This week on the podcast we have Brett Putter. Brett chats with me about all things culture. He is the CEO of Culture Gene and has a large emphasis on making sure people fit in the culture their company creates. It was a great conversation about what this looks like, the best practices of culture, and what to look for when joining a company, or changing your culture from the leadership perspective. He also talks about his books that focus on making culture unique and valuable. Click here for the...
Mar 11, 2021•36 min•Ep. 73
On our podcast this week we have Dick Hannasch, IFC Professional Coach. Dick not only is known for his humor, but he is also known for getting down to the true problems that your company may face. Dick talks about his style of teaching by focusing on each individual and their needs but also gives good examples of what investing in each party, manager and employee, looks like and how to do it well. ADD LINK Find Dick on his website ! Full transcription below (may contain typos...): [00:00:00] Dic...
Feb 24, 2021•24 min•Ep. 72
This week on our podcast we have Kevin Suboski. Kevin talks about how to create a true leadership team, and it is not what you might think a leadership team looks like. Kevin goes in depth on why a group of managers aren’t just a leadership team, and that there are more traits that we often overlook. Kevin shares how groups of managers often struggle to work together simply because they often have similar personalities. When we create leadership teams that look different through personalities, w...
Feb 17, 2021•33 min•Ep. 71
This week we have Tim Lansford, a business coach dedicated to helping people finding their bottom line expectations and then going from there. In business, we often have different expectations circling around the office. For example, take a look at people's expectations about going back to the office post-covid, they are all over the place. Tim explains how he works his clients through getting on the same page with their expectations and moving from there. It can be hard, but also rewarding when...
Feb 10, 2021•29 min•Ep. 70
This week we have Monte Wyatt on the podcast to talk about choosing a culture to create and refine during work from home. Monte goes into details about how to do this well. From making consistent efforts to having one on ones to engaging your team through virtual team building. Monte recently also wrote a book titled Pulling Profits out of a Hat . He talks a bit more about the book and what inspired him to write it. Find Monte on his website ! Full transcription below: (may contain typos) [00:00...
Feb 03, 2021•18 min•Ep. 69
Rob Taylor joined the podcast to talk about the how to fit and fill the right seats in your organization. Not only does this mean that an individual in a role has the skills to do so but it also means the individuals core values are similar to the company’s. This is important for your company, but also for you as a manager. Rob discusses what this looks like and gives applicable answers on how to make sure your people are aligning! Find Rob on his website ! Full transcription below: (May contain...
Jan 25, 2021•22 min•Ep. 68
This week on the podcast we are talking to Rachel Johnson. I really enjoyed talking to her specifically about driving vision in organizations. We all have heard the story about the big company planning day that results in a 100 page document of company goals, visions, and plans for the future, but oftentimes this book is not implemented. Rachel gives some advice on how to not only slim that never ending document down, but how to also make it genuinely achievable for you, your company and your em...
Jan 14, 2021•26 min•Ep. 67
Rebecca joins us today to discuss the challenges HR managers face in the corporate world, how important culture really is and the reality of what HR work looks like. She shares what she loved most about HR and what finally caused her to step away and start a new coaching/consulting career. Where to find Rebecca: Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/rebeccaschabot Her website: https://www.blythetalent.com/ Her other website: https://www.makeworkmorehuman.com/ Transcription below (May contain typos...): [00:...
Jan 05, 2021•21 min•Ep. 66
Tim joins us today to talk about how better conversations lead to better relationships, which in turn lead to more engaged employees. Companies and managers who understand and embrace this philosophy will experience better relationship and better culture and ultimately a positive impact to the company bottom line. Where to find Tim: Tim@realretention.com www.realretention.com Conversational Management Certification coming in February Transcription below (May contain typos...): [00:00:00] Tim: [0...
Dec 30, 2020•22 min•Ep. 65
Leslie joins us to talk about the frustrations around poor communication, ineffective conflict management, and how to position oneself to work from strengths and passion. Each of us has our own "superpower" to bring to our workplace. Often these "superpowers" go unnoticed and unrecognized. Leslie shares her mission to help female leaders uncover their brilliance, identify their strengths, and create a roadmap for change in their professional and personal lives. Where to find Leslie: Her Website:...
Dec 16, 2020•26 min•Ep. 64
Heather Marquez joins us to talk about why keeping true to your core values during change is necessary and important for keeping your company on track. Not only is she passionate about making sure teams are on track but also doing change better. Change can be hard and we know that. Where you can find Heather: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermarquez/ Her Website: https://actioncoach.com/ Full Transcription below (may contain typos...): [00:00:00] Heather: [00:00:00] we took the team w...
Dec 02, 2020•23 min•Ep. 63
Matt joins us on the podcast to talk about why we need to find our 'fits' in our team, position, management skills, and culture. Not only do we foster these to create psychological safety, but we do this so that we actually thrive in our workplace. Matt gives ways to find you fit, what to do with this information, how to embrace your team with this, and so much more. Where to find Matt: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattley/ His Website: https://flipthescript.io His Email: matt@flipthesc...
Nov 18, 2020•29 min•Ep. 62
Matt Cunningham joins me on the podcast to chat about what leading with kindness looks like and how we can do it through conversations that actually produce value. Not only are conversations the key aspect of being a great leader, they also produce understanding for one another. Kindness is the key to these conversations though. Without kindness, we as humans lack empathy for our employees, valueable communication, and relationships that produce far greater results. Find Matt on: His website: ht...
Nov 11, 2020•25 min•Ep. 61
Tania joins me on the podcast to talk about her previous career and how it has shaped her to be an EOS implementer. As working in the TV industry she learned a lot that has helped her teach others how to be a quality leader in the workplace. Not only does she talk about specifics in the work place but also how it has helped her in her own career. Find Tania on Linkedin here! Full transcription below: (may contain typos) [00:00:00] Tania: [00:00:00] So using the accountability chart, which is. Lo...
Nov 04, 2020•26 min•Ep. 60
This week we have Mike Sudyk, Founder and CEO of Waypoint, on the podcast to talk about why DISC is so important to us and our organization! We have not only is DISC part of Waypoint, but use is consistently to make sure that we are playing in our strengths. One valuable piece of information that Mike shared was to have consistent conversations (one on one’s) with your team to continue to work on: 1. Adapting the way you communicate to help your employees better understand what is expected but a...
Oct 28, 2020•18 min•Ep. 59
Connie joins me to chat about goal setting and what we should try to aim for when making goals that will lead to positive metrics. Not only does Connie help us understand what we should be looking for in these goals but also give great examples on how to do make these goals. Where to find Connie: Linkedin Full transcription below (May contain typos): Connie: [00:00:00] [00:00:00] so they may measure number of client, meetings and instead of a weekly goal, and somebody has to own that number. It ...
Oct 14, 2020•26 min•Ep. 58
Dave joins us on the podcast to chat about why it is vital to know how your personality (and others) works so that you can continue too improve your communication skills, your knowledge of yourself, and your ability to grow. He walks us through not only our selves but also our team. Where to find Dave: - Linkedin - His Website Transcription below: [00:00:00] Dave: [00:00:00] it's developing yourself and. And the idea that we can't grow, we can't expect others to grow. We can't expect our team to...
Oct 07, 2020•22 min•Ep. 57
What does hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and leadership have to do with one another? A lot actually. Joel Swanson joined us on our podcast recently to chat about what the hike taught him and how his story inspires his clients daily. Not only did he teach us some valuable things like how to trust your people and get through the hard things, but also gives insights on how he teaches this to his clients daily. Where to find Joel? Linkedin His Website Full Transcription below (may contain typo's...)...
Sep 30, 2020•34 min•Ep. 56
Mike joins us on the podcast to chat about what it is like being part of a family business and how we can learn to be proactive instead of reactive. As an EOS implementer, he has walked the walk and understands why it can be hard to get to where you need to go, but it is possible to do strategically. Where can you find Mike? Linkedin His website Full Transcription below (May contain typo's...): [00:00:00] Mike: [00:00:00] There was, everything was urgent and important all the time or at least th...
Sep 23, 2020•27 min•Ep. 55
Justin joins me on the podcast to talk about personal development and the benefits too investing in your self. Not only is he passionate about helping organizations figure out how to invest in their people but is also passionate about helping individuals find what truly gets them excited everyday. You can find Justin on: Linkedin His website His phone number: (574) 596-6957 His email: justin@justinmaust.com Transcription below (May contain typos): [00:00:00] Justin: [00:00:00] You have to own th...
Sep 16, 2020•36 min•Ep. 53
Sherry and Marcia join me on the podcast to chat about the 4 concepts that have helped them get where they are today. Lead to Inspire is now 4 years old and thriving . They chat about their organization, how they help their clients, and what has made their lives better because of their choices as leaders. Find Sherry and Marcia on: LinkedIn; Sherry and Marcia Their Website Transcription below (May contain typo's....): Marcia: [00:00:00] I was just thinking about like the one on one coaching. We ...
Sep 16, 2020•32 min•Ep. 54
Robin Shear joins us on the podcast to talk all about joy. She is a joy coach that focuses on helping people find their passion and happiness in the work place. From figuring out what your passions are too having refreshing moments during the day, it is so important to find what makes you happy and driven in your every day life. Find Robin on: Linkedin Her website Full transcription below: [00:00:00] Robin: [00:00:00] But if I'm not feeling like myself, I'm just not really on my game and feeling...
Sep 09, 2020•25 min•Ep. 52
Jim Immel joins us on the podcast this week to talk about being a middle manager. It can be outright difficult to know exactly how to support your team when you are new to a managerial position, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Listen in here! Find Jim on: His Website! Transcription below (typos may occur...) Jim: [00:00:00] [00:00:00] When I was 30 years old, there was a manager that we always said, he really thinks about what have you done lately? Cause it's almost like what you did 10...
Sep 01, 2020•38 min•Ep. 51
Sara Stern joins me on the podcast this week to talk about family businesses and how they can tackle EOS as organizations. Sometimes family businesses can be tricky, but they also can be creative and rewarding when using the right EOS tools to tackle their issues. Links to find Sara: Her Website! Linkedin Transcription below (some typos might exist..): [00:00:00] Sara: [00:00:00] any company that runs on EOS, uses it, meaning, we get really clear about what their core values are and the core val...
Aug 20, 2020•28 min•Ep. 50
Brains are wired to move away from threat and toward reward (but you probably already knew that). Minor 'failing' can be considered a threat and our avoidance often times stunts growth within an organization. From not wanting to start a new project to being okay with processes that don't work, it can be a challenge to get over the barrier to potentially fail. As leaders within our organization, a way that we can create psychological safety is allowing failure within our employees work. Jill Wind...
Aug 11, 2020•27 min•Ep. 49
Right now, we as leaders need to be self aware and transparent with our employees. Our people want to see that we are human too and that we aren't perfect but rather learning to become better. Jaime Taets, from Keystone International, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about why we need to show our people that we have emotions and that we can empathize with them not only professionally but also personally. Find Jaime on: Linkedin Her Website Her Resources...
Aug 04, 2020•25 min•Ep. 48
Having everyone in the organization on the same page can be challenging, especially when change has happened recently. Whether you are trying to initiate change that will shift your organization and team culture or implementing small actionable goals that will help promote growth, it can be hard to know exactly what to do to make sure everyone is on the same page. Dave Feidner joins us on the podcast to talk about how to make sure your team is on the same page to promote healthy and sustainable ...
Jul 28, 2020•33 min•Ep. 47
It can be hard to evaluate what to do with your organization when it feels like things might be headed in the wrong direction. You might feel like you are in over your head shambling to duck taping the issues back into place and not continuing your growth. This week on the podcast we have Jason McCullough on to talk about his experience running an organization when it felt like things were falling apart, how they worked towards solving their issues using EOS and how he now helps his clients usin...
Jul 21, 2020•29 min•Ep. 46
Leadership tools can be overwhelming. There are so many to choose from yet it can be hard to pick the right ones for the right situation and right personalities. Chris McClure joined us on the podcast recently to talk about tools to use as a leader, which ones to pick, and when to use these tools. He not only goes into depth on what tools would be best for certain situations but who should use what tools! Find Chris on: Linkedin His Website His Blog Managing the Way is sponsored by Waypoint HQ ....
Jul 14, 2020•27 min•Ep. 45
Sometimes it can be challenging to continue to move your company forward when the leadership team struggles to find a clear direction. This week on the podcast we specifically talk about the role of the entrepreneur (otherwise known as the visionary) and the process person (the integrator), and how each can work together to not only create great ideas but to also create great companies in the process. Doug Andersen walks through each role and how you can support one another whether you are in th...
Jul 07, 2020•26 min•Ep. 44
