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🏆 What if the secret to great leadership isn't in doing more , but in being more ?✨🚀 In this final installment of the PFN Impact Awards, Amy Lynn Durham sits down with her nomination, Aaron Tabacco, to talk about Quantum Presence—the next-level leadership skill that helps you show up fully, authentically, and impactfully. Aaron shares why presence beats performance, how to deliver feedback that...

What happens when a business goes beyond profit and puts people at the center of everything they do? You get Daycos —a company where employees don't just work; they lead the charge in giving back. 💙 Lead the People 's Matt Poepsel sits down with his PFN Impact Award nominations: Brandon and Tammy Day, the dynamic duo behind Daycos. They discuss how they turned their company into a powerhouse for...

Get ready for another great episode highlighting this nominee for the PeopleForward Network Impact Awards series! Host of Mo-ments of Experience Geoffrey Smith sits down with Dr. Apurv Gupta—a true champion of leading with love.❤️ From his early days in medicine to becoming a transformational force in healthcare, Dr. Gupta shares the aha! moments that shaped his leadership journey. He talks about...

🏆 The PFN Impact Awards are back in this kickoff episode for 2024's winners! Nikki Lewallen Gregory sits down with her nomination: Amy Bayer — Global Director of DEI, Culture, and Engagement at Duck Creek Technologies — as she shares how she helped build a flexible-first, employee-led culture where 93% of employees engage in shaping their workplace. 🦆 Tune in to hear Amy's full journey, the powe...

From corporate hotshot to living legendary ! 🌟 Tommy Breedlove joins Matt Poepsel to share how hitting rock bottom sparked a journey to authentic leadership, true success, and joy. Discover how self-awareness, owning your brilliance, and living with purpose can transform your life. From Our Sponsor: The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business st...

🚀 Live from CultureCon in Madison, Wisconsin, Nikki chats with Jeannie Boehm of Zappos at Work and Michelle Goodhart, a leader in employee experience. From surprise shoe gifting to creating meaningful connections, this episode dives into how intentional recognition can WOW your team and transform workplace culture. Lace up for this inspiring conversation—you won't want to miss it! 👟   Additional...

We're back with another episode live from CultureCon 2024! Join host Jasmine Bellamy as she chats with Mark Cruth, Modern Work Coach at Atlassian. With only 13% of teams thriving, Mark shares how storytelling can reconnect teams to their purpose. From "Postcards from the Future" to "Future Press Releases," discover simple, practical ways to energize your team and bring the magic back to work. Read...

What if "you matter" wasn't just a feel-good phrase but a leadership superpower? In today's Predictive Index special episode, Angela Maiers, renowned educator and change-maker, joins Matt Poepsel to explore how leaders can ignite purpose and performance by meeting the most basic human need. Packed with stories, insights, and actionable tips, this episode will change the way you lead. Tune in—you m...

Live from CultureCon, we're talking workplace magic with Debra Squyres, Chief Customer Officer at Bonusly! 🎉 From Bonusly's origin story to game-changing tips on recognition and leadership, this episode is packed with inspiring stories and actionable advice for building thriving, people-first workplaces. Tune in to discover how small moments of recognition create BIG impacts! Additional Resources...

Happy New Year from People Forward Network! 🎇 We're kicking off 2025 with a new episode live from CultureCon! Nikki chats with Regent Cornell from UKG about all things workplace culture! From simplifying HR systems to creating people-first environments, Regent shares stories, tips, and laughs (including how UKG keeps things "United, Kind, and Growing"). Tune in for fresh ideas and a little inspir...

Culture isn't just a vibe—it's a choice! In today's Predictive Index replay, Hema Crockett, co-founder of Gig Talent, joins Matt Poepsel to break down what it really takes to build a culture that works. Spoiler alert: it's about values, not perks. Hema shares her secrets on getting everyone involved in shaping culture, why high performance goes way beyond numbers, and how leaders can make or break...

🎙It's another episode live from CultureCon! Jasmine Bellamy and Jeff Lindemann are here to spill the secrets of building a culture that actually fuels business success! Jeff shares his journey of shaping a people-first culture where belonging, engagement, and purpose aren't just buzzwords—they're the game plan. Tune in to learn why Jeff says, "Culture exists whether you shape it or not," and how h...

🎙Live from CultureCon! Nikki chats with the inspiring Faatima Khan about creating workplaces where people can be their true selves. Faatima shares stories from her career, emphasizes the importance of "brave spaces," and offers actionable ways leaders can build trust and celebrate individual strengths. Tune in for fresh insights on trust, empathy, and bringing a bit more heart into leadership.   A...

On this re-released episode of Lead the People podcast, Marcel Schwantes, founder of Leadership from the Core, shares how his experience in a toxic workplace led him to embrace servant leadership. Now a renowned coach and speaker, Marcel discusses how prioritizing people-first principles transforms both leadership and organizational success. He shares practical tools for creating safe, empowering...

Live from CultureCon, Jasmine Bellamy chats with Amy Bayer, the HR pro who believes "Everyone Owns Culture." With over 20 years in HR, Amy shares how Duck Creek Technologies thrived when employees took the lead in shaping culture—from creating a women's Resource Group to launching a Culture Ambassador Program. Learn how these initiatives boosted connection, leadership skills, and excitement, even...

Live from CultureCon in Madison, Wisconsin, Nikki sits down with Joey Williams, Culture Specialist at Healthpeak Properties, aka "HR Fun Uncle," to discuss his unique career journey and approach to building a culture where every voice is heard. From handwritten birthday notes to creating channels for open feedback, Joey reveals how he fosters inclusivity and trust across the organization. He share...

On this re-released episode from the Lead the People podcast Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg, an expert on organizational psychology and meetings, shares his insights on the power of 1:1 meetings. As the author of The Surprising Science of Meetings and Glad We Met , Dr. Rogelberg reveals how these interactions can boost performance, foster engagement, and improve leadership. Key Takeaways: Prioritize 1:1...

In this episode recorded live from CultureCon in Madison, WI, Nikki sits down with Gianna Driver, Chief People Officer at Lattice , to uncover the real magic behind thriving workplaces. Spoiler: It's not just about retention or productivity—it's about creating deep, human connections. Gianna takes us on a journey through her 20+ years in HR, sharing how the pandemic brought engagement into crystal...

Live from CultureCon 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin, Nikki Lewallen Gregory, founder of PeopleForward Network, kicks off a new series that brings together the collective power of meaningful work and people-first leadership. This episode features the dynamic co-founders of CultureCon, Nick Lombardino and Zach Blumenfeld, as they share the origin story of CultureCon and their vision for expanding its im...

What does it mean to be authentic at work, and why does it matter? It turns out, authenticity has a massive impact. It reduces turnover, builds trust, and inspires loyalty. Companies with authentic cultures see employees over 2x more likely to stay, 4x more likely to report high trust, and 6x more likely to follow authentic leaders. In this re-released episode of the Desuckify Work podcast, guest...

In this re-released episode, Joshua Berry, author, speaker, and director of Econic, shares his insights on driving change in Fortune 500 companies and startups. With a track record of success at organizations like US Bank, John Deere, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, Joshua reveals his top strategies for effective leadership and innovation. Top 3 Takeaways: Get Quiet : Silence the noise and tap into yo...

In this re-release episode of Lead the People, host Matt Poepsel interviews David Lahey. David holds an MBA from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University and has completed graduate studies at Harvard University, along with additional coursework in Adult Education at the University of Toronto. With over 25 years of expertise, David has focused on predictive leadership development, talent...

On the this re-release from the Lead the People podcast we welcome guest, Brian Phillips . Brian is an Oklahoma native who moved to California with the goal of building leaders and cultivating change around the world after graduating from the University of Oklahoma. With a mix of enterprise recruiting experience at HP and Google with a foundation in agency recruiting at TEKsystems, he has found a...

This episode of Fringe, features the Lead the People podcast with host Matt Poepsel. Guest Keisha A Rivers harnessed the lessons learned while leading during a harrowing Hurricane Katrina experience to become an award-winning international speaker, change agent and learning leader. As Chief Change Officer and President of The KARS Group LTD, she focuses on equipping organizations and leaders to na...

Navigating the maze of self-discovery and authentic leadership, Aaron Abell , head of America's HR at Southco , dives deep into his transformative journey. On this re-released episode of "Being [at Work] with host Andrea Butcher ," Aaron unfurls the tale of his personal and professional metamorphosis—how he listened to his internal nudges leading to profound changes within himself and his leadersh...