The JoyPowered Workspace Podcast

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss financial health with USA Today columnist, author, radio host, and CEO Peter Dunn, AKA "Pete the Planner." Topics include what people are going through financially right now, how COVID-19 has had some positive financial impacts, and extending yourself grace. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-102-it-takes-strength-to-seek-financial-help/ for ful...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how to strengthen your self-leadership and become more resilient with leadership coaches Dr. Benjamin Ritter and Susan Drumm. Topics include what self-leadership is, how you can be your own leader, how depleting emotions affect our bodies, and why resilience is the number one trait leaders need right now. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-101-s...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss personal branding and how to promote it. Topics include what a personal brand is, why it's important to understand and shape your personal brand, and how to find out what your current brand is. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-100-personal-branding/ for full show notes and links. This episode is sponsored by  JazzHR . Say goodbye to outdated h...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss emotional intelligence with EQ trainer and coach Linda Comerford. Topics include what emotional intelligence is, how emotional intelligence training makes a difference in the lives of participants, and some of the skills that make up emotional intelligence. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-99-eq-emotional-intelligence for full show notes and l...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss creating and maintaining a positive relationship with employees. Topics include what the term "employee relations" means, how to start an employee relations program, and the elements that are critical to consider when you're building or enhancing employee relations functions. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-98-employee-relations for full show...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employee development with Jenny Budreau and Michelle Baker from FORUM Credit Union and SHRM's Ann Godmere. Topics include how to create a culture of learning, the value of employee development, and training trends. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-97-shrm-credit-investing-in-employee-development-your-competitive-advantage for full show notes a...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss some of the more delicate issues that business leaders and HR professionals have to navigate through. Topics include bosses with personal characteristics that drive you nuts, people in intimate relationships with someone in their chain of command, overly competitive employees, and beloved team members who aren't very good at their jobs.   Visit www.getjoypo...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss leveraging energy management with Denny Faurote and Sarah Turner from The Faurote Group. Topics include why energy is so important, the most important element of energy management, and the best place to start a journey to managing energy.   Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-95-powered-for-life-leveraging-energy-management for full show notes an...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss personal coaching. Topics include the tools used to enhance coaching, transparency when a company hires an executive coach for an employee, and the experiences of some of JoDee and Susan's coaching clients.  Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-94-coaching  for full show notes and links.

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss pre-hire assessments with Phil Devendorf, President of PDServices, and Mellissa Boggs, Executive Vice President of Employee Experience at Kite Realty Group. Topics include why you might not want to trust your instincts when hiring, where to start with pre-employment assessments, and the most common assessments companies are using today. Visit www.getjoypowe...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with Kim Walker from FORUM Credit Union and Brea Dantin of ProCourse Fiduciary Advisors. Topics include why you should contribute to an HSA, how you should use an HSA, hurdles in getting better HSA utilization, and hidden gems you should know about with HSAs. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-92-health-savings-acc...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the HR component of business start-ups with Grady White, Head of Growth for Vivante Health, and Dawn Lively, COO at FullStack PEO. Topics include the people issues that surface in early stages, at what point in a company's growth you should consider hiring an HR person, the services PEOs provide to start-ups, and the differences in the HR approach with star...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the dysfunctions and behaviors of cohesive teams with certified coach Laura Hayes. Topics include what the five behaviors of a cohesive team are, what's at stake if teams don't work on those behaviors, and slowing down to speed up. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-90-the-five-behaviors-of-a-cohesive-team  for full show notes and links. This ep...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss diversity and inclusion with expert Erin Brothers. Topics include how the diversity conversation is changing, how to be more inclusive, and what to do to promote diversity and inclusion. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-89-diversity-and-inclusion  for full show notes and links. This episode is sponsored by  MJ Insurance . MJ's proprietary anal...

We've slowed down our posting schedule to focus on helping our businesses and clients through the COVID-19 pandemic. Our next full-length episode will be posted in about a month, but in the meantime, we recorded a short bonus episode about something many of you may be dealing with for the first time - leading virtual training sessions. In this episode, JoDee and Susan share their tips for virtual...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss perks that help attract and retain the best teams with Amy Spurling, CEO and Co-Founder of Compt. Topics include what kind of perks most companies are providing, what employees really want out of their perks, and the perks employees ask for the most. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-87-managing-perks for full show notes and links. This episode...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) with Laura North from Purple Ink. Topics include how to stay on top of requests, what training managers need to assist with the process, and how to approach this sensitive information with employees. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-86-shrm-credit-fmla-a-practical-approach-to-leave-management  fo...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employee turnover with Lorraine Ball, owner of Roundpeg and host of "More than a Few Words." Topics include examples of turnover concerns, contributors to turnover, and what to do and not do when turnover goes up. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-85-tackling-turnover  for full show notes and links. This episode is sponsored by Guardian Trackin...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employee retention with bestselling author Ali Cudby. Topics include the impact of poor employee retention, the benefits of better employee retention, and how to improve employee loyalty. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-84-employee-retention-employees-are-customers-too/  for full show notes and links.

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss workplace conflicts with consultant Rhonda Beard. Topics include how to resolve workplace conflicts, common mistakes made when dealing with conflicts, and follow up after conflicts have been resolved. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-83-handling-workplace-conflict  for full show notes and links.

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss helping team members grow with author, business owner, and Gallup-certified Strengths Coach Sarah Robinson. Topics include Sarah's acronym for what people look for at work, the role of social media in our hunger for feedback, and focusing on strengths instead of weaknesses. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-82-helping-your-managers-lead-today  ...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss older workers pursuing new careers. They speak with Ann Boldt and Bill White, who are currently in encore careers, and Peggy Hogan, Manager of Career Transition Services at Purple Ink. Topics include factors to consider if you're thinking about an encore career, what education or preparation it takes to change careers, and advice for pursuing encore careers...

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss shifting from boss to coach with Diane Brown and David Graham from Archos Advisors. Topics include how the role of coach differs from the traditional boss, what the coach role entails, and how organizations can help leaders make the shift. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-80-boss-to-coach  for full show notes and links.

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss arts and culture in the workplace with business executive, art advocate, and entrepreneur Jill Lehman. Topics include art as a strategic advantage in the workplace, misconceptions about art, and how companies can start strategically using art. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-79-art-culture-and-engagement  for full show notes and links.

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss millennials as managers with professional speaker Lindsay Boccardo. Topics include the differences between generations, the skills millennials have from growing up with technology, and leadership skills it would be helpful for them to develop. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-78-millennials-as-managers for full show notes and links.