Episode Overview: In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price revisits the timeless wisdom of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—but with a powerful twist. Drawing from her own transformation and years of coaching leaders, Suzie reimagines Covey’s habits through the lens of TriMetrix and Axiology, offering a modern, science-backed approach to personal and professional growth. From her “before and after Covey” story to practical applications using the six Acumen ...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 133
[00:00:00] Suzie Price : welcome to this wake up eager workforce podcast many episode where we share in 10 minutes or less our monthly article from LinkedIn in a new audio format courtesy of our AI co host as they walk through the article and share additional insights exclusively for you I am Susie Price I'm your podcast host and the founder of Priceless Professional Development and whether you're listening to one of our long form episodes or something like this mini episode our focus is always ...
Jul 11, 2025•17 min
[00:00:00] Suzie Price: welcome to this wake up egear workforce podcast many episode where we share in 10 minutes or less our monthly article from LinkedIn in a new audio format courtesy of our AI co host as they walk through the article and share additional insights exclusively for you I am Suzie Price I'm your podcast host and the founder of Priceless Professional Development and whether you're listening to one of our long form episodes or something like this mini episode our focus is always t...
Jun 25, 2025•14 min
Episode Overview: In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast , host Suzie Price sits down with executive consultant and author Allan DeNiro to challenge everything you thought you knew about hiring. Together, they explore a radically simple—but deeply human—approach to finding the right people. Allan shares his "Only Four Questions" method, a powerful behavioral interviewing model that shifts focus away from resumes and rigid criteria and toward real conversation, cultural fit, and c...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Season 2Ep. 132
[00:00:00] Suzie Price Welcome to this Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast mini-episode, where we share our monthly LinkedIn article in 10 minutes or less in a new audio format—thanks to our AI co-hosts. I’m Suzie Price, your host and founder of Priceless Professional Development. Whether you're listening to our long-form episodes or something like this, our focus is always on helping leaders and teams build a high-commitment, low-drama Wake Up Eager Workforce. We cover topics like hiring, building ...
Jun 10, 2025•6 min
Episode Overview: In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price unpacks one of the most misunderstood leadership tools: the DISC assessment. Joined by expert guests Kayla DeVault and Karla Brandau, Suzie explores how DISC goes beyond labels to become a powerful lens for self-awareness, communication, and connection. Through vivid metaphors (like a four-way stop sign!) and real-life workplace stories, they reveal how understanding your DISC style—and learning to adapt—c...
Jun 02, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 131
Episode Overview: In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price sits down with Chris Garner, Chief Sales Officer and longtime SEC college football official, to explore the surprising parallels between sports and leadership. Drawing on decades of experience from the football field to the boardroom, Chris shares how preparation, feedback, and accountability drive success in high-stakes environments. From the pressure of making split-second calls on the field to coaching ...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 130
Episode Transcript: [00:00:00] SUZIE: welcome to this wake up ego workforce podcast many episode where we share in 10 minutes or less our monthly article from LinkedIn in a new audio format courtesy of our AI co host as they walk through the article and share additional insights exclusively for you I am Susie Price I'm your podcast host and the founder of Priceless Professional Development and whether you're listening to one of our long form episodes or something like this mini episode our focus...
May 07, 2025•14 min
Episode Overview In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price dives into the cutting-edge neuroscience behind high-performance leadership. Joined by Carissa Collazo and Dr. Ron Bonnstetter from the Mind Science Center, they explore how brain scans, emotional regulation, and self-awareness can radically improve decision-making and stress management. Through engaging discussion and real-world examples, Suzie, Carissa, and Dr. Ron unpack how leaders can literally see the...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 129
Episode Preview In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price explores how emotional intelligence, values, and self-awareness shape effective leadership. Joined by Advanced Master Axiologist Ron Oltmanns, they dive into the practical applications of Robert Hartman’s Axiology—a science-based approach to decision-making and personal development. Through thoughtful insights and real-world metaphors (including lessons from aviation), this conversation helps leaders underst...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 25 min
[00:00:00] Suzie Price: Welcome to this Wake Up, Eager Workforce podcast mini episode where we share in ten minutes or less our monthly article from LinkedIn in a new audio format, courtesy of our AI co-hosts as they walk through the article and share additional insights exclusively for you. I am Suzie Price, I'm your podcast host and the founder of Priceless Professional Development. And whether you're listening to one of our long form episodes or something like this mini episode, our focus is ...
Apr 04, 2025•10 min
Episode Preview In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price explores the connection between relaxation and productivity, inspired by David Allen’s Getting Things Done methodology. Discover how a calm, focused mindset leads to greater efficiency, engagement, and overall success in the workplace. Through expert insights and practical tools, learn how to reduce stress, improve decision-making, and create a high-performance work environment. Whether you're a leader, hiri...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 127
Episode PreviewLooking to improve employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture? In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price dives into Workplace Motivators, revealing how leaders can use them for better hiring, coaching, and team development. Discover how aligning employees’ core motivators with their roles leads to higher job satisfaction, productivity, and retention. Featuring expert insights from Sherry Hribar and Marc Simms, this episode offers actionabl...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 126
Episode Overview In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price explores the power of the Workplace Motivators Assessment, a tool designed to help individuals understand their core interests and values to create fulfilling careers and lives. Suzie, along with industry experts, breaks down six workplace motivators and their impact on personal and professional fulfillment. The episode also features real-life insights from leaders and professionals who have leveraged these...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 125
Episode Overview In this AI episode, the hosts explore a compelling case study about the challenges of executive hiring and how assessments can uncover hidden gaps in candidate fit. The featured organization, headquartered in the U.S., was expanding internationally and needed to hire a key executive overseas. While the candidate they selected seemed perfect on paper, a TriMetrix assessment revealed critical misalignments between their skills, motivations, and the role’s requirements. These insig...
Feb 07, 2025•6 min•Ep. 4
Episode Intro: Join Suzie Price in this engaging episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast, where she shares her simple and effective three-step process for planning a wake-up-eager year. Gain momentum for 2025 by reflecting on successes, focusing on what truly matters, and leveraging the insights of six inspiring past guests. From self-diagnosis to celebrating progress, this episode is packed with actionable tips, wisdom, and motivational stories that will leave you feeling energized and r...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 124
Episode Overview:In this AI mini-episode, we explore a powerful case study showcasing how assessments like TriMetrix can transform workplace challenges into opportunities for growth. Our AI Hosts share the story of a high-potential employee struggling with stress and performance issues. Through deep insights from the TriMetrix assessment, her hidden challenges were uncovered, leading to a tailored development plan. This personalized approach not only improved her performance and morale but also ...
Jan 15, 2025•6 min•Ep. 3
Episode Preview In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price is joined by Douglas White, former MLB pitching coach and founder of Soul Integrated Athletics, to explore the powerful connection between emotional well-being and performance. Douglas shares how understanding and improving our emotional relationships with ourselves and our work can be a game-changer in achieving success. Drawing on his experiences in high-pressure professional sports and his coaching career...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 123
Overview In this AI mini-episode, we explore Suzie Price’s transformative holiday story from 2005. Overwhelmed by burnout and a relentless need to please others, Suzie’s “cranky Christmas” became a turning point. After weeks of overcommitting to obligations driven by guilt and a desire to meet others’ expectations, she realized she had neglected her own needs. This led to the creation of her Y.E.S. framework: a three-step approach to staying grounded in peace, love, and happiness. By saying YES ...
Dec 19, 2024•6 min•Ep. 124
In this first AI mini-episode, we shared a compelling story about the challenges of hiring the right person for a key role. The tale of replacing Dr. Pleasant, a beloved and compassionate doctor, highlights the pitfalls of prioritizing technical qualifications over cultural fit. By rushing the process and ignoring red flags, the team ended up with a hire who clashed with the organization’s values, impacting morale and productivity. Tune in to learn how thoughtful hiring practices can help you av...
Dec 17, 2024•6 min•Ep. 123
Episode 122 of Wake Up Eager Workforce, "Mental Health Mastery for Wake Up Eager Leaders," features a powerful conversation with Dr. Nicholas Samstag on building psychological fluency to improve workplace dynamics. Suzie Price and Dr. Samstag discuss how leaders can develop emotional awareness and use it to handle workplace challenges effectively. They explore how our responses to colleagues often replicate early family dynamics, leading to "proxy conversations" that can obscure underlying issue...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 122
Episode Description: In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price sits down with Neil Smith, former general manager of the New York Rangers, and Allan Hamernick, founder of CoreFive Analytics, to discuss how TriMetrix and Axiology assessments are being used in NHL scouting and player development. Whether you're in sports or business, this episode offers fascinating insights into selecting top talent and reducing risk in decision-making. Overview of Episode #121 --- Embraci...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 121
Episode Description: In Episode 120 of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price interviews Tamara McLemore, a seasoned PMP instructor and executive consultant. Tamara shares how the PMP certification can empower professionals across industries, offering practical tools for project management and career advancement. She highlights the versatility of project management skills, emphasizing that everyone—from corporate professionals to homemakers—can benefit from them. Tamara’s signature two...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 120
Episode Description In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price sits down with Rene Critelli, Employee Success Manager at HUB International, to explore the leadership strategies that drive employee engagement and retention. Rene shares her journey, leadership tips, and how HUB International fosters a thriving, entrepreneurial culture even as it grows into a global powerhouse. Overview of Episode #119 --- The Journey to Becoming an Employee Success Manager at HUB Internati...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 119
Episode Description In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price dives into the realm of practical thinking. Discover how mastering the ability to get things done immediately, thoroughly, and cheerfully can transform your professional and personal life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or looking to enhance your practical thinking skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable tips to help you achieve your goals with greater efficiency and joy....
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 118
In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, I interview Terri Lonowski on the transformative power of "soulful listening." Terri, a communication visionary, shares insights on how listening deeply and being present can significantly impact personal and professional relationships. Overview of Episode #117 --- Why Soulful Listening Matters What 'Presence-ing Yourself' Means Five Steps to Creating Real Conversation with Anyone Drawing from her own experiences and the influence of her gr...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 117
In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price engages in a fascinating conversation with Bobby Powers, Director of Learning & Development at Jitasa. Bobby brings over a decade of experience managing teams, building training programs from scratch at various startups and SMBs, and training over 100 managers and executives. He has also navigated teams through hypergrowth and layoffs, making him a seasoned leader in organizational development. Bobby is a self-professed book...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 116
Episode Description This special episode highlights the 2023 Robert S. Hartman Institute's Wisdom Council Panel discussion, featuring three legends of the field in Art Ellis, Ph.D., Steve Byrum, Ph.D., and Mark Moore,Ph.D. This podcast also includes clips from my short interviews with many conference participants. In this episode: [00:00:01] Suzie Price: Today is a special episode. It is recording from the 2023 Robert S Hartman Institute conference was held in Atlanta, and it is a panel discussi...
May 31, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 115
In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price speaks with return podcast guest Art Ellis, Ph.D., on Unlocking the Power of Practical Axiology. The two discuss Dr. Robert Hartman's "Freedom to Live", outlining Hartman's journey and the foundations of practical Axiology. Art Ellis discusses the legacy of Robert Hartman, who developed Axiology after escaping the atrocities of Hitler, striving to create a structure that organizes good. They explore the origins of the manuscript...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 114
In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price shares invaluable insights on the art of conducting effective interviews for hiring managers. Emphasizing the importance of finding the right fit to mitigate the risk of a bad hire, Suzie introduces a structured approach to enhance interviewing and hiring skills. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone involved in hiring, offering practical tools and strategies to improve the selection process. Key highlights include the int...
Apr 03, 2024•59 min•Ep. 113
