How I Turned the Corner Podcast
For over a decade, Kendra has helped clients improve corporate culture, recruiting, and retention, building stronger teams and thriving workplaces.
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Collaborative Leadership – an Interview with Christina Russell
Can you imagine opening 115 locations, going through an acquisition of another 70, and launching an e-commerce brand during Covid? Some might say that, that takes guts. But my guest on this episode would say, it just takes the right team.
Overcoming the Impossible – an Interview with Lena Wilson
What would you do if you were leading a team facing a multi-million dollar financial deficit? In this episode, meet Lena Wilson, the CEO of Vista del Mar and Family Services in Los Angeles. Lena moved to California from Michigan to take over the CEO position in 2019. She was hired in order to provide a pathway toward sustainability to an organization that was losing an average of $3.2 million annually.
Cultivating Culture in Difficult Conditions – an Interview with Meg Clark
Imagine that you live, dine, and work together with the same people for 70 days or more straight with little to no time off. This would be a deeply connecting experience if you have people around who inspire you, make you feel safe, and are great teammates. Our guest in this episode is Meg Clark, who is the owner and executive director of Camp Waldemar, an organization that’s been around for over five generations.
Championing Innovative HR – An Interview With John Bartley
Most people think the HR Department is “The Department of NO.” HR professionals get a bad reputation for being the people who only look out for the company and try to avoid legal or compliance issues. But, what if HR could be the center of innovation in a company? What if HR professionals could be creative, innovative, and valued for being that way?
How to Create Psychological Safety and Trust Within Teams Fast – An Interview with Leslie Jones
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
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
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
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.
Fair Pay, Happy Team: Crafting Effective Compensation Plans – with Kendra Prospero
By showing employees the money love and recognizing their hard work, businesses can create a culture where people feel appreciated, loyal, and ready to take on the mission ahead.
Retaining Your Team Through the Generations – an Interview with Karen Norheim
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
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
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.