How I Turned the Corner Podcast
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Hire for Character, Train for Skill | Scott Capelin on Leadership & Franchise Growth
Scott Capelin shares how to hire for character, develop accountable leaders, strengthen workplace culture, and scale a successful franchise organization.
How to Hire Only A Players: Inside 1440 Media’s Unusual Interview Process with Tim Huelskamp
The Interview most companies skip: how 1440 Media’s “mock board” interview stage has lead to hiring success.
1440 has never had someone complete this hiring process, receive an offer, and turn it down.
Your Company Isn’t a Family (And Why That’s a Good Thing) with Scott Lewis
Building a great company starts with building great people. In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, Scott Lewis, Co-Founder and CEO of Spartan Investment Group, shares the leadership philosophy that helped grow the company to more than $800 million in assets under management. Drawing on lessons from the military and decades in business, Scott explains why “you lead people, you manage assets,” why organizations should prioritize principles over policies, and why “companies are teams, not families.” From creating a culture of trust and accountability to recognizing employees in meaningful ways, Scott offers practical insights for leaders who want to inspire high-performing teams and lasting business success.
The Phoenix Principle: Rebuilding with Purpose with Jay Wilkinson
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.
The Outfit is Just the Beginning – Amara Martin of Dress for Success Denver
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.
How Snooze Mattress’s Matt Smith Built a People-First Franchise
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.
Leadership at Its Most Human: Inside Craig Hospital with Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis
Celebrating our 100th Episode!
This is a conversation about purpose, people, and the kind of leadership that leaves a lasting impact.
Scaling a Mission Driven Company (Without Losing Culture) with Caleb Polley
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.
Balancing Teams in Uncertain Times with Theo Edmonds
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.
The Real Cost of Disengagement at Work with Dr. Michelle Corman
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.
Freedom Currency & The Future of Compensation with Dr. Scott Cawood
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.
Housing Hope, Hearing People: Leading with Empathy at Habitat for Humanity with Dana Griffin
In this powerful episode of How I Turned the Corner, host Kendra Prospero sits down with Dana Griffin, Chief People and Culture Officer at Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver, to explore how a nonprofit can lead with bold transparency, radical listening, and a deep commitment to people-first leadership.