Be Better with Michael Kurland
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Be Better is more than just a tagline. It's a culture that permeates organizations, propelling teams to Be Better to each other, their customers, and their communities, as well as to themselves. Each week host Michael Kurland interviews leaders who authentically exemplify how they are being better in their professional and personal lives.
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Dribbling Towards Success with a Never Give Up Attitude
January 08, 2021 20:26 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBJordan Meinster is the president and founder of PickUp USA Fitness, a basketball-focused fitness franchise. Jordan is committed to the success of his franchisees and, through his perseverance and reliance on his team, has created a business that is thriving even in the midst of COVID-19.
Your Managers Are the Messengers of Your Culture
December 18, 2020 20:31 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBDavid Deacon is the Founder of The Talent Office and author of The Self-Determined Manager. David has a passion for cultivating great managers who thrive on developing teams that are accountable, driven, and loyal to their organization’s culture and business goals. David speaks about the importance of managers fully understanding the power and the opportunity behind their roles.
Create a Culture that Celebrates Intrapreneurs
December 11, 2020 20:54 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBHolly Shannon describes herself as a “Swiss Army Knife” in business and marketing. As a Culture Factor 2.0 podcast producer and host, Holly explores company culture and its changing paradigm in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her new book, “So You Want To Start a Podcast, a Zero to Launch “How To” Guide,” will be released in January, 2021.
Leading with Creativity and Compassion Instills Trust
December 04, 2020 16:31 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBMonica Kang is a creative educator who is transforming today’s workforce through the power of creativity. She is driven by the belief that everyone is innately creative and that creativity can be used to catalyze personal and professional change.
Four Ingredients to a Lasting Company Culture with Tracy Brower
November 16, 2020 18:38 - 26 minutes - 24 MBDr. Brower is a work environment sociologist and a Principal with the Applied Research + Consulting group at Steelcase. She is the author of Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work: A Guide for Leaders and Organizations which focuses on work-life fulfillment. Tracy studies how people and companies can create fulfillment, meaning, and vitality in their work.
Dare to Inspire Your Team
November 09, 2020 19:21 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn today’s show, Michael speaks with Allison Holzer and Sandy Spataro, co-CEO’s of InspireCorps, about their book, “Dare to Inspire,” as well as how their work is helping other organizations build a culture of inspiration, innovation, and relationships.
Work-Life Integration Leads to Success
November 02, 2020 19:09 - 25 minutes - 23 MBMike Popadak is the CEO and Co-Founder of iVueit, an innovative platform connecting the Facility Management industry to an On-Demand workforce dedicated to site audits and data collection anywhere in the United States. Mike believes that when leaders serve as coaches, employee retention is a given.
How Company Culture Drives Exceptional Customer Service
October 22, 2020 18:30 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBDale Moore is the Head of Service at Hope Builders, Inc. where he is responsible for the Service Department that supports the facilities needs of restaurants, retailers, and grocery stores. Dale is passionate about protecting and maintaining the brand standards for his operations team and his customers.
How Leaders Can Create A Great Place to Work
October 16, 2020 13:14 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBMichael C. Bush is the global CEO of Great Place to Work®. A global chief executive with over 25 years of experience, Michael has led small and mid-sized organizations through transformational growth due to his love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment.
A Company’s Vision and Mission Are Its Compass
October 08, 2020 15:56 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBJon Bolen is the CEO of EnTouch Controls, an organization that strives to create a healthier planet by delivering sustainability solutions that reduce energy usage, drive profitability and simplify facility management for multisite operators, one building at a time.
11. An Expert Must Have a Passion for Life-long Learning
September 21, 2020 19:46 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBDr. Ashley McConnell is Vice President of Operations for OfficeTrax, a leading provider for Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS), which helps management teams simplify and streamline their maintenance operations. Ashley has a passion for learning and for helping organizations streamline operations, information, and communications so that team relationships can thrive.
An Expert Must Have a Passion for Life-long Learning
September 21, 2020 19:46 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBDr. Ashley McConnell is Vice President of Operations for OfficeTrax, a leading provider for Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS), which helps management teams simplify and streamline their maintenance operations. Ashley has a passion for learning and for helping organizations streamline operations, information, and communications so that team relationships can thrive.
Designing Websites With the Triple Bottom Line in Mind
September 14, 2020 23:10 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBTaylor Martin is the founder and chief creative for Design Positive, a strategic branding and accessibility agency. They work with mission-driven businesses—non-profit, public, private, and government agencies to create websites that are sustainable, accessible, and that align with an organization’s strategic goals.
10. Designing Websites With the Triple Bottom Line in Mind
September 14, 2020 23:10 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBTaylor Martin is the founder and chief creative for Design Positive, a strategic branding and accessibility agency. They work with mission-driven businesses—non-profit, public, private, and government agencies to create websites that are sustainable, accessible, and that align with an organization’s strategic goals.
10. An Expert Must Have a Passion for Life-long Learning
September 10, 2020 19:46 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBDr. Ashley McConnell is Vice President of Operations for OfficeTrax, a leading provider for Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS), which helps management teams simplify and streamline their maintenance operations. Ashley has a passion for learning and for helping organizations streamline operations, information, and communications so that team relationships can thrive.
9. Be Better by Being Humble
September 02, 2020 20:07 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBTarell Hannah is the Facilities Manager for East Coast Shake Shack. With more than 20 years of facility management experience, Tarell’s humility and commitment to continuous learning have enabled him to deliver quality workmanship and to lead teams that achieve the strategic goals of Shake Shack.
Be Better by Being Humble
September 02, 2020 20:07 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBTarell Hannah is the Facilities Manager for East Coast Shake Shack. With more than 20 years of facility management experience, Tarell’s humility and commitment to continuous learning have enabled him to deliver quality workmanship and to lead teams that achieve the strategic goals of Shake Shack.
Best Practices to Creating a High Growth Company
August 25, 2020 18:48 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBAndrew Bartlow is the Founder and Managing Partner of Series B Consulting, which provides strategic advisory and organizational development services to high growth companies. His passion for people management led him to step out on his own as an organizational development consultant and author. He shares important advice for leaders as we step into an uncertain future of work.
8. Best Practices to Creating a High Growth Company
August 25, 2020 18:48 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBAndrew Bartlow is the Founder and Managing Partner of Series B Consulting, which provides strategic advisory and organizational development services to high growth companies. His passion for people management led him to step out on his own as an organizational development consultant and author. He shares important advice for leaders as we step into an uncertain future of work.
Pursuing Your Passions
August 14, 2020 18:03 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBBranded Group VP of Development, Kiira Belonzi, shares her journey as co-founder of Branded Group and the various hats she wore during its early years that led her to her dream job. Her passion to teach led her to developing and delivering best-in-class training programs for our team, resulting in our 96% employee retention rate.
7. Pursuing Your Passions
August 14, 2020 18:03 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBBranded Group VP of Development, Kiira Belonzi, shares her journey as co-founder of Branded Group and the various hats she wore during its early years that led her to her dream job. Her passion to teach led her to developing and delivering best-in-class training programs for our team, resulting in our 96% employee retention rate.
An Act of Kindness Can Change Your Business and the World
August 10, 2020 20:41 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBCo-CEO and Co-Founder of CS Hudson, Joe Scaretta shares an inspiring story of how the generosity of his high school assistant principal led him to a career that’s focused on giving back. His ability to put purpose before profit has benefitted his team and his community.
6. An Act of Kindness Can Change Your Business and the World
August 10, 2020 20:41 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBCo-CEO and Co-Founder of CS Hudson, Joe Scaretta shares an inspiring story of how the generosity of his high school assistant principal led him to a career that’s focused on giving back. His ability to put purpose before profit has benefitted his team and his community.
Create a Healthy Lifestyle One Step at a Time
July 08, 2020 07:47 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBPersonal health advisor Will Maloney helps his clients create a holistic health portfolio that enables them to live a more balanced life, personally and professionally. He shares the importance of honoring your daily progress as well as how to put goal setting and achievement into the right perspective.
5. Create a Healthy Lifestyle One Step at a Time
July 08, 2020 07:47 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBPersonal health advisor Will Maloney helps his clients create a holistic health portfolio that enables them to live a more balanced life, personally and professionally. He shares the importance of honoring your daily progress as well as how to put goal setting and achievement into the right perspective.
Whether or Not It's Broken - Fix It
July 08, 2020 07:46 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBBranded Group President Jon Thomas shares how his passion for continuous improvement and efficiency led to the exponential growth of the organization as well as the creation of a top-notch team. Learn how Jon’s fear of failure propels him to continually seek out better and faster ways to deliver optimal customer service and create engaged teams.
4. Whether or Not It's Broken - Fix It
July 08, 2020 07:46 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBBranded Group President Jon Thomas shares how his passion for continuous improvement and efficiency led to the exponential growth of the organization as well as the creation of a top-notch team. Learn how Jon’s fear of failure propels him to continually seek out better and faster ways to deliver optimal customer service and create engaged teams.
3. Improving Your Life Tenfold
July 08, 2020 07:45 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBA true Renaissance man, Javier Lozano, Jr., is a personal branding expert who shares his compelling professional journey as an entrepreneur and now as a sales and marketing professional. His “I don’t like to lose” mindset enabled him to become a #1 bestselling Amazon author, podcaster, and personal branding expert.
Improving Your Life Tenfold
July 08, 2020 07:45 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBA true Renaissance man, Javier Lozano, Jr., is a personal branding expert who shares his compelling professional journey as an entrepreneur and now as a sales and marketing professional. His “I don’t like to lose” mindset enabled him to become a #1 bestselling Amazon author, podcaster, and personal branding expert.
Meeting Challenges with Positivity
July 08, 2020 07:44 - 28 minutes - 24 MBAs a retail facilities manager for VF Brands, Tatiana Torres shares her insights on how to deliver exceptional customer service in the ever-changing retail climate. She also speaks to the importance of self-care both on the job and off in order to maintain work-life balance.
2. Meeting Challenges with Positivity
July 08, 2020 07:44 - 28 minutes - 24 MBAs a retail facilities manager for VF Brands, Tatiana Torres shares her insights on how to deliver exceptional customer service in the ever-changing retail climate. She also speaks to the importance of self-care both on the job and off in order to maintain work-life balance.
Launching a Business With a Purpose
June 26, 2020 20:31 - 32 minutes - 24.9 MBMike’s mentor, Bill Pegnato of Pegnato Roofing, taught him about the importance of continuous learning and to always strive to be the best you can be. During the podcast, Bill shares details about his amazing 40-year career and how he built his business with one goal in mind: “Find the hole in your industry and simply do things better.” Bill’s insights into how businesses need to give back to their community will propel leaders to embrace “purpose before profit.”
1. Launching a Business With a Purpose
June 26, 2020 20:31 - 32 minutes - 24.9 MBMike’s mentor, Bill Pegnato of Pegnato Roofing, taught him about the importance of continuous learning and to always strive to be the best you can be. During the podcast, Bill shares details about his amazing 40-year career and how he built his business with one goal in mind: “Find the hole in your industry and simply do things better.” Bill’s insights into how businesses need to give back to their community will propel leaders to embrace “purpose before profit.”