Wired to Work with Jess Chapman

On today’s show, we field different questions from our listeners on a wide range of topics like culture, conflict, and communication. Kendra Lane, an eThree client with the same passion for people, joins us today to act as host.   Here are just some of the questions we’ll tackle on today’s episode:  How do you know it’s time to fire an employee? This is a common issue that most organizations will...

Have you ever struggled with “fit issues” at your organization? Have you ever been in a company or organization where you felt like the odd one out? It can happen to anyone.   In this episode of "Unlocking Your People," Jess discusses the issue of "fit" within organizations. Many think that "fit" refers to a candidate's abilities - they possess the right skills a...

As per a recent survey, more than two-thirds of employees would like to receive more feedback. Yet, most employers shy away from giving feedback. And the small percentage of employers that do, do an extremely shoddy job. On today’s show, we are joined by Operational Excellence Coordinator, Rene as we discuss the best way to give and receive feedback to your employees.  You will learn WHY an annual...

How can you better support performance in your organization or team, while equipping your employees with the tools they need to succeed? On today’s show, Jess shares her ABC framework to help you do exactly that. This ABC framework can help you ensure that you set your people up to succeed.  You’ll learn about the components that make up the ABC framework, starting with A – which stands for Awaren...

On today’s show, Jess speaks to Gina Pecore, CEO of Genoa Design International , who shares her insights on growth, company culture, and consistent HR practices. You’ll also learn why a people-first approach is critical for managing amazing growth.  Genoa is a production design firm that provides 3D modeling services for the shipbuilding industry and offshore industries. Back in the early 1990s, G...

Most of us can remember learning the "Golden Rule" as kids. The idea of "doing unto others as you would have them do unto you" carries with it some useful advice on being thoughtful in your interactions with others. However, when it comes to unlocking and empowering others, the Golden Rule may not be the best way forward. In today's episode of "Unlocking your People,&...

Businesses run on people and relationships. The better your people perform, the better your organization performs.  But, how do you handle the "tough people stuff" in your business? Each one of us spent our time in school learning math, science, history, geography, and other fascinating subjects. However, there's one subject that we've really never taught - human interaction. T...