How can unwritten rules impact workplace culture? It's Nicole Greer, your guide to building a vibrant culture, and I've just wrapped up a riveting conversation with Glenn Akramoff, the mastermind behind Akramoff LLC and the insightful book "The Human Centered Team." I'm buzzing with excitement to share the golden nuggets from our latest podcast episode, and trust me, you won't want to miss this one. š Unveiling the Unwritten Rules We dove deep into the heart of workplace culture, unearthing tho...
Jan 12, 2024ā¢53 minā¢Ep. 160
How can developing a model for leading change impact your leadership? I'm thrilled to share with you some golden nuggets from the latest episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast. I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Marsha Acker , a mastermind in executive coaching, leadership transformation, and the art of facilitating conversations that matter. š Leading Change with Clarity and Confidence We dove deep into the essence of leadership and the pivotal role of developing your p...
Jan 04, 2024ā¢48 minā¢Ep. 159
Why should someone write a book on magnesium? I'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, where we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Carolyn Dean , a renowned expert on magnesium deficiency and supplementation. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of magnesium and its crucial role in our health. Dr. Dean, with her extensive research and personal experience, unravels the mystery of magnesium deficiency and its impact on our overall well-...
Dec 28, 2023ā¢58 minā¢Ep. 158
How can entrepreneurs align passion with business for success? I'm thrilled to share with you some exciting insights from our latest podcast episode. We had the pleasure of hosting Chad Price, a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and athlete, who shared his wisdom on aligning passion with business for ultimate success. Passion and Expertise: Chad emphasizes the importance of identifying your passions and becoming an expert in those areas. He believes that by aligning your passion with your business,...
Dec 22, 2023ā¢1 hrā¢Ep. 157
Are you a highly sensitive leader? I recently had the pleasure of hosting an enlightening conversation with Heather Dominick, a highly sensitive and highly successful entrepreneur. We delved into the world of highly sensitive leadership, and I'm excited to share some key takeaways with you. Understanding High Sensitivity: Heather explained that being highly sensitive means having a nervous system that processes the world differently. This includes heightened awareness of sights, smells, sounds, ...
Dec 14, 2023ā¢43 minā¢Ep. 156
How can integrity transform your personal and professional life? I'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast where I had the pleasure of hosting Jefferey Klubeck, a renowned author, speaker, and coach. We had an enlightening conversation about leadership, integrity, and the extraordinary results they can produce in our personal and professional lives. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: Leadership is for Everyone: Leadership isn't confi...
Dec 07, 2023ā¢39 minā¢Ep. 155
How can the head-heart-hands equation help you make better decisions faster? I'm thrilled to share with you the insights from my recent podcast episode with the dynamic leadership and culture expert, Paul Epstein . Paul is known for his work in reviving underperforming sports teams and igniting growth in organizations. He's also the author of two insightful books, The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster . In our conversation, we delved into the concept of making better decisions...
Nov 30, 2023ā¢45 minā¢Ep. 154
What does it mean to be a courageous leader? I'm thrilled to share with you the insights from our latest podcast episode where I had the pleasure of hosting Amy Riley , an internationally renowned speaker, author, and consultant. Amy's new book, Courage: A Leader's Guide to Inspire, Engage, and Get Extraordinary Results , is a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills. Here are some key takeaways from our enlightening conversation: Everyone is a Leader: Amy believes that le...
Nov 23, 2023ā¢50 minā¢Ep. 153
How can you take charge of your career and achieve professional growth? I'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of our podcast, where I had the pleasure of hosting Kimberly Gerber , the founder of Excelerate . With over 30 years of experience coaching executives and teams, Kimberly is a powerhouse of knowledge and expertise in leadership development. In our conversation, we delved into the importance of a vibrant culture in the workplace. We believe that work should be a place where yo...
Nov 16, 2023ā¢29 minā¢Ep. 152
How can self-assessment and good habits lead to leadership success? In this podcast episode, I interviewed Jimmy Williams , a speaker known for helping business professionals overcome complacency. We discuss leadership, self-assessment, and success habits. Williams emphasizes the importance of integrity in leadership, self-assessment, and developing positive habits. He shares his personal habits for success, including waking up early, setting daily goals, and reading challenging material. The co...
Nov 09, 2023ā¢49 minā¢Ep. 151
How can adult learning transform your life and create a vibrant culture? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, I interviewed Dr. Carrie Graham , an adult learning strategist and training consultant. Dr. Graham discusses the importance of adult learning in personal and professional development. She emphasizes the role of leaders in fostering a culture that values learning and the need for training programs to be customized to individual learners. Dr. Graham also shares her perso...
Nov 02, 2023ā¢47 minā¢Ep. 150
How Can Leadership Define Your Career Path? Todayās guest on the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast is Greg Martin who is an investment banker, angel investor, entrepreneur, and host of the Lifetime and Work podcast . His podcast is all about exploring careers and the pains, struggles, and fulfillment they can bring. In this episode, Greg shares his journey from pursuing success in investment banking to finding fulfillment in his work. Here is what we covered in this podcast: Greg's definition of l...
Oct 26, 2023ā¢39 minā¢Ep. 149
How can assertiveness transform your leadership skills?? My guest, Ivna Curi, is a speaker, podcast host, contributor to Forbes, and an MBA graduate from INSEAD. Ivna is on a mission to help empower professionals and leaders to speak up assertively, overcome the fear of aggression, retaliation, or inaction that hinders career growth and productivity. In this episode, Ivna elaborated on Her definition of leadership Misconceptions about assertiveness Passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and as...
Oct 19, 2023ā¢40 minā¢Ep. 148
How can you improve vitality in the workplace? My guest, David Lindsay , is an Australian coach, trainer, and athlete. David has developed a unique approach to improving vitality in the workplace, empowering teams to boost morale, productivity, and profitability. His keynote speeches are filled with tools and strategies to overcome workplace stress and burnout while promoting employee wellness. During our conversation, David shared: The five steps to improve vitality in the workplace: snap, nap,...
Oct 12, 2023ā¢32 minā¢Ep. 147
How can leaders maximize performance while staying true to themselves? My guest, Miriam Meima , has been a coach & facilitator for over twenty years, dedicating her life to studying the overlap between business and psychology. Miriam has coached founders and executives at hundreds of companies, including a dozen $1B+. She often partners with companies from Series B all the way through going public. She works 1:1 with senior leaders, facilitates team offsites, and develops customized leadersh...
Oct 05, 2023ā¢38 minā¢Ep. 146
How can new leaders navigate the roller coaster of emotions? My guest, Mick Spiers, is the founder of The Leadership Project and the host of The Leadership Project Podcast. Mick is also the best-selling author of You're a Leader, Now What? Mick shares valuable insights from his book, including: Defining Leadership vs. Management The Crucial Role of Coaching and Mentoring Navigating the Leader's Emotional Roller Coaster Building Strong Connections with Your Team Understanding Rewards and Recognit...
Sep 27, 2023ā¢38 minā¢Ep. 145
How can you build financial energy? My guest Dustin Serviss is a financial advisor who has been working with high net worth business owner families since 2005. Dustin uses a combination of science and psychology to help his clients realize the dreams they never dreamed ofāand in this episode, heāll share his expertise with you. Weāll cover: Building a āportfolio of memoriesā Teaching your kids values about money Handling finances as a couple Habits to put in place around money The financial next...
Sep 20, 2023ā¢43 minā¢Ep. 144
How can you recruit the best people in your industry? My guest Mike Kaeding has an answerābuild a place where people love to work. As the CEO of Norhart, a construction business on a mission to eliminate the housing crisis, Mike has consistently attracted top performers with Norhartās unique workplace culture. In this episode, heāll share how you can do the sameāand break down his companyās mission to create a disruption in the construction industry. Heāll also cover: Understanding the genius of...
Sep 13, 2023ā¢40 minā¢Ep. 143
How can leaders manage the people side of change? My guest Tim Creasey is a thought leader on managing the people side of changeāand his work forms the foundation of the largest body of knowledge in the world on change management. Tim believes that a successful change is possible with and through the people on your teamā¦ And in this episode, heāll share his top insights on change management, including: How to look into the future The power of āIā statements and āWeā statements The ADKAR Change M...
Sep 06, 2023ā¢58 minā¢Ep. 142
Yes, you CAN find fulfillment in the corporate worldā¦ (And you donāt have to wait for luckāyou can create your own!) My guest Vidya Raman is a motivational speaker, leadership coach, and author of the new book Lucky You: An Insiderās Guide to Achieving Success and Finding Fulfillment in the Corporate World . In this episode, sheāll share insights from the book, including: The SHIFT Framework How to get ahead without sacrificing job security Forging your own path to fulfillment A master plan to m...
Aug 30, 2023ā¢40 minā¢Ep. 141
How can leaders become experts at decision-making? Cheryl Einhorn is here to help you discover your Problem Solver Profile and investigate how you approach decisions. Cheryl is the founder of Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. In this episode, sheāll share her expertise, including: How we can overcome biases to make better decisions The clues to discover someoneās Problem Solver Profile W...
Aug 23, 2023ā¢43 minā¢Ep. 140
How can you build, grow, and exit a businessāall while enjoying the journey? My guest Dr. Dorine Rivers is here to share how you can get the idea out of your head and ācash inā on it. A jack of all trades (who has mastered all of them), Dr. Rivers is, among many things, the author of Brain to Bank . In this episode, sheāll walk through the process outlined in the book, including: Naming the baby Knowing your why Understanding your avatar The meaning of āworking together aloneā And more...
Aug 16, 2023ā¢45 minā¢Ep. 139
What are the five truths for transformational leaders? My guest Ed Mishrell has more than 40 years of experience as a nonprofit leader. Heās distilled his wisdom into the new book, The 5 Truths for Transformational Leaders: How Nonprofit Organizations Thrive, Grow, and Make a Profound Difference. In this episode, heāll walk us through the five truths and share: His experience creating a leadership development program The biggest challenge nonprofit leaders face today How leaders can continue to ...
Aug 09, 2023ā¢40 minā¢Ep. 138
How can you become a relationship-centered leader? As the Chief Experience Officer at the Institute for Healthcare Excellence, Jennifer Krippner is a recognized expert in the field of patient experience and human-centered care. Jennifer is passionate about building and nurturing connections in relationshipsāin this episode, sheāll share how leaders can do the same. Sheāll cover: How to practice being present with people Asking powerful questions The importance of listening to your team Moving fr...
Aug 02, 2023ā¢36 minā¢Ep. 137
What is the future of work? How will technology change recruiting? These are just a few of the questions weāll cover in my talk with Ira Wolfe, one of the top 5 global thought leaders on the future of work, HR, and adaptability. Ira will delve into his book Recruiting in the Age of Googlization. Heāll also share the recruiting strategies that the best companies are usingāand how ChatGPT will affect the workforce....
Jul 26, 2023ā¢30 minā¢Ep. 136
Want an inside look at Chick-fil-A? In this episode, Iām joined by Steve Robinson, author of Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand. Steve is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc. (1981 to 2015). During Steve's tenure, Chick-fil-A grew from 184 stores and $100 million to 2,100 stores and $6.8 billion and became one of the most iconic brands of our time. Now, heās here to share stories and insights from his ca...
Jul 19, 2023ā¢54 minā¢Ep. 135
How can you lead through change? Lata Hamilton is a change leadership and confidence expert who has worked with some of Australiaās biggest companies on changes impacting over 100,000 people. In this episode, sheāll delve into change management, as well as: How people can build confidence Why leadership is taken not given How leaders can empower and inspire A new approach to change management Why women can forge new paths in leadership And more...
Jul 12, 2023ā¢36 minā¢Ep. 134
What holds people back from their full potential? My guest Ryan McKinney is here to answer that question. As a sought-after leadership coach, Ryan helps business leaders transform so they can create high impact at work and at home. In this episode, heāll give you a taste of his coaching wisdom, including: Your intentional vs unintentional personal brand The energy leadership methodology How to ask powerful questions The meaning of ādonāt play it smallā And more...
Jul 05, 2023ā¢42 minā¢Ep. 133
How can leaders prepare to train and develop others? Jonathan Kroll is the founder of Leadership Trainer, a nonprofit that specializes in trainer preparation and facilitator skill building. In this episode, heāll discuss his new book, Preparing Leadership Educators , and share his wisdom, including: The importance of authenticity Why experiential learning is key How to incorporate reflection into your day The importance of morning routines Developing emotional intelligence And more...
Jun 28, 2023ā¢48 minā¢Ep. 132
Have you been bringing your family into the office? The way we each manage conflict is shaped by our upbringingā¦ And when thereās conflict in the workplace, itās difficult for a team to collaborate as their best selvesā¦ Bonnie Artman Fox is the Workplace Conflict Expert and an Accredited Boss Whisperer. She specializes in helping teams resolve conflict and come together to be more effective and productive. In this episode, weāll dive into her book āHow Did My Family Get In My Office?!: Surprisin...
Jun 21, 2023ā¢41 minā¢Ep. 131
