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“At Starbucks, we aren't in the coffee business serving people, we're in the people business serving coffee.” Jennifer Morales, director of Technology Strategy and Partner Engagement at Starbucks, is one of many people in the organization striving to make the company an inclusive and diverse people-first workplace. In this episode, she and director of Information Security Shawn Harris discuss the initiatives they’re implementing to create a culture that allows their partners (employees) to flourish and feel a sense of community. As you listen, you’ll be reminded of the power of words on both a macro and micro level and learn why you should be looking for culture “add” instead of culture “fit”. Book Recommendations: The CISO Evolution by Matthew Sharp and Kyriakos “Rock” Lambros Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Additional Resources: Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

During Wilson Jones’s tenure as CEO of Oshkosh Corporation, he led the charge to adopt a people-first culture. “Performing cultures are good but performing around healthy cultures are even better.”  This episode is presented by Performa (now EUA), a purpose-driven architecture and engineering firm. As you listen, you’ll quickly understand why, even though he’s retired, CEOs keep calling Wilson for advice on how to shift their cultures. First and foremost, Wilson says if the desire for change isn’t genuine, if leadership doesn’t model the behavior, and if the suggestions don’t come from the bottom up, it won’t happen. As the conversation unfolds, you’ll learn how this culture shift began with listening to front-line employees and acting on their desire to be engaged, developed and connected. You’ll also learn how lasting culture change happens through building relationships so your team feels like they’re doing meaningful work with people who care. You’ll also hear their journey of creating a new global head

Megan Nail, Vice President of Total Rewards Practice at NFP, works with companies to help them create unique and meaningful rewards packages to attract and retain talent. In this episode, Megan discusses the dramatic changes rewards strategies have undergone and explains why it’s an opportunity for organizations to get creative. Listen to learn how to customize your employee benefits offerings. Along the way, Megan will share some of the most tantalizing offerings she’s seeing right now.  Book Recommendation:  The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides  Additional Resources:  Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com 

John Qualls, the CEO and President of Purpose HQ, is the inventor of the Purpose Gap Matrix which helps teams find the exact gaps as individuals in their roles and as a whole. In this episode, John shares his mindset around purpose at work and the key components he has found to give employees a meaningful work experience. Listen to learn how your team pinpoint gaps and take meaningful action towards crafting their ideal work experience. Book Recommendations: Give and Take by Adam Grant Giant Under the Snow by John Gordon Additional Resources: Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com  

  Ira Wolfe is a passionate thought leader on workforce trends who has emerged as one of HR’s most visionary thinkers. He constantly challenges preconceptions related to what it takes to attract, select, manage, and retain top talent. In this episode, Ira explains the importance of adaptability and why this skill is a core component to effective and healthy leadership in 2022. Book Recommendations: The Perfect Labor Storm* by Ira Wolfe Paradigms* by Joel Barker Humanity* by Jonathan Glover Additional Resources: Ira’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS7HA986X8M Ira’s Podcast Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geeks-geezers-and-googlization-show/id1115530408 Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

Brian McComak is a diversity and inclusion consultant, speaker, author, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in diversity and inclusion, HR company culture, change management, communications, and employee experience. He's the Founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity, a consulting firm that cultivates and champions, inclusive workplace cultures, and human-centered leadership. He's also the author of Humanity in the Workplace, a blueprint for building an inclusive and equitable company culture that will be released in 2022. In this episode, Brian guides us through a conversation about reframing DEI in the workplace. Employees view the workplace differently now versus ten years ago, and it's up to great leaders to implement practices to champion inclusive workplace cultures and a human-centered leadership approach. Listen to this conversation with Brian to understand what steps you can take to reframe the conversation in your organization and increase representation at all levels of a business. Addi

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. To celebrate the new year we have Kate Volman bringing you some inspiration. Listen as she talks about pursuing your creative side. Follow to get your Monday Fired up.

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Oscar and Kiya Frazier bring the fire today with a discussion around using Introspective Analysis to define clearer goals. Follow to get your Monday fired up.

We've got a special bonus episode for you today talking about the new journey Gut+Science has been on this year. You've probably heard us talk a lot about the PeopleForward Network, but you might still be wondering, "What is it?" In this bonus episode, Nikki talks with Rachel Downey, President and Founder of Share Your Genius, the PeopleForward Network's podcast partner, to help explain the network and how you can get engaged in 2022. Additional Resources: Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Oscar and Kiya Frazier bring the fire today with a discussion around how to get through the forming, storming, norming, performing phases to reach high-performing status for your team(s). Follow to get your Monday fired up.

In the best of times or in the worst of times, everyone remembers what it feels like to be seen, heard, and understood. It’s in those moments of human connection that shape the healthcare experience. The PeopleForward Network is excited to announce, Moments Move Us, a people-first podcast hosted by leader, healthcare advocate, and CEO of Wambi, Rebecca Metter. On this show, take a step back in time to reflect on when you experienced authentic connection while hearing the stories of exceptional leaders and the moments that inspired them. Listen to the first episode with Dr. Shereef Elnahal, President and CEO of University Hospital in Newark, as he shares how trust can lead to incredible progress. 

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Oscar and Kiya Frazier bring the fire today with a discussion around creating the agility needed to adapt and adjust to market demands within your target market.  Follow to get your Monday fired up.

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Oscar and Kiya Frazier bring the fire today with a discussion around leading other leaders. When a leader is called to lead other leaders, how do you: Establish a level of authority that still recognizes the others as leaders. Create a direction for the group that leaders can follow Delegate tasks in a way that doesn’t place other leaders in a seemingly subordinate role.  Follow to get your Monday Fired up.

You get out what you put in. The same thing goes for those you lead. That's why Claire David, Chief People and Culture Officer at CareVet, says you should be intentional about creating personal, not just transactional, relationships with those you work with. Claire was fortunate enough to find herself working for someone who invested in her success without ever expecting anything in return. Knowing someone had faith in her led Claire to work harder and pushed her to be a better employee. Take a listen to Be Worth* Following, a new podcast under PeopleForward Network, to learn about the importance of focusing on the success of others and how that can pay off in numerous unexpected ways.

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Our question for you today: How do you do better work - work that is meaningful to you? Follow to get your Monday Fired up.

Bob Chapman was recently named number three CEO in the world. He is very intentional about using his platform to build a better world. Bob's impact on the world has been massive, and it all centers around learning to care first. Bob says, "Business could be the most powerful force for good in the world if leaders would embrace the awesome responsibility of leadership. Caring for people and giving them meaning, purpose, and fulfillment through their work is not in disharmony with creating value." Listen as Bob breaks down how leaders can embrace the responsibility and create an immediate impact. Book Recommendations: The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman Additional Resources: Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Our question for you today: What thoughts can you channel to accomplish your goals? Follow to get your Monday Fired up.

Stephen Shedletzky (AKA "Shed") wakes up every day to engage with people in meaningful ways, connect with depth, and live and inspire a more fulfilled world. He supports humble leaders. Those who know they are both part of problems they experience and a part of the solutions they create. Those who intend to put their people and purpose. Shed is a speaker, thought leader, executive coach, and advisor. In this episode he shares his insights on how to create a "speak-up" culture and how it can transform organizations. Book Recommendations: Permission to Screw Up by Kristen Hadeed Primed to Perform by Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor Additional Resources: Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Our question for you today: What's your superpower? Follow to get your Monday Fired up.

Have you heard about spiritual intelligence or SQ? It's a powerful component to the work in EQ or emotional intelligence. Amy Lynn Durham is the founder of Create Magic at Work and a UC Berkeley certified executive coach. She teaches the 21 skills associated with spiritual intelligence and has witnessed the magic of the two of these practices. In this episode, listen as she shares how SQ and EQ together can make a huge impact on human lives and how they can be an agent for workplace change. Book Recommendations: Creating Affluence by Deepak Chopra Additional Resources: Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com