Impact Makers (Jennifer McClure)

We all need other people in order to help us grow! Whether you’re looking for a job, a contact, promoting a service or looking to collaborate, there are many ways to go about it. In today’s episode, Jennifer shares some thoughts and pointers on how to network by building and maintaining relationships with generosity and respect.

• Back in May, Jennifer tweeted about requests that she had received to work for free, which prompted her to synthesize some thoughts on the do’s and don’ts of networking. She talks about these communications and their underlying flawed assumptions about the value of one’s time and energy, and she lays out the following common situations that can benefit from her pointers:
  • Job Hunting. Whether you’re a recent graduate or looking to make a change, tapping your network for opportunities means reaching out to key individuals. Jennifer talks about some of her early missteps on her journey to becoming a speaker and entrepreneur back in episode 7 of the Impact Makers Podcast as well some of the lessons she learned in the process.
  • Questions and Curiosity. You may be looking for advice, tips, or leads from established professionals or individuals that you think might help you along in your journey. In our digital age, we are often both the sender and receiver of sales communications. Whether it be through a job, a startup or personal businesses, reaching out to individuals is part of the game.
  • Audience Appreciation. Many people reach out to creators to let them know that the content they are producing is enjoyed and valued. Creating a connection this way can be difficult, as creators often receive many messages from a wide range of people.
• With these situations in mind, here are Jennifer’s 5 tips for reaching out and making connections:
  • #1: Do Your Homework FIRST. Before you reach out, make sure you know exactly why you’re sending a message in the first place. What are your goals, what is your purpose and what specifically are you working on? Including this in your initial communication will streamline your exchange to get down to it.
  • Ask yourself: "why am I reaching out to X or Y person?" Make sure that they understand why you think that they can help. Being specific in your request also simplifies things. The easier it is for them to say yes, the more likely they will do so. Jennifer tells a couple of stories about what catches her attention when people reach out to her.
  • #2: Referrals from a Mutual Contact. Review your network to see if you know anyone who has a legitimate existing relationship (not just a LinkedIn connection) with the person you want to connect with. If your mutual contact is amenable to a name drop – or is willing to personally introduce you, all the better.
  • #3: Emails, Voicemails and In-Person Requests. Regardless of communication medium, be clear with your question and provide very easy options for follow-up. Be flexible, willing to travel and be thankful! Show your appreciation from them taking time out their day to meet or talk with you.
  • #4 Persistent and friendly follow-up. We all have busy lives. If you reach out and don’t get a response, err on the side of understanding. Who knows why they didn’t respond? For Jennifer, the maximum number of follow-up communications is 3. After that, it’s time to move on.
  • #5 The Best Way to Get is to Give. Everyone wants to know that their work matters. One of the best ways to create connections is to champion the work of others. Sharing their work with your network and genuinely engaging with their content over time will help you stand out as someone who truly appreciates their efforts. You can also recommend them in a business context.
• Remember, these folks have to eat too! If you’re reaching out to someone with a service or resource you want to access, offer to buy it! Expecting someone to offer for free what they regularly get paid to do isn’t very respectful of their time and energy.
• There are no rules about who can learn from who. Another way to get noticed is to share what you’ve learned and what you’re working on, whether that be in a blog, on social media or in a publication.

Resources & Links:

Catalyst Sale Podcast #94 - Gender Pay Gap, Building Business Acumen, and Networking

Catalyst Sale Podcast #60 - Jennifer McClure - Disruption & Innovation in HR & Sales

Mike Simmons LinkedIn

The tweet about networking that started it all…

Impact Makers Episode 7 — How I Became A Speaker and Entrepreneur

Michael Hyatt

Amy Porterfield

Community Made podcast with Jayson Gaignard

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Meet Shahzia Nourali, the exceptional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner, who with her dynamic voice, is changing the narrative around workplace authority and equity. In our enlightening conversation, she shares her inspiring journey from a place of isolation in her first leadership role, to becoming a passionate advocate for equity within the utilities industry and beyond. Her unique insights are shaped by her experiences as a woman of color, a child of immigrants, and an HR practitioner. 

Our conversation takes us through the challenges and biases that persist in traditional leadership and mentorship models. With Shahzia leading the way, we explore the concept of sponsorship, and how it can create a space for authentic expression, amplifying not just talent but also the voices that often go unheard. We grapple with the systemic effects of racism, discussing the importance of bringing to the fore voices that remain outside the usual circles of influence. 

Show Highlights:

• Building workplace authority and equity
• Challenging bias and promoting equity
• Designing equitable workplace cultures and policies
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion in HR
• Opportunities for growth and collaboration

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People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Shahzia Noorally - LinkedIn, Website, Instagram

The Equity Gap podcast - On Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, Instagram

HR, We Have A Problem | Susy Ko & Shahzia Noorally | DisruptHR Talks

Do You Know the Reference Man? | Shahzia Noorally | DisruptHR Talks

Rethinking podcast with Adam Grant: Finding–and becoming–great mentors and sponsors with Carla Harris

The Equity Gap podcast: From saviorism to solidarity in the workplace - a conversation with Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi - Changemaker, Speaker, Author & Founder of Accelerate her Future

Accelerate Her Future

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Especially with the pandemic, the great resignation, quiet quitting, and all the dramatic shifts the whole world is currently experiencing, a lot of companies are struggling internally. Left unattended and this could lead to a toxic culture. 

Obviously, hard conversations have to be made because you can’t just ignore those issues happening collectively. And one of the ways to address this among many other issues is to ensure a happy, safe, and fun culture – and make work suck less. 

In today’s conversation, Jeff Harry talks about how he takes positive psychology and plays to tackle some of the most challenging issues that a lot of companies are currently struggling with so they can make work suck less.

With a mechanical engineering degree, Jeff ended up doing team building and special events for the top tech companies in the world. He realized how people were struggling with having difficult conversations, especially dealing with that one person at work that ruins work for everybody else.

He created Rediscover Your Play as an experiment to explore how we can address issues like toxicity in the workplace, toxic masculinity, and having difficult conversations – through the lens of positive psychology and play. 

Show Highlights:

• The two questions to ask your leaders to understand your company culture
• The difference between forced fun and introducing play in the workplace
• Why allowing yourself to get bored is the key to unlocking creativity and innovation 
• How to address quiet quitting through play 
• Why psychological safety is required before introducing fun or play into the workplace 
• The reason why meetings suck, and what you can do to fix it
• How what drove you back when you were a kid can really answer questions like "How do you want to show up in the world?"
• How to cultivate the next great idea
• How to add more play to your grown-up life

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Supporting Resources:

Workplace from Meta

https://www.workplace.com/future 

Rediscover Your Play 

https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/ 

Jeff Harry on LinkedIn 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays

Play-Well TEKnologies - Teaching Engineering to Kids

https://www.play-well.org/

Gary Ware - Breakthrough Play

https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyware 

Impact Makers Podcast Episode 67: Building a Culture of Mindfulness and Supporting Employee Mental Health with Headspace CPO Désirée Pascual

https://jennifermcclure.net/2022/10/06/building-a-culture-of-mindfulness-and-supporting-employee-mental-health-with-headspace-cpo-desiree-pascual/

Braver Angels

https://braverangels.org/

Harkness

harkness.ai

Lauren Yee - Cultivator of Curiosity

https://www.cultivatorofcuriosity.com/

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When my BFF, Laurie Ruettimann, called me up and told me about her unplanned, open afternoon and a need for a last-minute podcast guest, I suggested we do a recording together to fill the gap. Inspired by the recurring random show theme heard on The Tim Ferriss podcast, I suggested we do something similar. Thus, this week I am bringing you a conversation with Laurie Ruettimann. Laurie is a writer, speaker, and podcaster as a result of the heartbreak and outrage she experienced throughout her corporate career. She helps executives and HR leaders prioritize the employee experience to avoid the collateral damage of a toxic work environment. She is also my mentor and travel companion. 

Today’s episode is a great representation of what happens when Laurie and I get together to chat. We typically start off on one topic, in this case it was her book writing and publishing journey, and move on to the next topic, in a somewhat rapid-fire succession. You’ll hear us chat about work, including our outlook for the new year, my epiphanies about time management and our travel stories. We also discuss burnout and rethinking the way we view business. 

Show Highlights:

• About Laurie’s book writing journey, the editing process, and what to expect in the new year and beyond
• Goodreads and Amazon as incredibly important platforms for authors and how Laurie’s publishing team is prepping for her book launch later next year
• Where in the world is Jennifer McClure? Some of the sounds and sights I will be traveling to in 2020
• My epiphanies around time management, which I had while recovering from a horse-riding accident
• What we are excited about for 2020, including doing things a little bit differently in our lives such as getting a bit more sober and taking a time Sabbath 

Resources:
King University

Laurie Ruettimann 

Impact Makers Episode 2 – The Thriving Contrarian with Laurie Ruettimann 

Let's Fix Work podcast 

The Tim Ferriss Show podcast: The Random Show — On Fasting, Forest Bathing, How to Say NO, Rebooting the Self, and Much More (#391) 

ERE Recruiting Conference 

Igniting Souls Conference 

Kary Oberbrunner

Full Focus Planner 

Connect with Jennifer: 
Send her a message

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The search for one’s true purpose in life is one of the most daunting questions we humans face – but it doesn’t have to be. Jennifer chats with Kevin Monroe, a self-described servant leader who brings his lifelong study of purpose into his work as a leadership coach and consultant, advising both individuals and companies in their search for purpose greater than themselves.

• How would you describe Kevin Monroe in one word? According to him, that word is “pilgrim.” Kevin tells Jennifer a little bit about how his outlook has changed throughout his life and how getting fired from his position in the church was exactly what he needed to start the next stage of his journey.
• After 10 years in telecommunications sales and marketing, and after finding out some hard truths about his long-coveted dream job, Kevin left to join a high-tech startup with some friends. Their timing wasn’t so great; as the dot-com bubble burst in 2001, the company dissolved and Kevin was brought back to that nagging question of purpose staring him in the face.
• Corporate America is a beast in its own right. Uninterested in returning to the predictable machinations of another corporate position, Kevin took a hard look at what success meant for him and where true fulfillment lay on his path, ultimately moving on to the non-profit sector.
• The tale of a short-lived career in the non-profit sector is, unfortunately, a dime a dozen. Kevin’s experience was no exception. After losing his job, the next step was a no-brainer: time to start a business. Jennifer asks Kevin about founding X Factor Consulting, LLC and the early days of being out on his own.
• Unearthing your purpose isn’t just about reaching a destination at the end of a path but navigating a winding road, its direction only visible a few steps ahead. After Kevin landed some clients and got things working smoothly, the question of purpose returned. Jennifer asks Kevin about how he used to think about his purpose and how it has changed over time.
• In Kevin’s view, purpose is not singular but is multidimensional and multifaceted; he talks about the importance of his family when it comes to purpose and the primacy of relationships.
• The times have changed. The corporations of yesteryear are catching up to the socially minded ethos of the non-profit sector. Kevin talks about how today’s conversations around balancing profit-making and social good are in line with the thread of servant leadership that he seems to have been following all along. Jennifer asks Kevin about what servant leadership is to him.
• For many doers and thinkers, the hyper-focus upon the individual leader is counterintuitive. Kevin talks about other-centered leadership, relaying a story about visiting the corporate headquarters of Chick-fil-a and the servant leadership approach of Southwest Airlines.
• How does one become a servant leader? Jennifer asks Kevin if people are born as servant leaders and if one can learn to shift their way of thinking. According to Kevin, “Little things matter most. And we never know what little thing is going to matter most to whom when.” Sometimes a warm greeting and a handshake can do amazing things.
• Both Kevin and Jennifer are walking proof that you can change the way you think about leadership step by step, throughout your life. Listen to them tell some stories about leadership experiences in their careers. Kevin also provides insight into the power of servant leadership and why it’s so much simpler and intuitive than it often sounds.
• Between his podcast – called the Higher Purpose podcast – and his consulting and facilitation work, Kevin’s focus on purpose is driven by the importance of self-driven discovery. There is no universal training program for servant leadership because everyone’s story is different. What Kevin tries to do is create the ideal conditions for companies and organizations to connect with their own story on a deeper level in order to discover, be inspired by and effectively lead with their newfound purpose.
• While Kevin mostly works with larger companies, he talks about some tools and resources for helping individuals. You can find some of these resources in the links below!

So what’s next for Kevin Monroe? Kevin gives us some details about a new interview segment on the Higher Purpose podcast called Profiles of Purpose and drops a few juicy takeaways in the form of some excellent quotes, credited and original:

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” – Jim Elliott

“Purpose thrives in community, but starves in isolation.” – Kevin Monroe

Links and Resources:

Kevin Monroe

Website

LinkedIn

Twitter

Facebook

Higher Purpose podcast

Purpose Manifesto

Profiles of Purpose

Mike Kim

Website

Books (affiliate links):

Firms of Endearment: How World-Class Companies Profit from Passion and Purpose

Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit

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Everyone’s journey to becoming an impact maker is different and unique. Today, Jennifer talks with business coach Ben Brooks, the founder and CEO of Pilot, Inc about his path from a rental car company to founding his own digital coaching service, aimed at democratizing career coaching. Ben provides some insights into how he has forged great relationships, created innovative products and built up award-winning initiatives throughout his career.

• Ben is an impact maker through and through. Jennifer asked Ben about where his journey started and the key moments of his life that led him to where he is today. Ben talks about his “life statement” and his early formative days after graduating from university working at Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Lockheed Martin. Ben delivers some takeaways from what he learned during these years and his mantra for approaching new problems.
• Whether its fate, destiny or just plain chance, inspiration can arrive at the most unexpected times. Ben talks about how working job at Oliver Wyman as a management consultant all started from reading a quote in USA Today on a flight home. After sending off a meticulously written letter, an ambitious slide deck, and a Singapore Airlines A380 model airplane to the right person, followed by a series of interviews and flights to and fro, Ben received an offer to start the next leg of his journey.
• Sometimes a bold and targeted approach to getting noticed can be incredibly successful. Ben tells Jennifer his thoughts on the merits of an aggressive approach to getting your dream job and why within the context of modern click-to-apply recruiting technologies, makings a memorable impact is more important than ever.
• Even in a recession Ben is a force to be reckoned with. During his time off from Oliver Wyman, Ben turned down a job driving a tractor in West Texas – found by his very endearing parents, and saw an opportunity for a rotation at Wyman’s parent company Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Ben tells the story of how he ended up as there in talent management and some of his duties in his new role. For example, Ben created a succession risk index chart that had top-level executives sweating bullets.
• Management consulting is an incredibly diverse field; you never know what project, industry, or region you’ll find yourself immersed in. Ben relays some of the greatest challenges and hurdles he’s had to overcome and focuses on some of the key concepts, tools and frameworks he uses to deliver results. He also tells the story of how he got his job at Marsh LLC (insurance).
• While taking some time off, the entrepreneurial call found Ben Brooks in the form of a mislabeled nametag at a conference. Ben reached what he calls his fork in the road and decided to take entrepreneurship seriously. After getting some advice from some successful people in his life, Ben started building out a diverse coaching business using his problem solving skills from his management consulting background.
• With the ambitious idea of democratizing coaching, Ben founded Pilot, Inc. with his life savings. While at first they focused on individual sales, Ben’s team now strives to help employers and companies cultivate and retain the best talent they have.
• Democratized coaching? Sounds too good to be true! Jennifer asks Ben how exactly Pilot works and why it’s so effortless.
• Satisfaction in your career – and your life – is unique to you. Jennifer and Ben talk about some of central drives behind Pilot and the larger questions that Ben considers instrumental in finding your own definition of satisfaction.
• We know all about the journey of Ben Brooks but what does satisfaction look like for him? Jennifer asks Ben to shine the light on himself and talk about what drives him as an impact maker. Ben shares some stories about how Pilot has changed people’s lives for the better.
• In the workplace, LGBTQIA individuals face adversity in all sorts of different ways. Ben talks about his experience navigating his career path as a gay man and the beginning of his trailblazing diversity and HR efforts at Oliver Wyman that have won various industry awards. He also talks about his contributions towards repealing the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy and the potential for creating change by taking a risk and leveraging your identity while in key positions.
• Ben’s secret? Meditation. Ben gives Jennifer a peek into how he prioritizes self-awareness and being present so that when the wrong nametag comes along, he’s ready to step into the role that’s truly right for him.

Find Ben Brooks:

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2017: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers 

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Want to raise your game at work?

If you want to raise your game at work, you’ve got to raise your impact. Find out Jennifer’s 10 best strategies to make more of an impact at work.

William Tincup isn’t normal. Neither was his marketing agency, who used its eccentricity to shake up an industry that had become boring and stale. You either loved them or hated them. When Tincup stepped away from the agency, he continued marching to the beat of his own drum, with great success. Today Tincup shares some career and life advice from someone who has never followed the rules and has an unconventional way of doing things. Are you ready to shake up your life?

• Believe it or not, Tincup really is William’s last name. He talks about the interesting Native American origins of the surname and the huge advantage it gives him in organic searches. It’s also a really good whiskey, and the company that makes it has been trying to buy the domain for years. William shares the funny story behind the Super Bowl ad.
• Tincup has a wide portfolio of college-educated skills including art history. He shares the funny story of how he got his in-state tuition be complimenting a woman’s earrings. But her advice for how he should proceed with choosing a major is one of the most honest takes on what happens after college. It’s even more relevant today.
• When he realized that an art curator doesn’t make a lot of money, Tincup decided to get an MBA. He talks about the paths that were available to him: consulting, Wall Street, or entrepreneurship. To begin, he chose consulting, but that changed when he learned about the shortcomings of the services they offer. Tincup shares what inspired him to get into true entrepreneurship.
• Tincup’s agency was daring. They weren’t the ‘sweater vest’ type. They were stripper glitter and cocaine references were normal, but there was a very calculated reason why. Their Led Zepplin lifestyle to a book that served as a manifesto and a way of business that was guaranteed to blow up what was boring. He’ll be the first to tell you that he lost business doing it. But his clients will tell you Tincup would walk through walls to help them succeed.
• It was a very simple interaction with the CEO of a business he helped succeed that ended Tincup’s desire to do what he was doing: the lack of a thank you. After 10 years of it, he couldn’t take it any longer. He left the marketing agency and went out on his own, continuing to be his abnormal self, until he landed at Recruiting Daily. What started as a consultancy ended up as a career.
• Though leadership is about actually being a leader. Tincup shares his thoughts on what it takes to be a thought leader. If you’re one who asks the question ‘why’ and aren’t interested in looking at other peoples’ stuff, then you might be a real thought leader. Find out why Tincup thinks it’s important.

Find William Tincup:

LinkedIn

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

Recruiting Daily

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Self-care isn’t selfish. It is necessary. We truly can’t pour from an empty cup and we can’t help others if we’re emotionally worn, completely stressed out, or too sick to help. In this episode I’m talking about self-care and the five areas I’ve been trying to improve for the sake of myself, my family and my business.

I’ll talk about the importance of sleep, rest and exercise, for our physical and mental well-being. Then I’ll dive into the effects of gratitude on our happiness. I’ll also discuss how caring for others can be a form of self-care. Lastly, I’ll cover caring for your time. Finding balance and reclaiming your time can have a lasting impact on your life and I’m going to share how it changed mine.

My goal is to help you understand the importance of self-care and how to practice it, proactively, without feeling guilty. I hope you enjoy today’s show.

Show Highlights:

• What is self-care? I’ll give you my favorite definition and share a great quote to help you remember why it’s so important.
• I’m going to share the five key areas of self-care and give you tips for each area. I’ll share my stories about those areas too.
• I can’t stress enough the importance of being proactive with self-care. Our bodies speak to us, sometimes loud and clear.
• If we don’t listen, the consequences can be devastating.
• We’re talking about self-care but I’m also going to share how caring for others is a form of self-care.
• Self-care has a physical, mental and emotional impact on our lives, our bodies and on those around us.

Supporting Resources:

Workplace from Meta: https://www.workplace.com/future 

King University Online

Paycor, Inc.

Paycor, Inc. Self-Care for the HR Pro web summit presentation by Jennifer McClure

Paycor, Inc. Web Summit (On Demand)

The Five Rules for Self-Care By Shelly Tygielski

Michael Hyatt 

Ideal Week Excel Spreadsheet by Michael Hyatt

Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy

Full Focus Planner

Oprah Super Soul Conversations: Tom Brady on Life After Football: "I Think About It More Now" 

National Sleep Foundation Recommends New Sleep Times

Shawn Achor website

Shawn Achor 6 Daily Happiness Exercises

The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by Shawn Achor

Before Happiness: The 5 Hidden Keys to Achieving Success, Spreading Happiness, and Sustaining Positive Change by Shawn Achor

Oprah Super Soul Conversations: Oprah & Shawn Achor on the Secret of Happy People

Get More Done With Calendar Blocking – Amy Landino YouTube

The Importance of Scheduling Nothing by Jeff Weiner

Oprah Super Soul Conversations: The 5 Keys to Happiness That LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Lives By 

Connect with Jennifer:

Send her a message: https://jennifermcclure.net/contact

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On Twitter https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

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A career change is a huge thing that a lot of people are dealing with right now, whether they feel stuck in their current job or they just want to do something different that they enjoy. But how do you position yourself for the job that you want? 

As an employee, you've got to figure out how to get noticed to move your career ahead and make sure you're getting the interactions and relationships that you need. That being said, this is a two-way street. Leaders also need to figure out how to provide a safe space and environment for their people to connect, even remotely. 

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a recording of a conversation I had with Chris Villanueva when he invited me to podcast and chat about networking, relationship building, and how the changing world of work impacts both job seekers and people leaders.

Chris is the CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma, an online resume service that helps professionals rebrand themselves to land interviews for their dream jobs. Recently ranked by The Balance as the best resume service of 2022, Let’s Eat Grandma helps people during one of the most stressful areas of life – the job hunt. They’ve assisted over 7,000+ paying clients with their resumes, and hundreds of thousands more through their blog and the Career Warrior Podcast. 

Show Highlights:

• The future of work, and what both job seekers and HR leaders should be paying attention to
• The skills that will be most in demand in the workplace of the future
• Will working virtually affect your career negatively, versus being present in an office?
• Should job seekers try to negotiate remote work, if it’s not part of the job offer?
• How to properly build relationships and networks when many people are working remotely and networking less
• How to position yourself for new opportunities when you’re interested in making a career change
• The worst things job seekers do with their resumes that annoy HR and hiring managers

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People & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Let’s Eat Grandma Career Warrior Podcast

https://www.letseatgrandma.com/cwp/ 

Career Warrior Podcast #274 - The Future of Work for Job Seekers with Jennifer McClure

https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/career-warrior-podcast-274/ 

Let’s Eat Grandma | Best Resume Writing Service

https://www.letseatgrandma.com/ 

Chris Villanueva LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/ 

“The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich” by Tim Ferriss

https://amzn.to/3MtaCEA 

“Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World” by Gary Vaynerchuk

https://amzn.to/3T9l8Tt 

Julie Turney / HR@Heart Consulting Inc.

https://hratheart.co/%23about 

Personal Brand Workbook

https://jennifermcclure.net/personal-brand-workbook/

Steve Browne

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveb5/

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Quick question: when was the last time you asked each of your team members how they’re doing – like how are they REALLY doing? You never really know how that ONE question can create a massive impact on your company. 

As a leader, you want to be able to prepare yourself and your team for this dynamic future of work. And one of the key metrics that you need to invest in is employee engagement. 

A Bonusly study found that while employee engagement increased in May 2020, it was followed by a significant drop the next month. The survey showed that 63% of workers feel unappreciated by their employer on a daily basis and 59% of people felt that they have NEVER had a boss who “truly appreciates” their work. 

The good news is that the world is ever-changing, and so is the future of work. In this episode, I’m sharing two Action Steps that you can implement immediately to make a positive impact, and likely affect the engagement levels of your team. 

Show Highlights:

• Reviewing your response to when the global pandemic was declared
• The Gallup reports on the “rise and fall” in employee engagement between May 2020 and June 2020
• Ensuring visibility and accessibility in your team
• Appreciating your team members consistently
• Creative ways to be more intentional about recognizing your team members

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Supporting Resources:

“Employee Engagement Continues Historic Rise Amid Coronavirus” https://www.gallup.com/workplace/311561/employee-engagement-continues-historic-rise-amid-coronavirus.aspx

“Historic Drop in Employee Engagement Follows Record Rise”

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/313313/historic-drop-employee-engagement-follows-record-rise.aspx

Survey Says: Appreciation Matters More Than You Think

https://blog.bonus.ly/employee-appreciation-survey

Meta from Workplace

Gallup

Energage

Bonusly

Lazlo Bock

Humu

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Whether you work for a corporate brand - or you’re a personal brand - we all have something in common.

In order to persuade people to buy from us, work with us, or tell others about us, we have to be able to create powerful messages and stories that connect with our intended audience, and position us for success.

So, wouldn’t it be nice if there was some type of framework that could help us to choose a focus and format to tell our story, so we could create content that serves our mission in the best possible way?

Well, thankfully, there is a framework, and my guest today literally wrote the book on it.

Melanie Deziel is a keynote speaker, award-winning branded content creator, and a lifelong storyteller on a mission to share the power of creating compelling and credible content with others.

Melanie is the Founder and Chief Content Officer of StoryFuel, a company that teaches marketers, creators and organizations how to tell better brand stories, and she’s the author of the best-selling book - The Content Fuel Framework: How to Generate Unlimited Story Ideas.

I’ve enjoyed reading Melanie’s book, and have found the 10 x 10 content fuel framework helpful as I’ve had to re-think how I connect with my community, and share my message while speaking on stages around the world is not an option.

In our conversation today, Melanie shares how her experience as a journalist and content strategist for some of the most well-known companies and brands in the world was helpful to her when she decided to start and market her own business, and how she’s now on a mission to help others to create content that they can be proud of, and will get their messages heard.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• How the storytelling process used by corporate brands is similar to telling your own story as a personal brand.
• The importance of understanding what is important to you, the message that you want to convey to your audience, and how your personal experiences can provide relevance and timeliness about your topic.
• How Melanie applied her experience as a journalist and with storytelling to market her business once she went out on her own.
• How volunteering to help sales people with client pitches led to Melanie becoming a successful international keynote speaker.
• How the 10 x 10 grid of the Content Fuel Framework evolved from a series of presentations, to a workshop, then a keynote, and ultimately a book.
• The challenges associated with launching a book during a global pandemic, and how Melanie has gotten creative to promote the book in non-traditional ways.
• How to choose a focus and format to tell your story, and to create content that serves your mission in the best possible way.
• Two things that a company - or a person - needs to consider before creating and sharing content, in order to get their message heard.

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Melanie Deziel

Melanie Deziel LinkedIn

Melanie Deziel Twitter

Melanie Deziel Instagram

Storyfuel

The Content Fuel Framework: How to Generate Unlimited Story Ideas (For Marketers and Creators) by Melanie Deziel

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Over the holidays, I was traveling to Tennessee to spend the week with my extended family. It's a 5 ½-hour drive, which allowed me with a lot of time for thinking. I brought with me some materials to start my goal setting process. In preparation, I began contemplating my goals for 2020 and what I needed to do to make this the best year ever. I came up with a list of 10 items while driving the country roads in Tennessee. Today, I am going to talk about these 10 actions which you can use as inspiration for making this your best year ever, too!

You may have already completed your annual goal setting process or be mid-stride in these processes, either way, you’ll find these suggestions and tips helpful. Who’s ready to prepare to create more impact at work and in life in 2020 and beyond? 

Show Highlights:

• Change your thinking around New Year’s resolutions—rather than a resolution be very specific about what the goal is and why you are setting the goal in the first place.
• Why I want you to do that thing you say you're going to do someday.
• Get comfortable with the uncomfortable or, at least, exploring the uncomfortable.
• I talk about why consistency counts and how it can help you make 2020 the best year ever.
• Don’t stay in one place. I share why it’s important to travel and how this can help you with thinking more clearly and with intention.
• The importance of making time for you, exploring hobbies, personal development, and investing.
• Why I decided to observe a day of Sabbath and why I think you should try to do so too.

Resources:
King University
Mike Kim
Michael Hyatt's 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever course, book and workshops
Full Focus Planner
Jess Cole - Owner of the Savannah Bananas
The Thank You Experiment
Laurie Ruettimann blog
Kris Dunn blog
Tim Sackett blog
Amy Porterfield
Dan Miller
Invest In Yourself, Dan Miller
Shawn Achor's 6 exercises for happiness

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Do you want to make an impact? Are you hoping to influence change? Well, today I am speaking about how you can make the most impact at work. You'll hear numerous stories from my career in HR, learn four key points to help you meet business challenges in the future, and also obtain some takeaways you can apply to your career immediately. While the stories in this episode are HR related, the advice can be applied to any leader who wants to make a difference. 

In addition to learning how to meet business challenges and deliver maximum impact, you’ll also hear what makes an effective keynote. Today’s episode features audio from my 2016 mega-session, The Future of Work, which I shared at the SHRM Annual Conference. This particular session has received countless positive testimonials, has something for audience members at all levels of an organization, and has been a major source of income for me too. There is a lot to glean from this episode. Listen, learn, and enjoy!

Show Highlights:

• Why August 1988 was a pivotal time for my career 
• Some challenges the HR profession is facing and some hope for the future
• A CEO’s top challenge is human capital
• Why you are the key for your organization
• The future of knowing your business is not just business plans or P&L’s
• The value of hiring practices and mature workers
• The importance of thinking about the needs of the business and how to shift your thinking
• Are you focused on solving your top business problems? If not, what is preventing you?
• Your ability to influence change 
• What CEOs want from HR

Resources:
King University
SHRM Annual Conference & Exhibition
Jennifer McClure / Keynote Speaker 

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For Colin Gautrey, curiosity is key. After a long and storied career in the corporate world with specializations in mergers and acquisitions, international strategy, IT, Sales and Leadership Development, Colin has never stopped being curious about the cutting edge. Through his research, writing, and coaching, he has been working to better equip his clients with practical knowledge about how to achieve results with greater influence.

• Focus on the future, but not at the expense of the present. Colin talks about why when it comes to achieving your goals, mastering the day-to-day is part of an essential foundation of building long-term influence.
• While delivering top-notch results is absolutely necessary, it’s only part of the equation; you have to be able to stand out from the crowd in more ways than one. Jennifer and Colin talk about the importance of trust and goodwill relationships within your field that will ensure that everyone knows who you are and what you can do for them.
• But what is influence? What does it mean to be influential? And what is the difference between influence, politics and manipulation? Colin sets the record straight about the differences and the importance of intent in this equation.
• Influencing a person’s behavior isn’t just about applying pressure; it’s also about connecting your agenda with theirs. Building a trusting relationship can enable you to understand others and get them to understand your goals as a part of their own.
• Do you hate the politics of the corporate world? Are there moments where you feel like navigating this sphere is harder than it should be? Colin offers some insights into why this is such a common complaint and reiterates the importance of knowing the rules of the game.
• When entering a highly political organization, it’s all about the long game. At the outset, it’s easy to misstep by being overeager in locating and aligning yourself with the key players. Colin stresses the importance of neutrality, patient observation, and relationship building when attempting to get your finger on the decision-making pulse of an organization.
• Power can sometimes be a dirty word and often comes with a slew of emotions attached. Colin explains how taking a step back and breaking down what constitutes power in any given situation or group can inform where – and with whom – you should be developing influence.
• When assessing where you want to be, what you’ve got so far, what you’ll need, and where you can get it from, high-level influencing is all about investing time in people. Colin talks about what this looks like in large organizations and why it is so important.
• Power doesn’t exist in a vacuum. When thinking about developing individual influence, what about individuals or groups who start on the back foot, those that didn’t enter the world with the same privileges enjoyed by others? Jennifer asks Colin about his thoughts on how to approach the challenge of developing influence as a minority in an organization.
• Do you have the tools you need to become a successful leader for tomorrow? Colin provides a sneak-peak of some of his research around the importance of influence and risk-taking and talks about what these skills can do to shake up traditionally static industries in order to keep them competitive.
• Always have a plan B! Just because you’re in a position to exercise your influence to achieve your goals or the goals of your organization, it might not always go your way. Jennifer asks Colin about what you can do to prepare yourself for a diversity of organizational situations.

 Find Colin’s Gautrey:

 LearnToInfluence.com

 Colin Gautrey on LinkedIn

 Colin’s Books:

 21 Dirty Tricks at Work: How to Beat the Game of Office Politics (2005)

 Political Dilemmas at Work: How to Maintain Your Integrity and Further Your Career (2008)

 Advocates & Enemies: How to Build Practical Strategies to Influence Your Stakeholders 2011

 Building Reputations in Tough Organisations (eBook 2014)

 Influential Leadership: A Leader's Guide to Getting Things Done (2014)

 A Project Manager's Guide to Influence (2015)

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Since it’s a new year, I’m already hard at work on achieving the goals that I set for myself, and my businesses in 2021. And one of my goals this year is to read 24 books.

Thankfully, I’ve got some good friends who are helping to fill my reading list with books that they’ve written, which were set for January 2021 release dates.

I spoke with my best friend Laurie Ruettimann about her new book, Betting On You, which released a couple of weeks ago in Episode 53 of the podcast, and today, I’m chatting with my friend Lars Schmidt about his new book - Redefining HR - which releases worldwide on January 26, 2021.

I really enjoyed my conversation with Lars, and he has a great grasp on how leaders in all areas - not just human resources - should approach building strong and capable organizations through implementing modern people practices.

Lars Schmidt is the Founder and Principal of Amplify - a firm that helps progressive people leaders and companies navigate the future of work.

Long interested in emerging work trends, tech, and people practices, his curiosity fueled a career that has afforded him the privilege of solving complex talent challenges for some of the biggest brands in their respective fields including NPR, Ticketmaster, SpaceX, Duo Security, and Hootsuite. He's always been drawn to HR leaders who operate at the leading edges of the field, who embrace 21st Century HR, and who are redefining people practices through their vision, experience, and approach.

Lars has long worked to accelerate the evolution of Human Resources' capabilities and impact through efforts like co-founding the HR Open Source initiative, by contributing regular columns for Fast Company and Forbes, and also writing books, including Employer Branding for Dummies in 2017, and his latest book - Redefining HR, which will release worldwide on January 26, 2021.

Redefining HR provides a framework for leaders to build modern and world-class people teams, enabling them to create people centric organizations that lead to long-term success.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• Lars’ transition from recruiting leader, to employer branding expert, to HR and People Operations community leader and curator.
• How Lars and Ambrosia Vertesi applied the Open Source concept to create a platform for HR leaders to share case studies, templates, and learnings to accelerate innovation.
• How curation of resources, experts, and the work of others can be an important part of building credibility, and a personal brand.
• 7 communities Lars suggests where HR and people leaders can get learning and development opportunities.
• 5 visionary leaders in the HR and people space Lars suggests that others follow and learn from.
• 3 skills that Lars believes modern people leaders need to master or develop in 2021 and beyond.

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Amplify Talent

Redefining HR

Book -> Redefining HR: Transforming People Teams to Drive Business Performance by Lars Schmidt

Podcast -> Redefining HR

Newsletter / Blog  -> Redefining HR

Book -> Employer Branding for Dummies by Richard Mosley and Lars Schmidt

Lars Schmidt LinkedIn

Lars Schmidt Twitter

Lars Schmidt articles on Fast Company

People Geeks - a Culture Amp community

Workhuman

HR Open Source Community

Hacking HR

DisruptHR

Google Rework

Bersin Academy

Redefining HR Episode 37 - Reddit VP People & Culture, Katelin Holloway

Redefining HR Episode 40 - Spotify CHRO, Katarina Berg

Redefining HR Episode 28 - VaynerMedia Chief Heart Officer, Claude Silver

Erin L. Thomas, PhD - Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Talent Acquisition at Upwork

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On Episode 49 of the Impact Makers Podcast, I’m speaking with someone that I admire and respect, and whom I’ve learned a great deal from over the past 10 years through his podcast, his books, and also by sometimes sharing stages with him speaking at conferences and events around the world.

Todd Henry positions himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, and he teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance.

He’s the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, and the latest - The Motivation Code), and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.

Todd is also the host of The Accidental Creative podcast, where he offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy, and it’s been downloaded over 10 million times.

When I saw that he was releasing his latest book - his fifth - in early October, I immediately bought a copy to keep my streak going of having read all of his books, and I also reached out to ask if he would join me on the podcast to share more about it with you. I was thrilled when he said yes right away, and I think you’ll enjoy learning more about his books, as well as how you can do the best work of your life.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• How starting a podcast in 2005 as a fun side project and creative outlet led unexpectedly to a book deal with a major publisher, and invitations to speak at events all over the world.
• Why persistence is the key to success at work and in life.
• What a 5-time published author who hates the writing process loves about writing books.
• How to structure your life in a way that you’re going to produce great work.
• How to avoid the seven forces that disrupt your ability to produce work you can be proud of.
• The five key elements needed when putting your work into the world to ensure it will resonate with people.
• The leadership framework necessary to lead highly creative people, and to provide the stability and challenge they need to thrive.
• How identifying your core motivators can help you understand what drives you, and also how you can mitigate any of their negative effects.

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Todd Henry

Todd Henry LinkedIn

Todd Henry Twitter

Todd Henry Facebook

The Accidental Creative podcast

The Motivation Code / The Motivation Code Assessment

The Motivation Code: Discover the Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work by Todd Henry, Rod Penner, Todd W. Hall, and Joshua Miller

Herding Tigers: Be the Leader That Creative People Need by Todd Henry

Louder than Words: Harness the Power of Your Authentic Voice by Todd Henry

Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day by Todd Henry

The Accidental Creative: How to Be Brilliant at a Moment's Notice by Todd Henry

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Are you retaining talent by developing and moving them into other opportunities that benefit both their career and the organization? Data shows that the more we invest in developing and seeing those opportunities for other people to move around the organization, the greater the loyalty to the company, and the greater the retention.

There is also data showing the tightening of the talent pipeline, and even if there is, they do not necessarily match how the workforce is progressing. How do we then bridge this gap between talent shortage and the need for skills development? One of the keys is to find ways to plug your talent into the needs of the organization – across the organization. 

In this episode, Matthew Daniel shares great insights into how leaders can create career pathways to unlock opportunities for the workforce. Matthew is the Principal Consultant of Talent Strategy and Mobility at Guild Education, a company that partners with forward-thinking organizations to transform education into strategic talent advantage, especially for their frontline. 

With his previous career background working with Capital One and as a consultant for some of the country’s biggest employers, the entirety of Matthew’s career has been about investing in others, seeing them grow, and trying to match them up with opportunities so they can go big, and do bigger and better things. 

Show Highlights:

• How Guild Education is connecting universities and employers
• The shortage of talent and the need for skills development
• The three things employees really want
• Focusing on the pathways where you need talent the most
• Why companies should make an intentional investment in their employees
• The impact of increased internal mobility

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Guild Education

https://www.guildeducation.com/ 

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On today’s podcast, I’ll be chatting with Cory Carlson, an executive coach and speaker, who helps leaders win both at home and at work. 

With over 20 years of corporate experience, including managing large teams and holding executive positions, Cory understands the challenges and pressures that many leaders face firsthand.

In our conversation today, he shares his personal journey of self-discovery as a leader, from battling with imposter syndrome to finding a better way to lead. He also opens up about the pivotal moment in his career that led him to seek out an executive coach, and how that decision helped him to transform his life, while also becoming a better father, husband, and leader.

We chat about some of the key lessons that he learned along the way, and we discuss the importance of embracing coaching, focusing on what truly matters, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 

Cory's insights and practical strategies are not only beneficial for leaders but for anyone seeking personal growth and fulfillment. Whether you're a seasoned executive or aspiring to make a meaningful impact, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways to inspire and empower you on your own career and life journey.

Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode:

• The biggest challenge facing leaders today with regards to prioritizing both their work life and home life
• How leaders can address the need to be constantly available to their teams, and “always on the clock,” which can negatively impact their home life and relationships outside of work 
• The life experiences that prompted Cory to write two business books focused on leaders - Win at Home First, and Rise and Go 
• Why creating time and space to spend in solitude is important for improving self-awareness and emotional balance
• The importance of shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundant mindset, and simple steps that leaders can take to create a more positive mindset and enhance their overall well-being 
• Where Cory believes leaders have the opportunity to create the greatest impact in the world today

People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Cory Carlson

Website: https://www.corymcarlson.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlsoncory/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlsoncory/ 

Win at Home First podcast: https://www.corymcarlson.com/podcast 

Books:

“Win at Home First: An Inspirational Guide to Work-Life Balance” by Cory M. Carlson - https://amzn.to/3qZOBGN 

“Rise and Go: How to Get Back Up with Courage and Move Forward with Confidence” by Cory M. Carlson - https://amzn.to/43VnE5p 

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When the market moves as fast and Donald Trump tweets, how should we think about money in the digital age? Jennifer talks with psychologist and behavioral finance expert Dr. Daniel Crosby about his life story and how he has built a career helping both individual investors and institutional clients understand themselves and the psychology of the market.

• For Daniel Crosby, the beginning of the story started with an ending. Daniel tells Jennifer the story of how he came into the world on the day of his grandfather’s passing and how that has driven him to live his life to its fullest potential.
• An important part of leading a rich and full life is to always be learning. Daniel talks about how his love for learning and how his academic education laid the groundwork for developing his interpersonal skills which were key to his success later in life.
• As the son of an investment manager and advisor, the stability and comfort of his father’s profession was an alluring one. But after serving a mission through his church in the Philippines and helping a close friend whether an eating disorder, Daniel shifted his academic path towards helping people.
• How do some people with so little manage to find joy in their lives? Jennifer gets Daniel to flex his clinical psychology skills and asks him why some people blessed with great privileges can’t seem to find the same happiness of some people living a simpler or rougher life. He also talks about his own success and his approach to being happy.
• What drove Daniel to fly straight into graduate school? Jennifer asks Daniel a bit more about his trajectory towards becoming an impactful force in people’s lives. He talks about the value of therapy and why building a strong relationship between therapist and client beats out any high-level degree or specialized school of thought.
• Misconceptions about therapy and the therapeutic process are a dime a dozen. Daniel does some mythbusting and distills some of what he’s learned as a therapist into some takeaways for listeners that they can use in their personal and professional lives.
• Whether it’s for work, in our relationships or just in our day-to-day lives, we all talk about ourselves. Jennifer and Daniel talk about why being able to talk about yourself and your feelings openly and authentically with a trusted professional is so important is our society.
• After being burnt out by individual therapy work, Daniel moved on to workplace-focused psychology work in Atlanta. While doing pre-employment assessments across the Deep South, he learned some hard truths about competence, wealth, meritocracy and the under-recognized value of general intelligence.
• You’re not that great. Daniel fills us in on one of the key moments of his journey to becoming an impact-maker: a 2011 TEDx talk in Huntsville, Alabama about 7 counter-intuitive truths for living a better and more meaningful life. This talk eventually turned into a self-published book of the same name (check out the links below).
• “Only as we accept our normality, are we able to build something that is better than normal.” Daniel talks about the central message of his book, the concept of overconfidence bias and how it keeps us back from achieving our fullest potential.
• In late 2009 – in the swell of the recession – Daniel set out on his own to get away from his rough day job. His new behaviorist economics consultancy called Nocturne Capital offers a wealth of services around the psychology of investment decision making.
• Jennifer asks the question on all of our minds: so how should we think about money? Daniel offers some of the insights he’s gathered over the years helping people understand and navigate financial markets. Daniel shares a couple tidbits with Jennifer but you can find all 10 of his investing commandments in his book The Laws of Wealth, named the best investment book of 2017.
• If you’ve been listening to this week’s episode so far, you’ll know that Dr. Crosby is a man of quick wit. Jennifer asks Daniel where he gets his funny bone from and how it finds its way into his work.
• Validation and criticism some in equal spades in today’s digital word. Jennifer asks Daniel for some advice for everyone about how to engage with the digital dimensions of our fast-paced contemporary world, as well as where you can find Daniel online. Check the links below!

Dr. Daniel Crosby:

Dr. Daniel Crosby website - Nocturne Capital

Dr. Daniel Crosby – LinkedIn

Dr. Daniel Crosby – Twitter

Podcast – Money, Mind & Meaning by Dr. Daniel Crosby

Books referenced (affiliate links):

The Laws of Wealth: Psychology and the secret to investing success by Daniel Crosby

The Behavioral Investor by Daniel Crosby

Personal Benchmark: Integrating Behavioral Finance and Investment Management by Charles Widger & Daniel Crosby

You're Not That Great by Daniel Crosby

Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute

Dr. Daniel Crosby TED X Talks

TEDxHuntsville - Daniel Crosby - You're Not That Great: A Motivational Speech

Sex, Funds, & Rock N' Roll - Daniel Crosby at TEDxHuntsville

Can being weird make you rich and happy? - Daniel Crosby at TEDxBYU

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If you want to raise your game at work, you’ve got to raise your impact. Find out Jennifer’s 10 best strategies to make more of an impact at work.

New phone, who dis? Well, it's your old friend, or in some cases, your new friend Jennifer McClure. After a hiatus, I'm back with new episodes of The Impact Makers podcast. As always, my goal is to help you create maximum impact at work and in life through building a career that you love and living a life that matters. 

In this episode, I share what I’ve been up to while we’ve been apart. Life as a human in 2019 started off with a “Bang!” I’ve experienced some amazing things and some challenges too. For example, I landed my largest client to date, after almost 10 years of running my own business. I’ve continued my work at DisruptHR and also continued to check off states on my “Speak in Every State,” bucket list. All good things.  

Of course, with the good there is a bit of bad; I suffered a horseback riding accident in July. I’m doing much better now but it took a lot longer than anticipated to heal. Overall, Team McClure is stronger than ever, and we have some great things in store for the rest of this year. I can’t wait to share them with you!

Show Highlights:

• What I’ve been up to, including some growth over here at Team McClure
• I checked another state off of my goal to speak at an event in every state in the U.S., plus I share what state I am looking at next and more about my speaking engagements
• DisruptHR licensed our 157th city! DisruptHR events have now been held in 37 countries, and in multiple languages around the world, AND over 4,300 DisruptHR Talks have been given
• I crossed the number one item off of my bucket list in September, a dream vacation to Ireland!
• Find out what’s next for The Impact Makers Podcast

Resources:

DisruptHR

Dr. Jeffrey H. Johnson

Bruce Waller 

Wendy Daily

The HR Social Hour Half-Hour Podcast

Montana SHRM Conference

Glacier National Park

Chris Ostoich

Angie Kline

Emerald City Productions

Dingle Horse Riding

Connect with Jennifer: 
Send her a message

On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactmakerspodcast/

On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Although social media has changed and evolved over the last couple of decades, it’s still a valuable place to be –  to learn from, connect with others, establish your credibility, build your personal brand or business brand, and grow your career. 

While there are tons of places we can hang out online these days, many of which offer limited value for our work pursuits, there’s no doubt that LinkedIn – the “professional” social network that’s been around since 2002 – is still a place where you need to be visible online. It is worth the investment of your time, especially if you’re looking to grow your career and your business as well as attract opportunities.

LinkedIn is pretty straightforward. Simply create a profile, connect with people, post and share your content, etc. However, you may not be getting the most out of it as you would if you were to create an intentional strategy for using LinkedIn. 

There are multiple ways that you can optimize your LinkedIn profile to build your personal brand and grow your career. By doing so, you can use LinkedIn to build your credibility as a thought leader and your reputation as a business leader that others want to work with or do business with. Finally, you can readily access a vast network of people and resources that you can utilize (for free) for your personal and professional development. In this episode, I’m going to share some of my favorite tips and strategies for creating a LinkedIn profile that stands out, works for you, and increases your opportunities!

Show Highlights:

• Why a LinkedIn profile is valuable
• What makes a great LinkedIn profile?
• 8 profile photo best practices
• How to maximize your background photo
• Tips for an effective LinkedIn profile headline
• Tips in writing your About section
• 10 profile summary tips

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People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

10 Tips for Taking a Professional LinkedIn Profile Photo
How to make your LinkedIn Recruiter profile stand out
New Research Study Breaks Down “The Perfect Profile Photo”
Julie Turney LinkedIn profile (great headline and summary)
Episode 044 - Get Out of Your Head and Just Get Things Done With Julie Turney
Josh Bersin LinkedIn profile (great headline)
Amber Naslund LinkedIn profile (great summary)
Impact Makers episode 050 - Balancing a Strong Personal Brand With a High Profile Corporate Career With Amber Naslund 
Impact Makers episode 025 - 6 Ways to Share Your Personal Brand with the World 
Impact Makers Episode 024 - Taking Your Personal Brand to the Next Level with Jennifer McClure 
Impact Makers Episode 023 - Your Personal Brand with Jennifer McClure 
Personal Brand Workbook

Connect with Jennifer:

Send her a message: https://jennifermcclure.net/contact

On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure

On Twitter https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/

On Facebook http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.

In the words of Sally Hogshead, “Different is better than better.” In the second part of a 3-part series on personal branding, Jennifer shares some tools, strategies and exercises from her Personal Brand Worksheet that you can use to discover where you’re at and help to get to where you want to be. In next week’s episode, we’ll be taking what you’ll learn today out in the world.

• In today’s episode, Jennifer will talk through some of the steps of her Personal Brand Worksheet. This week’s episode is the second part of a 3-part series on personal branding. If you missed last week’s episode, please listen here before continuing with episode 24!
• What is a personal brand? Jennifer defines the personal brand as “the perception that people have of you compared to others in similar positions”. So in order to secure those opportunities that you want, you’ll have to stand out from a crowd in a big way.
• So where does one start? One of the best personal brand assessments that Jennifer has found was created by Sally Hogshead. You can find it in her book called Fascinate: How to Make Your Brand Impossible to Resist or online at com
• Today’s world is noisier than ever and career success no longer hinges on securing a quality job. To really move up, get noticed by the right people at the right time is the name of the game. But how can you stand out when everyone else trying to do the same thing at the same time on the same platforms?
• You might be happy with your job today but if the 2008 recession has taught us anything, it’s that ironclad job security is a thing of the past. Rather than focusing on employment security, the new reality of work is all about employability. And that’s where your personal branding comes in.
• Do you have Jennifer’s Personal Branding Worksheet in front of you? Let’s get started! Feel free to pause the podcast and take your time on each section.
• Forget your job title. Don’t let it pigeonhole you when you’re looking to make an impression. Instead, consider: how does what you do add value? What are you most proud of? And what gets you excited? These are things that will help you stand out.
• Identify your skills and strengths. What do you bring to the table? What comes naturally to you? Narrow these down to 3 to 5 thing that you truly excel at. You can use the words on the worksheet for inspiration!
• Let’s take a look at the bigger picture. How people view you is an integral part of your personal brand. Think about how your colleagues or friends would describe you.
• What do you aspire to be? How do you want to make an impact in this world?
• We all have a personal brand whether we want to or not. So now it’s time for the hard part: ask the people around you about their perception of you to find out what your existing brand looks like. What three words would they use to describe you?
• Take these words and type them up into a document. No skipping allowed! Upload them to net to create a word map and find the words most commonly used to describe you. This can help you identify what people do – and don’t – associate with you, and help you figure what you need to do to get the words you want to show up on your map.
• So you’ve taken stock of where you are but where do you want to go? One exercise that can help you shape your personal brand is creating a Personal Branding Statement.
• Jennifer uses the BRAND acronym to break down this exercise. B for bold, R for relevant, A for authentic, N for notable, and D for differentiated. Jennifer also talks about some notable personal branding statements she’s come across and why they stood out to her.
• Ready for some homework? Start thinking about your own personal brand statement. Jennifer suggests using Kary Oberbrunner’s formula to develop your statement. Fill in the blanks!
  • I am (your professional identity) who helps (your audience) do or understand (your unique solution) so that (transformation/benefit).
• Share your personal brand statement with us! You can send Jennifer an email or LinkedIn message or share it on social media with the hashtag #impactmakerspodcast.

Resources & Links:

Personal Brand Worksheet

Impact Makers Episode 30 - Your Personal Brand

Sally Hogshead

Fascinate: How to Make Your Brand Impossible to Resist

Howtofascinate.com

Impact Makers Episode 4 - Quit the Cubicle with Mike Kim

Meg Guiseppi

Impact Makers Episode 7 - How I Became A Speaker And Entrepreneur

Check out another trailblazing HR powerhouse!

HR expert Laurie Ruettiman hosts a podcast called Let’s Fix Work where she speaks with a diverse array of people about how to change the way we think and work for the better.

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You’ve heard the term ‘impact’ from the mouths of CEOs and management from many different industries, applied in many different ways. But what does it mean to be an ‘impact maker?’ Today Jennifer shares some heart-touching stories that served as the inspiration for this podcast’s name, and she talks about how to make the connection between changing the world and what we do in our everyday lives.

• One of the first movements Jennifer joined with the Game Change Campaign through her church. It allowed her to make a real difference in lives around the world through the International Justice Mission. Anjali’s story about being forced into prostitution as a child and being rescued from it changed what Jennifer understood about making an impact. You can hear her story here, at 42:30.
• Has anyone ever told you that you changed their life? That’s what making an impact truly is. Jennifer talks about how that moment was the start of a new purpose, or rather, honing in on it. Hear Jennifer’s DisruptHR talk here.
• The goal of this podcast is to help you see opportunities to make an impact by sharing stories of people who are changing the world without asking for any credit for it. We’ll help you uncover strategies to use and actions you can take in your daily lives that will help change the world.
• If you truly want to understand how making an impact changes lives, you need look no further than the story of Tererai Trent, who is also ‘Oprah’s favorite guest of all time.’ She started as an 18 year-old mother of four in a small village in Zimbabwe. Tererai crossed continents and supported a family of 7 while ultimately earning a Ph.D. Yes, she did meet Oprah, but that’s not the most amazing part of her story. You have to hear it to believe it, so listen to the full podcast: Lewis Howes interviews Tererai Trent. Understand the power of words.
• Today, Tererai Trent is a scholar, humanitarian, motivational speaker, educator, author, and founder of Tererai Trent International. She’s become one of the most well know, and internationally recognized voices for quality education and women's empowerment.  And she’s also written a best-selling book, called The Awakened Woman – Remembering and Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams.
• Oprah was a defining person in Tererai’s life, so Jennifer wraps up her show today with the woman who has impacted millions, every day. When she was asked what her legacy would be, she didn’t give her own answer. Instead, she shared what Maya Angelou told Oprah what her legacy would be, and it’s amazing. The most amazing part is, as a person who wants to influence and impact the world around you, you can have the same type of legacy.

What is YOUR dream? Are you ready to learn how to increase your impact and influence to make a real difference in the lives of others, like the stories you heard today? If so, you should subscribe and leave a review. We’ll bring you weekly content that will help you be the Impact Maker you were meant to be.

Whether you’re thrilled or terrified to talk about your story, it’s important to remember that everyone has something unique to share with the world - one that’s meaningful and inspiring. But how do you tell your story without compromising your authenticity? Today’s guest is Jennifer’s good friend and host of Camera Ready, Val Brown. Their conversation unravels the effect our voice and story play in business and the people around us, and why it takes more than talking in front of a camera to get your story across.

• Val Brown is an Emmy Award winner and the founder of Visual Bridge Communication. VBC helps leaders and businesses tell their stories and become more fluid in front of the camera. Val’s passion and excellence in journalism and communication has led her to an award-winning career.
• What are some expert tips when it comes to being an effective host/communicator? Read and practice your material. Take care of your voice: drink water and get enough sleep. Own your voice and don’t forget to breathe. Val explains that our voice is like a muscle, and warming up is vital for delivering a successful presentation. Just as athletes don’t skip their warm-up routines for a big event, we shouldn’t either.
• After shifting from corporate to the public sector, Val saw the power of articulate messaging. How changing the organizational language changes people’s quality of life. She learned that by changing the language, they changed the conversation. And by changing the conversation, they changed the company culture.
• She eventually joined a consulting group, which later inspired her to start her own business. Val saw the huge training demand that leaders and entrepreneurs had in the communications sector. She found great delight in helping people gain skills and move past their limiting beliefs - this was obviously her calling.

Val shares her best practice broken down to 3Ps: Purpose, Plan, and Presence. (Get the Camera Ready Guide download!)

• Understand your purpose. What is this video for? What do you want it to do for you? Why did you invest time and effort into creating this?
• Create a plan to support your purpose. The plan involves laying out your message, how and where you’re going to deliver your message. Your plan must fit your purpose.
• Align your mind, heart, and gut to establish your presence. People know when we’re not being authentic. By aligning the mind, heart, and gut, we come across as genuine - people are more receptive to messages that come from an honest source. Our audience needs to feel our enthusiasm when we share our message. Before we can get them to believe our story, we have to believe in it first.
• What are some of the foundations when it comes to speaking in front of the camera? Because people are on this journey at different levels, part of Val’s process is to meet them where they are. They work through the client’s self-limiting beliefs first. Once they know that they can do it, they become more comfortable with the idea of being in front of the camera. After they've established their confidence in telling their story, then they move on to polishing techniques and existing skills.
• “Audio without video is radio.” - Val Brown, Jennifer and Val talk about other investments and guidelines to consider when doing video such as lighting, wardrobe, makeup, and audio quality, and how it affects audience engagement.

As with anything in business, it all must serve a purpose - your story is no different. Tell your story, but do so with the genuine intent to connect with your audience all while staying true to your brand’s core values. Your story tells more about you and your brand than you think, so make it work for you. Remember: Purpose, Plan, and Presence - and match it with other presentation guidelines like colors, lighting, and audio quality.

Want a little help creating your personal brand?

Jennifer has a free resource for you. The Personal Brand Workbook will help you figure out what your personal brand is today and what you want to be known for in the future, as well as how you want to impact the world. Download it today!

Val Brown

Free Download: Camera Ready Guide

Visual Bridge Communication

Camera Ready with Val Brown - iTunes

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If you're a leader, and you have people that you must lead, manage, care for and grow, it's been a challenge to both keep people in your workplace, to keep them engaged, to understand what their needs are, and to ensure their success in their jobs so that the company can remain competitive and continue to grow in the future in a vastly changing world of work.

As you're doing your goal setting and goal planning for the next year, I want to share with you 10 questions that you should be taking into your discussions, even if they're not formal performance review discussions.

Three Reasons Employees Are Leaving Their Jobs / Searching for New Opportunities:

• Career Growth
• Flexibility
• Appreciation and Recognition

10 Questions Leaders Should Be Asking to Prevent Your Best Employees from Leaving

To Discover Skills to Focus on or Develop / Areas to Eliminate or Support

1. What are 3 aspects of your job that you feel you’re best at or enjoy the most?

2. What are 2 areas in your job where you could use more support or resources, or would prefer not to do?

3. Outside of work, what do you really enjoy doing? Do you have a hobby or a passion project that you work on that gives you joy

Learning and Development / Career Growth

4. Is there something that you would like to have an opportunity to learn or explore, that either isn’t a part of your current job, or is something you’d like to try?

5. Are there skills that you would like to learn, or career opportunities that you would like to explore that you don’t feel are available to you in your current role, or at this company?

Flexibility / Work Hours

6. Does the current schedule or work situation allow you to do your best work, while also enjoying your life away from work?

Understand How Someone Likes to Be Managed

7. How do you like to be recognized and appreciated? What is meaningful to you?

8. How often would you prefer to meet to discuss and share progress against your goals?

Support Their Progress and Ensure Success

9. What is one thing that I can do to set you up for success in 2023, that I’m not doing currently?

The Magic Question

10. If I gave you a magic wand, and you could change one thing about your current job, or about the company – what would you change?

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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Meta from Workplace: https://www.workplace.com/

Connect with Jennifer:

Send her a message: https://jennifermcclure.net/contact

On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure 

On Twitter https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/

On Facebook http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker

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Episode Credits

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.  Let them know I sent you.

Imagine receiving a breast cancer diagnosis just nine days after losing your job - this was the reality for our guest, Nicole Roberts, an HR executive who faced these challenges in December 2022. In this truly inspiring episode, Nicole shares her journey of conquering cancer and navigating the financial difficulties that came with it. Not only did she manage her family's living expenses and medical care, but she also started her own HR consulting and coaching business, People Solutions Group.

We explore the misdiagnosis of Nicole's breast cancer and discuss the importance of self-advocacy and self-care. Nicole's story highlights the significance of having a treatment plan and the unwavering support of loved ones. Our friend Laurie Ruettimann, host of the Punk Rock HR podcast, joins us to dive deeper into Nicole's experience and how to better support those who may face health or personal challenges in the future.

As Impact Makers, let's unite in showing Nicole our support on her journey in every possible way. Connect with Nicole through the links in the show notes and consider contributing to the GoFundMe campaign set up to assist her and her family during this time. Don't miss this powerful episode, as it is essential listening for leaders and anyone in the workplace who may face similar challenges.

Show Highlights:

• Preparing for the future of work 
• Job interviews with breast cancer 
• Chemotherapy and treatment plan discussion 
• Talking to family about cancer 
• Financial strain of cancer treatment
• Breast cancer support organizations

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Supporting Resources:

GoFundMe: Support Nicole Roberts & Her Fight Against Cancer - https://bit.ly/nrobertshr

Nicole Roberts - She/Her/Hers

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nrobertshr

https://twitter.com/nrobertshr

People Solutions Group

https://www.peoplesolutionsgroup.com/

https://www.instagram.com/people_solutions_group, https://www.linkedin.com/company/peoplesolutionsgroup/

Links for support for breast cancer:

Pink Ribbon Good: https://www.pinkribbongood.org/

Breast Wishes Foundation: https://www.breastwishesfoundation.org/

Susan G. Komen: https://www.komen.org/financial-assistance-program/

I Have Wings: www.ihavewings.org

Phil's Friends: www.philsfriends.org

National Breast Cancer Foundation: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org 

Facebook Private Support Group ""Breast Cancer Support - I Got This!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1865145147094353/

Connect with Jennifer:

Send her a message: https://jennifermcclure.net/contact

On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure

On Twitter https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/

On Facebook http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker

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Episode Credits

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.

Joe Gerstandt isn’t just a straight white dad with tons of tattoos. He’s also an expert on diversity and inclusion who has trained leaders at Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, the government, and more. He also speaks on how each of us can become conscious champions for diversity and inclusion in our work and in our lives. Jennifer and Joe talk about his journey from small-town America to where he is today, and what he teaches that changes so many people.

• Joe grew up on a farm in a small town in a class of 26 kids. From there he went into the Marine Corps for four years, a transformational experience in terms of diversity. Then Joe went from sales to working in a non-profit, and finally into corporate life before becoming the thought leader he is today. But when Joe talks about how he got from there to here, his guiding principle was that he was a person who made mistakes and LEARNED from them. As a young adult, Joe didn’t believe things like racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination really existed. Joe shares how those feelings changed radically over his professional career.
• One of the things that ‘lit him on fire’ in the Marine Corps was, despite the terrible pay and living conditions, Joe believed in what he was doing. He had strong leadership and a chance to advance through meritocracy. Why does this matter? Because Joe believes in bringing the same passion to get people to rally around becoming champions for diversity and inclusion. He explains the lessons he learned in the Marines and how he’s applied them to his current endeavors.
• After he worked in a sales job – a very dark time in his life – Joe became part of a non-profit for AIDS. He had long since left his homophobic beliefs behind, but he didn’t leave behind the need for purpose like he felt in the military. Joe shares the shocking revelations he had while working for the non-profit that reshaped the way he looked at the world and his place in it.
• The next stop in Joe’s journey landed him as the Diversity Director at a healthcare facility, where he built the diversity program from the ground up. Neither the company nor Joe had a clear idea of what he should be doing, and Joe reveals the worst thing the company did when it came to its attitude about diversity and inclusion: they considered themselves ‘good people.’
• After that last work experience, Joe finally found his purpose, and he decided to work for himself. But the way it happened wasn’t what he expected, nor did he expect to be as such peace about it. Joe had some rough times as he stepped out as a speaker and consultant, and he shares one of the most pivotal moments in his early days of self-employment. From that experience, Joe gained the confidence to have a Fortune 500 client within months. Joe didn’t always make enough to pay the bills in the beginning, but he shares how he leverages social media, the Internet, his network, and even local Chambers of Commerce to grow his speaking career. He also shares one of the biggest mistake new speaker make with their plans and dreams.
• You might wonder what kind of reception a straight white guy from Omaha gets when his topic is diversity and inclusion when he doesn’t necessarily have the same insights as others. Surprisingly, Joe only dealt with a little of that early on, and here’s why: Joe will be the first to admit that he still benefits from gender and racial privilege. He explains what it’s like working from a place of privilege in a field like diversity and inclusion.
• What makes Joe’s diversity and inclusion message different? For one, his message is jarring. It’s not ‘kumbaya.’ He talks about how the corporate culture has taken control of the words and made them mean something else, and Joe explains why that keeps us ‘behind the times.’ He shares what diversity and inclusion really mean, and it’s not the number of different people you have in a department. Joe likens diversity to gravity: it exists. Will you work with it or against it?

Want a little help creating your personal brand?

Jennifer has a free resource for you. The Personal Brand Workbook will help you figure out what your personal brand is today and what you want to be known for in the future, as well as how you want to impact the world. Download it today!

Where To Find Joe:
Joe Gerstandt Website

Joe Gerstandt LinkedIn

Joe Gerstandt Twitter

Written by Joe Gerstandt:

Social Gravity: Harnessing the Natural Laws of Relationships by Joe Gerstandt & Jason Lauritsen

Joe Gerstandt Medium blog post – I Am 21 A by Joe Gerstandt

Joe Gerstandt Videos:

Joe Gerstandt YouTube

Inclusion. You Keep Using That Word. I Don’t Think It Means What You Think It Means. | Joe Gerstandt | DisruptHR Talks [video]

Joe Gerstandt: freak flag-flying (what, why and how) [video]

Other Resources:

Joe Gerstandt & Jason Lauritsen – Talent Anarchy

Jason Lauritsen

In today’s world, getting a degree isn’t the only way to making your entrepreneurial dream a reality. Jennifer talks with Claire Coder, a 21-year-old college dropout and founder/CEO of the wildly successful Aunt Flow. Her company provides high-quality menstrual products to a variety of schools, businesses, and organizations, and donates thousands more to women in need across the country.

• So, where did it all start? Claire takes us back to her high school days and tells Jennifer about the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey: starting a promotional products company at the age of 16.
• Claire was destined for sales. After becoming a top seller on Etsy and having a blast running her modest company, she realized her passion lay in the entrepreneurial world.
• The ultimate question for a young mind: where are you going after high school? For Claire, that question has always meant college. But knowing academia wasn’t where she would thrive, Claire kept her eyes on the horizon for any new opportunity.
• Sometimes inspiration can come from those day-to-day experiences that throw a wrench in your gears. While attending a 54-hour entrepreneur hackathon weekend and realizing that the bathroom had no menstrual products whatsoever, Claire knew something could be done. And thus, Aunt Flow was born.
• Why is better access to menstrual products so important? Claire drops the facts: in the United States, menstrual products are not covered by food stamps or by the SNAP and WIC programs and as a consequence 16 million women living at or below the poverty line don’t have dependable access to tampons and pads. In a woman’s lifetime, she will spend an average of $3000 dollars on tampons and pads, many of them subpar and overpriced.
• After learning about how menstrual products are made with highly dangerous ingredients like chlorine bleaches, synthetic fabrics, and dyes, Claire was driven to create a sustainable and accessible alternative. Aunt Flow now manufactures 100% organic cotton tampons and pads, and sells them to businesses and companies, which they then provide to their students, guests and employees in their bathrooms and restrooms.
• Every new endeavor requires sacrifices and compromise. Claire describes the contentious choice to drop out of school to start Aunt Flow, and what the first months and years of her business were like. From product sourcing, to building a website, to learning how to become an adult, Claire built up her business over two years before finally launching sales.
• In 2016, where does a college dropout working 3 waitressing jobs get the kind of funding to start a company? The answer was, naturally: crowdfunding. Using her experience running crowdfunding campaigns at her marketing day job, Claire raised $25,000 to purchase Aunt Flow’s first product run.
• So where did the name Aunt Flow come from? Jennifer asks Claire about the origin story of the name and how she turned an old-fashioned euphemism into a winning brand identity.
• For ridiculous reasons, most people don’t like talking about menstruation, bu Claire is all about speaking frankly. Jennifer asks Claire about her outspoken nature and how that has played into her life’s journey so far. Claire talks about her work as a nude model for artists, and how that experience has helped her embrace both her body and her self going forward.
• Today, Aunt Flow currently serves over a hundred businesses and organizations but it's beginnings were more humble. Claire talks about Aunt Flow’s early individual subscription model and how it eventually enabled the business to transition into the B2B space. Claire also describes the values that she held onto from the very beginning, when the company still operated on the subscription model: for every Aunt Flow box purchased, one was donated to a person in need in the United States.
• Aunt Flow now serves some very large organizations and companies, from Fortune 500’s to major universities. Jennifer asks Claire about how she secured her biggest clients and how these large accounts enable Aunt Flow to donate tens of thousands of menstrual products a year. Last year, Aunt Flow donated 100,000 menstrual products. This year, Claire is shooting to donate half a million.
• As a young woman in the business world, asking for what you want, riding out the no, and learning when and how to ask again is the not-so-secret to success. Claire fills us in on her philosophy of business and how it has enabled her company to secure great clients, as well as high-profile media attention.
• When it comes to their brand, Claire is the charismatic face and voice of Aunt Flow. Claire discusses the decision to use her personal profile to push conversations about menstruation into the mainstream via CEO-focused media coverage. She also talks about the more challenging aspects of being a young business woman, and how sometimes both a combination of ageism and sexism can rear its head in both client and investor interactions.
• As a young entrepreneur, what advice does Claire have for other young change makers trying to make the world a better place? Here’s her 2-part breakdown:
  • Just Google it! Use the power of the information age to your advantage and don't be afraid to research. 
  • Make a Big Ask. If you can’t find the right answer or person for your problem, don’t be afraid to get straight to the point.
• Everyone has role models or trailblazers they look to for inspiration. Claire talks about the success of Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, as well as her advisors at Aunt Flow. 
• How does Claire feel about not finishing college? Despite some mild FOMO about dormitory experiences or collective school pride, Claire has no regrets. Would she recommend her path to others? Well, figuring out whether or not college is for you is a lot cheaper if you’re not in college.

Resources & Links:

ClaireCoder.com

Claire Coder LinkedIn

Claire Coder Instagram

Claire Coder Twitter

GoAuntFlow.com

Go Aunt Flow Facebook

Go Aunt Flow Instagram

Go Aunt Flow Twitter

Jeni Britton Bauer | Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

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The Impact Makers Podcast with Jennifer McClure is a weekly podcast for people who are interested in making a positive difference in the world not only through their work, but also through how they choose to live their lives.

One of the best things about the work that I do is that I have the opportunity to connect with so many talented people doing great things to make the world of work - and the world - better for us all in the future.

Early last year, while looking to expand my network of leaders with diversity and inclusion expertise, I reached out to my network and asked a simple question - “Who should I know that does great work in this area?”

What followed were over 90 recommendations, and I was able to make some great new connections, have some great conversations, and add to my list of potential referral partners in the future.

The first person who responded to my question was Daniel Chait, the CEO & co-founder of Greenhouse, an HR tech company that helps organizations become great at hiring.

Daniel was quick to recommend that I connect with one of his mentees - Ariel Lopez.

Ariel followed up with me shortly thereafter, and suggested that we connect briefly to get to know each other better. I enjoyed chatting with her so much, that I made introductions for her to a couple of leaders in my network as well, not because she or they had any specific need at the time, but because I could see that Ariel is someone who is making things happen, and I felt that they needed to know more about her and her work as well.

Which brings us to where we are today, where I’m also introducing Ariel to many of you. Pro tip: that’s how effective networking, relationship building, and follow up works, and you’ll hear more about how Ariel values that process in our conversation today. 

So, without further adieu, let me introduce you to Ariel Lopez - a career coach, entrepreneur, and public speaker with an expertise in digital media and technology. Ariel is the Founder and CEO of Knac, a platform that provides recruiters with a more efficient tool for screening applicants, managing their pipeline, and ensuring that they don't miss out on great talent.

With over a decade of recruiting experience, Ariel has had the privilege of helping some of the biggest brands in the world to build great teams, and as a career coach, she’s worked with thousands of marketing, advertising, and tech professionals to help them grow in their careers and find lucrative opportunities.

Passionate about the future of work and making the job search more humane, Ariel’s ultimate goal is to help people to find career happiness, and to live their best lives.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• Why Ariel loved coaching people in their career journey, and how that experience set her on the journey to helping people to find jobs that they’re passionate about, and care for.
• Ariel’s recommendation for people interested in finding a career that they love.
• The importance of resilience and confidence for reaching career goals.
• How identifying your leverageable skills can help you take charge of your career, and make wise choices.
• Ariel’s tips for networking and building relationships during COVID times.
• The importance of figuring out your values, and the pillars that you will focus on and speak to as a thought leader.
• What inspired Ariel to start a company focused on helping candidates to break through barriers and gain access to opportunities.
• The trait that most Founders need in order to keep pressing ahead on any Founder’s journey.

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Ariel Lopez

Ariel Lopez LinkedIn

Ariel Lopez Twitter

Knac

Knac on Twitter

Knac on LinkedIn

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Discover how to conquer your fears and unlock your true potential in our latest episode of the Impact Makers podcast, where we welcome back Dr. Todd Dewett to discuss his fifth book, "Dancing with Monsters: A Tale About Leadership, Success, and Overcoming Fears." Todd reveals how this captivating fable addresses the daily struggles we all face, especially millennials and Gen Z, in dealing with anxieties, fears, and a lack of confidence. Get ready to explore the book's memorable characters and how they work together to overcome obstacles, find their authentic selves, and ultimately, achieve success.

The conversation doesn't stop there. We also dive into the importance of authenticity in professional settings and how striving for greatness allows people to be more expressive and true to themselves. Dr. Dewett points out that there has been a shift in leadership due to the pandemic, with more focus on being human and empathetic. We also touch on the value that each generation brings to the workforce and how leaders should be open to learning from one another.

In addition, Dr. Dewett shares valuable insights on achieving career fit and overcoming risks when transitioning in your career. We discuss the importance of self-awareness, exploring new possibilities, and having a support system to stay motivated. Todd introduces his SSGW framework, which stands for "Take the Step, See the Goal, and Work the Plan," as a tool to visualize success and maximize performance. Don't miss this insightful episode with Dr. Todd Dewett as we discuss leadership, authenticity, and overcoming fears!

Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode:

• Dr. Dewett's journey in writing his fifth book, "Dancing with Monsters," after previous attempts at writing a novel.
• His inspiration for creating a fable that addresses common struggles such as anxieties, fears, and confidence issues faced by millennials and Gen Z.
• The importance of authenticity in leadership, and how it aligns with the expectations of today's generations. 
• Dr. Dewett’s 5 Rules of Leadership.
• The dangers of treating employees like children and the importance of creating a balance between authority and open dialogue.
• The role of candor in leadership, and the necessity of balancing candor with kindness to foster a productive and supportive work environment.
• The importance of framing challenges in a positive and productive manner to help teams see the silver lining and find opportunities for growth.
• The motto Dr. Dewett believes that every leader should embrace: SSGW – Take the step, Get the scare, Grow, and Win.

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Resources:

Dr. Todd Dewett

Website: https://www.drdewett.com/

Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Todd+Dewett+PhD&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdewett 

Dancing with Monsters: A Tale About Leadership, Success, and Overcoming Fears by Todd Dewett: https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Monsters-Leadership-Success-Overcoming/dp/1637743270

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Have you ever found yourself frustrated with corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives? I certainly have, and that's why I invited Zach Nunn to join us today. Zach, the founder, and CEO of Living Corporate, - a diversity, equity, and inclusion digital media network that centers and amplifies black and brown professionals in the workplace through narrative storytelling. Zach has been on quite the journey - from HR manager at Target to launching Living Corporate - and today, he's sharing that story with us.

I’ve been a fan of the podcasts, videos, blogs, and more that Zach and his team have been creating over the last five years. As an entrepreneur, I’ve also been fascinated by how something that began as an idea became a single podcast – then became a vibrant network of podcasts, web shows, blogs, and more – all while Zach was working full-time in leadership roles in HR, change management, DE&I, and strategy and growth for several large organizations. 

Listen in as we explore the significance of authentic conversations and the impact that they can have in creating a more inclusive workplace. Plus, Zach will reveal some exciting new plans for his future, which include making Living Corporate his ONE job - instead of a second job. He talks about developing a learning platform using AI technology, providing organizational assessments, and launching the Living Corporate Collective - an online space for those passionate about workplace fairness to collaborate for systemic change. 

Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and motivated to take action. Whether you're a people leader, a diversity advocate, or an aspirational ally, this episode will leave you better informed to make a positive impact in your own community by creating spaces where all voices are valued and can be shared and heard.

Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode:

• Zack Nunn's journey from HR management to tech entrepreneur
• Introduction to Living Corporate and its mission
• The significance of amplifying marginalized voices in the workplace
• Navigating the challenges of being an aspirational ally
• Launching a learning platform with an AI engine for custom content playlists
• Offering organizational assessments with interactive dashboards and recommendations
• Introducing the Living Corporate Collective for HR leaders, executives, and DEI professionals

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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Zachary Nunn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharynunnphr/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevNunnWisdom 

Website: https://living-corporate.com/ 

Living Corporate podcasts: https://living-corporate.com/podcast/ 

Join the Living Corporate Collective: https://livingcorporate.typeform.com/to/HLbiAYrd 

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Today, I’m sharing a conversation with you that I had recently with Shari Simpson, who is the Senior Manager of Thought Leadership at Paylocity on the HR Mixtape podcast, which she hosts. 

I asked Shari if I could also share the conversation with you because I thought she asked some great questions about the challenges and opportunities that HR leaders are facing in a world where work and employee expectations have changed forever. 

We discussed how technology and artificial intelligence impacts HR, as well as how HR can lead in the future of work in the areas of attracting and retaining talent, redefining employee engagement, and connecting employees with meaning and purpose in their work. We also touched on how HR leaders can build their influence, and make a significant impact in their organizations as well as the broader HR community.

I encourage you to follow or subscribe to the HR Mixtape podcast so you can listen to more thought-provoking interviews, compliance tips, coffee chats, and the latest HR-related news.

Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode:

• Key challenges HR leaders are facing now and in the future of work. 
• How technology is impacting HR and the workplace, and why HR leaders should take a lead role in identifying and implementing new technologies that affect employees.
• How the consumer experience impacts the employee experience and affects organizations’ ability to be competitive in a challenging labor market.
• The true meaning of employee engagement, and the biggest levers to make a positive impact.
• The importance of adopting a learner's mindset, and how to identify resources and thought leaders to learn from in order to identify key insights and strategies that can impact your workplace and career.
• Tips for how HR leaders can expand their influence, refine their own perspectives and contribute to meaningful conversations in their profession, company, and industry.

People & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Shari Simpson - LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

HR Mixtape Podcast

HR Mixtape Podcast — HR Evolved: Navigating Challenges and Embracing the Future with Jennifer McClure

PCTY Talks Podcast — Creating Your Personal HR Brand with Jennifer McClure

Re:Thinking with Adam Grant — ChatGPT did NOT title this podcast (w/ Allie Miller & Ethan Mollick)

Impact Makers Podcast — Defining Return on Workforce Investment in the Future of Work with Dr. Alexander Alonso

Redefining Work Podcast with Lars Schmidt

Punk Rock HR Podcast with Laurie Ruettimann

Digital HR Leaders Podcast with David Green

Kris Dunn - The HR Capitalist 

Noah Warder - LinkedIn

Tracie Sponenberg - LinkedIn

Julie Turney - LinkedIn

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Today Steve Arntz, Products Director at Instructure, joins me for an insightful conversation about Career Drivers. We discuss what they are, how to identify them, and how to take action. If you're a leader, you'll also be able to apply what we'll be talking about to coaching conversations so you can help your team to grow and to create more impact in the workplace. 

Last year I attended Infrastructure's BridgeCon in lovely Park City, Utah. It was there I first met Steve Arntz. Our first encounter was when he walked me through a Career Drivers Deck Assessment which you’ll hear more about in this episode. Later during the conference, I attended one of Steve’s sessions. 

I found Steve to be motivating, insightful, and inspiring. In fact, he has a passion for helping people find their why and bridge the gap between connection and personal growth. So, I invited him to join me on the podcast to help us better understand what drives us in our careers and in life. In this episode, Steve also shares what he learned through the product development process plus some lessons from his own career journey. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Steve Arntz.

Show Highlights:

• Steve’s passion for career development and helping people find their why.
• How Steve strives to help people connect with each other one-to-one along with on the intersection of human connection and personal growth and development. 
• His intriguing story of how he came to work at Infrastructure and how he was offered the job nobody wanted (and how he was able to turn things around).
• The creation of Bridge Career Drivers cards and how he learned that people care more about key motivations and drivers than they do about roles in the long term of their career.
• Convincing corporate clients who are fearful of losing staff to utilize Career Driver cards as a way to help their team—“Find their Everest” (aka their career path).
• When you are talking to someone and you're focused on them, you are locked in and can’t screw up that connection. 

Resources:
King University
Steve Arntz on LinkedIn
Instructure
Bridge Career
Bridge Career Drivers cards

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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Mike Kim is one of those guys who doesn’t need much of an introduction. He’s been an online force with his blog and podcast, and the wisdom he freely shares about his experience in leaving corporate America to become an entrepreneur. Today, Jennifer and Mike talk about that journey and what you can learn from it, whether you’re just starting a business or you’re well into it.

• Mike shares the story of how he escaped the cubicle. It started with a simple question: is this the life I want in 15 years? He didn’t quit his job cold turkey like many others have done. Instead, he had a strategy to gently sidestep from the corporate life into one where he could do what he enjoys.
• Mike had a unique opportunity to grow his brand while growing his employer’s brand – even though he wasn’t educated in marketing. He hustled and read all he could, and what he learned from his own blog, he applied to his employer’s strategy – and vice versa. This opened the door for Mike to step away from the cubicle.
• Have you ever heard of Mike’s ‘sadistic selfie?’ It’s an antidote to the kool-aid that corporations serve at parties and quarterly meetings, where everything is viewed through rose-colored glasses. Even though he was paid well and did good work, it just wasn’t fulfilling. Mike explains how a dose of truth is what finally pushed him to do something else with his life.
• If you want to get out of cubicle nation and you want to share your ideas, this is what makes you a thought leader. It’s also where a lot of really brilliant people get stuck. Mike shares exactly what you need to do to make the step that will take you from brilliant to brilliant and successful.
• Mike didn’t just quit his 6 figure job cold turkey. Instead, he created a plan that required a small amount of sacrifice. He would continue with his day job until his side business income hit a certain level. Mike also had a plan for how to learn to make money from his audience. Could Mike’s strategy also work for you?
• As an entrepreneur, you have four freedoms: time, money, people, purpose. These four freedoms enable you to do amazing work. If you aren’t sure what you want to be doing, Mike has three questions for you: what ticks you off, what breaks your heart, and what’s the big problem you’re trying to solve? Understanding the freedoms and the questions is essentially mapping your path as an entrepreneur.
• Jennifer and Mike are both plugged into the world around them in terms of how they can learn and grow. Mike shares his best secret, one that he still uses to this day. Look for someone who is living the way you want to live. Then follow them, learn from them, and while you won’t become them, you’ll become a better version of you.
• Like Mike’s Influence and Impact event? He shares what the future of the event will be – or what he hopes it will be. He admits to dreaming big but if anyone can make it happen, it’s Mike Kim.

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Mike Kim website

Mike Kim LinkedIn

Mike Kim Facebook

Mike Kim Twitter

Mike Kim Instagram

The Brand You Podcast with Mike Kim

Influence & Impact Conference

Michael Hyatt

Ray Edwards

Eric Peoples

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I’ve had the best job in the world for over 10 years now - where I have the privilege of speaking on stages and in training rooms to groups of leaders around the world about how to increase their influence, focus strategically, and make a positive impact at work and in life.

When I stepped out on my own in 2010 to start my business, I had a little bit of experience, a healthy dose of confidence, and a whole lot of hope that I could build the relationships, and create impactful presentations that would result in a successful speaking business.

But like a lot of things in my life where I tend to jump off the cliff first, and then think about my parachute later, I wasn’t fully prepared for what it would take to find my lane, to determine how to set my speaking fees, or how to become a recognized expert.

So, queue admission into the school of hard knocks, where I’ve gained quite an education along the way, and as a result, have ultimately managed to build a business and life that I truly love.

Last year, my friend Dr. Daniel Crosby - who is a great public speaker himself, and was a also my guest on episode 14 of the Impact Makers Podcast, where he talked about understanding human behavior to do well, do good and do you - asked if I would join him on his Standard Deviations podcast to talk about what it takes to create great presentations -- and if you’re into that kind of thing, how to actually get paid to speak, which is one of the most frequently asked questions we both receive.

Over a year later, the content of our conversation is still accurate and timely, and I continue to hear from people in Dr. Crosby’s audience who have found it helpful. So I asked him if I could share it with you today, and if you’re interested in crafting great presentations, and/or getting paid to speak, I think you’ll find it helpful.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• My path from HR executive to professional speaker, and why I felt like I needed at least 20 years of work experience before starting.
• How giving away 10% of my time to help others helped me to get started as a speaker, and discover the work that I truly loved.
• My personal recipe for crafting a great presentation.
• What comedians and preachers can teach us about giving great presentations.
• What adult learning theory tells us about what makes for a good speech.
• Strategies for determining your speaking fee, what can happen if your price is too low, and how to get paid more.
• Three books that I recommend for speakers to help with picking a lane, determining your pricing strategy, and building a memorable brand.
• What Dr. Crosby did that 10x’d his speaking revenue.
• 3 concrete steps to take to build a profitable speaking business.

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

FREE RESOURCE: 10 Tips To BUILD YOUR BRAND and LAND Gigs as a Speaker!

Dr. Daniel Crosby LinkedIn

Dr. Daniel Crosby Twitter

Standard Deviations Podcast

Impact Makers Podcast Episode 014: Understanding Human Behavior to Do Well, Do Good and Do You with Dr. Daniel Crosby

Standard Deviations Podcast Episode 14: Jennifer McClure - On Becoming a Public Speaker

Centennial, Inc.

Mike Sipple, Sr.

Michelle Cushatt

Million Dollar Speaking: The Professional's Guide to Building Your Platform by Alan Weiss

Million Dollar Consulting: The Professional's Guide to Growing a Practice by Alan Weiss

Ryan Estis

Jane Atkinson

The Wealthy Speaker 2.0: The Proven Formula for Building Your Successful Speaking Business by Jane Atkinson

Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World by Michael Hyatt

Laurie Ruettimann

Jon Acuff

Toastmasters International

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He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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Who is the first person that comes to your mind when asked who has made an impact on your life? Well, if you had asked me who has been an impact-maker in my own life, then my answer would be my mother. But her legacy is so much more than the impact she has had on my life. 

My mother died at the age of 83 in 2020. I don't have any hurt or pain around her passing because I truly believe she was living her best life. She was a woman of faith, who lived a life of service. She was a person who reached out to others and gave something without expecting something in return. 

This episode includes some personal reflections on my mother’s life and her impact on me and others. Hopefully, this will remind you that you're never too old or too inexperienced to step out in faith.

Show Highlights:

• The three pillars of successful aging
• The importance of a social network of friends for longevity
• Writing bible verses on index cards
• What to do when you find yourself living a life you had not planned
• Being good stewards of the things we allow into our visual and auditory
• What it means to impact other people

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Supporting Resources:

The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson
https://www.amazon.com/Circle-Maker-Devotions-Kids/dp/0310766818

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Calling-Enjoying-Peace-Presence/dp/1591451884

One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
https://www.amazon.com/One-Thousand-Gifts-Study-Guide-ebook/dp/B00BEICNWA

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Self-care isn’t selfish. It is necessary. We truly can’t pour from an empty cup and we can’t help others if we’re emotionally worn, completely stressed out, or too sick to help.  In this episode I’m talking about self-care and the five areas I’ve been trying to improve for the sake of myself, my family and my business.  

I’ll talk about the importance of sleep, rest and exercise, for our physical and mental well-being. Then I’ll dive into the effects of gratitude on our happiness. I’ll also discuss how caring for others can be a form of self-care. Lastly, I’ll cover caring for your time.  Finding balance and reclaiming your time can have a lasting impact on your life and I’m going to share how it changed mine.

My goal is to help you understand the importance of self-care and how to practice it, proactively, without feeling guilty. I hope you enjoy today’s show.

Show Highlights:

• What is self-care? I’ll give you my favorite definition and share a great quote to help you remember why it’s so important.
• I’m going to share the five key areas of self-care and give you tips for each area.  I’ll share my stories about those areas too.
• I can’t stress enough the importance of being proactive with self-care.  Our bodies speak to us, sometimes loud and clear. If we don’t listen, the consequences can be devastating.
• We’re talking about self-care but I’m also going to share how caring for others is a form of self-care.
• Self-care has a physical, mental and emotional impact on our lives, our bodies and on those around us.  

Resources:
King University Online

Paycor, Inc.

Paycor, Inc. Self-Care for the HR Pro web summit presentation by Jennifer McClure

Paycor, Inc. Web Summit (On Demand)

What is self-care? Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Although it’s a simple concept in theory, it’s something we often overlook. Good self-care is key to improved mood and reduced anxiety. It’s also key to a good relationship with oneself and others.

The Five Rules for Self-Care By Shelly Tygielski

Michael Hyatt 

Ideal Week Excel Spreadsheet by Michael Hyatt

Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy

Full Focus Planner

Oprah Super Soul Conversations: Tom Brady on Life After Football: "I Think About It More Now" 

National Sleep Foundation Recommends New Sleep Times

Shawn Achor website

Shawn Achor 6 Daily Happiness Exercises

The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by Shawn Achor

Before Happiness: The 5 Hidden Keys to Achieving Success, Spreading Happiness, and Sustaining Positive Change by Shawn Achor

Oprah Super Soul Conversations: Oprah & Shawn Achor on the Secret of Happy People

Get More Done With Calendar Blocking – Amy Landino YouTube

The Importance of Scheduling Nothing by Jeff Weiner
Oprah Super Soul Conversations: The 5 Keys to Happiness That LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Lives By 

Emerald City Productions

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Social media has become one of the major culprits of overwhelm for many of us. What used to be a great platform for connection, building personal relationships, and building your brand has now sucked a chunk of time out of us. And it has led us down this path where communication is made less civil, and sometimes, even hurtful. 

Today, let’s walk down the social media memory lane to see how these platforms have evolved over the years. As you seek to continue to build your brand or grow your career this 2023, we’re diving into what’s working and what’s not working with these different social media and online platforms, in our next few episodes. 

There are ways you can use social media for good to grow your career or your business. At the end of the day, we have to be intentional and strategic about how we spend our time consuming, creating, and sharing content – to attract and engage the RIGHT people, who want and need to hear what we have to say. 

Show Highlights:

• The evolution of LinkedIn and how it’s helping business people until now
• Twitter then and now
• How Facebook has become a ghost town now
• The popularity of Instagram today
• Should leaders be active on social media?
• Using social media to build meaningful relationships

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My guest today is a senior executive at Workhuman®, a company that helps forward-thinking organizations energize their cultures, unlock their employees’ passion and potential, and unite around a shared purpose.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Workhuman® team for over 5 years now, both attending and speaking at their amazing and unique Workhuman Live annual Conference.

Each year, the conference is kicked off by the colorfully and impeccably dressed Derek Irvine, who is Workhuman’s Senior Vice President of Client Strategy and Consulting.

Derek is one of the world’s foremost experts on social recognition, continuous performance management, engagement, and the future of work, and he’s passionate about helping business leaders to elevate their vision and ambitions for their company culture.

Derek is also a renowned speaker and co-author of three books, including “Winning with a Culture of Recognition”, “The Power of Thanks”, and the latest - Making Work Human: How Human-Centered Companies are Changing the Future of Work and the World, which he co-authored along with the CEO of Workhuman, Eric Mosley.

Their book is full of practical strategies based upon wide-ranging research, extensive data and analysis, and real-world case studies, and also covers how weaving the three pillars of THANK, TALK, and CELEBRATE into the daily lives of employees can reinforce an organization’s purpose, improve productivity, and even magnify the social impact of the business.

Derek always shares a ton of great wisdom and advice in his keynotes and books, and I think you’ll really enjoy our conversation today.

You’ll also come away with some practical action steps that you can take to create a more human-centered workplace for the people that you lead and serve.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• What the research shows, and the argument for why human connection makes a tremendous difference for businesses.
• Is it possible for high-achieving and results focused cultures to achieve results while focusing on human connection?
• What the Workhuman Charter of Workplace Rights is, and how it can help organizations to progress faster.
• Three powerful words that bring humanity forward in the workplace - Thank, Talk, and Celebrate.
• How technology can help organizations to create more human centered workplaces.
• The difference between meaning and purpose at work.
• The role that gratitude plays in motivating employees to do their best work.
• Why expressing gratitude is more effective than saying “thank you”.
• Three actions that leaders can take to create a more human-centered workplace.

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Workhuman

Workhuman Live Conference

Making Work Human: How Human-Centered Companies are Changing the Future of Work and the World by Eric Mosley and Derek Irvine

Brené Brown

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Does your day job feel like the first part of Shawshank Redemption? It did for Kary Oberbrunner. His day job was a prison, and it took some planning to get out, and the payoff for his patience and effort is a very successful publishing company. If that weren’t enough, part of Kary’s latest book was written in main character Andy Dufresne’s actual cell from the movie. What Kary has to say about life and entrepreneurship will inspire you, and hopefully, ignite your soul.

• Your pain is your platform. Kary had an early life filled with pain, and rather than honoring his voice, he used self-harm to deal with the pain and anger. But it was his heartbreaking childhood that has become his medium for making an impact on others and, as he calls it, igniting the souls of those he comes in contact with.
• Self-injury isn’t just physical. Kary believes that another way people do it is by having self-limiting beliefs. It’s an emotional, and sometimes spiritual wound that many people don’t realize they have. He shares the story of his daughter’s teacher and how she reacted to it.
• Do you know the definition of entrepreneur? Kary learned it when he realized that’s exactly what he is: the bearer of risk. He shares the story of how he decided to leave a stable income and benefits and became an entrepreneur. But Kary did it the smart way.
• One of the things Kary teaches is to use the Shawshank Redemption method for leaving your job to become an entrepreneur full time. Andy, the main character, didn’t break out of jail in a year. It took him 19 years. Similarly, Kary suggests you spend time developing the character and discipline you need by keeping your entrepreneurship as a side hustle until you can do it right. You don’t have to wait 19 years, though.
• So what did Kary move to from ministry? He wrote his first book while still a pastor, but a call with one of his colleagues was a terribly RUDE awakening that he was taking too long. Kary shares the story of being called out, called a hypocrite, and how it changed his future.
• For a long time, Kary couldn’t get clients. He realized it’s because his thoughts were centered on himself. So he began to ‘show up filled up.’ People noticed the difference immediately, and he shares exactly what he did to get his first coaching client.
• Do you want to know what selling and marketing are at the core? Serving and storytelling, respectively. Kary explains what this means and how he uses it in his everyday business life. He also shares his tactics for getting people to REMEMBER his stories.
• If you’re fuzzy on what your VPS is, your Value Proposition Statement, then you need to hear Kary’s explanation. It begins with the thing that people will pay you money for. There’s a simple sentence you can fill out that will get you laser-focused on yours: I am _______ who helps _______ do or understand _______ so that _______. Before you fill it out, you need to hear how to make it work like a true VPS.
• Kary has made a practice of writing a book and generating multiple revenue streams around it. When people starting noticing the trend, they came to him asking how he did it. He couldn’t find anything for them so he decided to teach them himself. He tells the story of how he sold out a course before it was built and focused his efforts on a publishing company to help others.
• If you’re interested in writing a book and having help building a business around it, that’s what Kary does. What’s better, you keep the royalties and intellectual properties. He uses the method he used for his own 7 plus books, so it works.

All Things Kary Oberbrunner:

Website

Facebook

Twitter

LinkedIn

YouTube

Instagram

Igniting Souls Podcast

Igniting Souls Conference

Author Academy Elite

Business Academy Elite

People Mentioned:

Mike Kim

Chet Scott

Jeff Brown – Read To Lead podcast

Dan Miller

Books Mentioned (affiliate links):

Kary’s books:

Elixer Project – Everything Can Be Hacked, Even The Truth (fiction)

DAY JOB TO DREAM JOB - Practical Steps for Turning Your Passion into a Full-Time Gig

THE DEEPER PATH - Five Steps That Let Your Hurts Lead to Your Healing

YOUR SECRET NAME - Discovering Who God Created You to Be

THE FINE LINE - Re-envisioning the Gap between Christ and Culture

CALLED - Becoming Who You Were Born to Be

THE JOURNEY TOWARDS RELEVANCE - Simple Steps for Transforming Your World

Book published by Author Academy Elite: 

Vlog Like a Boss: How to Kill It Online with Video Blogging by Amy Schmittauer-Landino

I am excited to share something with you that is near and dear to my heart. It's very much like my baby, and just like a baby, sometimes it's a joy and other times it can be challenging. But no matter what happens, I'll always love it. Well, what exactly is it? It is DisruptHR.

You may already be familiar with DisruptHR. But I'm sure there are some who have never heard of it, or if you have, you haven't been interested in learning more about it. Whether you're a huge fan of DisruptHR or not, I think you'll get some great takeaways from this episode.

Today, I'm going to share how DisruptHR has grown from an idea shared over lunch, to a global community that has helped people around the world to get their ideas heard and how it challenges the community to grow and connect with other like-minded people who can help them in their careers. Plus, I’m going to share what I've learned about starting and growing a movement without losing my mind. 

DisruptHR was created out of a need to encourage leaders to take risks, to stir the pot and to disrupt in order to succeed. My hope is that by listening to this episode, you are encouraged to go out there, find a place where you can start dancing, see if you can get somebody to dance with you, bring on more people, and create the change you want to see in the world. 

Show Highlights:

• DisruptHR: Founding beliefs and how it all began
• Chris Ostoich, founder of DisruptHR, how I was the flint for the idea and he was the fire
• 12/3/2013: the date of our first event, what took place, and gearing up to do it all over again
• Lessons learned from our humble beginnings
• The growth of DisruptHR from Chicago to Canada and later NYC, By 2015, 12 or 14 cities in the US and Canada were holding events
• My belief that everybody has the potential and opportunity to start a movement and to get people engaged
• DisruptHR is about the disruptors, people who are participating in events or who watch or share videos

Resources:

King University Online

Creating A Movement In HR: The Power To Create Change | Jennifer McClure | DisruptHR Talks

How to Start a Movement | Derek Sivers | TED Talks 

First Follower: Leadership Lessons from a Dancing Guy by Derek Sivers

Guy #3 by Seth Godin

Ignite Talks

DisruptHR 

DisruptHR website

DisruptHR videos

DisruptHR cities

DisruptHR Cincinnati

DisruptHR Cincinnati 1.0 videos

DisruptHR Denver

Chris Ostoich: LinkedIn | LISNR

Steve Browne: LinkedIn | Impact Makers Podcast Episode 3 - The Heart of Human Resources with Steve Browne 

Laurie Ruettimann: Website | Impact Makers Podcast Episode 2 - The Thriving Contrarian with Laurie Ruettimann | Why Not You | Laurie Ruettimann | DisruptHR Talks 

Mary Faulkner: LinkedIn

"The First Follower transforms a lone nut into a leader. If the leader is the flint, the First Follower is the spark that sets the fire."

"The Second Follower is a turning point: it's proof the First has done well. Now, it's not a lone nut, and it's not two nuts. Three is a crowd, and a crowd is news."

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My guest today is Katie Augsberger, who is an employee experience strategist that’s disrupting how we think about employee experience, and helping organizations to rethink their policies and practices to create a more healing and inclusive workplace for all of their employees.

I was first introduced to Katie through my friend Laurie Ruettimann’s podcast in early 2019, and then shortly thereafter Laurie introduced the two of us so we could connect, and get to know each other better.

You’ll hear more about that phone call in this conversation today, but let’s just say that I felt that I made a less than positive impression during our chat, and I was grateful then - and even more grateful now - for Katie’s grace, support, and forgiveness.

I hope that you will find this conversation today helpful to you in your learning journey, and take action, along with me, to create a network of authentic relationships with a diverse group of people, a more equitable workplace, and a better world where all people feel welcomed and included, and they can thrive. 

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• We’re all on a learning journey to understand “How do I show up based upon my identity, and how do I not do harm?”
• We have to call people in, and not call people out. But also, those people who get called in have to have the grace to hear feedback about how they’re showing up.
• The importance of building authentic relationships with black and brown folks in order to see potential in them, amplify their voices, and allow them to give you feedback about how you show up.
• Recognizing the difference between “intent” and “impact” - and how to ensure that those are aligned.
• How workplaces have changed, and must change, as a result of the recent death of George Floyd.
• Why some HR leaders are doing tremendous harm to black and brown people in the workplace, and what needs to be done to fix that.

People & Resources Mentioned in this episode:

Katie Augsburger LinkedIn

Katie Augsburger Twitter

FutureWork.design

Dear White HR Ladies, We Need to Talk: How a Homogenous Profession Has Shaped Our Workplaces, and What We Need to to About It - Fistful of Talent

5 Things Organizational Leaders Can Do This Week To Support Black Lives

From Personnel To Employee Experience: How History Has Shaped HR | Katie Augsburger | DisruptHR Talks

Laurie Ruettimann

Let's Fix Work Episode 9 - Measure by a White Male Yardstick with Katie Augsburger

Impact Makers Podcast Episode 8 - Fairness Without Sameness: Embracing Diversity at Work and in Life with Sarah Morgan

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When it comes to making an impact, nobody brings the fire like Tim Sackett. Jennifer catches up with her old friend and firebrand who isn’t afraid to say, blog and write what’s on his mind. As outspoken leader in his field with 20 years of top-level HR and talent experience, Tim shares what he’s learned working as a talent and HR wizard.

• Who is Tim Sackett? And why the heck is he so happy? Jennifer asks Tim a little bit about himself and how he entered the recruiting business through his family. Tim tells Jennifer about memories of his mother’s recruiting calls, getting fired by her, and his return to the business after some time in the HR corporate world.
• Tim’s mom is cut from some rock-hard stuff. Jennifer asks Tim about how she came to start her recruiting company and how she influenced him. Tim tells the story of his more immature and egotistical days, why he was axed by his mom, and how he made his way to corporate HR.
• How do you spark a passion for HR? Tim talks about the reward of being able to help people more directly, the challenges of a new field and a deeper sense of camaraderie sucked him into the HR world.
• While Tim had a history of playing it fast and loose in the workplace, the corporate world demanded an adjustment in temperament. Jennifer asks Tim about how he cooled his heels for the better and who has helped him along the way, personally and professionally. Tim relays his experience working in HR at Applebee’s and how he learned the value of talent strengthening and critical feedback.
• What inspired Tim to pick up the quill? Tim tells the tale of how he came to writing and blogging, and his experience writing for Kriss Dunn’s The HR Capitalist. He also talks about the therapeutic value of writing in his own voice and how his practice has translated into bonuses for his professional career.
• According to Mama Sackett, blogging and speaking engagements are just more ways to give away the secret sauce. Tim discussing how his drive to help others has informed his open and friendly approach to giving advice and sharing knowledge.
• Practical, hilarious and brave; the Tim Sackett voice doesn’t sound like anything else. Jennifer asks Tim about the most controversial thing he’s written and he talks about why he doesn’t shy away from topics like race and gender in the workplace.
• While it might seem innocent, the tale of how Tim Sackett became The Workplace Hugging Expert is juicier than expected. Tim fills us in on the details of his 15 minutes of fame turned icebreaker comedy skit.
• Blogging is one this but publishing a book is a whole new ball-game. Jennifer asks Tim about his process for making the jump from the web to the printed page and what it’s like to be an author.
• Tim is notorious for being a fountain of advice. Jennifer asks Tim about the best advice his mother has given him and the greatest advice he would give to his sons.

Tim Sackett

 Tim Sackett Website

Tim Sackett LinkedIn

Tim Sackett Twitter

Fistful of Talent

Book (affiliate link):

 The Talent Fix: A Leader’s Guide To Recruiting Great Talent

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HR expert Laurie Ruettiman hosts a podcast called Let’s Fix Work where she speaks with a diverse array of people about how to change the way we think and work for the better.

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Ever thought of poetry as a tool for revolutionizing our thought process and sparking creativity? Well, our esteemed guest, Arend Boersema, a human resources leader, hip-hop enthusiast, spoken word poet, and writer, helps us unravel this unique concept. He passionately talks about how his journey in writing, particularly during the trying times of the pandemic, became an emotional outlet that eventually led to the creation of his book "Poetry at the Heart of Business."

Arend’s rich global experiences shaped his unique identity and seeped into his work. He explains how his transition from globetrotting to settling in Rochester, New York, brought about culture shock, especially dealing with the harsh winters. He shares how he embraced different cultures he was exposed to and how these experiences have influenced his writing. His love for hip-hop, specifically, has been a significant influence on his style of writing. His book intriguingly explores company culture and the overall employee experience.

In the final part of our conversation, Arend tells us about his innovative approach of using spoken word poetry and hip-hop for change management. He uniquely incorporates haikus into retreats and summits and uses the power of call-and-response concepts to foster a sense of community. He ends the discussion by sharing his perspective on life's opportunities and challenges and underlines how different viewpoints can lead to growth and change. This episode is a fascinating blend of art, creativity, and leadership that you wouldn't want to miss. Tune in and let's explore the power of poetry together!

Show Highlights:

• The influence of hip-hop and poetry on HR leadership
• Using spoken word poetry as a tool for change management
• The impact of different cultures on Arend's identity and writing style
• The use of haikus and call-and-response techniques in business settings
• His experiences at DisruptHR Philadelphia
• The power of different perspectives 
• The potential of art forms like poetry and hip-hop to inspire transformation in the corporate world
• How creativity and art can unlock solutions and new perspectives in HR and leadership

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People & Resources Mentioned In This episode: 

Arend Boersema - Website, LinkedIn Profile

Book - Poetry at the Heart of Business : Spoken Word Poetry Exploring the Concept of Company Culture & Belonging by Arend Boersema

DisruptHR Philadelphia Talk - Do You Even Hear Yourself? (Leadership & Self-Reflection) | Arend Boersema 

DisruptHR Philadelphia Talk - Turns Out, You Can Fix Stupid | Arend Boersema

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Episode Credits

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.

I’m coming in hot into 2021 with Episode number 53 of the Impact Makers podcast!

Seriously. 

I’m ready to emerge from my 2020 coronavirus induced cocoon, and to make great things happen in my world, and for you in this shiny and promising new year. And I can think of no better way to kick off the year, than with my BFF, Laurie Ruettimann. 

Laurie is back as a guest on the podcast to chat about her first traditionally published book - Betting On You - which will be released on January 12, 2021. 

And that’s truly a big deal. 

In Episode 2 of the Impact Makers podcast, I shared a little bit about how I originally found Laurie online through one of her early blogs - Teambuilding Is For Suckers. She wrote every day about work, life and cats - among other things - and even though I didn’t always agree with her, or share some of her views, her writing style was totally engaging, and she always had an informed point of view that made me think. 

Over the last 15+ years, she’s evolved online from the anonymous voice behind the Teambuilding Is For Suckers blog, to being the pixie of the apocalypse who penned the wildly popular Punk Rock HR blog, and then the successful blogger who blew everything up to rebrand, and become The Cynical Girl for awhile. 

A few years ago, she took all of her great writing and talents over to her own online domain - laurieruettiman.com - and resurrected Punk Rock HR as the name of her popular weekly podcast. 

And while she’s become my best friend over the last 11 years, I’m also her biggest Fan. She’s simply one of the best writers out there, and can always be counted on to share frank, informed - and sometimes contrary to popular opinions - career and life advice, which is what is needed in a world where many of the so-called career experts sound very much the same. 

It’s always been a personal dream of Laurie’s to write a book and to have it published by a traditional publishing house, and she’s finally made that dream come true. Her book - Betting On You: How To Put Yourself First And (Finally) Take Control Of Your Career - will be published and released by Henry Holt & Co on January 12, 2021. 

So, of course, we needed to talk about this moment in time, and what it took to accomplish this major life goal. Of course, it hasn’t always been easy, but I’m so glad that Laurie pushed through the challenges, did the hard work, and has reached the point where the book will go from a dream to reality next week. 

In this episode, Laurie will share a couple of the career and life stories that are included in the book, and she’ll also unpack the framework she proposes for fixing work by fixing yourself - which includes focusing on self-leadership, well-being, continuous learning, and risk-taking.  

I’m so proud of my friend. And I’m really proud of this book.

I’ve read an advance copy, have pre-order a hardback version, and will also purchase the audiobook. I hope that you’ll buy at least one copy too, and will connect with Laurie to continue to follow her journey, as well as learn from her in the future. 

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• The steps Laurie took in the long process of selling her book proposal for Betting On You, and ultimately signing with a major publisher. 
• The project plan that Laurie and her team created to ensure that the book was written, and delivered on time. 
• The role that her husband, and a bottle of tequila, played in the receipt of the long awaited initially proposed book cover for Betting On You. 
• The framework for fixing work by fixing yourself: self leadership, well-being, continuous learning, and risk taking. 
• What the buyer of Betting On You is going to get - a fresh take on the world of work, and also life. Also, good stories, well told. 
• The role that punk rock singer Courtney Love played in Laurie deciding to put herself first, and reclaim her life. 
• Why everybody good gets fired at least once - and the lessons that can be learned in that process.
• How using the pre-mortem process can help you approach your life and career more effectively.

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Order your copy of Betting on You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career by Laurie Ruettimann

Impact Makers Podcast Episode 002    - The Thriving Contrarian with Laurie Ruettimann

Impact Makers Podcast Episode 036    - The Random Show — Conversations with My BFF Laurie Ruettimann

Laurie Ruettimann Website

Laurie Ruettimann books

Betting On You Book

Laurie’s LinkedIn Learning courses on Self-Leadership & Managing Conflict

Punk Rock HR podcast with Laurie Ruettimann

Danny Ozment / Emerald City Productions

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins

Blake Mycosckie / Madefor

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What you feed will live and what you starve will die - the same principle applies to leadership. If you want to be a great leader, you have to feed your fire to serve and inspire. Today, Jennifer and Eric to talk about success, leadership, and coaching - and how it led Eric to his calling as a man of faith.  

• Eric Peoples is a public speaker, certified leadership coach, and founding pastor of Legacy Church in Farmington, CT. Eric has led over 1,000 people on 45 international trips to pioneer social change and humanitarian relief efforts in nearly 27 countries.  
• He attributes his penchant for helping to his family’s strong support of philanthropic endeavors. Helping others, working hard, and doing your best - these were the family's core values.  
• How did Eric enter ministry work? His journey actually started in the corporate world. He had done work in sales for Xerox, where he moved up the corporate ladder pretty quickly. He enjoyed the job, earned and learned a lot. But after meeting his pastor, Peter Bruno, he began to take an interest in ministry.  
• Eric found himself on a mission to help others discover their true selves so they can start their journey as purposeful leaders, too. His attitude toward stewardship guides him in giving his best effort as a man of faith, public speaker, and leadership coach.
• But how can he juggle his calling as a pastor and as a leadership coach? Eric shares how a pastor and leadership coach share some of the same qualities. They are both surrounded by people that have huge potential. They both serve others by empowering them so they can awaken that potential. And since he is someone who's attracted to potential, there is no better way to touch and change lives than being both a pastor and a leadership coach.
• Eric reveals why most high achievers have the inclination to underestimate themselves. People think that leaders can 'read their own labels.' In reality, most of them don’t have anyone to help them read their labels and see their true worth. This makes them, more or less, blind to their own influence and accomplishments. Eric helps these leaders identify who they are and reframe their perception of what they believe is possible.
• Jennifer and Eric analyze one of the biggest questions a leader must reflect on, “If I had no limits, what would this look like?” They also investigate how this transforms their mindsets and helps them overcome limiting beliefs.   

Quotes from this episode:

There’s always going to be more than enough to take care of you, and that’s why you can take care of others and help others to achieve something big. - Eric Peoples

Are you going to live so powerfully that people can’t forget you? - Eric Peoples

Want a little help creating your personal brand?

Jennifer has a free resource for you. The Personal Brand Workbook will help you figure out what your personal brand is today and what you want to be known for in the future, as well as how you want to impact the world. Download it today!

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If you’re thinking of looking for a new job or switching careers, and you’re planning to use the same resume you created 10 years ago, well, that probably won’t be too useful. Times have changed, and so has resume writing.

There are actually things you need to be intentional with when it comes to showcasing your strengths and making sure you’re getting your message across. Today, I’m turning the tables as I’ve invited Chris Villanueva, the CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma, an online resume service that was ranked by The Balance as the best resume service of 2022.

Chris shares some of his best advice for job seekers and career-changers related to creating resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles to get them noticed – and to help them connect with their dream job. We also talk about how to overcome some of the challenges that we all face with building new professional relationships in an increasingly hybrid or remote work environment.

Show Highlights:

• The ideal resume length to get your message across
• Writing a summary of qualifications at the top of your resume instead of an objective statement
• Focusing on the most relevant job experiences
• Functional resume vs. chronological resume
• When to include a cover letter for your resume
• The current trends in resume-writing
• How your LinkedIn Profile should differ from your resume
• The power of using keywords on your resume and LinkedIn profile to assist you in being found for the job you want
• Chris’ thoughts on hidden keywords on resumes
• How to address gaps in employment on a resume and resume tips for formerly incarcerated individuals
• The biggest frustrations job seekers have with recruiters and hiring managers
• How to build relationships in a world where many people are working virtually
• Why you should invest in a resume writing service to accelerate positive results in your job search

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Supporting Resources:

Workplace from Meta
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Chris Villanueva LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/ 

Let’s Eat, Grandma
https://www.letseatgrandma.com/ 

Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast
https://www.letseatgrandma.com/cwp/ 

Impact Makers Podcast Episode #66 - My Best Career Advice to Position Yourself for the Job You Want with Jennifer McClure and Chris Villanueva
https://jennifermcclure.net/2022/10/13/my-best-career-advice-to-position-yourself-for-the-job-you-want/ 

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If you’re a regular listener of the podcast, you’ve heard me talk with several previous guests that I first connected with back in the somewhat golden days of blogging, and the beginnings of social networks like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Although I’m not sure how I originally came across today’s guest, I know that I was a regular reader of her very popular blog called Brass Tack Thinking during that time frame.

Through great writing and a relatable voice, she shared experiences, practical advice, and marketing expertise, that was extremely helpful to me, and thousands of others, in building a personal brand, and in building a business that connected with those that I wanted to serve.

Then, one day in January 2010, she wrote a blog post that was titled - “The Equestrian’s Guide to Reaching Your Goals” - and as a fellow adult amateur equestrian, I loved how she linked lessons she had learned from horseback riding to setting foundational goals for the next year.

That was it. We were destined to be the best of friends. Or, at least virtual horse buddies. :)

To this day, we love sharing, commenting and liking pictures of our horsey adventures online, and I hope we’ll actually get to meet at a horse show or an industry conference or event sometime in the future.

But, since that doesn’t look like it will be able to happen any time soon, I thought that asking her to join me on the podcast would be fun, but also really valuable for both me and you. She’s still doing great work, and continues to share her thoughts and ideas freely in order to help others.

Amber Naslund is a 20-year veteran marketer, and in that time she’s worked with some of the biggest companies, the freshest startups, and everything in between.

In her current role as a senior consultant at LinkedIn, she advises top global clients on their digital content marketing strategies, and their overall approach to using LinkedIn, while on a mission to prove that companies can build compelling, authoritative B2B brands without being dull.

Amber is also the co-author of the best-selling social media handbook The Now Revolution, and when she’s not working on her next book, article, or industry talk, she’s restoring her brain cells on horseback, or spending time with her kid (who’s also an accomplished equestrian already), and her rescue dogs.

In this episode, Amber and I chat about what it was like for her to go from industry darling, to best selling author, to failed entrepreneur, and what she discovered about herself in that journey that helped her to rebuild her confidence, and fuel her success today.

We also talk about what it takes to build a strong and authentic personal brand and platform in today’s noisy world, as well as what to consider when balancing a strong personal brand with a high profile corporate career.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• What an entrepreneurial failure taught Amber about herself, and how it set her up for future success.
• What it’s like being a woman out front in the tech industry sharing your ideas.
• Advice for someone who asks how they can build a loyal following online.
• Amber’s thoughts on whether it’s necessary to be on all of the online platforms if you’re trying to build your personal brand.
• The difference between being authentic and being genuine, and why it’s important for personal brands.
• Why Amber is comfortable talking online about sensitive topics like mental health, imposter syndrome, and failures in business.
• Amber’s journey toward understanding imposter syndrome, and how she’s come to view it as a normal, and real, part of the process.
• How sharing your own vulnerabilities can be helpful with addressing imposter syndrome, and foster trust with your community.
• 3 tips for those who are interesting becoming thought leaders.

People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Amber Naslund

Amber Naslund LinkedIn

Amber Naslund Twitter

The NOW Revolution: 7 Shifts to Make Your Business Faster, Smarter and More Social by Jay Baer and Amber Naslund

Laurie Ruettiman

Tim Sackett

William Tincup

Brené Brown

Impact Makers Podcast Episode 049 - Discovering the Hidden Forces That Drive You to Do Your Best Work With Todd Henry

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more athttps://emeraldcitypro.com

The reason that the Impact Makers Podcast exists is to bring you tools, tips and resources to help you build a career that you love, and to live a life that matters.

I love introducing you to people that I believe are truly making a difference out there in the world, who can inspire you to take action in your own life, or help you to discover paths to impact that you may not have considered possible for yourself before.

Julie Turney is one of those inspiring people, and I hope that you’ll listen closely as she shares how she’s taken intentional steps to grow her career and her network, and also to increase her impact.

And she’s just getting started.

Julie describes herself as a People Champion, and she’s also a woman of many talents, who wears many different hats. She’s a mom, a Human Resources Manager, an HR Performance Coach, an HR Disrupter, a Public Speaker, and she’s the host of the HR Sound Off Podcast Show.

She’s also currently writing her first book - in her spare time, of course - so she’ll soon be adding published author to her collection of titles. And she’s accomplished all of these things - and more - while living on the tiny - and beautiful island of Barbados.

Since I first connected with Julie a little over a year ago, I’ve been super impressed with the growth that I’ve seen in her personally and professionally as she’s continued to expand her network, and has challenged herself to say “yes” to sometimes hard and scary things - all while continuing to work full time, and during a global pandemic that has isolated her and her fellow Bajans from the rest of the world.

I think that you’ll find some inspiration in Julie’s approach to growth and creating an impact in the world, and if you can get past the first few minutes of me fangirling out, and grilling her about Rihanna’s whereabouts on the island, you’ll be glad you did.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• The surprising answer to the obvious question: Is Julie friends with Rihanna?
• What Julie loves about HR, and why she feels that now - during a global pandemic - is the most exciting time to work in the profession.
• What breaks Julie’s heart about how HR others sometimes perceive HR.
• The important role that mentors have played in Julie’s life, and why she chose to actively mentor others in order to grow her own career.
• How Julie originally connected with DisruptHR, and her plans are to expand DisruptHR events throughout the Caribbean.
• Julie’s advice for people who make excuses about why they are being held back from achieving their dreams.
• The surprising online Influencer that sparked Julie to take action, and become a podcaster, DisruptHR organizer, Agile trainer, and HR Coach - in addition to continuing to work in a full-time job.
• The power of LinkedIn for making connections that can change your life.

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

HR at Heart / Julie Turney

Julie Turney LinkedIn

Julie Turney Twitter

Julie Turney Facebook

HR Sound Off podcast

Confessions of an HR Pro: Stories of Defeat and Triumph by Julie Turney

DisruptHR Barbados

DisruptHR Caribbean

HR Summer School

Ben Eubanks

DisruptHR London

Katrina Collier

DisruptHR Cayman

Chris Bailey

Meighan Newhouse

Gary Vaynerchuk

Hacking HR

Enrique Rubio

Erich Kurschat

Tracie Sponenberg

Steve Browne

Tim Sackett

Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes

Ryan Holtz

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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Ever been in front of a crowd with your heart racing, palms sweating, and mind in overdrive? Yep, I've been there too. That's why today, I'm excited to take you on a backstage journey into the fascinating world of public speaking. And who better to guide us than Adriana Baer, a stellar coach who equips leaders with powerful speaking skills, drawing from her rich theater background.

Adriana opens up about how her theatrical past not only helped her face her own fears but also how it serves as a unique toolkit to empower her clients. She focuses on fostering a genuine connection with the audience, aligning with their goals, and digging deep to find that motivation.

We dived deep into how a well-crafted narrative can completely transform your speech, keeping your audience hooked. Adriana graciously shared her method of helping clients achieve the perfect mix of structure and flexibility in their speeches. We also touched on the high-energy Disrupt HR format, where the challenge is to deliver an impactful presentation that's tailored to various events and caters to diverse learners. I also threw in a few of my insights on slide design - a topic that sparks quite a debate.

But, a perfectly designed speech can fall flat without authenticity, right? So we plunged into a candid conversation about this crucial element. Adriana shared a hilarious anecdote where she found herself unintentionally mimicking an "NPR personality" on her podcast. We emphasized the importance of voice warm-ups, truly living the words we speak, and ensuring our presentations echo our authentic selves.

Addressing the ever-present fear of public speaking, Adriana drew fascinating parallels between speaking and singing, delving into the psychological ties that bind the two. We concluded with practical tips on overcoming stage fright and where to find more of Adriana's incredible resources. 

Show Highlights:

• How Adriana's theater background differentiates her from many public speaking coaches who might come from corporate backgrounds or are professional speakers themselves.
• The framework of crafting a message and delivering it with impact. 
• Why understanding internal roadblocks, like mental and emotional barriers, is key to effective public speaking.
• How using an acting technique, and creating an "audience character" can provide a clear focus for speakers, and ensure that their message resonates.
• Why using frameworks and structure can be more powerful and relatable for delivering a message than memorizing a speech. 
• Slides or no slides? Adriana shares her perspective.
• The science behind the power of storytelling, and how it creates connection.
• What many popular speakers do wrong, and what great ones do right. 

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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Adriana Baer - website, LinkedIn, Instagram

Free Resource: Beyond Once Upon a Time: 15 Ways to Start Your Speeches & Brainstorm Ideas That Won't Bore Your Audience  

Michael Port / Heroic Public Speaking

Kindra Hall

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Staying nimble and agile will take you a long way – in business and in life. Jennifer catches up with her friend Mary Ellen Slayter, pivot master and CEO of Reputation Capital Media Services, LLC, a B2B content marketing agency based out of Baton Rouge. As a successful working wife and loving mother, Mary Ellen has made a huge impact in her field and in the lives of her family, friends and community.

• The life of Mary Ellen Slayter is a story like no other. Jennifer asks Mary Ellen about how she got to where she is and what she does; she gives Jennifer the lowdown on the work that her new company Reputation Capital Media Services (Rep Cap) is doing, her undergraduate days of studying soil, and tells the story of how she started her career in journalism. Mary Ellen also forwards a convincing case for why kids still need good math and algebra skills in today’s world.
• After working as a part-time copy editor for the financial desk of the Washington Post, Mary Ellen landed an advice column with a unique pitch. Mary Ellen gives us a look into some of the seeds of her later career that were planted with her fresh approach to the column.
• To fully commit to a career change is no easy feat. Mary Ellen describes diving into her new career in journalism and talks about her early interest in the founding theories and philosophies of modern journalism.
• Like many others, Mary Ellen saw the digital future of journalism coming fast. While the Post was still largely focused on print, Mary Ellen moved to the digital-savvy SmartBrief and stayed on for three years. Her life eventually took her from Washington back to Baton Rouge where she received some bad news on her daughter’s birthday that came to be a blessing in disguise.
• With her future uncertain, Mary Ellen’s business idea now had ample room to be cultivated. Mary Ellen got a fateful call from Jennifer Benz of Benz Communication who didn’t call with an offer, but with a challenge.
• Sometimes the first steps of a new venture can be the most daunting. Mary Ellen gives Jennifer an idea of what the first few weeks of Rep Cap looked like, how she got her first client, and how her small up-and-coming business evolved into a fully-fledged agency.
• Mary Ellen considers herself a connector. If she can’t help people, she wants to get people connected with others who can. Mary Ellen and Jennifer talk about how relationships play a key role in developing a new business.
• How in the world do you make HR tech, financial services and insurance services sexy? Mary Ellen talks about how her work has changed over time, from writing blog posts and running client social media to full-on digital marketing strategy consulting. She also talks about how the landscape has shifted in the last six years since Rep Cap was started.
• As a marketer, what should you be focusing on? Jennifer asks Mary Ellen for her thoughts on what marketing and content managing folks should be thinking about when trying to get their business, brand or personal profile out into a changing landscape. She offers a handful of rich takeaways based on her experience and observations of emerging trends in her field.
• Is a series of pivots actually just a full-on spin? Jennifer asked Mary Ellen about what Rep Cap’s work looks like now and what might be next moving forward. Mary talks about the importance of learning new things in the constantly shifting market landscape of the 21st century. 
• As you can tell, Mary Ellen is no stranger to cultivating new ideas, skills, knowledge, and people. Jennifer asks Mary Ellen about her progressive ideas in building a positive workplace culture at Rep Cap such as fully paid maternity leave and pay transparency.
• Smashing goals is Mary Ellen’s bread and butter. Now that Rep Cap has achieved beyond what she imagined, what’s next in the pipeline? Mary Ellen talks about participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program and how that helped her envision and create a 10-year plan for her business. She also talks about her plans to write a career advice book specifically for writers.
• It’s safe to say, more than ever before, we are living in the age of the pivot. Jennifer asks Mary Ellen about what the future of work looks like and the importance of a willingness to learn, staying nimble, and keeping your eyes open.

Resources and Links

Mary Ellen Slayter LinkedIn

Mary Ellen Slayter Twitter

Rep Cap | B2B Content Marketing Agency

Managing Editor digital magazine

Jennifer Benz – Benz Communications

Scott Eblin

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

LivePlan: Online Business Plan Software

6 Tips For Developing Executive Presence

Recently, there has been a significant drop in leadership engagement levels, and leaders have now begun to feel the effects of everyone's struggles during the pandemic. 

There's also a new phenomenon called "quiet quitting," and a recent poll suggests that leaders are much more likely to engage in quiet quitting than their actual workers. They are showing signs of fatigue without any kind of recognition or remuneration for what they've done to lead others. Now, how does this impact the future of work? And what can the leaders of leaders do to help mitigate quiet quitting? 

In this episode, Dr. Alexander Alonso, the Chief Knowledge Officer for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), shares some valuable insights into reinventing the future of work by focusing on the acronym GESHWI. Find out what has changed in terms of how workers are viewing the workplace over the last couple of years and how you, as a leader, can align yourself with what the world of work and workers are looking for.

In his role, Alex leads the operations for SHRM’s research functions, the SHRM Knowledge Advisor Service, and SHRM’s Certified Professional and Senior Certified Professional certifications. Alex is also the author of the books, “The Price of Pettiness: Bad Behavior in the Workplace and How to Stomp It Out” and “Talking Taboo: Making the Most of Polarizing Discussions at Work.”

Show Highlights:

• The struggles leaders face today
• How employers identify top talent
• How to shift the mindset of leaders to match what the workforce wants
• How to assess leadership potential in HR
• How to discuss taboo subjects in the workplace
• Defining GESHWI and how it impacts your EBITDA

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Supporting Resources:

The Price of Pettiness: Bad Behavior in the Workplace and How to Stomp It Out

https://www.amazon.com/Price-Pettiness-Behavior-Workplace-Stomp/dp/1586446193

Talking Taboo: Making the Most of Polarizing Discussions at Work

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09ZPSN6NC

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If you’re susceptible to the great resignation, which a lot of companies are, unlocking empathy in your own organization is the key. And if you haven't done it yet, then you’re missing out. Empathy is the difference-maker when it comes to employees and it’s a currency you can spend freely in a time where a lot of organizations are struggling. 

Since my goal is to equip and encourage you to be the most impactful leader that you can be, I thought it would be helpful to bring on an expert in the topic of empathy and leadership to share more with us today. 

Marcy Klipfel is the Chief Engagement Officer at Businessolver. For the last seven years, Businessolver has released the State of The Workplace Empathy Report that examines the behaviors and benefits that make workplaces empathetic. As an experienced HR leader Marcy oversees all aspects of HR, driving a high-performance culture at Businessolver. 

In this episode, we discuss what empathy actually means, why some leaders struggle with empathy, and what they can do to strengthen their empathy muscle. We'll also chat about the 2022 State of the Workplace Empathy Report, and why empathy ratings in the workplace are at an all-time low. We also discuss some practical steps organizational leaders can take to help develop a culture that includes empathy as well and more empathetic leaders in their workplaces going forward.

Show Highlights:

• What is empathy?
• Why some leaders still struggle with empathy
• Can empathy be learned?
• Concrete ways to get better at empathy
• The diversity & inclusion pledge
• Practical ways you can make an impact as a leader

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Businessolver

https://www.businessolver.com/

State of The Workplace Empathy Report

https://www.businessolver.com/resources/state-of-workplace-empathy 

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I’m excited to share my conversation with Dr. Todd Dewett in Episode 57 of the Impact Makers Podcast. I met Dr. Dewett several years ago, when I was just getting my start as a professional speaker, and we both shared the stage at a regional conference. 

At that time, he was a successful university professor teaching leadership and innovation to MBA students - but he didn’t look or sound like most of the professors that I’d come across in my academic career. Big, tall, bald, and covered in tattoos had never greeted me when I walked into a classroom in school. 

So, of course I was intrigued to hear what this guy had to say about leadership, and I was not disappointed. With a fresh perspective, an authentic message, and some great stories, he captivated the audience, and inspired people to be bold, and think differently. 

Since that time, we’ve become friends, and I’ve continued to learn from him over the years as he wrote books, left the academic world to pursue a career as a full-time speaker, and became one of LinkedIn Learning’s most popular trainers. 

Now, with his unique brand of edgy leadership, Dr. Todd Dewett is a best-selling author, one of the most in-demand leadership keynote speakers in the world, and he’s motivated millions to perform at higher levels, and lead with true authenticity. 

His latest book is called Live Hard, and it’s a collection of twenty inspiring stories packed with advice about living life more fully. 

I think you’ll find Todd’s frank advice and unique perspective refreshing, and I’m sure you’ll get some great takeaways from our conversation. 

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• What prompted Dr. Dewett to leave the corporate world to pursue a PhD in Organizational Behavior, and then leave a great job as a university professor to become a full-time author, speaker, and trainer. 
• Interesting and creative ways that Dr. Dewett encouraged students to embrace discomfort in order to open themselves up to creativity and innovation. 
• Dr. Dewett’s advice for living a more authentic life.
• What happens when we don’t push ourselves to be more authentic with others and take principled risks.
• Two things Dr. Dewett recommends to avoid plateauing in your life and career in your 20’s and 30’s.
• What Dr. Dewett thinks we all need to get serious about in 2021 and beyond to ensure career and life success - even those who feel secure in their current job. 
• Dr. Dewett’s best advice for living hard, embracing the future, and creating success. 

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Dr. Todd Dewett website

LIVE HARD: Thoughts on Living Fearlessly, Creating Success, and Embracing the Future by Todd Dewett, PhD

Show Your Ink: Stories About Leadership and Life by Todd Dewett, PhD

Find Dr. Todd Dewett’s blog, newsletter, books, online courses, social media profiles, and more

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

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When it comes to changing hearts and minds in the workplace, nothing will bring people to your podium like a powerful personal story. Today, Jennifer talks with her good friend and old colleague Mary Faulkner, the author of the widely read blog Surviving Leadership. She is currently the Director of Human Resources, Talent and Total Rewards at Denver Water.

• Can you guess what Mary wanted to be as a young woman? Mary tells us a little bit about her educational and business history and how she found herself in the world of HR.
• The two met in 2013 while Jennifer was working a consulting contract at the company Mary was a part of. Mary talks about the details of her career since 2013, Jennifer’s influence on her development, and her blog HR-focused blog called Surviving Leadership.
• The focus of Mary’s blog isn’t just about the view from the top down; she also consistently approaches HR from an employee position and touches on a broad range of topics within the corporate landscape.
• One of the themes that Mary has been writing about is fear-based leadership in the workplace. For example, fears of innovation failure, fears of internal politics, or fear of speaking one’s mind. She uses the example of the #MeToo movement and the cultures of fear that prevent people from speaking out.
• What can those in leadership roles do to make space for people to speak out? Mary offers some specific suggestions for those at the top.
• A deep understanding of the many idiosyncrasies of corporate leadership culture is bound to change the way one sees the workplace. Jennifer asks Mary about how her work and writing has changed her own leadership style and work relationships.
• Like thousands of other impact makers, Twitter changed the game for Mary Faulkner. Jennifer asks Mary about how being connected to a globally diverse range of people has impacted her perspective and working style.
• Through her social media coverage of HR conferences, Mary has been invited to cover, speak at and organize a range of events. Jennifer asks Mary about how these experiences have helped her grow her career and enhance her practice.
• When it comes to laying it out for the top brass, HR departments are often on the back foot when justifying their programs. So being an HR practitioner and a consistently travelling speaker isn’t so common. Mary talks about how she balances these two parts of her career and offers some advice for conference organizers on how to get more HR practitioners on the stage.
• Stage fright is no joke but there are even greater challenges to building a quality conference presentation. Mary provides some pointers on how to work your way up to the podium and the value of presenting your story.
• Who are some the biggest impact makers in Mary Faulkner’s life? Mary talks about some of her leadership mentors and about the future of career.

Resources & Links:

Mary Faulkner website

Mary Faulkner LinkedIn

Mary Faulkner Twitter

Mary Faulkner Instagram

DisruptHR

DisruptHR Denver

Carla Shull

Laurie Ruettimann

Paul Hebert

Matthew Stollak

Steve Browne

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HR expert Laurie Ruettiman hosts a podcast called Let’s Fix Work where she speaks with a diverse array of people about how to change the way we think and work for the better.

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Jennifer and Laurie have been friends for years, traveling the world together. But Laurie is more than just a friend. She made an incredible impact on Jennifer’s life and set her on the path to where she is today. Are you stuck or unsure of what to do? Then Laurie will make an impact on YOUR life as well. Will it change the course of your career like it did Jennifer’s? We certainly hope so!

• One thing that Laurie learned early was that ‘family’ and ‘home’ aren’t necessarily a permanent location. Her childhood was turbulent until they moved in with her grandmother, an opinionated, working class woman. Laurie’s grandmother shaped who Laurie would become, and she shares the lessons from her pragmatic grandmother that she carries with her today.
• It was Michael Jackson who began Laurie’s writing career. From that point on, Laurie was a writing machine: poetry, stories, term papers. Writing became central to who Laurie was, and she bloomed when blogging became a thing. You might be shocked to learn that Laurie started blogging out of spite when an ex-boyfriend emailed her and told her to look at his blog. From there, she went on to violate multiple terms and conditions of her HR job and not only got away with it but built a living on it.
• Laurie used to shave her head and wear Doc Martins. Oh, and she had facial piercings. Laurie shares the funny story of trying to get her first job in HR in all her 90’s wild child glory. She had to remove her piercings and her co-workers talked about her behind her back. So it was a natural step for her to create Punk Rock HR.
• Not everyone would have the guts to kill something at the height of its success, but that’s exactly what Laurie did with Punk Rock HR. Find out why she did it, what happened as a result, and why she chose Cynical Girl as her next brand identity. Laurie wasn’t finished there, either. She created what she calls a career ladder. Find out how she did it!
• Laurie writes every day. Every. Single. Day. She shares some of the tools that she finds most helpful. First, Grammerly is an app that makes bad grammar a thing of the past. Do you abuse commas and semi-colons? What about your and you’re, or there and their? This SaaS app will fix it. The second tool she uses is Pro Writing Aid. This little wizard focuses on style and flow. You still have to do the work, but these tools make it easier.
• It’s not easy to put yourself out there when you have a contrarian view, and Laurie is no stranger to this. She tackles the difficult topics like #metoo, LGBT rights, and more, and she initiated the conversation long before it truly garnered public attention. She doesn’t just share the struggles of being a woman online with contrarian views; she shares how she overcomes it at every turn.
• Should you write? Laurie has some strong opinions on whether or not you should. She has a few questions she asks herself before she ever hits publish on her blog. You should ask yourself the same questions and know that you might not always get it right, but that’s okay.
• Laurie wanted to be a weather girl when she grew up. Now, she sometimes sees herself as a ‘failed HR lady.’ In fact, it wasn’t until recently that she saw herself as an entrepreneur. But over the years, she realized that group isn’t limited to 27-year-old white guys in hoodies who drink beer and play ping pong. Laurie shares what really defines an entrepreneur and why you might need to take stock of what you’re doing and redefine your own life.
• Laurie wraps up the conversation today with some of the lessons she’s learned along the way. It’s okay to be first; it’s not going to kill you. Break the taboo and be willing to demystify failure. Relationships are tough but worthwhile, and Laurie has a tough message on gaining them, OR turning them down.

Catch up with Laurie here:

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LinkedIn

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

HR Book Club:

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Facebook

Instagram

What happens when a leader unveils their vulnerability? Does it weaken their status or lead to a more profound connection with their team? These intriguing questions are the foundation of our discussion with Jacob Morgan, a trained futurist and renowned authority on the future of work, leadership, and employee experience. We navigate through the complexities of leading with vulnerability, drawing from Jacob's extensive research, real-world examples, and insights from his latest book, 'Lead with Vulnerability'.

Think about the CEO who bares his soul about the struggles of the business, only to be fired, or the one who acknowledges the struggles but couples them with a clear vision leading to success. Such tales help us dissect the nuanced difference between vulnerability and leading with vulnerability, especially in a workplace setting. We offer insights and practical advice on how leaders can incorporate vulnerability into their leadership style without undermining their competence.

What is the transformative power of vulnerability on employees? What happens when a CEO and COO embrace vulnerability amidst a company tragedy? We dive deep into these questions, underscoring the significance of acknowledging one's shortcomings and striving for improvement. Learn more about Jacob's book, 'Lead with Vulnerability', and join us in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the future of work and elevate your understanding of leadership.

Show Highlights:

• The differences between being vulnerable at work and in your personal life.
• Do leaders need to be more or less vulnerable than their employees?
• Taking accountability and demonstrating growth
• The important difference between leading with vulnerability, and being vulnerable.
• The Vulnerable Leader Equation: leadership + vulnerability = leading with vulnerability.
• The important characteristic that must be present in order for leading with vulnerability to be effective.
• The Vulnerability Wheel - a framework that helps leaders assess when, what, and how to be vulnerable based on intention, timing, and other factors.
• The eight attributes of vulnerable leaders.
• Practical advice for leaders to start demonstrating vulnerability.

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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Jacob Morgan - Website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram 

Book: Leading with Vulnerability: Unlock Your Greatest Superpower to Transform Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization by Jacob Morgan

Substack: Great Leadership With Jacob Morgan

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On today’s podcast, I’ll be chatting with Claire Bahn, the CEO and Founder of Claire Bahn Group, a strategic marketing communications and branding agency. 

For over 15 years, Claire has been helping leading businesses, high-achieving CEOs, executives, investors, and founders to maximize their authority and influence in order to accelerate business growth, gain recognition and increase opportunities. 

In our conversation today, we dive into the concept of personal branding, why it’s important for everyone - but especially for executives - and what it takes to develop an effective personal brand in a world where most everyone is sharing online, and AI is being used more than ever to create content for people who may not have been previously good at it. 

Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode:

• What personal branding is, how it’s changed over the last few years, and why it goes well beyond visual elements like colors and logos
• Why differentiation is key to developing a successful personal brand, and key steps to take to determine what makes you different
• How CEO  and executive personal branding can positively impact a company's brand 
• Should you share only business/professional content online, or should you also be sharing more of your personal life? Does that help or hurt your personal brand and business?
• Why storytelling - and the ability to tell a story well - is key to building and communicating an effective personal brand
• Do you have to do videos in order to really stand out with your personal brand?
• How AI is impacting personal branding, and what you need to focus on in order to keep your brand personal and differentiated

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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Claire Bahn

Website: https://clairebahn.com/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28L9VVRvanI37KkP4CKpUA 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairebahn/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebahn/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairebahn 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaireBahn 

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In his Fast Company article, Tom Peters wrote that this is ‘The Age of the Individual,’ and that everyone, from the receptionist to the CEO, must take charge of their own careers by becoming the CEO of The Brand Called You. That was back in 1987, and many people have already caught on, creating a very noisy space. But that means that it’s more important than ever to have your own personal brand as strong as possible.

• How do you determine your own personal brand? You answer the following questions: Who are you, who do you help, and how do you do it? This is the basis for people understanding if they’re interested in you, if they want to do business with you, or hire you. What is your brand telling them right now?
• There are a lot of people who don’t believe in personal branding. They believe that people shouldn’t be treated like ‘tubes of toothpaste,’ shouldn’t be packaged and neat and pretty, because it’s inauthentic. Yes, some people try to brand themselves in a way that isn’t authentic, but you might also consider personal branding as ‘reputation management.’ In fact, you already have a brand – or a reputation – whether you like it or not.
• Let’s dive into what a brand really is, and the definition is pretty simple. When someone says the name of a person or company, brand is the first thing that comes to mind. For example, saying Starbucks evokes the green goddess logo, along with coffee. Maybe for you, it’s ‘comfortable,’ ‘meeting place,’ or even ‘my reason for living.’ That is brand. Think about Apple – it evokes certain feelings for you, one way or another. Those feelings might not all be positive, and that’s important.
• In terms of people, Oprah is a brand and a person. She evokes both positive and negative thoughts. But here’s the important part: she communicates the positive aspects through her work. It’s the message she chooses to share, and it’s what makes her so incredibly successful. Martha Steward is another great example. Jailbird might come to mind, but below that, you have a woman who is a master at home and in the kitchen, and she shares it with the world.
• So what does all this mean for you and your personal brand? People want to be involved with others they like, have positive associations with, or promise something they want. That is true when you’re a job seeker, entrepreneur, author, or already employed and looking to rise within the company. Building authority and influence – and communicating it through your personal brand – helps you succeed with that.
• We mentioned that there’s a lot of noise and the professional and online world is very crowded. Which means that people, more than ever, are looking for others they resonate with. If you haven’t tended your brand, you’re setting yourself up for mediocrity. As Kary Oberbrunner said, “clarity attracts, and confusion repels.” If you don’t know who you are, what you have to offer, and how you can help others, neither will anyone else.
• You don’t need to ignore this lesson because of semantics. You can call it whatever you want: brand, reputation, story. Names aren’t important, but how you communicate with the world is. At the end of the day, people will have impressions about you, just like they do with Starbucks, Apple, and Oprah Winfrey. Would you rather have some degree of control over what those impressions are?

Want a little help creating your personal brand?

Jennifer has a free resource for you. The Personal Brand Workbook will help you figure out what your personal brand is today and what you want to be known for in the future, as well as how you want to impact the world. Download it today!

The Brand Called You – Fast Company

Impact Makers Episode 7 - How I Became A Speaker And Entrepreneur

SHRM Annual Conference

Society for Human Resource Management

Sheryl Sandberg

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy

Adam Grant

Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success

WorkLife with Adam Grant: A TED original podcast

Talent Magnet Institute podcast

Jennifer McClure – Personal Brand Workbook

My guest on Episode 51 of the Impact Makers podcast is Jennifer Ingram.

Jennifer is the Founder and CEO of Calibrated Lens LLC, where she specializes in helping organizations enhance their performance, productivity, and brand presence by centering equity and inclusion.

Through her work at Calibrated Lens, she helps clients facilitate sustainable change to optimize performance, presence, and productivity.

Jennifer has previously served as the first Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at the United Way of Greater Cincinnati, which is the sixth largest United Way in the nation, and has also led DE&I  strategies at two nationally ranked academic medical centers - The Mayo Clinic and Henry Ford Health System.

She’s passionate about her work, and describes herself as an Equity & Inclusion Evangelist. I think you’ll learn a lot from the fresh perspectives she shares in this episode

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• What Jennifer learned by being a member of a Diversity and Inclusion committee back in elementary school, and how those experiences still impact her today.
• How diversity should be an outcome of our work, instead of the driver of it.
• Why the head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion should be a member of the executive team, reporting into the CEO.
• The importance of clarifying how diversity programs have changed as a result of introducing equity into the equation.
• What does equity look like from a strategic perspective?
• Where many organizations miss the mark when trying to improve their diversity recruiting efforts.
• Creative approaches to establishing equity programs in your organization.
• How we’ve created a false sense of inclusion within organizations, and perpetuated that with diversity and inclusion programs.
• Is it possible for a white person to be the head of diversity and inclusion?
• Thoughts on incentivizing DE&I efforts for leaders of organizations.

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Calibrated Lens LLC

Jennifer Ingram LinkedIn

Navigating Uncertainty and Unrest in 2020 by Jennifer Ingram

RESOURCE GUIDE: Exploring Differences, Reducing Harm, Evolving Strategies

Mishawn Styles

Connect with Jennifer:

Send her a message [https://jennifermcclure.net/contact/]

On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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In this time of The Great Resignation, companies are finding ways to increase productivity and improve retention through improving employee engagement. 

Culture plays a crucial part. However, that is not just the job of HR, the CEO, or the executive team. Every single employee has a responsibility because they will shape the culture of that organization in some way, shape, or form. But how do you create that environment and that organizational muscle where employees have a voice?

In today’s episode, Dan Kessler, President & COO of Energage, shares the biggest drivers of employee engagement. How do “pay and benefits” and “purpose and meaning” impact employee engagement? Listen in and be inspired to take action to increase employee engagement in your workplace!

Show Highlights:

• What companies should be doing differently than what they’ve done in the past in terms of recruitment strategy
• How do companies represent authentically what it’s like to work in their organization?
• The role “pay and benefits” play in driving employee engagement
• The biggest drivers of employee engagement
• How “purpose and meaning” impact employee engagement
• What Top Workplaces are doing to drive employee engagement
• Practical steps that you can take as a leader to positively impact employee engagement in your organization

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Supporting Resources:

Meta from Workplace: https://www.workplace.com/future 

Dan Kessler: https://www.energage.com/leadership/dan-kessler/ 

Energage: https://www.energage.com/ 

Top Workplaces: https://topworkplaces.com/ 

Top Workplaces Research Lab: Employee Well-Being and Burnout: https://energagecommunity.force.com/FAQ/s/article/Top-Workplaces-Research-Lab-Employee-Well-Being-and-Burnout 

Leaders Can Drive Employee Engagement, the Pandemic Showed Us How: https://jennifermcclure.net/2022/08/29/leaders-can-drive-employee-engagement-the-pandemic-showed-us-how/ 

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Send her a message: https://jennifermcclure.net/contact

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On Twitter https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.

On today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's dear to my heart - networking. After losing a job I held for nearly a decade, I had to start from scratch and it was during this challenging phase that I realized the immense power of networking. To discuss this further, we have on board the insightful Greg Rochet, a successful business executive and a self-proclaimed introverted networker. We talk about everything from building meaningful connections to nurturing relationships and striking that fine balance between work, networking, and life.

Interestingly, we also discuss the impact of LinkedIn on our networking strategies, as well as tips to engage with those who are ahead in our career journey. Listen in, as we unwrap practical insights that can transform your professional life through networking. Don't miss this chance to elevate your career. So, tune in, connect, and let's grow together!

Show Highlights:

• Greg’s personal journey from being networking-avoidant to networking expert.
• How Greg balances a demanding full-time job, a busy personal and family life, and his “side hustle” as a content creator and networking coach. 
• What it truly means to be an introvert - versus what many people think it means.
• The mindset shift that many introverts need to make to change their views about networking, and how uncomfortable it may be. 
• How to build and expand your meaningful relationships by starting with existing connections. 
• The easy first step to take to get over feeling awkward about networking.
• The AIR framework for giving when networking - advice, introductions, and recommendations. 
• Greg’s LinkedIn posting strategy, and how he creates meaningful content to engage with his network there every weekday.

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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Greg Roche - LinkedIn

The Introverted Networker Newsletter

The Fast and Easy Guide to Networking for Introverts: How to Connect Without Going to Events, Making Cold Calls, or Sending Spammy Emails by Greg Roche

Idea Sex In Talent Management | Greg Roche | DisruptHR Talks

Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success by Adam Grant

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition Paperback by Robert B. Cialdini

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Send her a message: https://jennifermcclure.net/contact

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.

Not long ago, Jennifer went to a conference in Australia, where she was a chairperson and keynote speaker. During the event, two young women approached Jennifer with the desire to improve their careers, but they didn’t know where to go to get the support they needed. This inspired today’s episode. If you’re stuck where you are in your career, you don’t want to miss this one.

• Jennifer shares the story of the two young women. One referred to herself as ‘just the payroll person.’ The other wasn’t sure how to approach older, more successful people in order to learn from them. During her 25 hour journey back to the US, Jennifer reflected on those issues and the root of what caused them. Do you also feel this way?
• Before you consider the following actions, think about the people who have had an impact on your life. They don’t wait for others to create a plan. They also give time, money, or attention, especially when it’s about a challenge they’ve faced that you’re experiencing, too.
• Action 1: Send random calls, texts, or tweets of random kindness. It’s a small thing but it’s something you can accomplish in little time, and it can change the course of a person’s entire day. Not sure what to say? Jennifer shares some great ideas, so get in the habit of doing this!
• Action 2: Create systems for success and automate them! There’s a great little app called IFTTT (If This Then That). There’s virtually no limit on what you can do with it. Jennifer shares a few ‘recipes’ to use that will help you make an impact, almost on autopilot.
• Action 3: Jennifer shares a personal tip, something she learned to do when she was first growing her network. She identified people she wanted a relationship and started studying their work: books, blogs, podcasts, videos, even their websites. Essentially, she got to know them through their work. What she did next is a prime example of how to have a meaningful impact on others with a simple, daily routine.

Do you want to spend your personal and professional time making a lasting impact on others? Do you want to be the kind of leader that people love? Subscribe today and we will bring you new ways to change the world every single week.

With the Impact Makers Podcast, my goal is to inspire you to identify ways that you can make a difference at work and in life — either through providing education on a topic to increase your influence, clarify your message, or lead with greater impact, or to bring you conversations with interesting guests who are doing just that.

In Episode 48, I’m chatting with someone who not only inspires me, but who often pushes me to think bigger, and to think differently, and to take action.

My friend Kate Bischoff is a mom, a former US Foreign Service worker, an employment lawyer, a social justice warrior, and an avid adventurer.

Whether she’s working with clients, doing a free webinar on the latest rules and regulations affecting the workplace, or providing manager training, she brings an educated, experienced, and often witty perspective towards bringing about her goal of making both the workplace, and the world, better for all.

Kate has an incredibly positive outlook about life, accompanied by a thirst for adventure. After listening to this episode, I hope that you’ll be inspired to think about your own life, and how you can find meaningful ways to do work that you love, while living life on your own terms.  

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• How joining the foreign service on a whim resulted in Kate working as the Head of Human Resources for the Consulate General in Jerusalem and the US Embassy in Zambia.
• What inspired Kate to become a lawyer, and to ultimately focus on making workplaces and the world better places.
• Kate’s advice for how we can all add more adventure to our lives.
• How the #MeToo movement, the global pandemic, and recent social unrest has impacted the work that Kate does, as well as the workplace.
• What and why Kate is planning for her next travel adventure to Antarctica.

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Kate Bischoff LinkedIn

Kate Bischoff Twitter

tHRive Law & Consulting

Hostile Work Environment Podcast

Marc Alifanz

Hostile Work EnvironmentPodcast S2E4 - The Poop Rails Come Off

Connect with Jennifer:

Send her a message [https://jennifermcclure.net/contact/]

On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/

On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker

EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Jennifer gets a LOT of questions from many different types of people. Chief among those questions is how she got to where she is in her career. People want to know how she’s managed to make such an impact through her entrepreneurship and her speaking career, so Jennifer has dedicated an episode to the answers of those questions and more.

• The real reason that Jennifer got to where she is now is because of the others who made an impact on her over the years. She starts at the beginning: how her early life was shaped by growing up in a literal log cabin. From there she ended up in a career that wasn’t quite HR – back then it was called Personnel.
• Jennifer shares the story of her first job out of college. Her manager told her where her office was, let her know there was a pile of books there, and that she’d have to figure out the Personnel department alone because he had no idea what it was. Jennifer was overjoyed at the prospect.
• When Jennifer decided to be a stay-at-home mom, her 2-year-old son quickly let her know that it wasn’t a good idea. He ASKED to go to daycare, and Jennifer recalls how it felt to be fired by her own son. She also shares the interesting opportunity at a Japanese automotive company that came her way a few months later.
• Jennifer decided she wanted to be a speaker and consultant but gave herself an arbitrary limit of having at least 20 years in her professional career first. In the meantime, she joined an old, broken company to help turn it around. It was after she accepted the job that she learned she would most likely be replacing herself if she did well.
• Long story short, it did go well and Jennifer found herself out of a job. She took several months off and started, after 18 years, seriously considering entrepreneurship and speaking, so she hired a coach. The first thing he had her do was write a marketing plan for herself. From that point on, his advice shaped Jennifer’s future, including the ‘remedial’ networking plan for introverts.
• As Jennifer began to test the waters of entrepreneurship, her new network pointed out some of the flaws in her plans. These issues were the kind that would sink new businesses before they start, including not knowing what she was selling. They told her to learn it, so she ended up going into executive recruiting at the very place where she began building her network.
• In early 2016, Jennifer took what she learned and finally made the step into entrepreneurship and speaking. It happened organically. She was an early LinkedIn adopter and was asked by the executives she knew to speak on how to build a network using the platform. It wasn’t easy, though. For the first year, Jennifer struggled despite the help and support of her peers.
• It was when Mike Sipple, Jr., gave her a book called Just Do Something, and it changed everything from page 1. At least, it removed the mental block that Jennifer had that was preventing her from succeeding. Jennifer is a person of faith, so it was exactly what she needed to take the next step personally and professionally.
• While Jennifer still struggled a bit, she began making real progress, and she wraps up with the lessons she learned. What was it that finally made everything click? What were the steps she took once that happened? And how has it turned out for her? And how YOU can take when Jennifer learned and apply it to your own story?

People/Resources/Links Mentioned:

Centennial, Inc.

Mike Lynch - President - Mike Lynch Career Consulting

Mike Sipple, Sr. - CEO of Centennial, Inc.

Mike Sipple Jr. - President of Centennial, Inc.

Bonita Martin - Sr. HR Business Partner at Harmon

Sharlyn Lauby - Author & Publisher at HR Bartender

Robin Schooling - VP Human Resources at Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge

Book: "Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach To Finding God's Will" by Kevin DeYoung 
SCORE - Free small business advice

Freshbooks.com 

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As we close out 2022, I’m focusing this month on how I can best prepare myself – and you – for a successful 2023.

In my world, this time of year is typically filled with prediction posts and podcasts, where thought leaders share what they believe will be the challenges and opportunities ahead in the new year, related to the world of work.

Since my focus is on preparing leaders – like you – to embrace the future of work, and to develop the skills necessary to lead with impact, instead of making predictions that may or may not come true, I’m sharing with you 10 areas that are critical for leaders to focus on, in order to lead with impact in the future of work.

1. Fight for Flexibility for Your Team Members

People want to effortlessly work how, where, when, and for whom they want. 40% of respondents in McKinsey’s Great Attrition Great Attraction Survey published in September 2021, said that Flexibility was the number one reason they accepted their current job.

• According to Shiftboard’s State of the Hourly Worker Report, scheduling is the #1 complaint of hourly workers and the #1 cause of turnover.
• 85% of the hourly workers who participated in the survey reported that scheduling affects their overall job satisfaction.

2. Prioritize Career Growth and Development Opportunities for Your People

• According to Gloat Research Group’s Great Resignation 2.0 Report, the number one reason given by employees who took a new job as to why they would leave again was the lack of career development opportunities.
• The same survey revealed that 54% of the employees surveyed reported that their employers either don’t take their future interests and aspirations into consideration enough or not at all.

3. Help Your People to Connect with Meaning and Purpose in Their Work

Connect people to something bigger than themselves and help them contribute.

According to Gallup research, a 10% improvement in employees' connection with the Mission or Purpose of their organization leads to an 8.1% decrease in turnover and a 4.4% increase in profitability.

I love this quote from Laszlo Bock – the current CEO & Co-founder of Humu and former Google SVP of People Operations -> “The single biggest thing you can do [as a leader] is make the work feel meaningful.”

What is an organization’s Purpose? It’s what we do for our customers. Some good examples:

• Nourishing families so they can flourish and thrive - Kellogg
• We fulfill dreams of personal freedom - Harley Davidson
• We help people get jobs - Indeed.com

4. Commit to Real Change and Action with Your Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Efforts

• Set meaningful goals
• Track progress
• Hold leaders accountable
• Incentivize leaders

To learn more about how to do this, check out Impact Makers Episode #51 - The Value of Taking a Strategic Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Jennifer Ingram

5. Invest in Your Leaders – Specifically Front-Line Supervisors

The biggest gains businesses will witness in the future will come from hiring and training the right managers, who care for, develop, and maximize the strengths of every single employee.

70% of the variance between the highest engaged teams and persistently disengaged teams is just the manager. (Based on meta-analytics of 100 million employee interviews – Gallup)

6. Focus On Skills Identification and Development

Quote from Jonas Prising - Chairman & CEO of ManpowerGroup:

“Helping people to pre-skill, upskill and reskill for in-demand roles in this Skills Revolution remains the defining challenge of this decade. It was important before the pandemic and is even more critical now – to create a better workplace where everyone is able to unleash their full human potential and have a more equitable share of the prosperity.”

Impact Makers Episode #64: Creating Career Pathways to Unlock Opportunity for the Workforce of the Future with Matthew Daniel

7. SEE Your People

• Show Appreciation.
• Give Recognition.
• Value Differences.

According to the results of a SurveyMonkey / Bonusly Survey, 63% of employees who are regularly recognized were “very unlikely” to look for a job in the next 6 months, and 89% of employees who are rarely recognized are open to accepting a new job.

The number one reason why people left a job without another one in hand was uncaring leaders. - McKinsey's Great Attrition Great Attraction Survey

8. Grow Yourself

• Own your Personal Development.
• Set goals, track your progress, and hold yourself accountable.
• Challenge yourself to learn aspects of business and leadership that are not within your current responsibilities.

9. Develop Your Influence

• Invest In relationships.
• Build trust.
• Share your ideas.

“You don’t get influence through control. You get influence through other people’s positive experience of you. You get influence through people wanting you involved - not by telling them you have to be.” — Neil Morrison – Former Group HR Director, Penguin Random House now Group HR Director at Severn Trent Water

10. Embrace (and lead) Disruption.

• Change is a constant.
• Stay curious and seek out ways to lead change efforts.

Impact Makers Episode #63: Defining Return on Workforce Investment in the Future of Work with Dr. Alexander Alonso

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Supporting Resources:

Workplace from Meta

Great Attrition Great Attraction Survey: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/great-attrition-or-great-attraction-the-choice-is-yours

State of the Hourly Worker Report: https://www.shiftboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/State-of-Hourly-Worker_Ebook_Oct-2020.pdf

Gloat Research Group’s Great Resignation 2.0 Report: https://gloat.com/wp-content/uploads/GreatResignationReport-2.0.pdf

Gallup research - Three Ways Mission-Driven Workplaces Perform Better: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/236279/three-ways-mission-driven-workplaces-perform-better.aspx

Impact Makers Episode #51 - The Value of Taking a Strategic Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Jennifer Ingram: https://jennifermcclure.net/2020/11/19/the-value-of-taking-a-strategic-approach-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-with-jennifer-ingram/

Gallup research: Managers Account for 70% of Variance in Employee Engagement
https://news.gallup.com/businessjournal/182792/managers-account-variance-employee-engagement.aspx

Impact Makers Episode #64: Creating Career Pathways to Unlock Opportunity for the Workforce of the Future with Matthew Daniel: https://jennifermcclure.net/2022/09/22/creating-career-pathways-to-unlock-opportunity-for-the-workforce-of-the-future-with-matthew-daniel/

SurveyMonkey / Bonusly Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/curiosity/employee-recognition-and-retention/

Impact Makers Episode #63: Defining Return on Workforce Investment in the Future of Work with Dr. Alexander Alonso:
https://jennifermcclure.net/2022/09/15/defining-return-on-workforce-investment-in-the-future-of-work-with-dr-alexander-alonso/ 

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In this episode, our host Jennifer McClure talks about the importance of developing key relationships when trying to maximize your impact in our world. Digital communication has made it easier to connect with people across the globe but nothing replaces intentional connections and a deep commitment to reciprocity. Jennifer shares her strategy for building relationships and relays some stories about a few amazing people that she has connected with.

• Jennifer identifies 3 types of people that you should focus on building relationships with. Whether they are in your community, industry or desired area of impact, these intentional relationships will be above and beyond the most enriching, compared to quick-and-easy connections found online.
• Focus on the long-term! Jennifer stresses the intentional and strategic elements of relationship building and what they mean for your network and business down the road.
• Keep an eye out for potential mentors, skip the coffee date, and be prepared to make an investment! Many of these people are farther along in their journey and are working to deliver value to hundreds, if not thousands (or even millions) of people. Take advantage of services such as coaching and courses to get right to the heart of what they are offering. Jennifer relays her experience with leadership mentor Michael Hyatt and how joining his community enabled her to connect with well-known high achievers. She also talks about her relationships with online marketing expert Amy Porterfield and professional speaker Ryan Estis as other examples.
• Who do you know already? Stepping back and taking stock of your existing networks, communities and even competitors, can uncover new opportunities for building more intentional and valuable relationships. Jennifer talks about a few people in her network like Laurie Ruettimann, Steve Browne, Kris Dunn, and Cy Wakeman.
• Who can you grow, refer, and champion? Jennifer stresses the importance of staying on the lookout for people to bring up, particularly those from diverse backgrounds who don’t have access to the same resources or opportunities as yourself. She also offers some examples of people she has encouraged and learned from such as Mary Faulkner and Michael Sipple Jr.
• Who is above you, who do you know, and who can you grow? Jennifer summarizes the 3 types of people to build relationships with in order to maximize impact between everyone involved.

Links:

Michael Hyatt

•  Platform University
•  5 Days To Your Best Year Ever course
•  Full Focus Planner

Amy Porterfield

Pat Flynn

Ray Edwards

Jon Acuff

Donald Miller

Jeff Goins

Michele Cushatt

Ryan Estis

Jane Atkinson /Speaker Launcher

Seth Mattison

Kindra Hall

Laurie Ruettimann

•  Let’s Fix Work podcast with Laurie Ruettimann

Steve Browne

Kris Dunn

Cy Wakeman

Mary Faulkner / Surviving Leadership

Mike Sipple, Jr. / Centennial, Inc.

Talent Magnet Institute podcast

Impact Makers podcast episode 2 with Laurie Ruettiman

Impact Makers podcast episode 3 with Steve Browne

Impact Makers podcast episode 9 with Kary Oberbrunner

Books (affiliate links):

Platform: Get Noticed In A Noisy World by Michael Hyatt

Living Forward: A Proven Plan To Stop Drifting And Get The Life You Want by Michael Hyatt

Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan For Achieving Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt

HR On Purpose: Developing Deliberate People Passion by Steve Browne

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Seldom do we come across a story as astonishing and inspiring as that of our guest Khalilah Olokunola, who transformed a troubled past into a beacon of hope and empowerment. Khalilah's journey from the streets of Brooklyn to a prison cell, and eventually to the boardrooms of the corporate world, is a testament to her unwavering resilience and determination. 

Khalilah is an extraordinary human, HR executive, community leader, and now business owner - for the 6th time - and the story of her life, to date, is so completely inspiring. Our conversation with Khalilah takes you through her inspiring journey and the wisdom she gleaned along the way. She recounts how a simple letter from her father gave her the strength to persevere, and how her role as a Chief People Officer at a startup with a mission to unite gang rivals shaped her perspective on life. In her current endeavor, Re-Engineering HR, she helps companies thrive by prioritizing people, purpose, and profit. 

You won't want to miss our conversation as we discuss the impactful work that Khalilah does through her company, Re-Engineering HR. She reveals how she helps organizations prevent problems by identifying internal icebergs before they cause damage. She'll also introduce you to her Alphabet Audit tool, which measures people and practices, and her Serve Principle training. Finally, you'll hear about her upcoming book, set to release in 2024. This episode is filled with inspiration, resilience, and valuable insights that will leave you empowered and ready to create change!

Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode:

• Resilience and determination can turn even the harshest experiences into opportunities for growth and impact.
• HR isn't just about managing people; it's about transforming lives, building communities, and driving meaningful change.
• Embracing educational opportunities, learning from industry veterans, and not being afraid to take on challenges are keys to growth in the HR field.
• For companies to thrive, leaders must rely on the wisdom of their partners and employees, maintain transparency, and communicate effectively.
• Effective HR practice involves being proactive, aligning decisions with values, and being purpose-driven.
• The Power of ‘D.I.R.T.Y. HR' - being divergent, intentional, responsible, trustworthy, and focused on your 'why'.

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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Khalilah "KO" Olokunola

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalilahequips/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Khalilahequips/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Khalilahequips/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Khalilahequips 

ReEngineeringHR website: https://reengineeringhr.com/ 

Khalilah’s personal website: http://khalilaholokunola.com 

The HR Social Hour Half Hour podcast episode 80: Jon & Wendy talk to Khalilah Olokunola: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-hr-social-hour-half-hour-p-619667/episodes/episode-80-jon-wendy-talk-to-k-44423223 

Dirty HR (D.I.R.T.Y.) | Khalilah “KO” Olokunola | DisruptHR Talks: https://vimeo.com/672046554 

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Sarah was given the nickname ‘Buzz’ when she was 3 because she was always buzzing around and getting into things. So when she decided to begin a blog, Buzz was a natural pen name for her. Sarah’s work on ‘The Buzz on HR’ blog has been challenging not just the HR community to be better, but also bringing a healthy dose of racial awareness and proactive problem-solving to the table.

• Sarah has spent 20 years in the HR departments of many companies. Her latest has been one of the most fast-paced, dramatic jobs she's ever had. Sarah's company installs home security systems, and she shares some of major things she has learned in doing it. First among those are the soft skills that are often overlooked.
• Sarah a blog called 'The Buzz on HR' but her employer at the time refused to let her use her real name, and she shares the story of trying to hide her identity. She also brings a unique insight into how HR has changed over the years, from when she first started her blog to current day.
• As a person of color, Sarah has struggled with how much she should advocate on racial issues as a black woman in HR. How much should she say, what should she say, and how often should she say it - that won’t cause her HR audience to abandon her? Sarah shares the experience of the first post she wrote about a racial issue and how it became one of her most popular articles. The WAY she wrote it made the difference.
• Despite the success, Sarah found that it was harder and harder to write in her blog. She almost considered abandoning it, but her friends encouraged her to do a blog-writing challenge, promising that it would break her out of her block and help her ‘get her mojo back.’ She ended up doing the challenge her own way, one that did more than revive her blog. It shifted Sarah’s entire writing life.
• It would be easy to write about race issues from a safe, lukewarm perspective, but Sarah doesn’t. She writes from her own perspective, and her reasons will make you appreciate what she does even more. The most important part is the practical advice that’s part of everything she writes. Sarah is in it to improve problems, not just complain about them.
• It’s not just racial issues that Sarah covers; she also talks about women’s issues. Her thoughts on ‘educating’ women on how to be assertive are refreshing. She believes that women are already educated enough; it’s on those with privilege and in positions of power to educate themselves about how better to behave.
• Sarah has a profound impact on so many lives, and there are many who have had a profound effect on her. She shares stories of how she went to her mother’s grad school class during the 80s. Another positive force in Sarah’s life was her acting teacher, but the reason she took the class to begin with will make you smile. Finally, Sarah’s first boss was the one who modeled how a modern professional woman operates.
• True to form, Sarah leaves us with some very practical advice, both for HR and for educating ourselves to be better people as we go about our business. It’s this type of small, daily impact that can change the world.

People/Resources/Links Mentioned: 

Sarah Morgan LinkedIn

The Buzz on HR website

Sarah Morgan Twitter

The Buzz on HR Facebook

#BlackBlogsMatter on Twitter

Janine N. Truitt

Keirsten Greggs 

Ben Eubanks

2017 #BlackBlogsMatter Challenge initial post:

Are You Up for the #BlackBlogsMatter Challenge?

2018 #BlackBlogsMatter Challenge initial post:

#BlackBlogsMatter Challenge – Week 1 – Black Blogs STILL Matter

Learn more about the Let's Fix Work podcast with Laurie Ruettimann!

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How has your year been? Thankfully, 2022 has been a good year for me and my businesses thus far, and I'm really looking forward to what 2023 will bring as we continue to recover in many ways from the global pandemic, while also still dealing with the effects of that, and the changes – some better and some worse that have come as a result of that. Moving forward, I will be focusing on what's new and next, revising and updating things to better serve my clients and meet the needs of leaders out there who are preparing for the future of work.

Today, I’m sharing some of my recommendations for podcasts that I listen to as an avid podcast listener. These are podcasts that belong to a few categories including the future of work, human resources, speaking, leadership, business entrepreneurship, and general interest.

Show Highlights:

• Podcast and episode recommendations for the future of work
• Recommended shows on Human Resources
• Podcasts worth listening to in the Speaking category
• Business and Entrepreneurship podcast recommendations
• Other podcast recommendations in general

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Supporting Resources:

The Future of Work

WorkLife with Adam Grant: https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife

• Mark Cuban doesn't believe in following your passions: https://www.ted.com/podcasts/mark-cuban-doesn-t-believe-in-following-your-passions-transcript

Redefining Podcast HR: https://amplifytalent.com/podcast

• People First and Mission Always With NASA Chief Human Capital Officer Jane Datta: https://amplifytalent.com/podcast-episodes/putting-people-first-mission-always

Human Resources

All Hands Podcast: https://lattice.com/all-hands-podcast

• Adopting an Open Salary Model with Cuvva's Gemma Boulton: https://lattice.com/podcasts/gemma-boulton
• How to Create an Anti-Racist Workplace with James and Krista White: https://lattice.com/podcasts/james-krista-white

PunkRock HR: https://laurieruettimann.com/podcast/

• Evaluating The State of DEI With Zach Nunn: https://laurieruettimann.com/evaluating-the-state-of-dei/

HR Famous: https://hrfamous.libsyn.com/

• How to Make a Viral LinkedIn Post, Is Hiring Slowing Down?: https://hrfamous.libsyn.com/103-how-to-make-a-viral-linkedin-post-is-hiring-slowing-down

Speaking

The Wealthy Speaker Podcast with Jane Atkinson: https://speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

• Move Your Presentation From Good To Epic With Kelly Swanson (Part I) : https://speakerlauncher.com/move-your-presentation-from-good-to-epic-with-kelly-swanson-part-i/
• Move Your Presentation From Good To Epic With Kelly Swanson (Part II): https://speakerlauncher.com/move-your-presentation-from-good-to-epic-with-kelly-swanson-part-ii/

Mic Drop Podcast: https://micdroppodcast.com/

• How Two Experienced Meeting Planners Hire Speakers (ft. Debbie Lipsky & Jason Callori): https://micdroppodcast.com/episodes/how-two-experienced-meeting-planners-hire-speakers-ft-debbie-lipsky-jason-callori

The Speaker Lab with Grant Baldwin: https://thespeakerlab.com/about-us/

• How to Build Your Speaking Business and Not Just Get Gigs: https://thespeakerlab.com/410-how-to-build-your-speaking-business-not-just-get-gigs-with-david-avrin/

Speakernomics: https://nsaspeaker.org/benefit/speakernomics/

• Online Presentations with Robbie Samuels
• Make Your Presentations More Inclusive with Donna Mack

Business & Entrepreneurship

Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield: ​​https://www.amyporterfield.com/amy-porterfield-podcast/

• Becoming An Expert: How To Position Yourself As An Authority in Your Field: https://www.amyporterfield.com/2022/10/506/

Business Accelerator Podcast
https://businessaccelerator.com/podcast/

• 6 Essential Ingredients for Effective Strategic Planning: https://businessaccelerator.com/6-essential-ingredients-for-effective-strategic-planning/

The Gold Digger Podcast with Jenna Kutcher
https://jennakutcherblog.com/goal-digger-podcast/

• Jenna’s book: How Are You Really? by Jenna Kutcher: https://www.amazon.com/How-Are-You-Really-Living/dp/0063221942
• A Website Refresh for When You’re Short on Time: https://jennakutcherblog.com/websiterefresh/

The Influential Personal Brand Podcast: https://www.roryvaden.com/podcast

• The Fastest Way to Become a Paid Professional Speaker with Kindra Hall: https://brandbuildersgroup.com/podcast/ep-310-the-fastest-way-to-become-a-paid-professional-speaker-with-kindra-hall/

You Are The Brand Podcast: https://mikekim.com/show

• How to Maximize Your Mastermind Group: https://mikekim.com/yatb341/

General Interest

Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history

• The Mennonite National Anthem: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/the-mennonite-national-anthem

Rich Roll Podcast: https://www.richroll.com/podcast

• Mike Fremont: A Centenarian On Breaking World Records, Running At 100 & Thriving Beyond Expectations: https://www.richroll.com/podcast/mike-fremont-697/

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard: https://armchairexpertpod.com/

• Jimmy Fallon: https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/jimmy-fallon
• Flightless Bird: https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/fb-maths
• Armchaired & Dangerous: https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/ufos-lp8w3-678et 

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Mental health well-being is now at the forefront of what employees want and what employers are looking at. And more and more, we're now seeing that employees expect employers to be involved in their life outside of work.

As leaders, we need to be able to create a culture that provides psychological safety within the workplace if we don’t want to be a part of the statistics of people exiting the workplace at the speed of light.

In this episode, we're joined by Désirée Pascual, the Chief People Officer at Headspace Health, a digital mental health company. As a trained psychologist, Désirée specialized in organizational and group dynamics focusing on communication and conflict resolution. Following years of clinical practice, she moved on to HR leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente, Carrot Inc, ginger – and now, Headspace Health.

Informed by human-centered design principles and data-driven inquiry, Désirée is committed to curating joyful and resilient workplace cultures where employees are empowered to do their best work. Today, she shares great insights and practical action steps we can take as leaders to support our own mental health, and that of our employees.

Show Highlights:

• How life and work intersected during the pandemic
• Creating psychological safety in the workplace
• Designing mental health strategies for organizations
• How to spot burnout in your team and prevent it
• The definition of mindfulness and steps to creating a mindful culture
• Addressing the needs of your diverse employee population
• Investing in culturally competent mental health support for your employees
• How leaders can ​​help destigmatize mental health benefits in the workplace

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireepascual/ 
https://www.headspacehealth.com/

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When I think about people in my life who have truly had an impact on me, and have changed my life for the better, it’s a relatively small list. And my guest on Episode 56 of the Impact Makers Podcast - Mike Sipple, Jr. - is most definitely on that list, along with his father, Mike Sipple, Sr.

After leaving my last corporate job as an HR executive in late 2005, I knew I wanted to pursue a different path - and maybe even start my own business.

Thankfully, with the help of a great coach (who also happened to work in the firm owned by the Sipples), I was able to get some great advice by networking with a whole bunch of people who were much smarter than me.

Pretty much all of them didn’t feel that I was ready to start my own business, and many of them suggested that I find an organization where I could learn from someone who’d be willing to teach me how to develop the relationships necessary to grow my own business some day.

I’ll alway believe that there was a bit of divine intervention in my situation at that time, and that it wasn’t an accident that I ended up connecting with the good folks at Centennial.

After speaking with Mike’s dad - Mike Sipple, Sr. - he was kind enough to offer me a chance to join their well-respected executive search firm. He was willing to show me how to build relationships, and to develop business, if I was willing to do the work.

So I joined Centennial in early 2006, with the goal of learning from Mike Sr. - which I most certainly did. But there was also an added bonus with joining the Centennial team. I got to know, and work with Mike Sipple, Jr. as well. Mike was about 20 years younger than me, but already a powerhouse relationship builder, and doing great work as an executive search consultant for a variety of clients in our region, and beyond.

If you’d like to hear more about that story, and the Sipple’s influence in my life, I shared about it on Episode 7 - titled How I Became a Speaker and Entrepreneur. I’ll link to that episode in the show notes if you’ve not had a chance to listen to that yet.

I think you’ll benefit from learning more about Mike today, and I’d highly encourage you to follow him, as well as the work that his teams are doing. There are several ways to connect with Mike, and I’ve linked them all up in the show notes.

So without further ado, let me introduce you to my friend and mentor Mike Sipple, Jr.

Mike is President of the third-generation boutique executive search firm Centennial, Inc. and Co-Founder and CEO of the global leadership platform and consultancy, Talent Magnet Institute®.

As an advisor, writer, and public speaker on holistic leadership, inclusive and equitable workplaces, and how organizations can become a "talent magnet," Mike has supported leaders from all over the world for more than two decades in hiring the right talent, building inclusive and equitable teams, and developing holistic leaders who care about the impact of their leadership. 

As the host of the Talent Magnet Institute podcast, Mike shares conversations each week with leaders from around the world, with a focus on equipping leaders to succeed in relationships, work, community, and life.

Mike is married to his high school sweetheart, has three children, 13, 11, and 9, and both a Goldendoodle and Shih-tzu, who were both COVID-19 puppies, added over the last year of a global pandemic. Most evenings and weekends, Mike and his wife Amber can be found cheering for their kids at a basketball court, or a baseball field, or creating conversations with the global community on social media.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• How and when Mike got his start working in the family executive search business.
• What Mike’s Dad has taught him as a business leader, husband, and father.
• How listening to Centennial, Inc.’s customers has helped to shape the company’s focus and future, which is leadership succession, and building high performance teams.
• How executive search consultants begin the search for the right candidate for a position, and how leaders can position themselves to be found
• The best career advice that I’ve learned from Mike.
• How the Talent Magnet Institute came into existence, and what the purpose of the organization is.
• How Mike manages the many requests and inquiries from people both in his network, and those who are interested in connecting with him.
• What the future holds for Mike, his businesses, and his community of relationships.

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Mike Sipple, Jr.

Connect with Mike on most social platforms or through links at https://www.mikesipplejr.com

Centennial, Inc.

Talent Magnet Institute

Talent Magnet Institute podcast

Mike Sipple, Sr.

Susan Sipple

Goering Center for Family & Private Business

HR Social Hour Half Hour podcast

Impact Makers Podcast Episode 007 - How I Became a Speaker and Entrepreneur

Here are some awesome free resources to support you in leading well -> https://www.talentmagnetinstitute.com/resources

The team at Talent Magnet would also like to offer the Impact Makers community a 30-day $1 trial to become a talent magnet -

https://www.talentmagnetinstitute.com/trial

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Leadership is not just about the title or how many people you have under you. Many great leaders are fueled by their WHY. And so, it’s important, as leaders, to discover our WHY to ensure effective leadership. I’m excited to share a conversation with you today with someone who really understands what it means for leaders to create an impact at work and in life!  

Sonya Shelton is the Founder of Executive Leadership Consulting. She’s passionate about partnering with leaders and high achievers to create a clear vision, so they can build work environments where employees are fulfilled and completely committed to the organization’s success. 

Having been an executive, as well as an international speaker and consultant, Sonya knows how to tap into lesser-known, hidden practices that drive true leadership. She has captured many of her leadership tips and success stories in her bestselling book “You’re an Executive, But Are You a Leader?”   

Sonya believes that people with passion make any company better – in every way, and her WHY is to contribute to the success of leaders in order to create a bigger impact. Today, she shares a ton of great insights as well as some practical action steps we can take as leaders to craft a compelling vision, and successfully lead our teams and organizations in the future. 

Show Highlights:

• What makes the difference between an executive and a leader?

• Defining success at your company: The importance of clarifying your Vision

• How do organizations create a strong vision for the future during these times of fast-paced change?

• How discovering your WHY contributes to effective leadership.

• Practical steps you can take to discover your true WHY. 

• How strategy and culture work together to create success for a company.

• What are the reasons for the increase in employees experiencing stress and burnout at work?

• Red Thread Leadership: The “5 P” formula to grow as fast as your ambition

• How organizations can create a strong Vision in an ever-changing world, where the future is unknown.

• What leaders can do to create the biggest impact right now?

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Executive Leadership Consulting on Instagram

Sonya Shelton on LinkedIn

Executive Leadership Consulting on YouTube

You're an Executive But Are You a Leader?: The Executive’s Simple Guide to Creating, Communicating and Achieving the Vision by Sonya Shelton

The WHY Institute

Impact Makers podcast episode 049: Discovering the Hidden Forces That Drive You to Do Your Best Work With Todd Henry

Simon Sinek

Special Gift -> “How To Create Your Winning Dream Team” Masterclass

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Get ready for a conversation that might just change your life. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Tanvi Gautam, a renowned leadership development expert who's here to shift your perspective on leadership. In our chat, we'll dissect the core of leadership, providing you with practical strategies to boost your influence and legacy.

As we navigate a world rocked by global disruption, Dr. Gautam highlights how leadership is evolving and why it's critical to adopt new tools and resources. This episode is your guide to transforming this unique time into an opportunity to rethink your approach to work. We're going to break down the skills you need to thrive in a rapidly changing world, preparing you to rise above unforeseen challenges.

We're also going to dive into the concept of future fluidity. Dr. Gautam shares how to cultivate flexibility and resilience, essential tools for navigating an uncertain future. Plus, we explore the role technology plays in enhancing visibility and influence. And we don't forget the importance of rest and relaxation in the leadership journey. So tune in and join us for an enlightening chat with Dr. Gautam, designed to empower you on your leadership journey.

Show Highlights:

• The focus of Dr. Gautam’s work - creating unstoppable leaders who can help their companies upgrade in the new age of disruption.
• 4 skills that all leaders must develop to succeed in the future of work.
• Why the tools, resources, and mindsets that made leaders successful in the past, are not what will be needed in the emerging world.
• How viewing disruption and being disrupted as an invitation to reimagine and reinvent can create possibilities versus getting stuck or falling behind.
• But how has leadership changed in a post-pandemic world? 
• Why developing the skills of rest and recovery will be a competitive advantage for both leaders and organizations.
• The concept of “future fluidity”, and how developing this skill can help leaders to successfully navigate change and uncertainty.
• Dr. Gautam’s forthcoming book - Deep Collaboration - will explore the five crucial conversations leaders must have to enable collaboration across organizational silos and boundaries.

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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Dr. Tanvi Gautam - Website, LinkedIn, Twitter

Book — The Spark Lies Within: And other secrets of women leading inspired and authentic lives by Dr. Tanvi Gautam

WorkLife with Adam Grant Podcast: The Science of Recharging on Weekends and Vacations

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A career change is a huge thing that a lot of people are dealing with right now, whether they feel stuck in their current job or they just want to do something different that they enjoy. But how do you position yourself for the job that you want? 

As an employee, you've got to figure out how to get noticed to move your career ahead and make sure you're getting the interactions and relationships that you need. That being said, this is a two-way street. Leaders also need to figure out how to provide a safe space and environment for their people to connect, even remotely. 

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a recording of a conversation I had with Chris Villanueva when he invited me to podcast and chat about networking, relationship building, and how the changing world of work impacts both job seekers and people leaders.

Chris is the CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma, an online resume service that helps professionals rebrand themselves to land interviews for their dream jobs. Recently ranked by The Balance as the best resume service of 2022, Let’s Eat Grandma helps people during one of the most stressful areas of life – the job hunt. They’ve assisted over 7,000+ paying clients with their resumes, and hundreds of thousands more through their blog and the Career Warrior Podcast. 

Show Highlights:

• The future of work, and what both job seekers and HR leaders should be paying attention to
• The skills that will be most in demand in the workplace of the future
• Will working virtually affect your career negatively, versus being present in an office?
• Should job seekers try to negotiate remote work, if it’s not part of the job offer?
• How to properly build relationships and networks when many people are working remotely and networking less
• How to position yourself for new opportunities when you’re interested in making a career change
• The worst things job seekers do with their resumes that annoy HR and hiring managers

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People & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Workplace from Meta

https://www.workplace.com/future 

Let’s Eat Grandma Career Warrior Podcast

https://www.letseatgrandma.com/cwp/ 

Career Warrior Podcast #274 - The Future of Work for Job Seekers with Jennifer McClure

https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/career-warrior-podcast-274/ 

Let’s Eat Grandma | Best Resume Writing Service

https://www.letseatgrandma.com/ 

Chris Villanueva LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/ 

“The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich” by Tim Ferriss

https://amzn.to/3MtaCEA 

“Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World” by Gary Vaynerchuk

https://amzn.to/3T9l8Tt 

Julie Turney / HR@Heart Consulting Inc.

https://hratheart.co/%23about 

Personal Brand Workbook

https://jennifermcclure.net/personal-brand-workbook/

Steve Browne

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveb5/

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I’ve had the best job in the world for over 10 years now - where I have the privilege of speaking on stages and in training rooms to groups of leaders around the world about how to increase their influence, focus strategically, and make a positive impact at work and in life.

When I stepped out on my own in 2010 to start my business, I had a little bit of experience, a healthy dose of confidence, and a whole lot of hope that I could build the relationships, and create impactful presentations that would result in a successful speaking business.

But like a lot of things in my life where I tend to jump off the cliff first, and then think about my parachute later, I wasn’t fully prepared for what it would take to find my lane, to determine how to set my speaking fees, or how to become a recognized expert.

So, queue admission into the school of hard knocks, where I’ve gained quite an education along the way, and as a result, have ultimately managed to build a business and life that I truly love.

Last year, my friend Dr. Daniel Crosby - who is a great public speaker himself, and was a also my guest on episode 14 of the Impact Makers Podcast, where he talked about understanding human behavior to do well, do good and do you - asked if I would join him on his Standard Deviations podcast to talk about what it takes to create great presentations -- and if you’re into that kind of thing, how to actually get paid to speak, which is one of the most frequently asked questions we both receive.

Over a year later, the content of our conversation is still accurate and timely, and I continue to hear from people in Dr. Crosby’s audience who have found it helpful. So I asked him if I could share it with you today, and if you’re interested in crafting great presentations, and/or getting paid to speak, I think you’ll find it helpful.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• My path from HR executive to professional speaker, and why I felt like I needed at least 20 years of work experience before starting.
• How giving away 10% of my time to help others helped me to get started as a speaker, and discover the work that I truly loved.
• My personal recipe for crafting a great presentation.
• What comedians and preachers can teach us about giving great presentations.
• What adult learning theory tells us about what makes for a good speech.
• Strategies for determining your speaking fee, what can happen if your price is too low, and how to get paid more.
• Three books that I recommend for speakers to help with picking a lane, determining your pricing strategy, and building a memorable brand.
• What Dr. Crosby did that 10x’d his speaking revenue.
• 3 concrete steps to take to build a profitable speaking business.

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

FREE RESOURCE: 10 Tips To BUILD YOUR BRAND and LAND Gigs as a Speaker!

Dr. Daniel Crosby LinkedIn

Dr. Daniel Crosby Twitter

Standard Deviations Podcast

Impact Makers Podcast Episode 014: Understanding Human Behavior to Do Well, Do Good and Do You with Dr. Daniel Crosby

Standard Deviations Podcast Episode 14: Jennifer McClure - On Becoming a Public Speaker

Centennial, Inc.

Mike Sipple, Sr.

Michelle Cushatt

Million Dollar Speaking: The Professional's Guide to Building Your Platform by Alan Weiss

Million Dollar Consulting: The Professional's Guide to Growing a Practice by Alan Weiss

Ryan Estis

Jane Atkinson

The Wealthy Speaker 2.0: The Proven Formula for Building Your Successful Speaking Business by Jane Atkinson

Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World by Michael Hyatt

Laurie Ruettimann

Jon Acuff

Toastmasters International

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Steve Browne is a connector in every sense of the word. From a young age, he’s always felt at home ‘swimming in people.’ Today, Jennifer and Steve discuss what makes him a connector, and some of the unique insights he has as a leader and impact maker, including his involvement with the Society for Human Resource Management. Do you want to be the type of leader whose employees love them, and whose businesses thrive because of it? Find out how in today’s episode.

• Steve talks about how his mother’s suggestion took him from studying engineering into a more people-centric profession. When he’s with people, Steve feels like he’s home, right where he needs to be. He shares a funny story about college, where his classmates voted that he should be… you’ll never guess.
• You know how some people have ‘rules’ before they let you into their lives? Steve doesn’t, and he shares his philosophy on being an open book, and how it’s helped him make an impact on others.
• One of the big obstacles to leadership is when a person is an introvert. Jennifer asks the tough question: how can an introvert lead other people? Can they do it effectively? Steve believes so, and his ideas about introverts being stronger leaders might surprise you.
• Steve shares a harsh truth about being in the people management sector. However, if you’ve ever been an employee with a bad manager, you’ll be nodding your head along with him. He explains what it takes to be a great leader. Part of it has to do with understanding that ‘a tiger never changes his stripes’ and learning to work with those stripes.
• Kathy Coleman impacted Steve in a very deep way. She taught Steve that valuing the whole person matters more than only valuing what they bring to work. How do you allow your employees to grow personally, and how does that make them better employees?
• Years ago, one of Steve’s peers gave him a bit of advice that hasn’t left him, and it was delivered with a pointed finger to the chest. It began with Steve complaining endlessly about an organization. It ended with him leading that organization and creating a legacy that fulfills him to this day. The story will inspire you.
• Steve’s final lesson comes from his daughter’s basketball coach. What she did when his daughter didn’t make the team impacted Steve and changed his entire thought process for making people feel valued in all types of organizations. It’s a lesson that you can take with you, too.

Get in touch with Steve:

LinkedIn

Twitter: @sbrownehr

http://sbrownehr.com/

Book: HR on Purpose: Developing Deliberate People Passion

Do you want to spend your personal and professional time making a lasting impact on others? Do you want to be the kind of leader that people love? Subscribe today and we will bring you new ways to change the world every single week.

Today, we have a truly fascinating guest: Rob Lawless. Rob is on a mission to meet 10,000 people and he's spending one hour with each one of them. You heard it right! The tales from his journey are truly inspiring and filled with insights that you don't want to miss.

Rob has managed to catch the attention of big names like The Kelly Clarkson Show and has even delivered speeches across the globe. Through this mission, he has underlined the remarkable power of human connection. As we dive deeper into his journey, we discuss how the dynamics of social media have transformed since he began his quest.

From the moment he received a pivotal rejection email to when he signed a contract to speak in Bangalore, India, Rob's story is a testament to resilience and perseverance. More than just meeting people, he's been constructing a unique FRIEND Framework that includes family, relationships, industry, entertainment, needs, and dreams. Every interaction he has is an experience, an opportunity to make a connection more meaningful.

Rob's project goes beyond just meeting people, though. He sheds light on crucial aspects of life like grief awareness and talks about how his mission has helped him achieve his life goals. 

So sit back, relax and let's journey together into a world of authentic human connections and amplified influence!

Show Highlights:

• Rob's unique idea in 2015 to spend one hour one-on-one with 10,000 different people and how it started as a project and turned into a career.
• Why Rob doesn't call meetings with new friends "interviews", and what his goal is for each conversation.
• How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Rob's ‘Meet 10,000 New Friends’ project, and how those changes opened up the opportunity to meet more new people.
• How a suggestion from one of Rob's new friends regarding public speaking has turned into a profitable revenue stream, and also a future book.
• Rob’s FRIEND framework that he teaches to help people engage in meaningful conversations, and unpack other people's stories.
• What the project has taught Rob about gratitude and the value of human connection.
• Who is the ideal person that Rob would like to meet, and will they be number 10k?
• How long will it take for Rob to complete his mission of making 10,000 new friends?

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Rob Lawless - LinkedIn, Instagram, Rob’s 10k Friends website, Rob Lawless speaking website

Jennifer / Rob 10k Friends Conversation Recap on Instagram 

Thom Monahan

Michelle Poler - Keynote Speaker

Humans of New York

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Are HR leaders the only leaders in an organization who can (or should) lead with a people first approach?

My guest in today's episode - Steve Browne - doesn't think so! Steve has been my friend and mentor for over 20 years now, and he's also a constant source of encouragement, wise counsel, connections and smiles for leaders around the world through his work as an HR executive, a board member of the largest HR association in the world, his popular blog (Everyday People), and his best-selling books (HR on Purpose !! and HR Rising !!).

Steve is well-known for his high-energy and positive approach to people leadership, and in this episode, we chat about:

• What it's been like to be an HR leader at an organization during a global pandemic, and the key approach all leaders must take in times of crisis.
• The importance of building meaningful relationships to be able to lead effectively.
• The shifts that are still to come in the workplace, and what leaders should be doing now to prepare themselves and their organizations.
• Why Steve wrote his first best-selling book - HR on Purpose !! - and what compelled him to write his latest book - HR Rising !!
• How telling stories helps leaders to get their ideas and messages heard.
• Why a people-first approach is key for all types of leaders, not just those who work in human resources.

And so much more!

People & Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Impact Makers Episode 003 – The Heart of Human Resources with Steve Browne - https://jennifermcclure.net/2018/03/15/impact-makers-episode-3-effective-people-management-with-steve-browne/ 
Steve Browne blog - http://sbrownehr.com/ 
Steve Browne LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveb5/ 
Steve Browne Twitter - https://twitter.com/sbrownehr 
HR On Purpose !! Developing Deliberate People Passion - https://amzn.to/31H6hHU 
HR Rising !! From Ownership to Leadership - https://amzn.to/2GfH6Eb 
Bob Goff - https://bobgoff.com/ 
Lars Schmidt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsschmidt/ 
Exclamation Mark book - https://amzn.to/3lylHGo 

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Join me and my BFF, Laurie Ruettimann, as we discuss the topic of how generative AI tools can aid in content creation. We share our personal experiences with these tools and how they are saving us precious time and adding immense value to our work. Listen in as we unpack the different user types of AI: creators who leverage it for automation and editors who utilize AI to refine existing work.

Next, Laurie and I explore the potential of AI in personal and professional communication. We discuss the use of generative AI tools for writing emails, newsletters, and even crafting professional messages. Discover how the right prompts can yield better results and the ways we can communicate effectively with AI. Don't miss out on the insights we offer on how to get the best results from your AI tool!

In the latter part of our conversation, we focus on the power of AI in enhancing our creativity and decision-making processes. We talk about how these tools suggest ideas we may not have thought of, and how they can be used without interfering with the creative process. Finally, we share our vision for the future of generative AI tools and how they will continue to shape our lives. Tune in to get a sneak peek into the future of AI in content creation and editing!

Show Highlights:

• Jennifer's exploration of idea development and content fine-tuning using ChatGPT.
• Laurie's application of ChatGPT for email content refinement and editing.
• Laurie's perspective on the two distinctive user categories of generative AI tools.
• The benefits of employing AI as a content editor or copywriter.
• The utilization of AI tools for idea generation and brainstorming.
• Understanding the learning and retention process of ChatGPT, and the reality of training it to emulate a writer's unique voice.
• Our comparative analysis of ChatGPT and Google Bard - which one is superior?
• The importance of avoiding over-complicated prompts when working with AI tools.
• Our views on the balance between human creativity and AI assistance.

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Laurie Ruettimann - website, LinkedIn, Instagram

Punk Rock HR / Corporate Drinker podcast

ChatGPT

Google Bard

Vadim Liberman

Impact Makers podcast episode 036:  The Random Show — Conversations with My BFF Laurie Ruettimann 

Betting on You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career by Laurie Ruettimann 

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What does it take to unlock your true confidence and become the best version of yourself? The answer may lie in your personal style. Our guest Melanie Lippman, an image coach and personal branding expert, shares her journey from the luxury fashion industry to empowering women leaders by defining their unique style.

We dive into the power of developing a positive mindset about our bodies and finding the clothes that work best for us. Melanie reveals how fashion can be a combination of math and science, but with the right formula, your look can be both comfortable and powerful. We also explore the unique challenges that women face in the corporate environment and how clothing can be used to either play bigger or look more approachable.

Don't miss Melanie's insights on building a versatile and intentional wardrobe to reinforce your personal brand, as well as tips on finding a balance between your authentic style and workplace expectations. Listen in to level up your style game, make a lasting impact, and show up as your most powerful self.

Even though Melanie works primarily with women, her systems and approach – to create a wardrobe that makes you feel confident and reinforces your personal brand – make sense for everyone in the workplace. 

In today’s episode, Melanie and I will chat about how important it is to develop a positive mindset about your own body, and the clothes that work best for who you are today, as well as how you can discover your own personal style and the powerful impact that can have on your confidence and success. 

Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode:

• Our clothes significantly influence our confidence and how we show up in various situations, so by understanding our personal style, we can feel empowered and in control of our wardrobe choices.
• How your style and clothing choices can impact and strengthen your personal brand.
• Overcoming negative mindsets around clothing and shopping experiences, and challenging limiting beliefs to embrace a new perspective.
• How to develop a personal formula for dressing with impact, so you can show up with confidence. 
• The importance of understanding your own body shape, and finding clothes that work for you in the present moment, rather than waiting for a future weight loss journey. 
• How to adapt style for professional settings, and address some of the different expectations and challenges faced by women in corporate environments. 
• The importance of finding a balance between feeling confident and comfortable in your attire. 
• Why it does not have to cost you a fortune to restyle yourself, or to update your wardrobe.

People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Melanie Lippman 

Website: https://www.melanielippman.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanielippman/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/showupandbeseennow 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UB93Mi3JYvu4vSjLyILkw 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/personalstylistmelanielippman/ 

Free Online Masterclass for those who are ready to break out of their style rut

https://www.melanielippman.com/stand-out-style-1 

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The old adage that preaches “to follow your dreams” might seem outdated in today’s precarious working world but get ready to meet a visionary that’s turning fantasy into reality. In this episode, Jennifer talks with Mary Miller, the CEO of a Cincinnati-based janitorial services company called Jancoa, and about their pioneering Dream Manager Program — and how to create a genuine culture of caring is a serious game changer for both employees and employers.

• First things first: Who is Mary Miller and what brought her to where she is today? The short answer? Herself! Tune in to hear more about how Mary went from being a bankrupt twice-divorced single mom with two kids to being the CEO and primary shareholder of Jancoa.
• When it comes to living a journey like Mary’s, there are lessons around every corner. Mary talks about what she learned from her past and how she applied it to her future.
• Here’s a taste of Mary’s philosophy of work: instead of keeping a laser focus on the task at hand and the money, making space for recognizing opportunities will take you to the next step.
• Mary brings her wealth of experience to her coaching with Strategic Coach, where she works with business owners and entrepreneurs. When talking to her clients about keeping an eye out for opportunity and growth, she uses a question developed by one of Strategic Coach’s founders Dan Sullivan: “If we were sitting here a year from now, what would have to happen for you to be really happy with your progress?”
• For Mary, intentionality in not only goal-setting but reflection that can give you the breathing room to check in with yourself and your efforts — and adjust if necessary. Mary sets aside one day per quarter to reflect on the last 90 days, specifically to track down lessons that can be applied in the future.
• How did The Dream Manager Program start at Jancoa? Mary talks about how the idea for the program sprouted out of their efforts to retain employees after chronic turnover problems.
• After meeting the best-selling author Matthew Kelly, Mary and her husband Tony – the founder of Jancoa – told him their story. Their program served as the backbone of the business fable featured in The Dream Manager book.
• For many of Jancoa’s employees, their dreams were about uplifting their family and future generations to come. Mary talks about how enabling this kind of success amounts to a culture-shifting endeavor.
• Let’s talk metrics: with their Dream Manager Program, Mary and Tony set out to create a workplace that makes people want to stick around. Mary discusses the results of those efforts from a business perspective.
• Thanks to the Dream Manager Program, there are countless success stories that come out of Jancoa. Mary shares some of the highlights with us and talks about how as the business grew, the formal Program has transformed into a broader culture of caring that consistently attracts quality employees.
• Now that the second generation is overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company, Mary now travels for speaking engagements and coaching workshops. She talks about how her role as a CEO has her more occupied with questions of long-term vision and workplace philosophy than ever before.
• Mary recently published a book about the backstory of The Dream Manager Program called Changing Direction: 10 Choices that Impact Your Dreams by Mary Miller. She talks about the first point: you’ll never get anywhere if you can’t learn to embrace change.
• So what’s next for Mary Miller? She talks about her speaking work and her own dreams to transform the lives of others and make an even bigger positive impact in the world. Mary also gives us some tips and links for resources to follow.

Resources & Links:

Mary Miller LinkedIn

Mary Miller Twitter

Mary Miller - Speaking

Strategic Coach – Mary Miller

Jancoa

The Dream Manager Program at Jancoa (Program)

Floyd Consulting

The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly (Book)

Changing Direction: 10 Choices that Impact Your Dreams by Mary Miller

Mike Sipple, Sr.

BucketList.org

Impact Makers Episode 1 - What Does It Mean To Be An Impact Maker?

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Are you ready to meet the Oprah of HR? On today's episode of Impact Makers, Jennifer sits down with the infamous HR wizard, Kris Dunn. He is the founder of two popular blogs The HR Capitalist and Fistful of Talent and is also the CHRO of Kinetix, an Atlanta-based recruiting, RPO and HR consulting firm.

• Where does the story of Kris Dunn start? Kris talks about his rural Missouri roots, the value of his basketball coaching experience, and the general arc of his career that led him to the HR world.
• For Kris, working in HR was where everything finally clicked into place. Jennifer asks Kris about how and why he knew that HR was the place for him. He shares with the audience the importance of mentorship that helped him find his path, and provides some practical advice on how to take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves.
• At this point in his career, the Monday-to-Friday thoughts of Kris Dunn are read far and wide. But it wasn’t always so: Kris shares what spurred him to enter the world of blogging and what the early days were like before The HR Capitalist and Fistful of Talent started gaining traction.
• As one of the first well-known HR bloggers, Kris is known for his conversational tone, fun references, and an impressive 5-day-a-week schedule. Jennifer asks him how this consistency has played into the success of his blogging and writing endeavors.
• If you can manage to build and maintain a following of readers like Kris has, the potential for meeting new people and finding new opportunities skyrockets. Jennifer and Kris talk about the various relationships – both personal and professional – that have come about through blogging, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Kris talks about how his blogging fit into his career at different points in his life.
• Is being an entrepreneur all it’s cracked up to be? Jennifer asks Kris about his feelings around entrepreneurship as someone who might not have founded a company, but had invested his family’s future in an existing business.
• No one starts or becomes a partner in a company just for the hell of it. Kris talks about a couple of the items on his entrepreneurial bucket list that he has been able to cross off while working at Kinetix.
• With all the blogging that Kris has done over the years, it seems like there is a collection of books just waiting to be written. Jennifer asks Kris about the possibility of writing a book in the future, his Boss Leadership Training materials notwithstanding. Jennifer and Kris also talk about their experiences as facilitators of the Boss Leadership Training.
• As an HR, recruiting and training professional, Kris has met all kinds of people in all kinds of fields. He passes on some advice for how to make an impression and build up your career in today’s working world. Here’s one for the road: Keep detailed records of your project work – professional or otherwise – and always be ready to bring it to the table to make a lasting impression.

Resources & Links:

Kris Dunn / The HR Capitalist

Kris Dunn LinkedIn

Kris Dunn Twitter

Kris Dunn Instagram

Kris Dunn Facebook

Fistful of Talent blog

Kinetix

Shannon Russo

Boss Leadership Training

Laurie Ruettimann

Impact Makers Episode 2 - The Thriving Contrarian With Laurie Ruettimann

William Tincup

Impact Makers Episode 5 - Radical Candor In Marketing With William Tincup

Tim Sackett

The Talent Fix: A Leader’s Guide To Recruiting Great Talent

Impact Makers Episode 15 - Rewire Yourself For Growth With Tim Sackett

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Check out another trailblazing HR powerhouse!

HR expert Laurie Ruettiman hosts a podcast called Let’s Fix Work where she speaks with a diverse array of people about how to change the way we think and work for the better. 

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Today on the podcast, I’m chatting with Derik Clark, a human resources leader and recently retired Army counterintelligence agent who has a passion for teaching others about the power of nonverbal communication. 

Derik is a US Army veteran with 22 years of service, who specialized in counterintelligence investigations and intelligence informant operations. 

Through those responsibilities, he became a subject matter expert in body language assessments and high-stakes interviewing in threatening environments, and he’s taught those skills to thousands of US soldiers in both the official Army counterintelligence school, as well as in live environment military operations.

Derik founded Bodysights body language training to help leaders and organizations to notice key nonverbals during interviews, client interactions, investigations, performance reviews, and negotiations.

In our discussion today, we’ll talk about the importance of reading and understanding body language and the impact it can have in various contexts, as well as how understanding these concepts can help leaders to foster stronger relationships, make better-informed decisions, and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics more effectively. 

Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode:

• The power of nonverbal communication and its impact on human interactions.
• The limitations of relying solely on body language for determining truthfulness and the importance of considering other factors.
• How social distancing and the shift to more digital communication have impacted our ability to read body language and facial expressions, which helps us to perceive comfort levels and emotions.
• Why demonstrating empathy is the key to deepening connection, and encouraging open and honest discussions.
• The value of training to develop effective nonverbal observation skills and categorizing comfort levels.
• The importance of considering diverse factors like neurodivergence, cultural differences, upbringing, and personal trauma when assessing body language, especially in job interviews or other stressful situations.
• Enhancing hiring decisions, employee investigations, and communication skills through improved body language understanding.
• The practical applications of nonverbal communication in business contexts

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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Derik Clark

Website: https://bodysights.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derik-clark 

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Discover the power of creative problem-solving! In today’s episode, we’re bringing in an expert in creative problem-solving and creating cultures of innovation. Ellia Harris works with managers, business owners, and their teams to get them out of habitual thinking, so they can find creative solutions that they couldn’t see before. 

The creator of Light Bulb Thinking™, Ellia has over a decade’s experience in organizational training. Her own experience as a manager seeking a creative approach to leadership has led to her expertise in using creative thinking as the fastest route to becoming an effective leader of a high-performing team – which, in a time when we all need to be at the top of our game, is more crucial than ever.

Ellia is a timely reminder that everyone has the capacity for creative thinking and creative problem-solving – and thinking differently about some of the challenges that you’re facing may be the best way to identify the solution that you need to move forward.

Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode:

• What is creative problem-solving?
• Ellia’s Light Bulb Thinking framework for creative problem solving: planning, ideating, choosing, and then implementing or innovating.
• The four categories of creative thinking tools for when you're ideating: Re-expression, Revolution, Random Links, and Related Words.
• Why many of us struggle with being creative, and how we can overcome how our brains are naturally designed to work
• How AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard can be used to fuel creativity — and how they should not be used
• Ellia’s passion for helping young people to develop leadership and creative problem-solving skills

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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Ellia Harris LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliaharris 

Contact Ellia - Hello@ThePotentialCenter.com 

The Potential Center Website - https://ThePotentialCenter.com 

The Potential Center on Facebook - https://www.Facebook.com/ThePotentialCenter 

The Potential Center on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePotentialCenter 

Light Bulb Moments™ online course - https://tpc-school.thinkific.com/courses/light-bulb-moments 

Winner's Mindset: Peak Performance Strategies for Success (contributor) - https://amzn.to/3DRtV6O 

Impact Makers podcast episode 067: How to Make Work Suck Less By Making It Fun with Jeff Harry - https://jennifermcclure.net/2022/10/20/how-to-make-work-suck-less-by-making-it-fun-with-jeff-harry/ 

Impact Makers podcast episode 084: Poetry, Hip Hop, and HR: Creativity and Leading in the Future of Work With Arend Boersema - https://jennifermcclure.net/2023/07/21/poetry-hip-hop-and-hr/ 

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I really enjoy reading blog posts and listening to podcasts from leaders who share some of their favorite tools and resources for productivity, running their business, or just cool apps that they use. I'm always on the hunt for better ways of doing things. Really, it's a great way to discover new tools that I want to check out or to learn to use a tool differently. Well, with that in mind, I’ve got a special treat for you. In this episode, I share fifteen of my favorite apps and tools. 

I’ll cover tools for productivity and efficiency, communication and community, financial tools and data storage, plus everything in between. Some of the tools and apps I mention in this episode may not be new to you. But some of them are just so good, I had to share them with you.  And hey, maybe I'm using them in a different way than you are or maybe you've heard of them before, but you haven't tried them out yet. Either way, I think you'll find something new in this list that can make your life better or easier. Enjoy!

Show Highlights:

• My favorite productivity and efficiency tools, including my preferred calendar for time management and scheduling
• Some of my preferred communication and community tools, including Zoom (plus why I think Zoom is a great tool for international calls)
• Tools to help you manage social networks, like Meet Edgar which is a really robust social media management tool that makes it easy to schedule and automate content on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
• The importance of protection against computer data loss, plus my favorite backup tool, Backblaze
• Financial tools and apps and how Freshbooks can help you organize invoices and business expenses

Resources:

Grab Episode 35’s Free PDF Toolkit

Productivity & Efficiency

1. Google Calendar – my preferred calendar tool for time management and scheduling

2. Calendly - a scheduling software that aims to save time, accelerate sales, and improve service quality. It eliminates the old school way of using email and phone tags for scheduling appointments, calls, interviews, demos, and more.

3. Nozbe – a “productivity system” to guide people on the path to getting things done and communicating effectively.  Nozbe aims to help people work more efficiently so that they gain more time for whom and what they love.

4. Full Focus Planner –  a physical Planner that “ends the tyranny of the never-ending to-do list by helping you focus on what matters most.”

Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt

Communication and Community:

5. Zoom - communications software that combines phone and video conferencing for online meetings and calls, as well as webinar capabilities.

6. LinkedIn – launched in May 2003. I joined on May 12, 2006, and I’m member number 5,852,039. LinkedIn currently has over 610 million members.

How to find your LinkedIn member number

7. Twitter / TweetDeck – Twitter was launched on March 21, 2006, and I joined Twitter on March 25, 2008. I'm  user number 14,221,435. There are now over 330 million Twitter accounts out there, and some actually belong to real people.

How to find your Twitter user number

How to find your old/first tweets

8. MeetEdgar (ed.gr/vfvy3) - MeetEdgar is a social media management tool that makes it easy to schedule and automate content on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Computer Things and Data Storage:

9. Evernote - Evernote is an app designed for note taking, organizing, task management, and archiving. Examples: save blog posts and articles, take notes on calls, save documents, save pictures of important documents, passwords in an encrypted file, etc.

10. Dropbox – Offers storage of files “in the cloud,” and synchronizes my files across all of my devices. There is a free version, which I used for a year, and I now pay for the Professional plan – which is probably overkill, but for something as important as “my entire business,” it’s worth it. I pay $199.00 per year for 3 Terabytes of storage.

11. Google Drive - a file storage and synchronization service developed by Google.

12. Backblaze - An online backup tool that allows both PC and Mac users to back up their data to offsite data centers. It provides full protection against data loss and (most importantly) recovering all of your files in case your computer is lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised.

13. Clean My Mac – is a Mac cleaner app that cleans and optimizes my Mac. It frees up space, uninstalls unwanted apps, speeds up my Mac, and helps me to stay malware-free.

Financial Tools:

14. Mint – Mint is a free, safe, and simple budget tool. I use it to track my spending, savings, investments, and more. I use Mint to track my personal finances, my personal business finances, and the finances for DisruptHR – that’s three separate accounts.

15. Freshbooks - is a cloud-based accounting application that I use to send invoices to clients. It also tracks expenses, and allows me to upload receipt copies to expenses, which then allows me to add those expenses (with copies of receipts) to my invoices. So much easier than hauling receipts back to the office, making copies, and attaching those to invoices to mail to clients.

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, and if you go through them to make a purchase I’ll earn a commission. Keep in mind that I only link to products or companies because of their quality, or my personal experience with them, and not because of any commissions I receive from your purchases.

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Bruce Waller is VP of Corporate Relocation for Armstrong Relocation and Companies. He is the author of the books, Find Your Lane and Milemarkers, and he is a good friend of mine. He recently reached out to me to get coaching advice about how to choose speaking topics and ideas for creating great presentations and slide decks. I asked him if he'd be willing to allow me to record our conversation to share on this podcast. He graciously agreed. 

The most frequently asked question that I get is, “How do I become a speaker?” While I've written blog posts on the subject, been interviewed on other peoples’ podcasts and shared about the beginnings of my own journey as a professional speaker in this podcast, there's always more to learn. Everyone is at a different place in their speaking career. And no matter where you are in your career, questions are bound to come up. Such was the case for Bruce. 

My hope is that by listening to our coaching session, you will garner some takeaways of your own.  We explore ideas like developing speaking topics to share on a stage in front of an audience, or simply communicating your ideas at work and in life. 

Show Highlights:

• Some strategies and recommendations to decide on topics for speaking
• Think about what you know, and what you already have to say, and then tailor your presentations to your audience
• My process for creating a speaking presentation + 3 different types of presentations you can utilize
• Some "go to" resources for presentation images and tips for making your slides ‘shine’
• The importance of identifying who your people are,who is the audience that needs to hear your message, what the audience needs, and how you can fulfill that need
• Advantages of being a published author 

Resources:
King University

Jennifer’s Speaking Schedule

Jennifer's Free Speaking Guide: 10 Tips to Build Your Brand and Land Gigs as a Speaker

Unsplash

Adobe Stock Images

Flickr

The 9 Faces of HR: A Disruptor's Guide to Mastering Innovation and Driving Real Change by Kris Dunn

Kary Oberbrunner's Igniting Souls Conference

Mike Kim's Influence & Impact Conference

ERE Recruiting Conferences

SHRM Annual Conference 

Emerald City Productions

Learn More About Bruce:

Bruce Waller

Find Your Lane: Change your GPS, Change your Career by Bruce W Waller

MILEMARKERS: A 5 Year Journey by Bruce W Waller

Find Your Lane: Change Your GPS & Drive With Purpose! | Bruce Waller | DisruptHR Talks

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On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure

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Today’s guest on the podcast is my friend Kendra Ramirez.

Kendra is a well-respected entrepreneur who is a Women of Influence Award Winner, and a recipient of the John Barrett Entrepreneur Vision Award. She’s also been honored as the Cincy Chic Woman of the Year, an American Marketing Association Marketing Legend, and was a finalist for the Social Media Innovator of the Year.

Since 2005, Kendra and her team at the Kendra Ramirez Digital Agency have helped hundreds of organizations to leverage digital technologies to build relationships, brand themselves, generate sales leads, and attract talent. In 2018, Kendra also founded Reset, a mindset community that helps people to move from fear and anxiety to joy and gratitude.

Kendra and I both live in Cincinnati, and we started our entrepreneurial journeys at about the same time - around 2006 - and would see each other periodically at conferences and events, where we were both speaking about using LinkedIn, social media, networking, and a whole lot of topics that people were interested in during that time, in order to grow their businesses and careers.

And while I’ve always admired Kendra for the work that she’s done, and the reputation that she’s built, I’ve been curious about some of the shifts I’ve seen her making over the last couple of years related to building a healthy and positive mindset.

So I invited her to join me today to share more about her journey through personal and business successes and setbacks that led her to seek out a mindset coach in order to overcome some of the limiting beliefs that were holding her back.

Since we’ve all had our lives disrupted by recent events related to the global COVID-19 pandemic, I think that Kendra’s recommendations for establishing and maintaining a positive mindset will be helpful to you, just as it was for me. 

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• After reviewing the business plan for her first training and speaking business in 2005, three business coaches told Kendra that she should not start the business. But she was passionate about the work, and believed in herself, so she did it anyway.
• How the great recession of 2008 / 2009 forced Kendra to go back to working for someone else, in order to keep her dreams and her company alive.
• Times of struggle are often times of growth, and what Kendra learned during the difficult times helped her to restart and refocus her business in a way that better served her customers.
• How hiring a mindset coach 3 years ago helped Kendra to unlock her potential, learn to trust herself again, and address limiting beliefs that she’s held since childhood.
• Kendra’s second business - a mindset and coaching community called Reset - helps others unlock their potential, and not struggle for as long as she did.
• What have you learned during this time of global crisis and change that you will take forward into the future?
• Two actions you can take to begin to work on your mindset, and establish a positive foundation.

People & Resources Mentioned in this episode:

Kendra Ramirez LinkedIn

Kendra Ramirez Twitter

Kendra Ramirez Instagram

Kendra Ramirez Facebook

Kendra Ramirez Digital Agency

Reset Mindset Community

Virtual Reset mindset conference - October 1, 2020

Danyetta Najoli

Mary Miller

Changing Direction: 10 Choices that Impact Your Dreams by Mary Miller & Dustin S. Klein

LaMarque Ward

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Sometimes, I have the honor of being a guest on other podcasts or webinars, where I’m typically asked to share about one or more of the topics that I’m passionate about, including leadership, speaking, and personal branding. And today, I’m sharing one of those recent conversations with you.

Shortly after the world changed for us all as a result of a global pandemic, my friend,  Erich Kurschat - who is the owner of Harmony Insights LLC, as well as the founder of an inclusive mastermind community called HRHotSeat - started scheduling half hour conversations over the lunch hour with people in his network to be intentional about connecting, and also to stay inspired in order to do his best work.

Back in June of 2020, I joined Erich for one of these lunch date conversations, where we chatted about the importance of personal branding for leaders at all levels, why introverts do not get a pass when it comes to personal branding, and how you can grow and develop your personal brand without having to be a speaker, a blogger, or an online influencer.

I asked Erich if I could share the conversation with you, and he graciously agreed. So I hope that you enjoy it, and get a few takeaways from it that you can apply to your career. And if you do, I’d love for you to share those with me on your favorite social media platform, using the hashtag #ImpactMakersPodcast.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• The importance of having a personal brand and being known for something / your expertise / doing great work.
• The need to embrace your position as a leader - regardless of your position in an organization.
• Why introverts do not get a pass when it comes to networking and Personal Branding.
• Why you shouldn’t get hung up on the term “Personal branding”. Yes, it’s marketing, but truly it’s about becoming known, so you can be discovered for opportunities.
• Growth and impact comes from challenging yourself and doing hard things
• Does personal branding extend outside of your professional life?
• Ways to develop and build a strong Personal Brand beyond becoming a speaker or having your own blog.
• How my journey to become a professional speaker began with teaching what I knew – even if it wasn’t something that I was passionate about.

People & Resources Mentioned in this episode:

HRHotSeat Mastermind Community

Harmony Insights

Harmony Insights Lunch Dates

Erich Kurschat LinkedIn

Steve Browne

HR On Purpose !! Developing Deliberate People Passion - by Steve Browne

HR Rising !! From Ownership to Leadership - by Steve Browne

Kary Oberbrunner

Impact Makers Podcast Episode 9 — Prison to Plan to Payoff: Becoming an Entrepreneur with Kary Oberbrunner

Storybrand – Clarify Your Message

Donald Miller

DisruptHR

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As we're coming to 2023, what are the things you want to start, stop, and continue doing? Make this a part of your goal-setting process. One my previous mistakes was I didn't set up any concrete plans to actually make my goals happen – which is a 100% recipe for failure. Therefore, it’s important to take time to reflect and look back on maybe what's working, what's not working, and what's missing in your business.

In this episode, I’m going to share with you FIVE things that I plan to start, stop, and continue doing in 2023, as I begin to prepare myself to set goals and have a successful new year. Hopefully, this will encourage you to do the same as part of your goal-setting process as well.

Show Highlights:

Start

• Goal setting and tracking
• Daily planning/time blocking/using Trello
• Prioritizing learning/professional development
• Investing in my relationships
• Scheduling time for content creation

Stop

• Starting my morning with my phone
• Allowing busy work to fill my day vs activities focused on achieving my goals
• Not prioritizing my email list community
• Putting off writing a book
• Taking my friends and family for granted

Continue

• Using Profit First in both of my businesses
• Participating on the Defense Business Board
• Listening to podcasts for professional development
• Outsourcing what I’m not best at/working with a team
• Podcasting

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Supporting Resources:

Workplace from Meta: https://www.workplace.com/

Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Best-Year-Ever-Achieving/dp/1545900655

Full Focus Planner: https://fullfocus.co/planner/

Trello: https://trello.com/en

Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz: https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X

Defense Business Board: https://dbb.defense.gov/

Impact Makers Podcast Episode #70: My Favorite Podcasts Related to the Future of Work, Speaking, and Entrepreneurship: https://jennifermcclure.net/2022/11/28/my-favorite-podcasts-related-to-the-future-of-work-speaking-and-entrepreneurship/

Emerald City Productions – Making Your Podcast Sound Great: https://emeraldcitypro.com/

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This is an interesting time in terms of recruiting and retention for organizations because they’re going to have to deal with all the generations and everyone's different wants and needs.

Clearly, we don't want to separate people by generation as if they’re alien races from another planet, also, because we all have traits and characteristics molded by “nature and nurture.” But these generations all have shared life experiences as members of a particular cohort due to their respective stages of life. Therefore, having an understanding of each generation is useful in every company’s hiring process. 

Today, we particularly talk about the Gen Z population, their characteristics, and what they’re bringing to the table. Joining us is Steve McIntosh, founder & CEO of CareerPoint.com, a career advancement coaching platform.

The Gen Z cohort consists of people born between the end of 1994 and 2009. Essentially, these are people who will have entry-level roles that are yet to progress to leadership. And so, this is an incredibly important cohort, especially for companies who have ambitious growth plans, so they should have them figured out.

Show Highlights:

• The characteristics of the Gen Z population
• Setting the expectations in today’s workplace
• Seeking out mentors and leadership opportunities
• Mistakes companies and leaders make when bringing this new generation on board
• Solving the conflict between introducing technology and making things less personal
• How to bring the five generations together in the workplace
• Tips for retaining the Gen Z talent

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Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, you should always be networking. In this week’s episode, I’ll talk about how you can network like a pro. I’ll also be sharing ten awesome questions that you can ask to start great conversations at networking events.

You will also hear how I learned how to network the right way, after doing it the hard way for a very long time. I’ll dive into why you should network and who you should focus your networking efforts on in order to get and give the most benefit.  Lastly, I’ll show you how you should network. 

My goal with this episode is to provide you with some strategies and networking tips for you to use to grow your network. 

Show Highlights:

• Why you need to view your networking strategy just like you do anything else that is important and adds value. 
• Why your mantra when you go to an event should be, “I am going to be interested and not worry about being interesting.”
• How to be intentional about networking
• Ten awesome questions you can ask to start great conversations
• Understanding the value and need for investing in yourself 

Resources:

King University Online

Impact Makers Episode 7 — How I Became A Speaker and Entrepreneur

Mike Lynch - President, Mike Lynch Career Consulting

Emerald City Productions

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Get ready to reshape your HR practices with our insightful guest, Noah Warder. Noah, a vastly experienced HR strategist, brings a fresh perspective to the table, advocating for a culture that stimulates open dialogue and forethought. He shares his wisdom on how to balance daily tasks and strategic initiatives while also debunking the misconception that effective people practices need to be intricate or costly.

Tackling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Noah emphasizes the vital role of a diverse leadership team in recruiting a diverse workforce, and the significance of tying DEI strategies to business objectives. We also dig into Noah's views on trust-building within HR, and his strategies for providing constructive feedback, including the challenge of communicating with those skeptical of HR. Transparency in leadership is also on the agenda, highlighting how openness and clear communication can empower employees and foster greater engagement.

In the closing segments of our conversation, we explore the importance of creating diverse and inclusive spaces as well as some excellent resources like Amplify Academy, People People Group, and People Ops Group. Content marketing in HR isn't left out, with Noah shedding light on how Gusto is leading the way. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the potential of networking platforms like LinkedIn and how to harness them for connection and learning. Prepare to be enlightened and inspired!

Show Highlights:

• Exploring HR practices and prioritization
• Effective DEI strategies and business cases
• Building trust in HR
• Transparency and trust in leadership
• Connecting with diverse perspectives and communities
• Content and learning on Guusto

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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Noah Warder - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahwarder/

Noah Warder - Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoahWarder 

PeopleOps Consulting - https://www.peopleopsconsulting.com/

Guusto - https://guusto.com/

Lars Schmidt - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsschmidt 

Amplify Academy - https://amplifytalent.com/academy

ChartHop People Ops Community - https://www.charthop.com/the-people-ops-community/

The People People Group - https://thepeoplepeoplegroup.com/

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This episode of the Impact Makers Podcast is sponsored by Workplace from Meta.

Everybody’s talking about the metaverse these days, but Workplace from Meta is different – I mean, the clue’s in the name, right?

Workplace is a business communication tool that uses features like instant messaging and video calls to help people share information. Think Facebook, but for your company.

It's part of Meta’s vision for the future of work - a future in which your job isn’t just something you do, but something you EXPERIENCE. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected, and productive.

Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future.

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Well, hey there Impact Makers!

The future of work is going to happen, whether you’re engaging with the idea of it or not.

But I believe that you can truly make a difference as a leader in your workplace, and in the lives of those that you lead and serve as we navigate the future together, by being intentional about how you approach your work, and your life.

The Impact Makers podcast will be back each week, and I’ll be sharing tools, tips, and resources to help you embrace the future of work, build your influence, and leverage your expertise to create positive, lasting change.

My core belief is that if you’re in a position of leadership, or aspiring to be in one, you are uniquely situated to make a positive and measurable difference in your organization - and in the lives of those around you.

Now is your time!

Because people will be the key to organizational success in the future - more than ever before.

In the future of work, when there aren't enough humans to fill open positions, or there aren’t enough humans with skills that are needed to do the work that’s required, it will be the leaders who are able to inspire great work, develop their people, and share a compelling vision to get - and keep - everyone engaged who are able to achieve results and thrive.

So please stop what you’re doing right now, and make sure that you’re subscribed, or following this podcast in your favorite podcast app, so you can join me here each week as part of your personal growth and development journey.

Because I believe that you can change the world through your impact on others. Let’s do this!

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Meta from Workplace

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Communicating your personal brand doesn’t have to be complicated. Your next step is often right under your nose! This episode concludes Jennifer’s three-part series on personal branding, and she shares 6 ways that you can do to begin sharing your personal brand and how to get the opportunities that you’re looking for.

• Over the last three weeks, Jennifer and her guests have dissected what a personal brand is, how you can define it, as well as how you can continue to develop your brand throughout your career and your life.
• Although your personal brand is always evolving, there are guidelines that will help in effectively communicating who you are, who you help, the solutions you deliver, and how it impacts the people involved.
• Your personal brand helps people determine whether you’re a good fit for their needs. “Are you authentic enough? Are you expert enough? Are relatable enough?” Your personal brand is what defines you, whether you like it or not and whether you’re aware of it or not - so make it work FOR you and not against you.

So, what can you do to get your personal brand out into the world? Here are 6 action steps that you can take to share your personal brand with the World:

• #1 Online Activity. The internet is one of the best ways to build your reputation, so it’s your responsibility to take charge of your online activity and understand the importance of having and keeping a positive online presence.Fact: Information about you that’s found online is used by others to assess your credibility, knowledge, and experience.
• In the book, Career Distinction by William Arruda & Kirsten Dixon, they suggest that you do a Google search of yourself and answer an online distinction survey to help you assess your current online identity.
• Jennifer notes that a great way to boost your online presence to your favor is by creating a 100% complete account on LinkedIn, pay attention to that platform, and find ways to be active.
• If I search for you online, I should see your personal brand statement right away and examples of how you’re growing in your career, volunteer activities, or just some way I get a positive first impression about you enough to take the first step: hire, recruit, collaborate, etc.
• #2 Share your expertise through writing and curating content. Writing allows you to spread your knowledge that can help people and make an impact in their lives. Share your thoughts unique to you, write about what you do, what you think about the future, what you think is going on with the world now.
• If you don’t want to create a website or start your own blog, then offer to write for or curate other thought leaders’ content.
• #3 Helping others by mentoring and coaching. Helping other people actually helps you! Being THE helpful expert builds your online presence as someone who is knowledgeable enough and sought out enough that makes people want to follow you.
• Great coaches, great mentors, are GREAT LISTENERS. These people ask: “Tell me what’s going on in your world, how do you feel about that, and what do you think you should do next?” They listen, ask, and then give advice -- more often than not, they help the person work through the problem themselves.
• #4 Being active on at least one social media platform to share your expertise. “If content is the fuel for your personal brand, then social media is the engine.” - Jason DeMers, AudienceBloom CEO.
• Create things that climb higher on search results, something that social media platforms can help you achieve. Choose one social media platform that you’re going to invest your time and effort on. Post thoughts, connect and interact to build meaningful relationships - use that site to its best advantage. You can join all the social media channels IF you have the capacity to, but at minimum start with one.
• #5 Speak, moderate, and be a panelist. Not everyone needs or want to be a speaker, but even if you don’t want to stand up and be the keynote speaker with a thousand people in the room, you can be on a panel and share your expertise. Challenge yourself to stand up and share your expertise, just being a speaker at an event, elevates their perception of your credibility as a leader.

• #6 Volunteer: Help organizations, help places you support, help connect people. There’s a reason why business executives, gurus, and other thought leaders commit to volunteering efforts. Aside from the obvious positive impact it has on your image, it’s effective in building solid relationships as well as getting things done. Being a leader who volunteers is a win-win-win situation for the cause you support, your connections, and your personal brand.

The most powerful word in branding is 'the.' When people say you are, “THE something,” then your personal brand is working for you. If you want your personal brand to continue working for you, then you have to define it, develop it and have it communicate WHO YOU ARE and WHAT YOU STAND FOR.

Want a little help creating your personal brand?

Jennifer has a free resource for you. The Personal Brand Workbook will help you figure out what your personal brand is today and what you want to be known for in the future, as well as how you want to impact the world. Download it today!

Resources & Links:

Impact Makers Episode 23

Impact Makers Episode 24

Impact Makers Episode 5

Let’s Fix Work with Laurie Ruettimann Episode 24

Career Distinction by William Arruda & Kirsten Dixson

Jason DeMers

How many times have you heard the phrase - “Well, it’s not exactly rocket science” when someone is referring to something as easy? 

I guess that means that we associate those who actually ARE rocket scientists with being exceptionally smart. 

And while that’s probably true - actually it IS true - the reality is that you and I can think like a rocket scientist, without actually having to send anything into space. 

So, just how do rocket scientists think? And how can you and I apply that thinking to our work and our lives in order to increase our impact? 

My guest on Episode 47 of the Impact Makers Podcast has an idea. In fact, he’s been there, done that, and has written the book on it. 

Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and #1 bestselling author. He’s also one of the world’s foremost experts in creativity, innovation, and critical thinking.

Ozan grew up in Istanbul, Turkey, learned English as his second language, and moved to the United States by himself at the age of 17 to attend Cornell University and major in astrophysics in order to achieve his dream of becoming an American astronaut. 

While attending Cornell, he served on the operations team for the 2003 Mars Exploration Rovers project that sent two rovers – Spirit and Opportunity – to Mars. Then in a surprising twist, ditched his dream to become an astronaut, and chose to attend law school instead, where - in true rocket scientist form - he graduated first in his class, earning the highest grade point average in the school’s history.

After practicing law for a few years, he decided to join the ranks of academia at Lewis & Clark Law School in beautiful Portland, Oregon, where he became a law professor, with a goal of influencing others to make giant leaps on Earth. 

In April 2020, Ozan’s book - Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life - was published, and it was recently named one Inc.com’s 6 Business Books You Need to Read in 2020. 

It’s also listed as one of Amazon’s Top 20 books of 2020 in three categories (non-fiction, business, and science), and was chosen as the number one pick on noted author Adam Grant’s list of the top 20 leadership books of 2020. 

I recently connected with Ozan, and have enjoyed learning from him through his popular weekly emails, and I’m challenging myself to apply the 9 strategies in his book to make giant leaps in my work and in my life. 

I think you’ll get a lot of great takeaways from my conversation with Ozan today, and you can find links in the show notes to connect with him, buy the book, and sign up for his weekly email that shares one big idea that you can read in 3 minutes or less.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

• Why moonshot thinking can produce great results - even if you don’t reach what you’re aiming for. 
• What we can learn from snakes that can create space for new ideas to emerge.
• The importance of just starting - and not waiting until everything is in place - to facilitate the emergence of new ideas.
• The benefits of moonshot thinking during times of chaos and uncertainty.
• How looking at the assumptions in your life and applying first principles thinking can generate original insights.
• 3 ways to open up your mind to allow for moonshot thinking - even if you don’t consider yourself a visionary thinker. 
• What George Costanza and rocket scientists have in common - and what you can learn from both.
• The power of putting yourself into “Airplane Mode”, and why doing nothing is more valuable than you think. 

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode: