Work Positive podcast guests share strategies and tactics, real-life stories, and case studies that focus on how you can attract top talent and reduce team turnover. The host of the Work Positive podcast, Dr. Joey Faucette, is an executive coach, culture architect, and best-selling author. His latest book, Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition, is the manifesto for developing your positive work culture. Listen to the Work Positive podcast if you: want to attract top talent desire t ...
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Winning the Game of Work is a podcast for high-achievers who recognize that being smart and hard-working are simply table stakes in today's competitive workplace. Executive Coach, Author, and Host Terry McDougall interviews business leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, authors, and thought leaders on the unwritten rules of what it takes to lead a happy and successful career. This insightful podcast continues the meaningful work that was started with the Amazon best-selling book Winn ...
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Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!
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EP 143 | The Marco Polo Culture Revolution | Dr. Joey Faucette
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56:10Are you blind to what teams actually look like today, or are you still hallucinating about the "good ole days" of everyone in the same physical space? Transform your distributed team from survival mode to thriving success on this special LinkedIn Live episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Dr. Joey reveals his groundbreaking M…
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EP 146 | The Physics of Business Momentum | Chip Higgins
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37:24How do you escape the gravity of business challenges and achieve the sustainable momentum that transforms your work culture from ordinary to extraordinary? Discover the revolutionary blend of physics and business strategy on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Chip Higgins, author of "The Bizzics Way: Powering Your Sma…
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You Are Your Greatest Work: It's Time To Stop Performing Success And Start Living Your Opus with Janine Mathó
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32:07This week, we welcome award-winning global learning executive and author Jeanine Mathó to People First. Jeanine shares her deeply personal journey from the height of corporate success through burnout and loss — only to emerge with a powerful new vision for what lasting success can truly look and feel like. In this conversation, Jeanine introduces h…
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EP 145 | The Human Centered Team | Glenn Akramoff
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32:33How do you break free from the false choice between focusing on profits versus people and create a work environment where both thrive together? Transform toxic team dynamics into human-centered success on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Glenn Akramoff, author of "The Human Centered Team," shares how his personal ex…
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Episode 144 | Three Permissions That Transform Leadership | Robyn White
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35:12What would happen if you stopped talking to yourself like your worst enemy and started giving yourself permission to lead from the inside out? Transform your inner critic into your greatest coach on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Robyn White, author and creator of the Boss Yourself First movement, reveals the thre…
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The Psychology of Connection at Work: The Science Behind Connection, and What Leaders Can Do About It Today Dr. Bobbi Wegner
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24:38We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Bobbi Wegner—psychologist, Harvard lecturer, and founder of GROOPS—to People First!. With her unique blend of clinical and organizational psychology, Bobbi shares how leaders can evolve from taskmasters to team coaches by leveraging simple psychological tools that drive connection, performance, and well-being. In a wor…
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EP 142 | Creating Winnable Games at Work | Colin Hahn
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33:26How do you create a work environment where every team member feels like they're playing a winnable game instead of fighting an impossible battle? Transform performance management from frustrating compliance to empowering growth on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Colin J. Hahn, experienced OD leader and Franklin Cov…
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You’re the Boss: Now What? Power, Pressure, and Leading with Losing Yourself with Sabina Nawaz
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33:50This week, Morag sits down with Sabina Nawaz—executive coach, former Microsoft executive, and author of You Are the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need. Sabina brings a sharp, compassionate lens to the messy reality of leadership—especially how pressure, not power, causes even the best bosses to behave badly. From lessons learne…
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EP 141 | Transformative Insights That Will Change How You Lead | Dr. Joey Faucette
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20:23What if the most complex work environment in history actually holds the simplest solutions for creating extraordinary cultures? Discover the revolutionary insights that connect five generations, AI transformation, and authentic leadership on this master class episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Dr. Joey synthesizes wisdom f…
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Leadership Isn't One-Size-Fits-All: Using Situational Leadership ® To Build Trust, Flexibility & Results with Suzie Bishop
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26:55We’re excited to welcome Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development at the Center for Leadership Studies and member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches community. In this episode, Suzie shares how the timeless model of Situational Leadership is being reimagined for today's workplace—and why trust, adaptability, and honest feedback loops …
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EP 140 | It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal | Lora Cheadle
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33:51How do you move from exhaustion to excitement when your work culture feels like it betrays your deepest expectations? Transform burnout into breakthrough on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Lora Cheadle, attorney, TEDx speaker, and creator of the Life Choreography Burnout Recovery Method, reveals why most burnout re…
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EP 139 | The Art of Bending Time | Michelle Niemeyer
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36:50How might your perception of work-life balance be limiting your ability to create authentic connections and sustained productivity in your professional environment? Discover how to transform burnout into breakthrough on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Michelle Niemeyer, former attorney turned transformational coach…
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EP 138 | Why Nobody Wants to Work for You | Ryan Englin
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32:54What specific changes could you make to your hiring and onboarding process that would make candidates excited to work for your company rather than dreading the experience? Discover why the "labor shortage" is actually a leadership problem on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Ryan Englin, author of "Hire Better People…
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EP 137 | Employment Law Culture Mistakes | Gary Martoccio
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29:46What legal risks might be hiding in your daily management practices that could undermine the positive work culture you're working so hard to create? Discover how to navigate employment law while creating genuinely positive professional relationships on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Gary Martoccio, employment atto…
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Ep136 | The Mental Health Crisis Every Leader Must Address Now | Anne Grady
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45:28How effectively is your organization addressing the mental health challenges that one in three of your employees will face? Discover how to build genuine resilience in yourself and your team on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Anne Grady, bestselling author and resilience expert, shares powerful insights on creating…
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EP135 | Flexible Leadership In An Era Of Unprecedented Uncertainty | Kevin Eikenberry
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32:36How effectively are you adapting your leadership approach to meet the challenges of our increasingly uncertain world? Discover how to break free from rigid leadership identities on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Kevin Eikenberry, author of "Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence," revea…
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EP 134 | Crafting Messages that Move People | Alejandra Ramirez
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30:37How effectively does your organization's internal messaging connect with your employees' heads, hearts, and hands? Discover how to transform your workplace communication strategy on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Alejandra Ramirez, founder of Ready Cultures, shares her powerful 3H Framework that helps organization…
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EP 133 | Five Leadership Promises That Keep Professionals From Leaving | Dr. Roger Gerard
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35:10How effectively are you balancing standardization with professional autonomy in your organization? Discover the delicate balance between structure and freedom that professionals need to thrive on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Dr. Roger Gerard, author of "Lead With Purpose" and "Owning the Room," shares his five l…
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How effectively are you and your organization developing adaptability to thrive in today's rapidly changing work culture? Discover why adaptability intelligence (AQ) has become the #1 predictor of employability on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Ira Wolfe, a globally recognized thought leader on the future of work,…
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Any Dumbass Can Do It: Why Dumbassery Might Be Your Leadership Superpower with Garry Ridge
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30:54We’re thrilled to welcome back Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company and author of Any Dumb Ass Can Do It. Known for his bold authenticity and signature Aussie wisdom, Garry dives into how embracing “dumbassery” is actually the key to unlocking great leadership, building cultures of belonging, and sending people home happy. With stories r…
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EP 131 | Leveraging Natural Talents That Create Workplace Joy
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34:36How effectively are your team members using their natural talents and strengths in their daily work? Discover how to unleash the power of strengths-based leadership on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Lisa Cummings, founder and CEO of Lead Through Strengths, shares practical insights on how focusing on what's alread…
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EP 130 | Help Your Team Reimagine Their Professional Future
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35:21How effectively are you helping your team members envision what's truly possible for their growth and development within your organization? Discover how to create a leadership approach that helps team members reimagine their potential on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Ashley Rudolph, a leadership expert whose insi…
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How effectively does your workplace culture identify and address hidden agendas that undermine transparency and productivity? Discover how to create a more authentic, transparent workplace on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Wendy Sellers, known as "The HR Lady," brings her 30+ years of experience and no-nonsense ap…
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Emotionally Charged Leadership: Managing Emotions, Stress, and Leadership Expectations in Today's Workplace with Dina Denham Smith
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31:20In this episode of the People First Podcast, we sit down with executive coach Dina Denham Smith to explore the power of emotional agility in leadership. Dina shares how leaders can navigate change with confidence, break free from stress patterns, and foster genuine emotional awareness at work. From managing toxic positivity to understanding the min…
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EP 128 | Humanize Leadership with Generative AI
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34:52How could your leadership be augmented to thrive in a world that's becoming increasingly brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible? Discover how to harness the power of generative AI to become a more effective, human-centered leader on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Futurists Bob Johansen and Jeremy Kirshb…
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EP 127 | The Hidden Power of Employee Recognition That Transforms Workplaces
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34:12How effectively are you recognizing your employees in ways that truly matter to them? Discover why recognition is the foundation of a positive work culture on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Dr. Bob Nelson, considered the leading advocate for employee recognition worldwide, shares powerful insights on how meaningfu…
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Small Hinges, Big Results: Transform Toxic Culture to High Performance with Dr. Joey Faucette
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30:42This week on People First, we’re joined by Dr. Joey Faucette, a culture architect, certified executive coach, and best-selling author of Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition. Dr. Joey helps organizations shift from a toxic “Kevin Culture” to a positive work culture that fuels engagement, productivity, and profits. His insights have been …
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EP 126 | Here Come The Girls With Leadership Skills Anyone Can Learn
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39:11How might your organization benefit from embracing the leadership qualities that women naturally bring to the workplace? Discover a groundbreaking forecast for economic transformation on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Dr. Don Barden, author of "Here Come the Girls," shares his pioneering research on why women are …
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How can your organization leverage AI to transform human connections and make work culture communication more personal? Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing human resource management on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Juan Betancourt, CEO of Human Intelligence, returns to share groundbreaking ins…
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Better Together: Building Relationships that Drive Success with Dave MacDonald
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27:58This week on People First, we welcome Dave MacDonald, Owner and President of Better Together Group. Built on Zig Ziglar’s philosophy—"If you help enough other people get what they want, you will get what you want"—Better Together Group helps businesses increase productivity and profitability by hiring the right people while ensuring job candidates …
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How intentionally are you developing yourself to create the culture your organization needs? Discover the direct connection between leadership development and organizational culture on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Christian Muntean, author of "Train to Lead," reveals how the personal growth journey of leaders di…
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EP 123 | How to Recognize and Prevent Employee Burnout
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36:55How effectively does your organization support your team members in achieving sustainable success while preventing burnout? Learn how to create a work environment where sustainable success flourishes on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Mel Kettle, author and host of This Connected Life podcast, shares powerful insig…
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The Power of People: Connecting Culture with Revenue with Mindy Honcoop
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25:43This week on People First, we welcome Mindy Honcoop, a seasoned people leader, HR advisor, and the founder of Agile in HR. With over 24 years of experience optimizing organizational success, Mindy helps leaders align culture with revenue strategy through advising, workshops, and speaking engagements. Here are some key takeaways you won’t want to mi…
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EP 122 | Transform Business as Usual to Business as Unusual
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35:24How can you create space for meaningful culture change in your organization? Create sustainable transformation on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Joyce Wilson-Sanford and Bob Stapleton share their down-to-earth approach to leadership development and culture change through real stories of successful organizational t…
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EP 121 | Make Fun the Right Choice at Work
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41:06How can you unleash more fun and passion in your work culture? Create an environment where energy and enjoyment fuel success on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Joel Zeff, author of "Make the Right Choice" and improvisational comedy expert, shares how to lead with passion and elevate your team through the power of f…
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The Art of Listening: Why Voice, Preparation, and Connection Make all the Difference with Stephen George
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21:44This week on People First, we welcome Stephen George, a seasoned voice actor, audio professional, and broadcast producer with more than a decade of experience in the field. As a key member of Twin Flames Studios, Stephen has helped countless authors bring their words to life through expertly produced audiobooks. His mission? To guide authors throug…
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EP 120 | One Drop of Poison Can Kill Your Company
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36:06What ripple effects do toxic leaders create in your organization? Create a healthier work environment on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Sean Lemson, author of "One Drop of Poison" and founder of Motivated Outcomes, shares powerful insights about how one bad leader can slowly kill your company - and what to do abou…
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EP 119 | Transform Change Management Through People
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37:25How do you transform tools and technology into meaningful change that empowers your teams? Create lasting change through employee empowerment on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Lior Arussy, author of "Dare to Author" and expert in customer experience transformation, shares how to make change initiatives succeed by …
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Transforming How We Leave Jobs: Why the Two Weeks Notice is Outdated and What to Do Instead With Robert Glazer
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29:12This week on People First, we’re thrilled to welcome back Robert Glazer, founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing, and a best-selling author. Robert’s new book, Rethinking Two Weeks Notice: Changing the Way Employees Leave Companies for the Better, reimagines how professional relationships can end with…
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EP 118 | Transform Culture Through Business Storytelling
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34:09How effectively does your company story inspire and instruct teams to excel? Create a culture of authentic connection on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua, international storytelling coach and speaker, shares powerful insights about using stories to build psychological safety and drive po…
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EP 117 | Make Greatness Easy Through Group Learning
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38:16How easy does your company make it for team members to achieve their full potential? Create a work culture where excellence flourishes on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Francie Jain, founder of Terawatt, shares innovative approaches to making personal development accessible and impactful through group coaching. Li…
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The Courage to Shine: Discover your inner power, polish your brilliance, and lead with confidence with Heather R. Younger
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27:55This week on People First, we’re thrilled to welcome Heather Younger back to the show! Heather is the CEO of Employee Fanatix, a TEDx speaker, a three-time best-selling author, and a LinkedIn Learning course partner. Her latest book, The Art of Self Leadership: Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead Yourself, is a guide to uncovering your …
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EP 116 | Transform Your Work Culture: Season 3 Insights
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35:08What transformative culture insights have emerged from Season 3's first quarter? Celebrate and learn from the Work Positive Podcast's first quarter of Season 3 on this special episode. Dr. Joey Faucette shares powerful insights from recent guests who've helped make this show among the Top 5% of all podcasts and Top 1% in its category. Listen as Dr.…
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From silos to synergy: the power of co-development action learning with Nathalie Sabourin and Ron Cheshire
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31:52This week on People First, we welcome Nathalie Sabourin and Ron Cheshire, co-authors of the groundbreaking book Co-Development Action Learning for Business. Drawing from decades of leadership and coaching expertise, Nathalie and Ron share how their CAL (Co-Development Action Learning) methodology is transforming the way leaders and teams innovate, …
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EP 115 | Unlock the Culture Code for Peak Teams
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37:53Transform your work culture and actualize your teams on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Dr. Will Sparks, author of Actualized Teamwork and Distinguished Chair at Queens University, shares powerful insights from 30 years of research on what drives optimal team performance. Listen as Dr. Joey and Dr. Will explore: ☀️…
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EP 114 | What’s the State of Your Company’s Heart?
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39:03What’s the emotional climate like in your work culture? Discover how to understand and address the decline in well-being within your organization on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Joshua Freedman, CEO of Six Seconds and leader of the world's largest emotional intelligence study, shares eye-opening insights from the State of the Heart Re…
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How to have career conversations employees want with Julie Winkle Giulioni
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22:52This week on People First, we’re joined by Julie Winkle Giulioni, a workplace growth champion and best-selling author. Julie helps leaders and organizations unlock talent and potential through meaningful career development. Her latest work, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Still Want (now in its…
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Create a work culture where people thrive and business flourishes on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Tom Oxley, mental health expert and founder of Bamboo Mental Health, shares powerful insights from his work transforming organizations through human-centered leadership. Listen as Dr. Joey and Tom explore: ☀️ Why so…
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Is your leadership team spending more time with keyboards than people? Discover how to move beyond basic engagement to create true career fulfillment on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Rich "The HR Guy" Salon, dubbed "Chief Engagement Officer" and recognized by CNN as a "superhero of the economy," shares powerful i…
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Navigating Leadership Isolation: A Journey of Leadership and Listening with Jonathan Bennett
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30:35This week on People First, we sit down with Jonathan Bennett, an advisor and executive coach specializing in helping purpose-driven leaders navigate their toughest challenges. With career-spanning roles as a CEO, board member, and founder, Jonathan brings a wealth of experience in social purpose, governance, strategy, and communications. His unique…
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