In this episode, we'll hear from three guests in hospitality about how empathy not only enhances relationships with customers but also fosters a sense of belonging among employees, creating a ripple effect that positively impacts business. Join the discussion to explore: Cultivating Genuine Connections: Discover how empathy serves as the cornerston…

In this recording of last April's live panel, we dive into the dynamic world of education and its ever-evolving landscape, fueled by the transformative power of AI and other innovations. Our esteemed guests will discuss innovative approaches and insights on empowering minds for positive change in education. Listen in to discover… Rethinking Traditi…

In this episode, join us to talk about about navigating challenging conversations with radical candor and respect. Hear our panelists' stories about building trust through real talk, tackling bias, and balancing work with life for true happiness. Get inspired by their journeys of overcoming obstacles, staying authentic, and leading with empathy. Th…

In this episode, tune in to discover the dynamic realm of HR leadership amid a backdrop of automation and technological progress. Our esteemed guests will explore the challenges and opportunities facing HR professionals as they navigate the impact of automation on workforce management and organizational culture. From harnessing AI-powered solutions…

In this exclusive episode, listen in for a deep dive into the unfolding stories of CEOs who navigated the intricate landscape of 2023, unwrapping the triumphs, challenges, and strategic moves that defined their leadership journey. Discover firsthand insights from visionary leaders as they share the pivotal moments that shaped their companies and se…

In this episode of Rebels With A Heart, join us on an exploration of transformative leadership in the ever-evolving landscape of work. Our distinguished guests, industry leaders who embody the spirit of rebellion with a compassionate heart, share insights on navigating the complexities of the modern workforce. Panelists: Erica Keswin, Human Workpla…

In this compelling episode of "Rebels With A Heart," we dive deep into the world of compassionate leadership and its profound impact on building trust within organizations. Listen in to explore how empathetic leaders foster trust among teams, leading to improved collaboration, employee satisfaction, and ultimately, greater business success. See the…

In a world filled with untapped possibilities, discovering the keys to personal and professional growth not only empowers you to fully embrace your potential but also equips you with the tools to inspire your team, enabling them to unlock their potential as well. Listen in for an insightful conversation that will leave you inspired and empowered to…

In the corporate world, culture is invisible yet it profoundly impacts every aspect of the organization. Listen in to learn how culture can be a powerful driver of performance, talent attraction, and retention, giving organizations a unique edge. Panelists: Glen Kreiner, Management Department Chair & L.S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Business Ethic…

Discover the superpower of human consciousness to achieve greater fulfillment at work and in life! In this empowering episode, the panelists dive into the transformative realm of self-awareness, consciousness, compassion, and purpose. Listen in to explore how these superpowers unlock new levels of success, well-being, and authentic leadership in yo…

Michael OBrien, Chief Calm Officer, Pause Breathe Reflect, was convinced that "good enough was good enough."​ He thought living under an umbrella of stress was “business as usual in the corporate world.” He never looked past his own assumptions because he was too busy establishing his career, providing for his family, and driving for results. Then,…

In the era of automation and artificial intelligence (AI), the workplace is undergoing a transformative shift. Listen in to hear how to thrive in this new landscape, and how to embrace a mindset of continuous learning and upskilling in this rapidly evolving environment. Panelists: Alex Seiler, Chief People Officer, GHJ Angela Cheng-Cimini, SVP, Tal…

Compassion includes, but goes beyond, empathy. Compassion is often thought of as a verb, not a noun or adjective. It means first noticing, then feeling within our own mind and body, and ultimately taking positive action to alleviate suffering in others. Another important element to compassion is engaging in sensemaking with those suffering. For bet…

With the rising demand around employee expectations, leaders will be challenged like never before to provide authentic, tailored workforce experiences that empower people to do their best work. Innovative solutions are gaining greater momentum, as employee experience emerges as a defining priority. Listen to hear why the heightened focus on employe…

Trey Whitney, Vice President of People Team at Splunk, joins the Rebel Leader Series to share how he invites people to experience themselves through stories, and how he uses a heart centered perspective to engage in all relationships. Episode Highlights: How wholeness is one of the ultimate gifts How to use leading from the heart to as a mantra to …

Kacy Fleming, Head of Global Well-being, joins the Rebel Leader Series to share her authentic journey to finding her purpose which required heart and hard work. In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides. Episode Highlights: How to be inspiring and inspired by others instead of just being a performer How eve…

Richard Bilodeau, Professor at University of Southern Maine, joins the Rebel Leader Series to share his professional journey and lessons learned as a Chemist, entrepreneur, and Professor at University of Southern Maine In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides. Episode Highlights: Explains how spending more…

How do leaders tackle all of today’s headwinds? For starters, leaders face a highly-competitive talent landscape, an exhausted, burned-out workforce with mental health at the forefront, along with the incessant pressure to continuously control costs in a (potential) economic downturn. At the same time, the demand for leadership development has neve…

Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer of The Granite Group, joins the Rebels Leader Series to share the art and science behind modernizing and changing HR for the better. In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides. Episode Highlights: How shifting to a Growth Mindset can change your life, personally and …

Benjamin Higgins, Co-Founder of Generous International and veteran of ABC’s hit series The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, joins the Rebels Leader Series to share his journey of finding a way to use his “gifted” platform for good and how he aims to bring light, energy, and an intentional message of connection and hope in everything he does. In conve…

Jake Merriman, former CEO at Abundant.is, joins the Rebels Leader Series to openly and poignantly share his journey in finding his ‘true north.” It is an unexpected path with new, interesting realizations we can all use. In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides. Episode Highlights: How (& where) spiritua…

In this episode of our Rebels Leader Series, Andrew Sykes, CEO of Habits At Work, provides a powerful tale of how his youth and being an immigrant has ended up shaping his outlook on business today. In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides. Episode Highlights: Through his experience of privileged guilt, …

Joe Mechlinski, CEO of SHIFT, joins our Rebels Leader Series and offers strategic insights on how to find a viable path in the face of adversity. In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides. Episode Highlights: How to find your way in the face of adversity The effects of behavioral conditioning How do you giv…

Kudos to this Rebels guest for initiating a massive nationwide project, known as the Grand Challenge, to end the persistent stigma around mental health issues. As a professor of leadership and management courses, as well as his scholarly role with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute (University of Utah), Glen has a distinct understanding on how pe…

Living in 13 different countries with deep experience across 7 industries, Sissi has enjoyed a wide variety of cultures and quickly learned people are not linear. Tune in to discover Sissi's unique ideas to co-create, solve, and transform corporate issues into viable solutions - all while boosting an organization's culture. In conversation with: De…

Empathy is a super power, as Courtney has found in her rich journey of being a Master Coach. Empathy allows us be in a place of understanding vs. assuming, and expands into conversations that wouldn't otherwise have words. Discover in this conversation how you to hone your mind, your senses and be intentional, be tactical in the way you show up for…

As a trusted partner for over 60 years to the world’s most exciting employee-owned foodservice brands, the roots of Henny Penny's success actually stem from its culture. With his immense passion and leadership, Rob shows us what is truly takes to grow and sustain a successful company with a thriving culture that is fulfilling for every generation. …

We all set out to make a difference, live meaningful lives. Yet, for some of us, life can take turns and dictate our destiny. With the grief, tragedies, and illnesses our Rebels guest has faced, including his own cancer fight, Ben has found new purpose from the No One Dies Alone program to his own strategic HR initiatives. This conversation is sure…

Throughout her journey, Jean has experienced multiple times, in multiple ways what she describes as disruptive detours. In turning each corner, each detour has shed new light on her life and her life's path. Today, Jean has found her ultimate life of purpose through leading Virgin Unite, an entrepreneurial foundation that builds collectives, incuba…

The bigger themes of human flourishing and purpose are often lofty concepts and difficult to communicate, let alone truly attain. Not anymore with the words, insights, and faith-based inspiration in this conversation with personal development coach, communications expert, and seminary instructor Vaughn Kohler. And, as a recent cancer survivor, Vaug…

Roti's journey as a corporate leader is an impressive one, including the immense talent development strategies, workforce planning for organizational effectiveness, and DEI practices he successfully assembled for 130,000+ global employees at JPMorgan & Chase. Yet, through it all, you might be surprised to hear who one of Roti's biggest inspirations…

In organizations today, there are endless conversations on how to support the people aspect. This discussion will reveal lessons we can all use from a suite of successful CEOs — a success stemming from a culture of caring for their people. Listen in to hear what it takes — and what it means — to invest in your people, how to foster a strong workpla…

As a student of eastern and western philosophical traditions for 30 years, Carson is now on a personal mission to thoroughly scale compassion for the masses through the use of different technologies, touchpoints, and more. Check out what has influenced this mission - and how compassion positively impacts so many aspects of your own life's journey. …

Leaders often realize they don’t have all the answers. Yet, they have everyone looking to them. This “Rebels” episode explores the new pressures both the pandemic and the “Greats” brought on - and offers real wisdom on how to navigate this new landscape setting you, your organization, and your people up for a strong 2023! Panelists: John Ferguson, …

This 'Rebels With A Heart' episode is sure to fine-tune your leadership goals, skills, and tactics to take yourself, your career, and your people to the next level. With individual success from different areas, our Panel comes together with the perfect lens into the best attributes to be a successful people leader today, and for the future. Panelis…

This month’s ‘Rebels’ episode put the spotlight on the healthcare industry – and a much-needed evolution. There is no question moving forward healthcare systems will have to rely on innovation, fresh ideas, and out-of-the-box thinking to be sustainable. Listen in to learn more insights on this inevitable shakeup and what it means for our benefits, …

Robert Ellis has over 30 years of experience working with global companies—spanning startups, mid-stage, Fortune 500 giants, and non-profits— guiding leaders to take their impact to the next level at any stage of growth. His proven strength in coaching entrepreneurs and CEOs to become better leaders, think more strategically, create high-performing…

Estrella Parker's journey to heartfelt leadership started as a young child which initially led her to Computer Science, but over time she started doing more organizational development work. In that transition, she has found that in order to really engage people, you need to engage both their minds and hearts. Listen in to hear Estrella's journey to…

Mark C. Crowley Leadership Speaker, Consultant & Change Agent For Workplace Engagement & Culture, Author of "Lead From The Heart" With over 50mm people quitting jobs in the US in 2021 (& resignations on pace to set a new record in 2022), one thing’s emphatically clear: traditional leadership practices – methods that have been used to motivate workp…

Listen to this month’s ‘Rebels’ episode for the latest best practices and insights from our amazing people leaders! In today’s workplace, we’re facing a constant demand for faster, bigger results. In this episode, our Panel discusses how to better utilize your energy that will awaken a new, powerful force in yourself and shape your organizational o…

Listen to this month's 'Rebels' episode to hear the latest best practices and insights from our amazing people leaders! Learn how to create a people-centric workplace and how to nurture a culture where employees are treated as humans first. Let's empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work, where they find real purpose and true fulfil…

Jamie Naughton Henriod Culture Consultant and Advisor, RESPONSIBLE As Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Communications and Media at Zappos.com, and working alongside former CEO Tony Hsieh to bring to life his vision for a community-centric company culture and best-in-class customer service, Jamie was shown the importance of workplace culture and…

Kathleen Steffey CEO/Founder, Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search From being in the talent industry for 25 years, Kathleen has seen many shifts in the industry with the biggest shift occurring in the past couple of years. This change has allowed people to choose the organization they want to work for and is no longer just a place to work. Listen i…

Matt Arsenault VP of Corporate Development, Jamf As a Senior Strategic Executive known for thinking beyond the numbers, Matt believes that talent retention goes beyond just money. Listen in to hear Matt discuss how Corporate Development departments are finding that money is a driver but not the primary driver of an employee's happiness. In conversa…

Roderick Jefferson Senior Vice President, Enablement, PRO Unlimited Following a substantial personal life experience, Roderick's perspective and outlook on life shifted drastically. Listen in to hear how this experience made him question how much you are giving up for what you are gaining. In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief C…

Alain Hunkins CEO, Hunkins Leadership Group With a passion to kindle the fire of brilliance in individuals, teams and organizations to create a better world, listen in to hear Alain discuss why being human and having a more rich purposeful life is more valuable than any external possession. In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief …

Let's celebrate Pride Month! This conversation was around creating a workplace culture that is LGBTQ+ inclusive that goes beyond Pride Month and is a year-round commitment. Our panel of exemplar leaders discussed how to embrace inclusive and equitable practices to hire, support, and retain these individuals, recognizing and understanding the lived …

Brandon Writtenberry Vice President at Aon As the Vice President for a global consulting firm called Aon, and also the incoming Director for the New Mexico Society of Human Resources, Brandon strives to make an impact every day. Listen to hear why it is important to always bring it back to the 'why' and how to make an environment a 'get to' not a '…

Mary Grace Gardner Business Operations & Chief of Staff, Medical Safety and Innovation Intuitive As the Chief of Staff to executives in the medical device industry and Founder of The Young Professionista, listen in to hear how Mary Grace discusses the negative impacts of not recognizing the human and heart centered side of the people who are actual…

Arnaud Saint-Paul As a philanthropist and award-winning serial software, finance, and social impact entrepreneur for more than 20 years, Arnaud has been traveling throughout the world to study the different religions and philosophies in his relentless quest to understand himself. His life purpose is now to open billions of hearts and help them find…