Growing your business with People

Kick off Season 5 of the "Growing Your Business with People" podcast with a first-of-its-kind Podcast Party hosted at my place, where we recorded two insightful episodes! Dive into the future of work alongside ten visionary executives. We start by dissecting Generative AI"s transformative role in boosting productivity

Aaron Falcione emphasizes the importance of culture in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and in day-to-day business operations. He shares his experience in guiding companies through the people-related issues that arise during M&A transactions and highlights the critical role of HR in ensuring the success of a deal. Aaron

Jeff Lackey interviews Michael and Carolyn Dillhyon about the differences between big companies and small companies, and the challenges and opportunities that each presents for business leaders. Michael discusses how startups often idolize big companies and want to emulate their success, but struggle with scaling and m

In this episode, Jennifer Cohen discusses the challenges of being a caregiver and a working parent in a fast-paced corporate environment. She emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive culture that values and respects caregivers, and shares her own experiences as a mother and a leader. Jennifer also highlights

Thomas Bertels discusses the importance of creating meaningful work and how to put the soul back into jobs. He emphasizes the need for employees to have a sense of ownership and autonomy in their work, as well as a clear understanding of the impact they are making. Thomas suggests redesigning jobs to give individuals a

In this episode of Growing Your Business with People, Jeff Lackey interviews Claire Chandler, CEO and founder of Talent Boost and a leadership therapist. They discuss the importance of leaders having a listening heart and how it contributes to their success. Claire shares her insights on the challenges faced by CHROs a