Engaging People Podcast
174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsEngaging People Podcast by DecisionWise is the premiere business, organizational change, and human resources podcast on the web. Listen to real life case studies and interviews with organizational change and human resources experts. Listen as they share best practices on how to increase employee engagement, how to give feedback, practical advice on how to be a leader, how to develop a thriving company culture, tips on management and team building, and real life business stories from years of practical work experience.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
The Motivation Equation: How to Drive Employee Performance and Engagement
July 25, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBIn this episode, our expert speakers will teach you all things employee motivation. Gain practical strategies and actionable insights to create a motivated and high-performing workforce. We discuss the science behind motivation, how to overcome barriers, and explore leadership approaches to motivation.
Ep. 166: Culture Shock - Unleashing the Untapped Power of Company Culture
July 05, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBJoin us on this episode about organizational culture, designed exclusively for those who are passionate about enhancing employee experience within their companies. Find out how organizational culture has a profound impact on employee engagement and overall business success.
Ep. 165: Why Employee Listening is Crucial During Hard Times
April 27, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MBDuring times of economic downturn, it can be tempting to cut costs wherever possible, including employee surveys. However, doing so can have long-term negative consequences for your organization. Join us for this informative podcast as Matt Wride and Christian Nielson discuss why listening to your employees is crucial, especially during times of crisis. They will cover topics such as how surveys can help you understand employee needs and concerns, identify areas for improvement, and strength...
Creating a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace
March 01, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBIn today’s fast-paced world, it’s important to have a sense of belonging in the workplace. But what does that mean? How can we create it? Listen to our latest podcast “Creating a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace”. You’ll discover the benefits of a workplace culture of belonging and how to implement it in your own workplace.
Ep. 164: Creating a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace
March 01, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBIn today’s fast-paced world, it’s important to have a sense of belonging in the workplace. But what does that mean? How can we create it? Listen to our latest podcast “Creating a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace”. You’ll discover the benefits of a workplace culture of belonging and how to implement it in your own workplace.
Ep. 163: Data Over Dogma: Using Employee Data to Make Better Decisions
February 15, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBWe all have a tendency at times to “shoot from the hip”, “trust our gut” or use dogma to make important decisions. However, when it comes to business decisions, this can come back to bite us if we’re not careful. That is why we strive to always back up our decisions with data. When understood and used correctly, employee data can be one of the most useful assets in gleaning insights about our organizations. Spend an hour with Christian Nielson and Matt Wride learning how to help your organiz...
Ep. 162: 2023 Employee Experience Predictions
February 01, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 94 MBStay up to date on the latest employee experience trends. The makeup of the workforce has changed quite dramatically over the last few years, and 2023 will be no exception. Join DecisionWise COO, David Long, and VP of Consulting Services, Charles Rogel, as they provide predictions on what to expect and plan for in 2023 as it relates to employee experience.
Ep. 161: What We Learned About the Employee Experience in 2022
January 18, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBWith thousands of surveys administered and hundreds of firms surveyed, we’ve learned a thing or two about what makes or breaks the employee experience. Join us as we discover the emerging trends in employee engagement for 2022, and determine what those patterns mean for organizations moving into 2023.
Ep. 160: How 360 Feedback for Executives Improves Leadership
December 09, 2022 18:32 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBEverything senior leaders do is compounded and cascaded throughout the organization. Their attitudes, behaviors, and decisions shape the organizational culture and employee experience. 360 degree feedback is an opportunity for leaders to understand what experience they are creating for others. In this podcast episode, Matthew Wride and Christian Nielson discuss how 360 feedback can help improve leadership and in turn, the employee experience. Visit decisionwise.com for more info.
Ep. 159: What to Ask in Your Employee Engagement Survey
November 04, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBUnderstanding employee engagement is critical to any organization. Listening to your employees is key to this understanding, but knowing what you need to ask them can be a challenge. In this podcast episode, engagement experts David Long and Charles Rogel discuss what to ask in your next employee engagement survey.
Ep. 158: What to Measure to Prevent Quiet Quitting
October 17, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBWhat is this trend about quiet quitting? What is causing it? Every organization wants productive, engaged, and happy employees. The solution to preventing your employees from quiet quitting: knowing what to measure. Tune in as Charles Rogel, employee engagement expert and VP of Consulting Services discusses how knowing what to measure can help your organization recognize why employees have quietly quit and what to do about it.
Ep. 157: Improving Employee Engagement
September 02, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBEvery organization has ways they can elevate the experience they are providing their employees, and much of this is tied to improving employee engagement. In this podcast episode, Christian Nielson, Chief Strategy Officer, and Dave Long, Chief Operating Officer, discuss how to improve employee engagement within your organization.
Ep. 156: Employee Engagement Benchmark Trends
August 19, 2022 15:31 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBJoin us on this podcast episode for a comprehensive overview of our global employee survey benchmarks and as we reveal the major insights we are seeing in our recent data. DecisionWise COO, David Long, and VP of Consulting Services, Charles Rogel, talk about the topics that differ the most by major industry and demographic categories and how the employee engagement landscape is changing. Topics covered on this episode: - Overall employee engagement by industry - Demographic differences by ge...
Ep. 155: How to Measure DEI in Your Engagement Survey
August 05, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBCare for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is critical for any modern organization. But how do you best measure the current state of DEI and surface opportunities for improvement? In this podcast episode, Christian Nielson, Chief Revenue Officer of DecisionWise and Dave Long, Chief Operating Officer, will discuss the best techniques to include DEI as a key component of an employee engagement survey.
Ep. 154: Getting More From 360 Degree Feedback
July 22, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBChristian Nielson, Principal of Spectiv, reviews how you can get more out of your 360 degree feedback assessments. He touches on several strategies, including how 360 assessments can enhance your organization’s learning and development efforts, as well as best practices for including special groups such as low performers, high potentials, and top executives. You’ll walk away with a clear idea of how 360 feedback can help enhance your organization’s strategy. Podcast Production provided by Ar...
Ep. 153: Employee Lifecycle Survey Best Practices
March 17, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBThe need to hire, retain, and motivate employees has never been more vital to the success of organizations. During this episode we will discuss the strategic advantages of using employee lifecycle surveys to measure the key factors that contribute to a great onboarding experience and understand the main reasons for why employees leave. Join DecisionWise COO, David Long, and VP of Consulting Services, Charles Rogel, as they review several employee lifecycle survey best practices based on years...
Ep. 152: Employee Engagement Survey Action Planning Best Practices
February 03, 2022 14:54 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBOnce employee survey feedback is collected, there are several ways to use the data to promote organizational change and improve employee engagement. DecisionWise COO, David Long, and VP of Consulting Services, Charles Rogel, will review several best-practice action planning approaches based on years of experience working with hundreds of clients. Topics addressed during this session include: • How to define your organization employee engagement strategy and best action-planning approach • T...
Ep. 151: Employee Engagement Best Practices for 2022
December 21, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBOne question to consider as you think about whether to put effort and investment into employee engagement: “Is engagement worth the effort and investment we put into it?” The short answer to this question is “yes,” but depending on the type of organization you are, engagement may be more critical or less critical to your success. During this podcast we’ll share the best methods for preparing, administering, and rolling out the results from your employee engagement survey based on over 20 yea...
Ep. 150: How Managers Can Better Recognize Employees
December 15, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBEverybody likes to be acknowledged for a job well done. We all like to feel validated and yet, many managers are reluctant to give recognition. Why is this? If we recognize someone for the things they are doing, it increases their discretionary effort. They’re more highly engaged and they know how to produce faster because they’ve gotten feedback that what they’ve done is right, and they want to do it even more and more. Learn more about these concepts and ideas on giving recognition in thi...
Ep. 149: 360 Degree Feedback Insights and Analytics
December 09, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBWhat can 360 Degree Feedback tell us about our workforce? Join us as we share the trends and patterns we’ve seen from combing through millions of survey results. Learn how you can harness this power for your organization.
Ep. 148: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace
December 01, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode, Matt Wride and Charles Rogel discuss one of DecisionWise’s core leadership competencies: Psychological Safety. They'll dive into the academic research around psychological safety and explore how the concept has played out over time in the professional workplace. They'll also share stories and give best practices on how to foster a feeling of psychological safety on your team.
Ep. 147: Developing Others
November 23, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this podcast episode, DecisionWise VP of Assessment and Sr. Consultant Dave Long discusses the topic of developing others. Often managers tend to shy away from growth conversations with their employees because it’s either not convenient or there isn’t a promotional opportunity immediately available. But our research shows that the more often you are able to have these conversations, the more likely employees are to be engaged in their jobs and less likely to leave. The key is finding the...
Ep. 146: Promoting A Sense Of Meaning
November 17, 2021 15:51 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this Engaging People Podcast episode: Promoting a Sense of Meaning, we discuss practical ideas and suggestions that you can implement as a manager (and on an organizational level) to help employees engage and connect them to the work they do. Read our blog, Meaning: Your Work Has Purpose Beyond the Work Itself (https://decision-wise.com/meaning-your-work-has-purpose-beyond-the-work-itself/)
Ep. 145: Emerging Trends in HR for 2022
November 04, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBIn this episode, Matt Wride and Christian Nielson discuss where the HR industry is headed with technology and navigating new challenges for a modern workforce.
Ep. 144: Creating A Sense of Connection At Work
October 21, 2021 15:39 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this Engaging People Podcast episode, DecisionWise VP of Consulting, Christian Nielson discusses the topic of creating a connection at work. Connection is a sense of belonging and feeling like we’re part of something bigger than ourselves; a team, an organization, a mission. We have such a strong need for connection as human beings that some will even forgo physiological needs to reach it. In fact, connection consistently shows up as the #1 driver of engagement in our surveys. When we fee...
Ep. 143: How To Be a Problem-Solving Leader
September 09, 2021 14:13 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBOn this episode of the podcast, Matthew Wride and Charles Rogel continue our discussion around manager best practices, focusing on problem-solving. They touch on: - How to identify the root cause of a problem before jumping to a solution. - Having a competency-based culture where behaviors are measured and improved upon. - Myths and common misconceptions associated with problem-solving. - Creating a roadmap by working backward from the ideal state to your current state.
Ep. 142: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Developing a Clear Roadmap
August 10, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBDuring this podcast, we’ll share the latest DecisionWise employee survey research as well as tested best practices and stories from AAA National on how to map a clear DE&I strategy. We’ll answer the following questions: - What structural blind spots and policies exist in your organization that prevent action? - What are the myths and common misconceptions around diversity? - What are you doing to gain the support of your leadership? - What message is your company sending with the way it c...
Ep. 141: Sara Blakely - Keeper of the Spanx Culture
August 02, 2021 15:35 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode, Matthew Wride and Christian Nielson meet together to discuss our first in a series of founder-based cultures. Our first case study will be on CEO and Founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely. Sara Blakely's journey to begin Spanx is an admirable combination of grit and determination. Most of all, Sara has built a company culture that embodies who she is as a person. Join us to learn about defining your company culture, aligning leadership expectations, and creating a culture that wi...
Ep. 140: 360 Feedback Coaching Best Practices in 2021
July 26, 2021 19:20 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this podcast, learn about the best methods for debriefing and coaching from the results of a 360-degree feedback survey. HR professionals will learn how to coach individuals, interpret individual and group reports, and guide the development planning and follow-up with participants.
Ep. 139: Employee Voice And Listening (Rebroadcast)
July 21, 2021 17:11 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode, we discuss the concept of giving your employees a voice and truly listening to their ideas and concerns. - How do you create a culture of listening in your organization? - How can team members feel like they've been heard? - What are some practical tips a manager can follow to really facilitate good listening with their employees? We'll answer these questions and more in this insightful conversation.
Ep. 139 Employee Voice And Listening (Rebroadcast)
July 21, 2021 17:11 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode, we discuss the concept of giving your employees a voice and truly listening to their ideas and concerns. - How do you create a culture of listening in your organization? - How can team members feel like they've been heard? - What are some practical tips a manager can follow to really facilitate good listening with their employees? We'll answer these questions and more in this insightful conversation.
Ep. 138: How to Be An Effective Decision-Maker
July 12, 2021 20:08 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOn this episode of the podcast, Charles Rogel and Jefferson McClain continue our discussion around manager best practices, focusing on decision making. They'll touch on: - How decision-making capabilities are measured in a 360-degree assessment - How to improve your decision-making - Collaborative decisions vs. Assertive decisions - Empowerment of your team in decision-making
Ep. 137: The What, How, and Why of Emotional Intelligence
July 06, 2021 17:23 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBTune in to this episode to join Charles Rogel and Dave Long discuss the holy grail characteristic of leadership: EQ (Emotional Intelligence). They will be diving into the what, how, and why of Emotional Intelligence, including: 1. The definition of EQ 2. The why behind the importance of EQ 3. How to measure EQ 4. How to develop and improve EQ as an individual and as a leader
Ep. 136: Battling the Bro Culture at Uber
June 29, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, Matt Wride and Christian Nielson discuss a cautionary tale of the "bro culture" that existed at Uber, how the leadership of it's former CEO, Travis Kalanick contributed to it, and how it ultimately lead to his downfall. Learn what steps you can take as an HR leader to help ensure a more healthy and diverse culture exists at your organization.
Ep. 135: Exit Surveys - Understanding Why Employees Leave And What To Do About It (Rebroadcast)
June 21, 2021 16:46 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBIn this podcast episode recorded from a recent webinar, DecisionWise Sr. Consultant David Long and Principal Consultant Christian Nielson share best practices for surveying employees as they leave your organization and what insights it can give you for improving retention. Christian explains, “The employees are having an experience, whether you plan for it or not. To measure the complete experience of an employee, we need to understand life cycle events, from when an employee starts to when ...
Ep. 134: How To Influence Others As A Manager
June 15, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, Charles Rogel and Jefferson McLean discuss one of DecisionWise’s core leadership competencies: Influencing Others. They will be diving into the definition of what it means to influence others, whether as a leader or a peer, and how to identify who the influencers in your organization are using a 360-Degree assessment. Best practices for how leaders can use their influence with purpose and improve the employee experience include: • Build rapport within relationships • Beco...
Ep. 133: Including Voice of the Employee in Returning to Work
June 03, 2021 15:23 - 53 minutes - 73 MBIn this insightful conversation, Dr. Tracy Maylett, and Matthew Wride discuss key employee experience concepts to consider when bringing your workforce back to the office. They touch on how to use employee feedback to give front-line managers the data insights they need to manage a successful transition. -As we are returning to work, there are several factors to consider: - What are your employees’ individual needs? - Have any moved to a different location that may require continued WFH? - W...
Ep. 132: How To Build An Effective 360 Assessment
May 18, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBA properly designed 360 instrument not only facilitates individual development, it can establish and reinforce effective leadership expectations and behaviors. In this podcast episode, Dave Long and Christian Nielson discuss key strategies and considerations to build the right tool for your team. Visit https://decision-wise.com/360-degree-feedback/ to learn more.
Ep. 131: Connecting the People to the Brand - How Mary Barra Changed the Culture of General Motors
May 11, 2021 15:50 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, Matthew Wride and Christian Nelson discuss the unique culture that current CEO, Mary Barra, brings to General Motors by empowering her employees with trust and autonomy. Mary is especially known for her ability to enhance the employee experience by helping her employees to connect with her vision; that as employees of General Motors they are working for something larger than themselves. These meaningful experiences have led to higher engagement and better outcomes for the o...
Ep. 131: Connecting the People to the Brand - How Mary Barra Changed the Culture of General Motors”
May 11, 2021 15:50 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, Matthew Wride and Christian Nelson discuss the unique culture that current CEO, Mary Barra, brings to General Motors by empowering her employees with trust and autonomy. Mary is especially known for her ability to enhance the employee experience by helping her employees to connect with her vision; that as employees of General Motors they are working for something larger than themselves. These meaningful experiences have led to higher engagement and better outcomes for the o...
Ep. 130: Creating Vision Alignment
February 23, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this podcast episode, DecisionWise VP of Assessment and Sr. Consultant Dave Long, discusses the topic of vision alignment. When employees feel disengaged from their job, it often has to do with the executive leadership failing to communicate the vision and goals of the organization. Worse yet, sometimes the executive team themselves don’t understand the mission or even agree on a direction! Understanding the larger purpose of your organization helps you understand your role and the impac...
Ep. 129: How John Mackey Built the Company Culture at Whole Foods
February 16, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode, Matthew Wride and Christian Nielson discuss how Whole Foods Market CEO, John Mackey, built the company culture from the ground up. “Whole Foods Market doesn’t primarily care about money. It primarily cares about fulfilling its purpose. And so do I.” – John Mackey For more on how to create a culture of engaged employees, visit: https://decision-wise.com/building-engagement/
Ep. 128: How 360 Degree Feedback Improves Workplace Culture
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBIn this podcast episode, Dave Long and Christian Nielson discuss critical moments in the employee experience and how they are shaped by expectations. Learn about the best practices for setting expectations in your organization, effective leadership competency models, and how the 360-Degree feedback assessment contributes to an improved workplace culture. For more on 360-degree Feedback, visit: https://decision-wise.com/360-degree-feedback/ #360feedback #employee #experience #leadership
Ep. 127: Employee Engagement Best Practices for 2021
January 07, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBOne question to consider as you think about whether to put effort and investment into employee engagement: “Is engagement worth the effort and investment we put into it?” The short answer to this question is “yes,” but depending on the type of organization you are, engagement may be more critical or less critical to your success. During this webinar we’ll share the best methods for preparing, administering, and rolling out the results from your employee engagement survey based on over 20 yea...
Ep. 126: Your Contribution Matters! - Leadership Lessons From "It's A Wonderful Life"
December 22, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode, we bring back our "Employee Engagement Goes To The Movies" segment and discuss lessons in leadership and business from the classic film, "It's a Wonderful Life."
Ep. 125: The Legacy of Tony Hsieh on Zappos’ Company Culture
December 15, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, Matthew Wride and Christian Nielson discuss how former Zappos CEO, the late Tony Hsieh, created a unique company culture built on empowering employees to provide a high level of service to their customers. He was once descried as “an artist with a CEO title,” someone not afraid to try bold, new initiates to get results. Tony Hsieh believed in four principles that drive happiness: A sense of control over your own destiny; the perception that you’re making progress in your lif...
Ep. 124: Managing Stress with Your Employees (Rebroadcast)
December 02, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss some of the causes of stress in the workplace and give some ideas for things leaders can do to help manage the stress levels of their employees. We’re joined by DecisionWise President, Matthew Wride.
Ep. 123: How To Use 360-Degree Feedback Effectively In Your Organization
November 18, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this podcast episode, DecisionWise VP of Assessment and Sr. Consultant, Dave Long, discusses some common strategies around implementing 360-degree feedback in an organization. Learn when to use it for individual development, remediation, evaluating performance, or for organizational development in this insightful conversation.
Ep. 122: Getting The Most Out Of Your 360 Experience (Rebroadcast)
November 11, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBIn this podcast episode, Dan Deka walks through the ins and out of the 360 survey experience, from both the standpoint of the participant and the manager. You’ll learn about the best practices for administering surveys, the process for selecting raters, recommendations for debrief support, and customizing the survey to best match the values of your organization. We’ll leave better prepared to successfully launch a 360-degree feedback survey.
Ep. 121: The Power of Unity in Team Building - Lessons From "Remember The Titans"
November 04, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBTo download our guide for managers, "Winning with the Employee Experience," visit: https://decision-wise.com/titans DecisionWise consultants Kenna Bryan and Adam Koozer examine the 2000 film “Remember the Titans,” starring Denzel Washington and Will Patton. Based on a true story, this movie chronicles a racially integrated high school football team from 1971 as they learn to overcome prejudices, develop friendships, and unify as a team. One of the power principles we took from the fil...