“I got awards, top 1% leader in the nation… because that leader allowed me to thrive.” - Crystal Blackwell CEO and founder, Crystal Blackwell works with organizations to identify the top talent of young (and remote) professionals. She all about holding leaders accountable and meeting people on their level, so they exceed your expectations. Be warned, we use a lot of cake metaphors! *REMOTE LEADERS - We barely touch on this topic, but if you like what you hear from Crystal considering reach out, ...
Jul 31, 2020•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast "I think we are severely underestimating the effort that it takes..." Is EQ Worth it? I make the case for NO... It's a call back to my naive EQ post from back in March as things were heating up. I also touch on "Can DISC styles/personality CHANGE?". It's all connected by SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL EVENTS. Is EQ worth it... for you?...
Jul 20, 2020•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast "That uniform is a symbol of something awesome that you've signed up for... when's the last time you felt like that?" - Victory McCraw CBQ - Who do YOU know that would make a good police offer? Victor McCraw, training consultant and long time public servant - public safety, law enforcement, and emergency medical response, joins today and gives a glimpse into the complex job that into being a PEACE officer. He takes us to through his WHY of becoming an Arizona Highway Patrolman, to training and o...
Jul 15, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast "I'm an HR person who hates bureaucracy. " - Rhamy Alejeal Rhamy Alejeal, People Processes CEO, challenges (in the nicest, funniest way possible) the stigma of HR and paints a picture of what it CAN BE. He really loves his craft of helping business take things to the next level leveraging people and process. Check out his quick HR Audit, OnBoarding Checklist, and Exit Interview Guides. Check out the People Processes Podcast !...
Jul 09, 2020•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast "People who do not know themselves, often accept roles they don't actually want to do." - Juan Kingsbury, Talent Strategist Have you ever thought, "Why can't they just do their job!?". Tune in for a quick 10m ep where I drop some insights bosses and HR dept won't tell you. Shout out to Dwayne Johnson!
Jul 01, 2020•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast "If people really did want to do a lot of good at once... my company [Voyce Threads] is the perfect one to do!" - Drew Shaw Founder and CEO of Voyce Threads, Drew Shaw joins us at a very unique time. As a start up founder, a black man during civil unrest, and actively giving back to the community, as he puts it, it covers a lot of things! Oh and we even nerd about a bit about Marvel and representation in film! Voyce Threads Pinterest @voycethreads (all social platforms)...
Jun 21, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast "I have my strengths in a different way, and I know how to use them." - Faiza Lala What is real self defense and why does traditional martial arts/training not always teach it for those who need it now? Today's guest is Fauzia Lala, Defense Ninjas Executive Director. She shares why she created such a program, and how its not just for being safer in public, but also... the workplace! https://www.defenseninjas.com/ 650-NINJAS...
Jun 14, 2020•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast "The world tells us to reduce, eliminate, or avoid pain; and I am absolutely 100% definitive, the world is wrong. We need to embrace pain as a benefit to our pathway to success." - Brian Bogert We talk all things coaching and credibility. Brian is in the midst of transition from employee benefit consulting to performance coach! He's found fiscal success, however he's newly energized through his behaviors coaching and speaking - breaking boundaries, and remove expectations. www.brianbogert.com ww...
Jun 08, 2020•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Entrepreneurs need the camaraderie, they need the networking, they need the mentoring." - Diana Vowels Diana Vowels, VP of Community for Galvanize, joins us and gives a very unique perspective on tech and coworking. Galvanize was one of the first organization that communicated clearly how they were responding, not reacting, to all the recent upheaval. For a tech/coworking leader, Diana gives plenty of insight to what it's been like leading change across multiple channels/members/locations. Galv...
May 31, 2020•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast "You are proud to be a B Corp, they ring you out in a good way. They don't just slap the sticker on, you have to prove you're walking the talk." - Max Hansen Max Hansen, CEO and co-founded Y Scouts, the 1st Purpose Based Executive Search Firm. And this isn't his first rodeo when it comes to major economic shifts, and the lessons he's learned along the way. As well as why he's about Conscious Capitalism and B Corps. Y Scouts Hiring on Purpose - How the Y Scouts Method Is Revolutionizing the Searc...
May 24, 2020•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Treat their patients, as their patients WANT to be treated." - Derrick DeBenedetto Physical Therapist and Clinic Director, Derrick DeBenedetto shares WHY he works in physical therapy and we discuss how we (the patients) are not only thinking of PT wrong, but our TIMING is terrible!! He recently helped me not only work through a pinched nerve that wrecked my sleep for weeks, but he's helped me optimize my workouts in a way my picky self has sustained even during COVID! www.spoonerpt.com/...
May 08, 2020•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Innovate and take advantage of where the world is going, not where it's at, where it's been; but where you think that ball gets thrown. You got to be there to catch it. - Erik Knight SimpleWAN CEO, Erik Knight, is our guest and we discuss how tech has always changed business and right now we're in the midst of a major acceleration. Erik brings a fresh, yet realistic perspective to how businesses should be extra cautious to their security needs! www.simplewan.com Prescott Times (Facebook)...
May 08, 2020•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast "If you have a comfortable outer life, introspection is terrify." - Justin Foster Justin Foster returns to share his recent project - Fostering Music - is giving indie music exposure to in a pandemic era. Justin, shares what we can learn (or won't) about ourselves during a crisis' especially those of us wanting to be more creative. And how it ties back to what branding really is - building trust and a sense of belonging. FosterThinking.com JOIN the email list for Fostering Music RootandRiver.com...
May 04, 2020•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Pay attention to the people you love - breathe, let things roll off your shoulders and tomorrow is a new day." - Dr. Patricia Rodriguez Dr. Rodriguez’s children wash their hands better than me! Drop in and listen to a fresh perspective from super Doc, Dr. Patricia Rodriguez who shares her mindful perspective on the current climate, but also life as co-parents, and what it’s like having common knowledge and the occasional assist at work from your spouse! Recommended Book - Easy to Love Difficult...
Apr 26, 2020•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast "If you're seeing someone else as a villain you're talking to yourself, you're making up a story for yourself." - Brad Harper The man who turned me on to my career and the tools we use, Brad Harper, Management Consultant of Trigon Executive Assessment Center joins us. To share his own career journey and how his work in leadership development, executive selection and team facilitating ultimately navigates the topic of his clients as individuals. The Cure for Stupidity...
Apr 20, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast "I genuinely wanted to be a robot... I've never been good at talking to people." - Courtney Working from home is NOT the same for everyone. However, with many of us WFH, emotions will run rampant. So Courtney shares her WFH experiences. As well as what doesn't like about WFH and some simple tips to make the experience all the better. (35:23) "If you can't trust your employee to work from home... you've hired the wrong person, FULL STOP." - Juan (Don't worry, if YOU'RE that person, there's hope i...
Apr 13, 2020•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Download V20 pdf here. WHY - “There’s never a good time to make a bad hire. But especially now.” WHO - Leaders who need to hire leaders, and cannot afford to get it wrong. WHAT - A clear picture of the of the IDEAL candidate. HOW - 5 Key Accountability Questions: Vital Outcome Weekly Execution Hidden Maintenance Key Communication Unique Culture Ingredient...
Apr 10, 2020•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast We combine the remaining TALENT and CULTURE concepts into one episode (follow links for handouts). TALENT - the HOW and WHY of you, no matter where you go or work you choose. CULTURE - the results of a workforce's collective relationship with their roles, starting with leadership's. These concepts will reappear in future episodes, so this is just the beginning! Recommended books on culture: Tribal Leadership Tattoos on the Heart (Homeboy Industries)...
Apr 07, 2020•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hear how even an EQ "expert" like myself can lose their cool. ( Download EQ Guide Here. ) "I think you were very calm... then out of nowhere I touched the nerve one too many times and you forgot everything you knew and lashed out." - Courtney, Crisis Thriver Courtney, my partner and BFF, joins us to recount her perspective on how I let my emotions get the better of me . How I ran away like a child but eventually what I learned from it. So we contrary to our opening remarks, here we are sharing a...
Apr 03, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Following up to the 3 Reasons We Work episode, we go a bit bigger into the 5 common blindspots frustrated/confused folk often have: TALENT – Understanding your natural talent SYSTEMS – What really going on around you RESOURCES – Tools you should use (and get used by) NETWORK – Proactive empathy in collaborating SKILLS – Abilities to be improve Download Coaching Guide pdf at www.careerblindspot.com/services...
Mar 31, 2020•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Understanding the 3 reasons we all work and how they relate to each other, is at the crux of every workplace frustration/opportunity. Survive Save Serve Listen to this quick episode of a 4 part series to better understand your relationship to the work you have/can/choose to do. Visit the SERVICES page at www.CareerBlindspot.com Coaching Guide PDF
Mar 27, 2020•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the wake of all things COVID19, here's an set up to the next 4 podcasts that summarize the 4 key areas to what I, Juan Kingsbury , Talent Strategist of Career Blindspot do for clients. From business leaders and their workforce to individuals taking their careers into their own hands: 3 Reasons We Work 5 Blindspots Talent Culture What else are we going to do?...
Mar 26, 2020•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Teachers deserve to make a billion dollars a year. Or a week." - Shonda Rhimes tweet, after homeschooling her 8 and 11 year old for 1hr11min. Lloyd Hopkins is back to to share how Million Dollar Teacher Project is pivoting for the benefit of teachers... who impact students, who currently spending A LOT of time at home with their hard working parents: Classroom Support Take a Teacher to Lunch In Teachers We Trust Fund "Just because someone is very knowledgeable, doesn't mean they'd be a good tea...
Mar 23, 2020•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nick Tantillo of Tantillo Productions wants to make GOOD podcasts and during a worldwide pandemic the opportunity has presented itself for businesses and leaders to pivot and offer authentic, real time, content FROM HOME! This was an impromptu episode Nick and I decided to have. He'll definitely be back to elaborate on how audio/podcasting are awesome enhancers to the business world. But for now, listen for his take on: What should EXISTING podcasters do NOW? What NOT to do? What about someone w...
Mar 23, 2020•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Everyone has a unique ability to solve problems when given the opportunity." - Lisa Haggard Lisa is finding solutions through her unique approach to business operations and its challenges. She achieves this through humanizing data and viewing employees as people and not just lines and graphs. She sparks curiosity and engagement of a project team through her open mindedness. Through this approach she is helping business to become a collective effort. Learn more about Chassi ....
Mar 19, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast “You can’t be a bleeding heart and move the needle” - Katie Thorson At St. Joseph the Worker, Katie is helping to lead the homeless, low-income, and disadvantaged members of her community to sustainable employment and better life opportunities. Through her dynamic leadership Katie is motivating community members and along the way shattering the notion that nonprofit work is easy. Listen as Katie explains that although moving the needle is hard work, giving up is not an option. Learn more about S...
Mar 19, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast “They [teachers] need your dollars more than they need a pat on the back.” - Lloyd Hopkins Million Dollar Teacher is leading the way to improving the education system through culture change. Listen on how Lloyd works to create a “more quality education system for our children to walk into that is lead by teachers that are passionate, caring, skilled, and committed to their jobs.” Million Dollar Teacher is a nonprofit organization that aims to elevate the teaching profession through increased rec...
Feb 12, 2020•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast She loves building the relationships with her clients and uncovering major branding pain points. She discusses hiring versus capacity challenges as a leader. And what's it like watching her team implement and be successful. WIRED PR is an innovative company that strategizes with brands to discover and connect their content to target audiences. Her team is passionate about developing and building relationships with their clients to help them achieve their goals. For more information on WIRED PR p...
Jan 14, 2020•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast “I’m in a unique position… maybe I can help other bands and guide them through rough spots.” - Gabe Kubanda His parents were hippie musicians, and while he's a proud one artist himself (he was on Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp with some of the greats), he's also a tour manager and non-profit founder who is advocating for the real world musician. Listen for a better understanding of the business of being in the music industry. Oh, he and his band mates survived a gnarly bus crash! Learn more: EpicPropo...
Jan 07, 2020•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast “It’s a way to have conversations with people leading to fun topics” - Dave G. Looking for a way to have constructive and engaging conversations with employees outside of work? You answer might be trivia nights. Dave is the creative specialist for Last Call Trivia, a company based out of Cincinnati, OH, providing entertainment for venues and private events since 2007. Dave takes pleasure in dispelling the suggestions that trivia nights are similar to taking a history test, and instead can be an ...
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