Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel
Episodes
Bill Cheney on Member-First Leadership, Cooperative Finance, and Building Cultures That Serve
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica sat down with Bill Cheney, CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, to explore what it really means to lead in a member-owned, mis...
Greg Schaefer on Building Mental Grit, Betting on Yourself, and the Entrepreneur’s Endurance Mindset
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica sat down with Greg Schaefer, founder of Schaefer Enterprises and a committed endurance athlete, to talk about what it really takes ...
Lenovo’s Calvin Crosslin on Cultivating Inclusive Culture, Employee Advocacy, and Listening at Scale
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica sat down with Calvin Crosslin, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Lenovo, a global technology company known for its inno...
Adobe’s Stacy Martinet on Adaptive Leadership, Brand Trust, and Showing Up with Empathy
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica sat down with Stacy Martinet, Chief Communications Officer at Adobe, a global leader in digital experiences and creativity tools. ...
Eventbrite’s Julia Hartz on Building Resilient Culture, Leading with Empathy, and Redefining Connection in a Post-Pandemic World
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica sat down with Julia Hartz, Co-Founder and CEO of Eventbrite, a global self-service ticketing and event technology platform. In thi...
Alorica’s Max Schwendner & Mike Clifton on Co-CEO Unity, Curiosity-Driven Growth, and Leading with Decisiveness
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica sat down with Max Schwendner and Mike Clifton, co-CEOs of Alorica, a global customer-experience company with 100,000+ employees. In...
Aflac’s Matthew Owenby on Hiring for Life, Leadership Legacy, and Prioritizing Customers in Crisis
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica sat down with Matthew Owenby, Chief Strategy Officer at Aflac, an American insurance company and the largest provider of supplement...
Humancore’s Mike Dolen on Leadership, Technology, and the Human Side of Change
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica sat down with Mike Dolen, the founder and CEO of Humancore, an AI powered platform designed to help managers lead better in real ti...
Skillibrium’s Bart Fanelli on Truth, Accountability, and Objectivity in Leadership
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica sat down with Bart Fanelli, founder of Skillibrium and a longtime operator with deep experience leading revenue teams inside high-g...
Kyndryl’s Victoria Pelletier on Navigating Change and Being Unstoppable
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica sat down with Victoria Pelletier, a bold and boundary-breaking executive who became a Fortune 500 COO at just 24 and has been unsto...
Udemy’s Greg Brown on Learning Technology and Corporate Transformation
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica sat down with Greg Brown, former CEO of Udemy. Greg is a lifelong advocate for growth through learning, with a leadership journey s...
Precisely’s Tendü Yogurtçu on AI Data Design, Remote Work, and Human-First Innovation
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica sat down with Tendü Yogurtçu, the Chief Technology Officer of Precisely, which powers data integrity for more than 90 of the Fort...
Ontra’s Megan Hansen on Empathy, Purpose, and The Power of “And”
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica is joined by Megan Hansen, the Chief People Officer at Ontra - a legal tech company navigating the world of AI and private equity. ...
Nikesh Arora of Palo Alto Networks on Leadership, Listening, and Non-Linear Thinking
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica is joined by Nikesh Arora, the chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks. When he joined the company in 2018, Nikesh had no cybersecur...
Service Express’ Ron Alvesteffer on Service, Accountability, and People-First Culture
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica is joined by Ron Alvesteffer, the President and CEO of Service Express. Ron doesn’t just talk about people-first culture, he o...
ABM’s Raúl Valentin on Fairness, Humility, and Collaboration in Leadership
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica is joined by Raúl Valentin, the Chief Human Resources Officer at ABM Industries. Raúl explains how his belief in fairness drives ...
Denny’s’ Kelli Valade on Feeding the Soul and Making People Feel Seen
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Denny’s’ Kelli Valade on Feeding the Soul and Making People Feel Seen This week, Jessica is joined by Kelli Valade, CEO of Denny’s. They discus...
The Inspired Performance Institute's Dr. Don Wood on Resetting Trauma and Maximizing Performance
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica is joined by Dr. Don Wood, CEO of the Inspired Performance Institute and creator of a program to help people reset and reprocess tr...
Wellby Financial's Monique Robertson-Gunter on Creating Experiences, Purpose Fit, and a Culture of Continuous Growth
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica is joined by Monique Robertson-Gunter, Chief Experience Officer at Wellby Financial Monique explains how Wellby reshaped its cultur...
Constant Contact’s Frank Vella on Scaling Culture, Remote Work, and Being in the People Business
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jessica is joined by Frank Vella, the CEO of Constant Contact. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss Frank’s philosophy of being in...
Culture in a Distressed Environment (with Ankura's John Frehse)
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica to talk about leadership in uncertain times, the importance ...
KKR's Pete Stavros on Shared Ownership and CEO Empathy
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Stavros, Co-Head of Global Private Equity at KKR, joins Jessica to talk about his work fostering shared employee ownership: reshaping companies s...
Accenture’s Karalee Close on Change Management, Responsible AI, and Harnessing Technology for Human Potential
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karalee Close, Accenture’s Global Lead for the Talent & Organization practice joins Jessica to talk about all things artificial intelligence; starti...
Aviatrix's Doug Merritt on Daily Effort, Long-Term Thinking, and Learning from Failure
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Merritt, Chairman, CEO, and President of Aviatrix, joins Jessica to discuss his process-centered philosophy in life and business, which focuses o...
1-800-FLOWERS' Jim McCann on Community Connections, Investing in Employees, and the Future of Work
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim McCann, Founder and CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS, shares his story as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and thought leader who turned a single flower shop ...
Thrive Market's Nick Green on Long-Term Thinking, Healthy Living, and Building a Mission-Driven Business
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Green, Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Market, shares how the drive to make healthier eating more accessible has shaped the company from the very be...
Cisco's Guy Diedrich on Shared Vulnerability, Core Values, and Connecting the World
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Guy Diedrich, Senior Vice President and the Global Innovation Officer at Cisco, shares his story as a key player in global digitization and the fu...
Yelp's Carmen Amara on Empathy in Leadership and the Future of Remote Work
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carmen Amara, Chief People Officer at Yelp, shares her journey into HR, emphasizing the importance of finding purpose in work and creating a people-fi...
Steve Pruett Talks Leadership, Resilience, and Growth Cycles
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Pruett, Executive Chairman of Cox Media Group, shares his remarkable journey from a humble upbringing to leading one of the largest media organi...
The Evolving Role of HR: How Leadership, Culture, and AI Shape the Future with Josh Bersin
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Bersin, industry analyst and founder of The Josh Bersin Company, joins Dr. Jessica Kriegel to dive into the evolving role of HR and its influence...
Leading with Integrity: Scott Wine on Faith, Discipline, and Transforming Company Culture
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jessica Kriegel interviews Scott Wine, former CEO of Polaris and CNH Industrial, as they explore his leadership journey, rooted in faith, discipli...
Unlocking Leadership Magic: Scott Syphax on Rediscovering Purpose and Empowering CEOs
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Syphax joins Dr. Jessica Kriegel to reflect on his dynamic career as the former CEO of the Nehemiah Corporation and current strategic advisor to...
Dan Streetman of Tanium: CEO, West Point grad, Army Ranger, Harvard Business School alum, and Ironman athlete
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Streetman joins Dr. Jessica Kriegel to dive deep into leadership, service, and resilience. From his military background to leading one of the top ...
Navigating Leadership and Culture with Paulo Pisano of Booking Holdings
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jessica Kriegel has an insightful conversation with Paulo Pisano, Chief Human Resources Officer of Booking Holdings. The discuss his journey as a ...
Transforming Global Culture with Tara Ataya of Hootsuite
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jessica Kriegel speaks with Tara Ataya, Chief People and Diversity Officer at Hootsuite, to explore the innovative and people-first strategies tha...
Empowering Leadership: Navigating Trust, Inclusion, and Mental Health with BetterUp's Jolen Anderson
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jessica Kriegel talks with Jolen Anderson, BetterUp's Chief People & Community Officer, to delve into her inspiring journey from law school to lea...
Johnny C. Taylor On Being A Unifier
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode: HR's focus on both people and profit. SHRM's role as a leader and unifier in the HR profession. Widespread confusion around the...
Johnny C. Taylor of SHRM: Navigating Leadership and Inclusion
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive conversation, Dr. Jessica Kriegel sits down with Johnny C. Taylor, CEO of SHRM, to delve into the complexities of leadership, the ev...
Aron Ain: Leading with Trust and Purpose
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jessica Kriegel talks with Aron Ain, former CEO of Kronos and UKG, to discuss his journey as a leader who has inspired countless individuals throu...
Daniel Lamarre of Cirque du Soleil: Making Creativity Your Strategic Advantage
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Lamarre, the visionary leader behind Cirque du Soleil's global success, shares his journey of nurturing one of the most innovative entertainmen...
How to Build a Winning Culture in Small Businesses: Colette Moore, Director of SBDC, Reveals Key Strategies
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colette Moore, a dedicated advocate for small business development, shares her impactful journey of empowering entrepreneurs and fostering community g...
How Neuroscience and Psychology Impact Your Leadership - Jean Gomes
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Gomes, a luminary in the fields of leadership, organizational change, and personal development, shares his enlightening journey towards influenci...
Think You're Not Creative? Kyle Scheele Will Change Your Mind on Creativity and Leadership
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Scheele, a renowned speaker and viral sensation, shares his unique insights on creativity, innovation, and the power of thinking differently. Kno...
What If Your Team Loved Monday? Alim Dhanji's Winning Formula for Effective Culture
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alim Dhanji, a seasoned leader and advocate for organizational effectiveness, shares his enlightening journey of fostering inclusive and innovative wo...
Adam Hergenrother's Mindset Formula to Unlock Business Success in Any Organization
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Hergenrother, a visionary entrepreneur and spiritual thought leader, delves deep into the synergy between personal growth and business success in...
How this UFC Fighter went from Addiction to Running a Global Non-Profit: Justin Wren
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Wren, renowned MMA fighter turned humanitarian, shares his profound transformation from battling opponents in the ring to fighting for the righ...
Make Better Decisions Faster - Paul Epstein's Guide to Motivate Others
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Epstein, a renowned coach and speaker, shares his transformative journey of igniting impact and leaving people and places better than he found th...
Is Vulnerability a Weakness in Leadership? With Behavioral Health Expert Le Ondra Clark Harvey
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Le Ondra Clark Harvey, a distinguished advocate for behavioral health, shares her impactful journey of championing mental health awareness and service...
Labor Expert John Frehse Exposes the Right and Wrong Ways to Treat Hourly Workers
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Frehse, a renowned expert in labor strategy and workplace culture, shares his insights on the often-overlooked segment of the workforce - the hou...
Profit or Planet? John Bissell, Co-CEO at Origin Materials Reveals How Purpose is the Key to Win Both
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Bissell, co-CEO and a pivotal innovator in the chemical industry shares his insights on driving sustainable change and leveraging technology for ...
Scott Domann from Calm Opens Up About MENTAL HEALTH at a Workplace, and Why You Need to Be Selfish
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Domann, an advocate for mental health and wellness in the workplace, shares his insights on fostering a culture that prioritizes employee well-b...
How to Transform Your Workplace Culture, Boost Morale & Respect with Jason Greer
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode of Culture Leaders Podcast as we delve into the world of Jason Greer, a diversity and labor relations expert. From a career th...
How to Ignite Community Support for Your Brand with Darren Darnborough, CEO of WeAudition
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the vibrant lights of L.A. to the revolutionary ideas that are reshaping showbiz, Darren shares his journey. His story is one of creativity and d...
The Unfiltered Truth on Diversity with Former Lockheed Martin Executive Shan Cooper
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shan Cooper, a visionary leader and a pivotal figure in the realm of diversity and inclusion, shares her groundbreaking journey at Lockheed Martin. Fr...
Tony Piloseno: From TikTok Fame to Viral Paints & Business Fortune
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From a college student with a passion for paint to a social media sensation and a pioneering entrepreneur, Tony Piloseno's journey is a story of creat...
David McRaney: Sharpen Your Mind & Master the Art of Talk
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David McRaney, a renowned author and psychology enthusiast, embarks on an insightful journey into the intricacies of human cognition and the art of co...
The Future of Community Empowerment and Public Health Leadership with Dr. Flojaune Cofer
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Flo Cofer, a passionate advocate for public health and mayoral candidate, shares her inspiring journey of striving for community well-being and so...
How This Doctor’s Fight Against Obesity Sparked a Revolution in Personalized Nutrition with Dr. Sherry Zhang
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sherry Zhang's passion for genetics was fueled by personal experiences, driving her to explore the complex relationship between our genes and our ...
How This Teacher Made Education "Go Viral" with TED-Ed Director Logan Smalley
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The innovative founding director of TED-Ed, Logan Smalley, shares his inspiring journey in fostering global curiosity and education through creative s...
Miki Agrawal: How to Build Authentic, Purpose-Driven Brands
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Miki Agrawal is an innovative entrepreneur, continually pushing the boundaries of traditional business models. As a founder, Agrawal has carved a uniq...
How to Spark Lasting Change in Your Organization with Wharton Lecturer and Author Greg Satell
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Satell, a renowned journalist and change management strategist, discusses the nuances of driving transformational change in organizations. Drawin...
How Libby Kranz’s Non-Profit is Unraveling a Cure to Pediatric Cancer
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Libby Kranz shares her personal journey of turning grief into action after losing her daughter to pediatric cancer. She discusses the creation and gro...
Embracing Realistic Business Goals to Achieve Lasting Results with Lloyed Lobo
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lloyed Lobo, the co-founder of Boast.AI and an expert in community-led growth, shares his journey of building deep, meaningful connections in the busi...
The Art of Storytelling to Drive Organizational Change with TED Speaker and Author Karen Eber
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Eber's journey in storytelling began with her personal experiences and evolved into a professional passion. Her approach goes beyond traditional...
Navigating Life’s Toughest Moments: Ryan Leak’s Lessons for Business and Beyond
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Leak, an acclaimed speaker and coach, brings a fresh perspective on leadership and generosity. In this insightful interview, Leak shares his jour...
Strategies for Attracting Top Talent with Toptal CPO Michelle Labbe
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michelle, the Chief People Officer at Toptal, discusses various topics related to talent acquisition, remote work, and company cultur...
A Masterclass in Culture with IKEA CEO Jesper Brodin
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From leading IKEA, one of the world's largest furniture brands, to championing sustainability and innovation, Jesper Brodin's journey is a remarkable ...