Gut+Science is a fast-paced, storytelling-oriented podcast that provides leadership experiences from both an emotional and calculated lens. People-first minded executives and thought leaders share on the topics they are most passionate about, serving as mentors for our ever growing audience. Host Nikki Lewallen Gregory loves to bring out the fire in people and highlight the newest needed tools and information that build more meaningful work experiences.
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Real conversations and practical advice for everyday leaders. Sit across the table from one of the foremost experts in leadership and business. In his simple and approachable style, Pat tackles every topic related to the world of work (and some that aren’t). From culture to teamwork to building world-class organizations, Pat brings his wisdom, humor, and insight together to provide actionable advice for leaders everywhere. For more on Pat and the Table Group, visit https://www.tablegroup.com
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Making Work Better explores employment law, business issues, and workplace challenges through personal narratives and legal commentary. Our employment attorney experts and their guests discuss everything from new laws and human resources challenges to launching a small business or forging a unique career path. As the flagship program of The Prinz Law Firm in Chicago, this podcast will not feature legal advice—just conversations that help us all to make work better, regardless of our role. Yo ...
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Petr Ludwig, the author of the book The End of Procrastination, invites guests that do something meaningful and together they discuss topics like personal values, purpose at work and life, or how to improve today's society.
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Welcome to the Employer Blueprint Podcast where we help business leaders build high-performing teams, amazing company cultures, and scale their business for success. Hosted by entrepreneur and leadership coach Kyle Gorman.
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FKA The Helpdesk. Our business is other people's business – literally. Intermix with Integris dives into the organizations that impact their local communities on a daily basis and what we can learn from them. Hosted by members of the Integris team with unique specialties of their own, Intermix is celebrating over a hundred episodes of insightful interviews.
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Tim Burningham from the The Center for Company Culture reveals all of his strategies for creating a strong organizational culture that will transform your company’s results. Discover how you can create a culture within your organization and among the teams you lead that will make your life as a leader so much easier! Tim’s practical and straight forward advise will help you create an organization that people love working for. Improved employee retention, engagement, productivity, alignment, ...
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Organizational culture and employee well-being are crucial for the success of any organization. This podcast focuses on topics about organizational culture, employee well-being and anxiety in the workplace. Additionally, we share insights on how leaders can take actionable steps to address these workplace challenges, strengthen culture, improve operational productivity & performance and attract or retain top talent.
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Spencer Rascoff is a New York Times bestselling author who co-founded four tech companies, invested in over 50, and was CEO of Zillow for a decade. His first start-up, Hotwire, sold to Expedia for $685 million, and his second start-up, Zillow, is now a real estate colossus, worth around $10 billion dollars. Now, he’s cofounded dot.LA, a media company covering the cutting-edge LA tech scene. Hear Spencer speak with CEOs, start-up founders, venture capitalists, and prominent thought leaders ab ...
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Grow the power of Customer Experience with new leadership skills with this innovative and unique podcast that dives into the lives of some of the world's brightest minds. And have a hoot with the Hump Day Hoedown with Jim Rembach, President of Call Center Coach. Create dynamic customer experience strategies, improve employee engagement, and develop stronger leadership skills with practical advice that you can use immediately.
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Insights is an original series from Emplify that explores extraordinary advances in people performance and business outcomes through workplace science and...well, insights. You’ll learn from Emplify CEO and Co-Founder Santiago Jaramillo as he discusses culture and engagement - and takes a deep dive into the specific questions that are top of mind for people-first leaders. Nicole MacLean, Director of Relationship Marketing at Emplify, will be your guide as we learn from Santiago on how to bre ...
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A podcast hosted by Hi5 and Friends who are on a mission to improve culture, leadership and people within organisations.
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305: Future-Proofing Leadership with Dr. Rosie Ward
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45:36What’s really keeping leaders stuck? 🤔 Dr. Rosie Ward joins Nikki to reveal the 7 subconscious “faulty programs” sabotaging leadership success—from the Overachiever to the Counterfeit. Based on data from 250+ leaders, this convo is all about breaking free from burnout, embracing authenticity, and transforming the way we lead in today’s VUCA world 🌪…
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Why is it so difficult to reform government inefficiencies? And what can organizations and households learn from eliminating waste in large, public institutions? In episode #240 of At The Table, Pat and Cody explore the concept of government efficiency through the lens of organizational health. Drawing comparisons between the Department of Governme…
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Leading at the Speed of Life with Sue Ellspermann
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33:38In this episode of “In the Loop,” Katherine is joined by Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College! From engineer to Lt. Governor to higher ed powerhouse, Sue shares how she leads with passion, strategy, and radical transparency. They dive into how she unites thousands of employees across Indiana with a shared vision, why repetit…
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304: From Perk to Priority: Why Pet Benefits Are the Future of Workplace Culture with Michelle Yates
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34:02Pets at work? 🐶 Yes, please! In this episode, Nikki teams up with Michelle Yates from Pet Partners to explore why pet perks are no longer just cute extras—they're culture-shaping power moves. From pet bereavement to paw-ternity leave and “pet working” events 🐾, they dish out creative, doable ways to bring more tail wags and team vibes into your wor…
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Ep. 34 – Why Did We Join an Amicus Brief Challenging an Executive Order?
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20:43After the Trump Administration issued an executive order targeting Perkins Coie, we signed on to an amicus brief in support of the firm’s lawsuit challenging the order. Since then, the administration has gone after three more firms, making collective action even more necessary to protect the rule of law. Prinz partners Kristen Prinz and Amit Bindra…
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303: Prioritize Autonomy & Create A Culture of Ownership with Tina Moe
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26:01What happens when you ditch micromanagement and start leading with trust? Tina Moe, CPA and founder of ACT Services, shares how she turned workaholic tendencies into a thriving culture of autonomy. From dropping timesheets to rewarding longevity with unlimited PTO, she’s redefining leadership—one empowered team member at a time. If you’re tired of …
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239. Does Fear or Joy Drive Your Leadership Style?
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23:16How can we start to address unresolved challenges in our lives that impact people profoundly and sometimes in painful ways? In this episode, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson discuss the podcast's return after a six-month break, and a shift in content to include broader societal and cultural issues. Pat also shares his personal journey of self-dis…
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302: Advocating for the Employee with Jennifer Knotts
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30:59What does it really mean to advocate for employees? In this episode, Nikki is joined by Jennifer Knotts, CFO of IDO Incorporated, who is proving that leadership isn’t about following a straight path—it’s about forging your own!💡 Jennifer’s journey is anything but traditional, and that’s exactly why she’s passionate about thinking outside the box. S…
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Ep. 33 – Turning Workplace Conflict into Opportunity with Amy M. Gardner
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36:49Business attorney Katie Rinkus welcomes Amy M. Gardner to the mic to discuss common ways they see conflict show up in the workplace. Amy is a certified Career and Career Transitions Coach and Team Development and Leadership Consultant and the co-owner of Apochromatik, which offers team and leadership development programs to help organizations resol…
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Company rituals aren’t just for fun—they’re the glue that holds teams together.🤝 In this episode, Una Japundza, CRO at HeyTaco, joins Nikki to unpack the magic of rituals in building connection, reinforcing values, and making work more meaningful. From sports teams to remote workplaces, Una shares why small, repeated actions create BIG impact. Expe…
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How to Give and Get the Best Feedback with Katherine Coble
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17:36Employees crave feedback—96% say they want it! But let’s be honest… giving and receiving feedback can be awkward. 😬 In this episode of “In the Loop”, Katherine is tackling the art of feedback—how to do it well, when to give it, and why it matters. Inspired by "Radical Candor" by Kim Scott, Katherine explores how to balance caring personally while c…
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Ep. 32 – Illinois' New Employment Laws of 2025
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40:58Illinois has seen several new employment laws take effect since the beginning of 2025. Prinz’s marketing manager and employment paralegal Matt Tedeschi joins employment attorney and business counselor Katie Rinkus to recap some of the most significant changes and what they mean for both employees and employers. From minimum wage increases to an exp…
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🚀 Say goodbye to pointless meetings! Ever sat through a meeting and thought, Could this have been an email? 🤦♂️ In this final special episode from The Roots Up Approach, Steve and Nikki are here to fix that with a simple but powerful framework: Flare, Focus, and Share. Learn how to run meetings with purpose, keep engagement high, and actually get …
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300: Basketball Team Transformed with a Culture First Approach with Sean Glaze
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44:42🏀 What separates a losing team from a winning one? Culture. Sean Glaze learned this the hard way—after a brutal 21-loss season as a basketball coach. But one aha moment changed everything, turning his struggling team into a powerhouse. In this episode, Sean shares how the same principles that transformed his team can revolutionize workplace culture…
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Delegation isn’t just about offloading tasks—it’s about unlocking your team's potential! 🚀 In this episode of The Roots Up Approach, Steve and Nikki dive into Dynamic Delegation, a game-changing approach that makes delegation easier, smarter, and way more effective. Steve shares the story of Marla, a leader on the brink of burnout, who transformed …
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299: Being In Community With Others with Amanda Medlen
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27:30💡 One "yes" can change everything! In this episode, Amanda Medlen, CEO of IDO Incorporated, shares how a last-minute decision to attend an event led her to meeting her CFO (talk about serendipity! ✨). She dives into why community, connection, and collaboration are game-changers for both leadership and mental health. From intentional networking to b…
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#16: Cansu Canca, Ph.D. – How to Solve the Main AI Ethical Puzzles?
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1:04:24How can we build truly safe AI systems and prepare ourselves for the era of AGI (super-intelligence)? How will AI shape the modern workspace, and how can we prepare for that? Are there any meaningful AI regulations that can help us survive on this planet? My guest for the next episode of the podcast Deep Talks is Dr. Cansu Canca, a moral and politi…
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Weekly Planning Rhythms with Steve Perkins
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44:07Ever feel like your team is always busy but not actually moving the needle? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Roots Up Approach, Steve and Nikki unpack the secret to cutting through the chaos: the Weekly Planning Rhythm—a simple, game-changing system to set clear priorities, stay focused, and actually get things done. Steve shares how this r…
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Ever felt like something at work just wasn’t clicking—but you couldn’t put your finger on why? 🤔 Enter Awareness of Fit, the secret sauce behind thriving teams and seamless collaboration! In this episode, Matt Poepsel, VP of Talent Optimization at Predictive Index, joins Nikki to break down how understanding fit—across strategy, culture, and team d…
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🗓️ Hate one-on-one meetings? You’re not alone. But what if they could actually be energizing, productive, and something you look forward to? In this kickoff episode of The Roots Up Approach, Steve Perkins from Greenhouse joins Nikki to share how simple tweaks can turn one-on-ones into a leadership superpower. No more boring status updates—learn how…
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Communicating Fast and Slow with Katherine Coble and Sue Finkam
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29:45Great leadership starts with great communication! 🚀 In this episode of In the Loop, Katherine is joined by Sue Finkam — Mayor of Carmel, IN — as she shares her best tips for casting vision, overcoming resistance to change, and handling public criticism like a pro. From storytelling to soundbites, she reveals how leaders can communicate with impact—…
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297: Intentional Connection with Charlie Saffro
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42:51What happens when you look beyond someone’s job title? 🌟 On this episode, Nikki sits down with Charlie Saffro, CEO & Founder of CS Recruiting, to explore the magic of intentional connection. From quirky team rituals (think sticky notes and Frosty coupons!) to authentic feedback using the FBI model, Charlie shares her secrets for creating people-fir…
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Ep. 31 – Advance Your Job Search & Career Growth with Carmelina Piedra
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34:59Are you looking for a new role or hoping to advance beyond your current one? Certified Career Coach and Facilitator Carmelina Piedra joins attorney Katie Rinkus to discuss what you can do to take that next step and succeed! Carmelina offers a host of tips for those wishing to make a career transition, based on her many years of experience coaching …
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296: The Purpose Story with Marshall Lockton
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36:37What’s your purpose story? On this episode, Nikki is joined by Marshall Lockton, entrepreneur and Partner of Knight Agency, takes us on a journey from his family’s business at Lockton Companies to his passion for purpose-driven leadership. Marshall shares how crafting meaningful stories fuels performance, builds connection, and brings purpose to li…
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You’re starting a new venture and it’s time to finally create your business as a formal legal entity, but what kind of entity do you choose: a corporation, an LLC, something else? Business counselors Katie Rinkus and Kristen Prinz decode the major differences among sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and LLCs, providing insight into t…
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295: Mental Health CARE is a Necessity, Not a Nicety with Azizi Marshall
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43:06In this episode of Gut + Science, Nikki sits down with Azizi Marshall, a workplace mental health expert and international speaker, to tackle the bold truth: mental health care is a must-have, not a nice-to-have. From startling stats (1 in 4 adults face mental health challenges!) to ripple effects in workplace culture, Azizi shares actionable insigh…
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294: Making Core Values Mean Something with Katherine Coble
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18:46Core values: are they driving your culture or just filling up wall space? Katherine Coble unpacks how to make your values real—think Chick-fil-A-level real. From hiring and onboarding to tough decisions that protect your culture, Katherine dives into what it takes to walk the talk. Ready to transform words on a wall into actions that inspire? Let’s…
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293: The RootsUp Approach to High Performance with Steve Perkins
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38:09Work and life don’t have to compete! In this exciting kickoff to a new partnership with Steve Perkins of Greenhouse Coaching, Nikki and Steve discuss the "Roots Up" approach—a fresh way to grow the life and team you want. Learn how to ditch the chaos, design with intention, and create thriving cultures where work works for you. It’s practical, insp…
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