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Being [at Work]
1,211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsBeing a leader is hard. It often feels lonely, like no one understands what you’re going through. Being [at Work], hosted by Andrea Butcher, offers daily encouragement while exploring what it means to be a leader in today’s workplace.
Each conversation featured focuses on solving real issues leaders like you face while equipping listeners with tools, strategies, and resources to effectively lead. This isn’t another interview show because–spoiler alert–life isn’t perfect, and neither are you. These are real stories that will transform the way you conduct business, attract talent, and ultimately enhance the entire employee experience.
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009: Battling Selfish Thoughts | Terry Holloway
September 05, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBTerry Holloway is the Senior Vice President and Chief Talent Officer at Strada Education Network. Strada applies a unique combination of philanthropy, research, and creative solutions to improve the college to career connection. Terry is a critical part of their strategy, and he knows what great leadership looks like. We can easily get caught up in selfish thoughts such as, “Why isn’t this happening for me?” or “I’m not getting what I deserve right now!” How can you address this in ...
008: Modeling Risk-Taking | Donna Wilkinson
August 29, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBDonna Wilkinson is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Pacers Sports & Entertainment. In this episode of Being [at Work], you’ll hear how her calming spirit coupled with her integrity for doing things the right way, has helped create a culture of safety and encouragement at Pacers Sports and Entertainment. How can you model risk-taking by supporting new ideas and allowing people (even the most reluctant ones) to share? Listen in. Connect with Donna Learn more about the P...
007: The Challenge of Change | Seth Morales
August 22, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MBSeth Morales is the President and COO of Morales Group, a mission-driven recruitment and staffing agency. Cultural health is key to Seth’s leadership, and he is intentional about creating an environment in which his employees and those they serve can be their best selves. He not only reminds his employees that each of them has an opportunity to be a light, but he also models that for them. Listen in to Being [at Work] as Seth tells us about a time when the company desperately needed a ch...
006: Persevering After Being Told ‘No’ | Rebecca Ellis
August 15, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBRebecca Ellis, Ph.D., chooses to live life out loud and is an outstanding communicator and risk-taker. In this episode of Being [at Work], Rebecca tells us about a situation in which she was told ‘no’...but did it anyway. Her driving force told her to keep going - to push the envelope - when it came to a specific business problem she was trying to solve. [Spoiler alert: it ultimately paid off]. Listen in to hear how Rebecca navigated what could have been a tough decision to fight for th...
005: Making Unpopular Decisions | Jim Piazza
August 08, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBJim Piazza is the Director of Data Center Operations at Facebook. Although he works in a fast-paced environment, even in the midst of chaos, he strives to remain present, kind, and engaged. For Jim, titles and money really don't mean anything. At the end of the day, it's really about who you choose to be as a person and as a leader. Think back about the last time you had to make an unpopular or particularly difficult decision. Then, listen in as Jim describes a decision that tested him...
BONUS: Trusting Yourself | Natalie Wilkinson
July 25, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBNatalie Wilkinson is the General Manager of Corporate Strategy and Planning for Toyota North America. Have you ever thought to yourself, “there’s no way I can do this”? Natalie did. But she continued to push through. Throughout her years (and promotions) at Toyota, Natalie realized the value of getting to know her team and learning their roles, which therefore built their trust in her as a leader. In this episode, you’ll hear why Natalie started trusting herself - and how it impacte...
004: Building Trust | Kent Kramer
July 25, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBKent Kramer is the President and CEO of Goodwill Central & Southern Indiana. Kent is a servant leader who uses his platform as an advocate opportunity to enable others - whether it’s in the community with his team members - or at home with his family. In this episode, you’ll hear Kent’s passion for mentorship - he loves listening, learning, and helping others. From recent college graduates to somebody making a career transition to a person just trying to find their way in life - Kent h...
003: Rebuilding Your Team | Philip Mann
July 11, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB“As leaders, we have an enormous responsibility to our people.” Philip Mann is the Senior Director Facility Leader at Macy’s, where he manages a large operational team. He understands knowing people personally goes a long way to supporting their productivity. Several years ago, Philip went through a time in his career where there was a cultural breakdown. Turnover was high, and employees weren’t happy, to say the least. In this episode, you’ll hear how Philip started the slow and ste...
002: Reinventing Yourself | M.T. Ray
July 11, 2019 09:30 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBHave you ever had a blow to your ego? Chances are, you have; however, it’s how you bounce back that truly matters. In the early 2000s, M.T. Ray (@MTRay27), SVP of Global Resources for Cheetah Digital, found herself living in a new city with a new job, only to lose it a few years later due to the economy. So, how did she handle the change? She evolved. From creating a Twitter profile to attending networking events to taking computer classes at a local library, she focused on sharpening h...
001: Clarifying Personal Values | Trey Willis
July 11, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBHow do others view you as a boss, spouse, parent, or friend? Are you presenting yourself in an authentic way? Have you ever asked your employees or loved ones how they see you? Trey Willis (@treywillis) is the Chief Technology Officer at CTSI-Global, a supply chain and logistics company that serves businesses around the world. In this episode, you’ll hear how a leadership workshop exercise flipped a switch for Trey. By opening himself up for others to give him real feedback, Trey reali...
000: Introduction: What’s This All About?
June 13, 2019 17:17 - 3 minutes - 5.54 MBAfter work, are you left feeling drained? Are you a leader seeking answers, support or just looking for fresh perspectives? Do you feel like you don’t know how to bring your whole self to work? Being [at Work] is a podcast featuring value-driven leaders who aren't afraid to lean into a big challenge when it's something they believe in. You’ll hear their life and career changing moments that made the greatest impact. Host Andrea Butcher digs into the real, those moments that highlight the...