Executive Insider (J.T. O'Donnell)

An executive needs to know how to identify top talent, and how to successfully incorporate that top talent into their team. So, how can executives identify top performers? What makes a candidate stand out to executives and hiring teams in the hiring process?

In this episode, I talk with Operations and Customer Success executive Daryl Hancock about how executives can identify top performers, and the perks of adding these top performers to a team.

Daryl's article on the subject: https://www.workitdaily.com/how-to-choose-best-job-candidates 

Work It Daily membership information: https://workitdaily.lpages.co/pricing/ 

The right workplace culture can be a huge selling point for a company. Workplace culture can influence your best employees to stay, as well as help you attract top talent. How do you build a great workplace culture, and how can you market it effectively? 

In this episode, I talk with HR and Recruiting executive Andrea Bjorkman about the key aspects of a good company culture, and why executives should be paying close attention to their workplace culture now more than ever. 

Andrea's article on the subject: https://www.workitdaily.com/importance-of-workplace-culture-executives 

Work It Daily membership information: https://workitdaily.lpages.co/pricing/ 

Times are uncertain and a bit chaotic right now. COVID-19 is causing executives to think on their feet, shift gears, and come up with new business and leadership strategies. While things seem like they're in chaos right now, executives can successfully manage during this time, if they're strategic about it.

In this episode, I sit down with Marketing Executive Lisa Perry and talk about how executives can manage through chaos, and what executives can do to stand out as leaders during this time.

Lisa's article on the subject: https://www.workitdaily.com/how-to-manage-through-chaos

Read more on Lisa's blog: https://lisalperry.wordpress.com/my-blog/

Work It Daily's membership information: https://workitdaily.lpages.co/pricing/ 

We may be treading uncharted territory when it comes to leading during COVID-19, however one thing remains clear: leaders still need to focus on building their teams and getting them to perform at an optimal level. So, how do you do that in an era of social distancing? 

In this episode of Executive Insider, Management Consultant and Work It Daily executive member Duncan Prior sits down to discuss a four-step strategy to accelerate team development, and how teams can continue to develop in this era of video calls and remote working. 

Duncan's article on the subject: https://www.workitdaily.com/performing-stage-of-team-development 

Find Duncan on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/duncanprior  

Work It Daily membership information: https://workitdaily.lpages.co/pricing/ 

The packaged goods industry sees its fair share of complaints and requests. However, marketing and product teams within this industry can use these requests to figure out key issues and look for solutions that work for all involved. 

In this episode of Executive Insider, Global Brand Marketing Executive and Work It Daily member Yoshi Mecklenberg discusses a strategy that helps marketing teams determine issues based on complaints and requests, and how they can be the stepping stones for overall improvement.  

Read Yoshi's article on the topic here: https://www.workitdaily.com/problem-solving-marketing-team   

Many organizational leaders are trying to navigate what the "new normal" looks like amid COVID-19. They may also start thinking about what a winning organization looks like on the other side of this crisis. So, how can they determine what that looks like? 

Join Work It Daily founder and CEO, J.T. O'Donnell, as she sits down with Global Operations Executive Jim Junker to discuss how companies can look forward and create a playbook for winning on the other side. 

Read more from Jim here: https://www.workitdaily.com/post-crisis-leadership-tips 

Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimjunker 

Healthcare workers are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Their work, especially right now, can cause them to feel stress and be involved in traumatic situations. So, how can they debrief from those situations and manage their feelings during this time?

Join Healthcare Consultant & Coach Susan Leys as she sits down with Work It Daily founder & CEO J.T. O'Donnell to discuss how healthcare workers can navigate the stress & trauma of a global pandemic and why it's so important for healthcare teams to look out for one another right now.

Susan's article on the topic: https://www.workitdaily.com/stress-management-techniques-healthcare-workers

Healthcare consulting website: http://www.coachingfornurses.io   

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ phone #: 1-800-273-8255 

There are a number of things that could harm the success of a software company. One of the biggest things, however, is not focusing on the value of your product and how it serves your customers. 

In this episode of Executive Insider, I sit down with Professional Product Management Executive Dana Midby to discuss how software companies can secure their future success with a plan that creates and maintains focus on customer value and customer loyalty.

Read Dana's article here: https://www.workitdaily.com/how-to-succeed-software-industry 

Connect with Dana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danamidby/ 

Businesses are trying to map out what their new normal looks like right now, and part of that new normal is deciding how to handle hiring and building teams in a virtual environment. How can companies ensure they're getting the right people for the job? 

In this episode, I sit down with Talent Acquisition Director Koli Donohue to discuss a strategy for hiring and building virtual sales teams (and other teams as well) during this time. 

Koli's article on the topic: https://www.workitdaily.com/how-to-hire-sales-team 

Connect with Koli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolidonohue/ 

Professional development is so important for professionals and executives. The more you learn, the more value you can add to an organization. So, how can you develop yourself and your team while also doing your daily work?

In this episode, I sit down with External Affairs Strategist Jeanne Ellinport to talk about key ways you can use professional development to up your career game, and why it's important to be focusing on development right now.

Connect with Jeanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanneellinport/

Jeanne's article on professional development: https://www.workitdaily.com/professional-development-tips 

So many businesses are wondering what success looks like for them post-COVID-19. However, before leaders set their goals, they should take a hard look at where the company is now, and what they can do to transform it for success. 

In this episode, I sit down with Marketing Executive Lisa Perry and Talent Management, Recruiter, and Culture Builder Executive Andrea Bjorkman to discuss how businesses can transform themselves for success post-COVID-19 and what key areas they should be focusing on.

Read more from Lisa & Andrea: https://www.workitdaily.com/transforming-business-for-success-covid19 

Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabjorkman 

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaperrymarketing/ 

Leaders have to rethink the way they do business amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they may face dilemmas when coming up with their new strategy. How do you come up with solutions that work for both the company and the employees? 

In this episode, I sit down with Pawan Chandra, who is the Head of Supply Chain at an industry-leading beverage company, to discuss these dilemmas and how leaders can navigate them. 

Read Pawan's article here: https://www.workitdaily.com/leadership-dilemmas-covid-19 

Connect with Pawan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawan-chandra-b01169a/ 

Building business partnerships is an incredible strategy executives should focus on right now. There are questions that come along with building partnerships, though. How do you choose the right partners to pursue, and how can you foster a meaningful relationship with them?

In this episode, I sit down with Business Executive Duncan Prior to discuss how companies can successfully plan for the future by leveraging business partnerships.

Read Duncan's article here: https://www.workitdaily.com/business-partnerships

Connect with Duncan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanprior/ 

Want to join Work It Daily? Head here: https://workitdaily.lpages.co/pricing/ 

We live in a digital world, and that means digital business leaders need to cover their bases in the digital landscape — and that includes taxes. Digital business leaders must know their business' tax situations, and what to look out for in the future.

In this episode, I sit down with Global Tax Director Yvette Kwong to talk about important tax tips every digital business should know about in 2020.

Connect with Yvette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvette-kwong-33163635/

Read Yvette's article here: https://www.workitdaily.com/digital-business-tax-tips-2020 

Want to join Work It Daily? Head here to learn more: https://workitdaily.lpages.co/pricing/ 

Many people are wondering, "what's next?" amid the coronavirus pandemic. They're thinking about the recovery period, and what they'll be doing to get into the swing of their "new normal." 

Since people are thinking about the recovery, marketing professionals need to think about it, too. Specifically, how to adapt their strategies to best speak to their audience during this time. 

In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Boyajian, Senior Director of Marketing at Conductor, to discuss how marketing professionals can adapt their marketing strategies during the COVID-19 recovery period. 

Read Lindsay's article on the topic here: https://www.workitdaily.com/adapt-marketing-strategy-covid-19 

Connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayboyajian/ 

There's a lot of talk around the topic of diversity, inclusion and belonging in organizations right now. What can organizations do to better their efforts, and how can this help the organization overall? 

In this episode, I sit down with HR/Diversity & Inclusion Executive Victor Simmons to discuss how organizations can ensure underrepresented people can bring their whole selves to work, and why it's so important to have this discussion right now. 

Link to Victor's article: https://www.workitdaily.com/diversity-and-inclusion-strategy 

Connect with Victor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorsimmons/ 

There's a lot that goes into project management. There's a lot of moving parts within the job, and there are certain skills project managers must have to be successful. So, what should people know about project management right now?

In this episode, I sit down with Global Executive and Business Strategist Jason Winters to discuss what people must know about the current state of project management and why it's important to focus on project management right now.

Read more from Jason here: https://www.workitdaily.com/project-management

Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-winters-global-executive/ 

Remote work continues to be a hot topic for organizational leaders. There are a lot of benefits that come with managing a remote workforce, but it also comes with its challenges. How can leaders find the balance and create a remote workforce that's both efficient and thriving?

In this episode of Executive Insider, I sit down with Entrepreneur & Best-Selling Author, Robert Glazer, to discuss how to successfully manage a remote office and how leaders can develop a culture that attracts — and keeps — virtual talent.

Find Robert's ebook, "How to Make Virtual Teams Work: Manage and Empower a Virtual Team That Thrives While Working from Home", on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gUCtfn

Find more from Robert Glazer here: https://www.robertglazer.com/