People Centric Podcast

Ever wonder what makes people follow someone? Is it something you're born with or some set of traits that all combine to make someone influential? What makes people want to follow some leaders and not others? We are breaking down the traits that build followers in our four part series. We have discussed Trust, Compassion, Stability, and this week is Hope. Listen now!

Ever wonder what makes people follow someone? Is it something you're born with or some set of traits that all combine to make someone influential? What makes people want to follow some leaders and not others? We are breaking down the traits that build followers in our four part series. Two of the 4 are Trust and Compassion. This week we discuss Stability. Listen now!

Ever wonder what makes people follow someone? Is it something you're born with or some set of traits that all combine to make someone influential? What makes people want to follow some leaders and not others? We are breaking down the traits that build followers in our four part series. Last Week we covered Trust. This week it is Compassion. Listen now!

Ever wonder what makes people follow someone? Is it something your born with or some set of traits that all combine to make someone influential? What makes people want to follow some leaders and not others? We are breaking down the traits that build followers in our four part series. First up, TRUST. Got a business topic you want to hear about? Write to us at MoreThanWorkPodcast@peopleccg.com ---...

What does it mean to have a corporate vocation? Can you help people using the strengths that you have been given and doing the work that you are already doing? Find Shawn's book here . And his chocolate here . Write to us with feedback, topic ideas, or questions you want answered at MoreThanWorkPodcast@peopleccg.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. http...

We sat down with Shawn Askinosie. Shawn’s inspiring book, Meaningful Work, is what led us to interview him, and you will not be disappointed. You can get Shawn’s book here. Or buy some famous Askinosie Chocolate here . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you ever wondered what it looks like to be an "Engaged Employee"? Have you felt that the work that you did just wasn't fulfilling you and you wondered how you could feel more fulfilled at work? Have you filled out an employee survey and thought, "how does that help me be engaged or satisfied here?" Engagement is a great buzz word that is often tied to employees and the work that we do. In thi...

People get fired. It happens in business. In today's episode we talk about why people get fired, what happens when a co-worker is fired, what happens if you are getting fired, and the best way to fire people if you are a manager / leader. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have all been there. You are thinking about another job: A fresh start, a new adventure, growth, opportunity, a different leader. Whatever the reason, we have all the tips to help you decide when it is time to leave and how to do it well! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We all could use some tips and tricks to get more out of our day and seek to find a better work / life balance. Also, our blog has some wonderful resources on this topic that we referenced in this episode, so here they are: https://blog.peoplecentric.com/blog/people-centric-smart-goals https://blog.peoplecentric.com/blog/we-get-it.-youre-busy.-who-isnt.-part-2 Write to us at MoreThanWorkPodcast@pe...

Our team sat down with Mark Kinsley. Mark Kinsley is a #1 Amazon best-selling author and President and CEO of Englander, a top-15 US mattress company founded in 1894. Furniture Today called him one of its “20 People to Watch,” and Home Furnishings Business recognized Mark as one of its “Forty Under 40.” We chatted with him about culture, pirates, and being a light in your organization. You can che...

Even if you don't OWN a business, knowing key components about the financial of a business will help you understand how the company is doing! And help you understand when you might, or might not, want to ask for that raise... Send us questions about this episode or topics you want to hear more about to morethanworkpodcast@peopleccg.com

Do you ever wonder if you are winning at your job? Do you ever think that you just don't know the score at all? This episode explores what it means to keep score at work. We discuss the importance of knowling where you are and where you want to be and how keeping score can help you determine if you are winning or losing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast....

Delegating is difficult for many people. We discuss why delegation is hard to do, why it is important, and we give tips about how to recieve delegated information better from your boss and how to effectively delegate to someone. If you want to write to us, email us at morethanworkpodcast@gmail.com. You can learn more about us at www. PeopleCentric.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...

We hear a mix of opinions about workplace friendships. What is "professional" and what isn't? In this week's episode we discuss the pros and cons of friendship with your co-workers and even your boss. Email us at morethanworkpodcast@peopleccg.com Share your anonymous questions here . Learn more about People Centric Consulting Group here . How to leave us a review !

Breaking old habits and creating new habits is hard! So many of us start out strong and quickly the new thing fades out and we can't understand how some people stick to stuff long-term, and why we can never do it. Maybe you want to create a new habit of working out, getting more organized, calling your mom, leaving work on time, etc. Whatever it is, it's not too late! Join our conversation about w...

In this episode, Don Harkey interviews Carrie Richardson , Executive Director of Leadership Springfield, about effective ways their team and program went virtual, using tools like the Great Game of Business and doing Contingency Planning. Carrie also shares some of her tips for engaging virtual groups and events in the year ahead. Leadership Springfield seeks to inspire, develop, and connect leade...

None of us are perfect! We have all made mistakes at work. We let our emotions get the best of us, we speak out of turn, we don't communicate well, and we handle situations poorly. In this week's episode, our team shares our own fails at work and lessons we have learned from them. Do you have an embarrassing work story and what you learned from it? Email us and maybe we will share it on the show....

Tony Corpin is Publisher of School Transportation News. Matt Griswold talks with Tony about how their business changed when the pandemic hit our nation, and how their team rallied around the change. Matt and Tony talk about making the decision to change a business model, what to consider, and how you can effectively lead a team in that transition. Learn more about Tony and STN: https://stnonline.c...

We get it, goal setting is not a new thing when it comes to the new year. It takes you away from your actual job, 2020’s goals may have laughed in your face, nobody really sticks to their goals anyways (right?).  It's a yearly ritual for a reason, and maybe you just need a little pep talk as you think about your goals for the new year.  Email us at morethanworkpodcast@peopleccg.com Share your anon...

We have talked about narrative paradigms, we have talked about assigning intent, now lets talk about how that plays out in the work place and how you can actually fight at work. We believe the conflict is good! It moves stuff forward and forces conversations and innovation...so what is the best way to do this? Join us on this episode to learn how to handle conflict effectively. Email us at moretha...

Our very first guest is psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Baker . Dr. Baker is the Founder and Executive Director of Good Dads ; a nonprofit that exist to encourage all fathers by providing inspiration, resources, and events to help dads be the best they can be. On this episode, Don and Dr. Baker discuss how to keep yourself mentally healthy during this unique holiday season in the midst of work and an o...

You were good at your job, and NOW you are a manager! You may feel lost about where to place your priorities. Is it on you normal job tasks or is it on the people you are managing? And how exactly do you manage people anyways? Most managers don't ever get prior training on what that looks like. Listen in on this episode as our team gives managers tips for how to effectively lead people. --- This e...

Recent engagement studies show that when the pandemic hit in March, engagement levels went way up. However, in the last few months engagement levels are at an all time low. On this episode, the People Centric team talks about what may have happened and why we are seeing such a striking level of disengagement. Join us, as we discuss ways leaders can jump-start engagement! Email us at morethanworkpo...

When you have a disagreement or feel offended, it’s easy to start assigning intent to someone. But what if we step back and think, “what if this person isn’t out to get me?” We all struggle with this! It happens a lot at work, but it happens in all kinds of relationships outside of work as well. Join our discussion about how we so easily fall into this trap, and how to move out of it. Email us at...