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What does Year End mean to you? Reflections from the Warriors At Work Community!

In the month of December, Jeanie prompts various colleagues and friends with the question “What does year end mean to you?”. You’ll be fascinated by the different interpretations of year-end, and hear some great ideas for rituals and practices that you can implement that will allow you to be happier, more balanced and conscious as you reflect on your year. This episode features Brie Doyle, Dave Falter, and

Have a magical year end!

2:39 Brie Doyle shares how she uses the year end to reflect on her accomplishments, enjoy time with her family and find true joy.

7:12 Dave Falter shares what year end means to him on both a business and personal level. He also shares his family ritual of “the grid”.

12:34 Marissa Fernandez shares how she uses the year end to create a business plan for the following year by reflecting from the year’s past and dreaming into the future.

Connect with Brie Doyle:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brie-doyle-60a83a3/

Connect with Dave Falter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidafalter/

Connect with Marissa Fernandez:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissafernandez/

Check out the full interviews from the guests in this episode.
Retreat Back to Yourself with Brie Doyle: https://youtu.be/yHCG0J5579s
Followership, an Executive Summary with Dave Falter: https://youtu.be/EUceKvFF0kI
How A Layoff Fueled A Pivot with Marissa Fernandez: https://youtu.be/xes__Kg3b3I


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What does Year End mean to you? Reflections from the Warriors At Work Community!

In the month of December, Jeanie prompts various colleagues and friends with the question “What does year end mean to you?”. You’ll be fascinated by the different interpretations of year-end, and hear some great ideas for rituals and practices that you can implement that will allow you to be happier, more balanced and conscious as you reflect on your year. This episode features Nanice McDonnell Ruder, Gifford Booth and Sarah Shin.

Have a magical year end!

3:28 Nancie McDonnell Ruder shares her year end ritual of gratitude cards and how it resets her for the following year.

8:22 Gifford Booth shares his year end ritual of 100 acknowledgements & the connection between gratitude and forgiveness.

12:22 Sarah Shin shares her yearly tradition of writing down goals and burning them with her family.

Connect with Nancie McDonnell Ruder:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancieatnoetic/

Connect with Gifford Booth:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gifford-booth-b3195b38/

Connect with Sarah Shin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-shin-24ab165/

Check out the full interviews from the guests in this episode.
The Humanness of Work with Nancie McDonnell Ruder: https://youtu.be/-WA5gPqdbYo
The Conscious Leader with Gifford Booth: https://youtu.be/j__TiwE0NRE
Surrounding the People, A Return to Work conversation with Sarah Shin: https://youtu.be/0gLaZ8djGNU


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The Principles of Tomorrow with Patricia Goodwin Peters

How do we ready ourselves to figure out what the workforce of tomorrow looks like? In today’s episode, Jeanie talks with Patricia Goodwin Peters, the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Patricia shares her firsthand experience on what it’s like to switch industries and bring a people centric mindset into an organization where it wasn't necessarily something that was second nature to them. Jeanie and Patricia also discuss what disruption can mean to your bottom line and how it can have a very positive effect. If you’re in HR or a business leader, you’re sure to gain a fresh perspective around what tomorrow can bring.

Patricia is a strategic business partner and adviser with a deep experience in fast-paced, dynamic, global, and entrepreneurial environments within aviation, luxury retail and brand-oriented industries. She has worked with brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Aeropostale and Kate Spade & Co. Patricia drives business results through the creation of Centers of Excellence in all areas of HR that contribute to accelerated growth.

Enjoy today’s episode!


3:56 Introduction to Patricia Goodwin Peters

5:36 Patricia shares about her personality traits that enable her to be an incredible leader

9:19 Patricia breaks down her personal HR philosophy

13:47 Critical moves that Patricia has made to improve her team

16:52 The mindset Patricia started her role in to the mindset she has now

19:55 Patricia reflects on the team embracing the talent mindset she’s been working to implement

23:30 The meaning behind “The Principles of Tomorrow”

31:10 Patricia shares her honest concerns about leading during the pivot the pandemic is bringing to the workplace

34:03 What Patricia is doing for her own self development

36:43 Jeanie shares how’s she’s learned to deal with her own inner critic and feel more confident

38:43 Patricia shares her best ideas and practices to implement


Connect with Patricia Goodwin Peters:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-goodwin-peters-0672664/


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The Conscious Leader with Gifford Booth

In today’s episode, Jeanie talks with Gifford Booth, the CEO of “The Actors Institute”, a consulting company rooted in the belief that true success comes from the boldness of stepping fully into who you are, rather than who you think you’re supposed to be. In this conversation, Gifford and Jeanie talk about words like agility, consciousness, creativity and curiosity, the same way that you’d talk about leadership competencies like execution, decision making, and results oriented. As conscious leaders, they discuss the things that everyone has access to that can help us show up as our most effective, powerful, and alive self.

Over the last 35 years, Gifford has been responsible for channeling the efforts of a dynamic and multidimensional group of people in the design and successful deployment of TAI’s proprietary platform “Who’s there?”. The platform has supported the leaders and teams of startups, to some of the largest global companies in the world, across a span of industries and six continents, successfully navigating a rapidly changing landscape of political, economic, socio-cultural and environmental conditions. Gifford loves working with enterprises dedicated to fighting the systems, externally and internally, that crush humanity, suppress passion, and try to thwart brilliance.

This is an inspiring episode that you don’t want to miss!


3:04 Introduction to Giffard Booth

3:50 Gifford shares about how The Actor’s Institute (TAI) shifted from helping actors to executives

12:45 The importance of knowing what you need to play at 100%.

18:28 Why the CEO and Executive team need to have conscious commitment to the company’s message & goals

25:56 Jeanie and Gifford share their individual fears of stage fright and how they’ve overcome to be where they are now

28:15 How TAI helps practice and implement self awareness

34:48 Gifford shares how he believes TAI will play into the future of organizations

36:22 What Gifford is working on within his own organization & reflects on the impact of the pandemic

39:35 Jeanie shares how her journey through the pandemic prompted her to take a chance on herself

42:06 Best practices that have been most helpful to Gifford



Connect with Gifford Booth:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gifford-booth-b3195b38/


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Redefining Change with Anthony Casablanca

Jeanie is joined by accomplished senior leader, Anthony Casablanca in today’s episode! Anthony has over 30 years in various leadership roles and he has been studying the art of leadership and change and with an emphasis on purpose-driven leadership principles. In this conversation, Anthony unpacks his philosophy, his approach to grief and change within organizations and how we operate. He characterizes its relationship to everything. How we lead, how we make decisions, and how we live. After watching or listening to this episode, you will have a whole new perspective on how grief plays a crucial role in our life, inside and outside of the office.

Anthony earned his undergraduate degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and a master’s degree from Kettering University (formerly GMI). He spent most of his years in leadership working for Batesville Casket Company, a recognized leader in the funeral service industry. Anthony has spent his entire career studying the art of leadership with an emphasis on purpose-driven leadership principles. He’s spoken on several occasions at various funeral industry conventions, was a featured speaker at an international sales, service, and operations meeting for Batesville Casket Company, and has led cultural transformations and conducted leadership training classes helping leaders to prepare for and navigate change. After retiring from Hillenbrand Inc., Anthony began consulting to help organizations and leaders discover their true purpose. He recently co-wrote “The Dying Art of Leadership”, a practical guide to tackling one of the most awkward leadership challenges-one that no one likes talking about and isn't taught in any other leadership programs-to for the benefit of the employees and the company.


Grab some coffee and a notebook, you won’t want to miss today’s episode!


4:05 Anthony describes himself and shares his leadership experience

5:48 Purpose vs Passion

8:57 Anthony shares how he and his team are helping organizations with grieving employees

13:08 The component of change nobody wants to address

15:35 The 2 assessments Anthony uses to help organizations

17:24 What is working vs what isn’t in the workplace during the pandemic

21:01 The relationship between change and grief

23:57 Bringing back humanness to Human Resources

27:07 Change Management Plan vs Communication Plan

33:13 Key lessons a leader would gain by reading “The Dying Art of Leadership” by Anthony Casablanca & Guy Casablanca

36:47 Anthony takes a look into the future for organizations

41:11 What Anthony is current working on for his own growth evolution


Resources Mentioned:
The Dying Art of Leadership: How Leaders Can Help Grieving Employees Excel At Work by Anthony Casablanca & Guy Casablanca


Connect with Anthony Calablanca:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonycasablanca/


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The Humanness of Work with Nancie McDonnell Ruder

In today’s episode, Jeanie chats with the founder and CEO of Noetic Consultants, Nancie McDonnell Ruder. Listening to this episode, you’ll quickly learn that Nancie and her team are so much more than marketing strategy and research and training. She takes such a personal and textured approach to her clients and to the world around her. Jeanie and Nancie dive into the ingredients of a good day, as well as a tough day. They share personal rituals and practices that help keep them on the course of their own evolution and growth and happy life.

With over 20 years experience in marketing strategy, marketing training, branding and consumer research, Nancie loves building brands and helping people get better equipped to do so. She began her professional career with the Leo Burnett Company in Chicago, Illinois, where she served clients such as Procter & Gamble, Eli Lilly, The Gap, Lexmark Computers and Hoerchst Marion Rousseau. She launched Noetic Consulting in 2002 with the mission to “equip the people who build the brands using consumer research, brand strategy, training and other services and tools”. Through Noetic, Nancie has provided strategic guidance to clients large and small, including: AT&T, Discovery Channel, Georgetown University, McCann Worldgroup, Nike, Vail Resorts, Samsung Electronics, SC Johnson, Baywa Renewal energy and others.


This is a very personal and practical conversation that you’re sure to enjoy!


4:14 Jeanie shares how she met Nancie

5:35 Nancie’s personal philosophy

10:05 Nancie describes her ideal day & routines

15:52 Nancie’s difficult day described

18:10 How to shift your energy

19:21 Noetic’s Core Values

25:44 A proud moment from Nancie’s 19 & 3/4 years in business

28:22 Nancie reflects on a unique client and learning experience from her past

30:45 Nancie & Jeanie discuss their support circles

39:42 Embracing a mentality of learning vs fear


Connect with Nancie McDonnell Ruder:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancieatnoetic/


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Adaptability & Shared Mission, The Future of Work with Greg Solometo

In this week’s episode, Jeanie talks with Greg Solometo. Greg is the co-founder and CEO of Alliance Home Care, a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA). In this episode Greg shares his story and philosophy which is built on a term he coined called “The Grandma Rule”. Greg and Jeanie discuss the effect of the pandemic and how Alliance Homecare adjusted on the fly to a constantly evolving experience in the healthcare world.

Greg started Alliance Homecare in 2006, after he took great care of his grandmother for five years when she was suffering from Alzheimer's and it was from that experience that he saw the need for greater home health care. Alliance Homecare is a concierge home health care company which offers an extensive range of high-quality private home care services to an elite client base in lower New York State which includes: the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland Counties.

Enjoy today’s episode!


3:26 Introduction to Greg Solometo

5:05 Greg describes himself

5:53 Greg’s leadership philosophy

9:09 “The Grandma Rule”

15:04 How Alliance Homecare adapted to and overcame the difficulties of the pandemic

20:57 The pivot made during the pandemic

25:37 Greg reflects on how he’s changed personally

28:10 “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are” Greg shares why this quote from Teddy Roosevelt means so much to him

31:30 How Greg hopes to influence the industry of homecare

36:05 Greg’s “Back to Basics” journey

39:48 The importance of authenticity


Resources Mentioned:
https://www.alliancehomecare.com/

While not mentioned in this episode, Greg did want to share a few resources he’s found helpful for listeners of this episode.

Greg meditates through Headspace and has for the last five years. It’s a phenomenal meditation app that engages people that know nothing about how to meditate.

Additionally, Greg wanted to share the following books he’s found helpful: Breath by James Nestor and Why we sleep by Matthew Walker


Connect with Greg Solometo:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-solometo-6147728/

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Surrounding the People, A Return to Work Conversation with Sarah Shin

In today’s episode, Jeanie speaks with senior executive leader, Sarah Shin. Sarah is a transformational leader and serves as a Chief Diversity Officer. Sarah brings to this conversation, her wisdom, not only around diversity, equity inclusion, but also strategy, organizational design and business transformation. Jeanie and Sarah talk about the return to work initiative that businesses in the world are looking at right now and they share tips on creating safer spaces so that you are in tune with the pulse of your organization.

Sarah Shin currently serves as the Chief Diversity Officer for Cloudera where she specializes in strategic ideation, organizational design, business transformation, program management, change management, coaching, learning, diversity, inclusion, & high performing teams. Prior to her role at Cloudera, she has served in numerous HR and Inclusion roles for companies such as, Apple, Leapfrog, Albertsons and more.

This is a fascinating conversation! Enjoy!

3:46 Jeanie introduces Sarah Shin & Sarah describes herself

5:18 Sarah’s take on the back to work vs work from home dilemma

8:13 What Sarah is learning and hearing during the pandemic as it relates to the workplace

10:04 How Sarah’s organization has been encouraging their employees to unplug and refresh during the pandemic

12:15 What Sarah does to regularly check the pulse within her organization

13:10 The need for Employee-Centered Companies

19:19 Creating a safer space for Brainstorming & Ideation through diversity

23:17 A look into the future of the workplace

26:50 How Sarah encourages shifts in thinking

28:32 Sarah shares her journey and current realizations

31:19 Best practices and take aways around returning to work

The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views and opinions of Cloudera.

Connect with Sarah Shin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-shin-24ab165/


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Listen & Learn, The Future of Work with Victoria Perrin

In today’s episode, Jeanie is joined by Victoria Perrin. Victoria currently serves as the Director of Culture and Innovation & the Black Consumer Initiative Lead at Prudential Financial. Victoria and Jeanie discuss how Victoria and other leading voices at Prudential are adopting the listen and learn way of being throughout this pandemic. Victoria breaks down what is and isn’t working, how they’re engaging employees, efforts they’re making to be people-centric, her perspective on working remotely and much more. This conversation is sure to provoke deep thought around the current changes in the workplace.

Victoria Perrin is a process-orientated leader with broad exposure to Global Operations, Program Management, and Human Resources functions. She has worked for companies such as Panasonic, Walt Disney World, and Hertz. Victoria currently serves as the director of culture and innovation & the black consumer initiative lead at Prudential Financial.


This is a conversation you don’t want to miss!


3:32 Jeanie welcomes Victoria

4:05 Victoria shares about her 2 current roles as the Director of Culture and Innovation

5:59 Victoria describes herself

8:11 The effects of the pandemic

15:15 How Victoria encourages employee connection through the pandemic

19:57 The plan to return to the office

21:44 The importance of networking while working remotely

26:40 Showing appreciation to employees during the pandemic

29:08 Generational differences Victoria is seeing through this shift

29:45 Looking ahead over the next 6 months

30:33 Stepping into the homes of employees by working remotely

33:50 How Victoria stays grounded

36:18 What Victoria is working on strengthening

37:28 Ideas and practices for returning to work


Connect with Victoria Perrin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaperrin/


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How Gen Z Will Change the Workplace with Mark Beal


Gen Z Expert, Mark Beal joins Jeanie in today’s episode to discuss the impact Generation Z is having in the workplace. Mark collaborates daily with Gen Z as a full-time professor of practice in public relations at Rutgers University, and is a facilitator of research and surveys of Gen Z. In this episode, Mark shares his research findings and classroom experiences from working with Gen Z. He dives deep into why organizations need to be thinking about this generation as they’re growing and evolving their business. As well as, what Gen Z is looking for when it comes to their job position and integration within an organization.

Considered one of the leading experts on Generation Z (Gen Z), Mark Beal authors columns about Gen Z for leading media outlets, is interviewed frequently by media and delivers weekly Gen Z keynote speeches to organizations including the Association of National Advertisers, American Marketing Association, Public Relations Society of America, professional sports leagues, Fortune 100 corporations, non-profits, universities and conferences. Mark is the host of the 101 Lessons In Leadership podcast and is invited to speak regularly to groups of high school and college students as well as established professionals who are planning for the next chapter in their career.

If you’re thinking about the evolution and future of your business, this conversation is for you!


3:38 Introduction to Mark

4:48 Mark shares how he made the pivot to focus on Gen Z

7:05 Attributes of Generation Z and what Gen Z employees are looking for in an employer

10:08 The importance of belonging

12:12 What’s at stake if business don’t embrace the mindset of Gen Z

14:47 How Gen Z is the generation of transformational chaos

20:35 Mentor vs Manager

24:46 Mark shares about his teachings at Rutgers University

28:38 How Mark has been inspired by Generation Z

32:55 What Mark is currently working towards

35:58 The people in Mark’s life that keep him focused and accountable

39:12 Mark’s personal journey and internal work



Resources Mentioned:

Decoding Gen Z by Mark Beal: https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Gen-Generation-Corporate-Marketers/dp/1724080881/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=decoding+gen+z+mark+beal&qid=1632253900&s=books&sr=1-1

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-beal-a24338a/


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