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Helping Organizations & Individual Professionals with Self Awareness

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj breaks down how organizations need to start taking the measurement of behavior identification more seriously & how to make use of...

Beyond Brand: A New Responsibility for my Head of Talent’s

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few thoughts on how Head of Talent’s can be more thoughtful, patient, transparent and honest during the hiring proc...

Behind the Scenes Episode: Building Flexibility & Empathy into Leadership Efforts

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj gives you a sneak peak into his best practices around all thing’s flexibility for a fellow colleagues podcast!

Measuring your Company Culture

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breaks down a few subtle areas of metrics that most companies and HR teams don’t think about tracking, understanding or maki...

Divercial 008: 2023 DEI Trends that are coming true

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today episode Aj shares a few thoughts on a few trends that are starting to actually be implemented in a 2023 world!

Welcome Back : Let’s talk Culture

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this light but impactful episode, the first in almost 2 weeks. Enjoy!

Top Employers Institute: World Of Work Trends Report 2022 (Breakdown)

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj breaks down his perspectives on the amazing trends report from Top Employers!

Self Managing (Hire Managers of One)

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breaks down a few thoughts that all teams, leaders and companies will resonate with!

Divercial 007: What I would accomplish during my First 6 Months as a DEI Leader

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares very detailed context around how organizations can take the role of DEI seriously, and what Aj personally would do in h...

How HR can Drive & Support - Organizational Innovation

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares 5 key best practices that can drive and make innovation a core part of your organization today!

State of the Union

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj simply shares a lot of his core perspectives as he unpacks an phenomenal article!

Divercial 006: A DEI+B Movement is Coming

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a very intriguing POV about DEI in a way that I know for a fact will wake you up!!

Ad-Hoc Culture & DEI Conversation w/ Raymond D. White, MBA

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj brings on Raymond D. White and they completely bring the 🔥 and so much value! Now this conversation was a bud Ad-Hoc meanin...

A/B Testing - Employee Training & L&D

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breaks down a simple framework and case study that all organizations should get behind! Frameworks that really match the emplo...

Internal Mobility (Give Employees What they Want)

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a motivating POV on the power of Internal Mobility

Top Employers 001: Getting your CFO, Product Teams & Sales Teams excited about DEI

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few thoughts around how DEI can make a huge impact on the bottom line of an organization, in a way most companies fai...

Almas Insight: Happy Recruiting = Big Business

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares his take on why recruiting teams need to be supported, funded and appreciated!

Divercial 005: Setting and Outlining Communication Guidelines

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj shares a few thoughts around how Jason Fried of Base Camp & Hey.com - how without potentially knowing, he baked a lot of DEI&B in...

Developing a Culture Built to Withstand Change

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares his thoughts on how to truly help organizations withstand any and all change!

Cultivating a Culture of Continues Improvement

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today episode Aj shares perspectives on how organizations can consistently level up!

Retention Rates (Per Manager)

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Aj breaks down why it’s important to track your individual mangers retention numbers and how to have strategic empathy on both sides...

Divercial 004: How to make your Exit Interviews more Inclusive

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a message that breaks down how to have more impactful conversations during an employees exit and how the data/feedback ...

Using Data to “Keep Key Talent”

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breakdown a case study by Nielsen!

Divercial 003: Operationalizing Empathic Leadership

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m today’s episode Aj shares a few perspectives on how to truly operationalize empathetic moments into the role and expectations of your leaders!...

Honesty is the greatest Policy

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares some exciting news, perspectives and insight!

Changing the Lives of your Employees w/ Horizontal & Vertical Career Planning

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj shares a few really impactful tips that can change the lives of your employees and the success rate of the business

Divercial 002: DEI&B - Setting OKR’s & KPI’s

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few thoughts and insights on the impact DEI can have on an organization and how leaders should go about tracking and ...

Divercial 001: Aj Vaughan & Randeep Purewal, MBA

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have a brand new series that we are excited to present… Divercial! This will be a series of amazing content that covers all things DEI. Will touc...

People First Talent & Retention w/Alexandra Bowden

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj brings on Alexandra Bowden, they discuss all things people, hiring, transparency, elements of the world or people programs and...

Almas Insight: Predicting, Learning and Embracing Human Behavior & Capability Alignment

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m today’s episode Aj shares a few thoughts around why organizations can and should get really excited about predicting behavior, measuring situa...

Workforce Planning (Smatter & Shorter) - Almas Insight

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj breaks down why organizations must use technology to help make faster and better decisions because the timelines to plan and to m...

Stay Ahead of the Market (Moving Around - but not Out)

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few honest perspectives on how organizations can show up differently for their people during these very uncertain, di...

The E1B2 2022 Recap Show Episode 6: Trevor Bogan

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj brings on Trevor Bogan from Top Employers Institute! They discussed employee experience, applicant experience, transparency an...

The E1B2 2022 Recap Show Episode 5: Damon Cooper

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj brings on “isolved” Recruiter Damon Cooper. We discussed all things mental health, transparency, what is in store for 2023...

The E1B2 2022 Recap Show Episode 4: Ed Evarts

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we bring on Ed Evarts a dear friend, leadership coach, business strategist and overall genius! We discuss his thoughts from 2022,...

Re-Designing the Manager Role

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Aj provides a few examples, tips and thoughts on how to support our lower level-mid level managers!

The E1B2 2022 Recap Show Episode 3: Randeep Purewal, MBA

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj brings on Randeep, the founder and CEO of Divercial! They discuss all things DEI, Quite quitting, Gary V and his dedication an...

Gartner.com (Future of Work Trends in 2023 Review)

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few thoughts around how the organization’s today can make an impact as it pertains to supporting the workforce in a...

The E1B2 2022 Recap Show Episode 2: Michael Ogunsanya

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj brings on former CEO of Mindstand Technologies and current product leader Michael Ogunsanya. They both discuss how organizatio...

Gearing up for 2023

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few thoughts on the conversations leadership needs to be having with team members “end of year” and take the data...

The E1B2 2022 Recap Show Episode 1: Aj Vaughan - Founder of The E1B2 Collective

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj Vaughan our amazing hots reflects on his 2022 and his plans for 2023. This is the first of a 8-9 part series! Enjoy… and pre...

Tasteful Vulnerability

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj gets deep and shares some honest opinions and thoughts on Change Management!

Beyond Brand Deep-Dive Confidence Building

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj shares his perspectives on how organizations can build 2 types of leadership groups within departments. How leadership should sha...

Beyond Brand Deep-Dive & Case-Study

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breaks down a case study (HR Team) - showing the value and importance of providing detailed communications to your direct repo...

Bonus Episode: Aj Vaughan x Ben Duek

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today episode Aj does something a bit different! He joins Ben Duek’s founder of (Cantera Leadership) - in a joint venture episode with (The E1B2 ...

Creating Alignment (Reviewing Probation Review Periods & Collecting Better Data)

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few key tips around probation reviews that should be added to the process. Elements that would drive better impact fo...

Operational Excellence & Change Management

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Aj shares a few thoughts on how organizations need to build more flexibility into core categories that are the foundation of the...

Let’s Talk Mental Health

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few impactful and critical perspectives on all things mental health and how organizations can operationalize mental h...

A Small wrinkle in a CHRO’s (Recruiting Methodology)

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Aj shares a top around a competitive advantage recruiting teams can build for themselves heading into a 2023 talent market place...

Remember why Employee Experience Really Matters

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy!

A Blueprint for Successful Team Building

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few tips that all companies can use as it pertains to building a team of (thinkers, action & people/leadership). At a...

Let’s Talk Feedback w/ Andy Santos of SpotHero

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj brings on Director of People & Culture of SpotHero - Andy Santos! They sit down for a very entertaining, informative and engaging...

Integrating Learning into your employees workflow

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode, Aj shares a few tips on how to integrate learning and up-skilling into your teams workflow ; and how to do so in ways that can save...

It’s not enough to have a Diverse Team - It’s time to start create an Inclusive Diverse Team

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few tips around how diverse teams can level up and activate true inclusion that can provide the results all diverse t...

Parking Lot (Fireside Chat)

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a new idea that most if not all brands can execute on today!

How to be a Good Facilitator & How To Create a Employee First Leadership Rubric

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m today’s episode Aj shares a few perspectives on how to build and cultivate great leaders, cultures & facilitation moments

Talking Employee Experience w/ Karen Jaw-Madson

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj brings on a special guest (Karen Jaw-Madson) Karen Jaw-Madson is principal of Co.-Design of Work Experience, author of Cultur...

Beyond Brand Tips 001: Team Alignment & Effectiveness

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj goes on a epic rant about his new service within Beyond Brand!

Operationalizing Psychological Safety & Diversity

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few thoughts on building high preforming teams , thoughts that especially ring true in today’s climate

TRANSPARENCY: #1 Skill heading into 2023

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few vital and impactful tips for Brands entering a hiring freeze and recession impact and brands who will still be th...

NCT’s vs OKR’s

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj provides a new way organizations can plan for 2023 , in a way that drives context , nuance and creativity that will pull the b...

Stay Interviews (More Important then Ever)

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today episode Aj shares a few perspectives on stay interviews and how leaders can utilize stay interviews during these tough moments to increase or...

What Behaviors do we measure ?

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Aj shares a very unique perspective on how companies can use Almas insight and frankly just a more dedicated look into the behaviors that...

Track Employees Perspective’s (Understanding the Needle Mover’s)

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breaks down why and how to track employees perspectives and make real change!

Tips for the pending & looming (Hiring Freeze)

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few intriguing perspectives around the state of the workforce today & what we can do to support and help employees fe...

Breaking Down Silos

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj breaks down a few tips, perspectives and a case study around Breaking down internal silos

L&D : “It’s time to use Common Sense and put Employees in the drivers Seat”

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few thoughts around how to truly inspire and motivate those who you want to lead within your organization and do so i...

Let’s Start Measuring Behavior

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj shares a few thoughts on human behavior and the importance of that measurement over skill capability; and how companies often mis...

Context is KING “Part 2”

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode I breakdown how context can drive so much good for organizations today!

Leadership 101- Just Be Honest & Direct

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breaks down a few communication tips for leaders who want to improve productivity of avoid mis-alignment!

Beyond Brand (3 Tips for Hiring and Retaining Culture-Add Talent)

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this behind the scenes Keynote!

The World of Work is Changing

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breaks down a few perspectives around change management that hopefully will help organizations and leaders today who are in a ...

Hiring Processes Need to be Inclusive (No longer a nice to have .. it’s a MUST have)

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj provides a wealth of knowledge around how to increase inclusivity throughout the hiring process!

Understanding Human Capabilities as an Organization

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares his thoughts on people first product that will blow your mind!

Let’s Talk About (Work Re-Design)

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj discusses the possibility of work-redesign that should occur vs the tried and true efforts of recruiting and attempting to fin...

An Innovative Employee Benefit that will change your Employees Lives

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we breakdown a few thoughts around how thoughtful (E1) employee benefits can literally change and save your employees lives! Star...

Organizations .. More DOING & Less Talking

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few thoughts on truly how to care about employees at an individual level and truly help!

Decision Making Frameworks (Having them can substantially help your business grow)

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Anthony dives deep into how to put together a thoughtful and productive Employees First (decision making) framework; and the impo...

Resilient & High Preforming Teams build Caring & Supportive Relationships

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Aj shares a few personal insights .. simple insights that will help you make just a few tweaks within your teams; tweaks that ca...

LSA’s (Lifestyle Spending Accounts are Coming)

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj educates you all about the innovations that are happening within the world of work; and the expectations employees now have

People Strategy x Organizational Focus

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breaks down his overall perspective on the categories all HR talent should be thinking about when trying to do right by the co...

Proper Leadership Development before your recruit Large Numbers of Employees

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj, walks you though how to develop and understand the right leadership structures and abilities prior to bringing on your next roun...

DE (I) & B - Lets not forget about Inclusivity

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breaks down how organizations and leaders can start putting more effort into operationalizing Inclusivity within the workplace...

The ROI of Lifestyle Benefits

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Episode Aj breaks down his personal perspectives on all things Lifestyle Benefits and why for the right company at the right time this ne...

A Breakdown of Operationalizing EX & Culture

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breaks down a few fundamental pillars of EX that all CHRO’s and leaders at a macro need to pay close attention too!

20 Minutes of Employee Experience Best Practices

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj goes deep into old notes and case studies and shares a few tips that can help during recruitment and during any and all retent...

Creating a High-Preforming Team in 2022

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Anthony shares a few core areas of the high preforming team creation that all organizations must pay close attention too!

Share a Interview Prep Guide with Candidates

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m todays episode Anthony shares a few reasons why sharing interview questions with applicants actually gets you closer to the right fit then most ...

Almas Insight: What Behaviors should organizations measure?

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breaks down a new technology he is supporting and how the proactive insights and data can support core decisions making and st...

First-90 Day Listening Tour: Questions a Head of People should be Asking

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares a few insights around thoughtful questions any and all HR leaders should be asking during their first 90-Days. Each que...

A New Way to Think about Employee Experience (2022 Edition)

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj provides a very in-depth and ad-hawk perspective on all things employee experience. New ideas that he feels can and will make a s...

7 People you need to Create a Culture or Engagement, Happiness, Productivity & Innovation

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj shares his thoughts on the key 7 roles a growing organization needs to create and maintain a healthy culture. This episode div...

Power to Fly Keynote Event: Culture Add vs Culture Fit

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj & Michael partner with power to fly on a very engaging and honest conversation around culture add versus culture fit… enjoy

ContactMoneky LIVE (Authentic Employer Branding)

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy a preview into an honest talk on authentic employer branding with upcoming brand (ContactMonkey)

Unpacking the Mind of Leila Hormozi

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy todays episode as Aj breaks down a video of Leila Hormozi as she unlocks a few core perspectives around job descriptions, hiring and re-setting ...

Tips on How to Interview a Rock-Star Head of DEI

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj breaks down how organizations need to think of about the DEI role!

DEI&B Manager/Executive (The Role Evolution)

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A diversity and inclusion manager is responsible for creating, recognizing, and implementing a companies Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and belonging ef...

Work on your Knowledge Management Systems

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Aj walks you through a bit of Knowledge Management gems all leaders should understand and get behind!

Integrating Organizational Departmental Learning into your Corporate Culture

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Aj dives deep into how small & large organizations today can integrate Organizational Learning into Departments & Companies @ scale!...

Baking (Authenticity, Inclusivity & Truth) into the Hiring Selection Process

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our VP of Partnerships, Aj - breaks down how to adjust your hiring systems a bit to build in more honesty, review both sides of the data and make the ...