Gut + Science - Real Talk With Ceos On Culture, Data, And Decision-making

The pandemic made a huge impact on all of us. We've changed and that means our workplace cultures must change as well. Take a listen as Brian dives into how the last few years have evolved the way folks show up to work, influenced their expectations of company culture, and shaped the role of leading in today's workplaces. Additional Resources: Hummingbird Humanity Website: https://hummingbirdhumanity.com/ Find Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmccomak/

Karin Volo didn’t become the CEO and Chief Joy Bringer at Evoloshen, a personal and organizational development expert, an international best-selling author, and an inspirational speaker by normal circumstances. Her success was born from a nightmare. In 2006, Karin’s life suddenly came to a crashing halt when she was arrested for fraud and was forced to sit in prison for 1,352 days. For almost four years, Karin was determined to stay positive, and when she was released, she understood that her purpose in life was to teach others how to do the same. In this episode, Karin explains how her work combines what she learned and her experience working in the corporate world. Once her name was cleared, Karin began to dig into research around what makes people hate their jobs so she could define the strategies needed to create workplaces people love and can therefore thrive in. Listen in to hear the five culture keys Karin has identified and outlined in her book, Engage!. Along the way, you’ll learn how to define, sca

The most effective means of increasing engagement and retention, regardless of industry, is to bring people back to their why to help them fall back in love with their work. The healthcare industry has been hit with repeated challenges over the last few years, and it has taken a significant toll on its workers. Joyce Batcheller, an innovative healthcare leader and Executive Nurse Advisor, says there are key actions leaders can take to make their teams proud of their work so they can feel fulfilled. That, in turn, reminds them that the reason they got into the profession was a good one. Listen in to hear Joyce and our special co-host Chrissy Burke, Managing Partner at HireUp Leadership, break down how to bring joy and pride back into the workplace through recognition and celebration. Book Recommendation: The Leadership Trajectory by Dr. Patricia S. Yoder-Wise, Karren Kowalski, and Susan Sportsman Additional Resources: Find out more about the Texas Nurses Association Find out more about The Nurses Legacy Inst

The Gut + Science team has a big heart for healthcare, and this year we’re partnering with HireUp Leadership so we can continue to pour into the amazing workers in the industry. In this episode, the Founder of HireUp Brad Pantoskey, and Chrissy Burke, a Managing Partner of the organization, share the company’s story and values. HireUp is a healthcare staffing company that was founded through a desire : to improve patient care, give back to the community, and provide tools and resources to empower healthcare leaders. Listen in to hear how they’re achieving their goals by doing the right things for the right reasons and leaning into deeply personal relationships to move them forward. Additional Resources: Follow HireUp on Linkedin Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

“Communication, consistency, dedication, and trust are all key when it comes to engagement and they all fall under connection.” Kindra Maples, Founder and Owner of Culture Crush Business LLC, says when leaders take time to build authentic connections with their people, everything else falls into place. In this episode, Kindra shares the behavior-based relationship lessons she learned from working with animals and explains how they apply to people. Listen in to learn how to be a more supportive, human-centered, and intentional leader who creates connections that last a lifetime. Book Recommendation: Unfu*k Yourself by Gary John Bishop Additional Resources: Check out The Culture Crush Business Podcast Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

Angela Marshlek, Director of Training and Organizational Development at Bassett Mechanical, is passionate about leadership and personal growth. In her role, she guides leaders on their journey to self-awareness, empowering them to break free from self-preservation and unlock their hidden potential. In this episode, Angela explains why self-awareness is key to being a better leader. Listen in as she shares insights on how to slow down and ask better questions to understand yourself and others more deeply and connect in more meaningful ways. Book Recommendation: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown Additional Resources: Get in touch with Basset Mechanical through Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or email - info@bassettmechanical.com Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

Everyone can and should be a part of the conversation about diverse, equitable, & inclusive workplace environments.  It's important that folks that have privilege or power because of what they look like are in the rooms where these conversations are being had in order to change the systems so that all of us have the opportunity to thrive. In this episode, Brian offers his suggestions on how to bring the men in your workplace into these conversations. Additional Resources: Hummingbird Humanity Website: https://hummingbirdhumanity.com/ Find Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmccomak/

“When you show up as a loving leader, you help people be the best they can be.” Dr. Sylvain Trepanier, SVP and System Chief Nursing Officer at Providence, says if you want your team to trust you and feel supported enough to reach their potential, it takes a loving leadership approach. In this episode, Syl and our guest host, David Black, discuss the deliberate behaviors Syl practices so he can show up authentic, honest, and fully present. Along the way, you’ll learn about his daily rituals to stay grateful and intentionally inspire those around him. Book Recommendation: Love Plus Work by Marcus Marcus Buckingham Additional Resources: Check out Dr. Syl’s Website Connect with Dr. Syl on Facebook Connect with David Black Find out more about Even Health and their platform Cabana Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

What a year it's been! Gut+ Science host Nikki Lewallen Gregory reflects on an amazing year of challenges, wins, and accomplishments. She opens up the conversation to her team at PeopleForward Network - get to know the team leading the way in meaningful work, sharing what they are grateful for and looking forward to in 2023. Additional Resources: Check out the episode with Michelle Cirocco Read “The Dash Poem” by Linda Ellis Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

Leaders who take a people-first approach actively create a desirable work experience that considers and fulfills the needs of your most important asset: your people. This includes your team, your vendors, and trusted business relationships. Chris Allaire, CEO and Founder at Averity is the epitome of a people-first leader. He built a company that pioneers a change in the recruiting industry by providing an unparalleled experience with everyone they interact with. Learn how Chris is on a mission to build the best company to work for in the US.

This time of the year isn't always a magical time for people, but it is essential to remember to keep humans at the center while navigating this time of the year. Brian shares tips for being inclusive and mindful during the holiday and end-of-year season as people practice different faiths and deal with mental health. Brian also announced that he will return as a diversity, equity, and inclusion content contributor in 2023 for Gut + Science.  

Mona Veiseh, the CEO of NuWest Healthcare, has been instrumental in the company's 500% growth year-over-year for the last three years. What’s helped drive their success is Mona’s passion for helping her team members find and develop what she calls their individual superpowers. In this episode, Mona and Brandon Miller, CEO of 34 Strong, share how they’ve worked closely to build a strengths-based foundation for NuWest Healthcare. Listen in to learn where strong values factor into the equation and hear how to build an effective team using a common language and a resilience-rooted mindset.

Wanting to make people feel like who they are and what they do matters is common sense, but not common practice. Zach Mercurio is an author, keynote speaker, consultant, and researcher specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, mattering, and positive organizational development. In this episode, Zach joins us to share the data that proves mattering is a primal need that never goes away but is often overlooked. Listen in to learn simple, actionable practices you can use to make your team members feel noticed, affirmed, and needed. If you can do that, you can create highly effective work environments rooted in trust and connection. Book Recommendation: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Additional Resources: Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

“Take accountability, make great suggestions, and be part of the solution.” That’s Dr. Angelo Venditti’s approach to supporting the well-being of his team members. As Chief Nurse Executive, Chief Patient Experience Officer, and EVP for Patient Care Services for Temple Health, Angelo is passionate about empowering people to play a key role in the quality of their employee experience. In this episode, Angelo, and our guest host, Michelle Doran from CCA, discuss how to provide your teams with the tools and services they need so they can take ownership of their workplace experience. Listen in to learn about coaching and encouraging people in a way that shows while challenges may exist in their professional journeys, they aren’t insurmountable. Book Recommendation: Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin Additional Resources: Connect with Dr. Angelo Venditti: angelo.venditti@tuhs.temple.edu Learn more about CCA: https://ccainc.com  Listen to Cy Wakeman’s Episodes on Conscious Habit Learn more about the PeopleFo

People connect to personal and professional brands best through the stories they tell. Can you clearly convey who you are, what you do, and why you do it? As Founder and CEO of Mojo UP, Travis Brown helps people communicate this every day. In this episode, Travis breaks down not only the importance of knowing your story on a deep level but also how to identify and leverage it. Along the way, Travis loops in the roles authenticity and vulnerability play in getting your brand out there. Listen in to hear about his people-first leadership brand and how he brings it to life through his actions. Book Recommendation: Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf Atomic Habits by James Clear Additional Resources: Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

How we work has changed drastically over the last couple of years, but one thing will always be true regardless of the work environment: you need to build trust with the people you lead. Leaders need to meet the people they lead with empathy and compassion and be able to hold people accountable so that people can show up fully as humans. Trust builds in a workplace that nurtures psychological safety and where one's humanity is fully acknowledged. In this episode, Brian shares his insights and suggestions for cultivating trust in a remote workplace.

What two components contribute most to work satisfaction, engagement, and well-being? Meaning and joy. Dr. Lee Galuska, Executive Director at UCLA Health, believes that when people have meaning in their work, it brings them a sense of joy. In this episode, Dr. Galuska, and our guest host, Michelle Doran, shed light on the tools and systems necessary to create healthy workplaces where people can flourish professionally and personally. Listen in the hear concrete examples for leaning into work that is full of purpose and how to get proactive about preventing burnout. Book Recommendation: The Works of Brené Brown Additional Resources: Check out Dr. Galuska’s research on meaning and joy: article one, article two, article three Get your copy of The Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

There are multiple components involved in getting and staying healthy, and they’re all intertwined. Howard Cleveland and Meg Crosby, Co-Founders of PeopleCap Advisors, have created a people-first business strategy that uses the same philosophy. In this episode, Howard and Meg share the six imperatives for creating a successful people strategy and dive deep on elevating talent. Listen in to hear their insights on developing a healthy organization by getting clear on your goals, not by biting off more than you can chew. Book Recommendation: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. Additional Resources: Contact Howard: howard.cleveland@peoplecap.com Contact Meg: meg.crosby@peoplecap.com Learn more about the Six Imperatives: https://www.peoplecap.com/six-imperatives Learn more about The Growth Gauntlet: https://www.peoplecap.com/growth-gauntlet Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

Eric Thomas is the VP and Chief Diversity Equity Inclusion Officer at Genesys. In his role, he is passionate about not only bringing DEI to the company but getting employees involved as well.  In this episode, Eric shares his journey of leading the entire organization's newly incorporated DEI strategy to lead systemic change. He’s focused on building something that will outlast his him and leave a lasting impact. Along the way, you’ll learn why data and teamwork are crucial to its success. Book Recommendation:  4,000 Weeks by Oliver Berkman Additional Resources:  Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-eric/  Learn more about Genesys: https://www.genesys.com/  Eric’s Blog: https://www.genesys.com/blog/author?auth=797 Le​​arn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com 

Michael Goebel, the Chief Executive Officer of Parker Adventist Hospital, knows a supportive culture is necessary to create a thriving workplace, especially in healthcare. In this episode, Michael and special co-host John Levy, President of CCA, dig into how to build and sustain a supportive culture. Both of these experts have worked in the healthcare industry for many years and share their learnings to help organizations move their people forward. Book Recommendation: The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan The SPEED of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal Good to Great by Jim Collins Additional Resources: Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlevycca/ Learn more about CCA: https://ccainc.com/ Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-goebel-49313711/ Learn more about Parker Adventist Hospital: https://www.centura.org/location/parker-adventist-hospital Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com