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Leadership Interview with (Jocelyn Webster) Part 1
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership Interview with Part 1
2 hands Is Always Better Than ONE “Executive Culture/EX 101”
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I Breakdown my perspectives around executive collaboration, strengths and weaknesses and how to navigate them all. I’m interest...
Let’s Talk Culture 002 (Love, Care & Create Impact For Your People)
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown a small debate I had with my fellow executives regarding doctors notes and health care. I breakdown how I look at thi...
Adjusting Your Culture & EX Strategy To Reflect Your Workforce’s Realties
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown my new found perspectives and opinions on how we as a leaders can remain thoughtful about how we look at our employee...
Soft Skills 101
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown my current thoughts around how to identify soft skills and how important they are to certain roles within your compan...
Internal Podcast for Your Executive Team
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown an idea I’m tossing around which is creating an internal podcast for my fellow executives where we can bounce ideas...
The HR Industry, HR Entrepreneurship, Creating & Sustaining Organizational Change w/ Michelle G
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I have Michelle May Griffin ,founder of MichelleMayGriffin.com. We dove into her entrepreneurial journey, her reasons for steppi...
Let’s Talk Culture 001 (Workflow Design, Outside the Box Benefits & Salary Allocation)
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Let’s Talk Culture 001 - I breakdown Why it’s important to be thoughtful about workflow design & Outside of the Box Benefi...
Quora Q/A 013 (How Do We Sustain Our Company Culture As We Scale)
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I answer another question from quora, where I breakdown the steps in which a brand can sustain its company culture as it scales b...
No Second & Third Chances For Employee’s That Lack Accountability
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I shed a bit of light the role accountability plays when deciding to give a second, third and fourth chance to an employee, the r...
Supporting Your Tribe 101
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown how my leader, my CEO supported an employee, cared for that employee and had that employees back. I breakdown the imp...
Should Employee’s Have A “Say” When It Comes To a Brand Picking It’s Next Leader?
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m this episode I give my thoughts on the concept of “Employees being apart of the management selecting process” - please share your thoughts a...
FEEDBACK 101 with Nancy John
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I have Nancy John founder of Seed Leadership joining the show! Let me first start out by saying she brings it with the passion, d...
2020 Here We Come!
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode i think back a bit on the year we all had in 2019 and I wish everyone an eventful, productive and beautiful 2020. I also dive A b...
Figure Out Yourself First (Leadership 101)
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown my thoughts on how mangers can improve there overall systems and ways of improving employee productivity by understan...
How To Prepare For A 1:1 Meeting
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown the mindset and psychology a leader must have when approaching the 1:1. I presented a few tips around what might be g...
Best Way To Practice and Show Empathy (Leadership 101)
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown a super practical and fun tip I came across that helps leaders show and utilize empathy more efficiently. Hope you en...
Who Is Responsible For Identifying Top Talent
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I break down my 2 head approach to succession planning and what leaders need to do when it pertains to identifying that top talen...
SHRM Texas State University Keynote 2019
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the following below! 1.What is the biggest challenge in the ...
Towson University Keynote Preview
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I give a small taste into my upcoming keynote @ the SHRM chapter @ Towson University. I truly hope you enjoy!
Creating & Sustaining Key Relationships That Will Create Change (Motivated by Keith FeraZzi)
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown my thoughts on the great change agent influencer “Keith FeraZzi” - I dive into the value leaders can bring to an ...
A Brand Leaders Responsibility
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown what I think a leaders true and at times hidden responsibility is to his or hers employees. I feel that many leaders ...
Allowing Employees To Test & Experiment
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown my POV on the value leadership can bring to an organization by supporting there teams core interests and allowing the...
My Thoughts on Creating A Culture of Innovation
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown my thoughts on how many leaders have their emotional perspectives and ego wrapped up in there day-day roles thus the ...
Real Life HR
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I get a little bit personal and share a backstory on my lack of engagement with my first few jobs, and what I wished my former ma...
My Thoughts on Possibly The Greatest HR Tweet!
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I come across a tweet that inspired me to give my thoughts on the hiring process and what truly goes through the minds of a candi...
Adult Learning (Core Principles All Leaders Must Know)
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I dive deep into adult learning principles, I was pleasantly surprised by the practicality and simplicity of these principles. En...
My Thoughts on “BaseCamp’s” Minimum Pay Salary Model
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I I speak passionately about why it’s a good idea for brands to start thinking practically about how to pay their employees and...
Redefining Reasons to provide Bonuses (Ways brands can think outside the box)
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown a few strategies on how brands can think outside the box as it pertains to reward/bonus structures. I dive into why b...
Bottom up - Two/way Communications & Power of Employees Storytelling/Sharing Personal Experiences
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown my personal perspectives and experiences with employees sharing stories and experiences and the impact that has had w...
Making Company Documents More Accessible
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown specific ways leaders can make company documents more assessable to new hires based off there individuals contributio...
Understanding the Psychology behind your Leaders Flaws & Short Comings
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I give permission to all brand leaders, founders and entrepreneurs to be thoughtful about the truth behind why their leadership s...
Advice to First Time HR Professionals
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode I break down at a very strategic level what first time HR Professional‘s fresh out of college should be doing to understand busine...
Being A Man or Woman of Your Word (Culture Tips)
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I break down why it’s so important for any leader in an organization to be a person that stands by his or her word. I explain t...
E1B2 “Man with a Master Plan”
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I give you guys an inside look into my ideas, thoughts, and perspectives around how I will turn E1B2 into a brand that will hopef...
How Diversity & Inclusion Can Help Build A Bigger Brand
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I break down a very interesting yet logical and practical perspective on how diversity and inclusion can help build a bigger bran...
Internal Communications 101 “Employees as Content Makers”
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Employees are becoming the most important voice a company has to offer whether it’s regarding social Issues, company policies, company culture, lead...
Benefits of Thoughtful Job Design (Personal Trainers)
09 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown how the personal training/fitness industry can be thoughtful about job design. I explain how leadership can think abo...
What has a worse impact on company culture/ Growing too Fast or too Slow ?
09 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today‘a episode I give on man’s perspective on the small nuances and variables leaders should think about when determining the impact moving to...
Human/Emotional Side of Surprise & Delights
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I touch on the big impact you can make as a leader when you build a true personal relationship with your team thus the context an...
Practical Teamwork & Onboarding w/ Jason Treu
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we cover the following topics ( Why teamwork is the most important company asset and least understood. We also discuss why and th...
Putting “Human” back into Internal Commutations w/ Kristin Hancock
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we break down the truth behind why organizations struggle when it comes to humanizing leadership and internal communications. Unc...
Psychology Behind Job Rotation Programs
02 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I don’t going to big detail around the nuts and bolts of a job rotation program but I do get deep into the psychology leaders m...
Sales Leadership 101 “Tips on how to create a culture of authenticity, love and support”
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I break down my personal tips for sales leaders on how they can build closer relationships with their sales people build a cultur...
Empathy Is Not Agreeing Its Understanding - with Teresa Quinlan
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is with Teresa Quinlan a leader, mentor , EQ superhero and overall amazing person. We dive deep into how to transition from being an...
Engage Employees Early & Often (On-Boarding 101)
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I give a very cool and simple example of how engage a new hire during on-boarding!
Simple Way To Look At Your Employee Referral Strategy
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I talk in depth about how simple it is to be a human, a good leader and focus on creating experiences that are going to motivate ...
My Advice To A First Time Manager
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I go into deep detail how a first time manager should spend his or her first 2 weeks
Let’s Take Some Of That Venture Capital & Use It To Help Our People
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I go on a bit of a motivational rant explaining my core perspectives around what more start-up companies should do with their sta...
Quora Q/A 012 (Qualities of Management That Appear Bad But Actually Make A Strong Organization)
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I break down some aspects of micromanagement that actually bring value to an organization
Simple Ways For Leaders To Understand There Employees At A Deeper Emotional Level
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast I dive into a very simple way leaders can learn more about there tribe, care about there tribe and connect both to bigger organiz...
What Employees Want From The Workplace
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown how important it is to think practically and out of the box around (Fair Pay, Career Development & Having Nice Colle...
Creative Ways To Inspire Your Tribe
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Episode a dive into the impact bringing in outside voices, personalities, perspectives can have on your tribes perspectives of the brand ...
Cross Functional/Department Relationships
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown a pretty awful story but a thoughtful learning lesson , of a woman that learned the hard way - the importance and imp...
C.O.R.E
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m today’s episode I go deep “once again” into the true negative and positive impacts having 1 on 1 conversations around neuroscience and bre...
Mitigating Threat Triggers
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I break down my core perspectives on a very interesting (Head, Hear, Brain Research Chart) that dives into ways leaders can Mitig...
Job Descriptions That Don’t Match “the true day-to-day”
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I break down my issues with companies who’s job descriptions don’t match the true day-day responsibilities and how conducting...
Employee Experiences Matter (Motivation)
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I will provide a bit of data pertaining to Employee Referrals & Retention and correlate it to how impactful it is to focus on Emp...
Including Resistance Leaders During Change-Management
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I briefly explain why it’s key for senior leadership to appreciate those who have amazing relationships and experiences with th...
Neuroscience of Relationships & Leadership
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I break down in detail why it’s pivotal of leaders to understand the brain as it pertains to leading , developing and caring for employees
Promote and Reward Transparent Communication & Honesty
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I quickly expand on the importance of crestjnf a culture of honesty, truth and reality when it comes to your employees sharing th...
Attracting and Keeping Talent
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive into a research based article written by McKinsey focused on Attracting and Keeping Talent ... hope you enjoy!
Two-way Feedback “Employees giving feedback to management”
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I break down how vital it is for mangers to always respect the opinions and perspectives Employees have on management styles, Cul...
Soft x Hard Structures: Creating a Culture Of Feedback
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown my thoughts on soft and Hard Structures has as they pertain to feedback and creating a culture we’re feedback, love...
Thinking Outside The 📦 From A “Internal Communications” Perspective
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I touch on how cool it would be and frankly how beneficial it is to connect at a deep emotional level around the core interests o...
“Do Your a Employee’s Feel You Have Good Managerial Tendencies”
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode I break down how the results/answer to the question “Do Your a Employee’s Feel You Have Good Managerial Tendencies” can have...
Meaning & Purpose, Showing Employee’s They Matter, Organizations Taking Responsibility- with Zach M.
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a special one. We are blessed to have Zach Mercurio as our guest today, a Purposeful Leadership & Meaningful Work Researcher/Stra...
Quora Q/A 011 (Should Employers Be More Flexible about their Employee showing up to work on time)
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I give what some would say a very controversial opinion on work start time, peak mental state/focus and so much more ...
Employees Perspectives of HR, Workplace Harassment, Psych Safety - with Rebecca Weaver “Part 1”
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a special one. We were blessed to have Rebecca Weaver “founder of HR Uprise” as our guest today. She breaks down her view poi...
My Hot Take on Employee Wellness Program Design
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I go in-depth and share my thoughts on the emotional factors involved with designing Employee Wellness Programs
Quora Q/A 010 (What are the basic functions of an HR leader/Department)
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I breakdown the overall functions of an HR leader from my personal POV.
The Importance Of Mentorship “when it comes to Employee Retention”
31 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive into a statistic that more leaders need to pay attention to and the psychology they should have when breaking down this static....
How to create a positive work culture
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I break down my view points on creating a positive work culture and why honesty and effort have a lot to do with it!
Career Design & Support
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I talk about how to help an employee design the next 5-10 years of life professionally, and the impact it can have on the busines...
Employee Recognition Programs
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy a little tip I picked up on how to help keep track of your tribe success and how to reward them for that success! Enjoy 😉
Employee Preferences 101
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every person likes to be recognized differently. Some appreciate public “company wide love”. Others enjoy personal experiences. No matter the Pref...
How Important Is HR to Current & Future Business Success
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I share with you my personal experiences around how important it is to respect and take note of the emotional opinions and feelin...
Fostering Innovation- My Hot Take
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share with you a conversation I had with a dear friend around fostering Innovation, and how if you do so it can not only help your b...
73% of a Employees Say Flexible Work Arrangements Help Them With Productivity
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I break down my view points on flexible work environments and why they are beneficial!
HR Trends,Skill Gaps, Employee Experience vs Customer Apperception, Employee Benefits w/ Faswilla S.
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
(Please Excuse the beginning, editing on the audio was a bit difficult) - In today’s episode I bring back Faswilla Sampson! We talk about all things...
Quora Q/A 009 (Is it more difficult to be a regular employee after being a manger)
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy as I try to breakdown how a former manger can go through the growing pains of now being an employee. It’s a tough process but it takes (ego ch...
My 2 Cents on Pulse Surveys
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So I’m signing up for a pulse survey platform call 6Q , thus I figured I would make some content on my thoughts of a pulse survey, how I need to loo...
What Makes Up A Positive Work Environment
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive deep into the specific variables that make up a positive work environment. Hope you all enjoy!
Thoughtful Leadership, Empathy, Commutations, Measuring Culture .. and much more with - Imran Rehman
13 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
(With Music) - In today’s episode I have an amazing conversation with co-founder of Kokoro GmbH. We go into great detail about all things leadership...
E1B2 010 (Leadership & Breaking-down an Employee’s Struggles)
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I talk about how I am stepping in to figure out how we can help a very talented employee who is struggling succeed.
Quora Q/A 008 (Employee Apperception)
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I answered a question that I absolutely love answering and talking about (How Mangers can show consistent appreciation without providing a pay i...
Leadership- Great Talk With Imran Rehman
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here is a brief but impactful talk with Imran Rehman (current entrepreneur, leadership thoughtful leader, and flat out great dude). We talk a bit abou...
E1B2 009 (Change Agents)
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your employees minds work significantly better if they’re happy. In this episode you will hear my passionate thoughts on Employee happiness and ther...
Quora Q/A 007 (Is It Important For Employees To Attend Company Parties)
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive deep into the psychology behind why an employee would want or not want to attend a company part, and how leadership plays a hug...
E1B2 008 (What To Do If Your Employee’s Work Isn’t To The Standard It Needs To Be)
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about how to support a struggling employee who you know if fully capable of succeeding!
E1B2 007 (Encouraging New Hires To Ask Questions)
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share a few thoughts as I re-adjust and update my on-boarding process!
3 Ways Management Cause Talented Employees To Quit
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share my 3 core reasons why I think talented employees walk out on brands!
E1B2 006 (Rethinking How Leaders Communicate Benefits To Employees)
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I passionately speak about how I decide to allocate benefit packages to my employees; and the huge impact my philosophy can have on th...
Quora Q/A 006 (How HR facilitates leadership development)
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I shed some light on the overall benefit and impact an HR leader can have if he or she actually understands marketing, sales and brand...
Quora Q/A 005 (How have those that relay on you challenged you to become a better leader?)
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I provide a bit of motivation and new perspective on the responsibilities a leader has to his or her’s tribe.
Quora Q/A 004 (Re-Thinking The Interview Process)
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I give my bold and most authentic perspectives on Hiring and how brands need to not only hire/fire faster but I give my overall opinio...
E1B2 005 (Gary V, Company Culture, My thoughts On His Core Perspectives)
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I cover (quickly) my hot take in Gary V approach to company culture!
Quora Q/A 03 (Organizational Culture x Employee Motivation)
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Question- How does organizational culture affect employees Motivation? - In this episode I talk a bit about how brands need to start having honest and...
Quora Q/A 002 (The Art Of Charm)
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Im on the road heading to a meeting and I was inspired talk about the impact of emotional intelligence & relational Intelligence durin...
Quora Q/A 001 (3 Exec. “People, Operations, Managing Budget” Can only keep one, who do you keep?)
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I read a very intriguing question from Quora. I go into my thoughts on who is most important to have or retain when your running a com...