Two hundred thousand brave women and men exit the U.S. armed forces each year. This is a highly-skilled, incredibly disciplined, and dedicated sector of the job market that is underserved and often underutilized. Today we learn by entry into th

Sometimes We Have to Look Back to Appreciate the Future

Aug 21st, 2019 27m 1s

What started as a breakthrough for women in sports and higher education, powerfully shows-up today in the modern workforce. Today we chat about empowerment in the workforce by looking back to ’70s and learning about Title IX. Equal opportunity,

Are Words Like Love and Trust Reshaping the Way We Think About Banking Today?

Aug 6th, 2019 33m 50s

Although words like love and trust aren’t used in the corporate vernacular, we learn today why there might be hope for a brighter, more inclusive future when leaders conduct business and see their teams in this frame of mind.Guest: Nick Anderso

Three Generations of Family Owned Auto Success Centered Around One Simple Rule: Put the Employee First!

Jul 30th, 2019 31m 41s

The auto industry is as competitive as ever, and one BMW/Mini dealer group is still knocking it out of the park, fifty years later, by putting each and every employee first! Our fascinating conversation helps shed light on the continued success

With Five Generations in the Current Workforce, Can We All Get Along?

Jul 23rd, 2019 36m 55s

This is a very rare time in our history where five generations of people are in the workforce all at the same time. With the help of our guest, Anna Liotta, we will learn how to better appreciate and understand each other and how to navigate su

The Most Important Piece of The Retail Evolution

Jul 9th, 2019 31m 17s

As we watch the retail revolution reshape into a retail evolution, there is one thing that keeps the competition ahead of the pack…the power of the Employee Experience to directly influence the Customer Experience. And after 100+ years, jewelry

Increasing Engagement Through a State of Inclusion

Jun 28th, 2019 27m 24s

Today we examine how smart organizations are becoming more aware of the power of inclusion... a mindset that breaks down walls and sees the strength of hiring people with disabilities as really sourcing amazing people with outstanding ABILITIES

Going Above and Beyond With The Help of Empowerment

Jun 20th, 2019 22m 32s

Employee engagement isn’t just for large corporations - for Seattle firefighters, being empowered helps them go far beyond their call of duty, humanizing their every-day interactions. Guest: Seattle Fire Chief, Harold D. Scoggins

Employee Engagement at Work

Jun 10th, 2019 27m 13s

Tucked away in the Pacific Northwest, in an outer suburb of Seattle, is a medical clinic unlike most others. Meet Dr. David Spiro, Physician Lead at Swedish Birth & Family Clinic (part of Swedish Medical Group). Four years ago he took on an ad

The Cause and Effect of a Flexible Workplace

Jun 3rd, 2019 40m 39s

Today we go behind the scenes of U.S. corporations and look at work cultures that are offering ways to work smarter, not work harder.We chat with Delta Emerson (canyouhearus.com), one of the preeminent leaders in the development of the moder

The Forefather of Employee Empowerment: Howard Behar

May 28th, 2019 22m 33s

Howard Behar is not only a renowned business leader, author, speaker, and mentor, but also my personal business hero. Through Howard, I learned that putting people before the product and/or service was not only good for the team, it was also go

Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover

May 15th, 2019 9m 11s

We are too often judged by others, only to find out that we are just as judgie to those around us - what does it look like to stop the madness and treat everyone with the respect we would wish upon ourselves!

My First Time!

May 5th, 2019 4m 27s

Do you recall the first time you encountered a boss that opened your eyes to the power of amazing employee empowerment? Today we examine that magical power and how it can stick with you forever!