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This episode features guest Roy Banks, CEO of Weave talking about their organization’s dedication to building a people-first culture that benefits both employees and customers.

Roy Banks has served as our Chief Executive Officer since December 2020 and as a member of our board of directors since August 2021. He has significant experience in high-tech software development, e-commerce, internet marketing, and payment processing industries. Prior to joining our Company, he served as the Chief Executive Officer Partner of Tritium Partners from July 2019 to August 2020. Prior to that, he was the President of the LoadPay Business Unit from July 2018 to March 2019 and a board member for Truckstop from May 2017 to March 2019. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Network Merchants Inc. from May 2014 to May 2018.

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We all love a chance to think through how to do something different and express originality. But most days, most work feels fundamental. Why do organizations have so much trouble facilitating employee creativity? In this episode, we discuss how you can become a creative superstar.

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What it Takes to Become a Creative Superstar– Article by Joe Folkman3 Common Fallacies about Creativity– Harvard Business Review

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How would you describe the culture of your organization? Some might say, “It’s the smell of the place,” or, “It’s how things are done around here.” However, the ultimate summary statement on the topic may have been Peter Drucker’s familiar saying, “Culture eats strategy for lunch.” In this episode, we discuss how changing your leaders can change your culture.

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Change Your Leaders to Change Your Culture– Article by Jack Zenger

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How much can you learn about someone from a silly question? We’ve been collecting data from the business and professional leaders who read our articles. The question we asked was this, “If you were given a choice of two special powers, which would you prefer? A. Ability to fly or B. Power to be invisible.” Believe it or not, the answer to this question provides some interesting insights into business and professional leaders around the world.

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Which Superpower Would You Choose: To Fly or To Be Invisible?– Article by Joe Folkman

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Helping and serving others reinforces the connection people have with their colleagues, but it also increases our sense of well-being and can lower depression. So what does the world need right now? In this episode, we are exploring the behaviors of those who are deemed, helpful leaders.

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Finding and Becoming a Helpful Leader– Article by Joe Folkman

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If a basketball, football, or baseball team wins nine games out of 10, most people assume that this is an outstanding team. Sports teams do not win every game. It would not be that entertaining to watch the games if they did. But what if a person delivers on their commitments nine times out of 10 times? That sounds like a pretty good record; people do not need to be perfect after all. The big problem with a 90% win record is what people tend to remember when you fail to deliver expected results. In this podcast episode, we discuss the value of consistency and how to cultivate it.

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The Real Value of Consistency– Article by Joe Folkman

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Many people assume that it’s possible for a person to be an effective leader without being really likable. After all, work isn’t a popularity contest. That is technically true, but you may not like the odds. In this episode, we’re revealing why even if you’re a senior leader or project manager you still should care if people like you.

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I’m the Boss? Why Should I Care if You Like Me?– Harvard Business Review Article by Jack Zenger & Joe Folkman

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An essential skill we need in practically every life scenario is the ability to analyze and solve problems. While we would all love to have someone to do the work for us, most of the time, we need to figure it out ourselves. So what kind of skills do practically perfect problem solvers possess? That is what we are answering in this episode.

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8 Consistent Behaviors of Practically Perfect Problem Solvers–Article by Joe Folkman

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Too many managers avoid giving any kind of feedback, regardless of whether it’s positive or negative. If you work for a boss who doesn’t provide feedback, it’s easy to feel rudderless. In this episode, we will discuss how to improve at work when you’re not getting feedback.

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How to Improve at Work When You’re Not Getting Feedback– Harvard Business Review Article by Jack Zenger & Joe Folkman

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Perhaps you have seen the Where’s Waldo? books. When placed in a crowd or a complex surrounding, Waldo is an odd individual who becomes difficult to find. Often, when a leader fails to be a good role model or sets a bad example, they believe that their actions will be hidden, much like Waldo. In reality, when a leader sets a bad example, they are more like an onstage actor with a spotlight shining directly on them. In this episode, we’re revealing how to spot and eliminate poor role models from your organization.

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How to Spot and Eliminate Poor Role Models from Your Organization–Article by Joe Folkman

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