The US at Work

Jill Goldstein, a Strategic HR expert with Accenture Corporation, discusses the obstacles HR must overcome to have an impact at the executive and director level. Hosted by Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon. Scroll down for Podcast audio. About the Guest Jill Goldstein has been helping leading global organizations deliver exceptional experiences for their [...]

What are the best leadership styles for the three generations of employees in the U.S.? To summarize, those three generations are the Baby Boomers (leaving the workforce at 10,000 persons daily); Gen X (those born between 1965 and 1979) who comprise a large portion of leadership and upper level managerial positions, often managing those older [...]

How does a young entrepreneur navigate the stereotypes of youth when dealing with employees or clients who are generations older? How does having a predominantly young employee base -- led by a young entrepreneur -- affect company culture? Sabina Gault is a young CEO of Inc.’s #1 PR Agency in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing [...]

What are the best ways to manage different work and communication styles? What are some of the perks of a multi-generational workplace? John Bly, founding member  of LBA Haynes Strand, speaks to Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, about how an Inc. 5000 business owner can drive growth within a widely diverse employee population while effectively managing [...]

Jethro Lloyd, CEO of iLAB, who has offices around the globe, discusses effective and ethical leadership as well as the process of bringing young leaders into senior decision-making roles in a positive way. Hosted by Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart, Cooper & Coon. Scroll Down for Podcast Audio. About the Guest: Jethro Lloyd is the [...]

“Without conflict, there is no leadership,” so says Michael W. Kublin, Founder and CEO of PeopleTek, an  international leadership and development company. Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart, Cooper & Coon, has a chat with Michael about reflection, management, and moving barriers beyond your 'comfort zone'. Scroll down for Podcast audio. About the Guest Michael W. [...]

What is psychological safety and how does it build stronger teams in the workplace? What are the benefits of open and honest communication in employee/manager relationships? How can organizations weave the practice of psychological safety into their culture to build and enhance productivity? Shane Metcalf, Chief Culture Officer of 15Five, discusses the direct relationship between profit, production, [...]

Changing audience impressions drives admissions, raises retention rates, and helps meet fundraising objectives. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon interviews Cynthia “Cindy” Tavlin, Creative Director of ECG group about how to achieve these marketing and financial objectives. About the Guest Cynthia Tavlin is creative director of ECG Group. For nearly 15 years, she's developed [...]

A professional of the millennial generation speaks about the need for a a non-generational focus that includes understanding other factors. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews Michael Vodianoi, Co-Founder of Northmark Talent, about the need to shift to a micro focus view to comprehend individual differences in the workplace. About the Guest Michael Vodianoi [...]

Avery Stone Fish, Program Manager for Innovators Connection, speaks with Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart, Cooper & Coon about the winning mentoring model now sweeping Chicago’s business marketplace. About the Guest: Avery Stone Fish is the Program Manager for the Innovators Connection, the connection-making arm of Chicago Innovation, an organization that educates, connects, and celebrates [...]