Lead with Culture

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How to be a Bold Leader and Transform Your Life featuring Matthew Kelly Aug 20, 2024

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"There is power in boldness, the power to explore new possibilities and the power to get unstuck."

In this episode featuring Matthew Kelly, Founder of Floyd Consulting and author of several best-selling books, we take a look at the essence of boldness and its critical role in transforming company culture and driving team engagement. Matthew discusses the power of being bold, revealing that true boldness is rooted in having a single, clear priority and the courage to pursue it. He also challenges us with profound questions about our life's direction and urges us to confront our dissatisfaction as a messenger for change.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Boldness is essential for leadership and personal growth
Small and intentional steps can build momentum and lead to significant change
Focusing on one clear priority allows us to commit fully and effectively

Things to listen for:

(00:00) How are we deciding our future

(00:31) The importance of boldness in leadership

(01:44) The growth behind dissatisfaction

(02:54) The power of holy moments

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Creating a Better Workplace with the Dream Manager Program featuring Courtney Rooney Aug 13, 2024

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"I think we get caught up in the busyness of life. And I know obviously business and work is important, but just to stop for a little bit and take time for yourself and feel like you want to better yourself is a gift."

In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Courtney Rooney, the Dream Manager at KLN Family Brands, to discuss the transformative Dream Manager program and its powerful impact on work culture and employee well-being.

In their conversation, Courtney shares how the Dream Manager program has helped employees at KLN Family Brands—from gaining US citizenship to purchasing homes and taking well-needed solo vacations. They explore the program's structure, its emotional and professional benefits, and the important role of supporting employees, especially during challenging times.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How the Dream Manager program helps to achieve both professional and personal goals through supportive engagements
The profound effect of encouraging employees to identify and pursue their dreams can leading to increased motivation and stronger workplace relationships
Creating a safe environment to share dreams and challenges can promote individual growth and show that the organization cares beyond work

Things to listen for:

00:00 Intro

00:31 Meet Courtney Rooney

01:35 KLN Family Brands

02:59 Implementing the Dream Manager program

04:16 Success stories and impact

15:11 Measuring ROI and program growth

19:58 Mental health and industry evolution

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4 Strategies to Conquer Perfectionism and Achieve Your Goals Aug 06, 2024

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"It's about progress over perfection. That's what we care about. When we can get better every single day, we feel good about that."

In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman discusses the impact of perfectionism on both personal and professional life.

In this conversation, Kate shares four practical tips designed to help us embrace imperfection that allows us to lead with authenticity. She emphasizes that perfectionism often hinders the pursuit of dreams and passion projects, and that progress and effort matter more than achieving perfection. Tune in to learn how we can overcome the perfectionism mindset.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How a perfectionist mindset can paralyze decision-making and lead to procrastination
The importance of embracing the process rather than fixating on the outcome
By recognizing and confronting our inner voices, we can overcome the barriers that hold us back from pursuing our goals

Things to listen for:

00:00 Introduction to the episode

02:00 Understanding perfectionism

03:25 Embrace the process

05:00 Practice mindfulness and acceptance

06:16 Challenge your inner critic

07:45 Ask for support

09:47 Conclusion and final thoughts

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Fourth Quarter Coaching and Crafting a Life of Purpose featuring Michele Marquis Jul 30, 2024

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"This is how it always has been. It's being able to let that go and saying, okay, that's what was, but this is what I want it to be."

In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Michele Marquis, Senior Executive Coach at Floyd Consulting, to explore three ways to live intentionally. Inspired by the principles in the "The Fourth Quarter of Your Life" workbook by Matthew Kelly and Allen Hunt, Michele shares her insights on how to align our lives with what truly matters to us.

In their conversation, Michele emphasizes the importance of reflecting on our mission, purpose, and what we want to achieve for a fulfilling life without regrets. Through actionable steps, they discuss how to create a life plan that guides our decisions, energy, and time effectively.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why defining your purpose and what you want to be remembered for is crucial in making informed decisions
Establishing clear goals and dreams for the current stage of your life, while letting go of past regrets
Techniques to prioritize your time and energy on what truly matters to your mission and goals

Things to listen for:

00:55 Living Intentionally: Insights from Fourth Quarter Coaching

04:31 Developing Clarity for Better Decisions

08:54 Establishing What You Need and Want

17:17 Learning to Say No for a Bigger Yes

24:20 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Micro Steps to Macro Success featuring Joe Ciccarone Jul 23, 2024

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"Instead of scrolling for an hour a day, scroll for a half hour and do something for you for a half hour. Lift the weights, write the blog post, learn to do the podcast, read a book.”

In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Joe Ciccarone, District Sales Manager at AbbVie and host of the “Built not Born” podcast, to discuss how he transformed his career, taught himself sales, and built a successful podcast with just a MacBook Air and a wired microphone.

In their conversation, Joe shares how podcasting not only grew his audience to thousands but also honed his skills in sales and empathy, the diverse paths to success taken by business leaders, and the power of reading, micro steps to achieve goals, and persevering through challenges.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How starting and running a podcast significantly improves sales skills and question-asking abilities
The value of continuous learning, persistence, and small, consistent efforts to achieve success
The importance of having a support system and resources to pursue personal passions, such as joining local activities or investing in coaching

Things to listen for:

[04:54] Podcasts offer valuable insights from professionals

[08:59] Constantly strive to learn, grow, and apply knowledge

[13:21] Building following by serving ten people consistently

[22:45] People make excuses to avoid challenges

[30:32] Reading history prevents repeating mistakes, avoiding losses

[33:08] Book on persevering through challenges to success

[37:30] Podcasting fosters diverse conversations

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Effective Hiring and Retention Tactics featuring Jennifer Ricks Jul 16, 2024

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"Put your people first—they're the backbone of the company. Words on a wall are easy, but leaders must treat people right. Losing sight of this for results leads down the wrong path.”

In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Jennifer Ricks, Chief Human Resources Officer at KeHE Distributors to discuss KeHE’s commitment to employee well-being, their innovative talent retention strategies, and the magic behind their Dream Manager program.

In their conversation, Jennifer emphasizes the importance of humility, courage, and treating employees with dignity and respect. You’ll learn how KeHE Distributors prioritizes people, fosters a supportive environment, and balances caring for employees with achieving business results.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How KeHE Distributors attracts and retains talent by offering unique benefits and treating employees with dignity and respect
The transformative impact of the Dream Manager Program in helping employees feel seen, heard, and thrive personally
The importance of leadership qualities such as humility, courage, and continuous reflection in fostering a positive work culture

Things to listen for:

[06:12] Use a leadership model that inspires goodness and growth

[12:22] Balancing growth and culture in company expansion

[18:25] Navigating COVID, acquiring companies, and workforce development

[23:41] Courage for collaborative relationships

[31:27] Focusing on people and doing good

[38:18] How to develop a solid team

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Empowering Dreams at Work featuring Rebecca Salhab Jul 09, 2024

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"Having my CEO say, 'This program is all about you and your success, in whatever form that takes,' was a proud moment for me.”

In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Rebecca Salhab, Sr. Director of Human Resources at KeHE Distributors, to talk about the importance of the Dream Manager program.

In their conversation, Rebecca shares her initial skepticism, the challenges faced, and the incredible impact the program has had on her organization. You'll hear stories of employees achieving their dreams, leadership's support, and how prioritizing personal aspirations has boosted engagement and reduced turnover.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The positive impact of the Dream Manager program on individual employees
How the Dream Manager program influences company culture and how it is being adapted for broader implementation at KeHe
How Rebecca’s initial skepticism about the Dream Manager program transformed into enthusiastic leadership for an employee experience initiative at her company

Things to listen for:

[03:24] How the Dream Manager program at KeHe has impacted people

[09:26] Encourage team members to embrace personal growth

[16:31] Emphasizing company culture and employee development initiatives

[22:15] Encourage people to pursue their dreams passionately

[29:23] Focusing on dreams and achievements will build confidence

[35:08] Prioritizing dreams and reevaluating what's important

[39:02] Prioritize and visualize to accomplish your dreams

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Tools to Develop Your Hiring Process featuring Tony Ferraro Jul 02, 2024

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“Hiring a nice but incompetent person is easy; firing them is tough. Keep this in mind to avoid future challenges.”

In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Floyd’s own Tony Ferraro to talk all things hiring.

In their conversation, Tony shares practical but essential tips for hiring the right fit for your team. He breaks down the ideal structure for interviews and the importance of having diverse personalities in the room. They also explore the challenges leaders face when pressured to fill positions quickly and the critical need for maintaining hiring standards.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The importance of prioritizing the quality of hires over the efficiency of the hiring process to ensure an effective and long-lasting team fit
The benefits of involving multiple personalities and perspectives during the interview process to achieve a comprehensive evaluation of candidates
The significance of maintaining disciplined hiring standards to avoid the pitfalls of rushed or pressured hiring decisions

Things to listen for:

[04:31] Hold yourself accountable, actively listen, and take ownership

[08:00] Create a space for honest interview feedback

[09:27] Evaluate with facts and reasons, not emotions

[13:07] Evaluate your process to get the right people

[17:58] Balanced hiring process is crucial for successful outcomes

[22:16] Evaluate candidates by culture fit

[26:54] Allow room for rough edges in hiring

[29:19] Leaders should be self-aware and involve others

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From Rock Bottom to Success featuring Joe Pulizzi Jun 25, 2024

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"Write down all the things as a business owner that you are really good at or you love to do. Those are the things that you protect and you keep doing. ”

In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Joe Pulizzi, the founder of the Content Marketing Institute, an author, podcaster, marketing speaker, and entrepreneur.

In their conversation, Joe recounts his journey from hitting rock bottom to founding the successful Content Marketing Institute and emphasizes the importance of patience, strategic outsourcing, and listening to customer feedback. Tune in to learn how shifting business models, the power of investing in coaching, and how building a robust audience can propel your business forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The importance of patience and adjusting your business model based on customer feedback
The benefits of strategic outsourcing, allowing you to focus on your strengths and passions while delegating non-core tasks to others
How to build a successful content business by prioritizing audience engagement, effective communication through newsletters, and diversifying revenue channels

Things to listen for:

[07:06] Joe’s launch of his successful online content marketing platform

[09:28] The insights Joe has from reassessing product launch

[15:28] Delegate tasks, communicate regularly and set boundaries

[18:33] The importance of community bonding and support in marketing industry

[24:19] What Joe learned from taking a one-year sabbatical

[29:25] Writing fiction involves character development and surprises

[33:16] Joe’s content marketing model

[38:39] Building patience and outsourcing for business growth

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3 Questions to Improve Company Culture Jun 18, 2024

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"Culture is the vision, value systems, languages, expectations, behaviors, and beliefs that increase or decrease an organization's chances of accomplishing its strategy and fulfilling its mission.”

In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman takes the mic solo to share the top 3 questions you should ask yourself to improve your company culture.

In this conversation, Kate dives into the essence of company culture and how to enhance it in your organization. She breaks down the misconceptions about culture being equated to perks and highlights the true elements that shape a dynamic culture. Tune in to practical steps and valuable insights to enhance your company.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The importance of defining company culture and understanding that it's more than just perks like unlimited vacation days or free lunches
The six immutable principles of a dynamic culture from the book "The Culture Solution”
Three key questions to ask yourself to enhance your company culture

Things to listen for:

[01:00] What is culture?

[02:44] 3 questions to ask to enhance your company culture

[04:27] Identify a game plan to develop your culture

[06:46] What’s one thing you’ll do today to improve your company culture?

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