Rebels With A Heart

Living in 13 different countries with deep experience across 7 industries, Sissi has enjoyed a wide variety of cultures and quickly learned people are not linear. Tune in to discover Sissi's unique ideas to co-create, solve, and transform corporate issues into viable solutions - all while boosting an organization's culture.  In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer...

Empathy is a super power, as Courtney has found in her rich journey of being a Master Coach. Empathy allows us be in a place of understanding vs. assuming, and expands into conversations that wouldn't otherwise have words. Discover in this conversation how you to hone your mind, your senses and be intentional, be tactical in the way you show up for your people. In conversation with: Derek Lundsten...

As a trusted partner for over 60 years to the world’s most exciting employee-owned foodservice brands, the roots of Henny Penny's success actually stem from its culture. With his immense passion and leadership, Rob shows us what is truly takes to grow and sustain a successful company with a thriving culture that is fulfilling for every generation. You'll also enjoy learning how to expand an organi...

We all set out to make a difference, live meaningful lives. Yet, for some of us, life can take turns and dictate our destiny. With the grief, tragedies, and illnesses our Rebels guest has faced, including his own cancer fight, Ben has found new purpose from the No One Dies Alone program to his own strategic HR initiatives. This conversation is sure to bring inspiration and ideas to replicate and l...

Throughout her journey, Jean has experienced multiple times, in multiple ways what she describes as disruptive detours. In turning each corner, each detour has shed new light on her life and her life's path.  Today, Jean has found her ultimate life of purpose through leading Virgin Unite, an entrepreneurial foundation that builds collectives, incubates ideas, and re-invents systems for a better wo...

The bigger themes of human flourishing and purpose are often lofty concepts and difficult to communicate, let alone truly attain. Not anymore with the words, insights, and faith-based inspiration in this conversation with personal development coach, communications expert, and seminary instructor Vaughn Kohler. And, as a recent cancer survivor, Vaughn doesn't hold back any of the major lessons, to...

Roti's journey as a corporate leader is an impressive one, including the immense talent development strategies, workforce planning for organizational effectiveness, and DEI practices he successfully assembled for 130,000+ global employees at JPMorgan & Chase. Yet, through it all, you might be surprised to hear who one of Roti's biggest inspirations is to this day! Tune in and learn from one of the...

In organizations today, there are endless conversations on how to support the people aspect. This discussion will reveal lessons we can all use from a suite of successful CEOs — a success stemming from a culture of caring for their people. Listen in to hear what it takes — and what it means — to invest in your people, how to foster a strong workplace culture and what these CEOs see on the talent h...

As a student of eastern and western philosophical traditions for 30 years, Carson is now on a personal mission to thoroughly scale compassion for the masses through the use of different technologies, touchpoints, and more. Check out what has influenced this mission - and how compassion positively impacts so many aspects of your own life's journey. In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President an...

Leaders often realize they don’t have all the answers. Yet, they have everyone looking to them. This “Rebels” episode explores the new pressures both the pandemic and the “Greats” brought on - and offers real wisdom on how to navigate this new landscape setting you, your organization, and your people up for a strong 2023!Panelists:John Ferguson, CHRO, NASCAREdie Goldberg, Ph. D, Founder & Presiden...

This 'Rebels With A Heart' episode is sure to fine-tune your leadership goals, skills, and tactics to take yourself, your career, and your people to the next level.  With individual success from different areas, our Panel comes together with the perfect lens into the best attributes to be a successful people leader today, and for the future. Panelists:Stuart Crabb, Veteran HR, People, L&D Leader,...

This month’s ‘Rebels’ episode put the spotlight on the healthcare industry – and a much-needed evolution. There is no question moving forward healthcare systems will have to rely on innovation, fresh ideas, and out-of-the-box thinking to be sustainable. Listen in to learn more insights on this inevitable shakeup and what it means for our benefits, our healthcare. Panelists:Vicki Cansler, CHRO, Pie...

Robert Ellis has over 30 years of experience working with global companies—spanning startups, mid-stage, Fortune 500 giants, and non-profits— guiding leaders to take their impact to the next level at any stage of growth. His proven strength in coaching entrepreneurs and CEOs to become better leaders, think more strategically, create high-performing teams, foster future-friendly cultures, and deliv...

Estrella Parker's journey to heartfelt leadership started as a young child which initially led her to Computer Science, but over time she started doing more organizational development work. In that transition, she has found that in order to really engage people, you need to engage both their minds and hearts. Listen in to hear Estrella's journey to doing more work in human performance, human behav...

Mark C. CrowleyLeadership Speaker, Consultant & Change Agent For Workplace Engagement & Culture, Author of "Lead From The Heart"With over 50mm people quitting jobs in the US in 2021 (& resignations on pace to set a new record in 2022), one thing’s emphatically clear: traditional leadership practices – methods that have been used to motivate workplace performance for over a century – are failing. L...

Listen to this month’s ‘Rebels’ episode for the latest best practices and insights from our amazing people leaders! In today’s workplace, we’re facing a constant demand for faster, bigger results. In this episode, our Panel discusses how to better utilize your energy that will awaken a new, powerful force in yourself and shape your organizational outcomes. Panelists:John Boudreau, Senior Research...

Listen to this month's 'Rebels' episode to hear the latest best practices and insights from our amazing people leaders! Learn how to create a people-centric workplace and how to nurture a culture where employees are treated as humans first. Let's empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work, where they find real purpose and true fulfillment. Panelists:Mark Levy, Employee Experience Ad...

Jamie Naughton HenriodCulture Consultant and Advisor, RESPONSIBLEAs Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Communications and Media at Zappos.com, and working alongside former CEO Tony Hsieh to bring to life his vision for a community-centric company culture and best-in-class customer service, Jamie was shown the importance of workplace culture and the employee experience and how it affects your bra...

Kathleen SteffeyCEO/Founder, Naviga Recruiting & Executive SearchFrom being in the talent industry for 25 years, Kathleen has seen many shifts in the industry with the biggest shift occurring in the past couple of years. This change has allowed people to choose the organization they want to work for and is no longer just a place to work. Listen in to hear Kathleen discuss how this is changing cult...

Matt ArsenaultVP of Corporate Development, JamfAs a Senior Strategic Executive known for thinking beyond the numbers, Matt believes that talent retention goes beyond just money. Listen in to hear Matt discuss how Corporate Development departments are finding that money is a driver but not the primary driver of an employee's happiness. In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Cultu...

Roderick JeffersonSenior Vice President, Enablement, PRO UnlimitedFollowing a substantial personal life experience, Roderick's perspective and outlook on life shifted drastically. Listen in to hear how this experience made him question how much you are giving up for what you are gaining. In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Alain HunkinsCEO, Hunkins Leadership GroupWith a passion to kindle the fire of brilliance in individuals, teams and organizations to create a better world, listen in to hear Alain discuss why being human and having a more rich purposeful life is more valuable than any external possession. In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Let's celebrate Pride Month! This conversation was around creating a workplace culture that is LGBTQ+ inclusive that goes beyond Pride Month and is a year-round commitment. Our panel of exemplar leaders discussed how to embrace inclusive and equitable practices to hire, support, and retain these individuals, recognizing and understanding the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ candidates and employees to...

Brandon WrittenberryVice President at AonAs the Vice President for a global consulting firm called Aon, and also the incoming Director for the New Mexico Society of Human Resources, Brandon strives to make an impact every day. Listen to hear why it is important to always bring it back to the 'why' and how to make an environment a 'get to' not a 'have to'.In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, CEO,...

Mary Grace GardnerBusiness Operations & Chief of Staff, Medical Safety and InnovationIntuitiveAs the Chief of Staff to executives in the medical device industry and Founder of The Young Professionista, listen in to hear how Mary Grace discusses the negative impacts of not recognizing the human and heart centered side of the people who are actually doing the work could have on your business and tea...