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Kayshia Kruger
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Recruiting is No Joke
Why Your 401(k) Might Be the Best Recruiting Tool You’re Not Using
In this special live episode of Recruiting is No Joke, recorded at RecFest 2025 in Nashville, Joel Lalgee brings you raw, unfiltered conversations from the front lines. We go beyond the hype to tackle the real challenges and opportunities facing recruiters and HR leaders today. Joel chats with Nate Taylor from Basic Capital and Casey Timorason from Service Professionals, who reveal how a reimagined 401(k) has become a secret recruiting advantage—helping offers stand out, build loyalty, and transform how companies attract and retain talent. Next, Jennifer Beckman from Long Building Technologies talks about the skilled tr...
2025-10-30
36 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
The Role of Authenticity in Executive Presence with Rachel Burr
In this episode of the Paradigm Shifts podcast, Kayshia and Rachel Burr delve into the concept of authenticity in leadership. They explore how leaders can connect with their true selves, the importance of boundaries, and the role of empathy and executive presence. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-reflection, feedback, and adaptability as leaders grow and face challenges. Rachel shares insights on navigating change, the impact of vulnerability, and actionable steps for leaders to enhance their authenticity and presence. Connect with Rachael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmburr/ Buy/Read her Book: https://butterflygoobook.net/ ...
2025-03-11
35 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Navigating Change: Insights from Nelly Wartoft, a Swedish Technology Entrepreneur
In this episode, Kayshia and Nelly Wartoft discuss the complexities of change management from multiple perspectives: executives, middle managers, and employees. They explore the activation gap in change initiatives, the importance of effective communication, and the role of technology in facilitating change. Nelly shares insights on how to bridge the gap between intention and impact, emphasizing the need for transparency and humanity in leadership. The conversation also addresses the challenges faced by middle managers and the significance of understanding change resistance as a natural response. Takeaways ✨ There is a significant activation gap in change management. ✨ Change fatigue among employees has...
2025-01-14
36 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Crafting Leadership Vision with Imagination with Marianna Lead
In this episode of the Paradigm Shift podcast, Kayshia and Mariana Lead explore the profound impact of imagination and mental rehearsal on leadership effectiveness. They discuss the importance of authenticity, self-awareness, and positive self-talk in shaping a leader's vision and the culture of their organization. Techniques for understanding personal ideas and the role of expectations in team dynamics are also examined, emphasizing the need for trust and respect within teams. The conversation concludes with actionable strategies for harnessing the mind's power to create success and abundance. Takeaways ✨ Imagination is essential for effective leadership. ✨ A clear visi...
2025-01-07
43 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
The Manager's Guide to Coaching for Change with Dr. John Bennett
Dr. John Bennett, author of The Manager's Guide to Coaching for Change, discusses his journey to coaching and the importance of coaching for managers. He emphasizes that coaching is a skill that can be learned and developed, and that managers can use coaching to drive individual and organizational change. He introduces a 6-step coaching process and shares real-world examples of how managers have applied coaching models effectively. He also highlights the ethical considerations of managerial coaching and the need for managers to adapt their coaching approaches to diverse teams and cultures. New Book, The Manager's Guide to...
2024-09-03
51 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Glad We Met: The Art & Science of 1:1 Meetings with Dr. Steven Rogelberg
In this conversation, Dr. Steven Rogelberg discusses the importance of one-on-one meetings between managers and their employees. He emphasizes that these meetings are not for the manager, but for the employees to express their challenges and for the manager to provide support. The outcomes of effective one-on-one meetings include increased employee engagement, better team alignment, greater retention, and improved time management. Dr. Rogelberg suggests that the optimal frequency for these meetings is every week or every other week. He also highlights the importance of creating a diverse and personalized agenda for each meeting and allowing the employee to drive...
2024-08-06
33 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Reaching the Top: Navigating the Emptiness and Redefining Purpose with Carmen Johnson
Summary In this conversation, Kayshia and Carmen Johnson discuss the quest for success and the unexpected consequences that come with achieving significant goals. Carmen shares her personal experience of feeling empty and unfulfilled after reaching her career goal of becoming a CFO. She realizes that she had neglected other aspects of her life, such as her family and personal relationships. Carmen goes through a process of self-reflection and reevaluates her goals and priorities, ultimately creating a personal vision centered around empowering and equipping others. She also breaks the cycle of her upbringing and focuses on...
2024-07-11
51 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
The Coach Approach
In this episode, Kayshia Kruger discusses the role of a manager as a coach in an organization. She differentiates between a manager, mentor, consultant, and coach, highlighting their distinct functions. She emphasizes the importance of managers adopting a coaching mindset to foster trust, open communication, and employee engagement. She outlines essential skills for effective coaching, including active listening, powerful questioning, empathy, and providing constructive feedback. Kayshia also provides practical tips for integrating coaching into everyday interactions, such as regular one-on-one meetings, encouraging self-reflection, fostering a culture of continuous feedback, using development plans, and celebrating wins and learning from failures. Take...
2024-06-25
21 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
The Revolution of Work: F*ck the Patriarchy and the Workplace it Built with Anessa Fike
Summary In this conversation, Anessa Fike discusses her book 'Revolution of Work' and the need to challenge patriarchal systems and structures in the workplace. She shares her inspiration for writing the book and highlights the current challenges in the labor market, including the impact of COVID-19 and the presence of five generations in the workforce. Fike emphasizes the importance of skills-based approaches and creating a more level playing field in organizations. She also addresses the impact of patriarchal norms on employees, particularly women and marginalized groups, and offers strategies for dismantling these norms and building more equitable and inclusive...
2024-06-11
43 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Delivering Brain Friendly Feedback
The conversation explores the impact of feedback on the brain and how to make feedback sessions more productive. It discusses the role of the amygdala in hijacking the brain's rational center during stressful encounters, making it difficult to process constructive criticism. The case study of Adobe is highlighted, showcasing their transition from annual performance reviews to frequent informal conversations about feedback and personal development. The success of this approach is supported by research showing increased employee engagement and decreased turnover. The conversation also introduces neuroscience-backed strategies for effective feedback, such as regular real-time feedback, scheduling sessions promptly, and reinforcing...
2024-05-28
12 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
She Leads, She Nurtures: Unveiling the Superpowers of Women Leaders with Anita Anthonj
The conversation explores the challenges of balancing parenthood and leadership, strategies for maintaining balance, the future of the workplace, supporting women in leadership, the role of mentorship, and lessons from entrepreneurship and parenthood. Takeaways Balancing parenthood and leadership requires strategies such as time blocking and creating a physical environment that aligns with goals. Flexible work hours and supportive company cultures are important for parents to thrive in the workplace. Companies should encourage mentorship and provide opportunities for women to pursue leadership roles. Expressing gratitude and reaching out to mentors can have a positive impact on both...
2024-05-14
38 min
L&D Disrupt
L&D Playbook: Becoming A Skills-Based Organisation With ORC’s Kayshia Kruger | L&D Disrupt | Episode 66
More than 1 billion people need to be reskilled by 2030, so adopting a skills-first L&D approach is crucial (WEF). With ORC leading the charge and building a skills framework that’s driving development, we asked if they’d be open to sharing the playbook. Kayshia Kruger, Director of Organization Development, answered the call and shares her process with you in this episode. Expect to learn why skills means starting small, who needs to be involved, the power of removing friction, and much more. Timestamps 0...
2024-05-08
36 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
How to Use EFT Tapping to Transform Workplace Stress
EFT tapping is a straightforward and effective strategy to combat stress and enhance resilience and wellbeing in the workplace. Leaders have a responsibility to manage their own stress and model healthy emotional regulation for their teams. Incorporating EFT into daily work involves identifying the issue to focus on, rating the intensity of the feeling, and applying EFT tapping. Practicing EFT for one week can lead to reduced stress levels and a more resilient, focused, and innovative self. Guided EFT sessions are available on YouTube for specific challenges. Takeaways ✨ EFT tapping is a powerful tool for st...
2024-04-30
09 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Actualized Teamwork: Unlocking the Culture Code for Optimal Performance
In this episode, Will Sparks discusses his new book, 'Actualized Teamwork: Unlocking the Culture Code for Optimal Performance,' which focuses on team actualization and the impact of leaders on team culture. He emphasizes the importance of leaders acknowledging their shadows and the impact they have on the team. The journey towards team actualization begins with awareness, acknowledgement, and assimilation of the team's culture. Sparks introduces the concept of the Actualized Team Profile (ATP) framework, which helps individuals understand their unique styles and shadows and their impact on team culture. He also discusses the different types of team cultures...
2024-04-16
58 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
The Hidden Side of Passion: Navigating Burnout for the Overfunctioner
In this solo episode of the Paradigm Shifts podcast, Kayshia discusses the hidden side of burnout for passionate professionals. She shares her personal experience with burnout and the signs she noticed, such as longer workdays and a loss of creativity. Kayshia emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-care in addressing burnout, including setting boundaries, prioritizing rest and support, and practicing activities that rejuvenate you. She also explains the science behind burnout, highlighting the impact on cortisol and dopamine levels in the brain. Kayshia concludes with a challenge for listeners to engage in a non-work-related passion project and document its...
2024-04-02
21 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
The Journey from Individual Contributor to Management with Chris Gere
Transitioning from an individual contributor to management can be a challenging experience. Common challenges could be learning to delegate tasks effectively, managing a team's performance, and adapting to a new set of responsibilities and expectations - just to name a few.On this week’s episode, Chris Gere walks us through his journey along this transition and how important it is to seek support and guidance from mentors, peers, and supervisors to help navigate this transition successfully.If you’ve recently transitioned to a manager position or are on your way, you don’t want to mis...
2023-06-13
44 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Using the 5P Change Model to Create Mindful Change with Terrie Reeves
Mindful change is the intentional and conscious process of implementing changes in a way that prioritizes the well-being and engagement of employees. Adapting to change in a mindful way involves being aware of the impact of change on individuals and teams, fostering open communication, and supporting new ways of working.On this week’s episode, Terrie Reeves, walks us through her innovative 5P Change Model used to guide individuals, teams, and organizations through the change process using mindfulness techniques.Guest IntroTerrie is a social scientist and Founder of Empower Health America, a re...
2023-06-06
49 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Blasé 2 ABLAZE: How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion and Purpose with Tim Buwick
How do you respond to personal or professional setbacks? Do you create purpose from your passion or do you allow the circumstances to dictate where you’ll land? We are in control of how we respond to unfortunate circumstances and we have the ability to create the life we want to live. On this week’s episode, Tim Buwick shares with us his M5 Method of Self-Discovery, a systematic process to help you overcome obstacles. If you’ve ever felt stuck, tune into this episode and let us know what you think!Guest Info
2023-05-30
58 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
A Story of Resilience in Life and Work with Robin Gargano
Resilience in the workplace refers to an employee's ability to adapt and bounce back from setbacks, adapt to change, and perform well under stress. Building resiliency in employees can lead to better job performance, improved job satisfaction, and a healthier work environment.On this week’s episode, I was fortunate enough to chat with Robin Gargano and learn about her story of great resilience. In her story, she shares what it looks like to face extreme adversity over and over again with grit and transform pain into power. We tie in her expert knowledge on the science of...
2023-05-23
51 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Well-Being and Inclusivity at Work with Cassandra Corona
Well-being, psychological safety, and inclusivity are important factors in creating a positive and productive workplace. Prioritizing employee well-being can lead to increased job satisfaction and reduced employee turnover. Psychological safety allows for open communication and the sharing of diverse perspectives and ideas. Inclusivity ensures that all employees feel valued and respected, which can improve team collaboration and creativity.On this week’s episode, Cassandra Corona shares her experience with organizations focusing on well-being, psychological safety, and inclusion and belonging in the workplace for better engagement and retention. Guest InfoC...
2023-05-16
42 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
How to Build A Vibrant Culture with Nicole Greer
Building a vibrant culture requires intentional effort and a commitment to creating an environment where individuals feel valued, supported, and engaged. On this week’s episode, Nicole Greer shares with us how we can build vibrant cultures to retain, engage, and attract talent. Some key steps to building a vibrant culture include clearly defining and communicating values, fostering open communication and collaboration, encouraging creativity and innovation, recognizing and celebrating achievements, and investing in employee development and wellbeing.Guest IntroAs principal coach and CEO of Build a Vibrant CultureTM, Nicole Greer hel...
2023-05-09
51 min
Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast
Leadership & Behavioral Science | Kayshia Kruger
How can leaders create positive changes in the workplace using behavioral science? Kayshia Kruger, organization development practitioner and executive coach, is here to share her expertise. She’ll cover:Why leadership is a verbThe meaning of psychological safetyHow to have difficult conversationsThe boundaries effective leaders implementWhy rest is productiveAnd more
2023-04-26
43 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Heart-Centric Leadership with Dr. Mike Watson
Heart-centric leadership is a leadership approach that emphasizes the importance of leading with empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence. It involves focusing on building strong relationships and connections with team members, understanding their needs and motivations, and creating a positive work culture that fosters trust and collaboration. On this week’s episode, Dr. Mike Watson shares his research and lived experience as a heart-centric leader. Guest InfoOn this week’s episode we chat with Dr. Mike Watson who is a leadership professional and an expert on leadership and we chat all about his heart...
2023-04-25
46 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Transforming Teams Through Transparency & Vulnerability with Kim Curley
Leaders, want to make vulnerability your superpower to transform your teams? Start by embracing your own vulnerabilities and being willing to share them with others. When you do this, you build deeper connections with people and create a sense of trust and empathy. Recognize that vulnerability is not a weakness, but rather a strength that allows you to fully show up and be authentic.On this week’s episode, Kim Curley shares her wisdom on how vulnerability can transform teams. She shares how powerful self-compassion, empathy, and transparency are hallmark traits of effective leaders. 🔔 If you en...
2023-04-18
38 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
How to Build A Learning Ecosystem with Nelson Sivalingam
Building a learning ecosystem is an intentional and strategic process organizations want to consider, especially with an aging workforce and an emphasis on retaining talent in a scarce market. Nelson Sivalingam, CEO of HowNow, walks us through what a learning ecosystem is and best practices for how to build one leveraging technology such as HowNow. Guest Info Nelson Sivalingam is the CEO and Co-founder of HowNow, the learning experience platform making learning a part of everyday work, supporting scale-up companies including Depop, Vanmoof, and Checkout.com, and global enterprises like Mercer, Sanofi, and Investec.
2023-04-11
48 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Where We Get Stuck When Building Mentor Programs with Stacy Cassio
Did you know that mentorship and sponsorship can be key drivers of success in your career? 🚀 By having a mentor or sponsor, you gain access to valuable guidance, support, and opportunities that can help you reach your goals.➡️ On this week's episode, we got to explore the importance of these vital relationships at work and how to make the most of them. Don't miss out on this informative discussion with Stacy Cassio!GUEST INFOStacy Cassio is the Founder & CEO of the Pink Mentor Network. Stacy understands the importance of mentorship because her own career...
2023-04-04
49 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
The Role Assessments Play In Creating Self Awareness with Jane Williams
Self-assessments can play a significant role in creating self-awareness by allowing you to reflect on your strengths, weaknesses, and values. By taking stock of your skills and personality traits, you can gain a better understanding of yourself and your potential areas for growth. As the saying goes, “Wherever you go, there you are.”On this week’s episode, we chat with Jane Williams about various tools like the Actualized Leader Profile, the Workplace Big 5, HBDI, Values Profile, the Conflict Mode Instrument and more as a way to become more self-aware as an individual.Guest Info
2023-03-28
30 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
5 Core Communication Skills Managers Need to Drive Change with Paola Gea
What role does communication play in driving organizational change? They are inextricably linked. Without communication, successful change is not possible and managing change can be challenging for any organization. We can rely, though, on the science behind change to better understand how to leverage communication for the most effective change to occur. On this week’s episode, Paola Pascual, shares the science behind her research on communication skills managers need to drive change efficiently and effectively. We chat all about transparency, participation, meaningful communication, and two more core communication skills. If you are struggling to dr...
2023-03-21
37 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
How Managers Can Leverage the Neuroscience of Engagement in the Workplace with Don Rheem
A study by Gallup estimated about 70% of the factors that influence employee engagement are owned by managers. Under each manager exists a micro-culture that has a significant impact on an employee’s daily behavior. It’s the managers responsibility then to create conditions where people look forward to coming to work, yet here’s the challenging part….. managers’ haven’t been taught how to do it.In this week’s episode, we learn from CEO of E3 Solutions, Don Rheem, about the importance of leveraging neuroscience to drive employee engagement, as well as the criticality of upskilling managers with...
2023-03-14
46 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Breaking Down Siloed Cultures for the Ultimate Success with Scott Avey
Siloed cultures in an organization are those in which individual departments, teams, or divisions operate in isolation from one another. Siloes can lead to a lack of collaboration, communication, and integration between different parts of the organization, resulting in a lack of overall cohesion and effectiveness.On this week’s episode, we chat with Scott Avey on how to break down stubborn siloed cultures within an organization to create a stronger, more unified team. It takes a lot of effort and commitment on the part of everyone involved, but the end results can be truly rewarding. ...
2023-03-07
47 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Getting Into A Flow State for Peak Performance with Alex Wisch
Achieving a flow state for peak performance is an incredibly rewarding experience. It's a state of intense focus and concentration that allows you to work through challenging tasks with ease and efficiency. To achieve this state, there are routine practices you need to consider. On this week’s episode, Alex Wisch shares his story around mental health and his experience moving into a flow state. He walks us through how to achieve a flow state, helps us understand the flow cycle, and his tips on maintaining a flow state for peak performance. If you consistently feel...
2023-02-28
47 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
The Future of Organization Development (OD) with Alan Landers
Organization Development (OD) surfaced in the 1930’s through human relation studies and focuses on improving organizational effectiveness through the use of data-driven strategies and interventions. As organizations continue to change and evolve, so should the science behind it!In this week’s episode, Alan Landers walks us through the past, present, and future state of OD. What does the future hold for OD practitioners? We’ll give you a hint.. It has to do with AI. AI has the potential to enhance employee training and development, as well as help with forecasting and predictive analytics. As AI...
2023-02-21
1h 04
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Building Trust on Virtual or Hybrid Teams with Beth Harrelson
Building trust on teams requires real work. In fact, high performing teams require trust in order to produce top results. This is especially true in a virtual or hybrid environment where only about 14% of how we communicate is through words. Think about how much information we miss in virtual environments and how impactful that is to building trust on your teams.On this week’s episode, Beth Harrelson walks us through how to build trust on teams, the signs that trust does exist, and what happens to a team when trust is eroded. If...
2023-02-14
32 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Making Data Informed HR Decisions Using People Analytics with Zach Stinebaugh
How can you leverage people data in your organization to answer major questions around retention, engagement, and hiring? People analytics is a powerful tool that allows organizations to make data-driven decisions about their workforce. It can help organizations better understand their employees, identify areas of improvement, and maximize the potential of their workforce.Decision-making is already difficult. On this week’s episode, Zach shares how getting ahead of the issues you may be facing using people analytics to become more proactive and less reactive is an incredible advantage, if you know where to look....
2023-02-07
38 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Embracing Resistance to Change: A Paradoxical Approach with Dr. Jim Maddox
Everyone’s capacity for change is different. It’s a natural human reaction to resist change that is sudden, unexpected, or perceived as an obstacle. On this week’s episode, Dr. Jim Maddox suggests that hidden within that resistance to change is potential value and clues to helping people - and ultimately organizations - move through it more easily. If you’re undergoing personal and difficult change, this episode will help you think about change from a different lens. If you’re a leader, change agent, or OD practitioner, this episode will shine a light on how to better...
2023-01-31
49 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
How Situational Awareness Can Lead to Self Awareness with Byron Rodgers
What does self awareness have to do with situational awareness? In a world where situational awareness appears to be more and more critical, I had to ask a service-centered Executive Protection Agent who has conducted private security operations in over 60 countries, what self awareness can be gained from being situationally aware.In this week’s episode, Byron Rodgers takes us on some interesting turns with moments of seriousness and lightheartedness. We talk about Byron’s four steps to civilian safety: 1. Context, 2. Tactical Positioning, 3. Rolling Risk Assessment, and 4. Have a Plan.Both situational awareness and self-awareness are i...
2023-01-24
40 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Develop Your Leadership Skills with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Master Keith Olson and Mike Streicher
This week’s episode is really special and might surprise you! I got the opportunity to chat with not one, but two guests on a topic that is personal and meaningful to me: brazilian jiu jitsu. Both of these guests have incredible stories about their journeys into martial arts. We chat about the leadership lessons and skills that they have learned through the art of brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ). How can what you learn on the mats translate into the workplace and beyond? You’d be surprised to hear that effective leadership characteristics such as communication, humility, and e...
2023-01-17
47 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
How to Create A Winning Compensation Philosophy with Chad Atwell
“A WorldatWork study found that while 92 percent of companies surveyed have a formal compensation philosophy, only 63 percent have it in writing. More importantly, 53 percent of the companies surveyed indicate that most employees don’t understand their company’s compensation philosophy.” Where does your organization fall? Today’s compensation practices are evolving at an unprecedented pace with new laws requiring organizations to provide pay transparency in certain states. On this week’s episode, we chat with Chad Atwell, a leading compensation expert within Lattice Advisory Services, to uncover the benefits of having a compensation philosophy, the three components that make a p...
2023-01-10
33 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Let's talk about survey fatigue and functional diversity in the workplace with Dr. Bonnie Green
When an organization fails to recognize and appreciate the importance of functional diversity in the workplace, it can lead to the inability to innovate, drive sales, and improve marketing. Does your organizational culture assume innocence or guilt? Competence or incompetence?On this week’s episode, Dr. Bonnie Green shares how to establish an environment that understands the value of functional diversity, as well as what lessons we can learn from NASA’s failed Challenger launch in 1986 relating to the acceptance of diversity of thought. Not only do we chat about lessons learned, we get to the...
2023-01-03
56 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Manager as Coach: The Role Managers Can and Should Play in the Workplace with Dr. John Bennett
What’s usually the single largest line item on an organizations’ operating budget? More often than not, it’s their people. People likely make up anywhere between 40-80% of an operating budget, depending on the organization. Upskilling your managers to be effective coaches allows you to invest in the people who make things happen. Manager-as-coach is a role managers can and should play in the workplace because effective coaching can mean the difference between keeping your employees stuck or empowering them to come up with their own solutions to challenges. On this week’s episode, Dr. John Bennett...
2022-12-27
45 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Harness the Power of Mentoring with Eric Rogell
As workforces age, the opportunity to transfer invaluable knowledge to younger generations is critical for organizations. Where organizations may miss the mark is they either do not have a formal mentorship program to support an effective knowledge sharing strategy, or they do not have a mentorship program with a framework for guiding effective mentorship.On this week’s episode, Eric Rogell shares what’s missing from mentorship programs today, and the value of passing down our most important knowledge - lessons learned - no matter how cringe-worthy they are. Stay tuned to the end for Eric to shar...
2022-12-20
50 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
How to Assess for Cultural Fit in the Hiring Process with Marc Prine, Ph.D.
You can say it's an employees' market, not an employers' market. Hiring the right people for the right roles can come at a cost if not done well. Missing the mark on cultural fit during the hiring process not only impacts the organizations' culture in the long-run, but also the organizations' ability to retain those employees. What do you do to attract the right candidates? How do you assess cultural fit? How do you retain people after you bring them in? What else in the organization requires investment for growth and retention? These are all questions asked and answered...
2022-12-13
38 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Build Your Capacity to Change: An Interpersonal Perspective with Michael Diettrich-Chastain
Change is hard, and often, within businesses, it’s spoken about as something that happens at an organizational level.. but change doesn’t happen on a system-wide level until it happens at the individual level. One person at a time must get behind change in order for the change effort’s success to be realized. What are the barriers to change we experience in the workplace? How can we best overcome these barriers? In this episode, Michael hones in on the seven factors of effective change making from a personal perspective. Using his book Changes, we discuss how you can bu...
2022-12-06
41 min
Describe Your World
Paradigm Shifts, Jiu Jitsu, Ravenclaw, Solitude, & Podcasting ft. Kayshia Kruger
In this episode of the Describe Your World Podcast, Kayshia and I discuss the process of personal growth through overcoming challenges, hobbies and interests, podcasting, and purpose. Kayshia embraces her inner Ravenclaw and provides valuable nuggets about mental health, inner peace, productivity, and growth. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Describe Your World Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCrlVmQPVMfaO8a0yHqwmlUA Please consider leaving a like, a comment, and share the podcast as well. Your support is greatly appreciated! ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ✔ Please support Kayshia in all of her endeavors! ► https://paradigmshiftspodcast.buzzsprout.com...
2022-12-01
1h 16
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
How to Diagnose Your Biggest Time Management Challenges with Mckendree Hickory
When asking your colleagues or employees in the workplace, “how are you?,” do you often get the response "Busy"? This response can feel overplayed and simply not helpful - we’re all guilty of it. In this episode, Mckendree Hickory, chats with us about techniques we can use to “deblur” words like “busy,” “good,” “fine,” for a more helpful interaction. Mckendree also walks us through various techniques we can use to diagnose our biggest time management challenges, learn how to orient oour day around the most important things, and shares best practices for solving prioritization and productivity concerns.Guest InfoMcK...
2022-11-29
41 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Manage Your Leadership Shadow.. So It Doesn't Manage You with Dr. Will Sparks
How do great leaders actualize their highest potential? Self-awareness is foundational for both leadership effectiveness and personal growth. As famed Swiss psychologist Carl Jung once said, “We don’t become enlightened by pretending to be perfect. Instead, we step into our brightest light and highest potential when we dare to face our shadow in the darkness.” In this episode, Dr. William Sparks, walks us through his leadership assessment tool and framework for better understanding our dominant motive needs. He’ll also walk us through some ways to manage our leadership shadows so they don’t manage us. Tune in to the very...
2022-11-29
46 min
Chatting About Change with Dr. Jim Maddox
Organization Development in action at a small for-profit organization: Building engagement and leadership from the ground-up.
My guest this episode is Kayshia Kruger, who is the organization development director for a small organization in North Carolina. She shares how she has created, from the ground up, the organization development function in her organization of about 300 employees. We discuss some of the interesting projects she is engaged in currently such as employee engagement, learning & development, leadership development, and change management. A fascinating aspect of her role is how progressive her organization has been in terms of leveraging Organization Development. She also shares how the Organization Development function is a completely separate function and is not part of t...
2022-08-23
25 min
Paradigm Shifts Podcast
Narcissism in the C-Suite with Erika Weed
There's a noticeable uptick in the use of narcissism across social media to describe people in our personal and professional lives. In this episode, Erika Weed, dives deep into her dissertation research as a Doctoral candidate around how narcissistic traits show up in leadership, the impacts, and the benefits of narcissistic leadership to organizations. She'll explain how to effectively manage work relationships with those who are higher in narcissistic traits and describe how organizations can support these leaders for the success of the leader and the organization. Tune in to the very end for Erika's take on her most r...
2022-08-20
40 min