Talent Talk

How do you pick which idea you want to turn into a business? First, we spoke with Stephen Gerard, Entrepreneur & ForbesBooks Author of "Stuck in the Middle Seat" about just that, along with some oddities of the pandemic, where to go mid-career, and how to decide what you really enjoy doing for work. Sometimes change can be a great thing!

Following on his points, Tim Cosby, Real Retention President/CEO, joined us to chat about how the next generation of leaders and skilled employees have power in the hiring relationship. He had some great thoughts about how talent is global, the gig economy has changed the hiring landscape, and how companies need to grow in order to keep up with changing technology and outlooks on social dynamics in the workplace.

No two businesses are exactly alike. Owners and CEOs should be tailoring their practices to both existing employees, and potential hires. On this episode of TalentTalk with PeopleG2 CEO and host, Chris Dyer, and guests, Lars Schmidt and Shannon Russo, we articulate various ideas about company culture. This includes doing away with the dreaded meeting overload, selling a job to all the potential hires, how to improve workflow, and more.

Joining us in the first half is Lars Schmidt, Founder of Redefining HR, Author of the Bestselling Book: "Redefining HR",  Podcast Host, Modern HR Advocate, Founder, Amplify (HR Executive Search/Consulting), Fast Company Contributor. We discussed how not all company practices can fit every person, and that there are huge shifts going on in how companies can tailor their workflow and resources to their employees to make life easier, more productive, and faster due to increased communication outside of meetings. 

Shannon Russo, CEO, Kinetix and Talent Scout, also joins us to talk to the process of finding candidates that fit for a particular company or industry. There are challenges in finding the right candidate compared to a year ago (2020 vs 2021) and selling a job position to the right candidate through active recruiting can certainly be a challenge.

Today's episode brings Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, CEO & Founder of Employee Fanatix, and Author of "The Art of Caring Leadership", Heather R. Younger. We discuss what it means to be a compassionate leader and 9 ways leaders can ensure that all of their employees are heard in order to provide said employees with a sense of belonging, through trust and understanding.

In the second half, we speak with Minter Dial: Keynote speaker, emcee, podcaster, elevator, and author of “You Lead, How Being Yourself Makes You A Better Leader” to discuss what it takes to be a leader of tomorrow, empathy as a superpower, and the inside-out model.

This episode is a little different! Instead of each speaker in either half of the show, we have two guests sharing a slot. We welcome Cofounders of The Culture Works, Both Members of Marshall Goldsmith's Top 100 Executive Coaches, Keynote Speakers, and Bestselling Authors, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton! 

Covered in this episode are topics such as anxiety in the workplace, facing issues and adversity, and how to overcome those problems with teamwork and communication. These topics are covered in their published book: "Anxiety at Work", but they gave us a basic rundown of their ideas and some strategies that any manager or owner can do to help their employees.

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Today's episode is brought to you in the wonderful company of Margie Meacham, Author of "AI in Talent Development: Capitalize on the AI Revolution to Transform the Way You Work, Learn, Live” to discuss the benefits of embracing/adopting AI in talent development. It's a fascinating topic that's becoming more and more relevant over time, whether in sifting through resumes or automating the tedious tasks that plague the working world.

Also joining us later in the show is Charlie Judy, Chief People & Culture Officer (CHRO) at Intelligent Medical Objects for a discussion about managing culture and employee experience, and how to use data to manage/optimize our workforce. This data can take many forms, from evaluating employee performance to simply sitting down and talking to someone about issues they're having in the workplace.

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Are you ready for a journey into talent management? On this episode of TalentTalk with PeopleG2 CEO and host, Chris Dyer, we have invited Jamey Roots and Jeanne Achille to discuss employee retention, how to be a good leader, and what part AI development seems to be taking in the business world.

Jamey Roots, Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author of "The Winning Game Plan: A Proven Leadership Playbook for Continuous Business Success”, goes on a dive into 4-D Leadership and the key talents which leaders must possess, and how to go about intentionally building #companyculture. 

Following that is a great conversation with Jeanne Achille, CEO of The Devon Group and Chair, Women in HR Tech Summit at the Annual HR Tech Conference. We talked about how training and development are important forms of recognition, and why payroll is the ultimate employee experience. 

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Dr. Ellen Reed, Mental Toughness Expert & Co-Author of Relentless Solution Focus, joined us once again after last year's successful talk to continue a discussion about how people deal with stress and problems in their lives and in the workplace. She offered insightful teachings about how to solve issues and shed stress by doing so.

Mental Toughness Expert, Keynote Speaker, Co-Author of RSF, and Performance Coach, Dr. Jason Selk of Enhanced Performance, Inc. joined us alongside her to discuss working through problems, dealing with frustration, and how to surpass challenges for anyone, not just those at the very top of their game.

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Are you ready for a journey into talent management? On this episode of TalentTalk with PeopleG2 CEO and host, Chris Dyer, and guest, Jill Christensen. This week's episode only brings us a single guest, but her insights into keeping employees attracted to and engaged in the success of a business are fascinating!

Jill is the Best-Selling Author of "If Not You, Who? Cracking the Code of Employee Disengagement", Keynote Speaker, and Top 200 Global Thought Leader to Watch in 2021. We have an animated conversation about employee engagement including: why so many organizations are still not getting it right, what they can do differently to keep employees interested and invested with a business, the impact the pandemic had on employee engagement, and what the future will hold for it.

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We know that our guests are eager learners and hungry for education. On this episode of TalentTalk with PeopleG2 CEO and host, Chris Dyer, and guests, Michelle Weise, Author of, “Long Life Learning”; and Chuck Cooper, Managing Member at WhiteWater Consulting. We discussed navigating better economic opportunities, HR AI opportunities, how to attract & retain high performing employees, and more. 

First up, Education & Workforce Strategist, Thinkers50 Radar List 2021, and Author of Long Life Learning, Michelle Weise. We discuss how today's workforce is different from years past and how educators and employers can adjust to this. We’re covering how to improve the skills gap and a “new ecosystem for education.” 

Stay tuned for Chuck Cooper, Managing Member at WhiteWater Consulting, who is passionate about helping business owners navigate the world of HR through consulting, education, analysis and solutions, to eliminate the fear, uncertainty and doubt business owners have when it comes to solving their people problems. We discuss what the future of work look like for small and midsize companies, how COVID has impacted employee engagement and mental health, what leaders can do to help their employees deal with mental health challenges, and how employee benefit strategies are impacting talent retention and employee engagement.

You’ll want to tune in to this discussion for more on how the pandemic changed leadership and talent management needs and how the economy and education systems need to play catch up.

We're getting extra geeky on this episode of Talent Talk with PeopleG2 CEO and host, Chris Dyer, and astute guests, Larry Olsen, Aperneo CEO; and Maurice Fuller, StaffingTec Founder. We went deep diving into corporate geekery with a discussion on performance-driven neurology, company culture, staffing technology, and other leadership considerations. 

First up, Corporate Culture Expert, Keynote Speaker, Author and CEO of Aperneo, Larry R. Olsen joins us to discuss creating "Cultures That Ignite Profitability by Awakening an Engaged Workforce." We dive into performance-driven neurology and it's part in real business growth and sustainability. But stay tuned for Maurice Fuller, Staffing Technology expert and Founder of StaffingTec, to share about rapidly evolving technology and what it means for recruiting and staffing. We discuss top technology trends and how Robotic Process Automation and AI are impacting this space. Join us for a talk about the future of staffing and talent management.