The Frontline Industry Podcast

On this fast-paced episode, Joel talks to Tope Sadiku, Global Head of Digital Employee Experience for Kraft Heinz, the company that absolutely fills your pantry from top to bottom. Tope describes herself as being a corporate doctor and discusses what that means for her and Kraft Heinz, why work-life balance doesn’t really exist, her passion to solve big problems and have big impact, and her sage advice for young professionals.

Joel unpacks a variety of topics with JJ Cutler, Partner at Heidrick and Struggles, the massive international executive search firm. As an expert in frontline leadership and executive search, J.J. talks about viewing training as an R&D function, an analysis of the role (but also problem) of bias in our decisions, how to understand and navigate the generational differences in the workforce, and the crucial traits of an ideal executive today.

On this delightful episode, Joel is joined by Stephanie Stuckey, the incredibly charming CEO of Stuckey Corporation, the roadside oasis since 1937 and home of the original pecan log roll. Stephanie discusses the Gary V secret that makes her go viral on Linkedin, how she looks at the future of work, and her "big hairy audacious goal" to get the pecan into its rightful spot in the snack isle as America’s Native Nut. 

Tom Burns, VP of Training and Development at Conn’s HomePlus, a retail company with over 4000 employees and over 150 locations joins Joel this week. Tom discusses Conn’s unique approach to retail, the importance of what Tom calls “Power Mentors”, how necessary it is to be a leader who truly cares, and much more.

This week Joel is joined by Adam Kroener, Co-founder of Carbliss, maker of hand crafted premium cocktails with none of the bad stuff!  Adam discusses the Carbliss origin story, the importance of asking good questions, the impact of Dale Carnegie on his life, and so much more! Check it out now. 

Joel continues a powerful discussion with Greg Creed, Former CEO of Yum! Brands, including companies we all know and love like KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill. Greg discusses what he calls an “obsession metric” and how it transformed his operations, the key to becoming focused as a leader, how he’s a believer in clarity over being right, and so much more!

On this two-part episode, Joel talks to Greg Creed, Former CEO of Yum! Brands, a monster company with brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill. Greg covers topics like how Yum! Brands use a performance rating and culture rating to measure executive effectiveness, seeing culture through the lens of creating family, and how to go from living the culture to leading the culture at work, and so much more we had to create a second episode! 

On this episode, Joel talks to Ken Kozielski, VP of Customer Experience at Orlando Health, a not-for-profit healthcare organization founded more than 100 years ago and Florida’s #1 Health Care Employer. Ken describes the two key elements in unlocking trust, the INCREDIBLE story of a housekeeper giving hope and care, saving the life of a patient with Covid, how fun at work makes us human, and much more.

On this longer, thought-provoking episode, Joel talks to Kevin Henry, EVP and CHRO of Extended Stay America. Kevin discusses the decisions that led to their ability to THRIVE amidst the pandemic, putting the power of recognition & appreciation in the hands of frontline associates, the key to creating intimacy with your employees, and much more. Check it out now!

On this week's episode of the Frontline Industry Podcast Joel welcomes Andy Shirk, President and 3rd generation leader of BEER NUTS Brand Snacks. Andy talks about family legacy, the challenge of innovation, and so much more!