Business Confidential Now with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner

Inspiration is key to a healthy workplace environment. As a leader, it is your job to not only inspire yourself but your people too. Because once you understand what inspires your people, you're getting a lens into their core underlying motivations. You are seeing what matters to them the most and that can really boost a team's morale. Learn how to inspire your team with your host Hanna Hasl-Kelch...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are three key areas of helping individuals thrive professionally and personally in the workplace. In this episode, James McKim Jr. , the founder of Organizational Ignition , shares his knowledge as he determines the myths surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in businesses. Some companies are committed to carrying out the DEI Principle to benefit the organiz...

Appealing a lawsuit to the US Supreme Court seems to be very fashionable in certain circles. After all, no one likes to lose. Absolutely. No. One. And that makes taking the case to the highest court in the land, for one more bite at the apple sound very appealing (no pun intended). But what factors should a business consider before taking the plunge? This is a SPECIAL BONUS episode. It's an interv...

Technological advancement provides more efficiency, accuracy, and preciseness in our work but not all things are wrapped in gold. This advancement also poses cyber threats to business, and understanding the need for cyber security culture allows us to avoid these threats. In this episode,  Perry Carpenter , a Chief Evangelist and StrategyOfficer for  KnowBe4 , shares his insights about cyber secur...

This fast-paced world has made it increasingly difficult to have our personal life taken care of while drowning in our work life. As such, we almost always hear advice that calls for "work-life balance." However, our guest in this episode believes that there is no such thing. Instead, we need to look for "work-life harmony."  Steven Howard  sits down with host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner to tell us all ab...

What is a business all about? Is it just for profits? Listen to your host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she sits down for a conversation with John Feloni  about how stakeholder capitalism can create long-term value by considering every stakeholder's needs. John uncovers the seven master keys of wisdom and wealth that could help you create success in today’s complicated world. He dives into effective lead...

A talent-centric organization addresses the needs of individuals based on their strengths and weaknesses. What processes do you have in your company that ensures that the people you're recruiting are the best fit for your job offers? Join your host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she sits down for a conversation with Carol Schultz about engaging, managing, and retaining employees to elevate processes and d...

What are the challenges your business is facing today? You have to be willing to identify where you’re lacking and strive for continuous improvement.  Tune in as our guest Alexis Kingsbury  discusses how you can systematize your business to achieve effective and efficient growth. Recently, Alexis has been talking to a lot of other business owners to understand what holds them back from systemizing...

The world is constantly changing and businesses need to adapt. It’s getting harder because customers talk online a lot. What are strategies you can formulate to promote your brand well? Partnering with influencers to attract customers is a great way to build your business and widen your reach. Join your host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she talks with David Yovanno  on how you can choose the right influ...

A vibrant organizational culture contributes to better employee engagement, innovation, productivity, and a more positive impact on everything in your business. But how do you know if you already have a vibrant organizational culture or what you need to fix in order to get one? In this episode, Warren Coughlin gives an in-depth discussion about organizational culture. He explains why a vibrant org...

Leadership quality can make or break the success of your deal, according to today’s guest. So why isn’t it prioritized during due diligence when looking for mergers and acquisitions red flags?  Claire Chandler  is the President and Founder of  Talent Boost  and she specializes in leadership and business value creation. In this episode, she chats with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner to discuss the importance o...

Employee onboarding is a vital first step for employees in any company. How do we make sure that it’s effective every time without making it a soul-crushing experience for the HR staff? In this episode, Hanna Hasl-Kelchner sits down with  eWebinar  Cofounder and CEO,  Melissa Kwan  to talk about how and why they’re providing a platform for businesses to automate their onboarding process. Melissa c...

A high-performing team is essential to any organization's success. But what does it take to build and nurture a high-performing team in the multi-generational workforce? In this episode, Hanna Hasl-Kelchner is joined by Ron Carucci , the owner and Managing Partner at Navalent . With a 30-year track record of helping organizations, Ron helps some of the world's most influential executives tackle st...

Building a family business is tough, and handing over the reins of a family business can be even more challenging. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchneras she welcomesVincent Curatola, who shares some practical tips for navigating it successfully and pr otecting your family legacy along the way. Hear his remarkable story. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT FAMILY BUSINESS: The backstory of his 3-generation family...

Everyone has encountered the elephant in the room, that obvious problem or risk that nobody wants to talk about. It creates awkward situations and sometimes paralysis. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes communications expert Diane A. Ross, who has a solution for how to conquer the beast and restore harmony and productivity to your business.  WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT THE ELEPHANT IN TH...

Email and the need for speed in business is a challenge we all face. It’s also what makes the convenience of electronic gadgets so seductive and alluring. But email convenience has a dark side. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she sheds light on that dark side and the unwanted legal liability that goes with it.   WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT EMAIL BLIND SPOTS: ● How one sneaky email blind spot creat...

Effective listening is challenging. Have you ever been introduced to someone at work only to forget their name 10 seconds later? Join the club.   Also join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes listening expert and author of LISTEN UP SECOND EDITION   Dr. Kittie Watson  who says the same thing happens with all kinds of other business information and it’s costing your company more than you know....

A super connector always seems to know all the right people. What's their secret sauce? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes networking expert, Joyce Layman, author of  Your Connecting Advantage to Business Confidential Now. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT A SUPER CONNECTOR: • How a super connector leverages the art of business connecting. • How connecting differs from networking. • The bigges...

Want to know how to REALLY connect with buyers and thrive in today’s marketplace? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes sales expert and author Deb Calvert , who says, "stop selling.” Is that crazy or what?   WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT HOW TO CONNECT WITH BUYERS: ● 3 powerful ways to build trust and connect with buyers. ● How to find out what really matters to buyers. ● How asking salient...

Creating a memorable marketing message that sets your business apart from the competition can be serious challenge for many small and mid-size businesses. It’s easy to bounce from one “marketing idea of the week” to the next with little to show for your efforts except frustration.   Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes Duct Tape Marketing guru, John Jantsch, who has a better solution and...

Do you have some start up business ideas? Can entrepreneurship be your ticket to fame and fortune? It worked for Mark Zuckerberg. Why not you? If the thought of starting your own business has ever crossed your mind, you’ve got startup fever. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes Professor Ted Zoller. He has a prescription for how to achieve more entrepreneurial success and tips for how to...

Their business startup turned trash into treasure, by “up-cycling” architectural salvage. They were saving America’s past for America’s future. And as their business grew it also turned into a hit reality show on the DIY Network called "Salvage Dawgs." Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes Black Dog Salvage founders Mike Whiteside and Robert Kulp to talk about how they built their incredib...

EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE Is excellent customer service dead? If you’ve ever been on hold for what feels like forever getting menu to death by dumb artificial intelligence or struggled to reach a knowledgeable person who actually answers the phone, can speak your language, pay attention to details, you might definitely think customer service is dead. But today’s guest, Mitche Graf, helps you disc...

SUCCESSFULLY MARKET ON TIKTOK How do you successfully market on TikTok, the new, fastest growing social media platform when you don’t really know anything about it. Today’s guest, Austin Armstrong has the answers and gives you a front row seat. What You’ll Discover About How to Successfully Market on TikTok (highlights & transcript): HIGHLIGHTSCLICK HERE FOR AUDIO TRANSCRIPT * Where the opport...

HUMILITY Humility is not a word we typically associate with alpha business leaders. Yet one survey published in the  Journal of Management  found that humble leaders had higher-performing teams, better collaboration and more flexibility. Today’s guest, Warren Rustand, explains how humility is NOT a weakness but rather the most important quality of outstanding leaders. What You’ll Discover About Hu...