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Learning Leadership ONE STEP at a Time with Kim Nicol

Chris Lin — Thu, 04 May 2023 12:00:00 -0700

Leadership development seems to either be this nebulous thing that just seems HUGE, or a ton of different skills and tools that seem to be endless.

Our guest today takes a different approach to leadership, breaking it down into connected and smaller steps that make development more digestable.

Kim Nicol is a certified life coach and host of The New Manager Podcast. She helps kind, ambitious people become better managers.

Hop into Kim's next leadership development cohort now!

https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/

Learn more about Kim's work and connect with her:

https://kimnicol.com/
The New Manager Podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/

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INVESTING in Your Employees with Siobhan Ehle

Chris Lin — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0700

Investment doesn't always have to be about the money. It really can be about how we support our employees with our time, space, and compassion.

In this episode, Chris Lin is joined by Siobhan Ehle, a certified coach and Elite Neuroencoding Specialist, to discuss the different ways companies and leaders can invest in their employees.

Siobhan is not only a certified coach and Elite Neuroencoding Specialist, but she has also led teams, coached executives, and trained leaders over the course of twenty years. Through her company, Luminous Spark Coaching & Consulting, Siobhan partners with small and mid-sized businesses as they navigate rapid growth and change. She incorporates neuroscience, positive psychology, and practical experience to help leaders thrive, transform teams, and drive business results. Siobhan's passions are nature, travel, yoga, and learning new things. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband, her two amazing children, and their rescue pup.

Connect with Siobhan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanehle/

Website: https://luminous-spark.com/

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Leading Through LOSS and CONFLICT with Sven Lauch

Chris Lin — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 01:30:00 -0700

As humans, we often shy away from scenarios that make us uncomfortable or nervous. Don't worry, it’s our brains trying to protect us. The thing is, great people first leaders don’t shy away from loss or conflict, they embrace it.

Sven Lauch, Tedx speaker and founder of Eyes Up Training came on the Leading People First podcast to share how we need to raise emotionally intelligent leaders to be able to handle and lead through loss and conflict.

In this episode, Sven and Chris Lin also discuss Sven's upbringing in communist Germany, his experience in the army, the importance of emotional logic, and embracing conflict.

Connect with Sven Lauch

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenlauch/

Website: https://eyesup.eu/

Sven's Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/jDJ7LfSfbag

Sven on the Adelaide Entrepreneur Club podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adelaide-entrepreneur-club-episode-15-interview-sven/id1504862235?i=1000484067270

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Aligning ACTION with Organizational Values with Jennifer Thompson

Chris Lin — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0700

The world is getting smaller as access to information gets easier and more readily available. This makes it even more important for leaders to understand what their values are and to be prepared to take a stance on it. Even more important is to have these values be reflective of humanity and hopefully in a way that leads people first.

Jennifer Thompson comes on the podcast to share her tips as an executive manager and public relations professional for aligning organizational action with their values.

Jennifer and Chris Lin talk about the importance of cultural competency, individualism in the workplace, and the application of humane orientation to better the employee experience.

Connect with Jennifer Thompson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-thompson-cprw/

Website: https://socialsweettreats.com/

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Building MEANINGFUL Organizations with Mark McNally

Chris Lin — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700

As we continually see venture capital and startups sprout up and grow rapidly, I wanted to know if there were any people first leaders influencing these companies that may be the next big thing that transforms society.

Joining the Leading People First podcast is Mark McNally, one of the original innovators in the e-commerce space and founder of Nobody Studios, a venture studio aimed to create meaningful organizations with a people first mentality.

Mark and Chris Lin discuss how leaders can get employees to buy into what they're doing and the need to give freely as an investment into people.

Connect with Mark McNally

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrkmcnally/

Website: https://nobodystudios.com/

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The Truth Hurts, Do Something with Katherine McCord

Chris Lin — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0700

How many times have you been asked for feedback and then nothing came of it?

According to Katherine McCord, leading people first is about servitude and taking action when something is brought up.

This is why recruiting, diversity, equity, and inclusion can be so hard, and at the same time is so ripe for transformation.

Katherine has been fascinated with recruiting since childhood. She has strong experience recruiting everything from Customer Service to CFOs, and has a background in process improvement and growing employee satisfaction. She founded Titan in 2014 with the dream of innovating hiring, and to help entrepreneurs realize their visions without breaking the bank. She is also striving to improve the hiring process on a national level by spreading good practices and generating proactive conversations via media. In April 2020, she founded a career show, Career Launch Live.

Katherine and Chris Lin talk about how the organizations need to be revolutionized like the candidate experience, recruiting, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Connect with Katherine McCord

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/

Website: https://titanmanagementusa.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katherine.mccord.5

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The Intersectionality of LGBTQIA2S+ Ageism: A L.E.A.D. Pride Series (Part 1)

Chris Lin — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0700

The marginalized community of those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ is already severe, dealing with a range of hate and ignorance from invisibility to harassment to violence and death.

The Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity wanted to dive deep into the intersectionalities of those within the LGBTQIA2S+ community and bring to light those who are often forgotten.

Kicking off part one are Heather Holmes, Mandy Carter, and Michael Sachs to discuss how Ageism frequently leads to them being forgotten, and their identities ignored.

Connect with the Panelists

Heather Holmes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-h-14022b25/
Mandy Carter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandycarter/
Michael Sachs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsachs/

Programmed and Moderated by:

Sarah Phelps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsarahphelps/
Mark Travis Rivera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-travis-rivera/

This episode is brought to you by the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity, where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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Baking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Training with Paul Zaentz-Lewis: A L.E.A.D. Event

Chris Lin — Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 -0700

No, learning programs and trainings are not free from bias, even if the topic is diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is why it is critical to bake DEI into the very programs that develop your team and employees.

Paul Zaentz-Lewis joined the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversityto facilitate a discussion on:

Identifying common pitfalls when designing training or programs for diverse audiences or on diversity
Providing an instructional design model adjusted to focus on DEI challenges and considerations
Teaching the use of a unique type of persona to tailor your instruction to your audience

#JoinLEAD as we continue growing and learning in order to reach and activate others in DEI. This session will include practical breakout sessions and Q&A for all who are curious.

Connect with Paul Zaentz-Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulzaentzlewis/

Moderated by Sarah Phelps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsarahphelps/

This episode is brought to you by the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity, where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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L.E.A.D. - Resumes & Interviews: Greatest Tools of Institutionalized Discrimination

Chris Lin — Thu, 20 May 2021 02:15:00 -0700

As much as DEI is a current “hot topic” for organizations very few are taking the opportunity to question the assumptions that underpin the foundation of their talent selection process: resumes and interviews. If those tools are fundamentally harmful to creating an inclusive environment, then anything built on them will always fail on those agendas.

Michelle Olivier's argument is that until we remove these tools of oppression from the systems we use no real change can occur. #JoinLEAD in this discussion analyzing the efficacy and unintended consequences of resumes and interviews, before finding better options and a new hope.

Connect with Michelle Olivier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-olivier/

Moderated by Sarah Phelps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsarahphelps/

This episode is brought to you by the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity, where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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L.E.A.D. - When They See Me: Diversity, Disability, and Intersectionality

Chris Lin — Thu, 13 May 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Mark Travis Rivera leads us through a discussion about existing at the intersections of multiple identities.

Mark identifies as Latinx, Disabled, Queer, Gender Nonconforming Man who serves as a DEI Coordinator for Nike White Consulting.

Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-travis-rivera/

Moderated by Sarah Phelps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsarahphelps/

This episode is brought to you by the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity, where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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L.E.A.D. - Reimagining Reform: Police Violence Across America (Part 2)

Chris Lin — Fri, 07 May 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Police Violence stems from white supremacy values and is unacceptable. Because of this, we recognize that we must reform the system to make it just and equitable for all people.

In this episode, we brought together a group of panelists to discuss their reactions to the verdict of the policeman who murdered George Floyd and what we need to do to Reimagine Reform because of the Police Violence Across America.

Note: This is Part TWO of this conversation. You can find Part One here:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a61f1f7f-5417-452e-9272-a895741ba6c4

The panelists for this conversation include:

LeRon Barton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-barton-cwna-2b700b1/)
Kenny Green (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-green-cpa-01494b92/)
Eli Rigatuso (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elirigatuso/)

Moderated by Yvonne Alston of Indelible Impressions Consulting.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnealston/

This episode is brought to you by the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity, where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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Walking TALL in My Own Shoes with Nik Kacy

Chris Lin — Tue, 04 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700

It’s so easy for us to sit back and be comfortable as leaders, because learning and growing is tough.

Yet those who have been discriminated against and those who have been marginalized have it even tougher, and sometimes in the simplest ways.

Nik Kacy is a queer, trans-masculine, gender non-binary, Chinese immigrant who is now an L.A.-based entrepreneur/designer/ and event producer who refuses to be confined by societal boundaries or limited by the gender binary.

Passionate about visibility, equality & equity, NiK created Equality Fashion Week in 2018, the first queer Fashion Week in LA, featuring over 150 QBIPOC talent.

Nik is also the founder of NiK Kacy Footwear, the first luxury gender-free footwear & accessories brand in 2014.on the importance for leaders to get out of their comfort zones so they can create environments that allow individuals to stand tall in their own shoes.

Nik and Chris Lin discuss the importance of creating safe employee experiences and environments that allow individuals to stand tall in their own shoes, and how leaders need to become uncomfortable in order to grow.

Connect with Nik Kacy

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkacy/

Footwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkacyfootwear/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkacy/

Website: http://www.nikkacy.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nikkacyfootwear

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L.E.A.D. - Reimagining Reform: Police Violence Across America (Part 1)

Chris Lin — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Police Violence stems from white supremacy values and is unacceptable. Because of this, we recognize that we must reform the system to make it just and equitable for all people.

You can listen to Part TWO of this conversation here:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a61f1f7f-5417-452e-9272-a895741ba6c4

The panelists for this conversation include:

LeRon Barton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-barton-cwna-2b700b1/)
Kenny Green (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-green-cpa-01494b92/)
Eli Rigatuso (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elirigatuso/)

Moderated by Yvonne Alston of Indelible Impressions Consulting.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnealston/

This episode is brought to you by the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity, where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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L.E.A.D. - Unheard Voices, Unseen Faces: Diversity and Human Trafficking

Chris Lin — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Warning: This episode covers the topic of human trafficking and may be triggering to some.

Diversity, especially amongst Americans, is a crucial misunderstanding.

Being able to appreciate and recognize cultural diversity is key in many aspects of helping build foundations, but especially in human trafficking. From being able to recognize signs, to the appropriate approach to after care can all be traced back to the culture of all involved.

Kelli White leads this L.E.A.D. discussion on human trafficking and our different cultural backgrounds and normalcies as they relate to human trafficking, how we need to work to identify barriers and to overcome them, and the problem with the "numbers".

Connect with Kelli White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-white-msn-fnp-bc-aprn-rnfa-9928a818a/

Moderated by Sarah Phelps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsarahphelps/

This episode is brought to you by the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity, where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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L.E.A.D. - Why I Decided to Be the Change

Chris Lin — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Our work in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion is now in a period of transformation and self-awakening. We need to all to further our journey toward inclusive excellence.

Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

What you’re about to listen to is the presentation on why one white male, Tom Bayley, decided to be the change.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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Having a Strong WHY in DEI with Natajia Miller

Chris Lin — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0700

There’s been a lot of growth in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space over the last year. However, many people, like in other periods of growth and opportunity, get into the work for the wrong reasons.

This is the reason you need a strong WHY in DEI. And this is exactly what this episode’s guest helps leaders and businesses do.

Natajia Miller is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant and the founder of Mind Fro Travel, promoting humanity through cultural awareness, and focusing on showing businesses how to create strategies that lead to more inclusivity within their own organizations.

Natajia and Chris Lin also discuss the difference between cultural competency and cultural humility, how various DEI approaches can resonate differently with the individual, and how to combat internalized racism in order to create a better employee experience.

Connect with Natajia Miller

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natajia-miller-mind-fro-travel-founder-diversity-inclusion-consultant-antiracism/

Website: http://www.natajia.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDf-rL1-aVkwK3RJwdOllVA

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Leading Without a Script with Kay Ross

Chris Lin — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:30:00 -0700

The leadership development space tends to be incredibly rigid, focused mostly on technical skills. And what happens when we teach rigid skillsets is we create rigid employee experiences and processes.

Kay Ross is a storyteller focused in marketing, performing, and healing and is the creator of the Playground of Possibilities.

In this episode, we talk about how leaders need to embrace change and go through leading without a script, and to explore new ways of being.

Connect with Kay Ross

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayross/

Website: http://www.kayross.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayross852

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Cementing vs GROWING One's Path with Angelica Patlán

Chris Lin — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0700

We’ve been brought up to stick to one career path and climb the ladder. But in the the current environment, we no longer have to abide by those structures, and neither should those around you.

Angelica Patlán joins the Leading People First podcast to share how leaders need to open up possibilities for those around them to create a transformational employee experience.

Angelica is the proud daughter of a single mother and first-generation college graduate, making waves since day one by overcoming obstacles and breaking down barriers. Angelica brings her nontraditional background as a former 911 dispatcher, love of people, and drive for change to the HR space for a better future of work and HR.

Angelica and Chris also talk about humanity being at the forefront of the workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the state of human resources.

Connect with Angelica Patlán

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apatlan/

Website: https://www.anewwaveofhr.com/

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L.E.A.D. - Diversity & Inclusion in Travel

Chris Lin — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:30:00 -0700

Whether it's a crude neighbor during a flight, a creepy Uber driver, or the person at the hotel bar that's clearly had one too many, women live in a radically different world than men when they travel. And with the recent rise of nationalism and existing sexism and bigotry in the U.S. and abroad, discrimination and even violence are grave concerns.

Once COVID-19 restrictions loosen, how do women and the marginalized get back to seeing the world while protecting themselves?

Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

What you’re about to listen to is the presentation on Diversity & Inclusion in the Travel Industry by Prachi Thakur.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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Put EVERYTHING on the Table with John Hawley

Chris Lin — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:30:00 -0700

Transparency and vulnerability are crucial for being a people first leader, so are you allowing your team to put everything on the table? Are you, yourself, putting everything on the table?

John Hawley joins the Leading People First podcast to share how he uses his skills as a master facilitator to be a people first leader and create a dynamic employee experience.

John Hawley is a master facilitator, father, husband, Virginia Tech Hokie, lukewarm Steeler fan, unicycle riding, military man, jokester, and forever learner.

Andrew McCoy described him as, “John is one of the most enthusiastic, energetic raw talents I have met. 10 minutes with him and you feel empowered to reach into yourself and be better.”

John and Chris Lin also discuss the importance of testing and experimentation, leadership lessons from the Navy, and having a growth mindset.

Connect with John Hawley

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwakefieldhawley/

Website: http://jwhawley.com/

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Embracing Our OWN Experiences with Michelle Vu

Chris Lin — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:30:00 -0700

We all have difficult experiences that negatively affect us. Rather than spend energy on rejecting or hiding them, why not be uncomfortable and embrace them? Use them as launching points?

That’s exactly what Michelle Vu does. Michelle is a corporate leadership coach helping organizations and their managers embrace the uncomfortable and difficult to grow.

Michelle joined Chris Lin on the Leading People First podcast to share her own experiences, as well as the lessons she's learned from her clients to help businesses overcome adversity and to truly lead with heart.

Michelle and Chris also discuss how to support inner work, vulnerability, and the entrepreneurial mindset for an impactful employee experience.

Connect with Michelle Vu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmichellevu/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iammichellevu1

Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessownersfreedom

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Channeling FEARLESS Confidence with Sam DeMase

Chris Lin — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:30:00 -0700

How are you supporting and empowering women around you?

Sam DeMase joins the Leading People First podcast to share how she empowers women to channel a fearless confidence to be their own advocates.

Sam is focused on smashing the patriarchy and helping women get what they're worth as a Confidence Coach, social media powerhouse, and leader in recruiting, training, and leadership development.

Sam and Chris Lin also discuss the importance of engaging biases and discrimination against women, advocacy, ally ship, authenticity, and channeling fearless confidence.

Connect with Sam DeMase

Website: https://www.apowermood.com/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/apowermood

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@apowermood?lang=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samdemase/

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Leading from DIFFERENT Starting Points with Greg Fontus

Chris Lin — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:30:00 -0700

We are all on different journeys as leaders and we need to remember that everyone else is in their own place on their journey. We all move at different paces, in different ways, and are influenced because of our diverse backgrounds.

Greg Fontus joins the Leading People First podcast to share about the different journeys each leader is on and how we can help those around us by fixing inequitable systems.

Greg has over 10 years’ worth of knowledge and experience challenging and empowering others to be inclusively excellent. He has made it a mission to inspire and impact others to be positive agents of social change in order to create environments where all people matter and belong regardless of identity.

Greg is the CEO and Principal Consultant of The Fontus Experience, LLC., a diversity and inclusion firm which focuses on growing leaders and empowering teams and organizations of all sizes.

Greg and Chris Lin also discuss the intersectionalities in the workplace, continuing to fight for equality for others, and operating from a place of healing.

Connect with Greg Fontus

Website: https://gregfontus.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregfontus/

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L.E.A.D. - Love Consciousness & Cultures of Healing

Chris Lin — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Disclaimer: *Disclaimer: This episode covers the topics of trauma, incest, and sexual violence.

Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity.

If you are frustrated, saddened, bewildered, disgusted, or feeling any other emotions due to the hate, violence, inequity, and injustice in our society, you are not alone.

A group of awesome leaders got together banded together to do something about it, and we have formed the group LEAD, Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity.

What you’re about to listen to is a presentation by Anne Lauren, a previous Leading People First guest who shared her story and answered questions on love consciousness and creating a culture of healing.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

Connect with Anne M. Lauren

Website: https://www.annemlauren.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annemlauren

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemlauren/

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OWNING Your Self-Worth & Self-Care with Laura Mazzullo

Chris Lin — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:30:00 -0700

If you aren’t owning your own self-worth or self-care, you are not only doing yourself a disservice, but those that you lead a disservice.

The employee experience can be designed to be incredible, but if the individuals implementing the experience have negative views of themselves, it can still ruin the process.

Laura Mazzullo joins the Leading People First podcast to share the importance of truly owning your self-worth and self-care as leaders to better serve those around you.

Laura Mazzullo is the Founder and Owner of East Side Staffing, a boutique Recruitment Firm specializing in the placement of experienced HR professionals. East Side Staffing’s values are Kindness, Curiosity and Humility. Laura is led by those values and is committed to, and passionate about, talent acquisition by consistently creating new ways to innovate and partner with her HR network.

Chris Lin and Laura also discuss the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and soft skills for leaders, especially those in Human Resources and People Operations.

Connect with Laura Mazzullo

Website: https://www.eastsidestaffing.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EastSideStaff

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastsidestaff/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mazzullo-6b98675/

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Imperfect and Still LOVED with Jody Almond

Chris Lin — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:30:00 -0700

As people, we are imperfect. We make mistakes, all the time. So why do we expect perfection at work?

Jody Almond joins the Leading People First podcast to share how leaders need to treat people as their beautiful imperfect selves. Rather than putting down those who have failed, Jody is determined to lift them up and love them.

Jody has served in ministry over twenty years and is currently the Senior Pastor of Transformation Church. He is the founder and CEO of Soulution Ministries where he helps Christian entrepreneurs and faith based people overcome limiting beliefs and replacing them with identifying unique purpose and path to success. Jody also is a #1 Amazon bestselling author for the book, “Going All In- Finding Success Through Surrender”.

Chris Lin and Jody, also discuss the similarities between what is taught in Scripture and what we teach for leadership in business, as well as how leaders are influencing those around them every day.

Connect with Jody Almond

Website: https://www.soulutionministries.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jodyalmond-goingallin

Soulution Ministries Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/soulutionministries

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodyalmond/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-almond-1568b41a0/

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L.E.A.D. - Anti-Asian Violence is Real, Now What?

Chris Lin — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:30:00 -0700

There has been an increase in anti-Asian sentiment leading to the harassment, verbal abuse, violence, and even murders of individuals in the Asian & Pacific Islander communities.

Cheryl Leong joins to discuss how we can show up and take action for the API community.

Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

What you’re about to listen to is the discussion from our meeting sharing what's happening to the API community and what next steps we can individually take to make a difference.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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Going from Disconnection to REINVENTION with Johanna Wise

Chris Lin — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700

How are you transforming the employee experience and those around you?

It is our responsibility as People First Leaders to connect the mission and purpose of our organizations with the missions and purposes of our employees.

Johanna Wise joins the Leading People First podcast to discuss how this connection can reinvent our employees outlooks and even their careers. Johanna is the CEO of Connect Work Thrive and empowers individuals to embrace their strengths and focus on helping them thrive.

Johanna and Chris also discuss how to embrace strengths, finding fits to our values to thrive, and focusing on the relationships we build.

Connect with Johanna Wise

Website: https://connectworkthrive.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannawise/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectworkthrive/

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Creating a Culture of HEALING with Anne Lauren

Chris Lin — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:30:00 -0700

*Disclaimer: This episode covers the topics of trauma and sexual violence.

As organizational leaders, we can’t know everything that is going on in the lives of our employees, but what we have to do is create the best possible environment for them to succeed. And for survivors of trauma, that means creating an environment of healing.

Anne Lauren comes on the Leading People First podcast to discuss the importance of creating cultures of healing within organizations. In doing so, the employee experience becomes more inclusive by allowing employees who have dealt with any form or level of trauma, to heal and be in a brave space.

Anne is an author, artist, and advocate. She shares her story of childhood trauma and recovery through writing as a medium to express the significant intersections and urgent demands between spirituality, psychology, healing, and justice on individual and collective levels.

Anne and Chris also discuss what leaders and organizations need to do to allow for authentic connection and to progress our current systems to be more People First.

Connect with Anne M. Lauren

Website: https://www.annemlauren.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annemlauren

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemlauren/

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L.E.A.D. - Are We Alienating Our Allies?

Chris Lin — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700

For those of us in communities that have been discriminated against or marginalized, or those of us working in diversity, equity, and inclusion, we have to ask ourselves, are we practicing what we preach?

Or is allyship a burden that we shouldn't have to worry about?

Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

What you’re about to listen to is the discussion from our meeting exploring the notion of alienating our allies.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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The COURAGE Within You Can Drive You Forward with Martin Stark

Chris Lin — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0700

We are in a time when solidarity and visible action are needed more than ever. And for those of us who are advocates and activists for other groups, it is on our shoulders to have the courage to drive their causes forward.

Martin Stark joins the Leading People First podcast to talk about our responsibility to take the mantle on our shoulders for others.

Martin is the visionary who set into motion the goals, values, and purpose for World Gay Boxing Championships. He is a Courage Champion, Inclusion Practitioner, and advocate of diversity, social justice, and fairness. Not only is Martin standing up against hate, he’s creating an avenue and safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in the boxing world.

Martin and Chris also discuss the importance of visible allyship, being accountable for hate, and how to behave in a manner that is consistent with what you are saying. This conversation not only applies in society, but within the walls of organizations and needs to be infused into the employee experience.

Connect with Martin Stark

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-stark-he-him-his-8a3807179/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gayboxingchamp/

Website: https://www.worldgayboxingchampionships.org/

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Creating LIFT for Those Around You with Cynthia Williams Young

Chris Lin — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 01:30:00 -0700

There are a lot of great companies out there that live and breathe a People First workplace culture.

The one that comes up year after year is Southwest Airlines.

So how does Southwest create an amazing employee experience year after year? They hire People First Leaders like Cynthia Williams Young.

Cynthia worked as an executive at Southwest Airlines, and was most recently an VP of UT Southwestern Medical Center. Cynthia Williams Young has been described as "an amazing leader who leads from the heart, is courageous, well respected, a visionary, humble, and one of the kindest people you'll ever meet."

Cynthia and Chris discuss the impact that recognition has on employees, what it means to treat your employees as the most important customer in the business, and the lessons learned from leading with heart instead of the balance sheet.

Connect with Cynthia Williams Young

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiawyoung/

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L.E.A.D. - Moving Beyond Bias within Organizations

Chris Lin — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0700

Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity.

If you are frustrated, saddened, bewildered, disgusted, or feeling any other emotions due to the hate, violence, inequity, and injustice in our society, you are not alone.

A group of awesome leaders got together banded together to do something about it, and we have formed the group LEAD, Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity.

What you’re about to listen to is some discussion from this meeting and a presentation by the amazing Pamela Teagarden on how to move beyond bias by bridging the gap within your organization.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

Connect with Pam Teagarden

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamteagarden/

https://www.calendly.com/pteagarden

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Step Into Your OWN Self with Kelly Campana

Chris Lin — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0700

We have so many demands that pull us all over the place, especially at work. And during that time at work, it’s critical for us to have time to be able to pour into ourselves, and step into ourselves so we can bring our whole selves to work.

Kelly Campana is focused on helping others learn to optimize their mindsets, and lead themselves with greater vision and energy. She is a mindset coach with a goal of seeing women in half of the CEO positions in the Fortune 500 by 2029.

Kelly is here ready to create something different that requires a whole new level of believing.

Kelly and Chris also discuss the importance of boundaries and securities in the workplace to create a safe and healthy employee experience.

Connect with Kelly Campana

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-campana-8373a0194/

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It Always Leads Back to PEOPLE with Toni McLelland

Chris Lin — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 02:30:00 -0700

No matter how you slice and dice your organization, no matter what situation you’re finding your company in, we can’t forget as leaders that it always comes back to people.

Toni Mclelleand joined the Leading People First podcast to discuss hitting the reset button to refocus on people for the employee experience. Toni is passionate and dedicated to navigating leaders through crisis and change management around organizational culture.

Toni’s human-centered approach assess behavior learning and environment that is solution focused. She’s also an incredible champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and I’ve certainly enjoyed having many follow-up conversations with her since this interview.

Toni and Chris also discuss how leadership is actually bottom-up, how to handle the perception of problems at work, and the difference between entitlement and privilege.

Connect with Toni McLelland

Website: https://www.1stlifegroup.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-mclelland-msc-5167042bS

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Placing HUMAN first and the "resources" second with Yuri Kruman

Chris Lin — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:30:00 -0700

What happens when you mix the entrepreneurial spirit with a Human Resources executive that prioritizes people first?

You get Yuri Kruman, who has led multiple organizations as an award-winning Chief HR Officer and Chief People Officer to create mission driven organizations and help companies live and breathe their “Why”.

Yuri has a new book coming out in March 2021 called Be Your Own Commander in Chief. Be sure to grab a copy at https://www.byocic.com/

Connect with Yuri Kruman

Website: https://yurikruman.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurikruman/

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Listening with HEART with Julie Habelmann for Heart Health Month

Chris Lin — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Listening is a critical skill for leaders, yet are we listening with our mind or our heart.

In this special episode for Heart Health Month, Julie Habelmann shares her story around her acute heart attack in 2020 and how it highlighted the importance to listen.

Julie Habelmann is a marketer, turned expat, turned intercultural consultant, turned designer and advocate, and the Founder of Noble Sands – the first travel, earth and heart friendly resort wear brand. As a global citizen and a heart attack survivor, raising awareness about conscious consumption and women’s heart health are her top causes.

Learn more about Heart Health Month

SCAD Alliance: https://scadalliance.org/

Connect with Julie Habelmann

Website: http://www.noblesands.com/

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/noble_sands

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L.E.A.D. - Difficult Conversations: How to Engage People Whose Views Make You Angry

Chris Lin — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity.

If you are frustrated, saddened, bewildered, disgusted, or feeling any other emotions due to the hate, violence, inequity, and injustice in our society, you are not alone.

A group of awesome leaders got together banded together to do something about it, and we have formed the group LEAD, Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity.

What you’re about to listen to is some discussion from this meeting and a presentation by the incredible Jonathan Mahan on how to have difficult conversations and how to engage people whose views make you angry.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

Connect with Jonathan Mahan:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmahan/

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Putting in the REPS for Resilience with Jordan Mendoza

Chris Lin — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

Can resilience be built? If you are constantly put through adversity, it's absolutely something you can build, not only as an organization, but as a leader.

Jordan Mendoza certainly knows a lot about resilience and shares his stories of adversity on the Leading People First podcast.

Jordan is the Founder and CEO of Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting helping entrepreneurs grow their business through strategic coaching and training. Jordan is the #3 Filipino to follow on LinkedIn amassing over 60k followers and also hosts a top rated podcast called Blaze Your Own Trail.

Jordan and Chris also talk about the importance of instituting empathy, practicing emotional intelligence, and the influence the women our lives have had on us.

Connect with Jordan Mendoza

https://linktr.ee/byotconsulting

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza

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Taking the FIRST STEP to Change with Julia Freeland

Chris Lin — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

Let’s be honest, change is hard. As humans, we HATE change, but as my guest says, it’s the one thing we’re situated to do well.

We fight so hard against change, especially when it's to move towards something or someone we disagree with.

Julia Freeland comes on the Leading People First podcast to talk about how important it is for us to take that first step and be curious to make change.

Julia is the founder of Revolve You and the creator of the Breakthrough Compass, a personal change framework designed to harness the power of human nature to help propel us to a better state of being. She is a formally trained engineer and educator who has spent her life helping others unlock their ability to adapt and get through the hard parts of life easier.

Julia and Chris also discuss the involvement leaders need to have to invest in employee education, being open to bridge gaps, and the importance of letting go in order to evolve.

In her new book “Breakthrough Compass: How to Harness Human Nature to Get to Better Faster” Julia shares the powerful “take you to your knees” experiences and correlating breakthrough journeys that helped her identify the natural change process humans use to transform adversity into a launch pad to better.

If you'd like to pre-read the book, email Julia directly to get involved. Julia will be providing some guided coaching and feedback sessions for all pre-readers.

Connect with Julia Freeland

Email: Julia@revolveyou.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-freeland-revolveyou/

Website: https://www.revolveyou.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revolve_you/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreakthroughCompassCoaching

Twitter: https://twitter.com/revolveyou

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L.E.A.D. - Empathy: Bridging Positive Intention and Essential Action

Chris Lin — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0700

Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity.

If you are frustrated, saddened, bewildered, disgusted, or feeling any other emotions due to the hate, violence, inequity, and injustice in our society, you are not alone.

A group of awesome leaders got together banded together to do something about it, and we have formed the group LEAD, Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity.

What you’re about to listen to is some discussion from this meeting and a presentation by the amazing Sarah Phelps. If you’re unaware of Sarah’s work, you can connect with her on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsarahphelps/

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific. You can find our group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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Reaching BACK for Tomorrow's Leaders with Dawn McCoy

Chris Lin — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

As a leader, what are you doing to reach back and continually grow others through your leadership?

People First Leaders have a responsibility to constantly teach and develop those around them so they can be tomorrow’s leaders.

That’s exactly what Dawn McCoy does. Dawn is the founder of Flourish Leadership Group, a leadership development and communications firm providing strategic services and professional development.

Dawn and Chris discuss the importance of self-care, tools to engage your team, communicating with others, and Instagram Reels to reach your audience to enhance the employee experience.

Connect with Dawn McCoy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnmccoy/

Website: https://flourishleadership.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnmccoybooks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DawnMcCoyBooks/

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Shift to an UPLIFTING Mindset with Brian Kelly

Chris Lin — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

One role of leaders is to uplift those around them, especially when confronting the unknown.

Brian Kelly joins the Leading People First podcast to share how leaders can unleash human greatness and uplift those around them.

Brian help humans and teams see self and others with greater acuity so they can effectively optimize their results and relationships. He cultivates each person’s unique talents into strengths and looks to connect leaders to themselves.

Brian and Chris also discuss how to create psychological safety and vulnerability in the work environment, as well as the importance of unlearning to truly grow as an individual.

Connect with Brian Kelly

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankellyleadershipcoaching/

Website: https://briankellyleadershipcoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bold5beyou/

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L.E.A.D. - Inclusion Starts with I & Transforming the Patriarchy Through the Gender Lens

Chris Lin — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity. If you were shocked, frustrated, saddened, bewildered, or felt any other emotion from the events that occurred in the United States on January 6th, 2021, you are not alone.

A group of awesome leaders got together banded together to do something about it, and we have formed the group LEAD, Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity. We are hosting weekly events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world.

This episode is some of the discussion from this meeting and a presentation by the amazing Celia Daniels. If you’re unaware of Celia Daniels’ work, you can go back and listen to her episodes:

We’ve taken out the icebreaker that included watching the video “Inclusion is more than I”. It’s a quick yet powerful video that you can watch here.

If you want to learn more and be empowered to act, you’ll have to join us next week. Listen to the end to get more information. What you’re about to listen to is raw and real. So get ready to come together and LEAD.

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Cutting Through the LAYERS with Elizabeth Meditach

Chris Lin — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

There are so many pressures that we all have to face in our day to day lives that it’s hard to really find balance. And then when we’re being tasked to push our selves further and have uncomfortable conversations, it can seem impossible.

Elizabeth Meditach is an entrepreneur and the Elizabeth of Chef LEZA, specializing in Cali-Mediterranean | Mid-Eastern, Lifestyle Food & Pastry. Her focus is an altruistic desire to bring people together over ethnically, culturally diverse & delicious food in great company. She joins the Leading People First podcast to discuss the different layers individuals have and the need for leaders to recognize and understand them.

Elizabeth & Chris also discuss the need to have uncomfortable conversations, women empowerment, representation, and breaking barriers for women in the workplace. All of these things have a profound effect on the employee experience.

Connect with Elizabeth Meditach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefleza/

Website: https://www.cafeleza.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cafeleza/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafe_leza/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOkp43Vrj2woTtM0POo1NBg

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The Power of INTENTIONALITY with Ronice Felicia Latta

Chris Lin — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

As a leader in your organization, are you thinking intentionally about what you are trying to achieve? People First Leaders don’t look at the bottom line or revenue streams first. They’re intentional about the people they lead and allowing their teams to pursue a purpose-driven life within their organizations.

Ronice Felicia Latta, the CEO of New Levels, LLC and author of the book, The Layover, joins the Leading People First podcast to discuss the power of intentionality.

Ronice helps develop, equip and empower men and women to pursue a purpose-driven life. Passionate about helping others obtain greater fulfillment and authentic success in their “next acts,” New Levels supports individuals on their journey from jobs and stifled careers to living in Purpose Prosperity. This is the state of moving from surviving to thriving as the person each one of us were created to be.

Ronice & Chris also discuss the importance of growing relationships, the space of uncertainty, and how to find yourself to create a more impactful employee experience as a leader.

Connect with Ronice Felicia Latta

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roniceflatta/

Website: https://www.newlevelswithronice.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronicefelicialatta/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronicelatta/

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Special Discussion: Processing the Events of January 6th, 2021

Chris Lin — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:15:00 -0700

This is the audio from a group discussion to process the events that occurred in Washington DC on January 6th.

In this audio, you'll hear a group of leaders banding together to find compassion against hatred, strength in unity, and action in the face of helplessness.

Come join our group and movement to make the world a better place against hate, racism, violence, injustice, and inequality.

Connect with the Leaders

Sejal Thakkar https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar/
Yvonne Alston https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnealston/
Sarah Phelps https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsarahphelps/
Margie Crowe https://www.linkedin.com/in/margie-c-85640493/
Natasha Porizkova https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashaporizkova/
Joseph Motes https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephmotes/
Ryan Letts https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-letts-they-them-655b12168/
Jonathan Mahan https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmahan/
Jeff Harry https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays/
Ashish Parekh https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-p-316a69146/
John Carlson https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndcarlson1/
Chris Lin https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadwithchris/

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Finding the Answers Thru EXPLORATION and Soft Landings with Charissa Stowers

Chris Lin — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

Have you ever done something adventurous like bungee jumping? Wherever you go bungee jump, there are systems in place in case another system fails. The same goes for how we should allow our team to try new and adventurous things.

Charissa Stowers joins the Leading People First podcast to discuss how leaders need to allow their teams to explore and grow, all while having safety for a soft landing in case of failure.

Charissa’s background in film paved her way to Apple where she initially taught creative classes before leading sales, product, customer service, and leadership training programs in Apple stores across North America.

After receiving her Master’s in Education, Charissa led training initiatives for two venture-backed Silicon Valley tech startups before joining Pandora in 2014. She is currently a Director of Training and Enablement on the Training and Enablement team, where she is incredibly proud of creating programs that bring a culture of creativity and learning to the company.

Charissa and Chris also discuss design thinking, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as finding ways to empathize with your team to create a more positive employee experience.

Connect with Charissa Stowers

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charissastowers/

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Reattaching to Emotion with Mark Guay

Chris Lin — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

There's an old school notion that employees should leave their emotions at the door. Unfortunately, that belief is still held today by many leaders. This outdated mindset detaches our emotions from ourselves and does not allow individuals to bring their full-selves to work.

Mark Guay joins the Leading People First podcast to talk about his experiences and work in helping leaders reattach to their emotions to tap into their inner selves. In doing so, they can better lead others and create a more meaningful employee experience and workplace.

Mark is an integrated coach who lives in San Diego, CA with his wife and son. He believes in the untethered ability to tap into our wildness and manifest our unlimited potential. Yet, this natural ability is often stripped away through the currents of shame and the capital "T" Truth that change.is.hard. He hopes that his decades of study will guide you through this change and to your deepest sense of Self: one that aligns with mind, body, and soul.

Mark and Chris also discuss mindfulness, interactions in order to create change within our systems, and the AHL team, the Buffalo Sabres (yes that's a joke).

Connect with Mark Guay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwguay/

Website: https://markwguay.me/

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The POWER of Constraints for Innovation with Coonoor Behal

Chris Lin — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

A lot of organizations and leaders are constantly working towards innovation, but don’t really know how to get there and try to force it by removing obstacles and getting their top experts into a room to figure it out.

Constraints are often the best ways to get innovation. And when it comes to design thinking, we can focus on a human-centered approach to create an employee experience solution that is truly People First.

Coonoor Behal joins the Leading People First podcast to talk about how innovation is often incremental and within constraints, as well as the power of quitting.

Coonoor is the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a consultancy that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, Organizational Improv™, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion.

Coonoor is also the author of I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up, which will be published by New Degree Press in April 2021. The book seeks to help readers rethink and reframe quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives.

Coonoor and Chris also talk about the importance of workplace culture creating a constant state of learning, and how to apply design thinking in a culture of bureaucracy.

Connect with Coonoor Behal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coonoorbehal/

The "I Quit!" Book: iquitbook.com

Website: https://www.mindhatchllc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindhatch_llc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindhatch

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Cultivating COMPASSION for Ourselves & Others with Elizabeth Su

Chris Lin — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

When creating a positive employee experience for everyone, there are many different ways to approach it. The thing is, our current “old school” way of working just doesn’t cut it anymore. It focuses too much on productivity through efficiency rather than productivity through employee growth and workplace happiness.

Elizabeth Su joins the Leading People First podcast to talk about how leaders need to cultivate compassion for not only themselves, but for those they lead.

Elizabeth is on a mission to change the narratives that women have been told about success and happiness. She's a wellness writer, the founder of Monday Vibes, a female-focused newsletter supporting mental well-being, and a perfectionism expert.

She's has done it all, from graduating Summa Cum Laude from Tufts University to having a six-figure salary at a hot Silicon Valley startup before she realized she was in a game she didn’t want to play.

Elizabeth and Chris also talk about the affect of intergenerational trauma that we carry as leaders, the importance of setting boundaries, and meditation as a practice. Elizabeth also provides some exercises for mindfulness and gratitude.

Connect with Elizabeth Su

Website: https://elizabethsu.com/

Instagram: @heyelizabethsu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethsu/

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Practicing FAILURE Thru Play with Jeff Harry

Chris Lin — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0700

There’s a huge disconnect when it comes to training and then performing on the job, and that’s if you even receive training in the workplace. We have a tendency to pressure ourselves and others to be perfect, or worse, never take risks because it may lead to a mistake. This leads to a stagnant, fearful, and disengaged employee experience.

Jeff Harry joins the Leading People First podcast to discuss how leaders can overcome stagnation and fear by practicing failure, vulnerability, and discomfort through play.

Jeff shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest, and most fulfilled all by playing. Jeff has worked with some incredible organizations like Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook.

He is also an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, South by Southwest, and Australia’s Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play.

Jeff and Chris also talk about how to challenge your own beliefs as a leader, authenticity in the workplace, how curiosity is required for diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as finding unity during times of divisiveness.

Connect with Jeff Harry

Website: RediscoverYourPlay.com

Instagram: @jeffharryplays

Twitter: @jeffharryplays

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-harry-6991a94/

Medium: @jeffharryplays

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jchuche

TikTok: @jeffharryplays

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Finding Your INTENT and COMMITMENT for 2021 with Chris Lin

Chris Lin — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 01:30:00 -0700

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Goodbye 2020, and hello 2021.

This solo episode is a follow-up to episode 28 thinking about the IMPACT we want to have for 2021, and our intent and commitment to that impact.

Make sure you're subscribed to the Leading People First podcast and kickoff 2021 with our Week of Inspiration. We'll have five straight days of new episodes from amazing guests to help you feel inspired for the new year.

Thank you for joining me on this journey learning about leadership and its' affect on the employee experience!

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Making SPACE for Others with Dr. Joynicole Martinez

Chris Lin — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 01:30:00 -0700

Are you looking for your seat at the table? Do you know what table are you sitting at now? Is it a table of influence or privilege? And can you make space for someone else who needs their voice to be heard?

Dr. Joynicole Martinez joins the Leading People First podcast to discuss how important it is for leaders to make space for others once they get a seat at the table.

Joynicole is an award-winning epidemiologist, founder of The Alchemist Agency, international keynote speaker, executive coach and trainer, and member of Forbes’ Coaches Council.

Dr. Martinez has 20 years of experience across a variety of practices including operational development, board training, strategic planning, and performance management for many industries like healthcare, housing, and education.

Joynicole and Chris also discuss alternative methods of diversity and inclusion when you might not have the finances in place to hire a director of DEI or Chief Diversity Officer, how masks affect the employee experience, and activating women in the workplace.

Connect with Dr. Joynicole Martinez

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joynicolemartinez/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealchemistagency/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/joynicolem

Website: http://thealchemistagency.com/

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SURPRISE & DELIGHT Your #1 Client with Kristy Kelsick

Chris Lin — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 02:30:00 -0700

Who is your most important client? If you’ve been listening to this show, the answer is of course those who are around you. And if you’re an organizational leader, it’s your employees.

Kristy Kelsick shares on the Leading People First podcast how leaders and organizations need to view employees as internal clients and the importance of approaching their employee experience with a blank slate.

Kristy also discusses with Chris how organizations need to improve in providing the tools and training to use these tools to become better leaders, as well as the power of unlearning, testing new ways to measure human capital, and running Tough Mudders.

Kristy has a diverse background of over 13 years of client advisory and corporate experience; guiding organizations through their transformation and talent strategy journeys. She currently leads the Organizational Effectiveness practice for Slalom Consulting in New York City.

She’s worked across multiple industries and been embedded in both small and large organizations, with a focus on high growth and transitioning companies.

Connect with Kristy Kelsick

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristykelsick/

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What is the IMPACT You Want to Have in 2021? Solo Episode with Chris Lin

Chris Lin — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 01:30:00 -0700

First off, THANK YOU for listening (and subscribing *hint hint) to the Leading People First Podcast.

This solo episode is to share more about the 2021 Week of Inspiration, five straight days to start off 2021 with a BANG.

If you're looking to make a new year's resolution, don't wait til the last minute. Start thinking NOW about the IMPACT you want to have.

Thank you for joining me on this journey learning about leadership and its' affect on the employee experience!

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The ART of Designing an Organization with Nenuca Syquia

Chris Lin — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 01:30:00 -0700

Do you ever wonder why organizations are built the way they are? Was it designed that way, or was it piecemealed together?

Nenuca Syquia shares on the Leading People First podcast how leaders can purposefully design their organizations to drive people first first strategies.

Nenuca is the CEO of Better Organizations by Design, which she co-founded to enable companies to achieve scale, disrupt industries, and create currently unimagined value for customers.

Together, Nenuca and Chris discuss the strengths of individuals and how they come into play for organizational design, as well as the perception of our own strengths as leaders.

Connect with Nenuca Syquia

Email: nenuca@boxd.us

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nenuca

BOxD Website: boxd.us

People First Partner: WorkSmart

Creativity is good for business! With their hands-on virtual experiences using creativity and play, team development and leadership training is never boring - always inclusive and highly engaging. Click "We're Virtual" on www.worksmartadvantage.com to bring a program to your organization.

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Taking On DIFFERENT Perspectives During Crisis with Thomas Lahnthaler

Chris Lin — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 01:30:00 -0700

Have you ever worked in an organization where it seemed like everything was on fire all the time? Why can't managers take a step back and see the bigger picture?

Thomas Lahnthaler comes on to the Leading People First podcast as an experienced international crisis leader, mediator, mentor, facilitator, and speaker. His crisis management expertise spans over two decades and 23 countries where he led crisis teams in conflict and disaster contexts responding to some of the most complex emergencies of our time.

Thomas and Chris explore the empowerment of asking questions and learning to take on different perspectives during crisis to the benefit of the employee experience.

Connect with Thomas Lahnthaler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaslahnthaler/

Groundwork: http://groundwork.team/

The Crisis Compass: https://www.thecrisiscompass.com/

People First Partner: WorkSmart

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Leading WITHIN Your Community with Katelyn Harris Lange

Chris Lin — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0700

Leaders have a larger impact beyond their teams and the employee experience. They impact the very communities their organizations reside in.

Katelyn Harris Lange joins the podcast to discuss the impact that organizations have on their communities and how organizations need to lead by utilizing their strengths for the benefit of their communities.

Chris and Katelyn also discuss the skills that organizations are looking for in future leaders, expectations from employees, and seeing past the resume for hiring.

Connect with Katelyn Harris Lange

Medium: https://kateharrislange.medium.com/about

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelynharrislange/

Twitter: @kateharrislange

People First Partner: WorkSmart

Creative Master Class Info

Worksmart is hosting a Creative Innovation™ Master Class for leaders in the corporate and non-profit sectors - so more people can have access to the impact of bringing creativity to work!

The objective of this 4-part course is for leaders to learn some creative tools they can take back to their teams to overcome challenges and vet opportunities. This also gives people a chance to have their voice heard and collaborate in new ways.

You can find all details here on the Registration Page.

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Connecting to OURSELVES to Connect with Others with Thomas Rosenberg

Chris Lin — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 02:30:00 -0700

Looking at the critical factors for a positive employee experience, leadership is the primary driver, regardless of leaders' title or authority. Because of that, leaders have taken on a huge burden of responsibility. This makes it critical for leaders to be self-aware and be mindful of their emotions and self-care.

Thomas Rosenberg joins the podcast to discuss the importance of individual leaders needing to connect with their thoughts, emotions, movements, and reactions. This leads to building a better connection with those around them, and ultimately, a better employee experience.

Chris and Thomas also talk about how leaders can become more self-aware, the importance of psychological safety, and practicing mindfulness.

Thomas loves helping people grow and flourish by rediscovering what’s truly important to them. The majority of his career has been helping folks to become comfortable with change and with leading change in 20 countries on 5 continents.

Connect with Thomas Rosenberg

Medium: tlrosenberg.medium.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomasloxleyrosenberg

Twitter: @ReGenerateCoac1

Instagram: @ReGenerateCoaching8

People First Partner: WorkSmart

Creative Master Class Info

Worksmart is hosting a Creative Innovation™ Master Class for leaders in the corporate and non-profit sectors - so more people can have access to the impact of bringing creativity to work!

You can find all details here on the Registration Page.

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Happiness is the GOAL, Not the Fairytale Ending with Vivian Acquah

Chris Lin — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0700

We want our workplaces to be these amazing places to work, where everyone is happy and it’s like a fairytale. And as much as we all love the magic of Disney, the workplace is not Disneyland. We need to let it go. Our workplaces are messy, and this episode’s guest is no stranger to leading into the unknown.

Vivian Acquah joins the podcast to share how happiness for the employee experience is the goal, not the ending. Additionally, Vivian and Chris talk about how leaders can look beyond their scope to learn and grow, the importance of wellness, humanizing the workplace, and authenticity for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Vivian is a multi-cultural and multi-passionate leader, focused on inspiring and empowering others to be their best selves through wellness and her work in DEI. Vivian is the head of Viva la Vive and Amplify DEI, where she’s making a global impact on humanizing the workplace.

Connect with Vivian Acquah

Website: https://vivalavive.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianacquah/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/vivalavivenl?lang=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VivalaViveAmsterdam

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivalavivenl/

People First Partner: WorkSmart

Creative Master Class Info

Worksmart is hosting a Creative Innovation™ Master Class for leaders in the corporate and non-profit sectors - so more people can have access to the impact of bringing creativity to work!

You can find all details here on the Registration Page.

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Building a Better PURPOSE-DRIVEN Self with Scott Mason

Chris Lin — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0700

Do you truly understand the impact that you have on this world? When we think of degrees of separation, the same goes for our actions. Our actions have a huge ripple effect, and that’s why motivational and keynote speaker, Scott Mason, comes onto the podcast to discuss the importance of building a better purpose-driven self.

In this episode, we talk about the core competencies of leadership, mentoring ourselves, underrated leadership skills, and the impact we have when we build a purpose-driven life.

Connect with Scott Mason

Podcast: https://www.purposehighway.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smason1/

Website: https://www.scottmasonllc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.scott_mason/

People First Partner: WorkSmart

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Telling Your BRAND'S Story and Getting Your Message Through with Jack Chan

Chris Lin — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:30:00 -0700

Have you ever seen a really awful presentation? Contrast that with one that has been beautifully designed. Jack Chan, Founder of Mad Creative Beanstalk knows the hustle and hard work that goes into building a startup, and in his work, he’s helping those startup leaders find their voice and convey their stories, often through presentations.

We got to talk about the importance of storytelling, turning your employees into your biggest raving fans, how to get your message through to employees, and the importance of standing in solidarity against racism.

Connect with Jack Chan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-chan-wj/

Website: https://madcreativebeanstalk.com/

People First Partner: TrainXtra

TrainXtra provides virtual and on-site training programs, specifically tailored to meet your organization's needs on a variety of topics, including civility, sexual harassment prevention, anti-bullying, unconscious bias, and diversity and inclusion. For more information, please visit www.trainxtra.com

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Thank YOU and Creating a Culture of GRATITUDE - Solo Episode

Chris Lin — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:30:00 -0700

Chris here doing a solo episode because, you know, it's Thanksgiving here in the USA.

I have to thank everyone for listening and supporting this episode, it's been an incredible experience so far and I can't wait to share more conversations in the future.

In this episode, I talk about how you can build a culture of gratitude, as well as what I'm thankful for.

Please check out these People First Partners:

Van Lai-DuMone, Founder of Worksmart
Baily Hancock, Leader of the Collaboration Coalition
Kristin Sherry, Founder of YouMap
Sejal Thakkar, Founder of TrainXtra
Oleg Lougheed, Executive Director of Overcoming Odds
Vivian Acquah, Leader of Amplify DEI
John Carlson, DEI Consultant and Host of #No B.S.
Mila DeChant, DEI Consultant and Host of Heartship - The Now of Leadership

Thanks again and please make sure you subscribe!

Decide How to Show Up for YOUR FUTURE with Julio Muhorro

Chris Lin — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Julio Muhorro comes onto the Leading People First podcast to discuss how our mindsets as leaders can change and determine how we show up for our futures.

While talking about Julio's work as an award-winning entrepreneur making an impact larger than himself, Julio and Chris talk about evolving identities, generational needs and values, and organizational transformation to impact the employee experience.

Connect with Julio Muhorro

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliomuhorro

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliomuhorro/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/juliomuhorro

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliomuhorro

Website: https://www.coffeechat.co/mentor/in/J%C3%BAlioMuhorro

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(Part 2) SHIFTING Our Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Victor Marsh

Chris Lin — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 04:30:00 -0700

Victor Marsh is a PHD Candidate in Organizational Behavior at the University of Colorado Boulder’s business school where he’s studying the challenge of innovation in organizations that face intense pressure to conform to existing diversity program templates.

Victor and Chris talk about diplomacy, scrapping unconscious bias training in favor of task forces, cancel culture, intersectionality, psychological safety, and giving employees time to engage in social justice issues.

In this second part of the episode, Victor shares his story, the misconceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, how we can shift our approach to DEI, and how to address and approach racism in our society.

Listen to Part One:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a89d9287-1efa-4b5a-b837-f2b6945325e3

Connect With Vic Marsh

Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicmarsh

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicmarsh/

Our Partners

TrainXtra.com provides virtual and on-site training programs on a variety of topics including unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion, sexual harassment prevention, and civility. Learn more at www.trainxtra.com

Amplify DEI is an online library of information from nearly 70 international DEI experts with over 130 sessions. Learn more about DEI and sign up here: https://go.amplifydei.com/?ac=otYOFnWj

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(Part 1) SHIFTING Our Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Victor Marsh

Chris Lin — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 04:15:00 -0700

Victor and Chris talk about a wide variety of topics based on the research and study of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and society.

In this first part of the episode, Victor shares his story, the misconceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, how we can shift our approach to DEI, and how to address and approach racism in our society.

Listen to Part Two:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f2a7078a-9b1c-4f47-934c-7f088bce8556

Connect With Vic Marsh

Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicmarsh

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicmarsh/

Our Partners

Amplify DEI is an online library of information from nearly 70 international DEI experts with over 130 sessions. Learn more about DEI and sign up here: https://go.amplifydei.com/?ac=otYOFnWj

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Creating HUMAN-Centric Cultures from All Angles with Gabrielle Botelho

Chris Lin — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 03:15:00 -0700

Gabrielle Botelho joins the Leading People First podcast to share her experiences in creating a more human-centric culture in organizations.

There are many different ways to approach the various facets of the employee experience, so Gabrielle and Chris discuss topics like building trust while remote, leaders being role models in the organization, and keeping organizational culture when physical connection is lost.

Connect with Gabrielle Botelho

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellebotelho/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developyourself.br/

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Recruiting is the START of the Employee Experience with Ben White

Chris Lin — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0700

Ben White, face of Ben Talks Talent and Director of Talent Services at Titus Talent Strategies joins the Leading People First podcast to share how recruiting is the first impression of the employee experience that candidates and why it's important to create a positive experience.

Ben and Chris also talk about lessons in leadership, the role recruiting firms play in talent acquisition, and how companies need to focus more on employee engagement.

Connect with Ben White

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwhitecir/

Website: www.http://gettingthejobhq.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbZTfDwLrq_sl77NYfvnvhQ

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Creating an INDELIBLE Ripple with Yvonne Alston

Chris Lin — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0700

Yvonne Alston, founder of Indelible Impressions, joins the Leading People First podcast to share how leaders can create and indelible mark on those they lead.

Yvonne and Chris discuss how leaders' actions go far beyond their intended audiences, and that ripple is something to be aware of. They also discuss the culture of innovation and disruption, authenticity, consumer intelligence, and how servant leadership is an important part of the employee experience.

Connect with Yvonne Alston

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnealston/

Website: https://www.indelible-consulting.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indelible_impressions_cons/

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Big or Small, CULTURE for All with Mark Johnson

Chris Lin — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 02:45:00 -0700

Mark Johnson comes onto the Leading People First podcast to share his stories of organizations that thrived by successfully developing a positive culture, and those who were not-so-successful.

Mark is a dynamic speaker, trainer, and coach for businesses large and small. Mark’s focus on the employee experience and culture is what has propelled him to work with government agencies and businesses all over the world.

Connect with Mark Johnson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrobjohnson/

Website: https://www.success-innovations.com/

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(Part 3) Going BEYOND What We See: The Story and Work of Celia Daniels

Chris Lin — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:45:00 -0700

Celia Daniels is an Asian Indian non-op trans women of color who is an entrepreneur, musician, photographer, story teller, activist and filmmaker.

She joins the Leading People First podcast in a special three-part episode to share her story, her work, and her commitment to uplifting those around her.

In this third and final part of the episode, Celia talks about Christianity and religion as a whole, her intersectionality around ethnicity, religion, and culture, how we need to accept ourselves over changing ourselves, leading people first, and the importance of valuing human beings.

Listen to Part One and Part Two

Connect With Celia Daniels

Contact: celiasandaniels@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/celiasandaniels

Facebook: www.facebook.com/celia.s.daniels

Instagram and Twitter: @celiasandaniels

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(Part 2) Going BEYOND What We See: The Story and Work of Celia Daniels

Chris Lin — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:40:00 -0700

Celia Daniels is an Asian Indian non-op trans women of color who is an entrepreneur, musician, photographer, story teller, activist and filmmaker.

She joins the Leading People First podcast in a special three-part episode to share her story, her work, and her commitment to uplifting those around her.

In part two of this episode, Celia shares her work in corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion, the importance of ally ship, how integration into an organizational culture is proactive compared to inclusion being reactive, and the importance of community activism.

Listen to Part One and Part Three

Connect With Celia Daniels

Contact: celiasandaniels@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/celiasandaniels

Facebook: www.facebook.com/celia.s.daniels

Instagram and Twitter: @celiasandaniels

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(Part 1) Going BEYOND What We See: The Story and Work of Celia Daniels

Chris Lin — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:35:00 -0700

Celia Daniels is an Asian Indian non-op trans women of color who is an entrepreneur, musician, photographer, story teller, activist and filmmaker.

She joins the Leading People First podcast in a special three-part episode to share her story, her work, and her commitment to uplifting those around her.

In part one of this episode, Celia shares her story, the struggles she's had with gender dysphoria, the impact of trauma and suppression of her authentic self, and clarifies the differences between gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

Listen to Part Two and Part Three

Connect With Celia Daniels

Contact: celiasandaniels@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/celiasandaniels

Facebook: www.facebook.com/celia.s.daniels

Instagram and Twitter: @celiasandaniels

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Finding Your STRENGTHS as a Leader with Kristin Sherry

Chris Lin — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 02:45:00 -0700

Kristin Sherry is a best selling and award-winning author, globally recognized career expert, and creator of the YouMap profile.

In this episode, Kristin and Chris discuss the importance of strengths and values for leaders, teams, and organizations.

Connect With Kristin Sherry

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinsherry/

Website: https://www.myyoumap.com/

Win Kristin Sherry's Newest Book!

For the month of October 2020, if you leave us a review, you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing to win the newest book "Your Team Loves Mondays...Right?" by Kristin Sherry.

If you want to be entered in the drawing, make sure you leave us a review and send a screenshot to chrislin@leadingpeoplefirst.com or share your review on Instagram or LinkedIn and tag @LeadingPeopleFirst.

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Employee Experience Lessons from the MILITARY? Yes SIR Travis Johnson

Chris Lin — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:15:00 -0700

In this episode, Travis Johnson, an active Navy Officer, shares his background including growing up in chaos yet never forgetting chaos, joining the Navy and settling in Oklahoma City, and learning to contribute to the community through non-profits and his podcast, The Nonprofit Architect.

Travis and Chris discuss the importance of leadership for the employee experience including investing in your team through compassion, serving others with a full cup, and providing value without expectation.

Connect With Travis Johnson

Website: www.nonprofitarchitect.org

Email: nonprofitarchitect@gmail.com

More ways to connect: https://linktr.ee/nonprofitarchitect

Win Kristin Sherry's Newest Book!

For the month of October 2020, if you leave us a review, you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing to win the newest book from best-selling author, Kristin Sherry.

If you want to be entered in the drawing, make sure you leave us a review and send a screenshot to chrislin@leadingpeoplefirst.com or share your review on Instagram and tag @LeadingPeopleFirst.

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Bodybuilding for the Employee Experience with Philip Sessions

Chris Lin — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Philip Sessions joins to share the lessons he's learned as a body builder and fitness coach, and how they apply to the employee experience.

While Philip is not what many would consider an organizational leader, his insight as a People First Leader shone through the power of transformation and how it can be brought into areas of the employee experience like performance reviews, wellness, and learning.

Connect with Philip Sessions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsessions

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/william.philip.sessionsII

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-living-sessions/id1447036073?mt=2

Win Kristin Sherry's Newest Book!

For the month of October 2020, if you leave us a review, you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing to win the newest book from best-selling author, Kristin Sherry.

If you want to be entered in the drawing, make sure you leave us a review and send a screenshot to chrislin@leadingpeoplefirst.com or share your review on Instagram and tag @LeadingPeopleFirst.

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Making Impactful VIRTUAL Events with Jane Maine

Chris Lin — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 02:30:00 -0700

Jane Maine, a Senior Event Manager for Internal Global Events at Illumina, joins to share how leaders can still create impactful events, even when shifting from in-person to virtual.

Jane shares how it isn't as simple as taking your agenda and plopping it into a virtual setting.

Looking at what makes events successful, Jane and Chris discuss how food can still be a part of the experience, how important it is for leaders to find and personalize stories, and Jane's philanthropy work at Gently Hugged.

You can connect with Jane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelynneverett/

And learn more about the amazing work Jane is doing at Gently Hugged: http://gentlyhugged.org/

Win Kristin Sherry's Newest Book!

For the month of October 2020, if you leave us a review, you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing to win the newest book from best-selling author, Kristin Sherry.

If you want to be entered in the drawing, make sure you leave us a review and send a screenshot to chrislin@leadingpeoplefirst.com or share your review on Instagram and tag @LeadingPeopleFirst.

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LEARNING is Key for the Employee Experience with Chrissy Roth-Francis

Chris Lin — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0700

Chrissy Roth-Francis is Principal Learning Partner on the Learning and Development team at LinkedIn. She joins Chris to discuss how she creates, manages, and facilitates learning experiences for LinkedIn's 15,000 global employees so they can do the best work of their career.

Together, Chrissy and Chris discuss how learning plays a critical role in the employee experience not only for individual growth, but for diversity, inclusion, and leadership.

Much of Chrissy's management and leadership philosophy was developed in her dozen years working in higher education. She worked at UC Berkeley at USC onboarding new students, training student leaders, and managing people and large-scale events. Throughout her career in higher ed and tech, she has onboarded more than 80,000 people to new communities and trained at more than 10,000 people in various skills and mindsets.

She's a mom and wife whose work philosophies are quite intertwined with her personal life. She looks at every moment as a learning opportunity and a time for personal development.

Win Kristin Sherry's Newest Book!

For the month of October 2020, if you leave us a review, you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing to win the newest book from best-selling author, Kristin Sherry.

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Yes, You Can Be CREATIVE at Work with Van Lai-DuMone

Chris Lin — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 02:15:00 -0700

Van Lai-DuMone is the found of WorkSmart, a progressive team development and leadership training company that activates creativity and experiential learning to enrich company culture and skyrocket performance.

Van shares how we are all innately curious and creative, and how this plays into our roles as leaders to design an impactful employee experience.

Connect with Van!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanlaidumone/

Website: https://www.worksmartadvantage.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worksmartadvantage/

Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/DLixzTazp2U

Win Kristin Sherry's Newest Book!

For the month of October 2020, if you leave us a review, you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing to win the newest book from best-selling author, Kristin Sherry.

If you want to be entered in the drawing, make sure you leave us a review and send a screenshot to chrislin@leadingpeoplefirst.com or share your review on Instagram and tag @LeadingPeopleFirst.

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Designing the PHYSICAL Space for the Employee Experience with Francis Aquino

Chris Lin — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Francis Aquino is an industry expert in designing physical environments at work that increase employee engagement, productivity, and creativity.

Francis' goal is to evolve the physical design of space to recognize the value of the employee experience. He discusses how the workspace can help enhance attitudes, emotions, and productivity for employees.

Additionally, Francis shares how he developed the culture at multiple organizations and his thoughts on open offices.

Connect With Francis!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-m-aquino/

Website: http://www.francisaquino.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/franceux

Win Kristin Sherry's Newest Book!

For the month of October 2020, if you leave us a review, you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing to win the newest book from best-selling author, Kristin Sherry.

If you want to be entered in the drawing, make sure you leave us a review and send a screenshot to chrislin@leadingpeoplefirst.com or share your review on Instagram and tag @LeadingPeopleFirst.

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Branding the Employee Experience Using AUDIO with Jodi Krangle

Chris Lin — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Jodi Krangle is a audio brander, singer, and voice actor who focuses on how audio can influence human behavior.

While talking with Chris, they discuss how audio can be used to influence employee behaviors, brand the employee experience, and even be fun.

This new dimension of the employee experience is sure to become an earworm for leaders who are looking for a unique way to brand their experience with their teams.

Connect with Jodi!

Podcast: http://audiobrandingpodcast.com/

Website: http://voiceoversandvocals.com/

Music: http://jodikranglemusic.com/

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Integrating LAW with the Employee Experience with Sejal Thakkar

Chris Lin — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 01:15:00 -0700

Sejal Thakkar is not your average employment law attorney!

In this episode, Sejal and Chris discuss how law can integrate with the employee experience and why it's important for organizations to go above and beyond the minimum requirements of the law.

Sejal shares her work in bringing more proactive, relevant, and impactful workplace training to her clients and executive leaders.

Chris and Sejal also discuss the role of civility, developing a values-driven culture, unconscious bias, and cyberbullying in the workplace.

Connect with Sejal!

Website: www.trainxtra.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar/

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Creating HUMAN Work Experiences with Ellen Sweeney

Chris Lin — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:30:00 -0700

In this episode, Ellen Sweeney discusses how she leads the People Operations team at MeUndies to create a human experience for all employees.

Ellen has grown and built the People & Culture functions at multiple startups and continues leading people first by implementing policies and procedures that recognize and respect humans as individuals.

We also discuss the importance of recognizing individual strengths, allowing for growth, creating real leadership development opportunities, and building company culture for an amazing employee experience.

Connect with Ellen!

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsweeney/

Anyone Running Club https://www.instagram.com/anyonerunningclub/

Email Ellen@MeUndies.com

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Building RELATIONSHIPS for the Employee Experience with Roland Castro-Boulware

Chris Lin — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:15:00 -0700

In this episode, Chris talks with Roland Castro-Boulware, a Project Manager focused on the Social Determinants of Health.

Roland shares how important it is for leaders to build relationships first in order to create a People First employee experience, especially in a virtual world.

We discuss various topics around Leading People First including the building relationships, connections, and Beyonce.

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Forging YOUR PATH for Others with Melissa Goldner

Chris Lin — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Chris talks with Melissa Goldner, Principal in Account Management at Slalom Consulting in New York.

Melissa shares her journey and how she forged ahead, often without support, in order to lead others and create paths for those behind her to grow and be supported.

We discuss various topics around Leading People First including the employee experience, self-advocacy, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how people in organizations need to be the focus during change.

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Welcome to The Leading People First Podcast!

Chris Lin — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0700

Welcome to The Leading People First Podcast!

This episode is an introduction to the podcast where you get to meet Chris Lin, the host of The Leading People First Podcast.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How Chris got here
What "Leading People First" is
What to expect from the show

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