CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel

In today's episode: CFOs, CHROs, and other executives are often looking at different goals, incentives, and metrics, which leads to a mismatch. HR professionals need to learn how to speak finance--conveying the financial results that come from investing in people. Turnover is expensive; new employees can cost thousands in investments. It pays to keep them around and productive. Culture Leaders Dai...

In today's episode: People learn in different ways: instruction, narrative, writing, art, and more. When conveying important information, provide multiple paths to learning it to maximize impact. Ask: what methods will land with the majority of people? What methods can be added to activate the margins? Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's bigge...

In this special bonus episode: Non-competes are back. A Texas court has blocked the FTC ban on non-compete clauses. There are situations where non-competes are necessary, but they've been used too broadly. Company secrets are key to some businesses, but those that rely on intellectual property or other assets don't need to restrict employee movement. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute p...

In today's episode: Business results come from actions, but micromanaging action burns everybody out. The best way to foster an "ownership mindset" is to give employees ownership in the company. That ownership mindset creates emotional buy-in, naturally drives action, and gets results. KKR's Peter Stavros and Ownership Works are leading the trend. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podc...

In today's episode: This year's jobs reports have been incorrect--they reported 818,000 new jobs that were never actually created. The jobs economy is weaker than we thought, but the stock market hasn't reacted much. As jobs reports are growing more inaccurate, it's worth looking to job postings to get a real sense of the market. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where...

In today's episode: KKR's Peter Stavros is proving that employee ownership isn't just altruistic--it makes a profit. Business results don't just come from top-down actions; they come from employee beliefs. People with a sense of ownership in a company will go the extra mile. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button w...

Dr. Jessica Kriegel speaks with Tara Ataya, Chief People and Diversity Officer at Hootsuite, to explore the innovative and people-first strategies that Tara has implemented at Hootsuite to foster a culture of belonging, engagement, and empowerment. Tara shares her approach to navigating the balance between business goals and people-focused leadership, offering insights into the importance of liste...

In today's episode: People who feel engaged, safe, and involved bring their best selves to companies. Culture needs to meet people where they are. Plus, it needs to move with them. No solution is one-size-fits all: focus groups can help narrow down what people really need. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button wor...

In today's episode: Bad economies are sometimes used as an excuse to deprioritize values and culture--but good culture is a huge asset. Developing people requires listening to employees. Communication = Leadership. Leaders who focus on commands over listening often stems from fear. Listening is a strength. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's b...

In today's episode: CEOs are managing countless tasks, which is why their patience can seem short. Showing empathy for the fast pace and immense pressure that executives face can go a long way. Don't "tell a story" --put the good stuff up front. Expect unusual questions. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workp...

In today's episode: Co-CEOs can process more information, but require trust above all. Supply, demand, and capital make up the three general pillars of a business. Top talent will stick around when regularly shown that their capabilities are valued. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring...

In today's episode: A Culture Partners client was featured in the Wall Street Journal's Suddenly, Hourly Workers Aren’t So Hard to Find Companies with good cultures face a challenge during market slowdowns: their employees want to stay! To avoid that problem, companies need operational experts and culture experts to work together. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs wher...

In today's episode: Leaders are the linchpin of culture, but not the sole creators of it. Hybrid work requires a different culture from remote and in-person work. All communication is a balance of richness and scope. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with le...

In today's episode: HR professionals must see both the employee-side issues and the company-wide strategy. Choosing to prioritize people may not always be rewarded--but it's still courageous. Human empathy will be the deciding factor for companies in an evolving tech landscape. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-butto...

In today's episode: Low-effort initiations of contact can sometimes just drop the task onto the recipient's plate. Below-the-line thinking, which focuses on the blame game, hurts goodwill and fails to achieve results. The four steps of accountability: see it, own it, solve it, do it. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot...

In today's episode: Sometimes, good branding means breaking societal taboos. How authenticity creates customer loyalty. A company needs to take a stand to build recognition. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real bu...

In today's episode: Layoffs are no longer a last-ditch effort, but a tactic of the business cycle. There are no mustache-twirling villain CEOs, but systemic issues creating pressures at all levels. Investment in long-term results drives value. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you e...

Dr. Jessica Kriegel talks with Jolen Anderson, BetterUp's Chief People & Community Officer, to delve into her inspiring journey from law school to leading people-centric HR strategies at various large organizations. Jolen shares her evolving purpose, the significance of trust and respect in leadership, and the crucial role of mental health in the workplace. Tune in to discover how Jolen navigates...

In today's episode: Fixing systemic issues requires changes in infrastructure, not just training. What it means to do good within the corporate structure. Collective action can achieve spectacular results. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who l...

In today's episode: Wall Street's "work hard, play hard" culture is unsustainable for the next generation. Prioritizing people over profits makes more money in the long run. Developing the team can sometimes take priority over the clients. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclu...

In today's episode: Resetting our ineffective processes of change management. Adaptable culture is most correlated with long-term revenue growth. Strategy is easy to change in a boardroom, but the speed of culture change is the difference-maker. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you...

In today's episode: Workers want to know their work is valued by the customer and the company. Fixing burnout by asking what employees envision for their workdays. Going to bat for managers who face pressure from executives and employees alike. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you...

In today's episode: Discussing the NEET crisis: those not in employment, education, or training. Younger generations expect more from employers, but companies need them less. Responsibilities for both employers and employees to improve things. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you e...

In today's episode: Giving employees space to check in with themselves. How people managers build relationships. Small, everyday interactions can make a huge difference. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real busine...

In today's episode: HR's focus on both people and profit. SHRM's role as a leader and unifier in the HR profession. Widespread confusion around the "E" in DEI . Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business result...