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In our latest episode, Wendy sits down with Chris Wells, VP Sales EMEA, New Level Work, to explore how personal connections can redefine success in management and leadership. Chris shares a transformative story from his career, highlighting the importance of understanding personal goals over business objectives. Discover the surprising similarities between HR, L&D, and sales professionals and learn how empathy can transform your management style. Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with valuable lessons for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills. Listen now and join us on this journey to building better managers.
Meet Chris:
Chris leads New Level Work’s European division and brings nearly three decades of experience in learning and leadership development. With a passion for helping organizations unlock the full potential of their people, Chris partners globally to create leadership programs that don’t just impact employees, but extend beyond the workplace—positively influencing families, friends, and entire communities.
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In our latest episode, we explore the dynamic world of healthcare leadership with Kristine Ellis from GuideWell. Discover how this health solutions company is utilizing innovative AI strategies to enhance team efficiency and security. Kristine shares her insights on leading through change, the critical role of coaching, and fostering collaboration across a geographically diverse workforce. Whether you're in healthcare or interested in leadership strategies, this episode offers valuable lessons on supporting mental health and building trust within teams. Don't miss out—listen now and be inspired by GuideWell's transformative journey!
Meet Kristine:
Kristine Ellis is the Director of Talent Development for GuideWell, a $30 billion not-for-profit, mission-driven enterprise focused on transforming health care. At GuideWell, she leads an Employee and Executive Leadership Development team which has received the Association for Talent Development Best Award 10 times and is currently ranked twelfth on ATD’s global Best Awards list.
Kristine works with employees, leaders, and executives on topics such as communication, competency development, strategic thinking, personal branding, and work-life balance. She is a well-known expert in her field and has spoken nationally on a variety of leadership topics at ATD events and other conferences for educators, and healthcare and finance professionals. In her own leadership and in her world-class programs, she combines passion with extensive leadership development experience and a unique coaching approach that emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and empathic communication.
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Join host Wendy Hanson in this enlightening episode of Building Better Managers, where we explore the transformative power of kindness in the workplace with guest Christy Pretzinger. Christy, a high-energy entrepreneur and founder of WG Content, shares her insights on fostering a people-focused culture and the importance of self-awareness and vulnerability in leadership. Discover how kindness can drive productivity and business success, and learn about the innovative coaching solutions offered by New Level Work to support managers and leaders. Tune in to uncover strategies for creating environments where people can thrive.
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Meet Christy:
Christy Pretzinger is a high-energy entrepreneur and she’s passionate about building environments where people can thrive.
Her organization, WG Content, has transformed the landscape of healthcare content creation. Being among the first to specialize in healthcare content, we grew up with the industry, and WG Content is now an industry-leading agency that delivers superior content strategy and creation to healthcare brands across the country.
She says: And while I am exceedingly proud of the work we do, the myriad services we provide and the impressive client list, my passion and focus is on ensuring that as we grow, our people-focused culture continues to be the core of our organization. I want to share my passion for creating an environment where people can thrive with other leaders, and to that end I am the author of the upcoming book, Your Cultural Balance Sheet: Strategies for Creating Environments Where People Can Thrive.
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In our latest episode, Wendy welcomes back Julie Winkle Giulioni to discuss her updated book, "Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Still Want." Julie shares invaluable insights on the importance of career development, the impact of remote work, and how AI can complement but not replace human interaction in career growth. Discover practical tips for integrating meaningful career conversations into daily interactions, ensuring psychological safety, and supporting remote and hybrid teams.
Julie's expertise and actionable advice will help you elevate your management and leadership skills to new heights. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field. Listen to the episode now and start making a positive impact on your team's career development!
Meet Julie:
Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development and helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential within their organizations. One of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 speakers, she’s the author of "Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive" and the co-author of the international bestseller, "Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Still Want," translated into seven languages.
Julie is a regular columnist for Training Industry Magazine and SmartBrief and contributes articles on leadership, career development, and workplace trends to numerous publications including Fast Company and The Economist. You can keep up with Julie through her blog and LinkedIn.
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In our latest podcast episode, we explore the unique characteristics and expectations of Gen Z employees. Join host Wendy Hanson and special guest Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker as they delve into the strengths and challenges of this digital-native generation. Learn how to effectively manage and integrate Gen Z into your organization, foster collaboration across generations, and create an environment that supports growth and innovation. Don't miss out on these valuable insights!
Meet Hannah:
Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker is an author, public speaker, Sales and Marketing Manager, Partner at The Better Together Group of Companies. She has a passion for connecting.
Connecting Generations, seen through her presentation on bridging the generational gap - how to hire and retain Gen Z.
Connecting Employees and Employers, seen through her presentation on hiring by: integrity, intentionality and intensity.
Connecting Knowledge, seen through her Podcast, Workish, where she regularly interviews people with interesting jobs across all industries to learn about what they do and how they got to where they are.
Hannah's Links:
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Are you ready to take your organization to the next level? In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Emmy award-winning content creator and optimization consultant Derrick Mains. Derrick shares invaluable insights on improving organizational systems, the role of AI in business, and the importance of empathetic leadership.
Discover how to create productive, happy workplaces and drive business success. Derrick's unique perspective and practical advice are sure to inspire and empower you to make meaningful changes in your organization.
Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation. Listen to the full episode now and start transforming your organization today!
Meet Derrick:
Derrick Mains is Emmy Award-winning content creator, four-time author, operations podcaster with more than 160,000 monthly listeners, and optimization consultant renowned for his pioneering work in process engineering, design, and transformation. Mains work spans more than 20 years and 250 companies across nearly every industry, from early-stage companies on through the Fortune 10. Mains approach melds essentialism with a keen focus on human-centric system design, emphasizing the need for regular audits, reflection, and reinvestment to achieve optimization.
Mains believes that all organizational systems share a fundamental purpose: transforming the input of resources into value, through outputs. He highlights how, without active management, systems degrade, leading to inefficiency and value and margin fade. His philosophy underscores the criticality of understanding the interconnectedness of systems and their natural progression towards entropy.
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In this enlightening episode of Building Better Managers, host Wendy Hanson engages in a thoughtful conversation with Lisa Bragg, the esteemed author of "Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion." They explore the intricate art of self-promotion, providing listeners with invaluable, actionable advice on how to highlight their strengths without appearing boastful. Lisa Bragg shares her extensive research on global perspectives of bragging, delving into the cultural taboos that often surround it. She offers practical steps to cultivate a healthy habit of self-promotion, empowering professionals to balance humility with confidence and unlock new career opportunities. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to navigate the fine line between humility and self-advocacy.
Meet Lisa:
Lisa Bragg has literally written the book on how to talk about success. Her book "Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion" launched last year. She is a speaker, advisor and professional mentor. Lisa is the founder and former CEO of MediaFace, one of the first content companies. She was also a TV reporter and anchor for 15 years.
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Join us in this enlightening conversation with Michael Barton, a seasoned entrepreneur and executive coach, as we unravel the stages of company maturity and the vital role of leadership in navigating these phases. Michael shares his 25-year journey from a logic-driven consultant to a holistic coach, blending left-brain analytics with right-brain empathy to guide leaders through personal and organizational growth. Discover how to elevate your leadership by stepping off the dance floor and onto the balcony for a strategic view of your business. Whether you're a startup or a mature corporation, this episode offers invaluable insights into aligning your leadership with your company's evolving needs.
Meet Michael:
Michael Barton is an entrepreneur and executive with over 25 years of experience in growing companies, strategic consulting, raising capital, and building executive teams and boards. Michael is now focused on leadership and organizational development, issues that are common challenges for all companies and are critical for growth and success.
He has led multiple companies in the role of CEO or COO. In addition to operational and strategic consulting, Michael is an Executive Coach focused on leadership, team building, business relationships, and organizational development. He has deep proven skills in clarifying and leading complex projects, and clarifying goals to enable teams to achieve exceptional results.
Michael writes, speaks publicly, and leads executive workshops on topics including authentic leadership, evolving organizations, fundraising, and relationships.
He has a Finance degree from Baylor University and a MBA from the University of Chicago. Michael holds board seats with for-profit and non-profit organizations. He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA and Mexico City.
Michael's Links:
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In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of systemic HR with Kathi Enderes from the Josh Bersin Company. Kathi shares insights from their comprehensive study involving 7.5 million HR professionals on LinkedIn, revealing a new framework for systemic HR that aligns HR strategies with business outcomes. Discover how leading companies like Lego, Mastercard, and New York Presbyterian are successfully implementing these strategies to tackle modern HR challenges such as hybrid work, mental well-being, and AI integration. Learn how systemic HR can revolutionize your organization by focusing on business outcomes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging advanced technologies.
Meet Kathi:
Kathi Enderes is the Senior Vice President of Research at The Josh Bersin Company. She leads research for all areas of HR, learning, talent and HR technology.
Kathi has more than 20 years of experience in management consulting with IBM, PwC, and EY, and as a talent leader at McKesson and Kaiser Permanente.
Most recently, Kathi led talent and workforce research at Deloitte, where she led many research studies on various topics of HR and talent, and frequently spoke at industry conferences.
Originally from Austria, Kathi has worked in Vienna, London and Spain and now lives in San Francisco. Kathi holds a doctoral degree and a masters degree in mathematics from the University of Vienna.
Kathi's Links:
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© 2019 - 2024 New Level Work
Unlock the secrets to a harmonious and productive workplace in our latest podcast episode featuring Kendall Wallace. Discover how Bowen Systems Theory can help you understand and improve team dynamics by exploring the influence of family patterns on workplace behavior. Kendall shares her personal journey, practical strategies for managers, and the profound lessons Hawaiian culture can offer to corporate America. Plus, get inspired by engaging team-building activities designed to foster connection and trust. Don't miss this enlightening discussion — tune in now and transform your workplace relationships!
Meet Kendall:
Kendall Wallace is a master at creating meaningful experiences that make you feel more alive, connected with yourself, with nature, and with one another. She creates movie-like magical moments not on a screen but in real life.
After reading Eat, Pray, Love, she traveled the world by herself for 2 years.
For the past decade, she has thrown herself into personal growth. She created a thriving career in tech at Meta before it abruptly came to an end. Now, she designs bucket list corporate offsites that not only create magical experiences, but also create safety and honesty in the workplace.
Having helped over 1,000 people across 75 groups in improving communication, uncovering blind spots, minimizing recovery time between breakdowns, defining work-life balance and making decisions more in alignment with what moves them in order to become highly effective communicators and happier people.
Additionally, she is an EFT practitioner and uses this in her coaching, helping people psychologically reprogram their subconscious. Kendall now lives in the North Shore of Oahu, having been inspired to improve her surf skills and live her Blue Crush dreams.
Kendall's Links:
Do you enjoy our show? One of the easiest ways to help us out is to drop us a 5-star review on your platform of choice! https://www.newlevelwork.com/review
For more information, please visit the New Level Work website. https://www.newlevelwork.com/category/podcast
© 2019 - 2024 New Level Work
The podcast currently has 113 episodes available.