The Jon Harrison Podcast

The Jon Harrison Podcast

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The Jon Harrison Podcast episodes

  • How to Set the Right Goals and Make Sure They Succeed

    On this episode of the Jon Harrison podcast, Jon and the team give advice on how to set good goals. The kind of goals that can be measured, the goals that actually make a difference for your personal life and your organization. They also talk through different strategies for making sure these goals are accomplished.

    Upcoming Events:https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

    Statistically, every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching, we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on:https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

    24 min
  • Our Plans for 2026

    In this episode, the Jon Harrison team discusses their plans and hopes for 2026 at the company. Their plans are focused on finding more ways to help the business they work with implement the VIP way.

    Upcoming Events:https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

    Statistically, every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching, we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on:https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

    8 min
  • A Year in The VIP Way - Reflections on 2025

    The Jon Harrison team reflects on their year at the company and discusses some of the principles of leadership that were especially relevant to them this year. The team uses real-world examples they saw this year to teach others how to lead better.

    Upcoming Events: https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

    Statistically, every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching, we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

    12 min
  • How to Receive and Give Constructive Feedback

    Nobody likes being told they're doing something wrong, but it’s essential to becoming better at anything. In this episode, the Jon Harrison team gives advice on how to better receive constructive criticism. They also talk through a performance review within the company to help others understand the best ways to effectively deliver constructive feedback. 

    Upcoming Events: https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

    Statistically, every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching, we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

    13 min
  • Developing New Skills at Work – Even When Training Isn’t Provided

    On this episode, Jon and the team discuss how to take responsibility for your own training when it’s not being offered by your company. They provide ideas for affordable training resources and offer guidance on how to approach a conversation when requesting skills training. 

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    Upcoming Events: https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

    Statistically, every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching, we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

    13 min
  • How to Become the Employee Every Leader Wants to Promote

    The team discusses several ways that employees can escape the bare minimum mindset and lead themselves to a promotion. They also share some of the advice they give their own kids when teaching them to go the extra mile at work.

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    Upcoming Events: https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

    Statistically, every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching, we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

    13 min
  • How to Hold People Accountable Without Being a Jerk

    Jon, Madeline, Melissa, and Jason discuss how to hold people accountable in a way that improves and doesn't destroy company morale. They share insights and personal stories about how getting awkward early in these conversations can lead to more positive results.

    Upcoming Events: https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

    Statistically, every year, about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching, we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and the lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

    18 min
  • The First 90 Days – Why Most Companies Fail at Onboarding (And How to Fix It) (Saundra Cooksey)

    In this episode of the Jon Harrison Podcast, we’re joined by Saundra Cooksey, Director of Human Resources at Water Tech, to dive into why so many companies miss the mark on onboarding—and how to fix it. Saundra shares how Water Tech’s intentional approach, from day-one culture introductions to 90-day mentoring and check-ins, has helped them maintain an incredible 1% turnover rate. She explains why onboarding should be an ongoing experience—not just a single-day orientation.

    Upcoming Events: https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

    Statistically every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

    28 min
  • Seeing the Bigger Picture: Why Your Leader Isn’t Out to Get You

    In this episode of the Jon Harrison podcast, Jon, Madeline, Melissa, and Christy talk about the importance of assuming positive intent when trying to understand the decisions that your leadership makes. It’s easy to build a false narrative that your boss is “out to get you” but by taking a step back, being open to trying new things, and asking clarifying questions, it's easier to understand where they're coming from.

    Upcoming Events: https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

    Statistically every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

    11 min
  • From New Hire to CEO: Empowering Everyone in Your Company to Contribute Great Ideas

    In this episode of the Jon Harrison podcast, Jon, Madeline, Melissa, and Christy draw from personal experience to discuss the importance of valuing diversity in career background when making decisions. They also provide practical guidance on how to make sure everyone feels empowered to contribute in meetings.

    Upcoming Events: https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

    Statistically every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

    19 min

About The Jon Harrison Podcast

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Jon developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world. Within this podcast, Jon and other thought leaders discuss this proven process and give monthly advice, tips, and encouragement to help employees, leaders, and executives excel in their business and help foster a positive work environment.