Last week I conducted my drawing for the giveaway of Ari Weinzweig's pamphlet entitled "Bottom Line Change: A Recipe for Effective Organizational Change." My winner appears to be out of pocket and I won't hear from them until later this week. In the meantime, I've been reading the book and listening to the previous episodes to prepare for a big project at my work. Please rate the show. Also, go comment and join the email group at http://inspiredandintentional.com/episode140...
Mar 13, 2018•5 min•Ep 140•Transcript available on Metacast This is an interview with Anne Claire Broughton, owner of Broughton Consulting, LLC. In this 2016 interview we talk about ingenuity of all people, transparency, healing, purpose, and Open Book Management vs open book reporting. Go to http://inspiredandintentional.com/episode139 and Remember to leave comments. Also join the email group. I will be drawing for a booklet on Bottom Line Change by Ari Weinzweig. I will draw from all those who are a part of the email group as of March 6, 2018....
Mar 06, 2018•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gauri Thergaonkar was the Community Manager for ZingTrain when I recorded this interview. Gauri helped me to set up many of my interviews with the ZCOB team and has since moved to India. [powerpress] I decided it was time to turn the mic to her. In this conversation we cover the following: Grant your team their adulthood Open Book Management The importance of vision Go to http://inspiredandintentional.com/episode138 Remember to leave comments. Also join the email group. I will be drawing for a b...
Feb 28, 2018•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast I'm not going to talk about backs or cars and proper alignment. Instead, in this "Best Of" episode I'm sharing my 2016 talk with George and Mollie. They're employees at Menlo Innovations in Ann Arbor and talk about a variety of subjects. The one that stood out to me was the importance of aligning your policies and practices with your vision and purpose. Remember to leave comments at http://inspiredandintentional.com/episode137 Also, join the email group while visiting the site. I will be drawing...
Feb 21, 2018•27 min•Ep 137•Transcript available on Metacast James Goebel at the time of this interview was COO and Co-Founder of Menlo Innovations, a software development company based in Ann Arbor Michigan. His topics included: Hope, Processes, and Fear in the Workplace Everybody as Manager Open Salaries Open Interviews and Diversity Remember to go to http://inspiredandintentional.com/episode136 to leave comments. Also go there to join the email group. I will be drawing for a booklet on Bottom Line Change by Ari Weinzweig. I will draw from all those who...
Feb 14, 2018•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast BLC or Bottom Line Change. Positive effects of an effective change process: Reduce stress Teaching everyone leadership because there’s a plan to implement Save time on the back-end by spending it on the front Go to the Inspired and Intentional site for this episode to see how you can win a ZingTrain booklet on Bottom Line Change by Ari Weinzweig. InspiredandIntentional.com/episode135 Anyone signed up for the email group will be eligible for the drawing February 6, 2018 to March 6, 2018....
Feb 06, 2018•20 min•Ep 135•Transcript available on Metacast Don't worry, you won't have to dust off your math books. This equation is pretty simple to learn, though more possibly more challenging to live out day-to-day. Ari shares what the formula stands for and how it not only help change effectively happen in your organization but also help engage your team to contribute to the overall success of the company. Go to inspiredandintentional.com/episode134 to comment and join the community. Please rate, review, and share the show on your favorite podcast a...
Jan 30, 2018•17 min•Ep 134•Transcript available on Metacast How do you handle an employee complaint about equipment, processes, policies, etc? Many organizations have a “suggestion box” program. But often times the ideas don’t go anywhere. What does this do to employee engagement? What if you had a defined process for creating change that could be initiated by anyone, even the newest employee, in such a way that ideas are properly vetted and and also properly rolled out to ensure success? Many employees just want to know they’re heard and their ideas are...
Jan 23, 2018•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Listen in to this Best Of episode as Jamie Pritscher shares how she helped to lead a family business to change to a more engaging culture. Then she shares what it's like to start a company with a focus on open book and employee engagement. h ttp://inspiredandintentional.com/episode44
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Jan 10, 2018•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the previous episode we talked about giving your employees the best present, your best self. Now let’s look at helping them start the new year on the right foot. This episode is focused on that manager or owner who are wanting to begin to move their organization to one that balances profit and people. One that begins to engage their people at a new level. Join us over at http://inspiredandintentional.com/episode130 to comment, join the community, and find links and resources. Remember to rate...
Jan 02, 2018•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s the day after Xmas and all through the office, not a creature is stirring, not even a boss… Anyway, I’m not going to rewrite the entire story to fit my podcast, but I did wan to take this Tuesday, following Christmas and the next, following New Years to reflect and look forward. This week, I’m thinking about mindfulness and your team. In the context of culture and work: mindfulness basically means that you look inward and with intention bring your best self to your work and interactions. Jo...
Dec 26, 2017•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast How can transparency transform you and your organization? Could it help you become a “healing organization”? And it’s been said, I think a million times, how important a clear purpose is for your journey and the health of your organization. In this news update let’s look at (hear) a few things that caught my attention and you may find inspiring as you look to move your company to one that is able to balance profit and the human side of your business. This content is also going to be in my newsle...
Dec 19, 2017•16 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast In this final episode, Ron Mauer shares the results that come from operating the business the Zingerman’s way. He also shares a couple ideas for someone wanting to change their culture and improve their employee engagement. Thank you for your support, remember to join the conversation and community of business leaders wanting to create amazing workplaces to change the world, go to inspiredandintentional.com/episode99 ....
Dec 12, 2017•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Ron Mauer, Managing Partner will share you ideas on how you could create a separate entity to support your core business. You will also hear why Open Book Management and the way they plan for the future could help you run a more solid business. Ron runs the Service Network as a centralized business unit designed to facilitate essential business functions in a more streamlined manner than each Zingerman’s company could possibly do on their own. Also they can get people with more ...
Dec 05, 2017•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast When Ron was interviewing with Zingerman’s he wanted to do more than just accounting. He wanted a place where he could make a difference. In addition, he wanted to respect his coworkers. He found that at the Zingerman’s community of businesses. This is part one with Ron Mauer, Managing Partner, Zingerman’s Service Network. The Service Network is a centralized business unit designed to facilitate business functions in a more streamlined version than each Zingerman’s company could possibly do on t...
Nov 28, 2017•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Final episode with Tabitha and we learn more about Open Book Management. How could your business benefit if your people understood how your organization creates value and creates a positive cash flow. Thank you for your support, remember to join the conversation and community of business leaders wanting to create amazing workplaces to change the world, go to inspiredandintentional.com/episode96 . You can also show your support by Sharing this episode, Subscribing via your favorite podcast app an...
Nov 21, 2017•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Part 2 with Tabitha Mason, Managing Partner with Cornman Farms. We get into becoming a managing partner and what inspired her to make the decision to move from employee to co-owner. What intentionality can you take into leading your organization? Thank you for your support, remember to join the conversation and community of business leaders wanting to create amazing workplaces to change the world, go to inspiredandintentional.com/episode95 . You can also show your support by Sharing this episode...
Nov 14, 2017•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tabitha Mason, Managing Partner Cornman Farms - was venue manager when I recorded her. She gets into how she came into the Zingerman’s family and how her husband’s sudden job loss helped them to see the benefits of Open Book Management. Thank you for your support, remember to join the conversation and community of business leaders wanting to create amazing workplaces to change the world, go to inspiredandintentional.com/episode94 . You can also show your support by Sharing this episode, Subscrib...
Nov 07, 2017•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ji Hye Kim - Founding Partner of Miss Kim, a Korean restaurant in Ann Arbor. We’ll hear her story from moving to the US, to taking a 90% pay cut to join the Zingerman’s family, to bringing the Zingerman’s ethos alive in a new venture. It’s not easy, but being open with numbers, lean, and mindful have helped her to create a new business that will enrich the lives of the employees and customers. Thank you for your support, remember to join the conversation and community of business leaders wanting...
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast First a shout out to a listener…my mother, Connie. She listens sporadically to the show, but she tuned into my episodes with Scott and they really grabbed her attention. She was so excited what Scott is doing that she shared with her local family owned restaurant (I think they might be there everyday) the story of what Scott’s doing. They then got her into contact with their distributor who really caught on to Scott’s vision for creating work for those living with disabilities and they have now ...
Oct 24, 2017•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Great story of an English kid, a prodigy really, in music and cooking that has found a new family in the town of Dexter, Michigan and his business that is part of the Zingerman’s Community, Cornman Farms. Creating a work family. Lean and it’s importance to business and employee engagement. The value of failure as a stepping stone to move forward. Thank you for your support, remember to join the conversation and community of business leaders wanting to create amazing workplaces to change the worl...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Spent a few minutes with Valentina Silva, Communications Specialist at the Zingerman's Service Network, to get an employee's perspective of the Zingerman's Community of Businesses. The hiring process - pay attention and care She’s working harder than she ever has, yet loves it more than any job she’s had. Creating uplifting open workplaces are good for society. Let’s not downplay it. If you enjoyed the episode and believe we can create meaningful work that balances purpose, people, and profits, ...
Oct 10, 2017•37 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast In the first episode we learned that Kieron Hales, Managing Partner of Cornman Farms, is multi-talented and is moved to creating a family. He intentionally looks to garner the input of his team through lean and open book practices. This week we look at the results of this inspiration and intentionality. The biggest lesson, he didn’t know anything when he started and failure is the best way to move the company forward. Show notes, comment, join the email community, to see links for resources ment...
Oct 03, 2017•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Kieron Hales, Managing Partner of Cornman Farms, will go into more of the philosophies of running an event space and working farm. It’s cool to hear his passion to run a purpose, people, profit driven business that equals his passion for food. Join the conversation, see links for books mentioned and join our email group at http://inspiredandintentional.com/episode88
Sep 26, 2017•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast At 13, Kieron Hales was a classically trained bassoonist and on his way to chef school and apprenticeship in London. He would go on to serve the Queen, 3 US Presidents, and live in 27 countries. After all that he finds himself managing partner (owner) of Cornman Farms, the Zingerman’s Catering and Event Space located near Ann Arbor, MI. To find show notes, books mentioned, join the mailing list, and to comment, go to http://inspiredandintentional.com/episode87...
Sep 19, 2017•20 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast In the first 8 months Ji Hye, founder and managing partner of Miss Kim, has learned the great responsibility of being a leader especially in regards to: the importance of personnel energy in the workplace, the impact of the hiring process, and gratitude (even in the smallest of details.) In this final last episode with Ji Hye, you will hear about the results of her work thus far in her new restaurant. You’ll hear how she’s grown and how her inspirations and intentions are affecting her business....
Sep 12, 2017•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast In part one with Ji Hye Kim, Managing Partner and founder of the new Zingerman’s Korean restaurant, Miss Kim we learned about her origin story coming to the US at 13 to being a new managing partner and founder of Zingerman’s newest restaurant. In this episode we’ll look at what intentional actions she’s taken to bring the Zingerman’s ethos to life in a new venture. In her case, Visioning (something she once viewed as new-agey or just some warm and fuzzy), Bottom Line Change, Open Book Management...
Sep 05, 2017•24 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast What’s interesting and what I would like you to hear from this set of interviews is their heart. The consistencies of the stories. The consistency I got from editing this set of episodes with Ji Hye Kim, managing partner of Miss Kim, was an institutional heart for the worth of people. This is part 1 of 3. You can find show notes, links to the Facebook page, and to join our email group, go to: inspiredandintentional.com/episode84...
Aug 29, 2017•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Monette is the founder of 100% Wine. His company was created because he has a son living with disabilities and he saw a need for more job opportunities for people in this population group. We’ve talked about his inspirations and how he is intnetional. In this part we’ll discuss the business benefits of running a company with this intention. In addition he’ll share his vision for the future and his challenge to growing the company. To join the conversation, the Facebook group, and the newsl...
Aug 22, 2017•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
