grows and is based on your company's core values coming to life.

Full Shownotes:

https://gutplusscience.com/nathan-bobay

Book Recommendation:

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

045: Matt Jung | The Four Commandments to Creating Core Values Mar 07, 2019

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Truth You Can Act On:

Narrow down your values. Can you list all your core values from memory? If not, you have too many. How can you expect to build a culture around these supposed "core" values if you as a leader can't even remember them all? Cut them down to the few that describe the uniqueness of your organization the best.
Reinforce your culture. It's one thing to create effective core values, it's another to actually enforce them. The best way to do this is to establish systems and processes that uphold and promote your culture. What are ways you can reinforce real-life examples of people living out your core values?
Solve problems with creativity. Not all problems can be solved with money. Yet for some reason, many organizations seem to try. Instead of throwing money at your problems, give your people a chance to solve them using their creativity and imagination.

Full Shownotes:

https://gutplusscience.com/matt-jung

Book Recommendation:

Start with Why by Simon Sinek

044: Denise Graziano | The 360 Degree Approach to Engagement Feb 28, 2019

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Truth You Can Act On:

Take a 360 degree approach. Cross departmental integration and collaboration from every angle of employee and customer experience. Take time to think about this. How are you doing? Are you marketing to employees (and prospective employees) with the same creativity you use to gain customers? If not, reflect on ways to improve.
Ask for feedback. Employee feedback is crucial. If you're not doing it, your putting your organization at a huge risk. Be brave enough to ask for feedback and do it on an agile cadence—we recommend quarterly. That said, asking for feedback is only the first step. Next, be sure to consistently taking action on the data you gather.
Use review sites appropriately. Take review sites seriously and interact human-to-human. Look for patterns and seek ways to take corrective steps. No matter what the comment, take the high road in your response—but always respond. Letting negative comments sit unanswered can repel qualified candidates looking to apply.

Full Shownotes:

https://gutplusscience.com/denise-graziano

Book Recommendation:

Next Level Thinking by Joel Osteen

043: Kathleen Votaw [Part 2] | Turnover is OK with an Entanglement Strategy Feb 21, 2019

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Truth You Can Act On:

Turnover is OK. Are you scared of turnover? It's become a big evil word in today's workplace. But in reality, it's ok. In fact, it can be good for your organization. If someone's not feeling their job anymore—if it has become a "necessary evil" and no longer aligns with their goals and dreams—it's better (for both the employee and your organization) to encourage that person to move on with their life.
Prioritize communication training. The most valuable type of training is communication training—we can never do enough of it. This not only includes verbal and nonverbal communication, but also how to effectively communicate using technology. With so many different mediums available, it's also important to determine how your people prefer to communicate and consume information. Never make assumptions.
Engagement is Entanglement. You need to understand why people choose you as a leader. Why do they follow into uncertainty every day? Engagement starts with having this "entanglement" or alignment with the employee's goals—both personally and professionally—and what the company is trying to achieve.

Full Shownotes:

https://gutplusscience.com/kathleen-votaw-part-two

Book Recommendation:

The Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Sponsors:

Titus - in their conversations with CEOs and hiring managers, they hear frustration with traditional recruiting. From outrageous fees to focusing on candidates before clients, the process was broken and needed to be fixed. Enter Titus Talent. Titus Talent Strategies serves its clients using passionate people, a proven process, and unparalleled performance.

042: Nikki Lewallen | Share the Love in the Workplace Feb 14, 2019

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Truth You Can Act On:

Understand what makes a good mentor. Think back to a mentor who has truly impacted your career and life journey. All of us probably have a certain name, or multiple names, in mind. It's easy to go into full-on coaching mode, but listening is huge when it comes to mentoring. Connecting with people and being available to your mentees is also important - it won't cut it to meet with a mentee every six months. A good mentor also provides guidance to take action; they provide a path for their mentee, by sharing personal experiences and stories.
Understand what makes a good mentee. As humans, we are never done learning. And in that case, we should all consider ourselves mentees. You have to be willing to learn - and to be vulnerable and share that. If you commit to the process and have consistent time laid out with your mentor, the relationship will blossom. Lastly, it's important to be grateful for your mentor - express gratitude, say thank you, and also give feedback so your mentor can learn what works or what they should work on.
Consider a workplace mentoring program. Physical programs are much more valuable than giving your employees links to online resources. Important components to effective programs include: training, structure, matching and data.

Full Shownotes:

https://gutplusscience.com/valentines-2019

041: Kathleen Votaw [Part 1] | Today's Reality of Attracting Talent Feb 07, 2019

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Truth You Can Act On:

Redefine HR leaders. Your HR leaders must be strategic thinkers. Not only that, but they also need to be involved and aligned with C-Suite decision-making processes. Gone are the days of HR working quietly on administrative tasks in the background. If you want to recruit top talent, HR leaders cannot continue as mere service providers. They must become functional experts.
Develop a purposeful employment brand. Most companies spend a lot of time, energy, and money making sure brand messaging is dialed in with clients. But when it comes to job candidates, branding is just an afterthought. Don't make this mistake. Identify your candidate population, show them they matter, and craft a targeted message that connects with them. Show them who you are as a company and what you stand for.
Optimize your onboarding. Don't confuse "orientation" with "onboarding". Onboarding starts from the very first touch. Your goal is to make a candidate want to work with you so bad, they are going to make it happen no matter what. When they accept the job, your onboarding should progress into a 6-month integration—with multiple meaningful engagements along the way.
Measure engagement. According to Gallup, only 27% of workers in the US are engaged. What do these numbers look like in your organization? In order to retain talent, you must be brave enough to know where you stand in terms of engagement.

Full Shownotes:

https://gutplusscience.com/kathleen-votaw-part-one

Book Recommendation:

The Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Sponsor:

Purple Ink - Purple Ink's customized HR services will help you make your workspace JoyPowered. Whether you're looking for help with recruiting, compliance, or leadership training, they listen to what you need and tailor their solutions to you. And look for The JoyPowered Workspace Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!

[Throwback] 002: Tom Zupancic | Culture is a Team Sport Jan 31, 2019

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Truth You Can Act On:

Know people's motivation: We can't treat all of our people the same. Everyone's motivated in different ways and we have to know what's there why. We have to spend time listening and understanding how your employees are motivated.
Employees first: Customer service should be a top priority but it can't take precedence over your employees. When you help your employees win they'll walk through fire for you and your customers.
Build on their strengths: Always look for the good in people and acknowledge what they're doing well. You can build loyalty by leading with positivity. When we have a strong relationship with people they stop expecting you to be perfect and start focusing on how they can help bring the company's vision to life.

Full Shownotes:

https://gutplusscience.com/tom-zupancic

Book Recommendation:

Dream Manager by Matthew Kelley

Sponsors:

LHD Benefits – LHD is a full-service employee benefits firm, that empowers their clients to make the best possible decisions for their employees — to define optimal objectives, monitor outcomes, improve health, and engage and advocate for employees and their loved ones. Visit lhdbenefits.com
Custom Concrete – Custom Concrete has been creating foundations for the finest homes, commercial buildings and industrial facilities throughout Central Indiana since 1969. Builders, contractors, and homeowners rely on our expertise because so much depends on getting it right. Our knowledge and control of all aspects of the job, from excavation to waterproofing to backfill, means that extra value is built into every project. Codes don't drive our business, excellence does. See the difference at customeconcrete.com

Bonus - From the Cutting Room Floor: The Story Behind the NFL Colts Stadium Jan 24, 2019

Show notes

Truth You Can Act On:

Know people's motivation: We can't treat all of our people the same. Everyone's motivated in different ways and we have to know what's there why. We have to spend time listening and understanding how your employees are motivated.
Employees first: Customer service should be a top priority but it can't take precedence over your employees. When you help your employees win they'll walk through fire for you and your customers.
Build on their strengths: Always look for the good in people and acknowledge what they're doing well. You can build loyalty by leading with positivity. When we have a strong relationship with people they stop expecting you to be perfect and start focusing on how they can help bring the company's vision to life.

Book Recommendation:

Dream Manager by Matthew Kelley

Sponsors:

LHD Benefits – LHD is a full-service employee benefits firm, that empowers their clients to make the best possible decisions for their employees — to define optimal objectives, monitor outcomes, improve health, and engage and advocate for employees and their loved ones. Visit lhdbenefits.com
Custom Concrete – Custom Concrete has been creating foundations for the finest homes, commercial buildings and industrial facilities throughout Central Indiana since 1969. Builders, contractors, and homeowners rely on our expertise because so much depends on getting it right. Our knowledge and control of all aspects of the job, from excavation to waterproofing to backfill, means that extra value is built into every project. Codes don't drive our business, excellence does. See the difference at customeconcrete.com

040: Dennis Murphy | Uniting Culture with a Higher Purpose Jan 17, 2019

Show notes

Truth You Can Act On:

Feel your culture. How? Clarity and consistency in messaging, a clear construct for leaders of all levels to make good decisions, and storytelling. Tell stories that reinforce the culture you're trying to build.
Build a healthy workplace. How? No matter the size of the organization, the steps are the same: Identify your goals, clearly communicate those goals, and empower and assist teams to work together to achieve them.
Shift your values. How? Move from constitutional values to values that embody who you are. Be able to share your values in 20 seconds or less (the human attention span is shorter than ever). Seek employee feedback on crafting your values. For larger organizations, consider having a sample size give feedback versus the entire workforce. Lastly, make the change of values a movement and not a mandate.

Full Shownotes:

https://gutplusscience.com/dennis-murphy

Book Recommendation:

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

Sponsors:

Purple Ink - Purple Ink's customized HR services will help you make your workspace JoyPowered. Whether you're looking for help with recruiting, compliance, or leadership training, they listen to what you need and tailor their solutions to you. And look for The JoyPowered Workspace Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!
Titus - in their conversations with CEOs and hiring managers, they hear frustration with traditional recruiting. From outrageous fees to focusing on candidates before clients, the process was broken and needed to be fixed. Enter Titus Talent. Titus Talent Strategies serves its clients using passionate people, a proven process, and unparalleled performance.

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