Growing your business with People

Growing your business with People

Helping leaders grow their business through people! For Talent Acquisition and Business Leaders who want to better understand how to make recruiting a strategic competitive advantage for their company. I will interview industry innovators, business leaders, and technical subject matter experts who will offer valuable insights and practical (even prescriptive) advice that is actionable! Sponsored by JKL Advisors, a talent acquisition consulting firm. Having experience leading teams hire more than 1 million people across 8 industries and 70+ countries, I have the depth and breadth you can count on to solve your toughest talent acquisition challenges.

Episodes

March 26, 2024 66 mins

In this episode, Jeff Lackey interviews Donna Starr, the former Vice President of Talent Acquisition at CVS Health, about the challenges and dynamics of corporate breakups from both the client and vendor perspectives.

They discuss the importance of preserving relationships, even after severing a contract, and how transparent communication and trust are key to maintaining successful partnerships.

Donna shares her...

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In this insightful episode of Growing Your Business with People, host Jeff Lackey sits down with the esteemed Terri Lonowski to explore the transformative power of soulful listening within both personal and professional contexts. The conversation reveals that this profound level of communication can significantly impact employee engagement and organizational growth. Get ready to dive deep into the nuances of effective listening and...

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In this inspiring episode, Paul M. Neuberger joins host Jeff Lackey to discuss the dynamic intersection of faith, leadership, and their collective impact on business growth. With an opening that challenges bureaucratic lags and emphasizes the urgency of spreading Christian values, the conversation swiftly moves into the realms of organizational culture, employee engagement, and ethical behavior.

Neuberger's profession...

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In this fascinating installment of the Growing Your Business with People podcast, we explore the transformative power of storytelling with Stan Miller, a maestro in the realm of career acceleration and fulfillment.

Miller describes his professional odyssey, detailing how pivotal moments led him to reinvent himself not once but twice. Initially fraught with challenges in the corporate colossus AT&T and later a high-sta...

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In this episode of Growing Your Business with People, Jeff Lackey interviews Tom Jewett and Jessi Guenther, two long-tenured executives at Allegis Global Solutions. 

They discuss the importance of culture in shaping a successful organization, especially during challenging times. Tom and Jessi share their experiences and insights on how to build and maintain a strong company culture, the role of leadership in driving cultur...

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In this episode, host Jeff Lackey interviews Danielle Cobo, author of "Unstoppable Grit," about her personal experiences and how she navigated through major life events such as burnout, the death of a loved one, a health crisis, and the stress of being a military spouse. Danielle shares her journey of resilience and provides valuable insights on preventing and recovering from burnout. She emphasizes the importance of self...

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In this episode, Mariah and Byron Edgington discuss the importance of understanding and embracing neurodivergence in the workplace. They highlight the benefits that neurodivergent individuals bring to an organization and provide insights on how business leaders can create an inclusive environment. They also delve into the role of mindset and paradigms in personal and occupational growth, emphasizing the need to challenge limiting b...

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In this episode of Growing Your Business with People, host Jeff Lackey interviews Laurie White, the President of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability in today's business landscape. 

Laurie highlights how businesses need to align their values with their actions to attract and retain top talent. They also delve into the ...

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges and opportunities of remote and hybrid work models. They explore the importance of creating a sense of community and connection in a digital workspace, as well as the need for employers to treat their employees like adults and empower them to make choices about how they work. The conversation also touches on the impact of remote work on local economies and the need for organizations...

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Kick off Season 5 of the 'Growing Your Business with People' podcast with a first-of-its-kind Podcast Party hosted at my place, where we recorded two insightful episodes! Dive into the future of work alongside ten visionary executives.

We start by dissecting Generative AI's transformative role in boosting productivity and reshaping employee experiences, highlighted by PwC's trailblazing implementation of their Ch...

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Aaron Falcione emphasizes the importance of culture in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and in day-to-day business operations. He shares his experience in guiding companies through the people-related issues that arise during M&A transactions and highlights the critical role of HR in ensuring the success of a deal. Aaron also discusses the significance of aligning values and behaviors, and the need for continuous communication...

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Jeff Lackey interviews Michael and Carolyn Dillhyon about the differences between big companies and small companies, and the challenges and opportunities that each presents for business leaders.

Michael discusses how startups often idolize big companies and want to emulate their success, but struggle with scaling and maintaining culture. Carolyn shares her experience of big companies trying to adopt the culture of startup...

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In this episode, Jennifer Cohen discusses the challenges of being a caregiver and a working parent in a fast-paced corporate environment. She emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive culture that values and respects caregivers, and shares her own experiences as a mother and a leader. Jennifer also highlights the need for leaders to lead with empathy and kindness, and to focus on outcomes rather than outputs.

Jenn...

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Thomas Bertels discusses the importance of creating meaningful work and how to put the soul back into jobs. He emphasizes the need for employees to have a sense of ownership and autonomy in their work, as well as a clear understanding of the impact they are making.

Thomas suggests redesigning jobs to give individuals a complete job from start to finish, allowing them to see the tangible outcomes of their work. He also hig...

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In this episode of Growing Your Business with People, Jeff Lackey interviews Claire Chandler, CEO and founder of Talent Boost and a leadership therapist. They discuss the importance of leaders having a listening heart and how it contributes to their success.

Claire shares her insights on the challenges faced by CHROs and the need for them to have a safe space to vent and unpack their thoughts. She emphasizes the value of ...

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Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver book series, joins host Jeff Lackey to discuss the power of giving and how it can help grow your business. Bob shares his journey from being a news broadcaster to becoming a successful salesperson and eventually an author and speaker. 

He explains the concept of The Go-Giver, which is about shifting your focus from getting to giving and providing immense value to others. Bob emphasizes t...

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Amit and Dr. Kumar Ramlall join the podcast to debunk common leadership myths and share insights from behavioral science. They emphasize that business is always personal and that leaders should invest in understanding how humans tick and how they relate to one another.

They discuss the importance of embracing both praise and reprimand as a leader and the need for leaders to be authentic and vulnerable. They also highlight...

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Collin Bailey and Adriana Dawson discuss the barriers that exist for first-generation professionals and people of color in corporate environments.

They emphasize the importance of decoding corporate practices to empower and retain professionals of color.

They highlight the need for macro messaging, cultural fluency, and the creation of a sense of belonging within organizations. Bailey suggests that leaders shoul...

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This week on the Growing Your Business with People podcast, Jeff sits down with Charles Gellman.

Gellman is the co-founder & CEO of HiDO Health, a startup company focused on simplifying the patient journey and reducing healthcare costs. With a background in leadership roles at companies like Johnson & Johnson and Microsoft, Gellman brings a wealth of experience to his role at Hydro Health. He is passionate about im...

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Mo Bhende, co-founder and CEO of Karat, discusses the importance of hiring and interviewing in the tech industry. He shares his journey from working at Microsoft to starting Karat and explains how the company has become the world's largest interviewing platform.

Mo emphasizes the need for business leaders to be involved in the hiring process and highlights the challenges of selecting the right talent in a competitive...

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