Workplace Straight Talk™

If you have ever wondered what innovation looks like in an industry most people only notice when they have a need, this episode will surprise you. Louisville and Jefferson County MSD is proving that public utilities can be bold, creative, and forward-thinking—operating three utilities under one agency while protecting waterways, advancing sustainability, and delivering reliable service that direct...

In this episode, we break down a critical question every professional should be able to answer: What value do you bring to the organization? We explore how to clearly define your value proposition, how it impacts your career growth, and why it’s essential for both getting hired and advancing within a company. If you are serious about standing out, earning promotions, and positioning yourself as pr...

Take a closer look at one of the most successful library systems in the country. In this episode, we sit down with Kristen Sorth, Director & CEO of the St. Louis County Library to explore how the organization continues to deliver exceptional services, programming, and results for its community. From nationally recognized innovation to award-winning programs, services, and workplace culture, th...

This episode is part of the Series, "It's All About You, The Employee." Episode #2 is recognizing the signs in the workplace that indicate you have been fired quietly (figuratively) or you are going to be fired officially (literally), and how you recover after being fired using the F.I.R.E. Framework to help you rebound.

This is episode #1 of the podcast series "It is All About You, The Employee.” It is meant to provide information that will help you become more employableand marketable in your search for a better career opportunity, including finding a job. Watch the video to find out the five things people must consider when answering the question "Would You Hire Yourself? Also, if you watch the video,...

This is an introduction video about our new series, "It's All About You, The Employee." Episode #1: Would You Hire Yourself? Episode #:2: Have You Ever Been Fired? Episode #3: What is Your Value Proposition? You will not want to miss this series. The first episode will launch on 1/27/2026.

Welcome to Workplace Straight Talk™ (WST) with host Gloria Carter-Hicks. In Episode #3: “When Politics and Work Collide”, part of our Deception, Disruption, and Direction in the Workplace series, Gloria tackles the uncomfortable truth that political opinions don’t stay at the door — they walk into meetings, impact relationships, and shape workplace culture. She breaks down how to talk about politi...

Welcome to Workplace Straight Talk™, hosted by Gloria Carter-Hicks. In Episode #2, “Civility & Respect Reboot,” Carter-Hicks exposes the billion-dollar business cost of workplace incivility and reveals why civility and respect aren't “soft skills”—they are performance drivers. Tune in for straight talk on how organizations can reboot civility and respect as strategic business drivers for a hea...

This episode kicks off our Deception, Disruption, and Direction in the Workplace series with a focus on the “Upside-Down World of DEI." Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—often discussed and just as often misunderstood—have shifted over time, sometimes creating more confusion than clarity. My goal is to cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters: creating workplaces where all employe...