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Defining Good Jobs EP30

January 9, 2025 by Lee Cuevas

Changing the Perception of Blindness

Defining Good Jobs EP30

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Defining Good Jobs EP30

Explore the evolving definition of a “good job” through the lens of inclusivity and personal fulfillment with Chris LaFollette, President and CEO of Arizona Industries for the Blind.

This episode of “Changing the Perspective of Blindness” with host, David Steinmetz delves into how modern career paths shift from traditional stability to opportunities that embrace individual creativity and satisfaction.

Discover how people who are blind or visually impaired are breaking barriers, redefining workforce norms, and achieving happiness and success in unconventional ways.

Through personal stories and dialogue, we challenge stereotypes and advocate for a more inclusive workforce. Learn how organizations like Arizona Industries for the Blind foster talent, promote vocational training and empower employees to pursue fulfilling career paths that reflect their strengths and interests. Highlighting the importance of self-advocacy, informed choice, and open conversation, we showcase how attitude, training, and technology transform perceptions and create opportunities for all.

Tune in now to hear how inclusion and innovation are shaping the future of work!

Arizona Industries for the Blind is an enterprise nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind to achieve their highest goals and aspiration through dignified employment while providing quality products and services to all its customers.

Chris LaFollette is the President/CEO of Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, Arizona. He currently has over twenty-one years working with National Industries for the Blind and a total of 25 years working with Department of Defense.

Chris worked with a NISH (National Industries for the Severely Handicap) organization for many years before he created a company that worked with National Industries for the blind and SourceAmerica organizations to better source commercial products for the federal government.

Chris is a graduate of Fayetteville State University and has spent most of his adult years being an advocate for the disabled and blind communities.

About Your Host

As the manager of Community and Public Relations, David Steinmetz uses his expertise, education, and personal experiences to “change the perception of blindness.”

Diagnosed with RP, a blinding retinal disease, at the age of 19, David uses his personal story to drive change that leads to improved employment outcomes and community integration for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Mr. Steinmetz graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Economics. Additionally, Steinmetz has continued his education by graduating from the Business Management Training (BMT) program provided by Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia.

In 2008, David was the national recipient of the National Industries for the Blind Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement award. This prestigious award recognized Mr. Steinmetz for his career achievements and community service work.

David Steinmetz is a member of the Governors’ Council on Blindness & Visual Impairments, is a Board Member at the Arizona Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ACBVI) and serves his community through the Chandler Lions Club.

Connect with David on LinkedIn and Instagram.

About the Show

Changing the Perception of Blindness; One Conversation at a Time is dedicated to breaking down barriers, de-mystifying blindness and promoting real world solutions that empower people who are blind to live a full and inclusive life.

Host, David Steinmetz connects with organizations, industry professionals and thought leaders who are working to bridge the gap that creates a world accessible for all.

About Arizona Industries for the Blind

Arizona Industries for the Blind is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for people who are blind. It’s employees, more than half of whom are blind, deliver a variety of products and services, including a full-service Warehousing and Distribution Center, confidential Digital Data Scan (DDS) services for private businesses and government and the operation of Base Supply Centers located at each of Arizona’s three military bases under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Labor’s AbilityOne program.

Follow AIFB on LinkedIn and Facebook.

AI-Powered Marketing: Ethics, Efficiency, and Innovation E47

February 27, 2024 by Karen

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AZ TechCast

AI-Powered Marketing: Ethics, Efficiency, and Innovation E47

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The latest episode of AZ TechCast hosted by Steve Zylstra and Karen Nowicki, explores AI’s impact on marketing with guests Stephen Carradini from ASU, Renee Yeager from Yeager Marketing, and Spencer Lee from Intero Digital, emphasizing ethical considerations and regulatory challenges. Spencer and Stephen predict significant changes in digital marketing strategies and job opportunities due to AI in the next 5-7 years. The conversation underscores the need for businesses to navigate ethical and legal complexities while embracing AI’s transformative potential in marketing.

Discover actionable tips for integrating AI into your marketing efforts by listening to this episode

This episode highlights AI’s improvements in data analysis, content creation, and curation speed, leading to labor savings and increased client satisfaction. Spencer stresses the importance of integrating AI to enhance productivity, while Renee discusses challenges like skill development and privacy concerns. Stephen and Steve Zylstra predict significant changes in marketing strategies and job opportunities, emphasizing the importance of staying informed and adaptable in the evolving AI landscape.

Founded in 2009, Yeager Marketing is a Phoenix-based marketing agency that helps the world’s leading B2B technology companies streamline customer acquisition and accelerate growth. Tech is fast-moving and highly competitive. To excel in this environment requires the right mix of long-term strategy and near-term efficiency.

Yeager works with marketers across disciplines – from brand and messaging to content development to campaigns – to deliver differentiating go-to-market initiatives that help them engage target audiences. By leveraging practical, goal-oriented methods, coupled with tried and tested marketing strategies, award-winning creative implementation, and superior technology capabilities, Yeager delivers real results that are measurable and directly impact their client’s bottom line.

Renee Yeager is a visionary leader who empowers both her clients and teams to transcend the ordinary and reach for the extraordinary. Through her innovative approach, she crafts award-winning marketing solutions that deliver impactful business outcomes for companies across the technology landscape. Renee’s transformative leadership has elevated Yeager Marketing from a modest two-person venture to a three-time honoree on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.

Prior to co-founding the agency in 2009, Renee showcased her expertise by spearheading B2B marketing teams at organizations such as Avnet, Viasoft, and Platinum Technology. Her influential contributions to the industry have earned her a coveted spot on the Forbes Agency Council since 2017.

Recognitions for her outstanding achievements include being crowned Executive of the Year by the American Business Awards, securing the title of Marketing Executive of the Year at the Best in Biz Awards, and receiving accolades for Individual Achievement from the MarCom Awards in 2023. Renee Yeager continues to set the bar high, leaving an indelible mark on the world of marketing and business.

Connect with Renee on LinkedIn and follow Yeager Marketing on Facebook, X and Instagram.

Intero Digital is a globally acclaimed digital marketing agency that helps businesses fulfill their potential by leveraging integrated digital marketing solutions executed by top industry talent.

Spencer Lee has over a decade of experience in digital marketing, with a focus on Email Marketing and Data Management, spanning everything from building businesses to data analysis and establishing relationships with household brands.

He is highly data-driven, with a proven track record of achieving reliable ROI for clients. For several years, Spencer has been a vocal advocate of the promise and potential AI presents across numerous use cases, and has lead the internal development of Intero Digital’s AI solutions.

Outside the office, his passions include: fatherhood, cooking, archery, photography and the martial arts.

Follow Intero Digital on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

In Arizona State University’s Technical Communication program, students learn how to write, design, produce, and manage information for a variety of audiences, using a range of traditional and emerging technologies. Courses focus on principles and hands-on application, and are designed to help students build their problem-solving, writing, editing, and design abilities.

The BS in technical communication is the only undergraduate technical communication degree program available in the state of Arizona. ASU’s MS programs in Technical Communication and User Experience are designed for professionals who wish to strengthen their professional credentials in these areas.

Stephen Carradini researches the implementation of emerging technologies into workplaces. His research looks for sustainable ways to organize and enhance work in the contemporary moment, near future, and beyond.

His theoretical lens of workplace communication allows for interpretation of current work habits and co-construction of future work habits with an eye toward personal, economic, and community well-being.

His current work focuses on how AI tools are implemented in the workplace and in civic spaces; he has done several studies on the impact of AI on employees and employers, particularly Generation Z employees. He is currently building a public information chatbot called Waterbot for the State of Arizona.

He teaches courses on online professional communication, digital ethics, and user experience.

Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn, Facebook and X.

About Your Hosts

Steve Zylstra serves as president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council, a role he assumed in 2007. He is responsible for strategy, operations, finance and policy development. Zylstra is a vocal spokesman for the value technology can provide in raising social and economic standards in Arizona.

Zylstra serves on numerous councils, committees and boards, was named “Leader of the Year, Technology,” by the Arizona Capitol Times, and “Most Admired Leader” by the Phoenix Business Journal. In addition, he was awarded an honorary doctorate of science in technology from the University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Ariz.

Zylstra earned a bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering technology from Western Michigan University.

Karen Nowicki is a successful author, speaker and the creator of Deep Impact Leadership™ and SoulMarks Coaching™. She is a two-time recipient of the prestigious national Choice Award® for her book and personal development retreat. Karen was crowned the first-ever “Mompreneur of the Year” Award in 2010 for the southwestern states. She was recognized for her leadership, business acumen, and work-life balance.

Karen has been an expert guest on regional TV and radio shows, including Fox Phoenix Morning Show, Sonoran Living, Good Morning Arizona, The Chat Room, and Mid-Day Arizona. She has been a regular contributor to many print and online magazines – publishing articles and blogs for business and education.

In addition to working with private coaching clients, Karen is also the Owner & President of Phoenix Business RadioX. The Business RadioX Network amplifies the voice of business – serving the Fortune 500,000, not just the Fortune 500. Phoenix Business RadioX helps local businesses and professional associations get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, profession, and community.

Of all the experiences Karen has had the privilege of participating in over her vast career, she shares that Phoenix Business RadioX is a pinnacle adventure!

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn and follow Phoenix Business RadioX on Facebook and Instagram.

Leslie Cooper Marquez is a dynamic marketing professional with over 17 years of broad-based marketing, public relations and advertising experience in both in-house and agency environments.

Originally from Birmingham, AL, Leslie has honed her expertise across diverse sectors, including non-profit performing arts, legal marketing, mortgage technology, and residential mortgage marketing.

Leslie has been an integral part of the Arizona community for the past 5 years. Most recently, she served as the Marketing Director for Scottsdale-based mortgage technology firm, focusIT, Inc., and previously as the Director of Marketing for Ballet Arizona.

Beyond her professional commitments, Leslie is an active member of the community. She serves as a Sustainer with the Junior League of Phoenix, volunteers with the Distinguished Young Women of Arizona scholarship program and is an alumna of the esteemed Valley Leadership Accelerate class of 2019.

In her spare time, Leslie shares her passion for fitness as a dedicated barre instructor at TenPoint5 Central. Above all, she cherishes her roles as a devoted mother to a young son and a loving wife to her husband, David.

About Our Sponsor

The Arizona Technology Council, Arizona’s only statewide organization serving the technology sector, fosters a climate of innovation to enhance technology in Arizona.

A trusted resource in strengthening Arizona’s technology industry, the Council proactively eliminates impediments that companies face, accelerates the entrepreneurial mindset in the state’s expanding innovation ecosystem, and works to create a destination for companies to be, thrive and stay.

Follow Arizona Technology Council on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Unveiling the Rhythm and Essence of Organizational Culture E37

January 5, 2024 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

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In this insightful episode of the Culture Crush Business podcast, the concept of culture is explored from various perspectives. Kindra Maples, sets the tone by defining culture as the shared rhythm and essence that emerges when people come together, emphasizing its pervasive influence across all aspects of life.

Guests Stephen Smith and Jay Rayhons contribute their experiences in sports and business, discussing the importance of understanding and defining one’s culture. The conversation deepens as Jay Rayhons shares his approach to financial work, prioritizing understanding clients’ personal goals and values before delving into financial details. This emphasis on recognizing deeper values beyond monetary concerns is connected to leadership and organizational culture.

The discussion expands with insights from Stephen Smith on maintaining strong connections within remote or hybrid teams, emphasizing proximity, time, and energy investment. Consistency in leadership is highlighted, drawing parallels to military training and the Ooda loop. Trust within organizations is explored, with mentions of the “Trust Factor” book and its O-factor assessment tool.

The episode concludes with the guests encouraging listeners to seek the good in others, contributing positively to organizational culture. The importance of genuine inclusivity, openness, and ongoing improvement is emphasized, providing a holistic exploration of culture in the business context.

A few books that were talked about in the conversation:

Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies by Paul J. Zak

Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World
by General Stanley McChrystal, Tantum Collins

Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition): Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace

Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success
by Phil Jackson and Hugh Delehanty

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win
by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

A few finals thoughts to take from the conversation:

Know yourself and include others on the journey.
Look for the good in someone and you will find it.

Rayhons Financial is a full-service financial services firm where we believe there is more to Life than money. We help lead people to their ideal, joyful lives through goal-focused planning.

Joshua Development is a strengths-based coaching & consulting firm. We believe that leadership is best defined as crafting the environment in which excellence happens.

JW Rayhons is the founder of a disciplined financial planning and investment management services firm, he has served as Chairman of the Board for three business organizations: One representing over 5,500 companies with over 200,000 employees; Another one representing 550 companies with over 36,000 employees; And a foundation supporting two hospitals with 589 beds.

JW is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a LifeScript Learning Certified Facilitator. He is commonly described as authentic, growth-oriented, and values-based.

Follow Joshua Development on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Reworc is a platform that helps you see and plan for the future of work, today. Reworc’s organizational MRI helps provide leaders and employees with the information they need to make work work.

The psychologically safe assessment provides insights into the unique cultures, activities, and networks that create value within teams and organizations, and the workspaces, policies, and procedures to improve them.

Stephen Smith is the VP of people analytics and insights at Reworc where he leads the research, strategy, and product development functions.

With a masters degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology, and experience working with and in Human Resource and Corporate Real Estate roles, Stephen brings a unique approach to linking people, place, and performance.

Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn.

About Culture Crush

At Culture Crush, culture isn’t just a corporate buzzword. It’s a key factor that can either boost your company or lead to its failure.

We’re culture consultants, with a focus on leadership, appreciation, communication, processes, accessibility, mental health, diversity, inclusion, and creating a dynamic workplace.

As a growing company:

Culture Crush Business is your hub for company culture resources. With deep cultural insights and years of expertise, we evaluate your company’s needs and connect you with the precise resources to cultivate a thriving culture.

We work with CEOs, founders, HR Directors, or Culture Leaders of companies or teams, who value company culture and understand its impact on their business success.With Culture Crush you’ll learn how to transform your workplace into a place of unity, efficiency, and growth. Don’t just fix your company culture – transform it with Culture Crush Business.

On this podcast: We focus on everything surrounding businesses with good company culture. We will talk with company leaders to learn about real-life experiences, tips, and best practices for creating a healthy work environment where employees are finding joy and satisfaction in their work while also striving and growing within the company. We share the resources to help improve company culture and showcase them on the podcast with their tips and tricks for growing culture.

About the Host

Kindra Maples is spartan racer, past animal trainer, previous magician’s assistant, and has a weakness for Oreo cookie shakes. Her journey working with people actually started working with animals as a teenager (don’t worry we won’t go that far back for her bio).

She worked for over 15 years in the zoo industry working with animals and the public. Her passion of working with animals shifted into working with people in education, operations and leadership roles. From there her passion of leadership and helping people develop has continued to grow.

Then came the opportunity for leading the Culture Crush Business Podcast and she jumped on it. Leadership, growth, and strong company cultures are all areas that Kindra is interested in diving into further.

Thank you for our Sponsor!

This episode is sponsored by Gateway Bank, a community bank in Arizona that specializes in serving small businesses across the Valley and the country.

When you work with Gateway, you don’t have to call an 800 number for support, or submit your loan application and wait weeks or months for an answer. You get fast, personal service from a team who knows you and cares about you.

When Gateway was founded in 2007, the team had a vision of building a hometown bank that prioritizes people over profits. Over 15 years later, they’re proud to still be one of the highest-performing AND highest-rated community banks around.

Whether you need a loan or banking services for your business, Gateway is here to help. Visit gcbaz.com/culturecrush for details and a free consultation with bank President James Christensen.

All loans subject to approval. Member FDIC.

E76 The Value and Importance of Influential Relationships in our lives with Jennifer Bridges and David Nour

April 7, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

E76 The Value and Importance of Influential Relationships in our lives with Jennifer Bridges and David Nour

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E76 The Value and Importance of Influential Relationships in our lives with Jennifer Bridges and David Nour

How has your life been impacted by a Curve Bender? What is a Curve Bender? What is next for all of us in the Project Management Community impacted by the pandemic? In this episode Jennifer Bridges and David Nour share with us their personal stories and also their experiences as leaders within the community.

Lots of laughs in this episode and fun with Jennifer and David. We laughed about the “Punch it” story with David and Jennifer out riding motorcycles. David shared his immigration story coming to the US from Iran alone as a teen back in the 1980s. Jennifer reminds us all to embrace compassion and think how COVID may be impacting our team and partners.

We also have a great discussion about work-life blending and the value of time and relationships in our lives. We chat about the special relationships we’ve had in our lives and how they’ve had an impact on us. David calls these relationships “curve benders,” and in his upcoming book, Curve Benders, he identifies who and where they are, how to find and engage them, and, equally valuable, how you can become a curve bender to impact the lives and livelihoods of others profoundly.

Jennifer shares the origin of PM Next which resulted from common themes and struggles people experienced during the pandemic. The program is a collection from several presenters with great content, insights, and lessons. PM Next is a fantastic example of collaboration effort between industry leaders to learn the new skills and competencies needed to thrive in the current context and take advantage of the changes happening in the world

Listen to the full episode to hear more of the discussion with Jennifer and David. To learn more about Jennifer and David visit:

Jennifer Bridges –www.pdus2go.com
Jennifer on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbridgesalabama/

David Nour – www.nourgroup.com
David on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/davidnour/

Subscribe to Project Management Office Hours to hear all prior episodes and view upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

Learn more about The PMO Squad visit www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader visit www.thepmoleader.com

PDUs2Go helps busy Project Managers on the Go earn 60 PDU credits and renew their PMP Certification simple, easy and fast.

We provide self-paced, on-demand courses that can be taken anytime and anywhere to save you time and money so you can get back to what you do best.

Jennifer Bridges is a Certified High Performance Coach and Project Management Professional, She is passionate about inspiring, influencing and impacting the future of Project Management and the leaders courageous enough to lead the project economy and future of work.

Jennifer is the Founder of PDUs2Go.com and Co-Host of PM Next Leadership Development Program. She is the author of “Optimize Your Thinking: How to Unlock your Performance Potential”, “The Thought Masters series” and the companion, “Thinking Journal”. She is also a contributing author of the “Project Pain Reliever: A Just-in-Time Handbook for Anyone Managing Projects”. She has authored hundreds of articles on leadership and project management published in print and online publications including PMNetwork Magazine published by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

More notably recognized as one of the most prolific YouTube video trainers, Jennifer has produced hundreds of video “White Board Sessions” on leadership and project management that have been viewed by over 25+ million project managers world-wide and syndicated in major colleges, universities and corporate campuses. Her signature coaching program empowers visionary leaders to vision their new path, align their natural gifts and talents and design an integrated career and life they love based on purpose.

Follow PDUs2Go on Twitter.

The Nour Group, Inc. is a global advisory, education, coaching, and tech firm; passionate about strategic relationships, visual storytelling, and non-linear growth.

A senior leadership/board advisor, educator, executive coach, and bestselling author, David Nour is internationally recognized as the leading expert on applications of strategic relationships in profitable growth, sustained innovation, and lasting change.

The author of eleven books, including bestsellers Relationship Economics® (Wiley) and Co-Create (St. Martin’s Press), as well as the forthcoming Curve Benders (Wiley, 2021), Nour serves as a trusted advisor to global clients and coaches corporate leaders. He is an adjunct professor at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and was named to the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Professionals and the Thinkers 50 Radar Class of 2021 lists.

A Forbes Leadership contributor on the Future of Work, and an Inc. contributor on Relationship Economics, Nour’s unique insights have been featured in various prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fast Company, Huffington Post Business, Entrepreneur, and Knowledge@Wharton. He’s also the host of the popular Curve Benders podcast.

Born in Iran, Nour immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager with $100, limited family ties, and no fluency in English. He graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and went on to earn an Executive MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He resides in Atlanta, GA, with his family.

Connect with David on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and learn more about his book Curve Benders for PDUs2Go here.

ABOUT PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE HOURS SERIES

Project Management Office Hours is intended to provide Project Management professionals a place to drop in and discuss Success Stories, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned. Project Management Consultant Joy Gumz has shared with us, “Operations keep the lights on, strategy provides the light at the end of the tunnel, but project management is the train engine that moves the organization forward.”

Each of us has a unique story to tell, but collectively we share a message that organizations who embrace Project Management Best Practices perform better than those which don’t. Organizations which align Projects to Strategy perform better. Organizations with Engage Executive Sponsors deliver better results. Organizations which measure Project Management performance outperform those which don’t.

During our Project Management Office Hours, we hear directly from Industry leaders how to make an impact in our profession. How we, collectively, will Advance Project Management Best Practices, One Listener at a time!

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joe Pusz started THE PMO SQUAD to bring real world PMO Leadership experience to the consulting space and to advocate for Project Management through his blog PMOJOE.com. The old saying is “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Following this mindset Joe left Corporate America in 2013 to start THE PMO SQUAD and work with fellow Natural Born Project Managers to advance Project Management Best Practices.

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

THE PMO SQUAD focuses exclusively on PMO and Project Management consulting. Corporate America is full of Accidental Project Managers running projects who haven’t been trained to be PMs. To help solve this problem THE PMO SQUAD is on the Leading Edge with PMO As a Service. PMO As a Service allows our clients to focus on their respective core competencies while THE PMO SQUAD delivers Project Management expertise. Contact Joe at 678-591-7868. Follow The PMO Squad on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community! Learn more about The PMO Leader – www.thepmoleader.com

PEAK – LOVE: Values and Cultural Alignment Chat With Peak Fleet and Source Global E7

March 30, 2021 by Karen

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Phoenix Business Radio

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We are so thankful to have Sidnee Peck, from Source Global, and Brian Stinson, from Peak Fleet on the podcast. We were able to go a little deeper in the conversation around values, alignment, and company culture being intentional.

Sidnee talks about how their CEO and Founder, Cody Friesen, was very intentional about growing the strong company culture from day one. A company culture needs to be both organic and intentional and that is truly what he has tried to do. This intentionality starts during the hiring process with making sure that each hire truly is the best fit. Sidnee even discusses an example where there was a company hire that was brought on and shortly after it was revealed that the person was not the best fit. Sometimes it can be better to leave the seat empty instead of filling it with the wrong fit.

Brian brings expertise to the table from his background and experience working with Intel, to the position he holds now as the Culture Engineer with Peak Fleet (we love that title name). He has worked with many companies, from start ups to larger organizations, to help build and develop their values which allowed for a very fluid conversation with Sidnee. There was so much to talk about and definitely not enough time- there will have to be a part two to this conversation.

This episode is great for any listener and we really mean that. We talked about values, cultural alignment, misalignment, growing culture intentionally and organically, working together on a purpose and mission, having inspirational leaders at the forefront, growing a cultural legacy through storytelling and more. This conversation is for both leaders at the top and employees striving to grow to the top. At the end of the day, culture is not one size fits all. It can be difficult at times, but it is not rocket science.

Thank you to our sponsor Catholic Education Arizona!

For 23 years Catholic Education Arizona has helped serve underserved children with $268 million in scholarships. Catholic High Schools have a 99.4% graduation rate and 97% move on to higher education or military service. Participating partners like APS, BBVA, and Grand Canyon University receive a dollar-for-dollar Arizona State Tax Credit. The corporate partners enjoy helping our future work force, Building the Arizona community and future leaders!

The partners also enjoy promotion in our newsletter, social media channels and podcast! Please call us at 602-218-6542 or visit www.ceaz.org, that’s www.ceaz.org – they are changing lives one scholarship at a time!

SOURCE Global, PBC makes the world’s first renewable drinking water system, from just sunlight and air. Clean, safe, water made entirely off-grid, anywhere in the world.

SOURCE was founded and built in Arizona and aims to perfect water for every person, every place.

Sidnee Peck serves as EVP of Assets for SOURCE Global, PBC (formerly Zero Mass Water), a science and technology firm in Scottsdale, Arizona focused on Renewable Water. During her time at SOURCE she has held roles of Chief of Staff to the CEO and VP of Global BD Operations and Consumer Strategy.

She is the former CEO of SMART Brain Aging, Inc. a healthcare technology company focused on dementia. Under Sidnee’s leadership, SMART was awarded the Arizona Innovation Challenge award in summer 2016; she founded the Aging2.0 Local chapter and was a founding member of the action team for Dementia Friendly Tempe.

She served as an instructor of entrepreneurship at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University for nine years, where she also launched the Center for Entrepreneurship in 2014 and consulted with global technology firms in customer and market development.

She helped to found the Golden Seeds Arizona Chapter and speaks frequently at StartUp Week and CCAZ events.

Peck lives in Phoenix with her family and is devoted to innovation – she found her passion for startups as a co-founder with technology company, Alaris in 2009. She has her bachelor’s from the University of New Mexico and her MBA from the W. P. Carey School of Business.

Connect with Sidnee on LinkedIn and Twitter.

The PEAK Fleet is an organizational development company with a purpose to create an engaged workforce that thrives together. The PEAK Fleet is a certified Benefit Corporation for Good and believes that improving the planet and supporting people is just as important as making a profit.

They provide workshops, in-depth consulting, speaking engagements, and other events that guide organizations to improved employee satisfaction and business results.

Brian Stinson, co-founder of The PEAK Fleet is a father, engineer, entreprenuer and athlete with more than 20 years building high performing teams and driving culture change. He has an Industrial Engineering degree, but believes that “people and systems thinking” has been in his DNA since birth.

During his 21 years at Intel Corporation, he learned to combine the science of data and analytics with the power of empathy and authentic relationships to actually solve real world business problems. At the end of his tenure, Brian was responsible for the Workforce Strategy for Intel’s 6000 person worldwide IT organization.

While in this role, he decided that the balance of his career would be dedicated to Organizational Development. For Brian, launching The PEAK Fleet, represented an opportunity to help the greatest number of organizations unlock their full potential and make a bigger impact on the lives of people at work.

Follow The Peak Fleet on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About Culture Crush

Culture Crush is officially relaunched! We are thankful to Debra Caron who launched and hosted the show originally. Culture Crush is back with a new host but the same focus- highlighting what makes a great company culture and how it affects the overall success of a company.

Culture is not just a tag word to be thrown around. It is not something you throw in job descriptions to draw people to applying for jobs within a company.

According to Marcus Buckingham and Ashely Goodall in their book Nine Lies About Work, “Culture is the tenants of how we behave. It’s like a family creed. This is how we operate and treat each other in the family.”

On this long form podcast we will highlight companies local to Arizona and beyond that are crushing it with great culture!

We will talk with company leaders to learn about real-life experiences, tips, and best practices for creating a healthy work environment where employees are finding joy and satisfaction in their work while also striving and growing within the company.

About the Host

Kindra Maples is your new host taking the lead on the relaunch of Culture Crush! She is spartan racer, past animal trainer, previous magician’s assistant, and has a weakness for Oreo cookie shakes. Her journey working with people actually started working with animals as a teenager (don’t worry we won’t go that far back for her bio).

Then came the opportunity for relaunching the Culture Crush Podcast and she jumped on it. Leadership, growth, and strong company cultures are all areas that Kindra is interested in diving into further.

Shout Outs

We want to thank a few people for their behind the scenes effort in helping this relaunch to come to life. James Johnson with Tailored Penguin Media Company LLC.– It is a small, but powerful video production company with a goal to deliver the very best by articulating the vision of your brand in a visually creative way. Gordon Murray with Flash PhotoVideo, LLC. -Flash Gordon has been photographing since high school and evolving since then with new products that will equip, encourage, engage, and enable. Renee Blundon with Renee Blundon Design – She is not only one of the best free divers (that’s not how she helped with the podcast) but she is great with graphics design and taking the direction for the vision that you have while also adding creative ideas to bring to your vision to life.

These are just a few of the folks that supported the relaunch of the podcast. If you would like to be part of the Culture Crush team or would like to support underwriting the show- please reach out: culturecrushpodcast@gmail.com

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Jennifer Seith with Randstad and Author Bart Fanelli

March 2, 2020 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Jennifer Seith with Randstad and Author Bart Fanelli

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Jennifer Seith leads Randstad’s talent strategy and innovation team where she is responsible for creating technological solutions to innovate the company’s talent acquisition strategy. She plays an integral role in driving candidate acquisition and engagement, employment branding and recruitment technology systems for Randstad.

As a respected thought leader, Jennifer brings over 20 years of industry experience creating technological solutions that solve talent acquisition challenges on a global scale. She resides in Atlanta, GA and holds a master’s in business administration from Brown University as well as a master’s in business administration with a focus on entrepreneurship from the IE Business School in Madrid.

How to Connect with Jennifer

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-seith-mba-67b1831/LinkedIn

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RandstadUSA

Bart Fanelli is a sales leader, entrepreneur, executive advisor, and platform developer who specializes in team building, sales execution, sales leadership methodologies, and global operational efficiency. He also co-authored “The Success Cadence”.

He has deep experience in building, leading, and scaling technology teams committed to rapid growth. The hypergrowth of one of the teams he led was the subject of a 2017 article in the Harvard Business Review. He is the recipient of the Technology Services Industry Association’s STAR award for “innovation in expand selling,” and the founder and lead designer of Skillibrium, a powerful sales success execution platform.

Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

What is upskilling?
What is driving the conversation around upskilling in the business world?
What do business leaders need to know now to help future-proof their business?
What can employees do to prepare themselves now for future jobs?
How does implementing a cadence of success lead to rapid-growth sales culture?
In THE SUCCESS CADENCE, the point is made that leaders need to be willing to move outside of what is comfortable and familiar to grow at a rapid rate. What are some of those comfortable, familiar things that people always seem to cling to?
What is a “momentum revolution” and how do you expand it from your sales team to the rest of the organization?
What is the “Hockey Stick” growth pattern and why is it important?