Lead with Culture

"Now's the time to invest in your people more than ever. How do you lean in and address their anxiety, their distress? How do you have open conversations? How do you support them and care for them? And how do you invite them to be part of the process?" In this episode of Lead with Culture, Mike Sharrow , CEO of C12 Business Forums, explores the multidimensional aspects of modern leadership. Mike d...

“When you're in a high energy activity, pay attention to what that is because that's usually where your passion is.” In this episode of Lead with Culture, Michelle Marquis , Senior Executive Coach at Floyd Consulting, talks about how leaders can discover their true passions and build a trustworthy personal brand. Inspired by Matthew Kelly’s book, “In a World Where You Can Be Anything”, Michele sha...

“They achieved their dream, they worked a plan, and now they have the fundamental skills, the foundational skills to achieve so many more things without the program. That's where the value is.”  In this episode of Lead with Culture, Jenelle Robers , Certified Dream Manager at Lehan Drugs, Inc., shares the life-changing impact of the Dream Manager Program. She explains how the program empowers emp...

"The truth is that any time that you are hoping to get a message in front of someone and persuade them in some way, that touches your brand." In this episode of Lead with Culture, Mark Drager , CEO of SalesLoop, takes us beyond the basics of branding to explore what truly defines a brand. It’s not just about logos or visuals, it’s about how your company shows up, communicates, and creates emotiona...

“I can't think of one reason not to have a Dream Manager. There's nothing like it out there because it requires commitment. It requires the individual to really change over time.” In this episode of Lead with Culture, Kellie Zimmet , a certified Dream Manager for the Friendly Group, explores the transformative impact of the Dream Manager program. She reveals how this approach helps employees achie...

"And while it may feel uncomfortable to feel dissatisfied, it can often be a gift. It can be an invitation for us to really hone in on an area of our life that we want to change, that we want to improve, and we have to listen to that dissatisfaction." In this mini episode, host Kate Volman discusses the concept of dissatisfaction and its potential as a catalyst for positive change. Drawing from Ma...

"If you're looking to reduce turnover, prevent people from leaving, and while they're here, encourage them to do better, I think that's a key aspect of the Dream Manager program."  In this episode of Lead with Culture, Les Pearson, a certified Dream Manager for Tippmann Group, discusses the successful implementation and impact of the Dream Manager program, which aims to help employees achieve per...

"Begin to visualize, with as much clarity as you can, your future self—or even imagine yourself at your retirement party. What are people saying about you? What impact and contributions do you want to have made?" In this episode of Lead with Culture, Jennifer Fonseca , a senior coach and certified Dream Manager at Floyd Consulting , talks about how job satisfaction stems not from tasks but from wh...

"What does happiness mean to you? Think about satisfaction. Where am I? Maybe you're close, but what would make it the ultimate? That's where your dreams are." In this episode of Lead with Culture, Michele Marquis , a senior executive coach and certified Dream Manager from Floyd Consulting , explores why dreams are so crucial for personal growth. Michele teaches us how to reignite the dreams that...

"As a leader in a crisis management situation, the loudest voice can't be the leading voice. I mean, it may be right, that may be the consensus. But if you just go by the loudest voice, that could lead you the wrong way." In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Floyd’s own Tony Ferraro to talk about crisis leadership and problem-solving, and reflect on insights from rea...

"There is power in boldness, the power to explore new possibilities and the power to get unstuck." In this episode featuring Matthew Kelly , Founder of Floyd Consulting and author of several best-selling books , we take a look at the essence of boldness and its critical role in transforming company culture and driving team engagement. Matthew discusses the power of being bold, revealing that true...

"I think we get caught up in the busyness of life. And I know obviously business and work is important, but just to stop for a little bit and take time for yourself and feel like you want to better yourself is a gift." In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Courtney Rooney, the Dream Manager at KLN Family Brands , to discuss the transformative Dream Manager program and...

"It's about progress over perfection. That's what we care about. When we can get better every single day, we feel good about that." In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman discusses the impact of perfectionism on both personal and professional life. In this conversation, Kate shares four practical tips designed to help us embrace imperfection that allows us to lead with authenticity...

"This is how it always has been. It's being able to let that go and saying, okay, that's what was, but this is what I want it to be." In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Michele Marquis , Senior Executive Coach at Floyd Consulting , to explore three ways to live intentionally. Inspired by the principles in the "The Fourth Quarter of Your Life" workbook by Matthew Ke...

"Instead of scrolling for an hour a day, scroll for a half hour and do something for you for a half hour. Lift the weights, write the blog post, learn to do the podcast, read a book.” In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Joe Ciccarone , District Sales Manager at AbbVie and host of the “ Built not Born ” podcast, to discuss how he transformed his career, taught himsel...

"Put your people first—they're the backbone of the company. Words on a wall are easy, but leaders must treat people right. Losing sight of this for results leads down the wrong path.” In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Jennifer Ricks , Chief Human Resources Officer at KeHE Distributors to discuss KeHE’s commitment to employee well-being, their innovative talent ret...

"Having my CEO say, 'This program is all about you and your success, in whatever form that takes,' was a proud moment for me.” In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Rebecca Salhab , Sr. Director of Human Resources at KeHE Distributors , to talk about the importance of the Dream Manager program. In their conversation, Rebecca shares her initial skepticism, the challeng...

“Hiring a nice but incompetent person is easy; firing them is tough. Keep this in mind to avoid future challenges.” In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Floyd’s own Tony Ferraro to talk all things hiring. In their conversation, Tony shares practical but essential tips for hiring the right fit for your team. He breaks down the ideal structure for interviews and the im...

"Write down all the things as a business owner that you are really good at or you love to do. Those are the things that you protect and you keep doing. ” In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Joe Pulizzi , the founder of the Content Marketing Institute, an author, podcaster, marketing speaker, and entrepreneur. In their conversation, Joe recounts his journey from hitt...

"Culture is the vision, value systems, languages, expectations, behaviors, and beliefs that increase or decrease an organization's chances of accomplishing its strategy and fulfilling its mission.” In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman takes the mic solo to share the top 3 questions you should ask yourself to improve your company culture. In this conversation, Kate dives into the...

"When reviewing applicants, prioritize those who align with our company mission and values. Skills can be taught, but shared values are essential.” In this episode of Lead with Culture, Floyd’s Tony Ferraro takes the host seat to talk with Mitzi Dain , Director of Human Resources at PTCI , on how she navigates a unique challenge of selecting top talent from a pool of applicants. In this conversati...

“We wrote our mission statement and we re-embraced our core values because we can't have our strategy and the rest of our business without our culture first.” In this episode of Lead with Culture, we are joined by Brian Maglicocco , Director of Culture and Business Development at Captivate Exhibits , to share how his company has transformed from the 6 immutable principles of a dynamic culture from...

"Building a family-like environment isn’t just about feeling good; it’s about creating a space where everyone can dream big and work together towards those dreams.” In this episode, we are joined by Sean Kenny , Dealer Manager at Buckeye Honda , who dives into the importance of a mission-driven approach and creating a family-like atmosphere at work. In our conversation, Sean explores how his organ...

"Emotional mastery is not just about controlling your reactions, it's about conducting an honest audit of your relationships and owning the role you play in them.” In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Fonseca , Senior Coach and Trainer at Floyd Consulting , who dives into the art of emotional mastery and its transformative effect on both personal and professional relationships. In our conver...

"Storytelling is not just about telling tales. It peels back the layers to reveal truths that resonate and connect on a human level.” In this episode, Jeff Bartsch , Communication and Thought Leader Coach for Summit Virtual CFO by Anders , joins us to explore the power of storytelling in leadership and business. In this conversation, Jeff explores how to deeply connect through storytelling. He sha...