The Cooleaf Podcast
At the heart of every successful business is a strong culture. That’s why the team at Cooleaf created this podcast – to unravel the intricacies of building supportive workplace communities that foster genuine connections between people. In this new series, Love Your People, Cooleaf Co-Founders Prem Bhatia and John Duisberg dive deep into the heart of human-first workplaces, exploring employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational well-being and their impact on a business’s growth. Tune in to explore the intersection of compassion and success – because when you love your people, your organization thrives.
Episodes
In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Priti Patel, Chief People Officer at G2. Priti leads all aspects of G2’s employee success function including diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as defining the company's business and talent strategy.
In this episode, Priti shares how G2 measures and redefines employee experience, including a new measurement called INPS or “Inclusion Net Promoter Score,” which is a key indi...
Dive into a transformative discussion originally presented in a recent expert-led session. This episode focuses on the critical influence of HR in advancing both employee welfare and business objectives as we approach 2024 and beyond. John Duisberg hosts our panel of experts who share their insights on harmonizing business growth with fostering a positive organizational environment.
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Today, John Duisberg sits down with Seth Bartholomew, the Head of Employee Experience at Chronosphere. With a rich background in People leadership roles at top companies such as Huly, Disney, and FabFitFun, Seth has a unique perspective on how to create thriving company cultures and empower employees to truly flourish.
Discover how Chronosphere operationalizes company values across different geographies and time zones, while maint...
Ever wondered how a LinkedIn co-founder approaches trust in the world of remote work? Dive into an intimate conversation between John and Eric Ly, a tech entrepreneur who transitioned from co-founding one of the world's most influential networking platforms, LinkedIn, to redefining background checks with his new venture, KarmaCheck.
In this episode, John and Eric explore the heart of organizational culture, focusing on trust and t...
Dive into the heart of modern corporate culture with Shane Jackson, President of Jackson Healthcare—a multi-billion dollar giant. This episode unravels the unique, purposeful strategies driving Jackson Healthcare's success in an age where employees have an abundance of choices. Shane shares firsthand insights into the challenges and opportunities of returning to the office post-pandemic and how they achieve flexibility in such a va...
How do you maintain a sense of culture in a university of more than 40,000 students across over 180 programs, as well as with the faculty and staff? In today’s episode, John sits down with Karen McDonnell, Chief Human Resources Officer at Kennesaw State University (KSU).
KSU started 60 years ago as a two-year community college. Today, it is a doctoral university with approximately 43,000 students. Karen enlightened us on the cruci...
Imagine having a clear path to your very own 'Emerald City', a shared vision that motivates and inspires every single member of your team. On today’s episode, we sit down with Ron Daugherty, President and CEO of Daugherty Business Solutions, as he reveals just how this can be achieved.
Daugherty Business Solutions has achieved remarkable recognition as a top workplace, ranking 2nd in the nation in the Top Workplaces USA program...
How does a company with more than 13,000 people create a thriving workplace culture across multiple locations?
Today, John Duisberg sits down with Linda Matzigkeit, Chief Administrative Officer at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Children’s diverse workforce of over 13,000 people work across three hospitals, eight urgent cares, and many other ambulatory locations across metro Atlanta.
Children’s has made a conscious effort to do...
In today’s episode, John Duisberg chats with Demetris White Cheatham, Chief of Staff to the CEO at GitHub. Discover how GitHub's innovative approach to open sourcing knowledge and building a vibrant community is revolutionizing the tech industry's approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Demetris shares insights into GitHub's transition to a fully remote company and how it contributes to their ability to foster diversity...
What happens when a company goes from a single office to a team of more than 300 employees covering more than half the country, during a pandemic? How do you maintain a strong company culture during such an incredible journey? Today, John sits down with Whitney Hoffman-Bennett, Senior Vice President of People and Culture at CallRails.
During the pandemic, CallRails saw significant growth on its team, which included their first rem...
Businesses are often looking for ways to increase revenue while keeping costs low. For many companies, payroll can make up 30% or more of your gross revenue. So how can investing in exceptional individuals drive sustainable growth for a company? In today’s episode, I sit down with Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart to talk about that and more. Norhart is revolutionizing the construction industry and tackling America's affordability cris...
What does it take to create a progress-based culture in the workplace? In this episode of The Great Retention, I sit down with Tanisha Tulloch, Chief People Officer at EZRA Coaching, to discuss the key components of building a progress-driven organization. Tanisha is a successful executive-level Human Resources Leader, Consultant, and Advisor with skills in developing and implementing strategic HR-driven process improvements, model...
Are you struggling to keep your remote team connected and engaged? Do you want to know how to create a positive employee experience that leads to a more engaged workforce? In today’s episode of The Great Retention, John Duisberg speaks with Angelique Hamilton, Vice President of People at Circulo Health and Founder of HR Chique Group, about how to navigate remote work and build a thriving workplace culture. From keeping employees co...
In today’s episode, Prem Bhatia speaks with Roger Barnett, CEO of MessageGears, a customer engagement startup based in Atlanta GA, about the importance of culture in building and scaling a business. Roger shares that every company has a culture, and leaders who do not prioritize culture are neglecting an essential part of their business that affects everyone's daily working environment. At MessageGears, Roger and his team have defi...
When was the last time you were able to gauge the happiness of your employees, as well as how much they feel a sense of community, appreciation, and belonging within your organization? When Kiley Skadburg, Chief Marketing Officer of The Iowa Clinic, saw their People Leadership team was looking for new ways to elevate the employee experience in their organization she made it a point to become an ally and actively champion the steps ...
We’re excited to have Julie Ann Crommett, Founder and CEO of Collective Moxie, on today’s episode to talk about how storytelling can revolutionize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Julie Ann has been a driving force in the DEI space for over 13 years, leading efforts to diversify talent in media and tech, and helping organizations revolutionize their DEI strategies through inclusive storytelling practices, ac...
Have you ever wondered what sets your employee experience apart from others? If you're like many business leaders, you might be hesitant to invest time and resources into building a better culture. However, building a unique and engaging company culture doesn't have to be costly or time-consuming, and that's exactly what we're going to explore today in our conversation with Bridgett Hart, Vice President of Employee Engagement at ib...
Why would a business leader choose to not hire the perfect candidate? What are the stigmas around hiring formerly incarcerated people?. In today’s episode, Prem Bhatia sits down with Andre Peart to unpack Andre’s experience re-entering the workforce, the stigmas around hiring formerly incarcerated people, and how ConConnect is helping address this issue.
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How does your hiring practice impact your company culture and retention? In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Josh McAfee to unpack hiring practices and how the way you attract top talent can impact your company culture.
Don’t forget to join our leadership community at thegreatretention.com to stay informed about upcoming events and other helpful content designed to help you go further as a people-first leader and dev...
John Duisberg and Prem Bhatia, Co-Founders of Cooleaf and The Great Retention podcast, sit down to unpack some of the biggest lessons learned thus far from the executive leaders we feature on this show and how they can apply to our business and people leadership today!
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