The Sticky From The Inside Podcast (Andy Goram)

Andy Goram chats to Joshua Berry, CEO of Econic and author of the book "Dare To Be Naive", a book about leadership and business being a force for good. In this conversation, they explore the essence of intentional, conscious actions and their transformative impact on leadership. They look at how this approach creates a positive ripple effect through organisations, leading to stronger cultures, and higher levels of employee engagement and retention.

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Key Takeaways

• Seeing your "Ripples of Impact"
• Why intention and consciousness are so important for leaders
• What the "Return on Intentionality" is for businesses
• What it takes to challenge limiting beliefs and drive real change

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Key Moments

The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Introduction to the Podcast  00:01:19 - Return on Intentionality  00:02:27 - Ripples of Impact and Intentional Leadership  00:10:52 - Command and Control vs. Positive Leadership  00:15:38 - Harnessing Latent Potential in Teams  00:16:09 - The Suppression of Potential  00:17:33 - Creating Space for Potential  00:19:58 - The Power of Intentionality  00:22:44 - Seismic Impact of Conscious Decision Making  00:30:12 - Embracing Uncertainty in Innovation  00:31:12 - The Role of Faith and Belief in Business  00:32:50 - The Impact of Unwritten Procedures in Business  00:36:06 - Challenging Limiting Beliefs  00:41:42 - The Future of Leadership  00:43:15 - Sticky Notes of Wisdom  00:47:36 - Episode Close

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Andy speaks to Helen Frewin, about the impact one of the hottest topics in workplace culture right now is having on employee engagement, productivity, and leadership - Psychological Safety.

Helen is a friend, business psychologist, executive coach, professional speaker and host of the popular Totem Talks podcast.  Together they discuss the findings and resulting impact of Google's Project Aristotle which uncovered that Psychological Safety was the number influencing factor in a team's effectiveness. 

In this conversation, they cover topics like dealing with dysfunctional leadership teams (one of which Andy was a part of!), trust and the work of Patrick Lencioni in this area, diversity and inclusion, imposter syndrome, the balance of work and home life and personalities, productivity, speaking up and the fact that Andy officially qualifies as a human being by his actions!

Plus, Helen leaves behind her 3 Sticky Notes on the virtual walls of the Sticky From The Inside studio, in an attempt to help you successfully think about how you can improve the levels of Psychological Safety in your workplace.  A list of useful links, including a link to the full transcript of the show can be found lower down in these Show Notes.

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Mike White's journey is a testament to the power of self-awareness, resilience, and the determination to keep moving forward, despite the odds. School was a tough battleground for the young Mike, navigating an education system that was ill-equipped to nurture his creative and dyslexic mind. Instead of succumbing to the pressure, he used it as fuel to prove his worth.

In this episode Andy Goram examines the hurdles, challenges, dark time and triumphs along Mike's career timeline from Dorset to Perry Barr and from London to L.A. and has led to his current position of CEO and Founder of Lively, a creative, innovation agency that has taken the events market by storm.

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Key Takeaways

• Hear how a largely unsupportive educational environment set a foundation for resilience
• Understand the profound impact of surrounding yourself with positive role-models
• Learn how robberies, knock-backs and criticism fuelled a desire to succeed
• The importance of both fostering a growth mindset and future focus for building resilience

• The combination of hard work, belief and going for it are a powerful force

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Introduction 00:07:40 - Challenges in School and Career 00:10:09 - The Power of Supportive People 00:12:31 - Building Confidence and Skillset 00:16:21 - Producing the First Legal Rave 00:19:20 - Building a Career in Events 00:21:29 - Dark Times and Pressure 00:24:06 - Drive and Focus as Superpowers 00:34:44 - Reigniting the Pilot Light 00:37:01 - The Power of Vision and Strategy 00:42:04 - Lessons from the Pandemic, 00:48:06 - Sticky Notes & Wisdom

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Episode Overview How is working like a comedian the key to a happier working culture? Andy Goram discusses the surprising parallels with guest, stand-up comic, trainer, coach and founder of "Happy At Work", Mel Byron. The pair talk about the process comedians go through to get to the outcomes they are looking for and how that directly relates to how leaders and employees can up their engagement, productivity, performance and positive outcomes.   During the lively conversation, the pair discuss the parallels between the processes a comedian goes through to make people happy, and how many of these follow-through at work. Topics such as storytelling, spaghetti towers, Norvig's interpretation of The Gettysburg Address, Voltaire, Archimedes, Thomas A' Beckett and the 40's film actress Kay Francis are all covered and give listeners some practical thoughts to take away and start making their working lives a bit happier.   Join The Conversation Find me on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Download the podcast here Useful Links Follow Mel Byron on LinkedIn here Checkout Mel Byron's website here Follow Mel Byron on Twitter here Follow Mel Byron on Facebook here Find the Peter Norvig - Gettysburg Address Presentation and Video here Find John Yorke's book - Into The Woods here Full Episode Transcript

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How do you know what's going on with engagement levels and culture in your business?  The traditional method is to bang out a survey, asking employees to tell you what they're thinking.  But is that the best we can do? And when we get the data back, what should we be doing with it?

Andy Goram talks to Jaakko Kaikuluoma, co-founder of Teamspective, about what's happening in the world of engagement today, and how it's involving methods like Organisational Network Analysis (ONA) and moving from surveys to actionable people analytics. ----more----

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Andy Goram speaks with Kelly Campbell, a trauma-informed leadership coach, who shares their personal journey and insights on the impact of childhood trauma on leadership behaviour. Through their own experiences and professional expertise, they delve into the correlation between unresolved trauma and leadership patterns, highlighting the connection between childhood experiences and adult leadership styles. Kelly's emphasis on the importance of acknowledging and addressing trauma, both on a personal and organisational level, offers valuable perspectives for leaders and managers and offers up a path to healing.

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Key Takeaways

• The importance of addressing trauma in leadership roles for a healthier work environment.

• The impact of unresolved trauma on workplace culture and how it affects team dynamics.

• The practical steps to begin trauma healing for leaders, fostering personal growth and more effective leadership.

• Trauma-informed leadership practices to create a more supportive and inclusive workplace.

• How healing trauma can benefit organisational wellbeing, productivity and employee engagement. 

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Key Moments

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside  00:01:11 - Impact of Unresolved Trauma on Leadership  00:02:16 - Trauma-Informed Leadership and Kelly's Journey  00:08:23 - Trauma-Informed Leadership Definition  00:11:00 - Writing "Heal to Lead"  00:16:12 - People Pleasing Or Controlling Leaders  00:18:24 - The Impact of Unhealed Trauma in Leadership  00:21:43 - The Epidemic of Not-Enoughness  00:27:41 - Taking Responsibility for Healing  00:30:49 - Lifetime Commitment to Healing  00:31:32 - The Concept of Healing Trauma  00:32:39 - Taking Responsibility  00:39:09 - Impact on Organisations  00:42:31 - Business Sense of Caring  00:46:33 - Sticky Notes of Wisdom  00:48:17 - The Ripple Effect of Healing  00:48:47 - Connect with Kelly Campbell

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Andy Goram talks to Reiner Kraft Ph.D. about how to upgrade your well-being and performance by making intentional changes to your lifestyle and habits. In this episode, discover the power of epigenetics and mindful leadership as Reiner Kraft delves into the connection between the software of the mind and body.

Imagine being in the high-speed lane of Silicon Valley, working with tech giants like IBM and Yahoo. That was Reiner Kraft's life back in the 90s. But the constant pressure and relentless deadlines took a toll on him, leading to stress symptoms he couldn't ignore and ultimately steering him towards mindfulness and the concept of biohacking.

A computer scientist by training, Reiner began to view the mind and body as software and hardware, respectively. He started to explore the fascinating field of epigenetics, discovering how our genes interact with our environment, dramatically affecting our mental and physical health. This revelation transformed Reiner's approach to well-being, leading him to develop specific training and coaching programs to help others upgrade their 'mind and body software.'----more----

Key Takeaways

• Unlock the mysteries of how our environment can influence or genes, providing a fascinating look into the world of epigenetics and gene expression.
• Understand the power of mindful leadership, and how the cultivation of empathy, awareness, and resilience can positively influence your leadership effectiveness.
• Learn how strategic changes to your lifestyle and habits can function as mind-body software upgrades, enhancing both your well-being and performance.
• Explore the world where nature meets nurture, realizing how lifestyle choices contribute to genetic expression and shape who we are.

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Key Moments

00:00:10 - Introduction 00:01:10 - Purpose of the Podcast 00:03:38 - Guest Introduction 00:09:21 - Understanding Epigenetics 00:15:04 - Impacting the Epigenetic Software 00:17:50 - The Role of Genes in Health 00:22:36 - The Power of Mindful Leadership 00:25:50 - The Importance of Awareness 00:29:29 - Measurable Mindfulness 00:32:50 - Implementing Mindful Practices 00:38:51 - Sticky Note #1 Mindful Minutes 00:41:42 - Sticky Note #2 Conscious Recovery 00:44:17 - Sticky Note #3 Vitamin D Gene Expression Booster 00:45:23 - The High-Performance Mind Program 00:46:31 - Conclusion

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Episode Overview In episode 12 Andy Goram is joined by Giles Thomas from MIMO Brands to discuss what's gone wrong with Brand Purpose. It's come in for some real stick recently and there looks to be a whole bunch of confusion with it.   In this honest conversation, Giles and Andy wade through what's going on with Brand Purpose, the link and confusion with the sustainability agenda, why "profit" is not a dirty word, how marketers have to take a large part of the blame for the confusion, why business has to step up, as well as offer up some examples of who's doing it well.  Although, even that throws up some controversial suggestions. In the end it's all about linking up purpose, profit, people and planet to the best effect possible - no small feat then! Join The Conversation Find me on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Download the podcast here Useful Links Follow Giles Thomas on LinkedIn here Follow MIMO Brands on Twitter here Follow MIMO Brands on Facebook here Follow MIMO Brands on LinkedIn here Visit the MIMO Brands website here Read the McKinsey article here Read the Bain & Co. article on Company Purpose here Read the Bain & Co. article on Brand Ethics and Sustainability here Full Episode Transcript

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Imagine organising a dinner that completely changes your perspective on life. Daniele Fiandaca's journey into inclusive leadership began with just that - a transformative event that opened his eyes to the impact of exclusion. This pivotal moment ignited his passion for creating change and led him to co-found Token Man, an initiative focused on engaging men in diversity, equity, and inclusion.  In this episode, your host, Andy Goram chats to Daniele about his experiences and asks him to share his valuable insights and strategies for building a more inclusive, diverse, equitable and supportive work environment.

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Key Takeaways

• The Impact of inclusive leadership for a thriving workplace
• The use of vulnerability to connect and lead with authenticity
• The need to champion marginalized groups through allyship and supportive actions
• The importance of cultural intelligence and empathy in curating a diverse workforce
• Getting comfortable with stepping out of comfort zones

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Key Moments

00:00:10 - Introduction to Inclusive Leadership 00:03:32 - Daniele's Background and Mission 00:10:07 - The Importance of Inclusive Leadership 00:14:50 - Men's Involvement in the Equity Conversation 00:15:13 - Importance of Inclusive Language 00:17:15 - Support and Recruitment 00:19:43 - Essential Skills for Inclusive Leadership 00:22:42 - The Challenge of Empathy 00:27:04 - The Power of Vulnerability 00:31:48 - Impact of Patriarchy on Men 00:34:55 - The Importance of Empathy and Support 00:35:44 - Evolving Notion of Allyship 00:42:27 - Engaging Men in the Conversation 00:44:18 - Embracing Gender Fluidity and Mental Health 00:46:21 - Sticky Notes and  Leadership Advice 00:48:56 - Final Thoughts and Goodbyes

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In this episode, discover the extraordinary journey of Marika Messager, a conscious leadership expert. From a childhood marred by toxic behaviours, which then manifested again in her personal and professional life, her quest for answers led her to a profound understanding of behavioural change. As she navigated the male-dominated finance world, she witnessed the damaging effects of ego, power, and money. Now, armed with her unique narrative and expertise, Marika offers leaders and managers a transformative approach to drive systemic behaviour change and create a better future. Andy Goram explores what lies beneath all that.

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Key Takeaways

• Transform toxic behaviours and create a positive environment in your personal and professional life.
• Discover the power of conscious leadership comprising of self, thought and team leadership
• Unlock your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual potential to become a more effective leader.
• Break free of distorted patterns and programming that influence individual and collective behaviour.
• Explore the impact of values, ethics, and well-being on driving lasting organisational change.

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Introduction 00:03:46 - Marika's Journey to Conscious Leadership 00:09:29 - Bridging Personal and Professional Paths 00:11:37 - The Three Ego Traps of Success 00:14:50 - The Transformative Power of Conscious Leadership 00:17:11 - Toxicity and Distorted Behaviours 00:18:04 - Self Leadership 00:18:50 - Thought Leadership 00:19:45 - Team Leadership 00:22:25 - Pursuit of Mastery 00:33:19 - Mastering Revenue, Profit & People 00:34:07 - The Cost of Unhealthy Behaviours 00:35:24 - Transforming Culture 00:36:41 - Recognising and Addressing Unhealthy Behaviours, 00:39:08 - The Butterfly Effect, 00:43:34 - Sticky Note Wisdom

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In part 1 of a two-part episode, former McDonald's exec shares 15 destructive behaviours to recognise and avoid, as Steve Armstrong guides you through the minefield of self-sabotage on the path to becoming the best boss you can be.

In this episode of the Sticky From The Inside podcast, host Andy Goram sits down with Steve Armstrong, a former leader at McDonald's Corporation and current strategist at Euro Garages, to discuss destructive behaviours in leadership and how to avoid them. Steve draws from his own personal experiences and learnings to share 15 destructive behaviours that leaders should steer clear of.

He highlights the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and self-reflection in leadership, urging leaders to share personal stories of mistakes and failures to resonate with their audience. Steve also emphasises the need for experienced leaders to pass on their knowledge and experiences to the younger generation of leaders.

By avoiding these 15 destructive behaviours and focusing on building strong relationships with team members, leaders can create a thriving work environment and make a positive impact on those they lead.

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Key Takeaways

• Explore the significance of authenticity and vulnerability in shaping effective leaders.
• Absorb valuable strategies to nurture a thriving work environment.
• Recognize the harm caused by insincere kindness and the critical role of honest feedback.
• Learn the art of cultivating an uplifting and encouraging team culture in the workplace.

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Key Moments

00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:34 - Importance of Sharing Mistakes and Personal Experiences 00:03:08 - Steve Armstrong's Background 00:06:10 - Striving to Be a Great Boss 00:09:02 - Impact of Leadership 00:12:33 - Early Leadership Experience 00:15:57 - The Importance of Acceptance and Avoiding Being Controlled 00:19:50 - Embracing Change and Taking Calculated Risks 00:23:42 - The Pitfalls of False Kindness and the Importance of Honest Feedback 00:27:57 - Pre-empting Complacency and Recognizing the Need for Change 00:30:10 - Overcoming Risk Aversion to Drive Success 00:31:52 - The Importance of Strategy and Culture 00:34:20 - Letting Go of the Past 00:36:24 - Resenting Others' Success 00:39:03 - Persistence and Patience with Plans 00:41:31 - Avoiding the Blame Game

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Does the struggle of attracting and retaining top talent sound familiar? Have you been told to simply offer higher salaries or better benefits, only to be still facing high turnover rates and recruitment challenges? Andy Goram speaks to Darius Matusiak from the Recruitment firm, Macildowie, who has recently rebranded as a Recruitment & Retention company in the face of today's challenges. Darius Matusiak brings over a decade of expertise to the table, and as Managing Director of the Partnerships division, is well placed to give us an inside view on what happening with the questions around recruitment and retention.

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Key Takeaways

• Overcoming recruitment and retention challenges to build a thriving workforce.
• The impact remote work, flexibility and A.I. is having on modern recruitment practices.
• How a consultative approach for more effective and personalised recruitment.
• The key factors that contribute to employee turnover and learning to address them effectively.
• How to adapt recruitment and retention strategies to meet the evolving needs of the workforce

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Key Moments

The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside 00:02:13 - The Shift from Recruitment to Retention 00:07:14 - Importance of People-First Culture 00:10:03 - The Broken Recruitment Industry 00:14:52 - Understanding Generational Differences 00:16:47 - Gen Z's Work Preferences 00:17:40 - Impact of AI on Work 00:19:50 - The Four-Day Workweek 00:23:40 - Importance of Culture and Retention 00:24:03 - Shift from Recruitment to Recruitment and Retention 00:33:22 - Current financial challenges 00:34:05 - Retention and employee value 00:36:20 - Business focus on retention 00:38:49 - Focus on retention efforts 00:41:47 - Sticky Notes for dealing with recruitment and retention challenges

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Andy Goram talks to Dan Archer, CEO of Visiting Angels, a dedicated advocate for transforming the care industry and making it the best job in the world. With over 12 years of experience in the care sector, Dan has firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by professional carers and the impact it has on the industry.  He is very clear.  It is time for change and doesn't hold back his views and opinions on what that will take.

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Key Takeaways

• The key challenges facing the care industry and how to overcome them.
• Effective strategies for recruiting and retaining top talent in the care industry.
• The importance of valuing caregivers and how it can positively impact your organization.
• Practical ways to create a positive work environment, promoting employee satisfaction and well-being.
• Insights into the latest trends and best practices in the care industry.
• How to successfully transform the care industry

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Introduction 00:02:32 - The Current Landscape of the Care Sector 00:06:59 - The Carer-Centric Approach 00:08:33 - Transforming the Care Sector 00:14:09 - Society's Perception of Carers 00:17:01 - The Real Job Experience 00:19:02 - Vision for the Future 00:21:18 - Culture and Employee Retention 00:27:13 - Challenges in the Caregiving Industry 00:28:28 - The Impact of Pay and Working Conditions 00:31:19 - Making People Seen, Heard, and Valued 00:39:54 - The Need for Change 00:43:12 - Sticky Note Wisdom

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Equality, diversity and inclusion are important principles to build a modern workplace on.  Recruiting for that breadth of experience and perspective can be a delicate subject though.  Leading a discussion on this topic even made me nervous as a podcast host, for fear of upsetting someone, or unintentionally saying the wrong thing.  But that's no excuse for not talking about this important topic.   Andy Goram talks to Nicky Wright, MD of Diversity Works Group, who is trying to take out conscious and unconscious bias from the recruitment process, as he seeks to understand and get better educated about the issues and opportunities the combination of E,D,&I, and Recruitment present. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Nicky Wright on LinkedIn here Follow Diversity Job Group on LinkedIn here Follow Diversity Jobs Group on Twitter here Follow Diversity Jobs Group on Instagram here Follow Diversity Jobs Group on Facebook here Follow Diversity Jobs Group on YouTube here Watch Diversity Jobs Group website here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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In a not too distant future world where remote and hybrid working remains commonplace, Andy speaks to Mark Saxby, about Mark's belief that you can't run a truly values-led business, remotely.

Mark was a BBC journalist for 20 years and is now the proud co-director of Status Social, a social media agency that really does live and breathe its core values. They even bring in outside businesses to talk to them and show them how that works in real-life.  This is why Andy was so shocked during in a recent conversation, when Mark said, "You can't run a values-led business, remotely."

In this episode the pair discuss and exchange views on what is really meant by being a "values-led business", what the benefits of that are for an organisation, the impact the global pandemic has had on maintaining cultural integrity and employee engagement within businesses.  Mark openly talks about what commitment to living by your values really takes, including sacking clients who don't match up, and the positive benefits employees feel and respond to.  The pair also get into why Mark believes doing all this remotely just isn't possible and what could be done to improve the situation.  Whilst the two don't always agree on everything, they do agree that if you're going to have company values, they need to be alive and kicking.

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David Liddle, CEO of the TCM Group, talks to your host, Andy Goram and shares his expertise on creating a culture of fairness and authenticity within organisations. Andy talks to David about his background in mediation and restorative justice and how that led him to recognise the importance of dialogue, empathy, and engagement in effectively resolving conflicts and building sustainably enabling workplace cultures.

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Key Takeaways

• The power of purpose and culture.
• What makes an effective conflict management strategy.
• Why traditional conflict management systems fail, and how to change them.
• The power of a culture built on fairness and authenticity.
• The transformation of HR leadership.

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Introduction to the episode 00:03:11 - David's Background and Purpose 00:12:17 - Award-winning Project with Burberry 00:14:54 - Organisational Response to Pressure and Challenges 00:15:28 - The Importance of Compassion in Management 00:16:12 - Impact of Inaction on Individuals 00:19:10 - Compassion as the Currency of Successful Organisations 00:22:44 - Changing Attitudes and Policies 00:27:45 - Implementing Consistency and Objectivity 00:30:03 - The Powerhouse Resolution Centre 00:32:51 - Shifting Organisational Value 00:36:23 - Transformational Culture Through Alignment 00:41:20 - Transitioning to a Restorative Approach 00:44:23 - Creating Culture Hubs 00:44:36 - The Importance of Dialogue 00:45:54 - Sticky Notes of Wisdom 00:47:58 - Podcast close

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There's a talent war, so how do we unlock sustainable growth, when there's such fierce competition for talent?   We're also told that innovation is a critical factor of sustainable growth.  But how do we achieve that when 67% of our people give us their time, but not their best effort or ideas.  The fact is most of the time, these people have never even been asked for those ideas or input, so they end up being indifferent to your business.  Involvement is another key ingredient to re-engaging these people and growing sustainably.  However, changes in remote and hybrid working have made that more challenging.   In this episode, your host, Andy Goram, talks to growth specialist, Tim Cakir.  With a real focus on people and a passion for involvement and technology, Tim offers up some simple, practical advice on how to involve and engage all your employees in useful, growth conversations.  He also shares his recommendations for technology and apps that make the whole involvement and engagement process much easier.

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Episode Overview

In the first episode of the shorter, solo, "sticky bits" format, Andy Goram summarises his experiences of the first few episodes of the full, Sticky From The Inside Podcast, and looks at the opportunities that businesses have ahead of them to grow employee engagement in the New Year.

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Right, we’re a few episodes into this new podcast and I thought I’d just record my first, shorter “sticky bits” episode, to summarise my thoughts and look ahead to the new year.

Doing this podcast thing has been great fun. I’m learning some new skills and getting to meet and chat to some fine and interesting people.  As we move into the new year the plan is to do more of the same and try to keep offering up some interesting conversations that also provide you with some food for thought and hopefully some practical advice to take back to your place of work and start improving your workplace culture and the levels of engagement across your business. And I’ve got some great guests lined up to do just that.

I really think as we look ahead that building and maintaining morale and engagement is going to be something that more and more businesses are going to have to deal with and face into.  If this podcast can help people do that more effectively then more’s the better.

Over the last few months, businesses and their employees have had to cope with a lot. It doesn’t matter whether business has been booming or been an enormous struggle to stay alive.  The situation may have caused you to act differently than your stated values just to keep going.

Your success may have caused you to put even more pressure on your employees, whilst they continue to try to balance things at work and home.

If you’ve had a boon you may have been so task-focused, to take advantage of the situation that your relationship with your employees may have suffered and you’ve lost some connection with them.

You may have had to lay a lot of people off, and ended up piling even more on the people left behind, and what has that done to their morale and engagement? You may even have had to recruit a whole bunch of new people to cope, but have had no time to induct them properly and show them the important part they will play in the future success of your business. And you may just have seen or spotted things you just don’t like about your company, or things you’d perhaps like to change.

Whatever the issue or reason behind the behaviour has been, we all now have an opportunity to change things for the better as we go into the new year.

One of the best things about this horrible moment in history has been some of the change that’s already been seen in how some people are doing business.  There seems to be more humanity coming through, with a genuine focus on trying to balance making a profit and doing right by people.

There’s been a greater focus on local and helping out in the community. And I’m not trying to sound worthy when i say this, but if we can keep these three things going into the future, i genuinely think it will feel like a better place to work.

If we can take this ethos into the new year, in more places, and combine this attitude with the foundations of strong employee engagement, which remain:

• Having a strong, compelling strategic narrative, told consistently and continually throughout the business
• Developing leaders & managers who understand and are well-equipped to communicate well, manage for trust and can focus and empower their people
• Giving employees a real voice within the business where they feel heard and feel like they can contribute and influence
• And finally having a clear purpose and set of actionable values and behaviours that guide decisions and actions consistently, with no “say-do” gap

Then I think we will finally see consistent growth in employee engagement and improved workplace cultures.

But like all things that are worth having, it’s no easy task and it’s going to take commitment and time to get it in, working and sticking. And that’s why this podcast is here.  The more we talk about it, hear examples of where it’s working and importantly how it’s working, then hopefully we’ll see a lot more of it as we move forward.

So I for one move into the new year with a positive attitude.  I feel more businesses are in a position to start or continue their own engagement journeys, and the need for it has never been greater.  So, the sticky from the inside podcast and i will be here to help as best we can.

I hope you will continue to join me and bring others to join the party.  And I wish you all a happy, engaging, and prosperous new year.

Until the next episode, thanks for listening.

Dale Whelehan, CEO of Four Day Week Global, joins host, Andy Goram to share his expertise on the potential benefits and challenges of implementing a four-day workweek, and how this can reframe the role that work plays in our lives, and re-shape business and society for good. If you're a business leader seeking to create a more sustainable and equitable work environment while enhancing employee well-being, this episode might be just what you're looking for.

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• The benefits a four-day workweek can bring for your team's well-being and productivity.
• Actionable strategies for successfully implementing a four-day workweek in your organisation.
• The positive impact of reduced work hours on employee productivity.
• How a four-day workweek can significantly improve work-life balance and increase satisfaction and retention.
• How AI supports shorter workweeks and how it will revolutionise the way we approach productivity.

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Building Stickier, Competition-Smashing Organisations 00:03:22 - The Four-Day Workweek Debate 00:06:18 - The Purpose of the Four-Day Workweek 00:08:07 - Addressing Concerns and Criticisms 00:13:21 - Human Motivation and Organizational Behavior 00:15:14 - The Psychological Impact of Work Hours 00:18:07 - Evidence for a Four-Day Workweek 00:20:36 - Broader Societal Impact 00:25:30 - Long-Term Effects and Industry Differences 00:28:17 - Employee Utilization of Time Off 00:30:00 - Importance of Psychological Safety in Leadership 00:31:01 - Global Leadership in Work Time Conversations 00:36:15 - Impact of a Four-Day Week on Financial Situations 00:37:55 - Harnessing AI and the Future of Work 00:43:21 - Emphasising Quality Over Output 00:44:59 - The Impact of AI and the 80/20 Rule 00:45:37 - Three Pieces of Advice for Businesses 00:47:06 - Motivating the Workforce 00:47:45 - Where to Find More Information

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Power. It’s a word that divides opinion. Is it something to aspire to, or does it make you feel uncomfortable?

In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, we’re diving headfirst into the fascinating and often misunderstood topic of power. My guest, Jennifer Gardner, a Los Angeles-based trial lawyer, persuasive communications expert, and educator, unpacks the dynamics of influence, emotional intelligence, and the cultural biases that shape our perception of power.

We explore questions like:

• What does it take to harness your authentic power?
• How can leaders balance influence with empathy?
• And why do societal biases make power feel like a double-edged sword—especially for women?

Jennifer brings her wealth of courtroom experience to show how empathy and emotional intelligence can redefine how we lead, inspire, and connect. Whether you’re a leader trying to navigate through complex challenges or someone looking to amplify your presence, this episode is packed with insights to help you embrace your power and use it for good.

So, if you’re ready to rethink what power means, join us for a conversation that might change how you you use yours.

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• Why power is influence, not dominance
• Emotional intelligence is a Leadership Superpower
• How and why cultural biases create power challenges
• Why effective influence starts with authenticity
• Why power is not a dirty word

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00:01:10 - Introduction to Power and Influence 00:04:12 - Jennifer’s Background and Early Awareness of Power 00:07:45 - Discovering Influence Through Storytelling 00:13:27 - The Gender Power Divide 00:16:13 - Societal Conditioning Around Power 00:21:57 - Leadership Biases and Political Parallels 00:28:04 - Overcoming Bias and Embracing Influence 00:34:34 - Mastering Emotional Intelligence 00:43:26 - Sticky Notes: Three Keys to Power and Influence

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Andy Goram speaks with Jeff Klubeck, an accomplished coach, sought-after speaker, and the author of "The Integrity Game." Through his life experiences, Jeff discovered the power of making accountability non-threatening and non-judgmental, laying the foundation for his journey into the integrity game. This journey, intertwined with personal loss, became more than just a professional endeavour. It transformed his approach making integrity an inside job and an essential part of every aspect of life. In this episode Jeff shares his 10-point framework for playing the integrity game successfully, bringing meaning and purpose to what you do, not just a list of buzzwords.

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Key Takeaways

• Understand the complexity of what integrity is really about.
• Recognise your unique personal gifts and the part they play in integrity.
• The impact integrity has on teamwork and productivity.
• How to take ownership and embrace accountability.
• How integrating, not aligning the 10-point framework us where the real power is.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside 00:02:39 - The Meaning of Integrity 00:06:02 - The Power of Parables 00:08:45 - The Importance of Emotional Connection 00:12:48 - Integrity Beyond Professional 00:13:06 - Exploring the Mentee-Mentor Relationship 00:13:32 - The Voice in Jeff's Head 00:16:21 - Accountability and Integrity 00:16:57 - Widening the Understanding of Integrity 00:22:20 - Going Beyond Word and Behaviour 00:24:22 - Navigating Complex Decisions 00:27:19 - Integrity and Integration 00:32:00 - Identifying Personal Gifts 00:37:10 - The Ten Points of the Model 00:43:33 - Three Sticky Notes of Wisdom

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Have you ever taken a personality profiling test? Have you ever read the result and felt as though you've been put in a box, or pigeon-holed? Or have you felt for the first time, that you've been truly seen? In episode 51 of Sticky From The Inside, the popular employee engagement, culture and human leadership podcast, your host, Andy Goram, discusses the merits and pitfalls of such tools, with Nicola Jackson, a strengths assessment coach.   The pair compare notes on the opportunities lost and gained, and the absolute joy of seeing the results of self-awareness happening right before you. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Nicola Jackson on LinkedIn here Find the Personal Strengths Coaching Website here Find Dan Pink's book "Drive" here Find out about Strengthscope here Listen to The Engage For Success Radio Show here Find out more about Lumina Spark here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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Understanding how and why the brain functions as it does can have a dramatic effect on your ability to engage with yourself and others.  In this episode, Andy Goram talks to Change Specialist, Neuroscientist, and Founder of Neuro At Work, Dominique Ashby about the influence our brains have on our ability to engage with the people in our teams, and the things we can all do to engage them more effectively. Using the backdrop of Spring, traditionally a time of change and new planning, Dominique shares her insights and tips for tuning into your brain and by doing so, maximising your ability to perform and engage.

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90% of companies have some sort of employee listening programme, but only 7% of employees feel their company is very good at doing anything with that feedback.   When it comes to employee data, how many companies are ticking the box of collecting various bits of information, including sentiment towards the business, through surveys and other such listening mechanisms, and then do very little with it?  Is it because they are overwhelmed, don't have the skills, or can't be bothered?   In episode 47 of the Sticky From The Inside Podcast, host Andy Goram, from the employee engagement and workplace culture consultancy, Bizjuicer, talks to Kevin Campbell, an employee data scientist from Qualtrics. Kevin shares his experiences of working for Qualtircs, Gallup, Deloitte, and as an independent data consultant and shines a light on how to turn all this data into real action, that moves the business, and those in it, forward. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Kevin Campbell on LinkedIn here Find out more about The Four Enablers of Engagement here Read the "Engage For Success" evidence paper here Follow David MacLeod OBE on LinkedIn here Follow Nita Clarke on LinkedIn here Find out about Google's Heartbeat Analysis here Find out about Employee Journey Analytics here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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Andy speaks to Megan V Walker, podcast host, independent Power Platform consultant and Microsoft Business Applications MVP about no matter how big or small your business, you have to be to really think about your workplace culture.

But what have these two got in common?  Well, they're both independent, both go into other peoples' businesses and have to work with and adapt to those cultures, whilst considering and espousing their own.  So more than you'd think at first. Oh! and they both host podcasts too.

In this conversation they cover topics like personal brand, engagement, purpose, personal values, behaviours as a marketing tool, how throwing fish around a Seattle Fish Market has inspired them both, "borrowing the theories of an excellent book "The Company of One" by Paul Jarvis, the "consistent chameleon" and whether or not a "Culture of One" exists.

Plus, Megan leaves behind her 3 Sticky Notes on the virtual walls of the Sticky From The Inside studio, in an attempt to help you successfully take forward your culture of one.  A list of useful links and a full transcript of the show can be found lower down in these Show Notes.

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What's more important today, a company's profit or purpose?  Are the two mutually exclusive or are they inextricably linked? And where's the evidence?   In the 50th episode of the popular employee engagement, workplace culture and leadership podcast, Sticky From The Inside, your host, Andy Goram, talks to consultant, researcher, passionate advocate of Purpose and the co-author of Selling With Noble Purpose, Elizabeth Lotardo.   In this episode's conversation the pair discuss the links, the disconnects and the reasons why that might be.  They also talk about how Jack Welch's GE reign has a lot to answer for, quiet quitting and share some great examples of exemplar companies and those who really must try harder! ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Elizabeth Lotardo on LinkedIn here Find the book "Selling With Nobel Purpose" here Find the book "The Man Who Broke Capitalism" here Read Larry Fink's 2022 letter to CEOs here Read about Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard's Climate Change Action here Find EY's "Is your purpose lectured or lived?" article here See Southwest Airlines purpose here Read about Quiet Quitting here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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Episode Overview Is asking who owns company culture and employee engagement a good, provocative, or just plain daft question? Well, in episode 15 of the Sticky From The Inside podcast, your host Andy Goram, talks to ex-Madison Avenue agency guy and international business consultant, Michael Taylor, to see where the answers may lie.   But did they answer the question? Well, it was a bit more complicated than that and their conversation is a journey that covered everything from traditional ownership, the creation of fiefdoms and silos, the employee eco-sphere, customer experience, brand alignment, leadership, shortening returns horizons and the positive opportunities that lay ahead. Join The Conversation Find me on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Download the podcast here Useful Links Follow Michael Taylor on LinkedIn here Full Episode Transcript

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Andy Goram talks to the author and award-winning Apple Podcast host, Oscar Trimboli, about what makes a deep listener.  Oscar is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners across the globe, but what is deep listening and how does that differ from being a good listener?   In a lively conversation, Andy asks Oscar to unlock the secrets of deep listening and share the benefits of taking your listening skills to another level. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Oscar Trimboli on LinkedIn here Take the listening quiz here Get the book "How To Listen" here Visit Oscar's website here Find Oscar's Deep Listening Podcast here Find out about Professor Stefan van der Stigchel here Find out about James Nestor here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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Episode Overview Belief can do amazing things.  It can create razor-sharp focus on a vision, create an iron-will, build resilience to the toughest challenges, and unleash your maximum potential.  Belief can form a major foundation of a great and successful culture and be a heavy influence on, engagement, alignment and ultimately performance.   In episode 18 of the Sticky From The Inside podcast, host, Andy Goram goes solo for a change and uses the remarkable turnaround in the fortunes of the Premiership Rugby team, Harlequins, to illustrate the incredible power culture can play in extracting the maximum personal and team benefits of aligning purpose, authentic identity and belief.   Join The Conversation Find me on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Download the podcast here Useful Links

Watch the Joe Marler "Big Boys Don't Cry" Documentary,

Once the bastion of executives, coaching is now being offered to many more employees to counter the low levels of global employee engagement.  

In this episode of the employee engagement podcast, Sticky From The Inside, your host, Andy Goram, talks to Jo Wright, CEO of Coaching Culture about how she is on a quest to bring coaching to the masses and get companies to build coaching cultures within their businesses.

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Andy Goram sits down with Nick Court, founder and CEO of The People Experience Hub, to tackle a bold question: "Are we measuring employee engagement all wrong?" As organisations pour time and resources into engagement surveys and scores, Nick challenges the effectiveness of these traditional methods and suggests that we’ve been missing the mark.

Andy and Nick dive deep into the flaws of current engagement measurement practices, exploring why chasing numbers might actually be detracting from what truly drives a thriving workplace. Nick introduces the PX3 model, a revolutionary approach that goes beyond surface-level metrics to uncover the real factors that influence employee experience and retention.

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Key Takeaways

• Traditional employee engagement metrics are flawed.  It's more nuanced.
• Effective employee engagement measurement should know, "What makes an employee engaged here."
• The Px3 Think Feel Do model goes beyond a score and uncovers what needs focus and why
• Internal benchmarks are far more valuable than external comparisons.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - Is chasing employee engagement scores leading us astray? 00:06:11 - What does true employee engagement look like in your organisation? 00:09:07 - The dangers of focusing solely on engagement scores 00:14:04 - Why a singular engagement metric may be misleading 00:17:51 - Rethinking net promoter scores for employee engagement 00:23:14 - Introducing the Px3 model - a new approach to measuring employee experience 00:28:56 - Why outcomes matter more than engagement scores 00:35:18 - Predictive analytics are the future of employee engagement measurement 00:41:24 - The case for internal benchmarks over external comparisons 00:42:53 - How to create a culture where employees thrive

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The latest Women in the Workplace article, by McKinsey, said women leaders were switching jobs at the highest rates ever, far more than men. And ambitious, younger women were prepared to do the same.  They called it “The Great Break Up”. The report went on to highlight that this could be disastrous for some companies.  Women are already significantly under-represented in senior leadership roles, and now businesses are losing more of them.  Why is that?  What is happening?  What can and should we be doing about that?

In this episode your host, Andy Goram, talks to Career Coach, Claudia Miller about some of the causes behind this phenomenon and discusses what businesses and women themselves can do to reverse the situation.

 

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Episode Overview Andy Goram chats with Alice Smith and Graham Watson from We Can Creative on the subject of Company Values.  As they chat they cover topics such as the value that a good set of company values can bring to a business and the people inside it; the lack of authenticity that's creeping into company values and the harm that can do; how the process of discovering your business purpose and values is a bit like therapy; the importance of leadership and wider involvement in crafting your values; the dangers of copying someone else's values; how to use values to differentiate your brand as well as over-used words that wouldn't get past these guys when working on a values project. And of course a lot more and the 3 Sticky Notes at the end that you can take away to help you craft the perfect values set for your business. Join The Conversation Find me on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Download the podcast here Useful Links Follow Alice Smith on LinkedIn here Follow Graham Watson on LinkedIn here Follow We Can Creative on Facebook here Visit the We Can Creative website here Find Magid Magid's book - The Art of Disruption here Full Episode Transcript

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Host, Andy Goram talks to James Lawrence, CEO of Happy Companies about how to give everybody in an organisation the benefit of personalised, contextualised coaching.  Being raised by two parents who were psychologists, James always had a fascination with the mind.  That coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit and a bunch of failures as a leader, and then seeing the impact of a personal, executive coach, inspired James to try and find a way to bring that same benefit he got, to the masses.

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Key Takeaways

• The secrets to improving organizational culture.
• The scalable training techniques that help anyone be a better communicator.
• The ROI of investing in your employees.
• The transformative benefits of personalised coaching.
• Harnessing the power of AI to scale it in your organisation.

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside  00:03:11 - The Value of Coaching  00:08:16 - The Challenges of Scaling Coaching  00:14:41 - The Birth of Happy Companies  00:16:20 - The Problem Happy Aims to Solve  00:18:30 - The Impact of Organisational Culture  00:22:48 - Leadership and Getting People to Want to Do Things  00:26:57 - The Need for Scalable Solutions  00:29:44 - Personalised Coaching through Behavioral Science  00:36:01 - The Role of Curiosity 00:44:31 - The Intersection of Art, Technology and Science  00:46:14 - Sticky Notes: Investing in People  00:48:46 - Podcast Conclusions

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Karen Bosher, a seasoned professional in the UK hospitality industry, joins host Andy Goram to discuss how UK Hospitality can become a stickier industry. With a diverse career spanning major corporations like Marks & Spencer, Mothercare, and Greene King, Karen brings a wealth of experience and insights to the conversation. As they delve into the challenges faced by the hospitality industry, Karen emphasizes the importance of attracting and retaining young talent, particularly Generation Z. She believes that the pandemic has only accelerated the need for change, shedding light on issues that were already simmering beneath the surface. Her unique perspective offers valuable insights for UK hospitality professionals seeking to navigate the evolving landscape and create compelling careers for young talent.

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Key Takeaways

• The key challenges facing the UK hospitality industry and how to overcome them.
• Effective strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in the competitive hospitality industry.
• The importance of fostering diversity and inclusivity in your workforce and how it can drive success.
• The impact of technology on employee experience and how to leverage it for a more engaged workforce.
• The evolving needs of the workforce and insights on how to stay ahead in the hospitality industry.

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Podcast introduction 00:02:07 - Challenges in the Hospitality Industry 00:04:15 - Karen's Background and Experience 00:06:26 - The State of the Hospitality Industry 00:09:23 - The Employer's Role 00:15:15 - Strengthening Relationships Between Educators and Employers 00:16:04 - The Challenge of Appealing to Younger Workers 00:19:35 - Creating Compelling Job Opportunities 00:20:20 - Relevance, Authenticity, and Stigma 00:23:38 - Perception of Hospitality as a Career 00:29:58 - The need for inclusivity in the hospitality industry 00:31:15 - The growth of women's sport in pubs 00:33:34 - Changing attitudes towards gender and inclusivity 00:36:46 - The role of AI in the hospitality industry 00:39:29 - The future of hospitality and the value of human interaction 00:45:30 - Industry Conditions and Work-Life Balance 00:46:10 - Industry Reputation and Growth 00:46:27 - Sticky Note Wisdom 00:46:52 - Conclusions

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Jim Vaselopulos, the founder of Rafti Advisors, podcast host and author of the book "Clarity: Business wisdom to work less and achieve more" is no stranger to navigating the complexities of the modern work environment. With a wealth of experience in executive coaching and advising businesses, Jim brings a unique perspective to achieving workplace clarity. In an engaging conversation with your host, Andy Goram, he sheds light on the importance of curiosity for business leaders and the nuances of overcoming emotional barriers in decision-making and offers invaluable advice for entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking to elevate their performance and achieve exceptional results.

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Key Takeaways

• How to enhance productivity by achieving clarity in noisy environments.
• The power of curiosity.
• How to deal with emotional barriers to make confident and rational decisions.
• Master the art of timing and sequencing actions.
• How conscious competence can take you to the next level

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:03:08 - Navigating the Modern Work Environment 00:05:29 - The Power of Podcasting 00:07:40 - The Importance of Clarity 00:10:49 - Recognizing the Lack of Clarity 00:15:40 - The Power of Curiosity 00:18:09 - The Importance of Listening 00:23:06 - Addressing Root Causes 00:27:27 - Breaking the Self-Justification Cycle 00:32:05 - Emotions and Decision-Making 00:36:30 - Prioritisation and Timing 00:41:41 - Attaining Clarity 00:43:06 - The journey to conscious competence 00:45:27 - Sticky Notes Wisdom 00:47:22 - Podcast Close

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In a world where we are exposed to and have access to more information than ever, and where we're working increasingly at a distance from others, but still expected to collaborate, share and learn, Personal Knowledge Management or PKM, is a modern way to synthesise the myriad of information we are exposed to today. It works in a way that is both intuitive and gives us access to a range of insight at our fingertips. Andy Goram talks to Scott Novis, who spent decades as a Video Games Exec and a VP at Disney, who says that PKM was a game-changer for him, making him more productive, happier and less overwhelmed. In this episode Scott tells us all how we can get started with PKM. ----more----

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Episode Overview The future of an engaging, post-pandemic workplace is a matter of debate right now. Is hybrid-working here to stay? Will remote-first be the norm? Or will we all be back in the office 5 days a week before we know it? Who knows? In all this debate, where is the voice of the employee, and are managers and supervisors emotionally equipped to ask the right questions to hear it and respond effectively?   Well, in episode 17 of the Sticky From The Inside podcast, host, Andy Goram is joined by the Founder of EI Evolution, Emotional Intelligence Coach, and Ted X Talker, Sandra Thompson to work all that through.   Join The Conversation Find me on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Download the podcast here Useful Links Follow Sandra Thompson on LinkedIn here Follow Daniel Goleman on LinkedIn here Follow Lisa Feldman-Barrett on LinkedIn here Check out the EI Evolution Summit here Visit the EI Evolution website here Full Episode Transcript

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Who's the best leader you've ever worked for?  What made them special?  How did they engage you? How did they stretch and challenge you? Why were they different from other leaders you've worked for?   In episode 54, Andy Goram chats to Barrie Robinson, Operations Director for Parkdean Resorts, the UK's biggest Holiday Park operator about what the ideal leadership qualities he looks for are, which all comes down to a balance between commercial focus and business acumen and the ability to show compassion and act with emotional intelligence. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Barrie Robinson on LinkedIn here Find the Parkdean Resorts Website here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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Dr. Stewart Desson discusses the humanistic psychology approach that informed the development of the Lumina Spark personality assessment tool.  The Lumina Learning Mission "To transform organisations by celebrating people, one human at a time", perfectly aligns with the podcast's sentiment and the current focus on putting more humanity in the workplace, making for an energetic episode.

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Episode Overview "There's a war for talent", or so we've been told, but in Episode 14 of the employee engagement and company culture podcast, Sticky From The Inside, Andy Goram of Bizjuicer, chats to Dr. Maggi Evans, who sees it very differently. She believes there are huge benefits to liberating the talents of your existing workforce and provides some simple, practical steps to begin doing that.   Maggi is a business psychologist, consultant and author of the book From Talent Management to Talent Liberation and in this episode, she and Andy discuss the practical steps that will help you perform your own internal talent alchemy and maximise the associated benefits for all. Join The Conversation Find me on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Download the podcast here Useful Links Follow Maggi Evans on LinkedIn here Follow Maggi Evans on Twitter here Get the book Talent Management to Talent Liberation here Read a Forbes review of the book here Watch Maggi Evans Talent Liberation interview here Find Simon Sinek's book The Infinite Game here Watch Phillipa Dengler's TED Talk here Watch Kim Scott's Radical Candor TED Talk here Find Aaron Dignan's Book "Brave New Work" here Full Episode Transcript

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Do you want to boost employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall success in your business? In this episode, your host, Andy Goram, gives his guests Christmas off and shares his twelve retention tips for 24 that will help you create a stickier workplace. After a LinkedIn request, he's joined in this shorter episode by the family's little, black, neurotic dog- Mabel, who doesn't add much to the conversation but is there for moral support.  If you're looking for a boost to your business's stickiness these retention strategies will really help.

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Key Takeaways

• Business Landscape Challenges and Uncertainty: Learn how to navigate and thrive in today's volatile business environment.
• Employee Engagement and Retention: Discover effective strategies to keep your employees motivated and committed to your company.
• Purpose and Belonging in the Workplace: Uncover the key to creating a workplace where employees feel fulfilled and connected.
• Generational Shift and Skills Gap: Understand how to bridge the gap between different generations and skill sets in the workplace that's headed your way.
• Twelve Retention Tips for 2024: Expert advice on retaining your talent in the year ahead.

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside Podcast 00:01:29 - Reflection on the Past Year 00:05:24 - 12 Retention Tips for 2024 00:17:37 - Conclusion and Looking Ahead

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In this episode, Sticky From The Inside host Andy Goram chats with Mike Horne, author of The People Dividend, about breaking down workplace isolation and building real connection at work. Discover why so many employees feel like "cogs in the machine" and how leaders can change this by embracing dignity, kindness, and respect. Mike and Andy tackle timely issues like AI’s role in the workplace, the potential of a 4-day workweek, and the simple actions that create genuine belonging and engagement. Tune in for some simple, but powerful insights that just might change the way you view work and leadership!

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• Practical actions to reduce feelings of isolation and create a more connected, human-centred workplace.
• Why small actions like a genuine "hello" can foster inclusion and strengthen team bonds.
• Dignity, kindness, and respect aren’t "soft skills" but essential elements of effective leadership.
• How AI and the 4-day week can either enhance or challenge workplace connection and collaboration.
• Practical ways leaders can shift from viewing employees as resources to recognizing their inherent value.

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00:01:10 - Introduction to Human-Centered Leadership 00:06:56 - Understanding the People Dividend: Mike Horne’s Perspective 00:09:23 - The Role of Human Values in Modern Leadership 00:10:12 - Strategies for Building Connection and Reducing Isolation at Work 00:25:18 - Embracing a 4-Day Workweek and Adapting to AI 00:34:43 - Challenges and Opportunities of Human-Centered Leadership in the AI Era 00:40:34 - Key Takeaways: Cultivating the People Dividend Through Human Values and Leadership

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Despite the focus, energy and money spent on employee engagement, many companies have struggled to move the dial.  The growth in hybrid and remote working has exacerbated the situation too. Though there are organisations out there bucking the trend.  One such place is NAHL Group.  Andy Goram chats to Marcus Lamont, Group People Officer, about how they have reversed this trend.  Marcus reveals the not-so-secret sauce to their success is a focus on the often forgotten group in an organisation - the line managers.  Marcus shares the deeply practical ways they have increased their engagement and productivity while repositioning the business and moving to a 70% hybrid and remote model. 

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• Unlock the key to reinvigorating your team's passion and commitment in a changing work environment.
• The secrets to leading, inspiring and motivating your line managers to do the same with their teams.
• How to build trust in hybrid and remote working environments.
• The power of soft-skill focused team manager training programmes. 

• How to build, grow and maintain an enabling, positive culture no matter where people are located.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside 00:01:12 - Employee Engagement Challenges 00:03:50 - The Power of Team Managers 00:04:37 - Marcus Lamont's Background 00:07:19 - Transformation at NAHL Group 00:15:08 - Focusing on Team Leaders for Business Improvement 00:16:45 - Overlooked Group of Managers 00:21:27 - Challenges Faced by Team Managers 00:23:49 - The Pathway to Leadership Program 00:26:40 - Overcoming Resistance to Change 00:29:04 - The Power of Little Marginal Gains 00:31:08 - The Silver Bullet: Team Leaders 00:33:47 - Building Trust within the Organization 00:36:48 - Empowerment and Accountability 00:40:14 - Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work 00:43:19 - Importance of Maintaining Relationships 00:43:59 - Pitfalls of Remote and Hybrid Work 00:44:58 - Human Needs in the Workplace 00:45:26 - Three Pearls of Wisdom 00:47:20 - Conclusion and Farewell

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The world of scaling up a business can be a frenetic, chaotic, crazy and rewarding experience at the best of times. During all the hurly-burly and constant change, hard-wiring your ideal enabling culture into the embryonic fabric of your business and creating an environment where employees are engaged and feel like they are thriving, can get left until later. If it's left too late, it can create a mountain of issues that's hard work to climb eventually, such as talent loss, constant recruitment, poor levels of employee engagement and revenue and profit dilution. But it doesn't have to be that way.   In episode 46 of the Sticky From The Inside Podcast, host Andy Goram, from the employee engagement and workplace culture consultancy, Bizjuicer, talks to Tom Holliss, Chief People Officer of Zappi. Tom talks about the lessons they've learned during their scaling-up activities, and honestly shares their successes and mistakes, including the time they tried self-set salaries! But all the way through their journey they've put respect, trust and treating their people like adults at the very heart of the organisation. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Tim Holliss on LinkedIn here Check out Zappi's website here Follow Zappi on Twitter here Follow Zappi on Instagram here Find the link to Tom's original LinkedIn post here Find Frederic Laloux's Reinventing Organisations book here Find out more about Frederic Laloux here Find out about the Advice Process here Find out more about Dennis Bakke here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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What separates companies that successfully embed their values, from the rest?  What does it really take to transfer ownership for the behaviours that the business, its customers and employees really value, to the front line?  Andy Goram is joined by Andrew Stothert and Gary Moss, from Brand Vista, who've built a successful company, helping businesses from Astra Zeneca to Alton Towers do just that.  In this episode, the 3 combine to form a circle of trust and share the secrets behind having values that live and breathe within successful businesses. ----more---- Join The Conversation   Find me on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Andrew Stothert on LinkedIn here Follow Gary Moss on LinkedIn here Follow Brand Vista on LinkedIn here Check out the Brand Vista website here Follow Brand Vista on Instagram here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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The Pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the levels of employee engagement in the UK.  But trying to find a consolidated answer to what has actually happened, who has faired better, and why, has been pretty much impossible. Until now.   Andy Goram talks to Sarah Pass, Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Business School, part of Nottingham Trent University and James Court-Smith, Data Scientist and Director at Stillae, and who are both Engage For Success Board Members, about their new, definitive report into what has happened to employee engagement, pre, during and post the Pandemic.  They pick out the key points that separate the winners from the losers and make clear recommendations as to the way to improve going forwards. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Sarah Pass on LinkedIn here Follow James Court-Smith on LinkedIn here Find the Engage For Success website here Get access to the report findings and employee engagement assessment here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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Andy Goram speaks with Sam McNeill from SongDivision, an organisation that uses the power of music and songwriting to attach meaning to the words that appear in many corporate mission statements and values lists connecting what drives an organisation with what motivates and drives the people within it.  In this engaging, fun and entertaining conversation the pair discuss how the process works, how quickly the feelings of fear and cringe dissipate once the process begins and how even the most stubborn cynics end up rocking out to the new corporate anthem at the end of it.

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• Discover how music can enhance employee engagement and boost workplace morale.
• How to turn dull, meaningless corporate values into catchy, meaningful songs.
• Understand the benefits of integrating music into your workplace culture.
• How music acts as a team-building tool for stronger collaboration and unity. 

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00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside  00:01:25 - The Power of Music in Engagement  00:02:55 - Using Songs to Connect and Unite  00:03:28 - The Science and Psychology Behind Music  00:04:57 - The Genesis of Song Division  00:14:11 - Sharing First Musical Experiences  00:16:11 - Process of Turning Corporate Values into a Song  00:22:27 - Giving Personal Meaning to Corporate Values  00:23:34 - Dealing with Cynical Participants  00:25:37 - Purpose and Meaning in Song Creation  00:26:03 - Studio Collaboration  00:27:15 - Spontaneous Song Creation  00:28:48 - Song Creation Process  00:29:53 - Cultural Variances  00:33:24 - Observing Company Culture  00:37:25 - The Power of Music in Team Building  00:38:15 - Impactful Feedback and Client Relationships  00:41:22 - Belief and Connection in Employee Engagement  00:44:39 - 3 Sticky Notes of Wisdom  00:47:50 - Wrapping Up with Collaboration and Inspiration 

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Andy Goram sits down with Kristina Vaneva, author of Beyond Employee Engagement, to explore how businesses can go beyond traditional employee engagement strategies to build lifelong employee advocates. Kristina shares actionable insights on how to create an effective employee advocate programme that seamlessly integrates into every stage of the employee journey—from onboarding to career development and beyond.

Discover the benefits of empowering your team to become authentic employee advocates and how a well-structured employee advocacy program can boost brand loyalty and trust. Learn the steps to build a program that works, the challenges you'll face, and the long-term impact advocacy can have on both your company and your employees. If you're looking to strengthen your employee engagement efforts and foster genuine loyalty, this episode is packed with valuable tips that can transform your approach.

Tune in to learn how to create a culture where your people don’t just work for you—they work with you, promoting your brand long after they’ve moved on.

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• True employee advocacy is rooted in genuine employee engagement
• Successful employee advocacy requires more than just goodwill
• For an employee advocate programme to thrive, leaders must actively buy in and commit to it
• Employee advocacy doesn’t have to end when employees leave the company

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00:01:10 - What is Employee Advocacy? Why Does It Matter? 00:08:23 - The Benefits of Employee Advocate Programmes for Businesses 00:09:04 - How to Build an Effective Employee Advocate Programme 00:25:11 - Employee Engagement and Its Role in Advocacy 00:35:41 - Challenges in Building an Employee Advocate Programme 00:28:26 - Long-Term Benefits of Employee Advocates After They Leave 00:44:41 - Sticky Notes & Close

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An ex-Chicago trial lawyer shares their perspectives on the not-so-secret secrets of employee engagement and leadership on the Sticky From The Inside Podcast.   Andy Goram talks to Paul Glover about making the journey from defending clients to engaging employees, creating positive company cultures and coaching leaders to be more effective, and shares a few surprises along the way.

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It's probable that right now, that fostering a culture of creativity and innovation has never been more important, as the world continues to crack on around us at a furious, non-linear pace, with increased hyper-competition and ever-emerging new markets.  So, what is needed and why do so many businesses fail in this quest to build such a culture?

In this episode, host, Andy Goram is joined by a leading thinker on innovation, and someone once described as "The David Blaine of Innovation", Cris Beswick.  Today, Cris and his boutique innovation consultancy, Outcome, helps big, global corporate businesses deal with this challenge, and passionately shares some of the issues, insights, and solutions that can bring about lasting change, innovation and great rewards for all concerned.

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In this special, shorter episode, your host, Andy Goram, goes solo, to take stock of what's happened in 2022, and offer up 7 tips on how to increase employee engagement and retention in 2023.

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By the time the mediator comes in to sort out a problem, it's too late, right?  Wrong.  Pete Colby, owner of Pragmatism talks to Andy Goram about why he thinks mediation can be the key to open, progressive and productive go-forward relationships, how it can improve employee engagement, why the old adage, "It's good to talk" is so true. ----more---- Join The Conversation   Find me on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Pete Colby on LinkedIn here Check out Pragmatism UK's website here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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Andy Goram sits down with leadership expert Sammy Burt to discuss the transformative concept of being leaderful. Moving beyond traditional leadership roles and titles, Sammy introduces a fresh perspective on leaderful leadership, where the focus shifts to the experience and impact leaders have on others, rather than just the authority they hold.

Together, Andy and Sammy explore the challenges of accidental leadership, the importance of self-awareness, and how to foster a human-centered leadership approach. They dive into the differences between leadership and management, uncover the power of curiosity, and discuss the emotional and relational connections crucial in effective leadership today.

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• What it means to be leaderful
• The important impact of self-awareness in leadership
• How to build human-centered leadership practices
• Why curiosity is a fundamental part of leadership development

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00:00:10 - What Does It Mean to Be Leaderful? 00:09:40 - The Challenges of Traditional Leadership Roles 00:13:28 - Leadership Is More Than a Title: It's About Impact 00:16:26 - The Impact of Poorly Defined Leadership in Organizations 00:26:49 - Leadership vs Management: Why Managing People Is a Myth 00:28:26 - Building Human-Centered Leadership Practices 00:34:33 - Navigating the Post-COVID Shift in Leadership Expectations 00:42:00 - The Importance of Curiosity In Leadership Development 00:45:02 - How To Foster A Leaderful Culture In Your Organisation

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The landscape of the world of work is changing, rapidly, and employee engagement and employee experience have become a huge focus for businesses.  But what's the difference between them? Why do they matter? What should we be doing to future-proof our efforts?   In this episode, your host, Andy Goram, talks to global employee engagement expert, MD of People Lab, and author of the book "Employee Engagement", Emma Bridger, as they both try to answer these questions and more including what have Elon Musk, Lord Alan Sugar and Boris Johnson got to do with it all?

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In a post-Pandemic world, how well you execute your go-forward strategy will heavily determine if you go on to just survive or thrive. So why do some businesses continue to separate strategy from employee engagement? Engagement without strategy execution, leaves you with people happily, productively doing things that are not actually benefitting the business. But strategy execution without engagement is not sustainable either.  The two go hand-in-hand.   In this episode, Andy Goram talks to Roly Walter from Appraisd, a tech company that is taking a fresh look at performance management, about how and why strategy execution and engagement should remain the best of bedfellows if you want long-term, sustainable success.

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With everything that’s going on in the world at the moment, could there be a better way to take a break from all that, than talking about the topic of joy? In a world where there’s a tonne of leadership books and doctrines about the choices and responsibilities of leadership, this conversation hones in on the real human side of things and speaks of transformation, love and joy in leadership that can sustain purposeful action and social change.   Andy Goram talks to Rajasvini Bhansali, co-author of the book "Leading With Joy" about why leading with joy is a serious business, is by no means the easy path, but can bring wonderful results. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Rajasvini Bhansali on LinkedIn here Follow Rajasvini on Facebook here Follow Rajasvini on Twitter here Follow Rajasvini on Instagram here Find the book "Leading With Joy" here Follow the book on Twitter here Follow the book on Instagram here Find the book page on LinkedIn here Follow Akaya Windwood on LinkedIn here Follow Akaya on Facebook here Follow Akaya on Twitter here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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"We've got a perfect storm brewing", says my guest and CEO of 1105 Media, Rajeev Kapur and he says it calls for a new style of leadership.  The generational and gender shifts in the workplace, the huge amount of technology disruption coming from things like AI, and the movement and tensions we're seeing in world power, let alone climate change.  It all needs what Rajeev calls, "Enlightened Leadership" which is what he wrote about in his book "Chase Greatness - Enlightened Leadership for the next generation of disruption", and what he discusses with your host, Andy Goram in this episode. ----more----

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Andy Goram and Business Psychologist, Pip Gwynn, from Insight-HRC discuss the concept of fairness at work, which has become a hot topic recently, based on the alleged behaviour at No. 10 Downing Street, lately.   Just 18% of us think we work in a high-fairness workplace, according to research by Gartner.  During this conversation, Andy & Pip discuss what this means for business, what's going on in our brains when we encounter situations we think are unfair, how that impacts our behaviour and what we can all do about it.

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If you're familiar with Patrick Lencioni's work on the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, you'll know that the secret to sustainably high levels of performance and results from your team, is to first establish a strong foundation of trust between leader and team members.  So why, do too many leaders still forego that, and immediately put all their focus on outcomes and results and then wonder why the whole thing collapses in pretty short order?

In this episode, host, Andy Goram is joined by seasoned Operator, Bill Walker.  Over the last 25 years, or so, Bill has learned a lesson or two about Operations.  And whilst he's still a red meat-eating, results-orientated Operator, he understands the value of People and how important building the levels of trust are to sustainable success.  But with results needed yesterday, he's developed some simple practices to accelerate the levels of trust in his teams and be able to climb Lencioni's pyramid to success a little more quickly.

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As we approach 2025, the workplace continues to evolve in response to global challenges, rising costs, and shifting workforce expectations. In this solo episode of Sticky From The Inside, Andy Goram reflects on the big lessons from 2024 and explores the seven trends that will define organizational culture, leadership, and engagement in the year ahead.

From continuous learning to meaningful work, from hybrid working to mental health, Andy unpacks why these trends matter, what organizations are getting right, and where there’s room for growth. With thought-provoking questions, best practice examples, and actionable insights, this episode is a rallying call to rethink and recommit to people-first leadership in the face of unprecedented change.

Whether you’re an HR leader, business owner, or just curious about what the future of work looks like, this episode offers fresh perspectives and practical takeaways to help you stay ahead of the curve.

If you’re ready to embrace the opportunities that 2025 brings, this episode is a must-listen.

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Key Takeaways

• Why continuous learning is a business imperative
• Why transparency and trust are critical when embracing AI to working practices
• How to move beyond the hot mess of hybrid work
• Why yoga and breathing apps don't cut it when it comes to mental health support
• How to move from DEI tickboxes to meaningful impact
• Why meaning at work matters
• Why leaders must champion culture

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00:01:10 - Introduction: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025 00:04:30 - Trend 1: The Importance of Continuous Learning 00:07:31 - Trend 2: AI in HR — Opportunities and Challenges 00:10:20 - Trend 3: Hybrid Work — Flexibility Requires Structure 00:13:14 - Trend 4: Mental Health as a Core Strategy 00:15:47 - Trend 5: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — A Business Imperative 00:18:36 - Trend 6: Creating Meaningful Work Experiences 00:21:12 - Trend 7: Leadership Connection and Championing Culture 00:45:24 - Closing Thoughts: The Future of Work Is Human

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In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, host Andy Goram sits down with award-winning HR leader and author, Debra Corey, to uncover the damaging leadership behaviours that hold bosses—and their teams—back. Drawing from her latest book, Bad Bosses Ruin Lives, Debra explains how even well-intentioned leaders can exhibit bad leadership behaviours without realizing it, leading to disengagement, frustration, and poor performance.

Discover how key behaviours such as micromanagement, avoidance, and lack of appreciation can damage team morale and productivity. Debra also introduces the "Three A's" framework—Awareness, Acceptance, and Action—to help leaders recognize and correct these harmful habits, ultimately fostering better leadership development. If you’ve ever questioned whether your leadership style might be holding your team back, this episode is for you.

Tune in to learn actionable steps to becoming a better leader, fostering trust, and creating a positive workplace culture where employees can thrive. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about leadership development and the steps needed to break free from bad boss behaviours!

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Key Takeaways

• Well-intentioned leaders can still unknowingly cause harm
• The 10 Bad Boss Behaviours are more common than you think
• Awareness, acceptance and intentional action are the keys to rectifying bad boss behaviour
• Trust and empathy are foundational elements of great leadership

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00:01:10 - What Makes A Bad Boss? 00:05:06 - The Disconnect Between Leadership Intention And Impact 00:07:32 - Common Bad Boss Behaviours. What Leaders Often Overlook 00:10:17 - How Leadership Development Can Prevent Bad Boss Behaviours 00:12:27 - Why Awareness & Acceptance Are Key To Leadership Improvement 00:18:56 - The Most Common Bad Boss Behaviours 00:24:40 - The 10 Bad Boss Types 00:31.25 - The Role Of Empathy & Compassion In Leadership 00:43:09 - The Importance Of Trust In Leadership 00:45:36 - How To Take Action To Be A Better Leader

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My first ever guest, Karen Turton, serial entrepreneur, CEO of Purple Story, ex Learning & Development Director of Transition, and National Innovation in Training Award nominee,  joins me to talk about her controversial views on modern performance measurement, empathy, employee engagement, workplace culture, customer experience, and how well leaders are equipped to deal with some of the softer skills and values needed in business today.

Describing organisations in a Forrest Gump-esque way, as a "box of chocolates" with a range of hard and soft centres, comparing Rugby World Cup captain, Martin Johnson's Big Talk and Little Talk, with Karen's Big E, Little concept of customer experience, how things are moving on from Jim Sullivan's business teachings and receiving my set of summarised Sticky Notes to put up on the virtual walls of the Sticky From The Inside studio, that listeners can take back to the ranch, were all part of the conversation.

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Traditional management training struggles to cope with the diversity of requirements that an organisations employees need developing, and the cost of building programmes to suit all those needs.  The result can be a range of broad programmes that attempt to cover as many bases as possible, or that just cover the basics.  At an exec level, organisations turn to coaching as the way to help a smaller, more manageable number of people develop and maximise their effectiveness, impact and potential.  What if you could cost effectively take that approach to development with all your people?  Andy Goram talks to Paul Burton, who's found a way to do it. ----more----

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Why don't more organisations treat building an effective culture, like a strategic, commercial imperative? You still hear comments like, "We'll get to this culture stuff when we've weathered this storm." Frankly, I think that's nuts.  Not everyone thinks that way though.  In this episode, Andy Goram talks to Dan Dowman from Anthem, who believes that "culture is the only differentiator that really matters" because competitors can catch up with everything else. This conversation covers how culture, employee engagement and leadership directly affect the bottom line, and offers up practical advice on how to get the culture your organisation needs, not just put up with the one it has.

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Key Takeaways

• How to develop an organizational culture that drives bottom line performance.
• Why culture is the only differentiator that matters.
• How to intentionally build the culture your organisation needs to be successful.
• What the leader's role is in building that culture. 

• The hidden costs of negative behaviour.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside 00:01:32 - The importance of culture in today's world 00:03:01 - Making culture a strategic priority 00:10:06 - Pitfalls of productivity optimisation 00:14:02 - Disconnect in organisational values 00:15:03 - Developing practical values for businesses 00:16:22 - Personalising company values 00:21:39 - Importance of company culture 00:25:42 - Culture as a competitive advantage 00:26:40 - Overcoming Resistance to Change 00:28:35 - The cost of workplace drama 00:29:10 - The cost of poor culture 00:32:18 - Addressing cultural decay 00:35:01 - Honesty and integrity in setting company culture 00:37:57 - The model of collective fluency 00:42:33 - Practical culture transformation 00:44:01 - Sticky Notes 00:46:27 - Conclusion and Farewell

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Rory Underwood MBE DL shares his insights across elite sport, the military and business as to what lies at the heart of high-performing teams.

Andy Goram, your host of the employee engagement and workplace culture podcast, Sticky From The Inside, chats to Rory about life as an elite player, fighter pilot and businessman and the influences that have shaped his views on what really lies at the heart of the very highest level of team performance.----more----

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The world is now a much smaller place, thanks largely to technology. The person you sit next to at work, virtually, is less likely to come from the same town as you, have the same accent as you, or have the same cultural customs as you than ever before. If you struggled to communicate before, imagine what it's like now!   In this episode of the popular employee engagement, workplace culture and leadership podcast, Sticky From The Inside, your host, Andy Goram, talks to global communication expert, Heather Hansen.   In this fun and lively conversation, Heather shares her insights on how to be a more effective global communicator and how you as a leader can unmute your whole team and get everyone to show up, stand up and speak up. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Heather Hansen on LinkedIn here Check out Heather's website here Find The Global Speech Academy here Find Heather's book, "Unmuted" here Watch Heather's TEDx Talk here Find the book "Surrounded By Idiots" here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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Psychological safety often comes down to the quality of interpersonal skills managers possess. But can you develop and measure those skills?  Your host, Andy Goram, speaks to Psychological Expert and volunteer firefighter, Stephan Wiedner to try to find answers to that question. The conversation also focuses in on the new piece of research that Stephan and renowned Harvard Professor of Leadership and Management, and architect of the famous 7 Psychological Safety questions, Amy Edmondson, are embarking on to measure the link between specific interpersonal skills managers possess and use and psychological safety.

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Do you desire to create a thriving workplace where your team is highly productive, engaged, and feels a deep sense of belonging? Join us as your host, Andy Goram speaks with Joey Havens, managing partner at Horne LLP and author of the book "Leading with Significance" where Joey shares his personal journey, from realising the impact of his own leadership blind spots to transforming Horne's workplace culture, where prioritising people became their number one strategy. He emphasises the significance of leading with intention and genuine care, highlighting the power of transparency and the need to build a strong sense of belonging within organisations.

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Key Takeaways

• The secrets to fostering a magnetic and enduring workplace culture that keeps employees engaged and productive.
• How to lead with significance, inspiring your team to reach new heights of success and fulfillment.
• The power of transparency and open communication in leadership, and how it can transform your workplace culture.
• Cultivating genuine care for your employees creates a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and supported.

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Introduction: Building Stickier Organisations 00:01:57 - Leading with Significance 00:03:23 - Background and Inspiration 00:08:43 - The Significance of Leading with Significance 00:15:28 - The Wise Firm and the Foolish Firm 00:16:45 - Building a Wise Firm Culture 00:18:25 - Foundations of a Magnetic Workplace 00:19:17 - People First and Transparency 00:26:58 - The Complexity of Culture 00:30:06 - The Impact of Flexibility 00:33:28 - Moving from Good Culture to Magnetic Culture 00:35:03 - Impact of Challenging Behaviours 00:36:53 - Creating a Compelling Vision 00:38:05 - Future of Work Challenges 00:40:48 - Three Magnetic Sticky Thoughts

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Dan Toma, a leading thinker on innovation shares his thoughts and insights on the guiding principles that lie behind having an effective and innovative, workplace culture.

Is there a blueprint or a magic formula to having an innovative culture that we can all follow?  Your host, Andy Goram and Dan, discuss the processes. measurements and actions that lie behind making your business truly innovative, and not just a company that has the word innovation in its vision statement.

The pair follow the chapters in Dan's book "Innovation Accounting", to outline the steps that should be taken to ensure sustainable innovation lies at the heart of your company culture. They dig into the problems companies face in trying to do that and Dan offers up some advice on how to improve the situation in your business.

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In the concluding part of this special two-part episode, Steve Armstrong continues to share his insights and experiences of 15 Destructive Leadership Behaviours he's admittedly shown, but is now adept at recognising and taking mitigating action against. He knows firsthand the damage they can do to a leader, employees and organisations as a whole.

In this honest and frank interview, he hopes others, both young and old, experienced or inexperienced, can avoid these pitfalls by listening to the advice he shares, based on his own mistakes.

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• Uncover the unseen pitfalls of destructive leadership behaviours that can harm team dynamics.
• Learn the art of fostering trust and credibility, a sure-fire approach for successful leadership.
• Highlight the role of self-awareness and humility in augmenting one's leadership prowess.
• Grasp the urgency of ditching entitlement in favour of personal growth to enhance your leadership skills.
• Identify and tackle destructive behaviours in the workplace, bolstering productivity and harmony.

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00:02:26 - The Importance of Being Present but Not Overbearing 00:06:23 - Embracing Work Loneliness and Trusting Your Team 00:09:36 - Leadership Accountability and Responsibility 00:12:56 - The Cost of Repeating Mistakes 00:14:45 - Questioning Suitability and Learning from Experiences 00:16:26 - Destructive Behaviour and Responsibility 00:17:02 - Lack of Self-Awareness 00:19:08 - Lack of Self-Awareness and Its Consequences 00:22:49 - Humility in Leadership 00:27:11 - Feeling Entitled 00:32:12 - Building Trust and Respect 00:33:39 - Destructive Behaviours and their Impact 00:35:57 - Reflecting on Destructive Behaviours 00:39:02 - The Importance of Enjoying Work 00:43:49 - Closing Thoughts

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Andy Goram looks ahead to 2022. He takes a look at the foundations of how businesses can engage their employees in 2022 and beyond, and what's in store for the Sticky From The Inside Podcast in 2022.

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Dr. Randy Ross, a renowned expert on axiology, shares profound insights into the impact of values and purpose in organisational life. In an engaging conversation your host, Andy Goram and Dr. Ross explore the concept of axiology, including its beginnings in ancient Greek Philosophy and it's more modern interpretations, as a means to help and guide individuals and organisations in making purpose-driven decisions that are good for the employee, company, community and planet alike.

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• The impact of axiology in business and unlock its potential for success.
• The secrets to building a business that adds significant value to the community.
• Workplace cultures that provoke positive change, drive growth and success.
• Personal and organisational purpose statements that drive motivation and achievement.
• The principles of creating sustainable value and generosity in business. 

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside  00:03:28 - Dr. Randy Ross' Background  00:07:24 - Purpose of Business  00:11:25 - Creating Remarkable Value  00:15:34 - Bridging the Gap  00:15:44 - Axiology and Value Judgments  00:18:29 - The Seven Maxims of Value Creation  00:22:00 - Pursuit of Happiness and Money  00:27:01 - Responsibility and Ownership  00:30:24 - Purpose Statements and Value Judgements  00:44:44 - Sticky Notes of Wisdom 00:47:18 - Conclusion and Call to Action 

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Episode Overview In episode 13 Andy Goram is joined by Andrew Deighton from AWD Development Solutions to discuss the practical steps businesses can take to try and rebuild or re-establish teams and cultures that have been affected by the last tumultuous year.   In this honest, practical conversation, Andrew shares his own experiences of working in great teams and the lessons he's learnt from working with and watching strong team leaders.  These are the things he now puts into practice as he helps businesses improve their teams and culture.  His book The Exceptional Team blueprint, which he's not plugging in this episode is a great and timely resource for people and businesses looking to build better teamwork and fashion a strong culture going forwards. Join The Conversation Find me on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Download the podcast here Useful Links Follow Andrew Deighton on LinkedIn here Follow Andrew and AWD Development Solutions on Twitter here Visit the AWD Development website here Get The Exceptional Team Blueprint book here Full Episode Transcript

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What does it take to be successful leader today?  Breaking the mould of all those poor leaders you had in your career and being your true, authentic self lies at the heart of it.   In this episode, your host, Andy Goram, talks to Tim Roberts, coach, motivational speaker and now the author of the book "Break The Mould, Volume 1. How  To Be Your Best Version Of You."  Tim doesn't take a conventional view of what makes a good leader.  He's got his own take on it and in this episode he shares that along with the inspiration for the book and some of the lessons contained within it.

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In a recent poll, a staggering 42% of people working in the Hospitality industry said that they wanted to leave.  But this number fell to 6% from a list of businesses that made it into the long list of the Best Places To Work in UK Hospitality, run by The Caterer magazine. So what are these guys doing that's so different?   In this episode, your host, Andy Goram, talks to experienced Hospitality-focused engagement and culture specialist and long time Hospitality campaigner, Jane Sunley, as they exchange notes from their recent attendance at The Caterer's 2022 People Summit, and work through what the best places to work in UK Hospitality are actually doing to attract and retain their people.

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Video meetings are here to stay. But we've all experienced the endless cavalcade of soulless video meetings, where half the cameras and microphones are turned off, you suspect (or can clearly see) that other participants are doing other things, and the whole experience lacks engagement, productivity and any sense of collective wellbeing. The whole video-thing can lack any emotion or personal connection. But what if there was a better way?   My guest on episode 27 of employee engagement and workplace culture podcast, Sticky From The Inside Podcast, Paul Hills from Konektis, believes he has found the cure to what we all know as "zoom fatigue." 

 

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Menopause affects 52% of the workforce, and it is reckoned that c.1m women in the UK, or persons going through it, have left work because of it.  Its effect on employee engagement is not a topic I thought I would be discussing when I started this podcast, but I'm glad I did. I'm just sad it didn't happen earlier.   In episode 48 of the Sticky From The Inside Podcast, host Andy Goram, from the employee engagement and workplace culture consultancy, Bizjuicer, talks to Bev Thorogood, the menopause training specialist about how the transition through the various stages of menopause can seriously affect the engagement and performance of those people going through it, and the steps you can take to help, support and retain that precious talent. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Bev Thorogood on LinkedIn here Check out Bev's website here Find Bev's Facebook Group "Your Best Midlife" here Find Davina McCall's TV Programme Sex, Myths And Menopause here Find Mariella Frostrup's Book "Cracking The Menopause" here Find Channel 4's Menopause e-learning programme here Find The Menopause Experts here Find The Fawcett Report here Find out more about Imposter Syndrome here Watch a classic Les Dawson & Roy Barraclough "Cissie & Ada" sketch here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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Andy Goram and Rob Robson from The People Experience Hub, look to answer the seemingly simple question, "What Is Employee Engagement, Anyway?" and see where they differ in their opinions.   During the conversation they discuss the plethora of definitions there are out there for employee and engagement and why that might be. They also dig into the measurement of it, sharing their opinions on what's good, what's bad, what's missing and what the future might look like.

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Episode Overview In episode 11 Andy Goram is joined by Katy Kurn of Showoff Communications to chat about the secrets of creating internal communications that really connect with your internal audience. Billions of pounds and work-hours are spent crafting customer communications that aim to cause an emotional response, but normally far less effort is put into trying to get the same response from your people.   In this conversation, Katy and Andy discuss audience planning, segmentation, story-telling, the use of familiar language and how The Three Little Pigs makes for a perfect communication template, amongst many other things. As always, 3 helpful Sticky Notes are left behind at the end to help you make an impact with your internal communications, today. Join The Conversation Find me on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Download the podcast here Useful Links Follow Katy Kurn on LinkedIn here Follow Showoff Communications on Facebook here Follow Showoff Communications on Twitter here Visit the Showoff Communications website here Full Episode Transcript

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Rapid growth and change bring unique people challenges to deal with.  Legend has it that Google's founders were still interviewing and signing off on new Googlers well into the first 1000 employees.  But is that sensible for everyone?  There's a point at which you have to let go of some stuff, right?   In this episode, your host, Andy Goram, talks to the experienced scale-up HR professional, and author of the book "Scaling For Success", Andrew Bartlow, on what it really takes to successfully deal with hypergrowth and take your people with you at the same time.

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Andy Goram speaks to Jo Coxhill, an internal communications expert and employee listener with a passion for improving organisational culture and employee experience. With a background in marketing and extensive experience in internal comms and engagement, Jo has a deep understanding of the nuances of workplace dynamics. In this episode Jo's focus on employee listening strategies, hybrid working, burnout solutions, and building inclusive workplace cultures enables her to share valuable insights of the good, the bad, and the crazy things she hears inside organisations.

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Key Takeaways

• How effective employee listening strategies create a more engaged and productive workforce.

• How to make the most of hybrid working and enhance collaboration and productivity.

• How others are addressing workplace burnout and boosting employee well-being.

• The responsibility on leadership roles in driving employee engagement and satisfaction.

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Podcast introduction

00:02:53 - Importance of Listening to Employees 

00:09:41 - Role of an Employee Listener 

00:11:45 - Motivation for Independent Consulting 

00:13:46 - Positive Client Relationships 

00:14:13 - Common Misconceptions about Employee Listening 

00:16:47 - Employee Listening: Fashionable or Genuine Thirst? 

00:21:35 - Pitfalls of Employee Listening 

00:24:50 - Building Trust through Employee Listening 

00:26:13 - The Hybrid Work Dilemma 

00:27:30 - The Pitfalls of Employee-Led Hybrid Working 

00:30:28 - EY's Framework for Hybrid Working 

00:32:00 - Best Practices for Hybrid Working 

00:37:24 - Impact of Hybrid Working on Burnout 

00:40:18 - Rethinking Productivity and Work Hours 

00:41:15 - The Importance of Productivity and Reshaping Work 

00:42:04 - The Gold Standard of Leadership and Employee Listening 

00:43:42 - Creating Harmony and Consensus in the Workplace 

00:45:30 - The Power of Employee Listening 

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"When the work of your heart, your hands, and your mind is done to serve others with delight, that is joy."  That is the mantra of Rich Sheridan, Co-Founder of Menlo Innovations, a software development company that is known the world over for its intentionally joyful culture.   In this episode, your host, Andy Goram talks to the international speaker and best-selling author of Joy Inc., and Chief Joy Officer about what it takes to create an intentionally joyful culture. But don't be fooled by the word joy.  This isn't a lesson in how to be more happy-clappy at work.  Far from it.  This is about working hard, as a team, with a clear sense of purpose and an empowering spirit of experimentation and trust.

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Why don’t we question traditional leadership training more often? The world is shifting under our feet, with complex global challenges, AI, and sustainability demanding leaders who think differently. Yet many organisations and institutions still rely on approaches designed for yesterday’s problems.

In this episode, Andy Goram talks to Ed Fidoe, founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School, who’s taking a bold, innovative approach to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Ed believes that interdisciplinary thinking—combining knowledge across fields—is critical for tackling the messy, interconnected issues that dominate today’s landscape.

This thought-provoking conversation dives into how education and leadership development need to evolve, why adaptability, empathy, and long-term thinking are the “ninja skills” of the future, and how businesses can prepare their people to lead with purpose and impact. If you’re ready to rethink what it means to build a successful leader, this episode is a must-listen.

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• Why interdisciplinary thinking is essential for future leaders
• How the traditional MBA and Leadership training need to evolve
• Why the "Ninja-like" skills of adaptability, systems thinking, collaboration, and ethical decision-making are becoming non-negotiable for leaders
• Why effective, modern leaders must care about more than just short-term outcomes
• Why education and business must adapt together

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00:01:10 - Leadership at a Crossroads: Why Traditional Approaches Fall Short 00:03:49 - Meet Ed Fidoe: The Vision Behind the London Interdisciplinary School 00:07:54 - Why Interdisciplinary Thinking is Crucial for Future Leaders 00:15:42 - Rethinking the MBA: Developing Foresight for Complex Systems 00:20:48 - The Case for Long-Termism in Leadership 00:23:22 - Building Critical Leadership Skills for the 21st Century 00:28:22 - Overcoming Barriers to Interdisciplinary Leadership 00:39:22 - Embedding Values and Purpose in Leadership Development 00:45:24 - Sticky Notes: Ed Fidoe’s Three Key Pieces of Leadership Advice

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A recent Korn Ferry report suggests that by 2030 there will be a global talent shortage of 85 million people. So if ever focusing on employee engagement and retention was necessary, that time is now.  Excellent internal communications can form part of the cultural glue that holds an organisation together, helps it retain its people and connect them to the bigger mission.  Yet, communication is still given as the number one problem in many businesses. So what needs to change.

Andy Goram talks to Katie Macaulay, Managing Director of AB, the world’s longest-established internal communication agency, founded in 1964, about how internal communications needs reframing and refocusing to help with this challenge. ----more----

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Host, Andy Goram, talks to Organisational Psychologist, Laura Howard about the experiences of dealing with issues of gender stereotyping, inequality and both conscious and unconscious bias, in the small sample of female leaders she spoke to during her Masters Degree research.

In this episode, Laura shares some of the stories, and her own thoughts and experiences to bring more awareness to the issues still faced by many women in the workplace and to suggest a positive path forwards.

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What on earth is the "Sticky From The Inside Podcast" all about?  And, what is a "Stickier Business" for goodness sake?

Well, this first, introductory episode seeks to answer both these questions and give you a little more insight into what this podcast is about.

The level of employee engagement across the globe is frankly shocking and it hasn't changed in years.  I'm your host, Andy Goram and I'm on a mission to help businesses and their employees get much more out of their working relationship and create great workplace cultures, happier places to work and tonnes more mutual success.

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Unlock the hidden genius in your team as leadership expert Myles Downey challenges control-driven leaders to embrace trust, tap into individual strengths, and unleash a powerhouse of performance and innovation.

In this engaging episode of Sticky From The Inside, Andy Goram sits down with Myles Downey, an accomplished executive coach and leadership development expert. The episode focuses on enabling genius and tapping into individual strengths within organizations.

Myles shares practical insights and strategies for leaders to unlock the full potential of their team members. He highlights the importance of clear communication, regular one-on-one meetings, and understanding individual strengths to create a transformative environment where creativity and innovation thrive. He also stresses the significance of taking time to reflect and think, which leads to more effective decision-making and interventions.

The episode addresses the challenges of implementing these concepts within organizations that have a command-and-control culture, while also offering inspiring examples of how embracing a culture of trust and empowerment can lead to tangible benefits such as increased performance and productivity. Leaders and managers who want to foster a culture of genius and unlock the potential of their teams will find this episode highly valuable.

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• Discover the essential role coaching plays in unlocking individual potential.
• Ponder the rising trend of a people-first perspective in today's business landscape.
• Evaluate the widespread effects of the pandemic on businesses and the newfound focus on employees.
• Uncover strategies to enable latent talents and harness individual strengths within your workforce.
• Understand the undeniable influence of context and clarity in fostering effective leadership and top-notch performance.

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00:00:10 - Introduction, 00:01:12 - Importance of Coaching, 00:03:01 - Guest Introduction, 00:08:35 - The Changing World of Business, 00:11:06 - Focus on People, 00:16:32 - The Importance of Context in Leadership Communication, 00:17:23 - The Definition of Coaching, 00:20:34 - Coaching Skills and Emotional Intelligence, 00:21:02 - Tapping into a Flow State, 00:27:52 - Enabling Genius, 00:32:45 - Recognizing Your Unique Genius 00:34:16 - The Framework of Genius 00:38:05 - Resistance to Change in Organizations 00:40:32 - The Irony of Control 00:42:09 - Sticky Note Wisdom

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In a special show to mark 100 episodes, Andy Goram looks back at the 99 previous conversations and picks a collection of standout moments that either particularly resonated, made him think, filled his heart or have stuck with him. The compilation of clips covers a range of employee engagement and workplace culture-linked topics including Purpose, Significance, Leadership, The Changing Workplace, Trust, Burnout, Commerciality, Compassion and Deep Listening.

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• The difference between the meaning of work and the meaning in work
• The requirements for productive self-managed teams
• How to create employee commitment at work
• The connection between employee engagement and burnout
• How to blend commercial and compassionate skills in developing leaders
• The 3 secret numbers to turn you into a deep listener

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00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky From The Inside 00:01:18 - Looking back at 100 episodes 00:03:33 - Zach Mercurio: The meaning in work 00:07:44 - Work: A paycheck or more? 00:10:44 - Perry Timms: The changing workforce 00:14:18 - Agency comes with responsibility 00:16:36 - Evangelising leaders 00:18:22 - Joe Mull: Commitment at work 00:22:09 - Employalty: The nine dimensions of employee commitment 00:25:33 - What's at the core of employee engagement? 00:27:23 - Emma Bridger: The darker side of employee engagement 00:31:40 - Can you link employee engagement to results? 00:34:47 - Barrie Robinson: Creating great experiences 00:36:50 - Leadership characteristics 00:42:00 - Oscar Trimboli: 3 numbers behind deep listening 00:44:29 - The difference with deep listeners 00:47:38 - Podcast Close

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Employee engagement and workplace cultures took a bashing during and post the Pandemic.  Many employees today are far less tolerant of outdated, uncaring, and inauthentic practices, attitudes, and behaviours. We know this because they are voting with their feet.  So how can you fortify your culture and set your business and the people that power it up for success?   Andy Goram talks to Shaara Roman, author of the book "The Conscious Workplace" about what it takes to build a sustainably enabling culture, where you hold on to more of your talent, who succeed and thrive. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Shaara Roman on LinkedIn here Find Shaara's Website here Find The Conscious Workplace book here Follow The Silverene Group on LinkedIn here Find the story about King Arthur Flour and Employee Ownership here Find out more about Employee Stock Ownership Plans here Find out more about the Leesa Mattress story  Find the Vital Friends book here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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Why are such common sense things like essential, human skills, still not common practice when it comes to leadership? In this episode of the Sticky From The Inside podcast, host Andy Goram delves into the topic of human leadership skills in the workplace with guest Thomas Gelmi, an international coach and author of Breakthrough and The Coaching Code. Both Andy and Thomas express frustration at the gap between recognition of the importance of human leadership skills and their practical implementation in the workplace today. The conversation emphasises the need for organisations to prioritise personality development over traditional leadership skills, with Thomas highlighting the impact of authentic, empathetic, and compassionate leadership on team dynamics and overall performance.

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• The art of transforming common sense "soft" leadership skills into common practice.
• How to overcome barriers to fostering a more collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Understand the significance of fostering empathy and authenticity in leadership.
• Unpack the role of personality development in becoming a successful leader.
• The crucial role top management plays in driving cultural change and creating a positive work environment. 

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The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside  00:01:22 - The Importance of Human Leadership Skills  00:05:57 - Thomas Gelmi's Unconventional Background  00:09:37 - Key Facets of Effective Leadership  00:14:04 - The Challenge of Integrating Human Leadership Skills  00:18:27 - The Importance of Communication Skills  00:19:27 - The Biggest Mistake in Communication  00:23:31 - The Influence of Dominant Alpha Males  00:27:00 - Shifting Organisational Cultures  00:32:51 - The Process of Change  00:35:46 - The Impact of Unintentional Behaviour  00:38:10 - Raising Awareness in Organisations  00:43:52 - Sticky Note Wisdom  00:47:25 - Conclusion and Farewell 

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Andy speaks to Julian Saipe, former opera singer, entrepreneur, business leader, and now an international executive coach and member of the Forbes Coaches Council about the power, benefits and pitfalls of bringing a unified purpose to a business.

Julian talks about his experiences of being an entrepreneur and his purpose journey from the solo "vanity trip" to an involving and inspiring collective approach, as he recalls taking Zafferano, one of London's highly acclaimed food and event management brands, from conception to exit over 15 years.

In this conversation, they cover topics like opera (!), singing for the Queen Mum, dreams, humanity, authenticity, employee engagement, the role of straplines, reinventing organisations, purpose as a 100 year project and examine what might be behind a leader's struggle to embrace and make the most of having a unifying purpose driving their business forwards.

Plus, Julian leaves behind his 3 Sticky Notes on the virtual walls of the Sticky From The Inside studio, in an attempt to help you successfully think about and develop your own unifying purpose.  A list of useful links and a full transcript of the show can be found lower down in these Show Notes.

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In this inspiring episode of Sticky From The Inside, host Andy Goram is joined by Wall Street bestselling author Magi Graziano to explore how leaders can shift their organizational culture from friction to flow. With decades of experience in conscious leadership, Magi dives into the science and strategies behind unlocking joy, engagement, and peak performance at work. From diagnosing cultural dysfunction to creating a compelling vision, Magi shares actionable insights for leaders and teams looking to align their purpose and unleash their full potential. Don’t miss this transformative conversation packed with wisdom and practical takeaways.

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• Friction starts from within. Subconscious programming affects how people handle stress and anxiety
• We need a noble cause. Organisations thrive when their compelling vision connects with their people
• Conscious leadership is key. Leaders must take responsibility for their own growth
• Systems and frameworks matter. Supporting peak performance takes well-defined systems and processes

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00:01:10 - Introduction: Meet Magi Graziano and Her Inspiring Journey 00:09:07 - Diagnosing Friction in Organisational Culture 00:13:15 - The Role of Subconscious Programming in Workplace Stress 00:18:40 - Conscious Leadership: A Catalyst for Change 00:33:31 - How Alignment Drives Engagement and Performance 00:36:38 - From Vision to Action: Steps to Ignite Culture 00:38.38 - Practical Tools for Cultural Transformation 00:41.03 - Key Takeaways: Moving From Friction to Flow 00:42:23 - Closing Thoughts and Resources to Explore Further

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Perry Timms, Chief Energy Officer of PTHR shares his thoughts and insights on the evolution of teams and the workplace.

The way the workplace functions and how teams best perform is changing, rapidly.  Your host, Andy Goram and Perry, discuss how the emergence of transient and self-managed teams is changing the way that some forward-thinking businesses function, for the better, and the central role that purpose plays in that. Which is something that the CBI recently threw their backing behind.

In a packed 40 minutes the pair cover employee engagement, culture, purpose, motivation, systems, processes, authenticity and seek to prove that purpose and profit can work together in harmony.  The lively conversation covers such great examples as Dan Price at Gravity Payments, Jos de Blok and the Buurtzorg model, Peter Aceto at Tangerine Bank, John Stepper at Deutsche Bank, and the Bob Chapman, Barry Wehmiller story, whilst also highlighting where it can go wrong as we saw recently with the Basecamp controversy.

Check out the extensive show notes below to find out more details on the topics and examples covered in the show.

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What does it take to construct a place of work where people love to be and are enabled to bring their best selves and do their very best work, every day, willingly? There's lots of talk about the future of the workplace. One day hybrid is the new black, the next day we're all going back to 5-days-a-week in the office. Who knows what the reality will be?   In episode 53, Andy Goram chats to Simone Fenton-Jarvis, a Facilities Maintenance expert and author of the book "The Human-Centric Workplace". In this episode, Simone passionately shares her views on the future of the workplace, and the impact this has on the people that work there, the wider community and the planet we inhabit. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Simone Fenton-Jarvis on LinkedIn here Find the Human-Centric Website here Follow Simone on Twitter here Follow Simone on Instagram here Find the book The Human-Centric Workplace here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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A great employee onboarding experience will create a real sense of belonging, connection and exciting possibilities for the future. This is the moment your shiny, newest asset is at their most excited; enthused to properly understand how they will play their part in the future success of the company. So why, in general, are they so awful? There has to be a better way.   My guest on Episode 29, is Jerome Deroy from Narativ, a company that helps businesses engage their people through better storytelling. In this conversation, he takes us back to the AIDS crisis of 1994, the genesis of Narativ, and how that inspired the work they do today. He shares the insights and processes that make great storytelling and the impact that has on individuals and businesses, and how it can improve your employee onboarding experience exponentially.

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What is it that makes some businesses perform better than others? What makes them more attractive to candidates than others? How do they hold on to more of their talent than others? Well, one commonality, that I'd wager, is seen in all of those consistently top-performing businesses is having a set of guiding core values that are alive and working in the organisation, every day.   In episode 52 of Sticky From The Inside, the popular employee engagement, culture and human leadership podcast, your host, Andy Goram, discusses the importance and benefits of having core values alive and working in  your business, and how to achieve that with Marc Reifenrath, CEO and Co-Founder of Spinutech, who puts a lot of the company's success down to having just that. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Marc Reifenrath on LinkedIn here Find the Spinutech Website here Find out more about the EOS model here Find out about Alabama Crimson Tide College Football Team here Find out more about Coach Nick Saban here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript

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What are the future requirements of successful leadership? The world of the last 3 years is almost unrecognisable. Many things we took for granted, or had never imagined have either changed or happened. When you think of it like that, is it any wonder that the celebrated concepts of leadership, that have been commonplace over the last three decades are now looking outdated and out of place? Couple that with the generational shift that's taking place in the workplace, and the differing needs of today's workplace, and I think there is clearly a need for a good deal more humanity for leaders to be successful going forwards.   In episode 45 of the employee engagement and workplace culture podcast Sticky From The Inside, host Andy Goram, speaks with the author of 3 best-selling books on teams and leadership, and motivational speaker, Caspar Craven. The pair exchange views on what traits are required to be a successful leader of people in the future. The conversation covers mistakes the pair have made, why the command and control leadership model is inappropriate today, emotional understanding, tattoos, sailing around the world with 3 kids under 10, their aversion to phrases such as "soft skills" and "feminisation of the workplace" and how unresolved trauma may be a hidden inhibitor of team success.

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Episode Overview Nowadays we rarely purchase anything before checking out the reviews. Why? Because we believe they will give us the real, reliable, honest inside track on whether we're about to make a great purchase or help us avoid a terrible mistake. The same is happening when it comes to job-hunting, for the same reasons. Checking out websites like Glassdoor, to see what employees really think, feel and say about a business is becoming more and more popular.   In episode 16 of the Sticky From The Inside podcast, your host Andy Goram, talks to Caroline Cuthbertson, from Sky Betting & Gaming, a company who recently made it onto Glassdoor's Top 50 Places To Work in The UK, who looks after the marketing strategy for their employer brand and is well placed to reveal what it really takes to make it onto such a list and what the real benefits of that are. Join The Conversation Find me on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Download the podcast here Useful Links Follow Caroline Cuthbertson on LinkedIn here Find the HBR Article on 12 Attributes of a Truly Great Place to Work here Find the HBR Article on the 6 employee types and the role work plays here Find the Glassdoor UK website here Find the Great Place To Work UK website here Find the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies To Work For List here Full Episode Transcript

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In this episode, Andy Goram speaks to Emma Harvey, from Candid HR who's written a novel called "Have You Got A Minute?" which takes a look at the issues faced by HR professionals and businesses today, from a different perspective.

The characters and funny stories in the book are based on Emma's real-life experiences and she shares some of those as the two talk about issues like The Great Resignation, the battle for talent, hybrid-working, and of course, people having sex at work!

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