Being [at Work]

Scott Zigmond is the VP of Sales and Marketing at Performance Services, an Indianapolis-based company that constructs high-performing buildings with optimal environments. Throughout Scott's career in organizations such as General Electric and Roche, he has focused on getting results through others, and he attributes his business success to his spotlight on people. As a West Point Military Academy...

When you think of progressive, future-focused people strategies, state government probably doesn't come to mind. However, wait until you hear what this week's guest on Being [at Work] is up to. Britni Saunders is the Director of the Indiana State Personnel Department (SPD) - and a proud Hoosier. She was appointed to her position by the Governor of Indiana, Eric Holcomb, to align with his initiativ...

Did you know that women control 85% of national spending? And yet, women earn 20% less than men. Today's guest on Being [at Work] is on a mission to change that. Jill Trimmel is the President and Owner of Artrip Solutions and the creator of iwillclosethegap.com , an initiative to empower those who want an active role in creating gender diversity and equality. After multiple promotions, yet remaini...

Imagine the challenge of starting your life over in a new country [on a new continent!] Maia Siprashvili-Lee is the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Supplier Diversity at the Indiana Department of Administration . She has spent her career in government leadership and moved to the United States from her home country of Georgia in 2013. In Georgia, Maia served as the Deputy Minister of Defense...

Jim Kouzes is a bestselling author, an award-winning speaker and, according to the Wall Street Journal , one of the 12 best executive educators in the United States. He is also the co-author of The Leadership Challenge , which is named one of the 100 best business books of all time. Jim and his co-author Barry Posner are currently working on the seventh edition of this book. A highly-regarded lead...

"What's the worst that could happen?" This is a question that Patty Hatter , SVP Global Customer Services at Palo Alto Networks , frequently asks herself. Patty isn't afraid to take the unfamiliar path. Throughout her career, she's experienced all different types of roles from operations to tech startups to for-profit board positions. The theme of simply figuring it out has been with her during al...

You never know where your path is going to lead. That's one of the key themes from this Being [at Work] episode with Melissa Davis . Melissa is the President of BSA LifeStructures , a design firm that creates inspired solutions to improve lives, and she's incredibly passionate about the impact BSA has on so many people. She believes if you do work that you love and be the best that you can be, eve...

Host Andrea Butcher understands that leadership is hard in today's complex, dynamic work environment. On this episode of Being [at Work], she's discussing Next Gen Talent , an initiative to equip early-career human resources leaders to best serve their organizations through the development of key business skills. The group was created to fill the gap in the development of business skills for HR le...

Lisa Price is the Executive VP of Human Resources at KAR Global , a company that provides support, technology, and logistics for the used vehicle industry. As an attorney and leader of the HR talent function for KAR, Lisa is responsible for identifying and implementing best practices that enable all human resources teams to act as strategic partners to the company, and efficiently and effectively...

Karen Mangia is Vice President, Customer & Market Insights at Salesforce , author of Success with Less , and TEDx speaker, and she knows what it's like to lead a life with a full calendar. As a recovering activity addict and overachiever, it was challenging for Karen to say 'no.' Soon, she wasn't feeling like herself. She finally reached a point where she realized she was ignoring the signs that s...

Matt Odum is the President of Briljent , a professional services company. Over the years, Matt has learned that developing his team is his number one job as he runs the company. Listen in as Matt discusses a situation that highlighted the value of giving honest feedback. You'll hear how this 'oops moment' ended up being a great leadership lesson for him. If you're struggling with when and how to b...

Richard Cardwell is the Vice President and Head of Midwest Region for Infosys , a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. He is growing a tech hub and representing 3,200 people, all while modeling ultimate transparency. In this episode, you'll hear Richard explain the importance of 'finding your five' and the impact of owning your story. If you're struggling when it comes...

Dennis Martin is the President of Individual Life and Financial Services at OneAmerica® . He's also a visionary. Today, Dennis is in the role that he set out to get 20 years ago. Throughout his career, Dennis has been incredibly deliberate and intentional. However, he realized through candid feedback that he wasn't as ready for his dream role as he may have once thought. So, throughout this journe...

Terry Holloway is the Senior Vice President and Chief Talent Officer at Strada Education Network . Strada applies a unique combination of philanthropy, research, and creative solutions to improve the college to career connection. Terry is a critical part of their strategy, and he knows what great leadership looks like. We can easily get caught up in selfish thoughts such as, "Why isn't this happen...

Donna Wilkinson is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Pacers Sports & Entertainment . In this episode of Being [at Work], you'll hear how her calming spirit coupled with her integrity for doing things the right way, has helped create a culture of safety and encouragement at Pacers Sports and Entertainment. How can you model risk-taking by supporting new ideas and allowing people (even...

Seth Morales is the President and COO of Morales Group , a mission-driven recruitment and staffing agency. Cultural health is key to Seth's leadership, and he is intentional about creating an environment in which his employees and those they serve can be their best selves. He not only reminds his employees that each of them has an opportunity to be a light, but he also models that for them. Listen...

Rebecca Ellis , Ph. D., chooses to live life out loud and is an outstanding communicator and risk-taker. In this episode of Being [at Work], Rebecca tells us about a situation in which she was told 'no'...but did it anyway. Her driving force told her to keep going - to push the envelope - when it came to a specific business problem she was trying to solve. [Spoiler alert: it ultimately paid off]....

Jim Piazza is the Director of Data Center Operations at Facebook . Although he works in a fast-paced environment, even in the midst of chaos, he strives to remain present, kind, and engaged. For Jim, titles and money really don't mean anything. At the end of the day, it's really about who you choose to be as a person and as a leader. Think back about the last time you had to make an unpopular or p...

Natalie Wilkinson is the General Manager of Corporate Strategy and Planning for Toyota North America . Have you ever thought to yourself, "there's no way I can do this"? Natalie did. But she continued to push through. Throughout her years (and promotions) at Toyota, Natalie realized the value of getting to know her team and learning their roles, which therefore built their trust in her as a leader...

Kent Kramer is the President and CEO of Goodwill Central & Southern Indiana . Kent is a servant leader who uses his platform as an advocate opportunity to enable others - whether it's in the community with his team members - or at home with his family. In this episode, you'll hear Kent's passion for mentorship - he loves listening, learning, and helping others. From recent college graduates to som...

"As leaders, we have an enormous responsibility to our people." Philip Mann is the Senior Director Facility Leader at Macy's , where he manages a large operational team. He understands knowing people personally goes a long way to supporting their productivity. Several years ago, Philip went through a time in his career where there was a cultural breakdown. Turnover was high, and employees weren't...

Have you ever had a blow to your ego? Chances are, you have; however, it's how you bounce back that truly matters. In the early 2000s, M.T. Ray ( @MTRay27 ), SVP of Global Resources for Cheetah Digital , found herself living in a new city with a new job, only to lose it a few years later due to the economy. So, how did she handle the change? She evolved. From creating a Twitter profile to attendin...

How do others view you as a boss, spouse, parent, or friend? Are you presenting yourself in an authentic way? Have you ever asked your employees or loved ones how they see you? Trey Willis ( @treywillis ) is the Chief Technology Officer at CTSI-Global , a supply chain and logistics company that serves businesses around the world. In this episode, you'll hear how a leadership workshop exercise flip...

After work, are you left feeling drained? Are you a leader seeking answers, support or just looking for fresh perspectives? Do you feel like you don't know how to bring your whole self to work? Being [at Work] is a podcast featuring value-driven leaders who aren't afraid to lean into a big challenge when it's something they believe in. You'll hear their life and career changing moments that made t...