Better business results, stronger teams, more successful careers and happier lives often boil down to better relationships, so author and educator Dr.... more
In today’s fast-paced world, it seems like everyone is talking about being “triggered.” But what does it really mean, and... more
In today's fast-paced corporate world, balancing leadership with personal health is key to long-term success. Dr. Mike Patterson sits down... more
In a world where AI is rapidly reshaping the business landscape, what does it take to lead highly intelligent teams... more
Ever wondered why some stories stick with you while others fade away? Join Dr. Mike Patterson and storytelling master Josh... more
How do you navigate the difficult things in life and keep going? Better yet, how do you navigate the tough... more
Introduction Revenue is the lifeblood of any business and it’s one of the factors that determines success or failure. As... more
Introduction: Over the past decade, the role of customer success has gained importance and prestige. On this episode of the... more
Carol Bowser, J.D is a workplace conflict expert. After practicing Employment Law for several years, Carol founded Conflict Management Strategies... more
History provides the opportunity to study the past through the lens of the present, but what makes history so exciting... more
Introduction The time-honored tradition of defining career development exclusively in terms of promotions, moves, and title changes is dead. Beyond,... more
It’s March and Women’s History Month, so what better way to celebrate than to speak with someone who leads an... more
Introduction Globally, 700 million people live below the poverty line–surviving on less than $2 per day. In Africa as a... more
On this Episode In this episode you’ll hear a conversation with sports psychologist, Dr. Tom Hanson. While Tom has worked... more
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the number of meetings you attend and wonder whether your time could be better... more
Introduction When nonprofits--or any organization for that matter--are poorly run, it inhibits their ability to deliver value for their customers... more
Introduction: Moms are the hardest working people we know. They juggle demanding careers and family responsibilities in ways that make... more
Introduction In this episode we focus on how to retain and engage Gen Z and younger Millennials, while also discussing... more
Introduction Have you ever wondered why some people tend to climb the career ladder effortlessly, while others get stuck a... more
Introduction Have you run into people who seem just a bit too nice? They are so accommodating and non-confrontational that... more
Introduction In this episode we explore three D’s of leadership: delegation, decision making, and dreaming. Two of the three are... more
Introduction I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “life happens.” It suggests the idea that despite our enthusiastic, gung-ho plans and... more
If you like the origin stories of great business ideas--especially great ideas that involve financial technology--that promise to do good... more
Have you ever dreamed about what it would be like to be your own boss? To become an entrepreneur with... more
Have you ever wanted to have an intimate conversation with someone who has played in a Rose Ball and coached... more
Introduction If you are stressed out, feel like you always have too much to do and too little time to... more
Many people will quickly say that they want to avoid conflict in the workplace. That’s not surprising because anyone who... more
Emotional Intelligence could be the reason you’re getting ahead in your career or could explain why you’re stuck. If you... more
On this Episode On this special two-part episode, you’ll hear from two seasoned leadership consulting professionals who come from very... more
On this special two-part episode, you’ll hear from two seasoned leadership consulting professionals who come from very different backgrounds, but... more
My guests on this episode believe that they have cracked the code on improved collaboration and creating healthy organizational culture.... more
On this episode, you’ll meet Pete Baker, a senior leader in Human Resources for a variety of organizations, who has... more
Have you ever wondered how learning leaders think about delivering leadership and employee development across a large enterprise? On this... more
Coaching is an approach to learning and personal and professional growth that creates self--awareness, drives transformational change, and provides much... more
The world is in dire need of better, more productive conversations. To support that assertion, all you have to do... more
We all admire at the courage, commitment, and success of the US Navy SEAL Teams. These warriors are often thought... more
According to the The World Economic Forum, Emotional Intelligence is one of the top-ten, must-have job skills of the twenty-first... more
What’s it like for a native of Tennessee to build a successful in learning, leadership development, and organizational development in... more
The transition from being a doer to a leader can be a difficult one for many people. Doers are outstanding... more
Many years ago, I had a professor in grad school who often said, “Your success will almost always be based... more
According to Diversity Wins, the third in a series of reports from famed management consulting firm, McKinsey and Company, the... more
According to the 2020 census, there are 62.1 million Hispanics in the United States or 18.7 percent of the population.... more
You’ve heard it a thousand times: “I hate all of the politics at work.” You may have even said it... more
You have likely been on some really good teams where everyone enjoyed working together and together, you accomplished some pretty... more
On today’s episode, we’re talking about what it takes to lead yourself well into retirement–and how to make that season... more
There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states: “When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others... more
Everyone wants to be treated with dignity and feel safe. Unfortunately, some workplace paradigms--and individual leaders--do a poor job of... more
Grief is both a very individual experience as well as a universal reality. At some point in our lives, we... more
Welcome back to the Mission First, People Always Podcast! We are back again with Dr. David Burkus for part two... more
Welcome back to the Mission First People Always Podcast! In today's episode, I'm offering my conversation with author, Dr. David... more
Resilience is the capacity to deal with difficulty, adapt, and come back stronger. It's something today's guest argues is critically... more
Welcome back to the Mission First People Always Podcast! Did you know? According to the Society for Human Resources Management... more
One of the goals of this podcast is to inspire you with stories of people who overcame adversity, worked hard,... more
Welcome back to Mission First People Always! Today’s guests are two guys who are doing it RIGHT! They are entrepreneurs... more
How do you define kindness? Selfless acts that make someone else's life better would probably be part of your definition.... more
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Welcome back to the Mission First People Always Podcast! Today’s episode is all about teamwork. Teamwork is a term we... more
Over 100 years ago, Henry Ford was reputed to have said, "You can have a car painted any color you... more
Welcome back to the Mission First People Always Podcast! Today, we gain a new perspective on organizational change from change... more
What's the right time to become intentional about developing the relational skills of young people? Today, we discuss how one... more
Welcome back to the Mission First People Always podcast! On today’s episode, we invite you to carefully consider an important... more
Welcome back to the Mission First People Always Podcast! Today, we gain a new perspective on organizational change from change expert, Karen... more