In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys sits down with Carol MacKinlay, Chief Human Resources Officer at Pebble and board director for a leading publicly traded crypto company.

With more than 30 years of global HR experience—including leadership roles at Binance US, Xero, and Plantronics—Carol shares how data, technology, and diversity are transforming the future of HR.

💡 Topics Covered:

How HR can become a data-driven business partner

The role of blockchain and crypto in compensation

Building inclusive, measurable workplace cultures

Balancing analytics with empathy

The evolution of HR leadership in the digital age

#CarolMcKinley #WorkingWellPodcast #TimBorys #HRLeadership #DataDrivenHR #FutureOfWork #DiversityAndInclusion #DigitalTransformation

In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, host Tim Borys shares a deceptively simple but life-changing truth: It’s not about you.

Learn how curiosity, listening, and genuine interest can transform your relationships, influence, and leadership impact. Backed by neuroscience and real-world experience, Tim explains why being interested, not interesting, is the ultimate superpower for connection.

💡 Topics Covered:

How curiosity fuels trust and influence

The neuroscience of meaningful connection

Asking better questions that spark conversation

Listening beyond words to understand intent

How to shift focus and elevate every interaction

#ItsNotAboutYou #52LifeLessons #WorkingWellPodcast #TimBorys #Leadership #Communication #Curiosity

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys speaks with Bianca D’Alessio—top New York real estate broker, author of Mastering Intentions, and star of Selling the Hamptons—about how authenticity, mindset, and wellbeing are transforming leadership.

Bianca shares her journey through adversity, the lessons she’s learned about building resilience, and why leaders must move beyond hustle culture to lead with intention and self-awareness.

💡 Topics Covered:

Authenticity and vulnerability in leadership

Why intention beats intensity

The power of mindset during adversity

Wellbeing as a leadership strategy

Creating culture through connection and empathy

#BiancaDAlessio #Leadership #Authenticity #Wellbeing #WorkingWellPodcast #MasteringIntentions #TimBorys

In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores why passion—when cultivated and paired with purpose—is one of the most powerful drivers of performance, resilience, and fulfillment.

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys talks with generational researcher and author Meghan Grace about the challenge of leading across four generations in today’s workplace.

From trust and belonging to stereotypes and the future of Gen Alpha, Meghan shares data-driven insights and practical advice for leaders who want to build engaged, high-performing multigenerational teams.

💡 Topics Covered:

Life stage vs. generational effects

Loyalty, security, and shifting workplace expectations

The rapid pace of change and its impact on employees

Universal human drivers: pay, purpose, trust, belonging

How to avoid stereotypes and leverage generational strengths

Preparing for Gen Alpha in the workplace

#GenerationalLeadership #MeghanGrace #WorkingWellPodcast #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement

In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys reminds us that age isn’t an excuse to wait or hold back. Whether you’re 18 or 88, your potential is right in front of you—if you’re willing to act.

Through personal stories, lessons learned, and real-world examples from every generation, Tim explains why age is irrelevant and how mindset—not birth year—determines growth.

💡 Topics Covered:

Why age is irrelevant to success

Breaking free from waiting for permission

Rediscovering childlike possibility

How different generations are rewriting the script

Growth mindset as the key to thriving at any age

#AgeIsIrrelevant #52LifeLessons #TimBorys #WorkingWellPodcast #MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth

What if your best strategy for solving talent shortages was to invest so deeply in your people that they outgrow you—and you cheer them on?

💡 Topics Covered:

Why retention shouldn’t be the goal

How to build a talent ecosystem that flows

Investing in education and resilience

The role of AI in training and development

How small companies can lead the way

00:00 Introduction to Talent Shortage Solutions

00:31 Welcome and Guest Introduction

01:08 Rethinking Retention Strategies

04:40 The Great Salt Lake vs. The Great Lakes Analogy

06:34 Small to Mid-Market Company Challenges

16:26 The Source: A Collaborative Employer Initiative

24:00 The Cost of Turnover and Employee Development

26:05 Personal Stories and Family Business Insights

28:10 Workplace Wellbeing and Leadership Mindset

29:39 Blaming External Factors for Employee Problems

30:12 Investing in Employees for Better Outcomes

31:00 Mindset Shift: Scarcity to Abundance

36:20 The Role of Employers in Solving Social Problems

43:50 AI in Workforce Development

45:53 Preparing for the Future Workforce

53:50 Tangible Steps for Leaders

55:54 Conclusion and Call to Action

👉 Listen now and rethink what “good leadership” looks like.

#MarkPeters #TheRetentionTrap #TalentDevelopment #LeadershipMindset #WorkingWellPodcast #GrowYourPeople #EmployeeEngagement #FutureOfWork

In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys challenges you to move beyond safe, incremental goals and embrace bold, 10X thinking.

Discover why small goals keep us stuck in mediocrity and how setting bigger visions transforms not just your results, but your mindset, habits, and impact. Tim shares personal stories, practical frameworks, and leadership insights to help you stop playing small and start building the life you’re truly capable of.

💡 Topics Covered:

Why incremental goals keep you stuck

The power of 10X thinking

Breaking free from false trade-offs

Linking vision to daily habits

The role of rest and recovery

How community accelerates growth

#ThinkBig #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #52LifeLessons #TimBorys #WorkingWellPodcast

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys speaks with Marcie Hawranik, founder of Canadian Equality Consulting, about the realities of building inclusive, equitable, and high-performing workplaces.

From the difference between equity and equality to the pitfalls of performative DEI, Marcie shares practical strategies for leaders who want to move beyond words and create meaningful change.

💡 Topics Covered:

Why equity is more powerful than equality

The role of leaders in driving culture

Moving beyond performative DEI

Small actions that create lasting momentum

How inclusion fuels innovation and performance

#InclusiveLeadership #MarcieHawranik #WorkingWellPodcast #EquityInAction #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork

In this follow-up to Lesson 2 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys shares how to move from simply knowing your why to living it every single day.

Through practical strategies, examples, and reflection tools, you’ll learn how to align habits, commitments, and decisions with your deeper purpose. This is where clarity becomes action—and where fulfilment starts to compound.

💡 Topics Covered:

Making your why actionable

Avoiding “purpose overwhelm”

The power of micro-moments

Aligning your calendar with your values

Building trust and momentum over time

#PurposeDriven #LiveYourWhy #52LifeLessons #TimBorys #WorkingWellPodcast #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment