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 insights from his 25 years in HR leadership at companies like The Home Depot, Penske, and Lowe's. Listen as Dr. Joey and Rich explore: ☀️ How to create a culture where work feels like play ☀️ The seven stages of the employee lifecycle and why each matters ☀️ Why building relationships matters more than managing tasks ☀️ Simple ways to show appreciation that don't cost money ☀️ The connection between career purpose and fulfillment Rich transforms organizations by helping leaders focus on people over processes. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Connect with Rich "The HR Guy" Salon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-salon-sphr-shrm-scp/ Visit his website: https://www.ownershipconnection.com/ Get his books:  Unleashing Your Career: Thirty-One Insights Devoted To Your Professional Journey https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unleashing-Your-Career-Thirty-One-Professional/dp/B0CZ3T2P9J Career Trust: Fifty-Two Doses of Reality To Help You Find Career Fulfillment https://www.amazon.com/Career-Trust-Fifty-Two-Reality-Fulfillment/dp/B0B6XSD2K4   #CareerFulfillment #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #PositiveWorkCulture #ServantLeadership #PeopleFirst #CareerPurpose #OrganizationalSuccess #TeamDevelopment #WorkLifeFulfillment #HumanResources #SHRM   🎙️ Love the Work Positive Podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others grow people and profits with a positive work culture! 🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/ 📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email [email protected] with your recommendation!

How much does your leadership team struggle to create authentic connections and psychological safety? Discover how to transform your work culture from the inside out on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Nicole L. Turner, author of Transforming Workplace Culture from the Inside Out and founder of The Culture Pro, shares powerful insights on how personal growth drives organizational success. Listen as Dr. Joey and Nicole explore: ☀️ Why personal well-being directly impacts professional performance ☀️ How to identify and detox from mental and emotional toxins ☀️ The power of storytelling in building authentic work relationships  ☀️ Ways to create psychological safety through vulnerable leadership  ☀️ Why addressing personal pain points transforms work culture  ☀️ How to retain top talent by caring about the whole person Nicole has helped leaders across industries create cultures where authenticity drives success. Now she's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Connect with Nicole L. Turner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theculturepro Visit her website: https://www.theculturepro.com/ Get her book: Transforming Workplace Culture from the Inside Out http://bit.ly/3Ocoq7U #WorkCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #PsychologicalSafety #AuthenticLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Wellbeing #CultureTransformation #EmployeeRetention #organizationalsuccess  🎙️ Love the Work Positive Podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others grow people and profits with a positive work culture! 🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette: •  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529 • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/ 📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email [email protected] with your recommendation!

Is your organization struggling to engage and retain hourly employees?   Discover how to create a thriving work culture that transforms hourly workers into top performers on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Scott Greenberg, author of "Stop the Shift Show" and creator of the 30-Second Leadership™ technique, shares his innovative approach to enhancing employee mindset, skillset, and performance.   Listen as Dr. Joey and Scott explore:   ☀️ How to blend strategic business goals with human-focused leadership ☀️ The crucial difference between recruiting and attracting talent ☀️ Ways to create an emotionally engaging work environment that retains top performers ☀️ The power of intentional recognition and work culture rituals ☀️ How to diagnose and coach employees effectively using the 30-Second Leadership™ approach ☀️ Why improving people's lives leads to better business outcomes   Scott has helped transform cultures at companies like McDonald's, US Air Force, Allstate, KFC, and Salesforce. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits.   Connect with Scott Greenberg on LinkedIn: [Insert LinkedIn URL] Visit his website: https://www.scottgreenberg.com/ Get his books: "Stop the Shift Show" and "The Wealthy Franchisee" [Insert Amazon links]   #HourlyWorkers #PositiveWorkCulture #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #TeamPerformance #PeopleManagement #WorkplaceTransformation #EmployeeRetention #CultureChange   🎙️ Love the Work Positive Podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others grow people and profits with a positive work culture!   🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/ 📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email [email protected] with your recommendation!  

Listen to the conversations your teams have for a day. How collaborative are they? How transparent are people with each other? What’s the level of compassion you hear? Collaborative, transparent, and compassionate conversations indicate that positive work culture KPIs for mental health and well-being are on-board. Listen as Dr. Joey interviews Ralph Kellogg, HR leader at Lutheran Family Services and mental health advocate, who shares his innovative ACT model for creating psychologically safe cultures. Discover how you can, too as Dr. Joey and Ralph explore how to best: ☀️implement practical benefits like mental health days ☀️transform performance management into performance development ☀️have authentic conversations about mental health at work ☀️measure the impact of mental health initiatives on client satisfaction ☀️overcome the mental health stigma at work. Ralph has helped organizations create cultures where employees feel safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Connect with Ralph Kellogg on LinkedIn: [Insert LinkedIn URL] Visit his website: https://www.connectionpoints.com/ Watch his TED Talk: [Insert URL] Start transforming your work culture today: Build authentic relationships and have intentional conversations that meet people where they are! #MentalHealthAtWork #PositiveWorkCulture #WorkplaceWellness #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeWellbeing #PsychologicalSafety #AuthenticLeadership #WorkplaceMentalHealth #HumanResources #CultureTransformation 🎙️ Love the Work Positive Podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others grow people and profits with a positive work culture! 🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette: • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529 • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/ 📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email [email protected] with your recommendation!

Is your team struggling to maintain high performance while managing workplace stress? Discover how to create a resilient work culture on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, author of "The Resilience Plan" (named a Top 5 book by Inc. and Forbes), shares her strategic approach to optimizing work performance and mental health. Listen as Dr. Joey and Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier explore: ☀️ How to create a realistic and sustainable resilience plan ☀️ The four key variables that contribute most to resilience ☀️ Why understanding your current context is crucial for building resilience ☀️ How to implement resilience strategies in your work culture ☀️ The importance of adapting resilience plans to different seasons and situations ☀️ Practical ways to reduce workload pressure and enhance team performance Dr. MH has helped professionals and leaders across industries build sustainable resilience practices. Now she's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Connect with Dr. MH on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmhpelletier/ Visit her website: https://www.theresilienceplan.com/ Get her book: The Resilience Plan  Start transforming your work culture today: Identify one specific part of your team's workload that creates pressure and take action to fix it! #WorkplaceResilience #PositiveWorkCulture #MentalHealth #LeadershipDevelopment #StrategicResilience #WorkPerformance #TeamResilience #WorkLifeBalance #OrganizationalCulture #EmployeeWellbeing   🎙️ Love the Work Positive Podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others grow people and profits with a positive work culture! 🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/ 📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email [email protected] with your recommendation!  

Is your organization struggling to quantify the impact of culture on profitability? Discover how to transform your work culture through data-driven insights on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Ben Ortlip, author of "Culture is the New Leadership" and creator of the Culture MRI system, shares his groundbreaking approach to measuring and improving workplace culture. Listen as Dr. Joey and Ben explore: ☀️ How Ben's journey from advertising to culture consulting shaped his unique perspective ☀️ The evolution of workplace culture and its link to profitability ☀️ Why traditional approaches to culture often fall short ☀️ How the Culture MRI system quantifies engagement in terms of actual dollars ☀️ The surprising connection between operational issues and employee engagement ☀️ Why understanding employee needs is crucial for creating a thriving work environment   Ben has helped shape culture for companies like UPS, Delta, Salesforce, and Chick-fil-A. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits.   Connect with Ben Ortlip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benortlip/ Visit his website: https://www.culturemri.com/ Get his book: Culture is the New Leadership   Start transforming your work culture today: Measure and map the needs of your people to create an employee value proposition that drives performance and satisfaction!   #WorkCulture #EmployeeEngagement #CultureMeasurement #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalCulture #DataDrivenCulture #WorkplaceProductivity #EmployeeNeeds #CultureROI #PositiveWorkCulture 🎙️ Love the Work Positive Podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others grow people and profits with a positive work culture! 🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/ 📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email [email protected] with your recommendation!

Are your managers struggling to create high-performing teams while maintaining employee well-being? Discover how to transform your organization through exceptional people leadership on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Kamaria Scott, founder and CEO of ENETIC and host of the Manager to Manager podcast, shares her insights on creating a culture of engaged, healthy, and high-performing teams. Listen as Dr. Joey and Kamaria explore: ☀️ How to attract and retain top talent by creating win-win scenarios ☀️ The importance of consistent leadership development at all levels ☀️ Strategies for measuring growth and performance in your team members ☀️ Why leaders must be artists, scientists, and coaches to succeed ☀️ The challenges of creating a positive work culture and how to overcome them Kamaria has helped organizations in their startup and scale-up phases build strong leadership cultures. Now she's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Connect with Kamaria Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamariascott/ Visit her website: https:// www.eneticlps.com/ Listen to her podcast: Manager to Manager Podcast #PeopleLeadership #PositiveWorkCulture #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #TalentRetention #HighPerformingTeams #ManagerToManager #WorkplaceWellbeing #OrganizationalCulture #LeadershipStrategy 🎙️ Love the Work Positive Podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others grow people and profits with a positive work culture! 🔗 Connect with Dr. Joey Faucette: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/

Are you missing out on nature's secret weapon for boosting creativity and well-being in your work culture? Discover how to unleash the power of outdoor experiences to create a thriving work culture on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Karen Liebenguth, executive coach and nature-based learning specialist, reveals how to foster personal and professional development by stepping outside the office. Listen as Dr. Joey and Karen explore: ☀️ How nature walks enhance creativity, problem-solving, and employee well-being ☀️ Practical strategies for incorporating outdoor time into your workday, even in urban environments ☀️ The crucial elements of a safe, trusting work culture that values authenticity and belonging ☀️ Why leaders must "walk the talk" to build trust and credibility within their organizations ☀️ Effective techniques for developing self-awareness and appropriate vulnerability as a leader Karen has guided leaders across various industries to harness nature's power for enhanced performance and well-being. Now she's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Connect with Karen Liebenguth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenliebenguth/ Visit her website: https://www.parcival.co.uk/ Transform your work culture today: Encourage your team to regularly spend time outdoors, take mindful breaks, and engage in quiet reflection. Model this behavior yourself to create lasting positive change! #NatureAtWork #OutdoorLeadership #WorkCultureWellbeing #CreativityInNature #PositiveWorkCulture #AuthenticLeadership #WorkLifeBalance #SustainablePerformance #MindfulLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #TeamBuilding #InnovationInNature #StressReduction #ProductivityBoost #GreenHRPractices   🎙️ Love the Work Positive Podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others grow people and profits with a positive work culture! 🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/ 📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email [email protected] with your recommendation!

What would your top talent say If we asked them, “Are you closer to peak performance or burn out?” Discover how to create a culture of sustainable high performance on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Dr. Joey interviews Abigail Ireland, executive coach and consultant, about her unique "mind, body, business" approach to a culture that cultivates peak performance without sacrificing well-being. Listen as Dr. Joey and Abigail explore: ☀️ How to shift from a commodity-based view of employees to a human-centered approach. ☀️ The importance of trusting yourself and fostering autonomy in high-performance cultures. ☀️ Strategies for attracting and retaining top talent through meaningful engagement. ☀️ The critical role of communication and boundary-setting in peak performance. ☀️ Why mindset is the foundation for all performance improvements. Abigail has helped leaders across various industries implement sustainable high-performance practices. Now she's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Connect with Abigail Ireland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailireland/ Visit her website: https://understandingperformance.com/ #PeakPerformance #WorkPositive #EmployeeWellbeing #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #TalentRetention #MindBodyBusiness #SustainablePerformance #MindsetMatters #HighPerformanceTeams 🎙️ Love the Work Positive Podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others grow people and profits with a positive work culture! 🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette:  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/ 📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email [email protected] with your recommendation!

How powerful is mindfulness in your work environment? Discover how to create a mindful, positive work culture and its benefits to the bottom line on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Andrew McNeill, author of Organisational Mindfulness, shares his journey from burnout to breakthrough and reveals how mindfulness can revolutionize your work culture. Listen as Dr. Joey and Andrew explore: ☀️ How mindfulness techniques transform leadership and improve well-being. ☀️ The power of responding rather than reacting in high-pressure situations. ☀️ How to incorporate mindfulness practices into team meetings.  ☀️ Why mindfulness is an expectation of Gen Z.  ☀️ Practical steps to create psychological safety and foster kindness. Andrew has helped leaders across four continents implement mindfulness in their organizations. Now he's here to help you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Connect with Andrew McNeill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcneill-orgmind Visit his website: https://lxleaders.com/ Get his book: Organisational Mindfulness 🎙️ Love the show? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others discover the Work Positive Podcast! 🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette: • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529 • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/ 📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email [email protected] with your recommendation!

True or false: When people like what they do, they do it better. When people like those they work with, they do it better together. When people like the impact they have, they find meaning and fulfillment in what they do. Are all three “true” for you? So how do you as an HR leader create a culture that develops these truths? Dr. Randy Ross helps you create that kind of positive work culture on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. The kind that helps people find what they really like and build healthier relationships while they pursue a passion beyond themselves. He’s helped Chick Fil-A, Intercontinental Hotel Group, GE Appliances, Cox Communications, Keller Williams Realty and others. And he’s here to help you as you create a positive work culture that grows people and profits. Listen as Dr. Joey and Dr. Ross dive into how you align personal passion with corporate goals to boost employee satisfaction and productivity, and: ☀️ the power of motivation and how it contributes to a thriving work environment. ☀️ how strong leadership and clearly defined values shape a high-engagement culture. ☀️ the benefits of aligning personal passion and company purpose. #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #emotionalintelligence #empathy #mission #purpose Connect with Dr. Randy Ross on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrandyross/ Visit his website: https://drrandyross.com/ Books by Dr. Randy Ross Make Life Good: A Soul-Stirring Parable About What Really Matters Remarkable!: Engaging Culture. Superior Service. Outrageous Results. Remarkable!: Maximizing Results Through Value Creation Relationomics: Business Powered by Relationships Fireproof Happiness : Extinguishing Anxiety & Igniting Hope   🎙️ Love the Work Positive Podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others grow people and profits with a positive work culture! 🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette: • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529 • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/ 📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email [email protected] with your recommendation!

Dr. Joey wraps up Season 2 of the Work Positive Podcast with a powerful recap of the key insights from 50 episodes featuring some of the brightest minds in leadership and HR. You've been implementing positive work culture initiatives, but are you seeing the results you hoped for? Dr. Joey distills the wisdom from a season full of expert guests into actionable takeaways that can transform your workplace. In this special episode, Dr. Joey Faucette breaks down: 🌞 The top 5 strategies for creating a more positive work culture, backed by real-world examples from HR leaders and culture experts. 🌞 How to lead by example and model the behaviors that foster a thriving, supportive work environment. 🌞 Practical tips for prioritizing employee well-being and work-life harmony in today's always-on digital world. 🌞 The critical importance of psychological safety and inclusion in unlocking your organization's full potential. 🌞 Simple yet powerful ways to show genuine care and respect for your team members, boosting engagement and productivity. Listen as Dr. Joey synthesizes insights from guests like Melissa Daimler of Udemy, Robert Garcia of ICF, and Sharrell Thomas of Metro Atlanta YMCA, providing you with a roadmap to elevate your work culture from good to great. Whether you're an HR professional, a team leader, or simply someone passionate about creating a positive work environment, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways to help you grow both people and profits. 🎙️ Love the show? Please leave a review on iTunes to help others discover the Work Positive Podcast! 🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette: • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529 • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/ 📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email [email protected] with your recommendation!

Can you imagine working for a company that’s remote-based with zero-cost premium healthcare options for employees and their dependents, a monthly "Be Well" program reimbursement for costs associated with well-being and paid time off to focus on holistic wellness, a work-from-home stipend to create a comfortable home office, and paid volunteer service hours? A company that Forbes named one of its 2024 America’s Best Startup Employers, INC recognized as a Best Workplace, and Comparably awarded as having the Best HR Team? Marjorie Hook leads that best HR team as the VP of People & Culture for Openly. She shares some of their strategies that engage employees and create a positive, productive culture that celebrates wins and develops and hones skills on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Listen as Dr. Joey and Marjorie talk about: 🌐 Prioritize Flexibility: Foster a remote culture that balances work and personal life while building community. 🤝 Communicate Clearly: Maintain open communication to build trust and confidence among employees. 🌟 Support Well-being: Offer programs that promote mental, financial, and physical wellness. Connect with Marjorie on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjoriehook/ #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #bestplacestowork #remotework Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re talking with leadership about how important work culture is for attracting top talent and reducing team turnover so you grow people and profits. You ask for some budget to support your positive work culture initiative. And somebody in leadership responds, “Well we have Casual Fridays and free coffee. Isn’t that enough?”   Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast has been there, done that. Diane K. Adams wrote a book, More than Casual Fridays and Free Coffee: Building a Business Culture that Works because of her experiences. She’s doubled, tripled public companies and increased revenue streams 10 times with positive work culture initiatives. She’s hired more than 100,000 people and led 135 acquisitions. Right now she’s the Chief Culture and Talent Officer at Sprinklr, a provider of enterprise software for unified customer experience management.   Listen as Diane and Dr. Joey talk about how you can: 🌞 invest in a compassionate work culture that leads to higher employee satisfaction and performance. 🌞 empower employees with growth opportunities that develop greater loyalty. 🌞 communicate with clarity and consistency to build a strong, cohesive team, especially with a distributed workforce.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is Heather Andrade-Neumann, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer of Golden 1 Credit Union in Sacramento. She oversees HR business partners talent acquisition, diversity, equity, and inclusion, organizational effectiveness, total rewards, people analytics, enterprise development, internal communications, and HR operations. That’s a lot of responsibilities, right? HR leaders are in charge of many essential functions. So how do you lead all of them? Heather leads as a catalyst to create a positive, collaborative work environment that attracts, develops, and retains a dynamic workforce. She does it so well that Golden 1 was recognized as one of Forbes' “Best-in-State Employers” in California for the fourth year in a row and named one of American Banker's “Best Credit Unions to Work For” for the second consecutive year. Listen to her conversation with Dr. Joey and discover the importance of leading your teams to: 🌞 model core values so culture KPIs are behavior-driven and obvious. 🌞 seek development opportunities through individualized growth plans. 🌞 embrace digital improvements and leverage technology for greatest advantages. #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #bestplacestowork #emotionalintelligence   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a scale of 1 to 10, how empowered are the team members in your company?  How much ownership do they take of their work? Dr. Tenia Davis is Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Discover the key to creating a positive work culture that empowers employees through servant leadership. She’s done it at a very high level for household-name companies like The Oprah Winfrey Show. Discover how to empower your work culture through service as Tenia and Dr. Joey talk about how you: ☀️empower your team’s positive work culture through effective leadership practices. ☀️master feedback for personal and team growth. ☀️build an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and heard. Connect with Dr Tenia on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenia-davis-ph-d-358a646/ #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #servantleadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating a positive work culture is every employee’s responsibility, right? But how? How do you cultivate leaders who drive the change necessary to create a across-the-board positive work culture? Sharrell Thomas, HR leader for the Metro Atlanta YMCA, is Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. She has the blueprint for you to develop leaders who effect such a transformation. Discover this culture transformation blueprint as Sharrell and Dr. Joey talk about how you can: 🌞 embrace flexibility, including a mix of in-office and remote work, to boost satisfaction and productivity. 🌞 promote continuous learning within demonstrated development paths and retain top talent and increase engagement. 🌞 communicate with empathy and create a positive work culture. #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #leadershipdevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How well does your company bridge competence and confidence? How does that bridge transform executive leadership? Leadership that creates a positive work culture that drives results? Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast has the blueprint and skills to build this bridge. Joanna Cooper does it daily as she leads an amazing team of nearly 2,000 persons to produce Freightliner M2 and SD Plus medium-duty trucks as the General Manager of the Daimler Truck North America plant in Mt. Holly, NC. Discover how you can develop your workforce through a relevant digital transformation that transitions product and service portfolios to more sustainable solutions as Joanna and Dr. Joey talk about how: 🌞 executive leaders bridge competence and confidence which grows a positive work culture and drives results. 🌞 leadership and personality Assessments align individual strengths with organizational roles to enhance effectiveness. 🌞 innovative strategies and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity attract and retain STEM talent. Connect with Joanna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannaccooper/ #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an HR leader, you know how important #becoming is to your employees. They want a clarified path of advancement in the company based on optimizing their performance. That means their relationship to whom they report is vital to their success. It must be a relationship that’s collaborative, gives consistent feedback, and focuses on development. Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast knows how to create a positive work culture in which becoming is a cornerstone. Njsane Courtney leads HR for the American Bureau of Shipping. He’s developed performance enhancing pathways of advancement, trained managers, and increased development participation. He knows how to grow people and profits. Discover the secrets to doing the same in your company Njsane and Dr. Joey talk about how:  🌞 HR professionals act as strategic business partners when they understand financials and human capital impacts, and align decisions with organizational goals. 🌞 the sooner you address toxic behaviors, the faster you create a positive team culture and prevent negative impacts on morale. 🌞 as you demonstrate genuine care and appreciation for employees, you boost engagement and reduce turnover. Connect with Njsane:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/njsanecourtney #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #coaching  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where do you see the Golden Rule at work?    Robert Garcia, VP of Coaching in Organizations for ICF (International Coaching Federation), shares how the Golden Rule aligns personal and company goals. Check out his thoughts and discover how many granddaughters he has in his #DoOneThing from the #WorkPositivePodcast.    Listen to the full episode and discover how internal coaching insures this alignment from Robert’s conversation with Dr. Joey 😊 🎙️ https://workpositive.today/robert-garcia  #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #bestplacestowork #icf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where we work has changed for so many of us. Companies have persons distributed globally now. There are so many advantages to this redefinition of work because everyone wants to #lovewhereyouwork and #lovewhereyoulive, right? One of the challenges is building a positive work culture with teams distributed globally.  Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast helps you meet this challenge head on and conquer it, using technology to your best advantage. And she’s living this #bestworklife right now. Holly Grogan is the Chief People Officer at a Dallas-based company, AppSpace and she lives in Tampa. Listen as she shares with Dr. Joey about how to create a positive work culture even with distributed teams, and: 🌞 emphasize a clear, mission-driven culture. 🌞 enhance global collaboration and maintain a unified culture across multiple locations. 🌞 promote flexibility with career development opportunities to reduce team turnover. Connect with Holly on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollygrogan/ #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #bestplacestowork #remotework Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times have you heard recently, “You just can’t find people who want to work”? Maybe you’ve said it yourself. And I get it on one level.  But on another level, I believe a higher level, companies who aren’t saying this, who say instead, “Our employees are great—they’re passionate, ready to help, and come to work ready to work”—those companies are the ones who understand the amazing relationship between work culture and recruitment. Or, as I prefer to say, these companies understand how to attract top talent and reduce team turnover. Dr. Joey’s guests today create a positive work culture that lives on this higher level AND in an industry you may not think of right away as having many positive work cultures—the construction industry. Learn from Lisa De Lor and Heloisa Ball who lead Clune Construction and it’s Best Place to Work culture in this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. ☀️ align company values with attraction to retain top talent. ☀️ emphasize values above high performance to support an inclusive work culture. ☀️ enhance employee satisfaction and offer extensive support like health and wellness benefits. Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisadelorphr/ Connect with Heloisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-heloisa-ball/ #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement #bestplacestowork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How agile is your work culture? Especially when there’s something that changes daily? And how does this consistent barrage of change affect your company’s performance? Dr. Anthony Wade is Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. He helps you understand how to achieve the best organizational effectiveness in the midst of rapid change. He’s worked with local, state, and federal government agencies, several branches of the nation’s military, and human rights organizations. Plus he holds numerous certifications including from SHRM. Discover how you can navigate change better as Dr. Joey and Dr. Wade talk about: 🌞 Humility in Leadership: humble leaders listen, seek feedback, and value team contributions. 🌞 Empowering Employees: empowering leaders engage employees in decision-making to boost loyalty and productivity. 🌞 Aligning Strategy and Culture: Aligned leaders ensure strategies match cultural strengths for sustained success. Reach out to Dr. Wade on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dranthonywwade/ #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much would your company transform if you had a secret positive work culture weapon? Someone who’s understated, patient, and moves with ease? Someone who partners with your executive leaders to define and shape the company culture to produce deeper connections, higher engagement, with overall well-being and prosperity for everyone? Can you imagine the phenomenal transformation? And how amazing it would be to work where you work? Angela Cusack is Dr. Joey’s guest today and she is that secret weapon. She shares with us the keys to unlocking all the goodness latent in your organization like how to: 🌞 Embrace Integrity to foster trust and authenticity which is crucial for creating a positive work culture. 🌞 Align Values internally with the external brand values so you attract and retain top talent. 🌞 Promote Personal Development opportunities which creates a culture of better belonging and becoming. Connect with Angela: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cusack/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelascusack/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelasuecusack Threads: https://www.threads.net/@angelascusack  X - www.twitter.com/Angela_Cusack  Visit the website at https://www.ignitingsuccess.com/  #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the company you lead HR for earned the top spot for the Best Places to Work award three years in a row, you’ve probably figured out the key to attract and retain top talent, right? Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive podcast has done exactly that! And in the financial services industry! Pam Gass has a special passion for engagement which is a vital part of the key. She goes the extra mile to make sure all of her employees enjoy coming to work each day. Listen to Pam’s success story as Dr. Joey interviews her and they talk about how you can create a positive work culture that: 🌞 Actively Listens: regularly hold roundtable discussions and act on feedback to enhance satisfaction. 🌞 Implements Servant Leadership: prioritize service and community involvement to engage employees. 🌞 Promotes Fun: sponsor themed events and encourage employee participation to boost morale and create a vibrant work culture. Connect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-gass/ #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #shrm #engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would we discover if we surveyed your company’s employees about much they love their work culture? Asked about culture KPIs like satisfaction, respect, collaboration, support and sense of belonging they feel inside of the company? Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is Kate McKinnon, Head of Human Resources for Playfly, a Fan Focused and Data Driven leader in sports media, marketing and technology. Her leadership led Front Office Sports to award the company with a Best Employers in Sports accolade, AND they received a Most Loved Workplace® certification via the Best Practice Institute. She’s helping build a supportive, diverse and passionate culture where employees are the happiest and most satisfied at work. Listen in as Dr. Joey and Kate talk about: 🌞 Integrity and Trust: Playfly prioritizes honest communication to create trust and support at work. 🌞 Collaboration and Empowerment: Collaboration loops in everyone at Playfly which empowers them to share ideas and concerns which enhances work culture. 🌞 Attraction and Retention: Playfly focuses on diverse strengths with innovative career paths that attract and retain top talent, which fosters belonging. Reach out to Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemckinnon/ #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #changeleadership #shrm #engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It used to be that most people looked for new job opportunities only at the beginning of the year. Not anymore. Now they are looking all year round. That means you need to work on retention nonstop, reducing team turnover every chance you get; especially to keep top talent. Roberta Matuson is Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. She helps organizations find, hire, grow, and keep top talent, saving them millions of dollars that would otherwise be lost to recruiting AND she’s done it for more than 25 years! Discover how to grow revenue and reduce expenses as you: ☀️attract and retain top talent with authentic and transparent leadership. ☀️offer fair pay and invest in employees’ personal development. ☀️understand and support employees' aspirations and boost retention and morale. Available books: https://matusonconsulting.com/books/ Website: https://matusonconsulting.com/ Interested in the Udemy course (complimentary) from Roberta - AB to add the time where she makes offer  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How honest are you with your colleagues?  When was the last candid conversation you had at work? Or, are you trying to fake it ‘til someone else makes it? Nicole Greer is Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Nicole helps you instill honest and candor as core values; because they’re essential qualities of a vibrant culture. Build a vibrant culture in which everyone takes the initiative and owns their work as you listen to this episode and find out how:  🌞 effective leadership clearly communicates the company’s vision and ensure team members understand their roles. 🌞 a vibrant culture is built on happiness and engagement, where employees use their strengths and are recognized for their contributions. 🌞 consistent, meaningful interactions between leaders and employees are essential for fostering a committed and motivated workforce. Connect with Nicole: Website: Let's Build a Vibrant Culture™ LinkedIn: LinkedIn Check Out the Build a Vibrant Culture™ Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How well does the company you work for make your dreams come true? Ever wish they had a dream machine to help you? Dane Espegard is Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. He’s the author of The Dream Machine: A Leader's Guide to Creating Teams of High Performers Who Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes.  Dream a little dream with Dane and Dr. Joey as you discover how to: ☀️ encourage personal dreams to boost team motivation and performance. ☀️ connect individual aspirations with company objectives for greater engagement. ☀️ engage with platforms like Dreams Vault to help track and realize employee dreams. Get in touch with Dane: Book: The Dream Machine: A Leader's Guide to Creating Teams of High Performers Who Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes  Author Website:  www.DaneEspegard.com Guest Social Media:  IG | FaceBook | Linkedin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do your teams find purpose and motivation that moves them beyond just showing up for a job every day? Just in case they—and you—don’t, Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive podcast can help. Michael Gilpin and his wife along with his parents intentionally started a business with a purposeful, motivating culture. He calls this culture, We Before Me. Michael is a Fast Signs franchisee in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Think of this episode as a field report on how to create a positive work culture and wildly succeed. Listen and discover ways to: 🌞 value team members more than their output and foster a supportive culture. 🌞 align new hires with company values for better retention. 🌞 engage and develop employees through feedback. Visit website: https://thewebeforemeteam.com/product/we-before-me-book-by-michael-gilpin/ Order book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/We-Before-Me-Building-Greater/dp/B0BMW8K2F8/ #worklifebalance,#workaholism, #humanresources,#shrm,#positiveworkculture,#culturecounts,#WorkPositive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How optimal would you say your work environment is? Optimal in the sense that the culture is one where everyone does their best work while feeling safe to be their authentic selves? The mission of Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is to upskill leaders to do just that. Chrissy Roussell Willis is the founder and CEO of Altura Leadership Consulting Group. Before that she fostered a positive work culture with Roku, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Snap and others. Listen to Dr. Joey and Chrissy discuss how to be your authentic self as you create an optimal and positive work culture: ☀️ leadership development cultivates a positive work culture. ☀️ authenticity drives a thriving work culture. ☀️ investing in leaders boosts organizational success. Connect with Chrissy on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiane-chrissy-roussell-willis-27454a8a/ Email: [email protected] Website: www.alturaleadership.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How well do your company’s leaders listen? Act on what they hear? How loyal are your co-workers? How does their happiness drive customer satisfaction? Carmen Ruiz is Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. She understands the amazing relationship between how she demonstrates how much she values her employees and how well they satisfy customers. She grows her people and they grow the profits. How does she do that? She invests in her employees' happiness and well-being cultivates a positive work culture of loyalty, creativity, and excellence at FASTSIGNS Daytona, Ready to discover how you can do the same? Then listen up as Carmen and Dr. Joey talk about how: ☀️community involvement and employee development are keys to a success-driven culture. ☀️recognition and goal-oriented incentives drive a positive work culture. ☀️aligning core values between individuals and the company strengthens the team’s productivity. Visit Website: https://www.fastsigns.com/daytona-beach-fl/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How valued do you feel at work? How connected are you to the company mission? How does your sense of value and connection affect your motivation? You get to meet on this episode of the Work Positive podcast a company that gets it right. That appreciates and expresses value to their team members. That connects them to the company mission. They’ve been doing it for over 70 years AND as a family-owned business. In fact, they’ve done it so well, Counselor selected them as the 2022 Distributor Family Business of the Year and a 2024 Best Places to Work. This company's committed to a positive work culture, growth opportunities, and learning and development as pathways to innovation and collaboration. Listen as Dr. Joey talks with CEO Gerry Barker and CRO Amy Serrano of this amazing company and they discuss how you can: ☀️build personal connections that reduce turnover and enhance belonging. ☀️focus on employee appreciation that values employees. ☀️encourage interdepartmental collaboration that prevents organizational silos. Learn more: https://www.barkerspecialty.com/ Follow on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/barker-specialty-company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you heard someone laugh at work? Doesn’t matter whether you were in-person or on Zoom. A belly laugh instead of a polite chuckle? Well, if you need a good laugh, this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is for you. Dr. Joey’s guest has been the “jack of all jokes” since grade school. He’s the author of The Humor Habit. He’s been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and on his mom’s refrigerator as well as numerous other important media outlets. His first TEDx Talk is used in corporate and collegiate leadership courses around the world. He’s on a global mission for work happiness and helped hundreds of organizations including Google, Discover, US Air Force, US Army, Cisco, and Nasdaq. He creates content for Happify, an app that provides evidence-based solutions for emotional health and well-being for over 17 million users. Get ready to laugh out loud in this Work Positive Podcast as you discover how to: ☀️ leverage humor effectively which releases beneficial neurochemicals for your teams. ☀️ create a positive and engaging work environment through appropriate humor which improves morale and reduces stress. ☀️ build strong, loyal teams and foster an approachable leadership style. Order Paul's newest book: The Humor Habit Book (paulosincup.com) Website: https://www.paulosincup.com/  #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #leadership #shrm #thehumorhabit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a scale of 1-10 with ten being the highest, how great is your boss? How well does your boss give feedback? Empower employees? And do both well across the current landscape of in-person, hybrid, and virtual teams? Doug Dennerline is Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. He’s the author of Make Work Better and CEO of BetterWorks, a company that specializes in performance management. Doug equips bosses to lead and manage with excellence. Discover how to revolutionize greatness, feedback and empowerment as Doug and Dr. Joey talk about how: 🌞 technology can boost remote work engagement and productivity. 🌞 inclusion and diversity in remote teams fuel innovation. 🌞 effective communication and feedback are vital for team success. Go to Doug’s website https://www.betterworks.com/, and learn more. Get Doug’s book here https://makeworkbetter.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougdennerline/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/betterworks #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #leadership #shrm #remoteteams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you find meaning in your work? What’s that? You’re wondering what meaning your work has beyond paying the bills? Dr. Alise Cortez is Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive podcast. Dr. Cortez discovered 15 modes of engagement for you to find meaning in your work. And if you’re a leader, you can help your teams find their mode of engagement with them. Listen as Dr. Joey and Dr. Cortez discuss how: 🌞 purposeful leadership drives success. 🌞 authentic connections improve well-being. 🌞 adaptive cultures navigate change effectively. Learn more from Dr. Cortez at https://www.alisecortez.com Read her amazing books: https://alisecortez.com/writing/ #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #changeleadership #shrm #engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How closely connected would you say employee engagement and innovation are? Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is his good friend, Darrell Amy, author of Revenue Growth Engine. Darrell’s latest research focuses on the intimate relationship between engagement and innovation. He and Dr. Joey discuss how: 🌞 companies can focus on innovative individuals from all departments, especially those who are closest to the customer. 🌞 a culture of innovation is crucial to attract top talent and establish innovation as a signature piece of a company's culture. 🌞 systems that support innovation are vital for companies to drive meaningful results. Learn more about innovation from Darrell at https://www.revenuegrowthengine.com/ Read the book: https://www.amazon.com/Revenue-Growth-Engine-Marketing-Accelerate/dp/1734774312 #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #engagement #shrm #innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does the company culture in which you work now help you become? To transform from where you are to where you’re called to be? That’s a big question and one we’re exploring today on this episode of the Work Positive podcast. Another way of thinking about becoming is developing how the company culture facilitates persons’ relationship skills and emotional intelligence. Sabine Gedeon is Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. She’s the author of Transformed: The Journey to Becoming. Sabine and Dr. Joey talk about how company culture can: 🌞 develop emotional intelligence and relationship skills 🌞 implement the boomerang strategy to provide fulfillment for retiring boomers and offer learning opportunities for Gen Zs. 🌞 build trust with Gen Zs through trust and clear pathways for advancement. Connect with Sabine: Website: https://sabinegedeon.com/ Add Sabine’s books’ links on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/LeadHership-Reloaded-Reimagining-Redefining-Rehumanizing/dp/B0CH2F8NNB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IKKVCNM37C59&keywords=sabine+gedeon&qid=1697322626&sprefix=sabine+gedeon%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1 Enjoy Sabine’s podcast: Power, Purpose & Prosperity - Life & Leadership Strategies for Impact-Driven Leadershttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purpose-prosperity-life-leadership-strategies/id1598455202 #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #emotionalintelligence #shrm #genz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would life be like for you if you looked forward to workdays like you do the weekend? That’s impossible, right? Dr. Joey’s on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast, believes you can transform workdays into playdays. Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to heal work cultures, help teams build psychological safety, and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges by embracing a play orientation to work. The New York Times, HuffPost and Wired featured him. He’s worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping teams infuse more play into the day-to-day. His main goal is to help work suck less by assisting leaders to build a playground culture that stimulates teams to do their most vibrant work. Play along as you discover in this fun episode how to: 🌞 hire persons with the necessary skills who fit well with the organization's culture. 🌞 acknowledge and reward employees for their hard work. 🌞 foster an ownership mentality with open communication. Play with Jeff Harry at https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/about-jeff Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays/ #positiveworkculture #culturecounts #workpositive #humanresources #culturetransformation #culturefit #shrm #playatwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever been bullied? I don’t just mean in middle school by that kid who stole your lunch money. Yea, that happened to me. I mean at work by your supervisor? Who then fired you? Psychological safety suffers in a toxic work culture like this. And if it’s happened to you, you know exactly what I’m talking about. S. Renee Smith, my guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast, had this very experience. Rather than get bitter, she got better. She evolved from that disastrous experience to launch an amazing career as a self-esteem, branding and communications expert, speaker, and certified professional coach. She’s worked with corporations such as Cigna, Bank of America, KeyBank, and Wal-Mart. She’s also the creator and presenter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Senior Leadership Program, Powerful Leaders: Transform Your Personal Brand and Executive Presence. She was the first Honorary Command Chief at the Department of Defense’s largest aerial port, Dover Air Force Base. Listen as S. Renee and I talk about: 🛡️ workplace bullying and her journey from bullying to thriving. 🌟 leadership influence and leadership’s critical role in shaping a positive work culture. 🗣️ conversational generosity and how to encourage meaningful, inclusive conversations at work. Visit S. Renee's website: www.srenee.com #bullyingatwork #shrm #humanresources #positiveworkculture #culturecounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

☀️ Conventional human resource management systems need revolutionizing or at least some innovation. Answer yes or no to this question: “Yes!” is the best answer, according to Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Juan Betancourt said “Yes!” which led him to join Humantelligence as CEO. Juan is revolutionizing productivity, motivation, and employee retention while making it accessible to all. Think of his work as human connection for better collaboration. Companies like Walgreens, United Healthcare, Siemens, and Southwest Airlines have found immense value in his work. ☀️ Just so you know: 72% of teams say they struggle with communication. One day a week is lost due to poor communication. $12,506 is lost annually per employee due to poor communication. ☀️ AI tools can help organizations assess candidates' fit based on behaviors and work styles, and enhance the attraction of top talent while building effective teams. ☀️ AI can facilitate the understanding of your company’s actual versus desired culture, which allows you to create a more unified and satisfying work experience. ☀️ Ensuring human connection is vital even while AI offers efficiency in remote talent acquisition. For more information, you can visit the company website at www.humantelligence.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine that your company culture connects with company strategy and purpose. What would your Monday morning feel like? How much flow and productivity would you experience on Wednesdays? Melissa Daimler is Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Melissa helps you do more than imagine this kind of work culture. She helps you achieve it. And she’s done just that for Adobe, Twitter, WeWork, and now Udemy. She was one of the first coaches to be certified by the International Coach Federation (ICF). She speaks and writes for publications like the Harvard Business Review (HBR), Fast Company, Forbes, and Fortune. She’s the author of ReCulturing: Design Your Company Culture to Connect with Strategy and Purpose for Lasting Success. Listen in on Dr. Joey’s culture conversation with Melissa and learn the importance of: ☀️ a focus on core practices which unites collaboration and behaviors. ☀️ a constant evaluation of culture to insure alignment with company goals. ☀️ a top talent attraction process consistent with the work culture. Melissa’s website: https://www.melissadaimler.com/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadaimler Amazon link to ReCulturing: Design Your Company Culture to Connect with Strategy and Purpose for Lasting Success: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-Daimler/author/B09N9CWR37?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think about your favorite band. Can you name the bass player? You can’t? And yet if you removed the bass from their music, the whole song would fall apart. The bass is the strong foundation that holds the song together. My guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast plays bass. That’s right, Gerald Leonard is an amazing professional musician. PLUS, he sees your company culture as the bass, the foundation, of your work. Culture holds your work together just like the bass line in a song. Listen as Gerald talks about 7 bass culture principles you can play starting today including. 🌞 A compelling vision and clear values are key to attract aligned individuals and guiding organizational behavior. 🌞 Effective storytelling fosters unity and purpose and creates employee buy-in which enhances engagement. 🌞 Adopting best practices, nurturing a positive environment, and focusing on effective execution drive a culture of excellence. So get ready to move your feet, shake your groove thang and Work Positive! (Was “groove thang” too old skool?) Connect with Gerald: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard/ Books and courses/ https://geraldjleonard.com/portfolio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you boil it down, a positive work culture involves two things: caring and serving. You care for others. You serve others. Sounds simple, right? Not so easy to do though, is it? You’re thinking: “Well, if you worked where I work, you’d know it’s not that simple OR easy.” We all work in a less-than culture at some point. The question is, “What will you do about it?” Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is here to help make culture transformation simplER and easiER. Joey Havens wrote, Leading with Significance: How to Create a Magnetic, People-First Culture. Listen up and find out something significant you can do for your work culture right now! Significant actions like: 🌞 cultivate trust and align actions with values that promote employee well-being and organizational success. 🌞 embrace responsible autonomy to attract and retain top talent. 🌞 trust the power of a strong culture that adapts to evolving people and company expectations. Joey Havens’ website: www.horne.com Joey’s book link to Amazon, Leading with Significance: How to Create a Magnetic, People-First Culture: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Significance-Magnetic-People-First-Culture/dp/B0BS74FJGT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The C-suite says, “You just can’t find good people anymore.” And “the people” who consider themselves “good” say, “I just want a manager who knows how to lead.” The reality is it takes everyone working together to create a positive work culture. And yet someone has to start the transformation, clarify the way forward.  And that’s leadership’s responsibility, according to Lyndsay Dowd, Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Lyndsay is an Apple News Top 10 Coach and author of Top Down Culture: Revolutionizing Leadership to Drive Results. She says leaders best take responsibility for culture transformation as they: 🌞 emphasize self-awareness that shifts from egocentric to collaborative approaches. 🌞 engage with team members to understand and meet their individual needs. 🌞 embrace and understand generational differences as key to a diverse, inclusive, and psychologically safe culture. Lyndsay’s website: www.topdownculture.com Link to Top Down Culture on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Top-Down-Culture-Revolutionizing-Leadership/dp/B0CFZ2H14G Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is so much uncertainty about everything at work today—the economy, inflation, pandemics, and the list just goes on and on. So how do you survive at  work much less create a positive work culture with all of this uncertainty? Dr. Joey’s guest, Meridith Elliott Powell, became obsessed with uncertainty and how we react so negatively to it. She wanted to discover why so many of us let unpredictability become an obstacle to our success. She set out to find companies with cultures that transform uncertainty into powerful growth opportunities. And she did. Lots of them. How do they do it? They: ☀️ engage team members with a clear vision. ☀️ shift from competition to collaboration for effective problem-solving. ☀️ align decisions with core values to create a unifying energy. Discover the rest of Meredith’s 9-step for making uncertainty your company’s strategic culture advantage in this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Meridith’s website: https://www.meridithelliottpowell.com/ Meridith’s books: https://www.meridithelliottpowell.com/books/ Meredith’s courses: https://www.meridithelliottpowell.com/online-courses/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever noticed how some people you talk with are so pleasant and informative, you lean in for more? But other people can read the weather forecast and your teeth grit, your stomach rolls, or you get angry? Which one of these work colleagues do you want to be around? Or, maybe the better question is, “Which are you?” Rosalinda Randall is Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast. She helps you communicate better with greater etiquette. She’s an expert source heard around the world and author of 2 books. Listen and discover how to: ☀️ create a positive work culture with genuine and effective communication. ☀️ direct a conversation to a more agreeable outcome. ☀️ practice "KIP" (Keep It Polite and Professional) to nurture more respect in work relationships. Rosalinda’s website: https://rosalindarandall.com/ Rosalinda’s two books available on Amazon: Order Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of companies say, “People are our number one asset.” Maybe yours does, too. But how can you tell the walk matches the talk? That’s it tell AND show? What metrics make a culture that proves people are the number one asset? Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is John Bernatovicz. John helps Human Resource leaders connect the purpose of their work culture with people who are the number one asset. He coaches them to create an engaging, impactful, and yes, fun environment for every team member. Discover how you restore the “human” in “human resources” and: 🌞 embrace the people passion that engages team members. 🌞 empower leaders with what’s necessary to improve employee satisfaction. 🌞 contribute to the well-being of everyone who touches the company. More information on John’s plus order the book HR Like a Boss: Website: https://johnbernatovicz.com/ Follow John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbernatovicz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices