In this episode, Chris Deaver, who has shaped culture at companies like Disney and Apple, dives into the future of leadership and team dynamics. How can we balance innovation with empathy and foster a workplace culture that stands the test of time? 

️Topics discussed in this episode   

☑️  How can curiosity unlock new dimensions in leadership? 

☑️ Can ego be replaced with empowerment? 

☑️ How do we create not just safe spaces, but brave spaces?  

☑️ What’s the secret to balancing honesty and empathy?  

☑️ Is empowerment the future of leadership?  

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More on Chris Deaver: https://bravecore.co/ 

Our guest today is Dr. Jonathan Thorp, Chief Learning Officer at Quantum Connections. Dr. Thorp is a renowned expert in relational competency, with a focus on neuro and quantum social sciences. With 25 years of service in the United States Navy as a Naval Aviator and Flight Instructor, and later corporate leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Dr. Thorp brings a unique blend of military discipline, corporate insight, and educational expertise.

In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Dr. Thorp discuss:

• How leaders can foster psychological safety in their teams to combat burnout and disengagement.

For more information about Dr. Jonathan Thorp and his work, please visit https://safeconversations.com/

To learn more about our books or Scaling Culture Masterclass on building resilient, high-performing teams, please visit Scalingculture.org

Our guest today is Bob McDonald – former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs and former CEO of Procter & Gamble. Bob brings a wealth of experience and wisdom in leadership, having guided both military and corporate teams through complex challenges. His focus on values-based leadership and attention to detail has set a high standard in organizational culture.

In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Bob discuss:

• The importance of aligning personal values with organizational goals
  

For more information about Bob or his work, please follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-mcdonald-188b2a193/

To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient, high performing team, please go to ScalingCulture.Org.

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Our guest today is Joey Coleman, who helps companies keep their customers and employees. As an award-winning speaker, Joey Coleman shares his First 100 Days® methodology for improving customer and employee retention with organizations around the world, such as Whirlpool, Volkswagen Australia, and Zappos. His two books have received critical acclaim and both were instant Wall Street Journal best sellers. 

In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Joey discuss:

• The importance of building advocates when onboarding new employees, and some strategies to build strong connections from the outset 
  

For more information about Joey or his work, please follow his on LinkedIn or go to https://joeycoleman.com

To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient, high performing team, please go to ScalingCulture.org

More on Joey Coleman's books!

Never Lose a Customer Again shows how to turn any sale into a lifelong customer and his newest book, Never Lose an Employee Again details a framework companies around the world can use to reduce turnover and increase employee engagement.

Our guest is Kelly Mackin, the founder of Motives Met. Join us in this insightful episode as we explore her mission to revolutionize work life, her research into values, stress, and emotions, and the transformative frameworks and tools designed to achieve a work life well-lived.

In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Kelly discuss:

• What is ‘work-life balance’ really mean?
  

For more information about Kelly or her work, please follow her on LinkedIn or go to: https://www.motivesmet.com/

To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient, high performing team, please go to ScalingCulture.org.

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Our guest today is Bob Higgins, the CEO of Barge Design Solutions. Join us in this insightful episode as we uncover leadership strategies, employee engagement tactics, and the transformative power of purpose-driven culture.

• Insights into employee development, including why it's critical to meet employees where they're at, not where you want them to be.
  

For more information about Bob, please follow him on LinkedIn or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient high performing team, and leadership communication, please go to https://scalingculture.connollyowens.com/ 

Our guest is Bryce Tully, CEO and Co-Founder of Innerlogic. As a performance psychology & culture lead with the Canadian Olympic Team for 8 years, Bryce brings a wealth of knowledge to the change management, culture, and leadership space. His company Innerlogic is a disruptive culture and intelligence platform that repairs company culture when engagement is in conflict to culture – giving companies and leaders a culture playbook. 

• Optimizing human performance under pressure and aligning it with EQ, leadership and culture
  

For more information about Bryce or his work, please follow him on LinkedIn. To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient high performing team, and leadership communication, please go to https://scalingculture.connollyowens.com/

Our guest is Kerri Davis, CEO and founder of Fortress, although she would better describe her focus as being the Chief Vision Officer and Chief Supporter to her incredible executive team. Kerri pushes the team to solve internal problems with extreme passion, transparency, efficiency, and simplicity, and to do the same for Fortress’s clients and business partners. 

In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Kerri discuss:

• Why extreme transparency and vulnerability at the top are the secret ingredients to get to know your employees
  

• Why we all need to start reframing tough conversations as acts of kindness, AND
  

For more information about Kerri or her work, please follow her on LinkedIn or go to https://fortresstech.io/

To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient, high performing team, please go to ScalingCulture.Org.

We’ll be back soon with another incredible guest!

Our guest is Kristi Herold, CEO and founder of JAM Group and the best-selling author of “It Pays to PLAY”

Kristi’s best-selling book, “It Pays to PLAY – How Play Improves Business Culture,” a valuable resource for organizations looking to foster a playful environment, boost productivity, enhance retention and improve workplace culture. Her vision is to get one million people playing annually!

In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Kristi discuss:

• How to help employees break out of their shell and overcome barriers to play

• Turning coworkers into teammates and the benefits of a team mindset, and

• The Power of PLAY …and its transformative impact on work and home life.

For more information about Kristi or her work, please follow her on LinkedIn or go to https://www.kristiherold.com/ 

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Our guest is Rick Jackson - Executive Vice President Engagement & Enablement at Deutsche Post DHL Group. 

During his 18 years with Deutsche Post DHL Group, Rick has gained a wealth of experience and expertise in various parts of the business. Rick works closely with all business units to engage, enable and empower employee  across the globe. 

In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Rick discuss:

• DHL’s company-wide cultural revolution and its lasting impacts
  

For more information about Rick or his work, please follow him on LinkedIn

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