Work Positive podcast guests share strategies and tactics, real-life stories, and case studies that focus on how you can attract top talent and reduce team turnover. The host of the Work Positive podcast, Dr. Joey Faucette, is an executive coach, culture architect, and best-selling author. His latest book, Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition, is the manifesto for developing your positive work culture. Listen to the Work Positive podcast if you: want to attract top talent desire t ...
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Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!
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Winning the Game of Work is a podcast for high-achievers who recognize that being smart and hard-working are simply table stakes in today's competitive workplace. Executive Coach, Author, and Host Terry McDougall interviews business leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, authors, and thought leaders on the unwritten rules of what it takes to lead a happy and successful career. This insightful podcast continues the meaningful work that was started with the Amazon best-selling book Winn ...
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EP 133 | Five Leadership Promises That Keep Professionals From Leaving | Dr. Roger Gerard
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35:10How effectively are you balancing standardization with professional autonomy in your organization? Discover the delicate balance between structure and freedom that professionals need to thrive on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Dr. Roger Gerard, author of "Lead With Purpose" and "Owning the Room," shares his five l…
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How effectively are you and your organization developing adaptability to thrive in today's rapidly changing work culture? Discover why adaptability intelligence (AQ) has become the #1 predictor of employability on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Ira Wolfe, a globally recognized thought leader on the future of work,…
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Any Dumbass Can Do It: Why Dumbassery Might Be Your Leadership Superpower with Garry Ridge
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30:54We’re thrilled to welcome back Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company and author of Any Dumb Ass Can Do It. Known for his bold authenticity and signature Aussie wisdom, Garry dives into how embracing “dumbassery” is actually the key to unlocking great leadership, building cultures of belonging, and sending people home happy. With stories r…
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EP 131 | Leveraging Natural Talents That Create Workplace Joy
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34:36How effectively are your team members using their natural talents and strengths in their daily work? Discover how to unleash the power of strengths-based leadership on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Lisa Cummings, founder and CEO of Lead Through Strengths, shares practical insights on how focusing on what's alread…
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EP 130 | Help Your Team Reimagine Their Professional Future
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35:21How effectively are you helping your team members envision what's truly possible for their growth and development within your organization? Discover how to create a leadership approach that helps team members reimagine their potential on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Ashley Rudolph, a leadership expert whose insi…
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How effectively does your workplace culture identify and address hidden agendas that undermine transparency and productivity? Discover how to create a more authentic, transparent workplace on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Wendy Sellers, known as "The HR Lady," brings her 30+ years of experience and no-nonsense ap…
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Emotionally Charged Leadership: Managing Emotions, Stress, and Leadership Expectations in Today's Workplace with Dina Denham Smith
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31:20In this episode of the People First Podcast, we sit down with executive coach Dina Denham Smith to explore the power of emotional agility in leadership. Dina shares how leaders can navigate change with confidence, break free from stress patterns, and foster genuine emotional awareness at work. From managing toxic positivity to understanding the min…
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EP 128 | Humanize Leadership with Generative AI
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34:52How could your leadership be augmented to thrive in a world that's becoming increasingly brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible? Discover how to harness the power of generative AI to become a more effective, human-centered leader on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Futurists Bob Johansen and Jeremy Kirshb…
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Small Hinges, Big Results: Transform Toxic Culture to High Performance with Dr. Joey Faucette
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30:42This week on People First, we’re joined by Dr. Joey Faucette, a culture architect, certified executive coach, and best-selling author of Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition. Dr. Joey helps organizations shift from a toxic “Kevin Culture” to a positive work culture that fuels engagement, productivity, and profits. His insights have been …
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EP 126 | Here Come The Girls With Leadership Skills Anyone Can Learn
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39:11How might your organization benefit from embracing the leadership qualities that women naturally bring to the workplace? Discover a groundbreaking forecast for economic transformation on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Dr. Don Barden, author of "Here Come the Girls," shares his pioneering research on why women are …
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How can your organization leverage AI to transform human connections and make work culture communication more personal? Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing human resource management on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Juan Betancourt, CEO of Human Intelligence, returns to share groundbreaking ins…
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Better Together: Building Relationships that Drive Success with Dave MacDonald
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27:58This week on People First, we welcome Dave MacDonald, Owner and President of Better Together Group. Built on Zig Ziglar’s philosophy—"If you help enough other people get what they want, you will get what you want"—Better Together Group helps businesses increase productivity and profitability by hiring the right people while ensuring job candidates …
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How intentionally are you developing yourself to create the culture your organization needs? Discover the direct connection between leadership development and organizational culture on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Christian Muntean, author of "Train to Lead," reveals how the personal growth journey of leaders di…
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EP 123 | How to Recognize and Prevent Employee Burnout
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36:55How effectively does your organization support your team members in achieving sustainable success while preventing burnout? Learn how to create a work environment where sustainable success flourishes on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Mel Kettle, author and host of This Connected Life podcast, shares powerful insig…
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The Power of People: Connecting Culture with Revenue with Mindy Honcoop
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25:43This week on People First, we welcome Mindy Honcoop, a seasoned people leader, HR advisor, and the founder of Agile in HR. With over 24 years of experience optimizing organizational success, Mindy helps leaders align culture with revenue strategy through advising, workshops, and speaking engagements. Here are some key takeaways you won’t want to mi…
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EP 122 | Transform Business as Usual to Business as Unusual
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35:24How can you create space for meaningful culture change in your organization? Create sustainable transformation on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Joyce Wilson-Sanford and Bob Stapleton share their down-to-earth approach to leadership development and culture change through real stories of successful organizational t…
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EP 121 | Make Fun the Right Choice at Work
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41:06How can you unleash more fun and passion in your work culture? Create an environment where energy and enjoyment fuel success on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Joel Zeff, author of "Make the Right Choice" and improvisational comedy expert, shares how to lead with passion and elevate your team through the power of f…
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The Art of Listening: Why Voice, Preparation, and Connection Make all the Difference with Stephen George
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21:44This week on People First, we welcome Stephen George, a seasoned voice actor, audio professional, and broadcast producer with more than a decade of experience in the field. As a key member of Twin Flames Studios, Stephen has helped countless authors bring their words to life through expertly produced audiobooks. His mission? To guide authors throug…
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EP 120 | One Drop of Poison Can Kill Your Company
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36:06What ripple effects do toxic leaders create in your organization? Create a healthier work environment on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Sean Lemson, author of "One Drop of Poison" and founder of Motivated Outcomes, shares powerful insights about how one bad leader can slowly kill your company - and what to do abou…
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EP 119 | Transform Change Management Through People
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37:25How do you transform tools and technology into meaningful change that empowers your teams? Create lasting change through employee empowerment on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Lior Arussy, author of "Dare to Author" and expert in customer experience transformation, shares how to make change initiatives succeed by …
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Transforming How We Leave Jobs: Why the Two Weeks Notice is Outdated and What to Do Instead With Robert Glazer
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29:12This week on People First, we’re thrilled to welcome back Robert Glazer, founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing, and a best-selling author. Robert’s new book, Rethinking Two Weeks Notice: Changing the Way Employees Leave Companies for the Better, reimagines how professional relationships can end with…
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EP 118 | Transform Culture Through Business Storytelling
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34:09How effectively does your company story inspire and instruct teams to excel? Create a culture of authentic connection on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua, international storytelling coach and speaker, shares powerful insights about using stories to build psychological safety and drive po…
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EP 117 | Make Greatness Easy Through Group Learning
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38:16How easy does your company make it for team members to achieve their full potential? Create a work culture where excellence flourishes on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Francie Jain, founder of Terawatt, shares innovative approaches to making personal development accessible and impactful through group coaching. Li…
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The Courage to Shine: Discover your inner power, polish your brilliance, and lead with confidence with Heather R. Younger
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27:55This week on People First, we’re thrilled to welcome Heather Younger back to the show! Heather is the CEO of Employee Fanatix, a TEDx speaker, a three-time best-selling author, and a LinkedIn Learning course partner. Her latest book, The Art of Self Leadership: Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead Yourself, is a guide to uncovering your …
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EP 116 | Transform Your Work Culture: Season 3 Insights
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35:08What transformative culture insights have emerged from Season 3's first quarter? Celebrate and learn from the Work Positive Podcast's first quarter of Season 3 on this special episode. Dr. Joey Faucette shares powerful insights from recent guests who've helped make this show among the Top 5% of all podcasts and Top 1% in its category. Listen as Dr.…
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From silos to synergy: the power of co-development action learning with Nathalie Sabourin and Ron Cheshire
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31:52This week on People First, we welcome Nathalie Sabourin and Ron Cheshire, co-authors of the groundbreaking book Co-Development Action Learning for Business. Drawing from decades of leadership and coaching expertise, Nathalie and Ron share how their CAL (Co-Development Action Learning) methodology is transforming the way leaders and teams innovate, …
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EP 115 | Unlock the Culture Code for Peak Teams
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37:53Transform your work culture and actualize your teams on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Dr. Will Sparks, author of Actualized Teamwork and Distinguished Chair at Queens University, shares powerful insights from 30 years of research on what drives optimal team performance. Listen as Dr. Joey and Dr. Will explore: ☀️…
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EP 114 | What’s the State of Your Company’s Heart?
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39:03What’s the emotional climate like in your work culture? Discover how to understand and address the decline in well-being within your organization on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Joshua Freedman, CEO of Six Seconds and leader of the world's largest emotional intelligence study, shares eye-opening insights from the State of the Heart Re…
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How to have career conversations employees want with Julie Winkle Giulioni
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22:52This week on People First, we’re joined by Julie Winkle Giulioni, a workplace growth champion and best-selling author. Julie helps leaders and organizations unlock talent and potential through meaningful career development. Her latest work, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Still Want (now in its…
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Create a work culture where people thrive and business flourishes on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Tom Oxley, mental health expert and founder of Bamboo Mental Health, shares powerful insights from his work transforming organizations through human-centered leadership. Listen as Dr. Joey and Tom explore: ☀️ Why so…
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Is your leadership team spending more time with keyboards than people? Discover how to move beyond basic engagement to create true career fulfillment on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Rich "The HR Guy" Salon, dubbed "Chief Engagement Officer" and recognized by CNN as a "superhero of the economy," shares powerful i…
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Navigating Leadership Isolation: A Journey of Leadership and Listening with Jonathan Bennett
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30:35This week on People First, we sit down with Jonathan Bennett, an advisor and executive coach specializing in helping purpose-driven leaders navigate their toughest challenges. With career-spanning roles as a CEO, board member, and founder, Jonathan brings a wealth of experience in social purpose, governance, strategy, and communications. His unique…
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EP 111 | Change Culture from the Inside Out
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35:00How much does your leadership team struggle to create authentic connections and psychological safety? Discover how to transform your work culture from the inside out on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Nicole L. Turner, author of Transforming Workplace Culture from the Inside Out and founder of The Culture Pro, shares powerful insights on…
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Is your organization struggling to engage and retain hourly employees? Discover how to create a thriving work culture that transforms hourly workers into top performers on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Scott Greenberg, author of "Stop the Shift Show" and creator of the 30-Second Leadership™ technique, shares his innovative approach to …
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EP 109 | Build a Mental Health-Friendly Culture
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35:28Listen to the conversations your teams have for a day. How collaborative are they? How transparent are people with each other? What’s the level of compassion you hear? Collaborative, transparent, and compassionate conversations indicate that positive work culture KPIs for mental health and well-being are on-board. Listen as Dr. Joey interviews Ralp…
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Coming into Consciousness: Living with Purpose, Loving with Passion, and Leading with Presence with Mary Ostafi
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26:00This week on People First, we welcome Mary Ostafi, executive coach, speaker, and author of Coming into Consciousness: Living with Purpose, Loving with Passion, and Leading with Presence. Mary’s journey spans architecture, sustainability, and leadership, guiding people toward intentional lives rooted in authenticity and alignment. Her mission is to …
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EP 108 | Transform Your Work Culture with Strategic Resilience
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33:43Is your team struggling to maintain high performance while managing workplace stress? Discover how to create a resilient work culture on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, author of "The Resilience Plan" (named a Top 5 book by Inc. and Forbes), shares her strategic approach to optimizing work performance and ment…
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EP107 Revolutionize Your Work Culture with Data-Driven Insight
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36:51Is your organization struggling to quantify the impact of culture on profitability? Discover how to transform your work culture through data-driven insights on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Ben Ortlip, author of "Culture is the New Leadership" and creator of the Culture MRI system, shares his groundbreaking approach to measuring and im…
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What lights you up? Discover your path to taking the next big step in your career with Mary Olson-Menzel
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25:16This week on People First, we’re joined by Mary Olson-Menzel, the founder and CEO of MVP Executive Development. With over 30 years of leadership experience across industries like media, tech, and healthcare, Mary is an expert in helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential. She’s also a member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches a…
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EP 106 Empower Your Managers with High-Performing Teams
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32:48Are your managers struggling to create high-performing teams while maintaining employee well-being? Discover how to transform your organization through exceptional people leadership on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Kamaria Scott, founder and CEO of ENETIC and host of the Manager to Manager podcast, shares her insights on creating a cul…
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EP 105 Harness Nature's Power to Transform Your Work Culture
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32:37Are you missing out on nature's secret weapon for boosting creativity and well-being in your work culture? Discover how to unleash the power of outdoor experiences to create a thriving work culture on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Karen Liebenguth, executive coach and nature-based learning specialist, reveals how to foster personal and…
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EP 104 Ignite Peak Performance in your Culture
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33:01What would your top talent say If we asked them, “Are you closer to peak performance or burn out?” Discover how to create a culture of sustainable high performance on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Dr. Joey interviews Abigail Ireland, executive coach and consultant, about her unique "mind, body, business" approach to a culture that cult…
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From High-Tech to a Human Touch, How HeyLoops Strengthens Workplace Relationships with Lee Itzhaki
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29:36This week on People First, we welcome Lee Itzhaki, a seasoned professional with over 25 years in the high-tech industry. Lee has transitioned from product management and business development to a new passion—helping people forge stronger workplace relationships. As the founder of Loops, a groundbreaking platform, Lee aims to transform how we connec…
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EP 103 Transform Work Chaos with Mindfulness
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33:28How powerful is mindfulness in your work environment? Discover how to create a mindful, positive work culture and its benefits to the bottom line on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Andrew McNeill, author of Organisational Mindfulness, shares his journey from burnout to breakthrough and reveals how mindfulness can revolutionize your work …
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EP 102 Connect Personal Passion and Company Purpose
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31:54True or false: When people like what they do, they do it better. When people like those they work with, they do it better together. When people like the impact they have, they find meaning and fulfillment in what they do. Are all three “true” for you? So how do you as an HR leader create a culture that develops these truths? Dr. Randy Ross helps yo…
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Elephants Before Unicorns: the crucial mistake in onboarding your new talent that everyone's ignoring with Caroline Stokes
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30:29This week on SkyeTeam’s People First, we sit down with the incredible Caroline Stokes, author of Elephants Before Unicorns and an expert on leadership development, technology, and sustainability. Caroline supports technology leaders in addressing relational and strategic challenges for organizational, societal, and environmental impact. In this epi…
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Dr. Joey wraps up Season 2 of the Work Positive Podcast with a powerful recap of the key insights from 50 episodes featuring some of the brightest minds in leadership and HR. You've been implementing positive work culture initiatives, but are you seeing the results you hoped for? Dr. Joey distills the wisdom from a season full of expert guests into…
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Can you imagine working for a company that’s remote-based with zero-cost premium healthcare options for employees and their dependents, a monthly "Be Well" program reimbursement for costs associated with well-being and paid time off to focus on holistic wellness, a work-from-home stipend to create a comfortable home office, and paid volunteer servi…
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Ep 099: Succeed with a Compassionate Culture
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31:42You’re talking with leadership about how important work culture is for attracting top talent and reducing team turnover so you grow people and profits. You ask for some budget to support your positive work culture initiative. And somebody in leadership responds, “Well we have Casual Fridays and free coffee. Isn’t that enough?” Dr. Joey’s guest on t…
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Relationships at Work with Russel Lolacher
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34:49In this episode of SkyeTeam's People First, we have a compelling conversation with Russel Lolacher, an international speaker and the founder and host of the podcast Relationships at Work. With nearly 25 years of experience in leadership and communication, Russell shares his deep insights into building meaningful relationships within organizations. …
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