Dare to Care in The Workplace

In this episode of Dare to Care in the Workplace, Kathleen sits down with Ken Rusk to explore his incredible journey and discover the secrets to his success. Ken's story is a powerful reminder that with hard work, determination, and a clear vision, anyone can achieve their dreams, no matter what their background or education level. Throughout the episode, Ken shares his hard-earned wisdom and advi...

Kathleen continues her talk with Sam Reese, the CEO of Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. In this second part of their conversation, Sam will tell us more about how joining Vistage can empower leaders to grow and thrive. He will also explain how Vistage works, and what the benefits are of being part of a peer group of CEOs who...

In the latest episode of Dare to Care in The Workplace, Kathleen is joined by Sam Reese, the CEO of Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. Sam has over 35 years of experience as a business leader, advisor, and mentor to CEOs and key executives across various industries and regions. Sam shares his insights on how to lead effectivel...

Get ready for another enlightening episode with recruiting guru Lou Adler, as he dives into the most important part of the hiring process: the interview. As the CEO and Founder of Performance-based Hiring Learning Systems, Lou has over 30 years of experience working with companies to identify and hire top talent. In this episode, Lou shares his insights on the most important questions to ask durin...

If you’re a company leader, recruiter, or hiring manager, you won’t want to miss this episode. Joining Kathleen this week is Lou Adler, a recruiting legend who has helped more than 40 thousand recruiters and hiring managers to implement his Performance-based Hiring system. Lou runs a consulting and training firm that helps companies identify and hire top talent, and he is the author of the bestsel...

In the conclusion of Kathleen's chat with Michael Bush, the CEO of Great Place to Work, Michael talks about the importance of acknowledging high performers and his thoughts on Korn Ferry's study that says 50% of people in the workplace are reporting some form of mental health distress.

Kathleen kicks off 2023 with Michael Bush, the CEO of Great Place to Work , the global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 “Best Companies to Work For list.” Michael is also the author of A Great Place to Work for All: Better for Business, Better for People, Better for the World. In part one, Michael shares what makes a great place to work, how he defines leadership, a...

In the conclusion of Kathleen's chat with Tamara Bray, the Chief Human Resources officer at DCP Midstream, Tamara shares some advice on how HR leaders can win a seat at the table.

Tamara Bray joins Kathleen on the podcast. Tamara is Group Vice President and Chief Human Resources officer at DCP Midstream, a Fortune 500 natural gas company based in Denver, Colorado. Her wide range of duties includes employee and organizational development, culture, talent management, employee relations, and so much more. In part one, Tamara talks about some of the biggest changes she's seen i...

In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Liz Ryan, the founder of Human Workplace, Liz shares why an employer and the job are just a means to an end and how HR leaders can get out of a “let’s protect the company from lawsuits” mindset.

Kathleen welcomes Liz Ryan to Dare to Care in the Workplace. Liz is the CEO and founder of Human Workplace, a publishing, coaching, and consulting firm whose mission is to reinvent work for people. In part one, Liz explains how she became one of the top LinkedIn influencers in the world, why employees don't feel safe at work, and how leaders can create a culture of honesty.

In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Dee Ann Turner, the founder of Dee Ann Turner & Associates, Dee Ann shares how Chick-fil-A embraces servant leadership and what inspired her to write multiple books.

Kathleen welcomes Dee Ann Turner to the podcast. Dee Ann's impressive career in talent management started at Chick-fil-A more than 30 years ago, and now she’s using all her wisdom to teach leaders how to find and keep extraordinary talent. In part one, Dee Ann discusses her experience speaking in front of a thousand professional speakers at Influence 2022, the shortage of talent (before and) after...

In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with professional baseball and public speaker, Ryan Lavarnway, Ryan discusses why faith is a big part of his life and why baseball has embraced a more analytical and data-driven approach.

Kathleen welcomes Ryan Lavarnway to the podcast. Ryan has spent over a decade playing professional baseball all over the world. He was part of the World Series-winning Boston Red Sox in 2013 and a member of the Israeli national baseball team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In part one, Ryan shares why coaching younger athletes invigorate his love of the game and what business leaders can learn from sp...

In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Jack Daly, the best-selling author and speaker, Jack shares how he’s inspired leaders to help employees fulfill their bucket lists and how he created his first life design when he was a teenager.

This week, Kathleen welcomes best-selling author, in-demand speaker, and inspirational sales trainer, Jack Daly to the podcast. Jack has built and sold multiple companies over the course of his dynamic 30-year career and has been recognized as an expert in sales and sales management. In part one, Jack shares the importance of being 'different' and why he started selling potholders when he was just...

In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Clint Pulver, the “Undercover Millennial”, Clint shares the impact his parents have had on his career and why managers need to care more deeply.

Kathleen welcomes Clint Pulver to the podcast. Clint is a keynote speaker, workforce expert, and leading authority on employee retention. He’s also the author of I Love It Here: How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want to Leave. Clint talks about what he’s learned as the “Undercover Millennial” and the major differences between mentorship and management.

In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Harvard Business School Professor, Ranjay Gulati, the author of Deep Purpose, Ranjay shares what leaders need to ask themselves when it comes to attracting the RIGHT talent.

Kathleen welcomes Ranjay Gulati to Dare to Care in the Workplace. Ranjay is a Harvard Business School Professor and the author of six best-selling books on the subject of strategy, organizational effectiveness, and leadership in organizations. His latest book, Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies, is available now. In part one, Ranjay talks about why 'purpose' is good for...

In the conclusion of Kathleen's talk with best-selling author and business scientist, Curt Coffman, Curt shares some tips on how organizations can better handle performance issues and what can companies do to show trust in their employees.

Kathleen welcomes Curt Coffman to the podcast. Curt is a best-selling author, researcher, business scientist, and consultant with more than 30 years in the science of high-performance cultures. In part one, Curt shares the two key predictors of The Great Resignation, the importance of the mission and the purpose of one's job, and the proper ways to use people's talents.

In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with bestselling author and leadership development architect Susan Scott, Susan breaks down what makes a fierce conversation and why a difficult discussion requires a true presence.

On this episode of Dare to Care in the Workplace, Kathleen is joined by renowned leadership development architect and the bestselling author of Fierce Conversations, Susan Scott. In part one, Susan shares why she built a brand on the word 'Fierce', how her company helps transform organizations, and why she was inspired to write her latest book, Fierce Love.