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She Is Awakening Seasonal Journal with Susan BethStop Earning Start ReceivingSummer Journal:On SusanBeth.com - https://bit.ly/seasonal-journalOn Amazon - https://bit.ly/449b43ZFREE Gift: "How To Create A Summer Sabbath Rhythm:" https://bit.ly/summer-sabbathYouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@sheissusanbethInstagram: https://bit.ly/SusanBethInstagram Pinterest: https://bit.ly/SusanBethPinterestSeasonal Journal Podcast: https://bit.ly/3XUdMr7 Summer Journal Reflection - Week 5: Summer GraceEpisode DescriptionJoin...2025-07-2012 min
NAMELESS BEST FRIENDS"Bridget Jones's Diary" feat. Mackenzie Barmen! What a treat we have for you today! Actor/comedian/ray of sunshine Mackenzie Barmen joins us to discuss the original Bridge Jones movie. Was Renée Zellweger really fat? (NO) Who was hotter, Hugh Grant or Colin Firth? (WE DON'T KNOW!) (Probably Hugh). And how did some of these jokes slide by a mere two decades ago?If you hate commercials but love a sassy movie breakdown with a lot of pithy life observations strewn in, look for us on Patreon for an ad-free experience and bonuses!You can also find us o...2025-07-161h 09
She Is Awakening Seasonal Journal with Susan BethLearn The Unforced Rhythms of GraceSummer Journal:On SusanBeth.com - https://bit.ly/seasonal-journalOn Amazon - https://bit.ly/449b43ZFREE Gift: "How To Create A Summer Sabbath Rhythm:" https://bit.ly/summer-sabbathYouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@sheissusanbethInstagram: https://bit.ly/SusanBethInstagram Pinterest: https://bit.ly/SusanBethPinterestSeasonal Journal Podcast: https://bit.ly/3XUdMr7 Episode: Summer Sabbath - Week 4 Summer Journal Reflection Episode DescriptionJoin us for this...2025-07-1312 min
Culture Over CoffeeCulture Snapshot: How Often Are You Actually Giving Feedback?Feedback fuels growth, but most employees aren’t getting enough of it.
In this quick Culture Snapshot episode, Beth takes a few minutes to explore what data from ENGAGE 2025: The Company Culture Report reveals about the frequency and quality of workplace feedback. Also, she offers bits of actionable advice to help leaders make feedback a consistent, impactful habit.
ENGAGE 2025: The Company Culture Report:
https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/company-culture-report
Beth Sunshine:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
Culture Over Coffee:
https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/culture-over-coffee-podcast
Up Your Culture:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/2025-07-1006 minCulture Over CoffeeManagers Are Stuck: The Missing Middle of Engagement with Matt SunshineMiddle managers are the critical link between leadership and employees...but many of them feel disengaged, unsupported, and overwhelmed.
In this episode, Matt Sunshine, CEO of The Center for Sales Strategy, is joining Beth to discuss why managers are struggling to stay engaged and how that impacts the teams they lead.
Matt has some amazing takeaways, like:
- Why the way in which companies “shift the goal posts” in how they measure success makes middle managers feel as though they can never win.
- How when middle managers are disengaged, it spreads like wildfire, transforming employees who were previously “all in” in...2025-07-0336 minCulture Over CoffeeThe Engagement Gap: Why Culture Isn't Trickling Down with Kate RehlingEngagement may be strong at the top...but it’s not making its way down the org chart.
In this episode, Beth sits down with Kate Rehling, Senior Talent Analyst and Engagement Specialist at Up Your Culture, to explore the troubling disconnect between executives and employees when it comes to culture and engagement.
Kate shares some amazing thoughts to consider, like:
- How front-line employees can easily feel disconnected if communication is top-down and infrequent
- Why managers are the mirror for how culture is functioning in real-time
- And, finally, why people can’t commit to the present if they...2025-06-2622 min
She Is Awakening Seasonal Journal with Susan BethThe Art of Staying Present - Why Fighting Your Season Steals Your JoyLife Is Seasons | SUMMER | Week 1Life is Seasons: Summer Journal Reflection - Week OneEpisode DescriptionWelcome to this week's summer journal reflection, where we pause to create sacred space and explore the beautiful rhythm of life's seasons. Join me as we dive into the invitation that summer brings - to play, to stretch out in the sunshine, and let our spirits dance with newfound freedom.In this episode, we'll discover how growth happens in both sunshine and occasional cooling rain, and why resistance is like keeping the...2025-06-2211 minCulture Over CoffeeThe Bait and Switch: When Culture Doesn’t Match the Pitch with Deborah FulghumFor many employees, culture is a major reason they say “yes” to a job offer. But, too often, the reality doesn’t live up to the pitch.
In this episode, Beth is joined by Deborah Fulghum, Employee Engagement Specialist and Culture Coach at Up Your Culture, to unpack what happens when the promised culture falls short of expectations (and how organizations can fix it).
Deb offers such great insights, like:
- Why too many organizations use company culture as a marketing tool without doing the actual work of establishing a solid culture foundation.
- How too many managers think of onboar...2025-06-1926 minCulture Over CoffeeCulture Snapshot: The Myth of “Just Knowing” ExpectationsMany leaders assume their people know exactly what’s expected of them, but the data says otherwise.
In this brief Culture Snapshot episode, Beth spends a few minutes to break down why unclear expectations lead to disengagement, especially among mid-tenure employees. She also shares simple ways to bring clarity and alignment back into focus.
ENGAGE 2025: The Company Culture Report:
https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/company-culture-report
Beth Sunshine:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
Culture Over Coffee:
https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/culture-over-coffee-podcast
Up Your Culture:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/2025-06-1204 minCulture Over CoffeeThe Recognition Deficit: Why So Many Feel Unseen at Work with Kelly GeorgeIn this episode, we’re exploring why more than a third of employees say they don’t receive enough recognition from managers or peers. We’ll be breaking down why recognition remains so underutilized, what it costs your culture, and how to make it part of your daily rhythm.
And here to help Beth make sense of it all is Kelly George, Culture Coach here at Up Your Culture.
Kelly offers great insights, like:
- How employees who feel recognized are 4X more likely to be engaged at work
- Why offering vague praise is missing the chance to reinforce behavi...2025-06-0523 minCulture Over CoffeeQuiet Desks, Loud Costs: When Employees Don’t Speak Up with Mindy MurphyIn this episode, we’re digging into the real cost of silence in the workplace (and what it takes to build a culture where people feel safe, heard, and empowered).
You’ll soon see that when employees feel like they can’t be their authentic selves at work, the impact goes far beyond quiet meetings and silent Slack threads.
Joining me to explore this critical issue is Mindy Murphy, Culture Coach here at Up Your Culture.
Mindy makes a ton of great points, like:
- How, when employees aren’t comfortable speaking up, leaders can have a false sense of harmony...2025-05-2920 minCulture Over CoffeeLost During the Honeymoon: Why New Employees Are Checking Out Early with Tirzah ThornburgIn this episode, we’re looking into why the honeymoon phase for new employees is fading so fast and how it’s costing organizations more than they realize.
With half of new hires feeling only somewhat engaged within their first six months, early disengagement is becoming a major threat to retention, morale, and performance.
Joining Beth to help break it all down is Tirzah Thornburg, Senior Talent Analyst at The Center for Sales Strategy.
Tirzah brings so many awesome points to the table, like:
- How a one-size-fits-all onboarding experience can lead to fresh hires checking out early
- Why too...2025-05-2226 min
Shifts & Giggles: Conversations with BethShifts & Giggles: Beth Chats with Sharon Oberst DeFala about Being a Divorce AttorneyToday we have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with someone who brings both wisdom and warmth to the legal world - Sharon Oberst DeFala.Sharon isn't your typical attorney - she's a divorce attorney with a BIG heart -guiding families through life's BIG transitions with compassion and grace.She practices family law, estate planning and small business law in her hometown of Norwalk, CT where law is truly a family affair.Her father is also an attorney practicing with Sharon and her mother keeps everything running as office manager.But here's what really makes Sharon shine! It's her...2025-05-1124 min
Everything Is ContentAI - A Deep Dive (Part One)It's a beautiful day to be a human, bathing in the glorious sunshine of this week's heatwave. However, it's also a pretty good time to be Artificial Intelligence... or a bot.This week on the podcast we’re kicking off a two part AI deep dive. Firstly, in this episode, we will talking about the recent author protests outside of Meta’s London offices, asking whether AI can really make art, and looking at how AI is creeping into our everyday lives.It recently emerged that Meta, the tech conglomerate formerly known as Face...2025-05-021h 01
For the Sake of the SongJena HaffnerJena Haffner, along with her dad, Jean, own and operate The Record Exchange, the longtime, iconic record store in St. Louis. Jean opened the store in 1977 so Jena was born into the world of music and vinyl and now she helps Jean operate the 10,000-square-foot store filled with not just vinyl but all types of media, media-playing equipment, and memorabilia. If you haven't been down to the store, what are you even doing?! Make sure you swing by to dig through crates, find that highly-sought after collectors' item or that obscure, deep cut, and support one of the best...2025-04-0846 min
For the Sake of the SongJeffrey LewisJeffrey Lewis is a singer, songwriter, and artist from NYC who has been putting out some of the best anti-folk music there is for over 20 years, including on his newest album “The EVEN MORE Freewheelin’ Jeffrey Lewis” on Don Giovanni Records. In addition to his musical chops, he’s also an accomplished illustrator and has written and drawn over a dozen comics in the series called “Fuff”. For the playlist, Jeffrey submitted 29 tracks, all part of his evergreen effort to make a list of his favorite songs, and he told me to pick the final 15 for the playlist so...2025-03-2543 min
TrustworthyThe Other Side of ConvictionIn a follow-up to our previous episode, this time we dig into the fruit that comes from true conviction. If we are not left to wallow in our sin, what are we to do? We look with hope to restoration.Songs to help you along:Look what you've done - Tasha LaytonSunshine - Red Clay Strays @thisistrustworthy trustworthypodcast.com Email us listen@trustworthypodcast.com2025-02-2534 min
Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged PodcastPurple ReignWit and Wisdomby Beth BroderickI failed to read the directions. Just didn’t bother. The label seemed straightforward enough: “Color Extend Blondage.” It is supposed to tame any of the dreaded brassy notes a gal’s hair may pick up in the sunshine or under a hot dryer. It’s not dye; it is just a simple mask. The way I make a living is not entirely based on looks. One has to have talent, “chops” as it were, but the right look is also a crucial component to success in the film and TV game.2025-02-1107 min
CSC Talk Radio with Beth Ann Podcast"The MANY Faces of DANGER" CSC Talk Radio # 3550 – 1/3/25 – As I began writing this yesterday, of course my mind was on the two terrorist attacks. But after 24 hours and much reading of other ..."The MANY Faces of DANGER"
CSC Talk Radio # 3550 – 1/3/25 – As I began writing this yesterday, of course my mind was on the two terrorist attacks. But after 24 hours and much reading of other articles and news… knowing and understanding just why these terrorists are here AND that it was the Biden-Obama-Harris-Pelosi administration that brought them here, not by incompetence but intentionally to cripple this nation AND the wreak terror over American citizens, all of us!
Through executive orders they also intentionally perpetrated the crippling of America’s economy, financial system, military, our energy and our supply chain. T...2025-01-0353 minCulture Over CoffeeCulture Snapshot: The Post-Engagement Survey PlaybookIn this brief, Culture Snapshot episode, we’re spending a few minutes to examine what comes after you’ve implemented an Employee Engagement Survey with your team.
We’ll answer questions like, “what happens after the survey results come in?” and “How can companies use the feedback effectively to enact real change?”
By the end of this quick episode, you’ll be equipped with all the steps you need to ensure that the findings from your engagement survey don’t go underutilized.
Grade Your Company Culture:
https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/grade-your-company-culture-quiz
Beth Sunshine:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
Up Your Culture:
http...2024-12-1909 minCulture Over CoffeeLeadership's Role in Shaping Culture with Donna HallIn this episode, we’re thinking about how leaders can utilize the full potential of their role to help shape the culture of their company.
And we could think of no better person to speak to this topic than Donna Hall, SVP/General Manager at Robertson Lowstuter.
Donna offers great insight about:
- Why leaders who talk more than they listen are culture killers
- How clearly communicating your company’s vision comes in the form of a steady drumbeat
- And, finally, why giving someone feedback is the best way to show them that you care about them (and in t...2024-12-1231 minCulture Over CoffeePsychological Safety in Cultures of High-Risk Innovation with Adrienne WilkersonIn this episode, we’re taking a look at why psychological safety is a crucial component in all organizations: especially those known for taking risks in pursuit of innovation.
And here to help us break it all down is Adrienne Wilkerson, Co-Founder and CEO at Beacon Media + Marketing.
Adrienne makes a ton of amazing points, like:
- Why you can’t have true innovation without psychological safety
- How being willing to innovate means owning our mistakes from the top down
- And, finally, why you and your team should celebrate both the wins AND what you learn from the loss...2024-12-0537 minCulture Over Coffee7 Strategies to Improve Employee Retention RatesIn this short, Culture Snapshot episode, we’re taking little time to think about employee retention rates and how you can go about improving them.
On the other side of the brief episode, you’ll see that, to avoid the recruitment merry-go-round, you need to hire the right people, develop them in a way that allows them to grow in their jobs, and create a culture that allows for strong employee engagement.
LINKS:
Beth Sunshine:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
Up Your Culture:
https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/2024-11-2112 minCulture Over CoffeeThe Culture Committee Effect: Building a Place Where People Want to Work with Russell MinnickIn this episode, we explore the reasons why establishing a culture committee is a great way to ensure your company culture flourishes. We also dig into how to build an effective culture committee from the ground up.
And here to help us understand that and more is Russell Minnick, COO at 81Eighty.
Russell brings so many valuable thoughts to the table, like:
- Why it's important to remember that people work for people
- How a solid culture committee can create the effect of wanting to be together versus merely having to be together
- And, finally, how new hires...2024-11-1325 minCulture Over CoffeeBridging Different Cultures After a Merger or Acquisition with Miracle SemienIn this episode, we’re exploring how companies can go about bridging two different cultures following a merger or acquisition.
And helping us break down how to do just that is Miracle Semien, CRO at Veaux Professional Services.
Miracle brings so many great insights to light, like:
- How an aligned culture, or lack thereof, creates a ripple effect throughout the company that is inevitably felt by your customers
- Why the first 90 days are the most crucial time when bridging cultures between two organizations after a merger
- And, lastly, why leaders need to clearly and consistently articulate the be...2024-11-0728 minCulture Over CoffeeCulture Snapshot: Building Lasting Engagement Beyond 2024Today, in this Culture Snapshot episode, we’re bringing our coverage of ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report to a close by spending a few minutes to consider what this year’s findings tell us about the immediate future of company culture and employee engagement.
By the end, I think you’ll see that when your employees engaged they will remain steadfast to your organization, maximize their talents, and reach their full potential.
LINKS:
ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report:
https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/company-culture-report
Beth Sunshine:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
Up Your Culture:
https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/2024-10-2907 minCulture Over CoffeeWhy Are So Many Managers Lacking Follow-Through? With Matt SunshineIn this episode, we’re consulting ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report once again as we ponder the question: “Why are so many managers lacking follow-through?”
It’s here that we’ll cover how managers and company leaders can do a better job, every day, of living up to their word.
And joining Beth to provide some great thoughts on this issue is Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy.
Matt provides some truly great points to consider, like:
- How it’s only a matter of time before people consider opportunities elsewhere if they can’t truly count on their leade...2024-10-2932 min.jpg)
Culture Over CoffeeWhy Aren’t Employees Receiving More Meaningful Feedback? With Kelly GeorgeIn this episode, we’re continuing our focus on ENGAGE 2024, our latest company culture and employee engagement report, by asking: “Why aren’t employees receiving more meaningful feedback?”
It’s here that we’ll discuss how essential it is for every organization to provide the development opportunities that their employees clearly crave.
Discussing the latest findings on People Development with me is the wonderful Kelly George, Talent Analyst/Engagement Specialist here at Up Your Culture.
Kelly offers such great points to think about, like:
- How developing your people not only results in a team that’s invested and competitive, but also leads...2024-10-2927 minCulture Over CoffeeWhy Don’t Employees Have Enough Information to Perform in Their Roles? With Mindy MurphyIn this episode, we’re once again reflecting on the results from ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report. This time we’re wondering: “Why don’t employees have enough information to perform in their roles?”
It’s here that we’ll be discussing clear issues surrounding transparency and psychological safety in the workplace.
Helping Beth explore why employees aren’t receiving enough valuable information is Mindy Murphy, Employee Engagement Specialist/Culture Coach here at Up Your Culture.
Mindy shares so many great insights, like:
- Why a lack of transparency in organizations can lead to increased distress and low morale amongst your people.
...2024-10-2920 minCulture Over CoffeeWhy Aren’t More Employees Inspired by Their Company’s Long-Term Vision? With Deborah FulghumIn this episode, we continue the exploration of our latest company culture and employee engagement report, ENGAGE 2024, by asking the question: “Why aren’t more employees inspired by their company’s long-term vision?”
It’s here that we’ll cover the vital importance of clearly establishing and communicating your company’s Shared Mission to each and every employee.
Joining me to discuss and contextualize it all is the great Deborah Fulghum, Employee Engagement Specialist/Culture Coach here at Up Your Culture.
Deborah brings so many awesome insights to the table, like:
- How, too often, employees aren’t aware of the goals they a...2024-10-2928 minCulture Over CoffeeWhy Are More Employees Returning to the Office? with Stephanie DownsIn this episode, we’re continuing our season-long, deep dive into ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report by asking: “Why are more employees returning to the office?”
As you can probably guess, it’s here that we’ll tackle the ever-shifting attitudes around “where we work.”
Helping me explore these new findings on work preferences is Stephanie Downs, SVP/Senior Consultant at The Center for Sales Strategy.
Stephanie makes so many amazing points, like:
- How managers often point to a seeming lack of accountability as one of the main reasons for pulling their people back into the office.
- Why it’s impossibl...2024-10-2920 minCulture Over CoffeeWhy Are Employees Less Engaged Than a Year Ago? with Kate RehlingIn this episode, we’re continuing our exploration of ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report by asking the question: “Why are employees less engaged than they were a year ago?”
It’s here that we’ll break down exactly how you can go about stoking the flames of your company campfire to ensure that it’s burning brighter than ever.
And helping this episode shine brighter is Kate Rehling, Talent Analyst/Engagement Specialist here at Up Your Culture.
Kate brings some great insights to light, like:
- How disengaged employees can create a higher risk of burnout for their surrounding employees.
- Why the se...2024-10-2922 minCulture Over CoffeeCulture Snapshot: Need-To-Know Findings on Company CultureIn this quick, Culture Snapshot episode, we’re kicking off our season-long deep dive into ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report by pointing out some of this year’s need-to-know findings.
That is to say, on the other side of this episode, you’ll have a bird’s-eye-view of the many ways in which people are currently feeling about the experience of working at their organization.
LINKS:
ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report:
https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/company-culture-report
Beth Sunshine:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/
Up Your Culture:
https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/2024-10-2914 minCulture Over CoffeeThe Transformative Power of Open Leadership with Matt SunshineIn this episode, we're breaking down why transparency and authenticity are two qualities all leaders should actively demonstrate in their day-to-day duties.
And joining Beth to help explore the many facets of being a transparent leader is my favorite business leader, Matt Sunshine, CEO of the Center for Sales Strategy.
Matt offers a lot of food for thought about:
- How transparency not only fosters trust within an organization, but also allows everyone to feel that much more comfortable sharing their ideas.
- Why, if you're only sharing the good news, that's not transparency, that's just PR.
- And, finally...2024-10-2527 minCulture Over CoffeeUnlocking Employee Engagement through Shared Vision with Kristin CantrellIn this episode, we’re discussing how having and communicating a shared vision can be instrumental to driving engagement throughout your organization.
And the awesome Kristin Cantrell, Owner/Operator at Seven Mountains Media, is here to break down how she fosters a shared vision with her teams.
Kristin has such great insights to offer, like:
- How involving your people in the development of your organization’s vision can better ensure their buy-in
- Why, while communicating your company’s vision is key, demonstrating it is even more crucial
- And, finally, why it always pays for leaders to put their...2024-10-2531 minCulture Over CoffeeCommunicating Clearly to Foster Engagement with Liz DicksonIn this episode, we’re talking about how important it is for leaders to get the communication piece right when it comes to fostering a solid culture of engagement.
And joining Beth is one of the best communicators we know, Liz Dickson, Managing Director at Press Ganey.
Liz has so many amazing thoughts to offer, like:
- Why it’s important for companies to create psychologically safe environments so employees feel comfortable speaking their mind
- How just as patients in a hospital experience better outcomes when given clear communication, the same can be said for employees and their level of e...2024-10-2520 minCulture Over CoffeeBuilding a People-First Culture with Amy BloxomIn this episode, we’re exploring how company leaders can go about building a people-first culture.
And joining Beth to break it all down is someone who truly does put people-first: Amy Bloxom, Regional Vice President at Townsquare Media.
Amy makes a ton of great points, such as:
- Why it’s not only important for employees to understand the vision of the company, but also, equally, that their opinions matter
- How assuming positive intent can go a long way toward establishing trust, even when conflicts arise
- And, finally, why understanding each of your team members at an indi...2024-10-2524 minCulture Over CoffeeThriving in Adversity: Leadership and Engagement with Lisa Kogan-PraskaIn this episode, we’re continuing our focus on company leaders by taking a look at how to go about maintaining employee engagement when leading through times of adversity.
And we can’t think of a better leader to turn to for a topic like this than Lisa Kogan-Praska, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the Bay and Lakes Region.
Lisa has such amazing insights, like:
- How, without transparency, it’s hard to have an intentional culture
- Why, too often, leaders think they need to have all the answers, when, really, their job is to show the path f...2024-10-2529 minCulture Over CoffeeShaping Company Culture through Tomorrow's Leaders with Jason RandallIn this episode we’re kicking off our season-long focus on the role that company leaders play in nurturing a solid culture of engagement.
Throughout our fourth season, you’ll hear from leaders in various industries who truly embody the fact that a great company culture starts at the top.
Today, Beth joined by the amazing Jason Randall, CEO at Questco, who is here to help break down how to shape the future of your company culture through developing tomorrow’s leaders.
Jason brings so many amazing points to the table, like:
- Why, no matter how positive of a messag...2024-10-2529 minCulture Over CoffeeENGAGE 2023: Earned TrustIn this episode, we’re wrapping up our exploration of ENGAGE 2023: The Company Culture Report by focusing on our findings that relate to Earned Trust.
It’s in this section of the report that we asked questions connected to feelings of Autonomy, Integrity and Accountability.
Returning to the show to help break it all down is Deborah Fulghum, Engagement Specialist here at Up Your Culture, and Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy
As always, both Deborah and Matt share so many great insights, like:
- Why trust is a key ingredient to a company’s growth and expans...2024-10-2531 minCulture Over CoffeeENGAGE 2023: Valued VoiceIn this episode, we’re continuing our focus on ENGAGE 2023, our latest company culture and employee engagement report, by exploring the data related to Valued Voice.
In this section of the report, we asked questions around the quality of Communication and Collaboration that employees are currently experiencing.
Discussing these latest findings with me is the wonderful Emily Estey, VP/Senior Consultant at The Center for Sales Strategy
Emily offers such great points to think about, like:
- How normalizing communication makes employees feel that much more comfortable sharing their opinions
- Why there is a difference between having a voice an...2024-10-2533 minCulture Over CoffeeENGAGE 2023: People DevelopmentIn this episode, we continue the exploration of our latest company culture and employee engagement report, ENGAGE 2023, by taking a look at the findings as they relate to People Development.
In this section of the report, we asked questions related to Employee Growth, Recognition and Feedback.
Joining me to discuss and contextualize it all is the great Stephanie Downs, SVP/Senior Consultant at The Center for Sales Strategy.
Stephanie brings so many awesome insights to the table, like:
- How not focusing on developing your people increases the risk of losing top talent
- Why Feedback and Recognition are not...2024-10-2527 minCulture Over CoffeeENGAGE 2023: Shared MissionIn this episode, we’re continuing our season-long, deep dive into ENGAGE 2023, our latest company culture and employee engagement report, by exploring the data related to Shared Mission.
It’s in this section of the report that we asked questions connected to a company’s Reason for Being, Core Values, and Vision.
Helping me break it all down are two of Up Your Culture’s amazing Engagement Specialists, Kate Rehling and Mindy Murphy.
Both Kate and Mindy make so many amazing points, like:
- How if employees don’t feel a sense of purpose in their work, they simply won’t give it th...2024-10-2523 minCulture Over CoffeeENGAGE 2023: How and Where We WorkIn this episode, we’re taking a look at How and Where We Work in light of the recent findings from our latest company culture and employee engagement report, ENGAGE 2023.
In this section of the report, we asked questions related to how employees, managers and company leaders are continuing to adapt to hybrid and remote work models.
Helping Beth explore how people are feeling about this new world of work is Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy.
Matt brings some great insights to light, like:
- How company leaders who fail to clearly define the rules of a...2024-10-2530 minCulture Over CoffeeENGAGE 2023: The State of Employee EngagementIn this episode we’re beginning our season-long exploration of ENGAGE 2023, our latest company culture and employee engagement report.
Together, with experts from both Up Your Culture and The Center for Sales Strategy, we’ll be breaking down the data and contextualizing it all with actionable strategies to help keep your company campfire roaring throughout the year.
Joining me to dive into the Employee Engagement section of the report are a couple of Up Your Culture’s awesome Engagement Specialists, Deborah Fulghum and Kelly George.
Together, they provide so many essential insights, like:
How communicating where your company is headed direct...2024-10-2534 minCulture Over CoffeeDealing With a Tough Recruitment Market with Mary Beth MeadowsIn this episode, we’re not only examining the current state of recruitment, and how truly tough it feels for so many, but we’re also breaking down how to best approach your recruitment efforts in order to find the top talent your organization needs no matter what is going on in the world.
Joining Beth to talk about it all is a bona fide recruitment expert, Mary Beth Meadows, Senior Executive VP at Personnel Resources.
Mary Beth shares so many amazing insights, like:
Why you have to go about “wooing” potential employees in the same way that you “woo” clients
How...2024-10-2532 minCulture Over CoffeeEmployee Retention: How to Hang Onto Your Superstars with Mike Searson & Doug YoungIn this episode, we’re discussing a topic that’s on the minds of many in these times of tough recruitment: employee retention. In particular, how to hang on to your talent superstars.
Joining Beth are two guests who have a long history of retaining their top performers: Mike Searson, Vice President/Local Sales, and Doug Young, Market Sales Manager, both at Corus Entertainment.
Together, they make some amazing points, like:
Why it’s important to regularly measure the engagement level of your teams
How leaders shouldn’t force employees to work in ways that don’t match their individual talents
A...2024-10-2529 minCulture Over CoffeeMYTH: Company Culture is "Nice to Have" with Pamela McGeeIn this episode, we’re taking time to debunk the all too prevalent myth that good company culture is simply “nice to have.” Just like our guest today says, “what made you successful won’t necessarily keep you there.”
Joining Beth to help break down why company culture is key to long term success, is Pamela McGee, President at the Greater Orlando Society of Human Resources (GOSHRM).
Pamela makes so many amazing points like:
How a strong company culture makes it that much easier for your organization to put out fires
Why focusing on your culture is instrumental in retaining your top per...2024-10-2525 minCulture Over CoffeeMastering Individualized Management with Sarah DobbinsIn this episode, we’re tackling how to go about mastering the art of individualized management. How can leaders best harness the unique talents and powers of each individual to maximize engagement across their teams?
Joining me to break it all down is a master of individualized management herself, Sarah Dobbins, Market President and Chief Revenue Officer at Townsquare Media Portland and August, Maine.
Sarah has so many valuable insights to share, such as:
How understanding talents at an individual level can make it easy to be the perfect “matchmaker” for clients and account executives
Why talking about individual talents can re...2024-10-2523 minCulture Over CoffeeTracing a Company's Culture Journey with Rich BaroneIn this episode, we’re breaking down an individual company’s culture journey. Where did they begin? What were the challenges they faced along the way? What results have they experienced on the other side?
Joining me today to answer questions like those and more, is the amazing Rich Barone, VP at Cox Media Arizona
Rich shares so many valuable thoughts, like:
When you make quick decisions to fulfill numbers in the short term, your organization suffers in the long term
How any successful company culture initiative always starts at the top
And, lastly, how even those who believe their orga...2024-10-2520 minCulture Over CoffeeSecrets to Success with a Hybrid Work Model with JC CampeseIn this episode, we’re discussing some of the continuing frustrations and points of friction that persist in many hybrid work models. More importantly, we’re going to uncover some of the secret ways to find success in virtual spaces.
And who better to help break down the current state of hybrid work than JC Campese, Vice President and Market Manager at CMG?
JC provides so many amazing insights, such as:
If you’re asking employees to change their work cadence, you better have a good reason “why”
How, if you’re a manager, doing just an inch more than what your sa...2024-10-2531 minCulture Over CoffeeLOOKING AHEAD: Keep Your Company Campfire BrightIn this episode, as we begin a new year, we take a moment to look back at 2022. What were the biggest takeaways in the realm of company culture and employee engagement?
We also look forward, analyzing and predicting how to best approach ongoing employee engagement trends that you may see pop up around your company campfire in 2023.
Helping me break it all down are amazing members of the Up Your Culture team, Engagement Specialists: Deborah Fulghum, Mindy Murphy, Kate Rehling, and Kelly George.
Together, they make so many fantastic points, such as:
When leaders put people first, businesses really start...2024-10-2531 minCulture Over CoffeeThe Importance of Earned Trust with Allison DelagrangeIn this episode, we’re continuing our deep dive into each of the Four Engagement Elevators. Today we’re taking a ride in elevator number 4: Earned Trust. This is the elevator where people mean what they say and live the values they espouse every day which are reflected in their day-to-day actions.
And when it comes to discussing Earned Trust, it’d be hard to do better than a chat with Allison Delagrange, General Sales Manager at Federated Media.
Allison makes so many amazing points, like:
Why you should never underestimate the value of communication
How keeping a watchful eye on you...2024-10-2529 minCulture Over CoffeeThe Vital Role of Valued Voice in Your Team's Performance with Lori ClarkIn this episode, we continue our journey through each of the Four Engagement Elevators. Today, we’re stepping into elevator number 3: Valued Voice. In this elevator employees trust their coworkers and leaders, participating in open, two-way communication. They allow others to talk as they sincerely listen and, in turn, they share information and concerns.
Helping us explore Valued Voice is the amazing Lori Clark, Director of Local Sales at TEGNA.
Lori has such amazing insights, like:
How companies with repeated success almost always have one thing in common: a strong company culture
Why being fully transparent as a leader can ma...2024-10-2528 minCulture Over CoffeeExploring People Development with Fran MallaceIn this episode, we’re continuing our exploration of each of the Four Engagement Elevators. Today, we’re going up in elevator number 2: People Development. This is the elevator where managers care about their people, build individualized relationships, transparently share information, coach both strengths and weaknesses, and provide meaningful feedback.
And one of the best “People Developers” we know is, Fran Mallace, President and CEO at Make-A-Wish Arizona.
Fran brings a ton of great points to think about, including:
The importance of creating a culture that celebrates risk rather than punishing failure.
How we often make the mistake of assuming our empl...2024-10-2530 minCulture Over CoffeeThe Value of Shared Mission, Core Values, and Purpose Statements with Maryann BalboIn this episode, we begin our season long journey through each of the Four Engagement Elevators. We hop on Elevator number 1: Shared Mission. This is the clear vision that everyone in a group believes in and can easily articulate. It's the beacon that all eyes are on as the group makes their way on their journey together.
And who better to discuss the importance of Shared Mission than Group Vice President at Cox Media, Maryann Balbo?
Maryann provides so many great insights, such as:
How a company culture isn’t simply an “add-on,” it’s the heart of who you are.
Wh...2024-10-2529 minCulture Over CoffeeThe State of Company Culture and ENGAGE 2022: The Company Culture Report with Matt Sunshine & Deborah FulghumFor our first episode, not only do we highlight the various reasons why company culture and employee engagement should be top of mind for every organization, but we also consult the results from our own ENGAGE 2022: The Company Culture Report to get a feel for the current culture climate as we head into the new year.
Joining Beth are Matt Sunshine, Managing Partner at The Center for Sales Strategy, and Deborah Fulghum, Employee Engagement Specialist and Culture Coach here at Up Your Culture.
Together, they bring so many awesome insights to the table. Such as:
How improving your company culture...2024-10-2529 min
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With 32 years of experience as an optometric physician, Dr. Weideman has witnessed the power of a healthy animal-based diet in reversing diabetes and halting macular degeneration. For the past 14 years, she has coached individuals to eliminate medications and resolve health issues, finding immense reward in changing lives one person at a time.
Combining her medical expertise with h...2024-07-101h 01
The Bright SideWomen Warriors of American HistoryOn this special 4th of July episode, we celebrate American women who shaped history. Mattie Kahn, author of "Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions," shares stories that are often overlooked in history books. She highlights how Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, Claudette Colvin, the teens who helped in the Revolutionary War, and more defied expectations and fought for change. Mattie also discusses Mary Beth Tinker's landmark Supreme Court case and its enduring impact on student rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-0427 min
Dental Life PodcastEpisode 59. Navigating Mental Health Awareness Month with Mental Hygiene Skills - part 3Join me for an empowering dive into part 3 of our special Navigating Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, we’re unpacking the ‘3 Thieves of Our Mental Health’ that stealthily steal our peace of mind and how to reclaim control using mental hygiene skills.First, we tackle the 50-50 Principle, a revolutionary approach to embracing the full spectrum of our emotions. Discover how accepting both the sunshine and the storms in our emotional lives can lead to a more balanced and resilient self.Next, we’ll explore the art of Managing...2024-05-1717 min
True Crime BnBEpisode 92; Three Teenaged Heroes--Canaan Bower_Jayden Perkins_Josslyn MillanHey, Crime Family, thanks for bearing with me as I am dropping Episode 92 two days late. The previous week just didn't allow me to finish it for Friday, so I am doing my first-ever Sunday release so I can stay on track for every other week.So, that business out of the way, this episode is a bit of a throwback to the old bad-guy / good-guy format that I still use in collaborations, but I'm both bad and good guy today. Today I bring you three teenagers who showed such strength, bravery, and presence of mind that...2024-05-0527 minThe Bright SideDoing It Your Own Way with Mary Beth BaroneMary Beth Barone is no stranger to doing it herself. For years, the comedian has made her rounds as a stand-up on the comedy club circuit. Mary Beth sits down with Simone and Danielle to talk about her evolution in comedy, working in a male-dominated industry, and writing, directing, producing, and funding her own comedy special on YouTube. Plus, Arianna Grande’s nonna is the oldest person to hit the Billboard Hot 100, “Crazy Rich Asians” goes to Broadway, and the merits of being “unlikeable.” Let us know what you think about being “unlikeable” at hello@thebrightsidepodcast.comSee omnystudio...2024-04-1841 min
How To Write The Future96. Confidence and Purpose with Writing Coach, Kirsten McNeill“I really wanna be able to help writers focus on themselves, be themselves, figure out what they wanna write, and create, a community and a, a library of fiction novels or any kind of novels that they've written and live life and have fun because we need more of that positivity and that sunshine in the world.”In “Confidence and Purpose with Writing Coach, Kristin McNeill,” How To Write the Future podcast host Beth Barany talks to confidence and writing lifestyle coach, book editor, and author, Kristin McNeill about her mission to bring Sunflower sunshine to the crea...2024-04-1514 min
Improving Sales PerformanceWhy Are Media Sales Managers Lacking Superstars? with Beth SunshineIn this episode, we’re once again consulting the latest Media Sales Report by The Center for Sales Strategy. Today, we’re asking the question, “why are so many media sales managers lacking superstar talent?"Joining Matt to answer that question and more, is the amazing Beth Sunshine, SVP/Talent Services here at CSS and the head of Up Your Culture a division of CSS focusing on company culture and employee engagement.Of course, Beth provides such valuable insights, like: How, contrary to popular belief, it’s not poor performers but average performers...2024-03-0728 min
Steel Magnolias PodcastSouthern Gift Guide 2023December is upon us, and it has become a tradition for us to give you a list of gift-giving ideas from Southern makers and companies. So, join us at the table to hear a few of our favorite southern finds from this year.Previous Gift Episodes Referenced:2021 - Southern Lifestyle Gifts - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/southern-lifestyle-gifts2020 - 10 Southern Gifts - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/10-southern-gifts2019 - Southern Gifts - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/southern-gift-ideasNew Amazon Storefront(we do receive commission from purchases made through this link - but we...2023-11-2839 min
Medicine for These Times with Beth WeinsteinBrigit Esselmont: Tarot & Intuition: for Business, Preparation & IntegrationBrigit Esselmont is best known as the best-selling author of Everyday Tarot and founder of Biddy Tarot. An intuitive entrepreneur, Brigit has helped millions of people all around the world discover how to trust their intuition, access their inner power, and bring the Divine into their everyday life, using Tarot as a guide.On a mission to bring Tarot out of the closet and into the mainstream, Brigit believes that Tarot is a modern, intuitive tool for purpose-driven people who are ready to live life at their fullest potential – no crystal balls or crushed velvet required....2023-10-031h 00Improving Sales PerformanceFocused on Talent: 360 Executive Strength Coaching with Beth SunshineIn this episode, we’re wrapping up our season-long coverage of The Center for Sales Strategy’s latest Talent Magazine. Today, we’re taking some time to discuss a group of people who too often get the short end of the “development stick.” That’s right, we’re talking about leaders.Joining Matt to uncover the ways in which leaders can most effectively tap into their innate strengths is Beth Sunshine.Beth makes so many awesome points, like: How 360 Executive Strength Coaching gives leader the opportunity to see both where they are using their stre...2023-08-1521 min