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Are workplace stressors hijacking your mind, body, and soul? Today's guest has written a book to help you gain back your mindfulness and become a better leader, employee, and all-around person! Listen to Nicole and Mitch Russo as they unlock the key to accelerating your business success while cultivating a happier, more productive team using Mitch's book, Sacred Profits.
Mitch Russo co-founded Timeslips Corp in 1985 and sold it for eight figures nine years later. He then partnered with Tony Robbins to build a successful company and became a best-selling author of three business books. Recently, Mitch underwent a profound spiritual awakening that revealed the power of applying spiritual practices to everything from sales and marketing to finance, leadership and relationships. In addition to his work as a business strategist, Mitch helps organizations rewire their company culture for maximum impact.
Today, Nicole and Mitch talk about:
[00:06:11] The Power of Mindfulness in Business
[00:19:21] Resilience vs. Stubbornness
[00:28:44] Ethical Leadership and Integrity
[00:40:13] The Role of Heart-Based Decisions
Mitch's books:
Sacred Profits https://a.co/d/dfBlNRn
Power Tribes https://a.co/d/4zyKorRConnect with Mitch:
website: www.mitchrusso.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchrusso/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmitchrusso
X: https://x.com/mitchpodcasts
FB: https://www.facebook.com/BreakthroughResults/Also mentioned in this episode:
Unique Ability by Dan Sullivan https://uniqueability.com/the-book/
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron https://a.co/d/3jBhahg
The Artist's Way at Work by Julia Cameron https://a.co/d/gOYPbNI
Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine https://a.co/d/aIzp18LListen today at vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast platform!
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What if everything you thought about DEI was wrong? Is your organization truly inclusive, or are you just checking a box? Join us at the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast as Nicole sits down with Grant Harris, Certified Diversity Executive and author of Unlocking Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Success. Grant takes us on a journey from compliance to community, sharing how organizations can move beyond check-the-box DEI efforts to create truly inclusive workplaces.
In This Episode, We Cover:
[00:09:09] The real meaning behind diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility (DEIA)
[00:24:54] Why DEI training alone isn’t enough—and what to do instead
[00:33:39] The power of neurodiversity in the workplace (and why it’s the future!)
[00:40:10] Practical actions HR professionals & leaders can take right nowPlus, Nicole and Grant break down the #WeNotMe mindset and why it's essential for building vibrant, high-performing cultures.
Connect with Grant Harris:
Website: www.compliancetocommunity.comBook: https://a.co/d/ejKQOPO
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/grantharris555Tune in now at vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast platform and take your DEI strategy from theory to action!
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If you've ever struggled with the process of adding quality people to your team, you will love this episode! Hiring can be a make or break activity in any organization, but especially in small- to medium-sized businesses. Our guest today, Ryan Englin, is passionate about supporting growing businesses to build amazingly productive companies by hiring the right people. Growing up, he saw his own father working 12-hour shifts and weekends as an owner/operator, witnessing firsthand the struggles that companies have in hiring quality frontline employees. Ryan was determined to find a better way. As the CEO and Founder of Core Matters, Ryan and his team partner with blue-collar business owners to help them implement and manage their employees.
Ryan's best-selling book, Hire Better People Faster, will change the way you look at your recruiting and retention processes. Using his proven process, the Core Fit Hiring System, small and midsize businesses learn how to start hiring better people, faster. With almost a decade in the business, Ryan has helped numerous business owners achieve their goals by hiring the right people.
In this episode, Nicole and Ryan discuss:
[00:06:20] How a good employee experience is just as important as a good customer experience
[00:19:26] How to create a core story for your organization that will get your employees to recruit for you
[00:34:15] How to interview for a culture fit rather than for a position fit
[00:39:58] How to implement Ryan's three-step onboarding processRyan's FREE book offer: corematters.com/freebook
Ryan's website: corematters.comFollow Ryan on:
LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanenglin/
LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corematters
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@corefithiring
X: https://x.com/coremattersWe are grateful to Ryan for bringing his passion for hiring and workplace culture to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast! Listen at vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast app!
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Want to create a dynamic people culture at your organization? Using human behavioral research, our latest guest will help us discover how to do just that. This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, we have author Hugh Massie with us! As CEO of DNA Behavior International, Hugh has over 60,000 hours of experience and mentored millions of people, including the leaders of more than 2,500 businesses and 200,000 advisors in 123 countries to be Behaviorally SMART for achieving greater self-empowerment so they can unlock their human potential and live with meaning. Hugh, author of Leadership Behavior DNA, has also authored numerous publications on behavioral finance, human behavior, and business-related topics. Look him up!
In this episode, Nicole and Hugh discuss:
• How our DNA affects our leadership
• 8 factors and 16 traits of DNA behavior
• How being aware of others' DNA behavior can affect workplace culture
Hugh's books:
Leadership Behavior DNA https://a.co/d/0YTPfTK
Financial DNA https://a.co/d/2aQITqR
Take Hugh's DNA assessment here: https://discovery.dnabehavior.com/talent/Sales/1226/72
Find Hugh at:
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmassie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hughmassie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hugh.massie
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DNABehavior
Other books mentioned in this episode:
The Situational Leader by Paul Hersey https://a.co/d/bT9Zczr
Thanks for listening to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast!
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Whether you're an employee, leader, or HR manager, at some point in your career you may (probably) have thought, "Ugh, this job..." Today we have Lisa Even on the show, and guess what? Joy really is her job! Lisa is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Joy Is My Job: A book to spark joy filled mindset, moments, and experiences! Lisa believes that leadership is more than hitting metrics or chasing numbers. True leadership is about creating environments where people choose to show up, engage, and make an impact.
Lisa believes that if you wait around for JOY to come, it will never happen. That is why she believes that JOY is your J-O-B. Listen today as Lisa and Nicole discuss how to become more inspired to create JOY in your life AND work - even through the tough times, the busy times, the stressful times, and everything in between.
In this episode, Nicole and Lisa discuss:
[00:03:33] How joy often comes from "hard stuff"
[00:12:39] Why we all need reinforcements when things get tough
[00:25:23] Why it's important to know what makes you a better human
[00:39:18] How it's even more fun when you get others involved in your joyLisa's book: https://a.co/d/flehUgZ
Your FREE joy resources: https://www.lisaeven.com/freejoyFind Lisa at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-even-have-good-ripple-effect-0778b112/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaeven11
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaeven_/Also mentioned on this episode:
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://a.co/d/gSw8GiwWe are grateful to Lisa for bringing her joy to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast!
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Hello, podcast listeners -- do we have a fun episode for you today! If you've ever struggled with stress or burnout while trying to lead with purpose, you will appreciate everything Mel Kettle has to say on the subject. Mel is an author, podcaster, and highly sought-after speaker and trainer whose clients include leaders, teams and organizations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement.
At the heart of everything Mel does is a commitment to self-leadership. She has an overarching belief that we need to lead ourselves first before we can lead others. This view came after she survived the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s, and was reinforced when she had a life-threatening melanoma in her early-40s. In her spare time, Mel loves to cook, go to the beach, dance around the house and read crime thrillers.
In this episode, Nicole and Mel talk about:
[00:05:44] How Mel learned the hard way to prioritize herself in work and life
[00:19:48] How it's important to trust your leaders, but also to trust yourself
[00:32:48] How the modern workforce is increasingly based on the quality of our relationships
[00:36:21] How being self-aware can seriously impact your healthMel's website: www.melkettle.com
Mel's books:
Fully Connected https://a.co/d/00A8gz1
The Social Association https://a.co/d/fjSt1xYAlso mentioned in this episode:
Vendetta by Sarah Barrie https://a.co/d/cOu5wWt
Traction by Gino Wickman https://a.co/d/1GPBgEw
The Likeability Factor by Tim Sanders https://a.co/d/j0zU8saThanks for listening, and please take a minute to like, comment and subscribe to Build a Vibrant Culture podcast!
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If you're a leader trying to help your people vibrantly navigate stress, you're going to love this episode! Today Nicole talks to Lauren Hodges, Award Winning Learning Designer, Keynote Speaker, and Author. Lauren is an expert in human performance sciences, an award winning learning designer, and author of the book Less Stress, More Calm: Discover Your Unique Stress Personality and Make It Your Superpower. She also founded Performance on Purpose, a global training and coaching company focused on the intersections of leadership and human performance.
In her book, each stress personality chapter highlights “stress resets” and unique “superpowers” to use to shift your mindset, get to know your inner voice more intimately, and learn what parts of yourself under stress might actually be used as golden opportunities for growth. Listen as Nicole and Lauren break down these stress personalities and their superpowers!
In this episode, Nicole and Lauren discuss:
[00:08:09] Assessing your own stress personality
[00:12:30] How "stress" is not a bad word
[00:17:32] 8 Stress personalities, with tips on navigating them
[00:41:04] How there's no finish line to the work of managing stressLauren's book: https://a.co/d/3ZFyNzC
Lauren's website: www.performance-on-purpose.com
Lauren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurenhodges/Also mentioned on this episode:
Leanne Williams' research: https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/leanne-williams#bio
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://a.co/d/gSw8Giw
Dan Sullivan books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B003ZFP2L4We are so grateful to Lauren for joining us at the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast! Listen at vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast app!
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Hello, vibrant listeners, and welcome to another week of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast with Nicole Greer! This week we had the privilege of chatting with Todd Davis, Senior Consultant and Thought Leader at FranklinCovey. Todd has over 35 years of experience in human resources, talent development, executive recruiting, sales, and marketing. He has been with FranklinCovey for over 27 years, serving as Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President for 18 of those years.
As a former director of FranklinCovey’s Innovations Group, Todd led the development of many of FranklinCovey’s core offerings containing the company’s world-renowned content, and he continues to contribute to the development of new offerings. Additionally, Todd has authored and co-authored Wall Street Journal best-selling books including Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work and Everyone Deserves A Great Manager.
In this episode, Todd talks about:
[00:03:00] Why the 7 Habits are still relevant today, more than 25 years after their first publication!
[00:08:21] 3 practices every one of us can implement right now to become more effective leaders and employees
[00:20:09] Learning to discern what is urgent from what is important
[00:34:36] How important it is to "sharpen the saw" by finding daily renewal in the body, the mind, the heart and the spirit
We're so grateful to Todd for sharing so much wisdom and continued passion for the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People! His insights on the 7 Habits will inspire HR professionals and leaders of all kinds to Build a Vibrant Culture.
More about Todd Davis:
Website: www.franklincovey.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todddavisfc/
Books by Todd:
Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work https://a.co/d/dGbaoNk
Everyone Deserves A Great Manager https://a.co/d/aZXEjX6Other books mentioned:
The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People by Stephen R. Covey https://a.co/d/5vO2MFMMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl https://a.co/d/bY5qXS8
Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine https://a.co/d/hYLj4aS
The Third Alternative by Stephen R. Covey https://a.co/d/48G2JFT
The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey https://a.co/d/jlBgNmDVideo mentioned: https://youtu.be/pHR4RpxD6m0?si=2pp9qqLF6uVagwSZ
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast for more insights on creating thriving workplaces!
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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Willie Pietersen. Willie specializes in strategy and the leadership of change, and his methods and ideas-especially strategic learning-are widely applied within the Columbia's executive education programs, and also in numerous corporations. He has served as a teacher and advisor to many global companies, including Aviva, Bausch & Lomb and Boeing. Willie is the author of three books and numerous articles, and in this episode we'll be looking at his latest book: Leadership - The Inside Story: Time Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek to Lead.
In this episode, Willie and Nicole talk about:
[00:06:38] How Nelson Mandela's personal values led to unprecedented leadership
[00:24:29] How philosophy helps us think more clearly and do better work
[00:27:52] Four Biases and how being aware of them will help our decision-making
We are so grateful to Willie for sharing his wealth of knowledge and passion for leadership, strategic learning, and so much more! His insights are sure to inspire professionals and leaders of all kinds to BUILD A Vibrant Culture.
Get Willie's book today! https://a.co/d/gHnY1mI
Want to know more about Willie?
Willie's website: https://williepietersen.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen-286b149/
X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/WillPietersen
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/williepietersenauthor/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/williepietersen1/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@WilliePietersenAuthor
Other books mentioned on this episode:
The Fifth Discipline by Peter M. Senge: https://a.co/d/iQLJANL
How Philosophy Can Save Your Life by Marietta McCarty: https://a.co/d/gkpai4vMemory by Hermann Ebbinghaus: https://a.co/d/coxeltf
Smart Leaders, Smarter Teams by Roger M. Schwarz: https://a.co/d/ivfJILf
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman: https://a.co/d/1GTZjph
The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin: https://a.co/d/f0fIeXn
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast for more insights on creating thriving workplaces!
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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews author and HR expert Rich Salon. Rich is a seasoned HR leader, keynote speaker, and author of two books: Career Trust and Unleashing Your Career. Known as "Rich the HR Guy," he’s passionate about helping individuals achieve career fulfillment and fostering employee engagement.
Rich has held pivotal roles at industry giants like The Home Depot, Penske, and Lowe’s, where his work has impacted employee engagement, career fulfillment, and organizational trust. CNN recognized him as a “Hero of the Economy” for his critical efforts at Circuit City, where he fought tirelessly to keep the company afloat during turbulent times. His ability to inspire and lead, earning him the nickname “Chief Engagement Officer,” is a testament to his motivational power. Rich also serves as a Rotarian and, after retirement, plans to honor his late mother by granting final wishes to terminally ill adults.Listen in while Nicole and Rich discuss six (of the 52 total) practical strategies that will help you find purpose and fulfillment in your career!
5 Key Take-Aways
[00:02:54] Employee Engagement: How leaders must understand employee passions to foster engagement and how engagement thrives in a personalized, "one size fits one" management style.
[00:06:25] Rethinking Retirement: “75 is the new 65” as people live and work longer, and employers must learn to embrace older workers’ contributions.
[00:09:46] Transforming Leadership Styles: Realizing that 'command-and-control' leadership is outdated; collaborative and servant leadership models are more effective.
[00:15:51] Building Company Culture: Culture isn’t just HR’s responsibility; it’s a shared effort across all levels. Learn to evaluate and remove outdated cultural norms to align with current values and goals.
[00:23:56] Can I Get a Career Guarantee? Unfortunately there is no guarantee in career paths; we must take calculated risks to grow. Plus, how to focus on your capabilities rather than your limitations.
Resources Mentioned:
Career Trust by Rich Salon: https://a.co/d/6Oh30vm
Unleashing Your Career by Rich Salon: https://a.co/d/5l3PDMf
One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard & Spencer Johnson M.D.: https://a.co/d/0cfF1Ne
Rotary International: https://my.rotary.org/club-searchWhere to Connect with Rich Salon:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-salon-sphr-shrm-scp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.salon.12/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richthehrguy X: https://x.com/BusOwnConnectDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast for more insights on creating thriving workplaces! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network.
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Welcome to "The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture!" While Nicole takes a much needed break from podcasting, please enjoy this vintage episode from 2022, and we'll be back with a fresh episode next week!
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Want to become your best self?When you’re at your best, you can use your strengths & talents to serve others…
In a way that ignites YOU.
And there are ways to return to your best self even after a bad day…
In this episode, I’m joined by Susan Brady, co-author of Arrive & Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership.
She’s here to help women (and men, too!) unlock their best selves and embrace inclusive leadership.
Listen to learn:
The real meaning of authenticityHow to create a healthy team environmentYour “best self” centering practiceHow to bring your whole self to workThe relationship between courage and vulnerabilityAnd moreThanks for listening, and don't forget to scroll down and leave a review for the Build A Vibrant Culture podcast!
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Welcome to "The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture!" While Nicole takes a much needed break from podcasting, please enjoy this vintage episode from 2022, and we'll be back with fresh episodes in the new year!
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These days, recruiting can be daunting…You want to build a team of rockstars, but where are they hiding?
My guest, Darrin Jahnel, knows a thing or two about recruiting and company culture. His company has won multiple best workplace awards including the Inc. 5000.
Darrin is here to share how he scouts top-tier employees…
And how he helps them flourish with an award-winning company culture.
We also cover:
The value of investing in young peopleHow to rediscover optimismA morning routine for mindful leadersWhat sports can teach you about building a teamAnd moreDon't forget to scroll down and leave a review for the Build A Vibrant Culture podcast!
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In this week's episode, Nicole interviews Heather Jerrehian, an entrepreneurial futurist and investor who has driven innovation and go-to-market strategies for startups and Fortune 500 companies for over two decades. As a serial founder and tech executive, she has led turnarounds at unprecedented speed, scaled 10X growth, and engineered profitable exits.
In her book Sail to Scale: Steer Your Startup Clear of Mistakes from Launch to Exit, Heather and her co-authors identify 18 common mistakes that leaders make across four pivotal waves of a startup's journey. She dissects each mistake, which helps leaders recognize the situations that create them, and offers practical advice to steer clear of them so that their businesses can overcome each wave successfully.
In their interview, Nicole and Heather do an overview of the four waves of business and deep dive into four of the mistakes that can be avoided! Listen in and learn!
[00:10:46] How Heather successfully led a company through a pivot and an exit
[00:25:41] How to keep your company from "flailing in the water" during a pivot
[00:31:31] How to stop viewing your customers as "just customers," and instead make them your advocates
Want to know more about Heather? Check out her social media and website.Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherjerrehian/
X: https://x.com/jerrehian?lang=en
Website: https://www.sailtoscale.com/Get Heather's book: https://a.co/d/d0WQUxs
Other books mentioned in this episode:
What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith: https://a.co/d/iOzpaxaDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast for more insights on creating thriving workplaces!
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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Dominic Rubino. Dominic is a construction business coach and author who has also built and sold two of his own multi-million dollar companies. For over 20 years, Dom has worked closely with contractors, showing them how to put simple systems in place. He knows what he's doing and his message is simple: you don't need a lot of time or a business degree to build a multi-million dollar construction business. You just need simple systems. Dom is the author of Construction Millionaire Secrets: How to build a million or multimillion-dollar contracting business the smart way. He also hosts two of the leading construction industry podcasts: Profit Tool Belt and Cabinet Maker Profit System. When he's not coaching or podcasting, he's doing what he loves most: being a husband and a dad and failing terribly at fly fishing.
In this episode, Dom and Nicole talk about:
[00:03:59] What makes a person a millionaire? It might not be what you think!
[00:10:39] The "Who Am I?" secret of Mindset and standing for something.
[00:12:22] An assessment to figure out what you stand for
[00:18:42] A formula to start thinking, acting, planning, and goal setting
[00:31:39] How important it is for creators to see the end results of their work
[00:35:21] How getting your goals onto paper is a game changer for your businessWant to know more about Dominic?
Dominic's book: https://a.co/d/28cpmOJ
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cabinet-maker-profit-system-podcast/i…
Profit Tool Belt Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profit-tool-belt/id1473467565
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dominicrubino
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cabinetmakerprofitsystem/
Other books mentioned on this episode:
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey: https://a.co/d/dRf6Oub
The Path by Laurie Beth Jones: https://a.co/d/gTZSRh9
The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack: https://a.co/d/c0aIGjY
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber: https://a.co/d/gN51Eel
$100M Offers by Alex Hormozi: https://a.co/d/d2ZzTUuEat That Frog by Brian Tracy: https://a.co/d/0EVn1Mh
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast for more insights on creating thriving workplaces!
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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Richard Medcalf, author of Making TIME for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful.
Richard describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender." Richard is the founder of Xquadrant and a trusted advisor to exceptional CEOs and entrepreneurs, and their leadership teams. He has advised business owners and C-level execs for over 25 years, and he founded Xquadrant with the mission of helping elite leaders reinvent their 'success formula' and multiply their impact on their purpose, their people and their profit. His personal 1:1 clients include CEOs of billion dollar companies, a Chairman nominated by EY as Entrepreneur of the Year, an Olympic medallist, and the founders of tech 'unicorns'. Richard also runs the high-end CEO community, Rivendell. Richard is bi-national English/French, lives near Paris, is happily married and is the proud father of two. He's also a licensed lay minister in the Anglican Church, and has an insatiable love for spicy food and the electric guitar.
In this episode, Richard talks about:
[00:09:17] What strategic time is and how it will help to create success in the future.
[00:17:32] How to use the acronym TIME: Tactics, Influence, Mindset, Environment to take action and choose your own adventure.
[00:25:58] How to use a commitment inventory to prioritize your time and cut out unnecessary time-wasters
I am grateful to Richard for sharing his insights about achieving exponential impact!
To access listener free resources, go to https://xquadrant.com/vibrant
Download the first two chapters of his book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/
Buy his book here: https://a.co/d/7d5gdY5
Want to know more about Richard?
Website: https://xquadrant.com/
Podcast: https://xquadrant.com/podcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmedcalf/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thexquadrant
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xquadrant/
X: https://x.com/rmedcalf
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thexquadrant
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast for more insights on creating thriving workplaces!
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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Jonathan Zur. Jonathan is President & CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC), an organization that works with schools, business, and communities to achieve success through inclusion. An experienced facilitator and consultant on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Jonathan was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to the Commonwealth Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, formed in the aftermath of the tragedy in Charlottesville in August 2017. In 2016, he was a speaker at the inaugural White House Summit on Diversity and Inclusion in Government. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Richmond, and he received a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
In this episode, Jonathan talks about:
[00:10:19] How diversity is the presence of difference, and how that's not enough
[00:16:09] What equity is, and what it isn't
[00:27:52] Three P's to drive diversity, equity and inclusion: Pathways, Programs, Policies
I am grateful to Jonathan for sharing his wealth of knowledge and passion for inclusion in business. His insights on DEI are sure to inspire HR professionals and leaders of kinds to BUILD A Vibrant Culture.
Want to know more about Jonathan?
Jonathan's website: https://inclusiveva.org/
LinkedIn (Jonathan): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanzur/
LinkedIn (VCIC): www.linkedin.com/company/virginia-center-for-inclusive-communities/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inclusiveVA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inclusive_va/
Other books mentioned on this episode:
One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard: https://a.co/d/8LW51ai
Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine: https://a.co/d/iGSsIWc
Other videos mentioned on this episode:
The Abilene Paradox: https://youtu.be/CRubzHg-Ju8?si=DmcKQQx1jid4sMOO
The Quest for a Rainbow Bagel with Zach Anner: https://youtu.be/LhpUJRGrZgc?si=xp142FW-rtCeKDjh
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast for more insights on creating thriving workplaces!
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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, bestselling co-authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneur's Guide for Greater Work - Life Balance. Robert and Kay Lee Fukui have used their shared passions and business expertise to help entrepreneurs and 'couplepreneurs' strengthen and grow since they officially merged as husband and wife on March 13, 2006.
As the founders of Power Couples by Design™, they realize it is impossible not to bring home what happens at the office, and vice versa. After winning awards for helping corporations create long-term profitability and sustainability in their businesses, they have woven together corporate best practices with the heart of family businesses.
In Tandem, they share the exact process they have taught thousands of married entrepreneurs to harmonize work and home. Robert and Kay Lee live in Pasadena, California, with their furchild, Pippa.
You can learn more about them, their courses, coaching, and events at https://marriedentrepreneur.co/
Three Takeaways from our conversation with Robert and Kay Lee:
[00:04:04] Prioritize Marriage to Achieve Work-Life Balance
Robert and Kay Lee discuss the importance of prioritizing marriage over financial success. They emphasize that when marriage takes precedence, financial stability can follow. Tools like intentional calendaring, where personal and family time are scheduled first, help balance the two worlds.[00:11:27] Leverage Individual Strengths in Business and Marriage
Understanding personality differences using tools like the DiSC profile fosters effective collaboration. Robert shared how assigning tasks based on strengths (e.g., avoiding forcing roles like QuickBooks on Kay Lee) can reduce conflict and improve efficiency, highlighting the value of outsourcing when necessary.[00:27:32] Focus on Profit Margins, Not Just Revenue
The couple stressed the importance of focusing on profit margins instead of just increasing revenue. They shared examples of how small changes—like adjusting pricing or improving cost efficiency—can significantly boost profitability while maintaining a manageable workload.Robert and Kay Lee's Book: https://a.co/d/ilPctay
Get the first chapter FREE here: https://www.thetandembook.com/free-chapter-optin-page
Thriving in Tandem podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-in-tandem-the-podcast-for-ma…
Visit Robert and Kay Lee on Social Media:
LinkedIn
Robert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertfukui/
Kay Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleefukui/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thrivingintandem
Intstagram https://www.instagram.com/thrivingintandem/
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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Paul Morton. Paul is a seasoned CEO, leadership expert, and the visionary behind the Practical Leadership Academy. Paul knows that many managers find themselves in leadership roles by accident—promoted for their technical skills without ever being shown how to manage effectively. His work centers on the practical steps managers can take to do the things they know they should be doing but were never taught. Through his Academy and his Practical Leadership Podcast, Paul distills decades of experience into actionable strategies that help leaders build strong, cohesive teams. His guiding principle is servant leadership—making others successful is the true mark of a great leader. Paul’s passion for transforming leadership and ensuring every manager can lead with confidence and clarity. Listen in and find out how to take the five steps necessary to transform your one to one's with your team members.
3 Key Take-Aways
04:32 Servant Leadership and Empathy in Management: Morton highlights that great leaders focus on enabling others to succeed. Effective leadership requires putting others first, listening actively, and creating a supportive environment. Leaders should view their roles as facilitators, guiding their team members to achieve goals and reach their full potential.07:43 Importance of Structured One-on-Ones: Paul Morton emphasizes the value of regular one-on-one meetings between leaders and their team members. These sessions provide a structured way to communicate goals, offer feedback, and support employee development. 13:39 Five Steps for Effective One-on-One Meetings: Paul's five-step framework (Check-in, Update, Feedback, Coaching, and Planning) guides managers in making these sessions impactful.
Paul’s Book (FREE Download!): https://practical-leadership.academy/resources/Visit Paul on Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulwmorton/
Listen to Paul's Practical Leadership Podcast
https://practical-leadership.podbean.com/Visit Paul's Website:
https://practical-leadership.academy/Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast for more insights on creating thriving workplaces!
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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Curtis Bateman. He is the bestselling co-author of Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity and is vice president of direct international offices for FranklinCovey. With over 24 years of experience in the training industry, Curtis is an internationally recognized presenter, content developer, change consultant, business leader, and coach.
His passion for enabling organizations “at change” resulted in the co-creation of transformative, industry-leading solutions, including Change Element, Leaders@Change, Managing Millennials, Millennials@Work, and the Change Practitioner.
Formerly the president and CEO at Red Tree Leadership, Curtis managed the world-class brand Who Moved My Cheese? and created a practical approach to help individuals and leaders succeed with an ever-complex world of change in the workplace. Curtis joined FranklinCovey as a senior change consultant and co-practice leader. In 2016, Curtis became managing director of the U.K. and Ireland, in 2018 was asked to assume additional management responsibilities of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, and in 2019 took on additional responsibility for China, Japan, and Australia.
Curtis shares while every change is unique, there is a predictable pattern to change. Understand that pattern, and you can turn change into opportunity!
He states, "Change is inevitable. When unexpected or unwanted change disrupts well-established routines, personally and professionally, it’s natural to wonder, “Who rocked the boat?” Unfortunately, that is exactly the wrong question to ask!"
Listen in and find out why! Curtis built a Change Model that demystifies the uncertainty of change and creates the opportunity to realize greater results, personal growth, and even innovation.
Additionally, Curtis shares a simple but profound business parable that invites leaders to reflect on their own change journey and discover how their “crew” falls into a set of predictable patterns and reactions.
Take Away
Concrete examples and step-by-step instructions on how to engage teams through the change processHow the Change Model makes change actionable and predictableHow to minimize the disruption of changeWhere most change initiatives fail and how to adaptCurtis’ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Turn-Uncertainty-Into-Opportunity/dp/1642507946
Visit Curtis on Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/franklincovey/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCovey/
Intstagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklincovey/
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This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Mark Budzinski. Mark is a management executive who advises business leaders how to get the most out of their investment in analytics. With an acute interest in organizational behavior, his book is published on Amazon under the title “Peer-to-Peer Culture.”
In this episode we explore concepts from Mark's book. Mark shares his hard won culture philosophy and shares authentically his business philosophy.
Mark believes in business, perhaps the only thing more difficult than founding a startup company is growing the enterprise to the next level.
He answers the question, Why do so many who try fall short?
Because leaders of businesses too often are distracted by the rigors of day-to-day operations and seduced by big-company thinking. CEOs of emerging firms should not rush to implement the practices, processes, and policies popular at larger organizations. Instead, they should focus on employee behavior and a culture anchored in trust and teamwork.
In Peer-to-Peer Culture and in this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast Mark and I outline how to:
- Inject trust into the lifeblood of a company
- Maximize team performance, using pay plans as an enabler
- Acquire new customers with empathy
- Confront conflict with honesty
- Encourage unambiguous communication and better decision-making
If you are an executive or human resource leader in a growing organization, this book will challenge your assumptions about business and invite you to install a company culture in which staff, customers, and investors thrive.
Mark’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Peer-Peer-Culture-Takes-Businesses/dp/B08CM5T986
Visit Mark on Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-budzinski-b9ba36/
Facebook: https://cleandatainc.com/
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