Navigating Career Transitions with Lorena Perry
Struggling with career transitions? Join Lori Duguay and Lorena Perry on the People Powered Podcast as they discuss overcoming self-doubt, aligning careers with values, mastering video interviews, and using transferable skills to pivot into new roles. Whether you’re navigating cultural barriers or seeking growth in chaos, this episode offers actionable tips to transform your career path.
Empowering Local Leaders: The Key to a Thriving Workplace with Chuck Saunders
Chuck Sanders, CEO of JV Driver Group, joins the People Powered Podcast to share insights on leadership, workplace culture, and empowerment. Discover the role of local leadership, core values, and self-leadership in fostering a thriving workplace. Tune in for strategies on managing toxic cultures during acquisitions and more.
The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership with Kati Ryan
Join Kati Ryan, the powerhouse behind A Positive Adventure, as she shares her journey in learning and development. Explore how understanding DISC personality styles, communication dynamics, and emotional intelligence can revolutionize leadership and foster team success.
Bold Kindness In Leadership With Nurse Next Door’s Cathy Thorpe
Cathy Thorpe, CEO of Nurse Next Door, shares insights on creating a highly thriving workplace culture. The company focuses on self-led employees who don’t need to be managed and encourages a people development culture. They practice bold kindness, which involves having direct conversations with kindness and understanding the dreams and goals of their team members. Nurse Next Door also supports flexibility and adaptability by allowing employees to prioritize personal needs and providing support for their goals. Continuous improvement is a key mindset, and the company strives to have fun every day.
Boosting Healthcare Satisfaction with Louis Brier’s David Keselman
David Keselman, CEO of the Louis Brier Home & Hospital, shares his journey in creating a thriving workplace culture in the healthcare industry. He emphasizes the importance of employee satisfaction and how it directly translates into quality care for residents. David focuses on building a robust leadership team and aligning the organization’s vision, mission, and values. He measures employee satisfaction through surveys, turnover rates, and the ability to fill vacant positions.
David also highlights the significance of visibility, accessibility, and accountability in nurturing employee engagement. Initiatives such as providing scrubs, t-shirts, and organizing events have contributed to a positive work environment. Louis Brier Home & Hospital focuses on creating a positive work environment by promoting normalcy, opening doors to students, and providing valuable workplace experiences. They showcase recognition and testimonials from families to validate their impact.
The organization emphasizes holding individuals accountable for their behavior and addressing concerns from residents, families, and students. They also prioritize creating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, although limited by the nature of the long-term care sector. The challenge lies in integrating creativity and opportunity into the work to engage employees and provide growth opportunities. The key takeaway is to not be afraid to be different and find your unique value proposition.
Partnering with HR for a Successful Workplace Culture with mkodo’s Georgina Dellar-Gardiner
In this episode of the People Powered Podcast, we sit down with Georgina Dellar-Gardiner, the Director of People and Culture at mkodo. Georgina provides a deep dive into the strategies that create a thriving workplace culture. She underscores the critical roles of communication, transparency, and collaboration in cultivating a positive environment. At mkodo, regular town halls with guest speakers encourage open dialogue and keep everyone informed. Additionally, the company hosts showcases where employees can present their work and gather valuable feedback. Georgina also discusses the importance of partnering with HR and utilizing employee referrals to enhance talent acquisition efforts. Tune in to learn how mkodo is setting the standard for workplace culture.
