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So many of us see and hear about ESG as a topic that is trending, but we don't really have a good framework for understanding what it is, or why we should care.  Listen in on what ESG is, why it's exploding, and learn the 3 things you should ask yourself if you begin to engage in this work.

Can you imagine a world where everyone is living their best lives? Cody Chadwick , Founder of The Mental Gym, can, and he's determined to help others "live their ten." Cory was faced with a number of challenges in his life and he knew they could either take him out of commission or teach him something. He decided to go with the latter and find the best version of himself. In this episode, you'll h...

Gut+Science is celebrating four years of having phenomenal conversations with leaders. While we are taking a moment to reflect on how far we've come, we are always looking forward to the next big thing coming. Listen in to find out what you can expect to hear from Gut+Science and the PeopleForward Network as we look at expanding what we offer our wonderful audience. Want to learn more about the mi...

It takes thoughtful, dedicated work to get your company values off the wall and into the life of your organization.  In this episode, Frank Kelly III , CEO of Kelly Benefits , shares examples of how their pervasive culture is realized within the company daily. As you listen, you'll learn what action statements are and how to use them to put an organization's principles into action.  Book Recommend...

"At Starbucks, we aren't in the coffee business serving people, we're in the people business serving coffee." Jennifer Morales , director of Technology Strategy and Partner Engagement at Starbucks, is one of many people in the organization striving to make the company an inclusive and diverse people-first workplace. In this episode, she and director of Information Security Shawn Harris discuss the...

During  Wilson Jones's  tenure as CEO of  Oshkosh Corporation , he led the charge to adopt a people-first culture. " Performing cultures are good but performing around healthy cultures are even better."  This episode is presented by Performa (now EUA), a purpose-driven architecture and engineering firm. As you listen, you'll quickly understand why, even though he's retired, CEOs keep calling Wilso...

Megan Nail , Vice President of Total Rewards Practice at NFP, works with companies to help them create unique and meaningful rewards packages to attract and retain talent. In this episode, Megan discusses the dramatic changes rewards strategies have undergone and explains why it's an opportunity for organizations to get creative. Listen to learn how to customize your employee benefits offerings. A...

John Qualls , the CEO and President of Purpose HQ , is the inventor of the Purpose Gap Matrix which helps teams find the exact gaps as individuals in their roles and as a whole. In this episode, John shares his mindset around purpose at work and the key components he has found to give employees a meaningful work experience . Listen to learn how your team pinpoint gaps and take meaningful action to...

  Ira Wolfe is a passionate thought leader on workforce trends who has emerged as one of HR's most visionary thinkers. He constantly challenges preconceptions related to what it takes to attract, select, manage, and retain top talent. In this episode, Ira explains the importance of adaptability and why this skill is a core component to effective and healthy leadership in 2022. Book Recommendations...

Brian McComak is a diversity and inclusion consultant, speaker, author, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in diversity and inclusion, HR company culture, change management, communications, and employee experience. He's the Founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity , a consulting firm that cultivates and champions, inclusive workplace cultures, and human-centered leadership. He's also...

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. To celebrate the new year we have Kate Volman bringing you some inspiration. Listen as she talks about pursuing your creative side. Follow to get your Monday Fired up.

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Oscar and Kiya Frazier bring the fire today with a discussion around using Introspective Analysis to define clearer goals. Follow to get your Monday fired up.

We've got a special bonus episode for you today talking about the new journey Gut+Science has been on this year. You've probably heard us talk a lot about the PeopleForward Network, but you might still be wondering, "What is it?" In this bonus episode, Nikki talks with Rachel Downey , President and Founder of Share Your Genius , the PeopleForward Network's podcast partner, to help explain the netw...

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Oscar and Kiya Frazier bring the fire today with a discussion around how to get through the forming, storming, norming, performing phases to reach high-performing status for your team(s). Follow to get your Monday fired up.

In the best of times or in the worst of times, everyone remembers what it feels like to be seen, heard, and understood. It's in those moments of human connection that shape the healthcare experience. The PeopleForward Network is excited to announce, Moments Move Us, a people-first podcast hosted by leader, healthcare advocate, and CEO of Wambi, Rebecca Metter. On this show, take a step back in tim...

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Oscar and Kiya Frazier bring the fire today with a discussion around creating the agility needed to adapt and adjust to market demands within your target market.  Follow to get your Monday fired up.

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Oscar and Kiya Frazier bring the fire today with a discussion around leading other leaders. When a leader is called to lead other leaders, how do you: Establish a level of authority that still recognizes the others as leaders. Create a direction for the group that leaders can follow Delegate tasks in a way...

You get out what you put in. The same thing goes for those you lead. That's why Claire David , Chief People and Culture Officer at CareVet , says you should be intentional about creating personal, not just transactional, relationships with those you work with. Claire was fortunate enough to find herself working for someone who invested in her success without ever expecting anything in return. Know...

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Our question for you today: How do you do better work - work that is meaningful to you? Follow to get your Monday Fired up.

Bob Chapman was recently named number three CEO in the world. He is very intentional about using his platform to build a better world. Bob's impact on the world has been massive, and it all centers around learning to care first. Bob says, "Business could be the most powerful force for good in the world if leaders would embrace the awesome responsibility of leadership. Caring for people and giving...

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Our question for you today: What thoughts can you channel to accomplish your goals? Follow to get your Monday Fired up.

Stephen Shedletzky (AKA "Shed") wakes up every day to engage with people in meaningful ways, connect with depth, and live and inspire a more fulfilled world. He supports humble leaders. Those who know they are both part of problems they experience and a part of the solutions they create. Those who intend to put their people and purpose. Shed is a speaker, thought leader, executive coach, and advis...

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Our question for you today: What's your superpower? Follow to get your Monday Fired up.

Have you heard about spiritual intelligence or SQ? It's a powerful component to the work in EQ or emotional intelligence. Amy Lynn Durham is the founder of Create Magic at Work and a UC Berkeley certified executive coach. She teaches the 21 skills associated with spiritual intelligence and has witnessed the magic of the two of these practices. In this episode, listen as she shares how SQ and EQ to...

Happy Monday! Every Monday we drop some #MondayFire to help you get excited about your week. Here we go! Our question for you today: How are you building relationships with your people, especially when it comes to driving their engagement levels at work? Follow to get your Monday Fired up.