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How to Create Psychological Safety and Trust Within Teams Fast – An Interview with Leslie Jones

Mar 12, 2024 | HR Consulting, Leadership Development, Media, Podcast, Recruiting and Hiring

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat, worrying about something that’s happening in your business? I think we could all agree that the worry is eased when you know you have the right team. But how do you get the right team, and then how do you keep them? In this episode, you will meet Leslie Jones and get introduced to a tool that almost guarantees, when you do it, a stickier culture.

From Intern to Long-Term Talent – an Interview with Meghan Hovee

Mar 5, 2024 | HR Consulting, Leadership Development, Media, Podcast

At Turning The Corner, we hear from so many leaders that they can’t find good people to fill their jobs, whether it’s from turnover or growth. One of the things we do is recruiting and as a recruiter in certain fields, we do find that it is hard to find good people. But what if we turn the tables and get a little bit creative and recruit differently? Today’s guest, Meghan Hovee, has done just that!

Teaching People To Have a Job

Feb 27, 2024 | Find a Job, Leadership Development, Media, Podcast

I know you were a pain in the butt to manage when you were 22. We all were. I have a somewhat controversial take on young people entering the workplace. It’s time to stop complaining about the younger generation and get real about our responsibilities as leaders. We have to teach people how to have a job, just like we were. At one time in our lives, we were the new people in the workplace. We were the ones who needed to be taught how to have a job and be productive members of an organization.

Pioneering Physical and Emotional Safety In The Workplace – an Interview with Yasmine Mustafa

Feb 20, 2024 | Leadership Development, Media, Podcast

Anyone who starts a company with an idea is going to have a different journey than someone who becomes a CEO through a recruiting effort or because they grew up inside the organization and they got promoted into the role. Our guest today had an amazing idea and turned it into an incredible company.

Retaining Your Team Through the Generations – an Interview with Karen Norheim

Feb 6, 2024 | Media, Podcast

Too many leaders just accept high turnover as a normal part of doing business. At Turning the Corner, we will argue until we’re exhausted that this is unacceptable. All turnover is expensive, and we need to eliminate it as owners and as business leaders. Our guest on this episode has every reason to have a high turnover rate, as she’s in a tough industry. Yet she maintains a less than 5% employee turnover and has even grown her staff by 25% over the last year.

Onboarding for Long-Term Success – with Kendra Prospero

Feb 2, 2024 | Media, Podcast

If your company is growing and you’re recruiting new talent, it is imperative that you have a solid new hire onboarding strategy. Effective onboarding of new employees is crucial for the long-term success of your company. A well-structured onboarding process sets the tone for a positive work environment and fosters a sense of belonging. When new hires feel welcomed and supported from the beginning, they are more likely to integrate seamlessly into the company culture. This integration is essential for building a cohesive team that collaborates efficiently and shares common values and goals.

Leading Through Chaos – An Interview with Yi Yang

Jan 25, 2024 | Leadership Development, Media, Podcast

Leading a company and trying to build an amazing culture in the midst of challenges? It can often seem like an impossible task. And guess what advice some of us get when things get tough? “Just crank up the productivity, forget about how your team’s doing.” Seriously? Turns out, that kind of one-track thinking just leads to disengaged and burnt-out folks on your team. And trust me, that’s a recipe for disaster – less work getting done and people jumping ship left and right.

Why Employees Are Unionizing

Jan 16, 2024 | Leadership Development, Media, Podcast

You may have noticed in the media lately that there is a lot of unionization, as well as threats to unionize and even regulation that is being forced upon businesses. Starbucks and Amazon are two companies in the headlines recently for employee unionization in response to what they perceive as unfair working conditions.

Improving Performance Through Positive Culture – an Interview with Anthony Lambatos

Jan 9, 2024 | HR Consulting, Leadership Development, Podcast

As a Founder or CEO, you are likely familiar with the challenges of struggling with team performance and company culture. You’re not alone! It is often suggested that implementing more rules and policies will improve team performance, but did you know this approach can actually lead to disengagement and a lack of motivation among team members?

Return to Work – How To Create The Flexibility Great Employees Want

Jan 3, 2024 | HR Consulting, Leadership Development, Podcast

Return to Work is a hot topic right now, and it’s shaking things up big time in the work world! If you’re demanding that your employees return back to the office, and you’re not giving your employees some wiggle room and flexibility, you might notice some grumbling and a lack of excitement from your team.

Steering Your Team Towards Success an Interview with Richard Bryan

Dec 27, 2023 | HR Consulting, Leadership Development, Podcast

Faced with insurmountable odds, Richard Bryan’s journey offers a surprising twist that transformed a struggling business into a thriving success story. His resilience and strategic vision recovering from a $3.5 million loss, provide profound insights for business leaders navigating similar trials. Discover the unexpected turn of events that led to a remarkable turnaround, and unlock the key strategies for overcoming organizational challenges in your own business. Are you ready to learn how humility, transparency, and strategic vision can pave the way for transformative change?

Succession Planning – with Kendra Prospero

Dec 20, 2023 | HR Consulting, Leadership Development, Podcast

Have you heard the myths about succession planning?
Myth 1: Succession planning is only for large organizations.
Myth 2: Succession planning can be done at the last minute.
Myth 3: Succession planning is just about replacing a leader. Join me to uncover the truth behind these myths and learn the key to successful succession planning for long-term organizational success.

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