Gut + Science

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 bri...

"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...

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 "T...

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 prov...

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 c...

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...

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 awa...

"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 epis...

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, Trav...

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 safe...

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...

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...

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...

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 lea...

Kristen Hadeed is a living example of the power of finding alignment between what you do and what fuels you as a human. Kristen started her professional journey by creating a cleaning business. It wasn't just any old cleaning business. It was one with the goal of developing its employees as leaders. Eventually, after some tough conversations and soul searching, Kristen understood her passion was i...

There has been a lot said about the current job market, the looming recession, and how companies create inclusive, human-centered workplace cultures. When making decisions about resources in uncertain times, it can be tempting to cut diversity initiatives, decrease employee resource group budgets, and sacrifice activities that support a healthy workplace culture. However, these efforts are even mo...

The world is constantly changing—causing a flow of conflicts and challenges to arise. Do you have the tools to overcome the chaos? Vivian Blade , Resilience and Inclusive Leadership Expert and best-selling author , has 5 key principles to follow for being resilience ready. In this episode, Vivian breaks down those concepts and shares concrete tools for implementing them. Listen in to learn how to...

86% of customers expect organizations to be proactive on social issues. That stat strikes fear deep into the hearts of 55% of CEOs. In this episode, Dora shares what you can do to meet your customer expectations without setting your organization up for failure.

"A healthy culture is an inclusive, change ready, and joyful culture where team members feel like they belong, and they can deliver care and performance beyond expectations." Dr. Norma Tirado , Vice President of Culture and Associate Experience at Centura Health , is back on Gut + Science to discuss why organizations need to start with creating a space where people are comfortable showing up as th...

Soft skills, like communication, determine 85% of job success, which is why Dr. Ali Atkison , a keynote speaker and trainer , uses brain science to help people improve the way they communicate. In this episode, Ali breaks down the importance of being conscious about the way we come across, be it digitally, in written form, or in person. Listen in for techniques on how to bring more clarity to your...

When your team is engaged, productivity and retention skyrocket. On a more human level, so does happiness. As CEO and Co-founder of 34 Strong , Brandon Miller is on a mission to create a million smiles by using a strengths-based approach to build highly engaged organizations.  One such company Brandon has come alongside with outstanding results is Road Runner . In this episode, Brandon and Sapidah...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not commitments that should be separate from the work of an organization—they are part of everything in the company's ecosystem, enterprise, and business practices. This episode shares the '4 Lenses of Representation' framework which is a helpful tool to reference as you are building your DEI strategy.

We've all heard stories about leaders who guided people through a storm, the proverbial lighthouses on the edge of cliffs to guide those lost at sea safely home. Steve Pemberton , Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman , has had many such people in his life, inspiring him to capture his stories and others' in a book called The Lighthouse Effect . In this episode, Steve shares his deeply perso...

96% of employees expect their organization to pursue a sustainability agenda- but how do we do that? In this episode, Dora shares insights about the way social impact creates meaningful work, and higher investor returns.

Research shows there are two main reasons why people quit their jobs—leaders and culture. If you want to retain talent, you have to be a leader nobody wants to leave. You have to be someone who champions a culture that gives them a sense of belonging. Kris Baird , President of The Baird Group , helps individuals work towards those goals everyday. In this episode, Kris shares a game-changing perspe...