The Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast

I continued my discussion with Dr. Stephen Middleton today in Part 2 of his interview. If you ever feel like you are having difficulty finding the opportunities you want, this episode is just what you need to give you a little boost of encouragement that opportunities are all around us – we just have to be open to them.  The possibilities that we have in life do not only pertain to opportunities i...

It's always nice to have a reminder of what is possible in our lives, and I want to bring that reminder to you today through my interview with Dr. Stephen Middleton - The Possibility Man.  Beginning his life in rural South Carolina, Dr. Middleton came to the realization that he was meant for more in this life than farming. He shares stories of inspiration that he gained from his uncle at a young a...

We are back for Part 2 this week of the best Mind, Body, and Spirit ideas and products to give you a wake-up eager 2024! Last week I interviewed some professionals who are near and dear to my heart, and they shared their favorite tips and tricks for mind, body, and spirit that they are implementing in 2024. In this episode: [00:01:03] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [00:03:31] Did...

Waking up eager is a commitment, and it takes finding the right balance between what we do and how we feel about what we do. But to truly be happy and healthy and to feel our best selves, we have to be fulfilled in mind, body, and spirit. In this episode: [00:41] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [02:45] What is the Wake Up Eager Way? [05:18] A process for a reflection on the past ye...

I continue the discussion with Mike Shennan, senior coach with This Naked Mind , and we dive deeper into discussing the impact of alcohol on our lives. One way that you can approach the impact of alcohol in your life is to look at it like a relationship. Is that relationship healthy or toxic?  A more significant struggle that we often encounter is not just our relationship with alcohol but the rel...

Drinking is a social concept that we often experience in our day-to-day work, whether it be at a happy hour event after a long day of work or indulging at a live concert over the weekend. Alcohol is all around us, at every party and event, and in every marketing stream we consume.  Mike Keenan, a senior coach with This Naked Mind, joins me today to share about his relationship with alcohol and his...

We jump back in with Eddie Hightower and discuss his strengths and motivators, how they play into what he does in his role, and how he works best.  Understanding strengths and motivators for how employees behave in the workplace helps us match the responsibilities of the role. Caliber nailed it when they matched Eddie for the role of Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Social Responsibilit...

Over the years, we have lost the value of apprenticeship programs, and several industries worldwide are feeling the squeeze of the limited number of skilled laborers that they need to succeed. Caliber Collision is flipping the script with its very successful and very impactful apprenticeship program. New technicians are brought in and taught all the skills they need to become competent technicians...

In part two of my conversation with Ron Price we really start to dig into his personal thoughts and beliefs. He shares more about the influential people in his life, how understanding his DISC and Motivators changed the way he interacted with people, and what he does to support his mind, body and spirit.  But first he gives some extremely sage advice regarding how to properly debrief a TriMetrix r...

The study of Axiology has greatly impacted my life and my career. One of the people I look up to most in this science is Ron Price. He's the president of TTI Success Insights and he has a way of breaking down Axiology to make it relevant to anyone. I'm so excited to have him join us for our celebratory 100th episode of The Wake Up Eager Podcast.  Ron and I met back in 2005 when he was putting on a...

The power and necessity of creating strong connections with your peers, leadership, and coworkers cannot be overstated. Especially when new leaders are coming into an organization and need to better understand their teams as quickly as possible.  One way to create connections and quickly build positive relationships is by using Talent Insights Side-by-Side Reports. Essentially we take any of the p...

Is it possible to age backwards? There has been a huge focus throughout the entire history of human civilization on extending life and living better. But is it possible? In many ways it is and here to share more about this is Augie Leone. He's sharing his healthy aging secrets and how at 93 his body is younger than ever.  Augie became very interested in health and wellness after he retired in 1987...

Welcome back to part two of this brilliant conversation with Mike Wilson and Mica Lunt of T2L Professional Development. We've been chatting about confronting the challenges of local government and in this second half we'll dig deeper into Mica and Mike's top Motivators and what keeps them waking up eager every day.  Something that is extremely interesting about Mike and Mica's Motivators is that t...

When you think of the government, what's the first thing that comes to mind? If you said, the president, you're probably in the majority. However, it is our local government that has the most say over our day to day lives. Mica Lunt and Mike Wilson help local governments find and hire the right talent to help make our cities run smoothly and effectively, but it's not without challenges.  Mike and...

We're picking back up today where we left off in our last episode about Hiring Manager Mistakes and Best Practices with my amazing guest, Huff Logue.  We spoke a lot about the amazing factors that TriMetrix offered in our last episode, and today, we talked about the advantage of DISC and how crucial it is in today's workplace. The DISC assessment not only helps us dive deeper into who we are and h...

We have all experienced the disappointment of hiring the wrong applicant for a position. The interview went so well; their resume was spot on for the skills and experience you were looking for, and they answered all of our questions the right way. But, after a few weeks or months into their job duties, you start to notice that they weren't quite the right fit after all.  The problem may have been...

I am back with Part 2 of my discussion on Workplace Motivation. Now that you know why the Motivators are so important when you're trying to engage and inspire your employees, I want to continue to share what the Motivators are and how they present.  The second Motivator is Utilitarian. If you have someone who is a High Utilitarian, they are going to be extremely focused on return on investment. No...

Maintaining a motivated workplace is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Oftentimes, executives attempt to engage their teams through group outings and large meetings to encourage socialization and connection to improve motivation. While these are good exercises, the key to maintaining an engaged workforce is focusing on the level of the individual employee. Each employee is going to have different...

What is Executive Presence, and how do you know if you have it? Executive Presence is a leader's ability to engage, align, and inspire people to move and act. Having an Executive Presence in the workplace means you are the person people turn to for solutions and guidance, and it provides you with a position of influence.   In this episode: [00:01:28] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast!...

Human resources professionals truly are the champions of courage within an organization. They are tasked with the responsibility to have extremely difficult conversations, guide leaders in doing the same, and be a resource for some very important information for employees. Here to discuss ways in which leaders and HR professionals can balance their responsibilities with personal growth is Pat Bell...

Have you ever felt stuck or stagnant in your career? You're not alone. Not by a long shot. Three out of four employed persons feel disconnected from their careers. Which when you consider how much time we spend building our professional lives, we deserve a great career!   In this episode: [00:05:24] Learn about Tina Asher and how she is building a Wake Up Eager Workforce.  [00:07:18] Everyone does...

The Oval Group is a talent management solutions provider specializing in talent assessments and services that help business leaders make informed decisions about their unique business… and the people who hold the keys to its success.  How?  Through defining The Seven Stages of Growth and understanding the challenges leaders and stakeholders must overcome to continue growing.    In this episode: [0...

Find the Full Show Notes at: http://www.pricelessprofessional.com/growstrongleaders   Did you know that the human brain will forget about 90% of what is learned in a one-time training or course? Imagine, you've sent your top leaders to a conference, they come back fired up and ready to implement, but a month later, nothing new has happened. Why do you think that is?  This exact topic was why I wan...

Communication extends beyond the ability to give and take direction and work together collaboratively. Sometimes, there are other elements at play that we have to consider when we are experiencing difficulty with struggling employees. And surprisingly, there are many overlaps in the needs of these employees and the taming of wild Mustangs. In this episode: [00:03:00] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager W...

When they are operating efficiently, teams are wonderful tools that can achieve amazing goals and bring innovative ideas to life. However, we often experience that there are many teams that experience dysfunction. Teams are inherently dysfunctional, and every team has dysfunction in some capacity. In this episode: [00:01:27] Welcome to the show! [00:03:23] Chris Young's background and what we'll t...