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On this week's edition of "The Customer Mission" on The WAM Podcast, host, Andrea Olson, is advising listeners about talent attraction and retention, an important conversation for many manufacturers who have a hard time recruiting and keeping skilled talent in their organizations. Perhaps it's time to investigate whether we are approaching the hiring process correctly because attracting the right pool of candidates is crucial.

What we've discovered is that it is often in the smaller details where companies go wrong. The hiring landscape has changed so drastically that the strategies that worked twenty years ago are no longer applicable and new methods for finding the appropriate employees should be explored. A rigid checklist of qualities and qualifications often prove ineffective because the lane becomes too narrow and potentially great candidates can be discarded. Andrea shares insights on how to overcome these obstacles, discussing and providing solutions to the eight most common mistakes that companies make in the hiring process.

 

For more information on Olson's book, workshops, keynote speeches, or consulting, please visit www.pragmadik.com, www.nodisruptions.com, and www.thecustomermission.com. Follow Andrea Olson on Twitter @pragmadik

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This week on The WAM Podcast, host, Linda Rigano is joined by Edie Comminos, the owner of Alpha Metals Recycling Company in Chicago. Edie is a fearless and self-made woman who has established herself and her company as a force with which to be reckoned! In their conversation, the ladies talk about the metal industry and how it relates to the larger economic climate, the challenges that Edie has faced in a male-dominated industry, the lessons she has learned, and how finding your way to what you want often means taking note of what you don't like.

Edie was named Woman Business Owner of the Year in 2018 in Chicago and Alpha Metals Recycling Company is a certified WBENC Women's Business Enterprise. She discusses what has changed in her work over the years and what she looks forward to in the future. For all this and more, be sure to tune in!

To learn more about Edie Comminos and Alpha Metals Corporation, connect with her on LinkedIn, connect with Alpha Metals Corporation on LinkedIn, and visit alphametalsrecycle.com

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On this week's edition of the "Riveting Exchanges" segment on The WAM Podcast, hosts, Andrea Olson and Desiree Grace, discuss the concept of internally selling and what to do to get buy-in from your boss or colleagues for your next big idea. They discuss examples from their own extensive work experience and how they managed to get buy-in on their ideas. The ladies highlight the importance of involving as many people as possible so that people who may be resistant can clearly see their role ina potentially-changing system, and they do not feel as though they will get left behind.

This is important because people who do not buy in can act as roadblocks in executing the idea. Collaborating and engaging with the multiple stakeholders will mean that rather than just accepting the idea, people will truly buy in and work towards a collective vision because they feel heard and valued. This is not easy, especially when dealing with lots of personalities who have different interests, but following some simple steps will make internal selling more manageable.

 

For more information on Olson's book, workshops, keynote speeches, or consulting, please visit www.pragmadik.com, www.nodisruptions.com, and www.thecustomermission.com. Follow Andrea Olson on Twitter @pragmadik

 

Connect with Desiree Grace on LinkedIn.

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This week on The WAM Podcast, host, Linda Rigano, speaks to Lisa Morales-Hellebo, an amazing entrepreneur who is challenging the traditional views of supply chain and spotlighting new and innovative ways to look at it.

In 2017, Lisa and her partner, Brian Aoaeh, launched The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation, one of the largest and fastest growing grassroots-driven network of open and multidisciplinary meetup communities focused on supply chain, technology, and innovation.  It’s flagship chapter, The NY Meetup, is attracting well over 150 attendees to its monthly programs. Their operating model is unique – and free – to all supply chain professionals. Space is donated and Lisa and Brian focus their efforts on attracting influential speakers who are leveraging technology in all sorts of cool ways.

Lisa also founded REFASHIOND Ventures, a VC that champions companies who are reinventing supply chains in the retail sector. Lisa shares how she recognized a need for companies to pay more attention to the inner workings of the supply chain and how her company meets those needs. Lisa also shares her view on VC funding and the gender bias that still exists around it.

For more, follow Lisa Morales on Twitter @lisahellebo and Instagram @lisahellebo and connect with her on LinkedIn. Check out REFASHIOND at www.refashiond.com and follow the brand on Twitter @refashiond and Instagram @refashiond. Learn more about The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation by visiting www.tnyscm.com and connecting with the company on LinkedIn.

The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation is holding a new, free Supply Chain Innovation & Technology Conference June 19-20 in NYC, where the brightest minds in the industry will be discussing the reinvention of global supply chain networks.

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This week on the first edition of The WAM Podcast's special 6-episode ASSP series, host and CEO of The American Society Of Safety Professionals (ASSP), Jennifer McNelly, speaks with Dr. Cori Wong, Assistant Vice President for Gender Equity within the office of the Vice President for Diversity at Colorado State University. The ladies discuss how prioritizing gender diversity and inclusion can improve occupational safety and health. Cori shares four powerful concepts she says safety professionals can use to reframe their thinking about gender in the workplace.

Connect with Cori Wong on LinkedIn, follow her on Twitter @cori_wong, and visit her website, coriwong.com.

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On this edition of "Riveting Exchanges" on The WAM Podcast, hosts, Andrea Olson and Desiree Grace, dive into the concept of intrepreneurship. Like entrepreneurship, it's all about innovation and innovating new ideas, but with the key difference that it takes place within an organization.

The ladies discuss the role of company culture in cultivating an atmosphere of innovation, the importance of knowing what the particular company's risk tolerance is, and what their expectations are. They also talk about the factors to consider before initiating change, the importance of being empathetic toward different perspectives, and why it is necessary to validate your plan of action. Tune in for some actionable tips for setting off positive change in your organization!

For more information on Olson's book, workshops, keynote speeches, or consulting, please visit www.pragmadik.com, www.nodisruptions.com, and www.thecustomermission.com. Follow Andrea Olson on Twitter @pragmadik

Connect with Desiree Grace on LinkedIn.

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This week on The WAM Podcast, host, Linda Rigano, spoke with Lynn Kier, Vice President of Communications and Branding for the Schaeffler Group, USA, a leading, global integrated automotive industrial supplier. As you will hear, Lynn is an incredibly dynamic woman who has flourished and continues to make an impact in a male-dominated industry for many years in a variety of roles, from finance and sales to operations and HR.

The ladies discuss Lynn's professional journey where shares the different ways that she approaches challenges and keeps progressing in her career. Lynn has lots of great advice for other women (and men)— mostly to be their authentic self, despite the obstacles. She is a big advocate for mentoring and encourages everyone to practice this in their everyday life. Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn how you can succeed as a woman in the world of manufacturing!

"As a female leader, we have our own style and we have to be our own authentic selves."  —Lynn Kier

Visit www.schaeffler.us, connect with The Schaeffler Group and Lynn Kier on LinkedIn, and like & follow The Schaeffler Group on Facebook and Instagram.

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This week on The WAM Podcast, host, Linda Rigano, is joined by the founders of The Second Shift, Gina Hadley and Jenny Galluzzo. The Second Shift is a platform for connecting experienced female freelancers to worthwhile companies with the right values around inclusion and diversity.

Throughout this fascinating and inspiring conversation, the ladies discuss the importance of the vetting process that an organization implements, their perspective on the role of big tech companies in the gradual transformation of the workforce, and how data-driven research helps their line-of-work tremendously. Our guests also offer a few thoughts on things that women could be doing differently to kickstart a change in the immediate vicinity.

They also discuss socialization and culture around gender and the tendency towards indoctrinated over-apologizing and the innate inferiority complexes that occur in the workplace, and why it is so important to celebrate success and vocalize triumphs as a woman. To finish off this great chat, Gina and Jenny look forward to what is on the horizon of The Second Shift and what that means for diversity in the workplace! For all this and a whole lot more, be sure to tune in!

For more information, visit thesecondshift.com check out The Second Shift feature on The Today Show and like & follow The Second Shift on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

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This week on The WAM Podcast, host, Linda Rigano, is joined by Kathi Bond, President of CyroPlus, a successful cryogenic service provider for the past 25 years. Kathi's story is a testament to how fearless she is as a person, and we find out how her success can be attributed to recognizing an opportunity in the market and going for it with everything she had.

She shares the pros and cons of being a female in the industry, her heart for women in the community, and how her mother has always been her biggest inspiration. We get into some of her best sales techniques, what she considers to be the most important aspects early on in business, and what men can do to support women in the industry. Join the ladies for another encouraging episode!

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This week on The WAM Podcast, host, Linda Rigano, was delighted to speak with Christen Graham, President of Giving Strong, a social impact consulting firm. Christen counsels companies on a variety of strategies to deploy their resources, whether it's in the area of corporate social responsibility, community reactions, philanthropy, and even reputation management.

Christen shares the journey that led her to start her own company and bridging the gap in the market of giving. Further, we discuss the elements of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and why it's important to define that social consciousness for your company. We also dive into specific case studies and clients that Christen has helped over the years. For an incredibly insightful conversation, be sure to tune in!

To learn more about Christen Graham and Giving Strong, visit her website, www.givingstrong.com, Giving Strong's LinkedIn, Graham's personal LinkedIn, and follow the firm on Twitter @givingstrong.

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