Solidarity in Adversity: Surepoint’s Journey with Trevor Muir
In this episode, Trevor Muir recounts Surepoint’s journey from a small team of 10 farm kids to a $92 million company with 250+ employees. Facing cultural disintegration as it grew, Trevor considered leaving. In 2013, he became CEO despite financial adversity. Through crises like the 2015 industry downturn and 2020 pandemic, he rallied the team, sought support, and navigated challenges. During the pandemic, facing layoffs, Trevor discovered the Canadian wage subsidy program, ensuring everyone kept their jobs by proposing pay cuts for leadership and staff. This solidarity strengthened the company’s community spirit. Creative initiatives like virtual cooking classes and a Christmas show enhanced culture, leading to growth and talent retention.
Filling Your Cup: The Power of Prioritizing Self-Care with Trevor Muir
In this episode, Trevor Muir shares his personal story of struggle and transformation. He grew up in a small farming community and went on to co-found SurePoint, a successful company. However, despite his outward success, Trevor found himself feeling empty and unhappy. He reached a breaking point and sought help from a therapist. Through this process, Trevor learned the importance of prioritizing self-care and filling his own cup before he could effectively show up for others. This realization transformed his relationships and his life.
Discover the People-Powered Solutions Toolkit
In this episode, Lori-Ann highlights the tools that her team has built to help achieve their mission of creating happier and more productive workplaces. She introduces the Happiness Factor Culture Check, a tool that allows leaders to assess the health of their workplace culture. She also discusses the People Powered Portal, a resource library that provides insights and action plans for improving workplace culture. Additionally, she announces the People Powered Professional Certification program, which trains individuals to lead culture transformation projects within their organizations.
Data-Driven Decisions with Sarah Medeiros (Relaunch)
This week, we’re revisiting an episode with our very own Sarah Medeiros, a seasoned HR strategist with over 7 years of experience. Sarah is known for her commitment to supporting diverse teams and shaping dynamic HR strategies. She excels in creating comprehensive HR frameworks that simplify complex information and optimize learning. In our conversation, we’ll delve into her expertise, covering topics such as overcoming plateaus, leveraging data in HR, integrating AI, and educating leadership. Join us for insights on enhancing your HR approach with Sarah Medeiros!
Revolutionizing Organizational Dynamics with Hanns-Christian Mahler
In this episode, Lori interviews Hanns-Christian Mahler, CEO of ten23 Health, about their unique approach to organizational culture. They discuss the importance of trust, autonomy, and creating a psychologically safe environment. Hanns-Christian shares insights from the Loop Approach and how it has shaped their organization’s structure and decision-making processes. They also emphasize the need to question the status quo and take ownership of personal development.
Forging Stronger Teams After Acquisition with Jim Kaldem
In this episode, Lori interviews Jim Kaldem from the Nelson Miller Group, covering leadership, post-acquisition integration, and sales process optimization. Jim shares insights on transitioning to influential management, blending cultures post-acquisition, and aligning work with individual strengths. He emphasizes the importance of profitability versus reaching full potential, starting with people in process improvement, implementing lean principles, and fostering transparency and empowerment. Jim underscores the significance of developing people, reducing costs, ensuring quality, and continuous culture improvement.
