Kello Convos

On the eighth episode of Kello Convos, hosts Zach Maynard (Chief Communications Officer, Kello) and Shafiq Ahmed (Consultant, Kello) sit down with Gretchen Van der Veer, PhD (Strategic Non-Profit Business and Philanthropy Advisor; Part-time faculty at George Washington University, Human Services and Social Justice) to discuss the importance of resilience and adaptability as both and individual and an organization.

Check out Gretchen's LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gvanderveer/

Gretchen has also highlighted the following texts as supplemental reading on this topic:

Brown, B. (2018). Dare to lead: Brave work. Tough conversations. Whole hearts. Random House.

Crutchfield, L. R., & McLeod Grant, H. (2008). Forces for good: The six practices of high-impact nonprofits. Jossey-Bass.

Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Ballantine Books.

Vaill, P. B. (1989). Managing as a performing art: New ideas for a world of chaotic change. Jossey-Bass.

On the seventh episode of Kello Convos, hosts Zach Maynard (Chief Communications Officer, Kello) and Shafiq Ahmed (Consultant, Kello) sit down with George Brooks (CEO, Simpatico) to discuss the importance of centering human power as AI continues to rapidly permeate the workplace and the culture at large.

On the sixth episode of Kello Convos, hosts Zach Maynard (Chief Communications Officer, Kello) and Shafiq Ahmed (Consultant, Kello) sit down with William Monroe, PhD (Vice President for Data Science, Analytical AI) to discuss the evolving and widespread use of artificial intelligence, particularly as it applies to the workplace.

On the fifth episode of Kello Convos, hosts Zach Maynard (Chief Communications Officer, Kello) and Shafiq Ahmed (Consultant, Kello) sit down with Myra T. Briggs (Founder, President & Chief Talent Advisor, MTB Leadership Labs) to discuss all things talent acquisition and retention, including the impact of AI in recruiting, how culture can make a difference for prospective hires, the emergence of Gen Z in the workforce, and the recent hardships faced by federal employees.

On the fourth episode of Kello Convos, hosts Zach Maynard (Chief Communications Officer, Kello) and Shafiq Ahmed (Consultant, Kello) sit down with Bob Carrothers (Master Chair, Vistage Worldwide) to discuss the impact that leaders have on their organizational culture, setting the tone during times of crisis, and more.

On the second episode of Kello Convos, hosts Zach Maynard (Chief Communications Officer, Kello) and Shafiq Ahmed (Consultant, Kello) sit down with Jamie Albaum (President & Co-Founder, Kello) and Julia Gregor (Chief Technical Officer & Co-Founder, Kello) once more to discuss the foundational components of starting a business, including financial management, balancing customer needs, strong leadership, and more!