The People Strategy Podcast

EP 125: Expand the Circle with Matt Poepsel

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we serve from inside of our organization? From ensuring that our staff are in the right place in the right role to our leaders leading in the ...

EP 124: Creating Sanity in HR

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Good processes allow us to get things done, as long as they don't take more time!  In HR, there are two types of HR, in our opinion, Foundational HR ...

EP 123: HR Self-Care with Nicole Greer

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Self-care. Yup, we all say we do it. Yet, as HR professionals and business leaders how often do you walk the talk when it comes to taking care of your...

EP 122: HR, Take Good Care!

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

HR leaders have the highest turnover per position according to a recent LinkedIn Global Survey. Today, we chat about keyways to care for yourself in ...

EP 121: Solve Turnover in the First 90 Days with Sam Kloppmann

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Turnover Problems in the first 90 days?  On today's show we talk about the importance of slowing down to speed up in hiring and retaining the right s...

EP 120: Inspiring Employees to Perform

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Turnover Problems?    Do you know exactly what is causing them?    Fit to role.  If your employees are not in the right role, they are mor...

EP 119: Leadership Impacts Performance with Michael Yinger

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are your managers great leaders?  Hint…  A leader empowers your team – A manager tells them what to do  A leader shares their thought pr...

EP 118: Multiple Competing Priorities

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are times where we, as leaders and as employees, get frustrated with being asked to complete a specific task, and then being asked to complete a...

EP 117: Observing the Impact of a Coaching Culture with Donna Star

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Massive layoffs are having a significant impact on staff morale and engagement. As leaders creating and a coaching culture is one that can continue to...

EP 116: Is what you see what you get? with Danielle Diel

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Embellishments to look better?  Ever happen when you are trying to enroll someone in a decision?  Yep, it happens in recruitment.  There are times ...

EP 115: How Culture Can Impact Retention AND Turnover with Zech Dahms

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your organizational culture can be the gateway to attracting new hires to your company, but what about the employees working with you right now? Today...

EP 114: How Relationships and Trust Can Benefit Your Coaching Culture with Damon Clark

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You may already know what a "coaching culture" is, but I'm sure you're now wondering how to cultivate one and what exactly goes into maintaining it? T...

EP 113: How your organizational culture can impact employee retention

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your organizational culture impacting employee retention? That's the question that we are answering today as we discuss the ever-changing job lands...

EP 112: How to make pay feel fair, relevant, and right with Laura Morgan

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to continue our conversation on how policies impact our culture! Our guest today is Laura Morgan, founder of MorganHR and Simply merit. She ...

EP 111: How Compensation Policies can benefit Employee Growth with Dan Kopp

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in how proper compensation systems can benefit your organization?    You can find show noted and more information by clicking here: http:...

EP 110: The Impact of Pay Transparency on Organizational Culture

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to have some fun and gain valuable insights on the crucial and timely topic of pay transparency! Our guest today is Erin McAdams Franzblau f...

EP 109: The Intersection of Policy and Culture with Traci Scherck

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the impact on your organizational culture from the policies that are in place? That's the question that we are answering today as we discuss t...

EP 108: Creating a Coaching Culture with Jackie Cumo

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So often, we get asked "what is a coaching culture?" and "how can I build that in my organization?" And for good reason—there is something really ma...

EP 107: Mentoring with Impact with Suzanne Lucas

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

January is one of those special months because it's the start of something new, and today we're continuing our topic of mentoring with Suzanne Lucas. ...

EP 106: The Many Facets of HR with Andrea Grant

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to continue our conversation about how HR professionals can optimize employees, this time with one of our very own Elevated clients! Andrea ...

EP 105: Elevating Others Through Self-Mentorship with Traci Scherck

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elevating others requires elevating ourselves, first and foremost. In this short but sweet episode, we reflect back on the importance of aligning our ...

EP 104: Closing The Strategy To Execution Gap with Michael Alexander

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the perfect time to reflect back on the last year and dream of what 2023 can hold. So, in this episode, I have Michael Alexander, Founder and ...

EP 103: Creating a Supportive Work Environment with Azizi Marshall

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As human resource professionals, it's important to support the mental health of our staff. In this episode, we'll discuss some key ways to do that wit...

EP 102: Bridging The Gap in Leadership with Jaime Taets

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the end of another year around the corner, now is the perfect time to be really thinking about how to plan and move into the next year with inten...

EP 101: Optimizing Veteran Reintegration with William Toti

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As HR professionals, we talk so much about how to create an environment where people are fulfilled in their work, but one area we often miss is how we...

EP 100: Reflecting and Planning with Traci Scherck

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The theme for this month is looking at and reflecting on what we have done and accomplished this past year—and planning for the next one. In this 10...

EP 99: Building Relationships To Grow Your Business with Jamie Shibley

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which relationships move the needle in your business? Jamie Shibley is the Founder and CEO of The Expressory, a strategic gifting agency that serves b...

EP 98: Feedback Is A Gift with Sarah Gibson

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you welcome feedback, or do you shy away from it out of fear of what you might hear? Sarah Gibson is an Executive Coach, Vistage Chair, and Communi...

EP 97: Diversity Through Gratitude in the Workplace with Katie Wheelock

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that, according to a recent Inc. magazine article, 79% of employees quit because they did not feel appreciated at work? Gratitude is defi...

EP 96: Gratitude Culture At Work with Traci Scherck

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With November being the unofficial month of gratitude in the United States, we're talking all about gratitude today! Not only are we diving into how w...

EP 95: The Ripple Effect on Culture with Lisa Even

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we realize it or not, we create culture by the behaviors and energy that we bring to the office, to Zoom meetings, or to whatever else we migh...

EP 94: The Impact of 'Bossholes' on Your Organizational Culture with John Broer and Sara Best

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that people don't quit their jobs—they actually quit their bosses. In this episode, we're continuing our conversation on organizational ...

EP 93: Navigating Culture In A Post-Pandemic World with Tanya Hanson

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our conversation on culture this month, we are joined by Tanya Hanson, HR Director at Paradigm, to discuss the challenges and opportunities...

EP 92: The Culture You Create in Your Organization

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you look at the culture inside of your organization, how are you supporting folks in quietly quitting? This means you are allowing your staff to ...

EP 91: Talent Pathway Planning For Women in a Hybrid World with Jenny Moebius

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking all about culture and how culture plays into talent pathway planning for women. Jenny Moebius is a top marketing executive and le...

EP 90: How Your Employees' Financial Well-Being Impacts Your Organization with Jeanne de Cervens

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stress around finances can hinder our employees' self-confidence, making it hard for their unique talents to shine through in work and life. So, how c...

EP 89: Leveraging Internal Talent Pathways with Nchopia Nwokoma

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you ensure that you're moving people forward in your organization in a way that meets their needs, as well as the needs of the organization? Th...

EP 88: The Distinction Between Strategic and Tactical HR with Kimeran Johnson

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having both the strategic and tactical components of HR is the key to attracting and retaining the talent necessary to grow and run a successful organ...

EP 87: The Often Forgotten Piece of Succession Planning

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the key issues for many leaders is succession planning, particularly when it comes to backfilling roles from outside their organization. How ca...

EP 86: The Importance of Constructive, Effective and Efficient Feedback with Harrison Kim

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When looking at your organization, do your staff understand exactly what they need to do in order to move to the next position that may be on the hori...

EP 85: Supporting Employers and Employees through Financial Wellness with Surya Kolluri

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping our employers and employees happy and supported throughout their careers is essential to the success of our organizations. So, how can we supp...

EP 84: Internships: Training The Next Generation of Leaders

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Going into the 4th quarter, most (if not all) of us are getting ready to close out the year in a really amazing way—and one way to do that is to pla...

EP 83: Cultivating a 'Back To School' Mindset as a Professional

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you remember back to your childhood and the newness and excitement of the 'back to school' season? Have you wondered how you could harness that 'b...

EP 82: Using Analytics To Solve Your People Problems with Nate Larson

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every business problem is a people problem. So how do you diagnose people problems within your organization so you can work to solve your business cha...

EP 81: Risk Management Advice for the HR Professional

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know when things are going great in your business? And on the flip side, how do you know when they're not? David Princeton is the Principal...

EP 80: Solving Organizational Problems with Andrew Bartlow

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things we know with certainty is that every single business problem in an organization is a people problem. So how do we diagnose areas of ...

EP 79: Organizational Diagnosis: What You Need To Know

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you really understand what your employees need? When we have our finger on the pulse of what is really going on in our organization, we can meet th...

EP 78: Cultivating a People Strategy In Your Organization

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to have a people strategy? And how does this strategy affect business results? Danielle Diel is a member of the Elevated Talent team...

EP 77: High Energy Networking with Joe Apfelbaum

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you utilize LinkedIn to really build your network? Joe Apfelbaum joins the show today to talk about putting LinkedIn to use in the most e...

EP 76: Developing Organizational Leaders with Barbara Rea

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to see our organizations grow and scale, and HR professionals have a unique opportunity to affect that growth by developing the people wit...

EP 75: The Importance of Human Connection with Jonathan Reynolds

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we inspire our individuals to perform in our organizations? A key factor that plays into this is how we design our teams and how we ensure the ...

EP 74: Designing Our Organizations For Success

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does the design of your organization have an impact on how your leaders lead? Absolutely! How our organizations are designed has a tremendous amount o...

EP 73: How to Handle Stress During Transitions with Melissa Marsh

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For almost everyone, the last two years have been a long roller-coaster of emotions and stress. During this time, it has become more important than ev...

EP 72: Bringing Purpose and Passion Into Our Organizations with Steve Browne

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every single person is created perfectly the way that they are. However, not every single person is created perfectly for every job or organization. T...

EP 71: Self-Care for HR Professionals with Julie Develin

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you make the time for self-care? If you're a busy HR professional, chances are your self-care game could use some improvement. Julie Develin is a G...

EP 70: Putting Systems in Place to Show Up as Our Best Selves with Traci Scherck

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is susceptible to burnout. Our highly-engaged top-performing talent, the individuals sitting in our leadership positions and even ourselves. ...

EP 69: The Power of Systems and Understanding Your Team with Damon Clark

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The systems that we have in place within our organizations can lead to either the success of our team—or failure. Without having the right systems i...

EP 68: Inspiring Employees to Perform with Bruce Morton

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The needs of our employees can vary greatly from person to person. However, if we take the time to consider every individual's needs, we will likely b...

EP 67: Earning Trust with Your Employees with Dave Workman

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oftentimes we don't create opportunities to chat with employees within our organizations about what their perspectives are. However, if we give our em...

EP 66: Implementing Talent Optimization into Your Business with April Moldenhauer

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We speak on the subject of talent optimization within organizations quite often on this podcast, and this is something we often help other organizatio...

EP 65: The Key Drivers of Employee Engagement

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do people stay at their current job with their current employer? This is a question that has been asked so many times, especially over the last fe...

EP 64: Fitting The Right People With The Right Roles with Michael Yinger

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recruiting is about so much more than filling a seat—it's a unique sales process that aims to fit people with the right roles. Michael Yinger has be...

EP 63: How Small Organizations Can Make A Big Impact with Sara Horein

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we are bringing new members into our organizations, it's essential to ensure that they will align well with our culture and values. One way that ...

EP 62: How to Use Data to Make a Big Impact with Rashad Nelms

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is plenty of data available to help companies answer key questions about their workforce and its needs. However, many businesses are not utilizi...

EP 61: Better Decision Making in Organizations with Traci Scherck

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you make decisions? Do you base them on how you're feeling, or do you base them on objective reasons? Knowing how we make decisions can help us...

EP 60: Executive Coaching to Move Forward with Bobbie Sue Wolk

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bobbie Sue Wolk is the first International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certified Coach in Alaska and has coached clients on every continent except Antar...

EP 59: Using Observation to Elevate Your Coaching Culture with Connie Whitman

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coaching flows through every area of our lives, and it is such a needed skill for anyone in leadership positions. By creating a coaching culture, as w...

EP 58: How to Implement a Coaching Culture with Donna Star

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A coaching culture is all about creating a positive place for your team to be who they are whilst also elevating each other. As a former corporate exe...

EP 57: Creating A Coaching Culture with Traci Scherck

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a coaching culture within your organization can improve not only the way employees interact with each other, but also the way they communicat...

EP 56: Keeping Your Mentorship Program Morally and Legally Right with Bob Gregg

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mentorship programs are a wonderful way to set your team up for success and ensure everyone is on the same page within your organization. However, the...

EP 55: High Potential Mentoring Programs with Traci Scherck

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we have the right processes in place, our people should be able to thrive in their positions. If your staff—whether high level or not—are not...

EP 54: Building A Successful Mentorship Program with Heather Dobson

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever started a job and thought to yourself how much easier it would have been if you had someone there showing you the ropes? Mentoring is an...

EP 53: The Power of Mentorship with Traci Scherck

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are many times in our lives when we become uncertain of where we should be headed, or perhaps we require a gentle push in the right direction. T...

EP 52: Starting 2022 in the Best Way Possible with Laura Eigel

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach 2022, it is important to elevate ourselves, take some time to reflect, and celebrate all of the amazing things we did this year. This w...

EP 51: The Power of Pause with Alicia Schatteman

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How are you and your team approaching debriefs and planning as we near the end of 2021? Debriefing (or reflection), as we have previously discussed, i...

EP 50: Implementing a Success Strategy for Your Employees and Business with Traci Scherck

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What type of reflection have you done over the last year? What project plans do you currently have in progress for the year ahead? Reflection gives us...

EP 49: Five Tips for 2022 Planning with Damon Clark

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Planning for the future may not always seem like the most exciting task, however, this is an essential step towards business (and personal) success. T...

EP 48: Making Time for Self-Reflection with Traci Scherck

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reflection is an essential part of any leadership role. It gives us an opportunity to pause and consider observations or experiences, reviewing the th...

EP 47: Creating Space for Others with Jen Zahari

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oftentimes, organizations forget to ensure their employees feel listened to and heard. This leads to disengaged staff who feel as if their voices don'...

EP 46: Demystifying Employee Benefit Plans with Rachel Leader

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is so much involved in designing a culture within an organization where we show gratitude towards our staff day in and day out. One of the ways ...

EP 45: How To Ensure Employees Of All Levels Feel Valued with Quint Studer

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're in a period of time where people are feeling more alone, possibly experiencing withdrawals from the lives and in-person connections they were on...

EP 44: Cultivating Gratitude in the Workplace with Traci Scherck

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The practice of gratitude and appreciation has started to infiltrate workplaces—and rightly so! While it might feel awkward to express gratitude to ...

EP 43: Understanding Employee Resource Groups with Toby Egbuna

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talent management is so important for the growth of your company, and when we're talking about recruitment and retention, we need to think strategical...

EP 42: Mental Health and Communicating Vulnerable Topics with Amee Quiriconi

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the many differences in execution and strategy, a lot of organizational problems can be traced back to a few of the same things. Fortunately, ...

EP 41: Honest, Direct and Timely Leadership with Farrah Rifelj

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oftentimes, businesses are able to locate a problem, but are unsure of where to begin when it comes to solving it. Instead of attacking the issue head...

EP 40: Becoming an Advocate for Change with Brianna Goodwin

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brianna Goodwin is the President & CEO of Ver-Tex Construction, a specialty window treatment company that has been revolutionizing the industry since ...

EP 39: How to Boost Employee Engagement with Traci Scherck

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Employee engagement is the extent to which employees feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to their organization, and are willing to go the ...

EP 38: How to Cultivate Employees with Jason Lauritsen

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Farmers are in the business of management—they manage the growth and performance of living things. However, they do things fundamentally differently...

EP 37: Positive Performance Management with Michele Haugh

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Performance management should be about having regular, open and honest conversations. It is an opportunity to learn how someone is doing, assess how t...

EP 36: Leadership and Accountability in an Era of Distractions with Cheryl Johnson

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders who struggle to hold their employees accountable and improve performance in their organization are generally too harsh, too lenient, or too di...

EP 35: Performance, Leadership and Accountability with Traci Scherck

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders within our organizations have the responsibility to hold their employees accountable for their own success. However, it is still up to the emp...

EP 34: Creating Culture and Psychological Safety within Your Organization with Shelley Taylor

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For organizations wanting to become more productive or successful, culture change is often the most challenging part of the transformation. A leader w...

EP 33: Building Accountability to Achieve Results with Kelly Renz

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know that leadership is a process in which an individual influences the behavior and attitudes of other people. Unfortunately, not all influence is...

EP 32: Leading a Self-Managing Team with Mike Zani

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To grow a business, there's no way around delegation. If you hold all of the responsibility in your own hands, you can't scale at a desired rate. In o...

EP 31: Self-Managing Teams

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is a self-managing team? Where are they effective? And where are they not? These are all questions I'll be exploring in this episode because, to ...

EP 30: Developing Great Talent within Your Organization with Dr. Mandolen Mull

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does talent development truly mean for the managers inside of our organizations? And who has the power to change the direction and success of our...

EP 29: How to Build a Dream Team Using Trust with Tina Hallis

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked around your own organization and wondered why some teams work so well together while others seem to struggle with every step? Poo...

EP 28: Creating a Productive, Self-Managing Team with Assad Mirza

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we create self-managing teams, there are generally three key points to consider: purpose, process, and people. But how do we implement this into ...

EP 27: How to Design Your Dream Team with Jeanine Woyner

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What defines a dream team and what are the steps to creating one within your organization? Our guest for this episode is Jeanine Woyner, the Vice Pres...

EP 26: Creating a Dream Team

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Building a dream team of engaged and hardworking employees who can propel a business forward requires organizations to create a welcoming culture that...