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PROFITABLE HAPPINESS®PROFITABLE HAPPINESS®257: Catalysts of Culture, With Julie Ann SullivanLet's face it: organizational culture is a puzzle. Your missing piece costs you top talent, fresh ideas, and MONEY! If culture defines your brand, your people, and your success as an organization, what are the simple solutions you can implement to create big cultural results?In today's episode, we get the answer from Julie Ann Sullivan, a world-renowned employee experience thought leader, coach, and celebrated author of 'Catalysts of Culture'.To connect with Julie Ann Sullivan online, visit:Website: https://julieannsullivan.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2023-04-0436 minElevate with Robert GlazerElevate with Robert GlazerJulie Ann Sullivan on Building A Culture Employees LoveJulie Ann Sullivan is a leading thinker on company culture and employee engagement.Julie Ann is the founder of Learning Never Ends, an organization that helps companies improve their culture, and she is a celebrated keynote speaker who has worked with McDonalds, Bayer, Highmark and more. Julie Ann is also the host of the Mere Mortals United and Businesses That Care podcasts, and the bestselling author of several books, including her latest, Catalysts of Culture.Julie Ann joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how leaders can build world-class culture in their...2020-10-0640 minSharpHR Career CornerSharpHR Career CornerEpisode #9 - SharpHR Career Corner with Julie Ann SullivanInterested in learning how to transition into a new career after being in a career for years?  Listen to my guest Julie Ann Sullivan talk about how she started out with a psychology degree, moved into accounting and transitioned again after 30 years into Joyology and Laughter Therapy Trainer, C-Suite Network Advisor, Trainer for HR Education Network, Certified Virtual Presenter and started Your Catalyst of Culture.   She has successfully pivoted into different careers that continue to help her grow and develop as a human being.  She has written A Little Bit of Gratitude Goes a Long Way...2020-08-1548 minCommunication On PointCommunication On PointListen to connect with Julie Ann SullivanEffective communication requires great listening. In this episode, I'm joined by speaker, author, and coach Julie Ann Sullivan. We discuss the hurdles we face in good listening and simple approaches for improving our skills. Learn more about Julie Ann at https://julieannsullivan.com/.Communication On Point is a podcast designed to bring insights that help leaders grow their impact through better communication. It's hosted by Dean Heffta, founder of the leadership development firm Clarus Results. Contact Dean at dean@clarusresults.com or learn more at www.clarusresults.com. 2020-07-0900 min3X Value Growth3X Value GrowthJulie Ann Sullivan: The Four Pillars of a Flourishing Workplace CultureThe future of your business depends on your talents. Recruiting and retaining great talent, efficiency, and customer loyalty benefit from the culture you design.  Julie Ann Sullivan is The Queen of Culture.  Her diverse background and extensive research give her a unique perspective on business culture.  She is a speaker, author, podcast host, and leadership coach. Her current book is Catalysts of Culture – How Visionary Leaders Activate the Employee Experience.     "When all this (pandemic) settles down, we're still going to be back to being able to find and retain great talent. The way you do that...2020-05-2608 minThe HR Uprising PodcastThe HR Uprising PodcastCatalysts of Culture - Masterclass with best selling author Julie Ann SullivanIn this weeks HR Uprising Episode, Lucinda is joined by special guest Julie Ann Sullivan. This Catalysts of Culture Masterclass explores the power of culture, and how we can be more engaging as leaders and change agents. Julie Ann has a background in psychology, and has devoted her life to discovering all she can about human behaviour. Consequently, she has been sought after by such organisations as McDonalds, Duquesne University and Bayer US. Today, Julie Ann brings her considerable knowledge to The HR Uprising Podcast! This HR Uprising Masterclass was recorded before Lockdown. ...2020-05-1841 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)It has Been Illuminating with Julie Ann SullivanThis is it.  236 episodes and its now time to move in different directions and make an impact in different ways.  It has been illuminating.  Every person I have met and interviewed along the way has enriched my life forever.  Each episode has a lesson, an action, or both, for you to utilize, sometimes with a few tweaks to ensure your success.   Hard to let go of, but I leave evergreen information for all of you to utilize as you move into the future…whatever that may look like.  Thank you, Thank you.     For more informa...2020-05-0611 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)MyOutDesk - Key Strategies for Remote Workers with Daniel RamseyDaniel Ramsey is the founder and CEO of MyOutDesk, serving more than 5,000 clients with virtual assistants.  Leading teams of remote workers has its own challenges.  Working from home, even intermittently is growing with popularity.  Daniel shares his expertise and vision he has learned from outsourcing a workforce.  His key focus is on communication.  Remote workers and the businesses they work for need that component to survive    For more information about MyOutDesk (MOD): MyOutDesk Website MOD on Twitter MyOutDesk on YouTube Get Your Free Copy of Scaling Your Busines...2020-04-2931 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Culture is Everything Kickstarter with Tristan WhiteTristan White is the founder & CEO of The Physio Co, a unique healthcare business that has ranked as one of Australia’s 50 Best Places to Work for eleven consecutive years (2009-2019), along with being named one of the Best Workplaces in Asia from 2015-2018. No wonder I wanted him on my podcast.  Tristan White understands the importance of core purpose and core values. He has grown it through necessity. Tristan has developed a program called, Culture is Everything Kickstarter. It is based on four key areas: Discover the core Document the future Execute relentlessly   Show more love...2020-04-2226 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)How to Flourish. It Doesn’t Need to be Hard, with Tonille MillerMy guest is Tonille Miller, Global VP of Culture and Employee Experience at Startek.  Tonille is passionate about improving the human experience at work while driving the optimal performance of people and organizations.  This combination is a focus of the Businesses that Care podcast.     Startek is a customer engagement business process outsourcing company.  Their goal is to deliver deeper relationships through better customer insights and interactions.  Startek has three goals: Influence positive behavior Shape brand perceptions Create loyal advocates   As an organizational psychologist, Tonille Miller has spent the past 15 years as a consul...2020-04-1532 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Accountability as a Positive Paradigm Shift with Meridith PowellMeridith Elliott Powell is an award-winning author, keynote speaker and business strategist.  She worked her way up from an entry-level position to earn her seat at the C-Suite table. Meridith's philosophy of accountability is not micromanagement.  Instead, she helps her clients shift their paradigm to use accountability to understand if processes are working or not.   Amazing that we were talking about this before we experienced the Coronavirus challenge.  This episode is so relevant to the continued changes that our society and your business is going through.   To create accountability, you need cookies for the people who do...2020-04-0829 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)The Importance of Authenticity at Acceleration PartnersSeveral years ago, I interviewed the CEO of Acceleration Partners (AP), Robert Glazer.  They have grown exponentially since then. Friday Forward, Robert’s inspirational musings, has grown from 17k to over 120k.  I wanted to take a look from the inside of this organization to see if what you hear is what is lived. So, in this episode I am talking with Dana Aigotti, who has been with the company for a year and a half.   We touch on AP’s interview process, onboarding, how the workforce is reviewed and what they call mindful transitions, which is their ex...2020-04-0125 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)The Importance of Creating a Safe Environment at FranklinCoveyFranklinCovey is the world leader in helping organizations achieve results that require lasting changes in human behavior, often the most difficult challenge any organization faces. When accomplished, it is also the most durable competitive advantage. Scott Miller is a 23-year associate of FranklinCovey and serves as the executive vice president of thought leadership.  Besides being a best-selling author, Scott authors a weekly leadership column for Inc.com. On this episode, Scott shares the importance of creating a safe environment.  At FranklinCovey, they believe in making a safe place for others to tell you the truth. He...2020-03-2533 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Characteristics to Learn for Effective Leadership with Julie Ann SullivanWhen I looked on Amazon to see how many books have been written on leadership, it said over 30,000.  On top of that there are countless speakers, conferences and membership organizations that profess to have the answer to the best type of leadership. But do they really?  Leadership, like culture is a never-ending journey. What type of information you need when you start a business is completely different from what you need when you get ready to exit.  In this episode I talk about some of the basic underlying fundamentals of effective leadership. These sometimes get lost in the detail of...2020-03-1809 minThe Business Power Hour with Deb KrierThe Business Power Hour with Deb KrierJulie Ann SullivanJulie Ann Sullivan, The Queen of Culture, is the founder of Learning Never Ends, whose mission is to change the world to better communicate, collaborate and cooperate, one person at a time. Her diverse background gives her a unique perspective as a business culture expert. She earned a BA in Psychology and an MBA in Accounting, earning the designation of CPA. She is an international best-selling author and her current book is titled, Catalysts of Culture – How Visionary Leaders Activate the Employee Experience. She also is host to "Mere Mortals Unite" and "Businesses that Care" podcasts. When Julie Ann is not...2020-03-121h 03Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Customer Service From Both Sides Now with Laurie GuestLaurie Guest is an award-winning customer service expert, Certified Speaking Professional and a good friend.  This overarching conversation looks at customer service from common sense to generational differences. Laurie believes that success comes from a deep understanding that everyone comes from a different background.  The more we understand the personalities of who we work with and respect those differences, customer service is enhanced.     Laurie shares with us the 5 key attributes that create what common sense means to each of us: The environment you were raised What era you were born into The environment where you u...2020-03-1131 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Tasty Catering - From Rock Bottom to 10,000 Events a Year with Tom WalterIn this episode I interview my guest, Tom Walter, Chief Culture Officer of Tasty Catering based out of Chicago.  They produce over 10,000 events yearly. WOW! Tasty has been recognized as the Best Small Workplace in the US according to Forbes Magazine, Inc. Magazine, and the #1 Best Place to Work in Illinois.  Tom is going to share with us the journey of Tasty’s millennial cultural revolt that happened over 13 years ago and the changes Tom and his leadership had to make. We might even get some information on the hedgehog concept and the Flywheel.  Thanks, Tom for taking the time...2020-03-0431 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Is it Really Fun to Work at WithumSmith+Brown? A Look From the InsideCan an accounting firm actually be a fun place to work? Years ago I interviewed Bill Hagaman, CEO and Managing Partner of WithumSmith+Brown. Since I’m a recovering accountant, I was very intrigued to have Bill on the show. We don’t think of an accounting firm as a place where people have fun, but they have established a business culture that is enjoyable and growth-oriented.    Since including Bill in my book, I decided to revisit this culturally elite company and talk with one of their employees, Aaron Slaughter.  Adam is a Senior Manager in With...2020-02-2625 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Gratitude – A Key to Transforming Your Workplace with Julie Ann SullivanContrary to popular thought, gratitude does have a place inside of every workplace.   For more than a decade, researchers have been studying the effects of a positive mindset and its byproducts of increased productivity, creativity, and engagement.  Gratitude creates an optimistic way of thinking.  Are you aware that grateful people can have 10% fewer stress-related illnesses?  That translates into lower absenteeism at work. Workers who feel well, work harder and smarter too.  Individuals who find more to appreciate in their lives become better problem solvers and produce higher quality work.  That’s how gratitude shows up...2020-02-1907 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Barry-Wehmiller, Where Everybody Matters with Rhonda SpencerRhonda Spencer is the Chief People Officer at Barry Wehmiller.  She oversees two critical teams that inspire personal growth of team members, cultivates leaders within its ten divisional companies, and foster Barry-Wehmiller’s dynamic people-first culture: Organizational Empowerment and Culture & People Development. The Organizational Empowerment Team is focused on furthering the company’s highly successful leadership development institute, Barry-Wehmiller University, its continuous improvement initiatives, Living Legacy of Leadership (L3), and numerous sales motivation programs. Culture & People Development directs wellbeing initiatives, safety initiatives, team member benefits and recruiting efforts.   For more information about Barry-Wehmiller (BW): Barr...2020-02-1230 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)The Importance of Flexibility on the Path to Success with Julie Ann SullivanIn this episode, I talk about the importance of flexibility. Being flexible is having the ability to adapt to new, different and changing environments. Since our world is constantly in flux, the skill of flexibility is mandatory for a successful and happy life. In today’s quickly changing world, the ability to think and act differently is essential. This can be applied to every aspect of your personal and professional life. To point out the necessity of this skill, let me ask you this.  Have you ever had a day completely go according to what your plan was? Probably not...2020-02-0507 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)What? Give Women a Voice? With Rhonda Leeman TaylorRhonda Leeman Taylor is a native of Canada.  She was one of the founding pioneers of woman’s Canadian hockey as it was being reborn in the 1980s.  She is now involved in assisting companies with their marketing and recruiting with specialized software at Advos, the HR Marketers and Fuel 50. This is a candid conversation about women in the workplace, women in sports and women in the boardroom.  Rhonda shares some incredible stories that you might think come from the dark ages, but happened not that long ago.  Her experience in women’s hockey gave her more power to...2020-01-2927 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Empowerment as a Tool for Everyone's Success with Julie Ann SullivanIt’s important to understand that no matter where you are on the organizational chart, at some time, even if not all the time, you ARE a leader that someone is looking to for guidance, approval and permission.  That comes with some responsibilities, for instance, how do you empower those that ARE looking to you for guidance?  The definition of empowerment means to promote the self-actualization or influence of someone.  The best leaders are those that empower others to become what they can be, beyond even their own expectations.  They can see what others don’t see in themselves.  2020-01-2208 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Creating a Safe Space Through Asking, Listening and Sharing at BenefexGethin Nadin is the Director of Employee Wellbeing at Benefex. They believe that everyone deserves an exceptional experience at work, every day and they build workplace technology that makes this happen.  They are the producer of OneHub which is an award-winning employee benefit, reward, recognition and communications platform. We are going to be talking with Gethin about how Benefex uses its own philosophies internally to create a superb workplace culture.  That is where Gethin comes in.   Think about how great it would be to get communication that was directed to you and not have to filter through 100 emai...2020-01-1532 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Empowering Your Employees to Act Like an Owner with Shep HykenShep Hyken is the CAO (Chief Amazement Officer) of Shepard Presentations. As a customer service and experience expert and keynote speaker, Shep works with companies who want to build loyal relationships with their customers and employees. His focus is on delivering amazing customer service, customer engagement, managing the customer experience and creating customer loyalty. He is a hall of fame speaker (National Speakers Association) and a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author.  The direct correlation between internal culture and customer experience is what we dig deep into on this episode.  He imparts his knowledge ab...2020-01-0831 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Three Steps to Success in 2020 with Julie Ann SullivanWelcome to 2020.  It is a new year and you are probably filled with personal and professional goals.  Unfortunately, some research has shown that less than 25% of you will keep your personal resolutions past 30 days and only 8% of you will keep them over time.  Of course, in business, this would spell disaster. But it is still a struggle, mainly because not enough time and thought is put into shaping business goals, planning for their execution and being open to change.     In this episode, I am going to help you look at three strategic necessities to have succes...2020-01-0107 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)The Necessity of Strategic Disengagement with Julie Ann SullivanToday I’m highlighting the importance of disengagement and how it can heighten your ability of resilience.  This episode is not about you being disengaged from the work you do.  On the contrary, the type of disengagement I’m going to talk about will actually raise your engagement in everything that you do.   It may seem contradictory, but listen through and you’ll find that downtime creates more valuable work time. Disengagement is a way of detaching from something.  And the something I want to discuss is the parts of life that may make you irritable, unhappy and frustrated.   ...2019-12-2509 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Success Built on Being Human First with Gainsight COO, Allison PickensAllison Pickens, COO at Gainsight, is an internationally known thought leader on driving subscription revenue growth and scaling teams. As the Chief Operating Officer, Allison is focused on generating excellence in company-wide strategy and execution, as well as new corporate development opportunities and evangelism. Allison was named one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women and a Top Customer Service Influencer.  She studied at Yale and Stanford so we know she is wicked smart.   Allison built and scaled Gainsight’s post-sales functions, including a global team of more than 180 team members across Customer Success Management, Professional Services, Support, Custome...2019-12-1830 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Bonusly CEO says, “Productivity Doesn’t Have to Look Like MiseryRaphael Crawford Marks is the founder and CEO of Bonusly.  This program improves employee engagement and retention by providing a frictionless tool for employees to give meaningful praise and feedback.  Chobani and Survey Monkey are just a few of the companies that think this is the path to take.  Raphael shares the importance of engagement being, timely, frequent, specific, aligned with company core values, and inclusive.  It's not enough to tell people once a year that they are doing well.  And, connecting the benefit to the company with praise makes it more meaningful and long-lasting.  Engagement is strong...2019-12-1130 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Communication: An Essential Skill for Cultural SuccessToday I am thrilled to come to you and talk about one of my favorite topics, Communication. You might have heard that communication is a soft skill. I always wonder how that can be. Without good communication skills, how can you collaborate with your colleagues, sell your product or service or learn new ideas? Communication is an essential skill. When someone calls it a soft skill I personally let them know that by calling it that it diminishes its significance. And that’s where we begin. You first need to see the importance of communication so you ca...2019-12-0409 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)From Ruthless to Selfless Service with Jonathan KeyserJonathan Keyser used to be ruthless in the cut throat business of real estate.  He’s living proof that selfless service will transform a business to new successful heights.   His company, Keyser is the largest commercial real estate tenant representative firm in Arizona and one of the fastest growing in the country. Jonathan’s “selfless service” model resonates with corporations and individuals seeking a competitive edge to acquiring and maintaining clients.  Jonathan is a best-selling author of You Don’t Have to be Ruthless to Win: The Art of Badass Selfless Service. The book is about Jonathan...2019-11-2734 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)HubSpot - Evolving Culture & Radical TransparencyToday my guest is Christopher O’Donnell, Senior VP of Product at HubSpot.  HubSpot is a leader when it comes to inbound marketing and sales programs. Christopher was recently named one of the best product leaders of 2019.   HubSpot is a developer and marketer of software products for inbound marketing and sales. Its products and services aim to provide tools for social media marketing, content management, web analytics and search engine optimization. Christopher shares how HubSpot manages and evolves their customer driven internal culture.  When Christopher is not working, he is writing songs and playing guitar with h...2019-11-2032 minThe Belonging Factor | Stories and Lessons in Post-2020, High-Performing, People-First LeadershipThe Belonging Factor | Stories and Lessons in Post-2020, High-Performing, People-First Leadership24 Julie Ann Sullivan - The Queen of CultureJulie Ann Sullivan, The Queen of Culture, works with companies to catapult their success through improved communication, creativity and compassion. The result is accelerated business growth. Julie Ann is an international best-selling author. In the 2018 release of her book, Blueprint for Employee Engagement, 37 Essential Elements to Influence, Innovate and Inspire, she created a roadmap for the complex journey to create the best place to work. Her newest book, Catalysts of Culture – How Visionary Leaders Activate the Employee Experience, is based on her extensive research, experience and interviews on her podcast, Businesses that Care. CONNECT WITH JU...2019-11-1946 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Growing Your Company Through Collaboration & CommunityWhat does it mean to you to be in a community?  Usually one aspect is that you have at least one common denominator.  The most familiar is location, like the neighborhood you live in.   What if you thought about your workplace as a neighborhood? Collaboration and Community create a sense of belonging. Humans have craved a sense of belonging ever since they lived in caves. Certainly, there are those who would rather be alone, but for the majority of us, there’s a comfort in being with others.   Working well with others a...2019-11-1307 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Go Beyond Standing Out and Be Iconic with Scott McKainAlthough I would have had Scott McKain as a guest, just for his voice, he is a consummate speaker, thinker and author.  Scott is a globally recognized authority on how organizations and professionals create distinction to attract and retain customers — and stand out in a hyper-competitive marketplace. Scott talks about his four cornerstones of distinction: Clarity Creativity Communication Customer Experience Focus Scott also shares his expertise on how to respect and support a company’s customer.  Don’t forget your best customers are your workforce.    Scott McKain’s vast experience is a gift to yo...2019-11-0630 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Celebration and Recognition: A Pathway to Employee EngagementThere just isn't enough celebration and recognition in our workplaces.  We spend way too much time thinking about what went wrong or what we can do better.  That’s important, but so is the other side.  You might think about how someone did a good job, but individuals don’t usually take the time to express it.  I think mainly because they just don’t think about it.  Like every subject I have been talking about, to change that behavior isn’t difficult, but it does take commitment and repetition.   Everyone wants a paycheck, but people also wa...2019-10-3008 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Karen Brown Asks - Do You Cast a Shadow or Shed Light??Karen Brown is CEO of Velocity Leadership Consulting.  She is an expert in the field of high performance and personal leadership.  Her mission is to work with leaders who are willing to conquer their limiting beliefs to grow themselves and their organizations.  She talks about the importance of whether leaders cast a shadow or shed light on their workforce.   Her belief is that the “Why” for team members must align with the company vision and mission. Unfortunately, many team members don't know they're why, and/or leaders perceptions of their knowledge is incorrect.  It is so import...2019-10-2332 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)How to Control Your Attitude & Why Does It Matter, with Julie Ann SullivanNow I have the opportunity to speak to you about one of my favorite topics, attitude.  This is truly the one aspect of your life that you are entirely in control of. I highly suggest you utilize this personal power and accept it as a gift along with its responsibilities.  Once you realize you have expansive personal power over your attitude, then your feelings, your reactions, even your daily routines become a personal choice. If you’ve been living, as many of us do, allowing the rest of the world to shape your attitude, it can be a tough habi...2019-10-1608 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Utilizing a Set of Decision Builders at Office Pride with Todd HopkinsToday my guest is Todd Hopkins founder and CEO of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services.  I pride myself on finding different industries to have on this podcast to prove the point that it doesn’t matter what kind of business you are in or what size company you have….culture makes a difference in your success.   Todd understands that the people working for him have a life outside of their work and so his lunch and learn sessions are done to help his employees grow professionally and personally.  Dignity and respect are two key initiatives in their core val...2019-10-0932 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)The Successful Mixture of Paying Attention and FocusPaying attention and focus is a part of life that people in general don’t even think about.   Parts of your life become so automatic you never think about taking the time to listen to and actually see your own words or thoughts or deeds.  This automatic behavior can be very disruptive. In this episode I talk about the importance of paying attention and how to create a better habit of doing it.     For more information about Julie Ann: Julie Ann on Twitter Julie Ann on LinkedIn Julie Ann on Face...2019-10-0207 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Optimizing Humanity in the Workplace with Tevis TrowerToday my guest is Tevis Trower, founder and CEO of Balance Integration (BI).  She is truly a pioneer in the field of cultural transformation at work. Inspired by a deeper vision in which employees flourished at work, Trower humbly launched Balance Integration as a corporate yoga and mindfulness solution in 2002.  She has expanded Balance’s services into a broad spectrum of modalities to optimize humanity in the workplace. She helps shape thinking around the impact of culture on employee behavior and performance, and continues to change the landscape of corporate culture globally. At BI, their goal is to o...2019-09-2533 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)What Being Accountable Can Mean For Your Business SuccessJulie Ann Sullivan here, your visionary leader for the day.  Today I am going to share with you ideas about how being more accountable creates more success.   Imagine what it would be like to work in an environment where no one did what they said they would do? Maybe you’ve worked in a place like that.  It’s pretty frustrating, right? Especially if you’re the responsible type.   Accountability is the willingness to accept responsibility for your actions.  You might think that this idea of accountability only comes into play when someon...2019-09-1807 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Culture Is Not Static with Michelle Hayward, CEO of Bluedog DesignMy guest today is Michelle Hayward, CEO of Bluedog Design.  Bluedog Design is a business consulting firm focused on building company purpose, integrated strategy and innovation. The leadership team at Bluedog believes that they are in service to their employees and their culture. Their focus on their humans was a big reason I invited Michelle today.  Here are four ways that Bluedog supports their humans.  Curiosity U – funded learning programs because learning feels good! Parenting Support – Provide a guide and consultant to help with life’s everyday urgencies. Concierge – take away the pain of daily grinds like car wa...2019-09-1129 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)How to Prevent Burnout in Your Life with Julie Ann SullivanI was actually proud of myself from stepping back and taking my own advice I have given to so many others…which is; when you are full up and feeling burnout is very close, take some time to breathe.  If you miss what you were doing, go back, if you are relieved to have it behind you fill the void by taking another path.  I recently wrote to a friend, in business you are going to have a lot of brilliant ideas.  Some work, some don’t.  Some fill you up with masses of Joy and then one day they don...2019-09-0409 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)For My SubscribersWe haven’t fallen off the face of the earth.  Coming back September 4, 2019   For more information about Julie Ann: Julie Ann on Twitter Julie Ann on LinkedIn Julie Ann on Facebook   iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and Review Find us on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and anywhere you listen to podcasts2019-08-1601 minThe Happiness Practices with Phil GerbyshakThe Happiness Practices with Phil GerbyshakThe Catalysts of Culture: How to Build a Culture that Matters Julie Ann SullivanAre you trying to find the develop the right employee culture that will permeate your entire operation? Today’s leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners know they need to engage, connect with, listen to, and include their people (as well as their customers, clients, partners, vendors, and communities) in the conversations surrounding the business. Julie Ann Sullivan interviewed leaders from successful companies like PeoplesBank, WD-40, Anytime Fitness, Dwyer Group, Acceleration Partners and more, who know how to design a working community that attracts and retains great talent. These successful businesses make deliberate choices to create a wo...2019-08-1529 minCrack the Customer CodeCrack the Customer Code381: Julie Ann Sullivan: Catalysts of CultureCulture is the main topic of this episode, and we are here with our longtime friend and fellow podcaster – Julie Ann Sullivan. She focuses on innovative culture, and she has a unique perspective on business culture due to her diverse background. Julie shares about her new book, which has a fascinating and unique case study approach. She will tell us what led her to it and the single most surprising thing she discovered while making it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-0631 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Inform, Inspire and Involve Consistently with Nido QubeinOur guest today is Dr. Nido Qubein.  Nido serves as the President of High Point University.  He came to this country with $50 and all of his success has been a process of education, fortitude and generosity.  My favorite quote of this episode is: when you train someone, you show them the how, when you educate someone you show them the why.  When you train someone, you show them what to do, when you educate someone you show them how to be. The factors that Nido uses at High Point University can be used in any business to buil...2019-06-0531 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)2nd Chances and Tough Love Creates Great Culture with Phil CohenOn this episode, I speak with Phil Cohen, founder and CEO of Cohen Architectural Woodworking.  His story is very different. His upbringing experience was filled with violence, suicide and drug and alcohol abuse.  Eventually, it grabbed him in. His journey to turn his life around, several times, created his unusual hiring practices and the creation of specific expectations of his workforce.  He has four D’s that can get you fired: drama, drugs, defects and dishonesty. Phil’s story is very different, which is why I invited him to join us.       For more information...2019-05-2929 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)The Value of Empathy With Your Clients & Your Staff at Tayne Law GroupLeslie Tayne is the founder and managing director of the Tayne Law Group.  They specialize in consumer and business financial debt related services. Her idea of an open workspace creates a special comradery among her workforce.  She is very aware of the heartaches of her clients and how it affects her employees. Leslie’s empathy for her clients is a model for her workforce as well.  But it’s puppies in the workplace that brought me to this organization today. She has found that the puppies give her employees a mental break. Leslie’s top priority is to create a culture...2019-05-2229 minLife\'s Valleys and MountaintopsLife's Valleys and MountaintopsBusiness Culture and Mindset with Julie Ann SullivanJulie Ann Sullivan speaks about business culture and shares her journey from quitting her first job on the spot without savings or a plan to being the successful entrepreneur she is today. She has interviewed over 40 C-Suite leaders about the award-winning cultures they have created and maintained.   Julie Ann Sullivan is a business culture expert.  She knows how to retain good talent and increase productivity, problem solving and profitability.  She creates a more positive and productive environment into every organization she works with. Julie Ann Sullivan’s diverse background gives her a unique busine...2019-04-1531 minSynergy Mindset Coaching PodcastSynergy Mindset Coaching PodcastBusiness Culture and Mindset with Julie Ann SullivanJulie Ann Sullivan speaks about business culture and shares her journey from quitting her first job on the spot without savings or a plan to being the successful entrepreneur she is today. She has interviewed over 40 C-Suite leaders about the award-winning cultures they have created and maintained. Julie Ann Sullivan is a business culture expert.  She knows how to retain good talent and increase productivity, problem solving and profitability.  She creates a more positive and productive environment into every organization she works with.Julie Ann Sullivan’s diverse background gives her a unique busine...2019-04-1531 minKTs Money MattersKTs Money MattersJulie Ann Sullivan- Know Yourself for SuccessIn this episode, KT and Julie Ann Sullivan discuss:  Julie Ann’s story and how she got to where she is todayHow to decide where and when to use your time as we all have a limited number of hours in the dayHow to use virtual assistants to make the most use of your time on the things you find the most interestingKnowing yourself, what you like, and what you don’t like is crucial. It allows you to assess your priorities and your own hierarchy of importance.Key Takeaways:  You always want to work on people’s strengths, including your own...2018-08-2326 minFLP, the Finance Leadership PodcastFLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast"Don't Poke The Bear" with business culture expert Julie Ann Sullivan (Pittsburgh, USA). GBD14  "Get buy-in BEFORE the change happens" From AICPA & CIMA's London office, Kymberley McAdam talks to accounting expert, author and podcaster Julie Ann Sullivan about several core topics central to the accounting profession worldwide - and podcasting! Listen all the way to the end for a special opportunity available only to listeners of this podcast. OUR GUEST: Based in Pittsburgh and helping clients worldwide, Julie Ann has a deep experience and diverse background which gives her a unique business perspective on improving employee engagement, inspiring leadership and creating better places to work. Find out more at...2018-08-2221 minFLP, the Finance Leadership PodcastFLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast"Don't Poke The Bear" with business culture expert Julie Ann Sullivan (Pittsburgh, USA). GBD14  "Get buy-in BEFORE the change happens" From AICPA & CIMA's London office, Kymberley McAdam talks to accounting expert, author and podcaster Julie Ann Sullivan about several core topics central to the accounting profession worldwide - and podcasting! Listen all the way to the end for a special opportunity available only to listeners of this podcast. OUR GUEST: Based in Pittsburgh and helping clients worldwide, Julie Ann has a deep experience and diverse background which gives her a unique business perspective on improving employee engagement, inspiring leadership and creating better places to work. Find out more at...2018-08-2221 minBusiness, Life, & Coffee | Personal Development and Success Tips for EntrepreneursBusiness, Life, & Coffee | Personal Development and Success Tips for Entrepreneurs152 - Workplace Culture Is Evolving and the Millennials Are to Blame! Ft. Julie Ann SullivanOur guest for this week is Julie Ann Sullivan, a podcaster, a speaker and an international best-selling author. Julie Ann is a business culture expert, with a goal to create workplace cultures where people want to come to work. Our topics include: How and why is business culture important? Are millennials affecting current workplace trends and how? The understanding of loyalty and how the concept has changed over the years. Julie Ann’s thoughts on the SHRM Blog Squad. Useful tips for attending conferences. Connect with Julie Ann: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JASatLNE Website: ht...2018-07-1715 minThrive LouD with Lou DiamondThrive LouD with Lou Diamond124: Julie Ann Sullivan - Learning Never EndsJulie Ann Sullivan speaks from experience. Many people consider her “a revolutionary.” She does not shy away from that title! She believes when people are given a new way of thinking they have a better attitude towards work and life. Julie Ann seeks to bring a more positive and productive environment into every business she visits.  Julie Ann is a full-time speaker, a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a member of the World Laughter Tour, Inc. and the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor.Julie Ann is also an accomplished writer. Her newest book is ti...2018-05-2430 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)The Full Monty Leadership Concept with Dõv BaronDõv Baron has been speaking internationally for over 30 years, he’s the man with a finger on the pulse of the evolving world of NextGen leadership. Dov Baron is a master storyteller! Dõv is the bestselling author of several books, his latest, Fiercely Loyal: How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent. Dõv’s international Leadership & Loyalty podcast is ranked the #1 podcast for Fortune 500 Executives Globally.   In this amazing ½ hour, leadership advisor to the UN, Dõv Baron, shares his many years of working with companies and their corporate culture.  He can see...2018-01-1731 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Your Corporate Podcast - Clear, Concise & Consistent Messaging126 Your Corporate Podcast - Clear, Concise & Consistent Messaging URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/corporate-podcast/   Does your company treat you in the same way you’re expected to treat a customer? Many companies don’t remember that their employees are their best customers. When employees feel valued and enjoy coming to work each day, they will serve your clients, and customers better. Laurie Guest, a previous guest, is turning the show around on host Julie Ann Sullivan and talking about “Your Corporate Podcast.”   Your Corporate Podcast was created to engage, inform and celebrate organizati...2017-11-2932 minCrack the Customer CodeCrack the Customer Code260: Julie Ann Sullivan, Employee AttitudesJeannie and Adam interview podcaster and employee attitudes expert Julie Ann Sullivan live from the NSA Influence 2017 conference. Employee attitudes vs overall success While you may have a solid business strategy and great employees, you may still struggle with engaging your workforce to deliver the best experiences possible. Do your employees WANT to come to work? Even more important: Is their attitude conducive to a healthy and engaging culture? Because policies and and skill sets aside,  a healthy attitude is critical to success in business. “What’s happening with the attitude of their workf...2017-08-0120 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Fire Up Your Brain - Julie “Brain Lady” Anderson095 Fire Up Your Brain - Julie “Brain Lady” Anderson URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/fire-up-your-brain/   Summary Everyone wants to be successful, but how do you do it? Is it a matter of working harder? Getting a good education? Knowing the right people? All of those elements can certainly be helpful, but our guest today points to a more fundamental element to success in life, business, and relationships. I’m happy to introduce our guest, Julie Anderson, also known as the “Brain Lady.” For almost two decades, Julie has been using scien...2017-04-2632 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Increasing Engagement in the Workplace091 Increasing Engagement in the Workplace URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/engagement-in-workplace/   Summary Did you know that by 2020, there will be a shortage of 5 million workers across all industries? This translates to more choices for workers and a greater need for employee engagement. Money is no longer the dominant factor that drives a person’s choice of where to work. How can you help employees be more engaged and create a culture that will help your company thrive both now and in the future? On this episode, you’ll learn practi...2017-03-2911 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Customer Service: Switching the Mindset from Blame to AccountabilityEpisode 83: Customer Service: Switching the Mindset from Blame to Accountability   URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/customer-service-switching-the-mindset-from-blame-to-accountability   Carolyn Kopprasch is the Chief Happiness Officer at Buffer. Julie Ann was absolutely impressed by the level of attentive and meaningful customer service she received at Buffer when undergoing a very unique problem. For reference, this problem took a month to fix, but through that experience Julie Ann has become a lifetime customer of Buffer and their services. What did Carolyn and her team do so, so right, where they were able to turn a fru...2017-02-0133 minMaking Waves at C-Level: Business Tips for Executives, Leaders, and EntrepreneursMaking Waves at C-Level: Business Tips for Executives, Leaders, and EntrepreneursHow to leave your job and follow your dream - with Julie Ann SullivanJulie Ann Sullivan speaks from experience. Many people consider her “a revolutionary.” She does not shy away from that title! She believes when people are given a new way of thinking they have a better attitude towards work and life. Julie Ann seeks to bring a more positive and productive environment into every business she visits. She is an author and a professional member of the National Speakers Association. Julie Ann was a CPA and spent decades involved in the financial services industry. Now speaking full time, she is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and...2017-01-0525 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Learn It, Then Live It - Betsy Allen-Manning and Tonya Spencercommunication, relationships, People Advantage, People Experts   Episode Title: Learn It, Then Live It - Betsy Allen-Manning and Tonya Spencer URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/learn-live-betsy-allen-manning-tonya-spencer   Do you experience too much stress and conflict in your life? Would you like to communicate more easily and effectively with everybody, consistently? If so, listen in to Julie Ann interviewing Betsy Allen-Manning and Tonya Spencer, as they explain how we can “learn it, then live it” on this episode of Mere Mortals Unite.   Known as “The People Experts”, Smart and sassy Texan...2016-12-2131 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Always Do Your BestJulie Ann Sullivan, accountability, peak performance, impression, awareness, clarity,Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements   Episode 061 Always Do Your Best URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/always-do-your-best/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores a super power solution contained in the book, The Four Agreements, by Don Miquel Ruiz. The four agreements are simple, not easy and their impact is deep. This episode looks at the agreement, always do your best.   The concept seems so obvious and simple until you get a true understanding of what tha...2016-09-0605 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Don’t Make AssumptionsJulie Ann Sullivan, decision making, assumptions, communication, relationships, success, Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements, Episode 059 Don’t Make Assumptions URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/dont-make-assumptions/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores a super power solution contained in the book, The Four Agreements, by Don Miquel Ruiz. The four agreements are simple, not easy and their impact is deep. This episode looks at the agreement of Don’t Make Assumptions. When you make assumptions you’re not dealing with a situation in its true...2016-08-3106 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Don’t Take Anything PersonallyJulie Ann Sullivan, accountability, perspective, Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements, decision making,   Episode 056 Don’t Take Anything Personally URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/dont-take-anything-personally/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores a super power solution contained in the book, The Four Agreements, by Don Miquel Ruiz. The four agreements are simple, not easy and their impact is deep. This episode looks at how not to take anything personally.  It’s a painful existence when you take everything personally.  People will offer opinions of you, but the...2016-08-2404 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Be Impeccable With Your WordJulie Ann Sullivan, communication, impact, Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements, Clarity, decision making,   Episode 053 Be Impeccable With Your Word URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/be-impeccable-with-your-word/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores a super power solution contained in the book, The Four Agreements, by Don Miquel Ruiz. The four agreements are simple, not easy and their impact is deep. This episode looks at how to be impeccable with your word. The word impeccable means without sin in Latin. The agreement deals with d...2016-08-1704 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Celebration PowerJulie Ann Sullivan, celebration, motivation, productivity, engagement, goals, relationships   Episode 050 Celebration Power URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/celebration-power/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of celebrating.  Learning how to celebrate even the small stuff, enhances all aspects of your life. In business, celebrating milestones encourages employee engagement. Strategic goals are usually long term. Breaking down goals into smaller steps allows people to celebrate progress instead of waiting years to feel good about their work and participation.  Utilizing this strategy on a per...2016-08-1005 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)If Only...Julie Ann Sullivan, expectations, well-being, accountability, discovery, self-awareness   Episode 047 If Only... URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/if-only/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of shutting down the “IF ONLY” mentality. You can go through life believing if you just had different circumstances, then you could be happy or successful. Or, you can be accountable for how you act, react and feel about the life you are living. You can take responsibility to change what you don’t like and lea...2016-08-0305 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Living in AbundanceAbundance, well-being, relationships, perspective, business, gratitude, awareness   Episode 044  Living in Abundance URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/living-in-abundance/ ‎   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of abundance.  Abundance is an aspect of your life that you can choose.  It is just as useful for your professional life as your personal life.  The knowledge of this super power creates a more positive outlook  in all of your relationships.  The feeling of overflowing fullness can be cultivated.  This enhancement can be accomplished through perspective, gr...2016-07-2806 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Strategic DisengagementBusiness, relationships, success, disengagement, strategic,well-being, health   Episode 042 Strategic Disengagement URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/strategic-disengagement/ ‎   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution strategic disengagement.  In a world where over 200 million emails are sent each day, it’s no wonder that there appears to be no time to relax.  However, the importance of disengaging is a necessity for mental and physical well-being.  Your health directly affects the work you do and the relationships you have.  Your success in business is directly prop...2016-07-2605 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Honor UniqueAwareness, unique, uniqueness, self-discovery, enhance, attributes, qualities   Episode 040: Honor Unique URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/honor-unique/ ‎   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of embracing what makes you different. Like the snowflake, no two of us is alike. You don’t want to run from what makes you unique. Instead, deliberately discover and enhance the many qualities that are your gifts. Once you start to really look for them, more appear. You also become more attuned to finding these attributes in others...2016-07-2206 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Don’t blame me!Accountability, responsibility, blame, personal-power, empowerment, attitude, adversity, choice   Episode 038: Don’t blame me! URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/dont-blame-me/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of responsibility and accountability in place of blame. It’s inefficient and unproductive to blame our parents, our job or our government for whatever troubles we have.  If you give away that type of control over your life, you can’t make choices to create more success and joy.  Take back your power!  It might sting a...2016-07-2005 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)The World’s Gone MADBehavior, educate, tolerance, patience, listening, love, attitude   Episode 036: The World’s Gone MAD URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/worlds-gone-mad/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of dealing with adversity. When the world seems like it’s going MAD, it’s the best time to practice techniques to not add to the chaos.  Acting out like those you may condemn adds to the problems.  To change the atmosphere, you have to rise above and be different.     You’ll discove...2016-07-1805 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Precious TimeTime, acceptance, control, positive, mindset   Episode 034: Precious Time URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/precious-time/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of recognizing the precious gift of time. This gift becomes more visible with age and tragedy, but you can see it now. Listen to four tips on enhancing what you receive out of each moment of time. You only get it once, it’s free but you can’t buy more.   You’ll discover:   Ti...2016-07-1404 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Don’t Worry...BeWorry, habits, trust, control   Episode 032: Don’t Worry...Be URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/dont-worry-be/ ‎   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of learning to not worry. Worry is an aspect of your life that is difficult to quit. You worry so much, up to 2 hours a day, that it becomes a part of your life like breathing.  So why worry? You worry about circumstances you can change or you worry about circumstances where you have no influence. Listen to how to re...2016-07-1205 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Notes to YourselfInfluence, positivity, attitude, self-worth,impact   Episode 030: Notes to Yourself URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/notes-to-yourself/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of creating a fuzzy file.  This file contains complimentary communication from people whose lives you have had a positive influence on.  Self worth is affected in a positive way from this collection.  People from all walks of life can benefit from keeping and referring to a fuzzy file.      You’ll discover:   How to create...2016-07-0806 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Create Your Own RealityCreativity, change, control, adaptability, flexibility, opportunity   Episode 28: Create Your Own Reality URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/create-your-own-reality/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of creating your own reality.  Life takes turns, unexpected changes and you can either lament or adapt. There are ways to continue the journey with a full heart and great success. It’s easier if your perspective is one in which recognizes that aspects that are out of your control are the reason your experience will be uniqu...2016-07-0606 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)The Power of Independenceindependence   Episode 26: The Power of Independence URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/the-power-of-independence/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the power of independence. Like the 4th of July celebrates our independence as a nation, you too can celebrate your independence of thought. Don’t allow yourself to follow a crowd like lemmings into the sea.  Being independent means you educate yourself on your own beliefs. Sometimes that means understanding the other side.   You’ll discover:   How you can create y...2016-07-0105 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)The Power of ChoiceChoice, Decision-making, Attitude, communication, impression, workplace environment URL:     http://www.julieannsullivan.com/the-power-of-choice/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the power of choice. A powerful super power that affects every aspect of your life, from your thoughts to your deeds. You can choose and then choose again as you learn what is the best fit for your life.  In the workplace having choices allows creativity and better relationships.   You’ll discover:   The ripple effect of the choices you make The importance...2016-06-3005 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Really? Always? Never? No One?Communication, perspective, open-mindedness, relationships, vocabulary, hyperbole,   Episode 23: Really?  Always? Never? No One? URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/really-always-never-no-one/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the use of gross exaggerations and how it can alter your intended message. You probably are so used to using words like always and never that you rarely even think about how it is affecting your communication.  Your brains listens to what you say and therefore the use of these words changes how you view any given situation.     2016-06-2804 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Weekends are for ChocolateSelf-care, accountability, rejuvenate, re-energize   Episode 21: Weekends are for Chocolate URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/weekends-are-for-chocolate/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the the importance of taking care of you! In a world where you pack in so much in a day, it is imperative that you find space to cater to your own needs and desires. You deserve to take the time to rejuvenate and re-energize. You become a better human for everyone you interact with.   You’ll discover:  2016-06-2505 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Forgiveness FridayForgiveness, choice, acceptance, letting-go, anger management, perspective,   Episode 20: Forgiveness Friday URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/forgiveness-friday/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the power of forgiveness. It’s a gift you can give yourself for healthier living, physically and emotionally. Forgiving yourself can be the most challenging aspect. The result is a healthier life, mind, body and soul.   You’ll discover:   Forgiveness is a choice Acceptance is not agreement How to practice on little irritants first Why anger c...2016-06-2406 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Gratitude WednesdayGratitude, relationships, employee-engagement, well-being,   Episode 18: Gratitude Wednesday URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/gratitude-wednesday   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the power of gratitude. In everyday life we tend to not take the time to think of all we can be grateful for. It affects our relationships at work and at home.  Research has shown that a little bit of gratitude goes a long way.  It’s a strong catalyst for employee engagement.     You’ll discover:   The relationship...2016-06-2206 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Compliments on MondayRelationships,compliments, self-awareness, happiness, habits   Episode 16:Compliments on Monday URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/compliments-on-monday/ ‎/   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite you’ll discover the importance of Compliments. Compliments make both the giver and receiver feel better about themselves. It’s an easy quick way to start a conversation or share appreciation. Being the recipient can take some work to be open to a positive thought coming your way.       You’ll discover:   The power of giving a compliment How to...2016-06-2005 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Kindness ThursdayKindness, business, stress, employee-relations, culture, management, relationships   Episode 14: Kindness Thursday URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/kindness-thursday/   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite you’ll discover the importance of kindness. Kindness increases success in everyday life both personally and professionally. It is a great deterrent for stress. In business, kindness can create better relationships in your corporate culture at all levels.  All it takes is a little deliberate action.    You’ll discover:   How kindness affects stress When stress impai...2016-06-1604 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Flexibility TuesdayFlexibility, mindset, adaptation, health   Episode 12: Flexibility Tuesday URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/flexible-tuesday/   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite you’ll discover the importance of flexibility. It’s great to be flexible physically. In fact, flexibility improves your muscle structure and makes for strong bones. However, in this episode you’ll discover why flexibility of your thinking will create easier solutions when life doesn’t go according to plan.    You’ll discover:   The benefit of body flexibility The r...2016-06-1406 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Puppies and PodcastsChange, responsibility, overload, prioritize, rediscover, relax     Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, the super power solution is about how to give yourself a break.  Overload is common and frequent.  Enjoy it, learn from it and adjust accordingly.     You’ll discover:   How change can lead to growth The Joy of rediscovery How to handle overload To learn from challenge Take time for you The art of pacing yourself Better ways to prioritize Interview Links & Other Resources  2016-06-1008 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Why Be Grumpy?Attitude, planning, acceptance, choice, self-awareness, celebration     Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, the super power solution is about the Choosing your attitude.  As mere mortals, we sometimes allow life's circumstances to get the better of us.  We have a choice to do something about that.   You’ll discover:   Caring for others can be inconvenient Commonality of days plans going awry The magic of surrender Acceptance is not defeat How to choose to express a different attitude The importance of building self awar...2016-06-0806 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)The Power of ConnectionConnection, loneliness, heart health, choice, helping others,   Episode 6: The Power of Connection URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/the-power-of-connection/   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, the super power solution is about the Power of Connection.  Feeling connected to the world around you enhances all of your senses at every level.     You’ll discover:   Connection can come from being alone or being with others How loneliness and isolation can affect your physical being Research on how heart health is affect...2016-06-0604 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Cheerman of the BoredEpisode 003 Cheerman of the Bored URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/cheerman-of-the-bored-steve-wilson/   Summary   Julie Ann talks with the award-winning psychologist, Joyologist, and Gelotologist, Steve Wilson, Cheerman of the Bored at the World Laughter Tour. He has spent years working in the mental health and well-being field. This launched his career into illuminating and improving the human condition by exploring the psychology of laughter, humor and mirth. Steve promotes strategies for people to do their best; where they enjoy working; where they handle stress with ease; where more gets done, better and f...2016-05-2534 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Mere Mortal? Super Power?Episode 002 Mere Mortal? Super Power? URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/mere-mortal-super-power/ Summary What is Mere Mortals Unite all about? Julie Ann discusses what this show's intention is and defines who's a mere mortal. Super Powers are those we are born with, but have forgotten about, don't know exist or have allowed someone else to take away. We are discussing simple solutions that create big results. It may take some work, but it's worth it.2016-05-2410 minBusinesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)A New BeginningEpisode 001 A New Beginning URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/in-the-beginning/   Summary This episode provides an overview of what Mere Mortals Unite podcast is about.  Joel Boggess and Julie Ann Sullivan sit down to discuss what brought Julie Ann into podcasting.  Since she graduated with a bachelor's degree in developmental psychology, Julie Ann Sullivan became a life-long learner.  Since she was 20 years old she deliberately learned about human behavior every day.   Julie Ann went back to school and got her MBA and CPA license where she became aware of how people...2016-05-0421 minJourney To SuccessJourney To SuccessJulie Ann Sullivan The Attitude EnhancerNapoleon Hill Foundation Certified Instructor and Resilience Expert Tom Cunningham (too tall) interviews Julie Ann Sullivan. Julie Ann works with organizations that want to create a workplace environment where people are productive, engaged and appreciated.    Known as the Attitude Enhancer, Julie Ann is a professional speaker, trainer and advisor.   She is the Founder of Learning Never Ends, a company whose purpose is to create a more positive culture, one person at a time.   She is a Professional member of the National Speakers Association and an accomplished author. Julie Ann’s ultimate goal is to create the Best Place to Work for all i...2015-04-1144 minListen to Best Full Audiobooks in Business, Career Skills Top RatedListen to Best Full Audiobooks in Business, Career Skills Top RatedWork Happier Audiobook by Julie Ann SullivanPlease open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. 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In addition, research shows that happier workplace environments are more...2014-07-161h 06Listen to the Best Full Trial Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentListen to the Best Full Trial Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentWork Happier: Inspiring an Engaged Workplace by Julie Ann SullivanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/217443 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Work Happier: Inspiring an Engaged Workplace Series: Part of The Made for Success Series Author: Julie Ann Sullivan Narrator: Julie Ann Sullivan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 6 minutes Release date: July 16, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.75 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: This recording of the live presentation of 'Work Happier: Inspiring an Engaged Workplace' offers listeners practical methods for achieving a happier environment at work, at home, and at play. All of life is interconnected. 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