Can purpose drive profit? Jay Wilkinson shares insights on conscious capitalism, company culture, leadership, and the future of work, revealing why purpose-driven organizations outperform and how businesses can create lasting impact for employees, customers, and communities.
AI can help you find candidates faster, but it can’t tell you who will thrive in your organization. Discover where AI is improving recruiting, where it falls short, and why businesses that rely on technology without a hiring strategy often end up with costly mis-hires.
What does it take to help someone succeed in the workplace? According to Amara Martin, CEO of Dress for Success Denver, it starts with dignity, confidence, and opportunity.
In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, Amara shares how Dress for Success Denver has helped more than 24,000 women build brighter futures through professional attire, career coaching, leadership development, and a powerful support network. She also offers valuable insights for employers and leaders on creating workplaces where people feel seen, valued, and supported.
From the importance of belonging and flexibility to the power of empathy and advocacy, this conversation challenges leaders to look beyond traditional workplace expectations and recognize the whole person behind the employee.
A thoughtful and inspiring discussion for anyone committed to building stronger teams, careers, and communities.
Public leadership has never been more complex or more human. After spending time with twenty elected officials and department leaders, one truth became impossible to ignore: effective leadership is not built through tighter control, but through deeper trust. This piece explores the hidden cost of consensus breakdowns, the pressure public leaders are carrying right now, and why trust has become the structural foundation for healthy organizations and communities alike.
What does it take to scale a successful franchise while keeping culture and people at the center? Entrepreneur Matt Smith shares leadership insights, hiring philosophies, and why better sleep may be the key to better performance in business and life.
Celebrating our 100th Episode!
This is a conversation about purpose, people, and the kind of leadership that leaves a lasting impact.
Hiring is more than a process. It’s a human experience. Discover how Turning the Corner HR is redefining recruiting with empathy, communication, and a commitment to candidate experience.
Building a great company starts with building the right team.
In this episode, Cubby Beds founder Caleb Polley shares how intentional hiring, structured interviews, and thoughtful onboarding helped scale a mission-driven startup from a garage prototype to a growing medical technology company. The discussion highlights why hiring should be treated as a core business process—and how mission and culture can become powerful advantages when attracting top talent.
If you want real growth, train your people. Sustainable success is built on stronger communication, better leadership, and intentional development. Here is why training belongs at the center of your growth strategy, not on the sidelines.
AI may be making us more efficient.
But is it making us more alike?
Theo Edmonds joined me to discuss why differentiation now lives in the question—not the answer.
A powerful conversation on creativity, grief, and the future of performance.
Employee engagement isn’t just about culture—it’s about results.
In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, Kendra Prospero interviews Dr. Michelle Corman, employee research leader at Mercer, to break down how organizations can use data to prove the ROI of employee experience. From turnover costs to recognition and leadership effectiveness, this conversation offers practical, research-backed insights leaders can apply immediately.
In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, Kendra Prospero interviews Scott Cawood, CEO of WorldatWork, live from the Rocky Mountain Total Rewards Conference. They unpack why the old “butts in seats” model is dead, how flexibility and trust define modern productivity, and what organizations can do to create meaningful, outcome-based compensation. If you’re ready to rethink work and total rewards, this episode is your roadmap.