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Two Booked Up TBU#56: What Motivates Us? Drive by Daniel PinkRowena and Shelley delve into the insightful book "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel Pink, one of Shelley’s favourite books!Shelley reflects on how the book's message about motivation, centred on autonomy, mastery, and purpose, has left a lasting impact since its publication in 2009. Together, Rowena and Shelley then explore the relevance of these concepts in the modern world, especially in the context of our professional and personal lives. Join them as they uncover the profound implications of autonomy, mastery, and purpose and discover how thes...

2024-10-1543 min

Two Booked Up TBU#54: Defining success in the second phase of life, From Strength to Strength by Arthur C BrooksIn this new episode of Two Booked Up, Rowena and Shelley discuss Arthur C. Brooks's bestseller, "From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life." Once again, Shelley dons the interviewer’s hat, and Rowena is in the hot seat. Together, they discuss the book's focus on finding true happiness and satisfaction as we navigate the second half of life, emphasising the importance of shifting our focus from the relentless pursuit of success to building a life rich in relationships, meaning, and contentment. While the book is p...

2024-09-1636 min

Two Booked Up TBU#53: Organising your KIDS' books (with Lazy Genius Kitchen inspiration)In this new Two Booked Up podcast episode, Rowena and Shelley discuss the challenging task of organizing kids' books. Shelley, a homeschooling mom and our resident expert in this field shares her insights into managing a home filled with books.They introduce the Lazy Genius Process from The Lazy Genius Kitchen, focusing on five key steps: prioritise, essentialize, organize, personalize, and systemize. This practical process is applicable not only to parents but also to anyone looking to tackle a project.Despite their different locations (Sydney, Australia, and Joburg, South Africa) and their children...

2024-08-3135 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 577 YMC: Embarking on the Path to Cultural Mastery with CPCCEmbarking on the Path to Cultural Mastery with CPCC Begin your ascent to leadership excellence with the Certified Professional Culture Curator Program. Shelley D. Smith guides you through the first crucial steps towards building a culture that breeds success. 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Understand the foundational steps of the CPCC journey. - Discover how a strong culture is the cornerstone of every successful organization. - Learn the initial strategies that set the stage for lasting cultural transformation. 🌟 About CPCC: CPCC is your first step towards cultural mastery, providing the knowledge and tools to create an environment where both e...

2024-08-0801 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 588 YMC: What Does A Culture Curator Do?Revolutionize Your Business with Culture - Watch Now Discover the transformative role of a Culture Curator and the profound impact it has on a company's success. Unleash the power of Culture Curators to revolutionize your business. Join Shelley D. Smith on an exciting journey as she unveils essential strategies for driving organizational success. Tap into the expertise of this seasoned Culture Curator and Advisor to elevate your approach and achieve greatness. 🚀 Why Watch? - Unlock the secrets of elite Culture Curators and become a master strategist. - Gain invaluable leadership insights that will make you stand out from the cro...

2024-08-0602 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 587 YMC: Mastering Organizational Success with Culture CuratorsMastering Organizational Success with Culture Curators - Watch Now Step into the future of leadership alongside Shelley D. Smith! Unlock the secrets to organizational success as we delve into the groundbreaking strategies of Culture Curators. This exclusive video provides a captivating glimpse into the transformative practices that are reshaping the business landscape. Don't miss out! 🚀 Why Watch? - Discover the cutting-edge techniques driving the new era of organizational success. - Elevate your business strategy with the wisdom of expert Culture Curators. - Connect how strategic culture curation is pivotal to modern business achievements. 🌟 About CPCC: CPCC goes beyond being a mere...

2024-08-0103 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 586 YMC: Drive Business Success Through Enhanced Company CultureDrive Success Through Enhanced Company Culture Take your business to new heights and unlock its full potential by becoming a master of company culture. Join Shelley D. Smith as she reveals the secret to dynamic business turnarounds - a robust culture that serves as the cornerstone of success. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your organization from the inside out and unleash its true power! 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Discover the transformative power of a positive company culture. - Learn how to create a culture that fosters innovation and drives success. - See real-world examples of how cul...

2024-07-3003 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 585 YMC: How to Spot the Hidden Red Flags in Your Business CultureSpot the Hidden Red Flags in Your Business Culture Don't let subtle signs of cultural struggles undermine your business. Join Shelley D. Smith as she illuminates the red flags that could be quietly hindering your success. This critical video is a must-watch for leaders who are serious about maintaining a healthy, productive work environment. 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Uncover and conquer the hidden challenges lurking within your business culture. - Discover proactive measures to ward off potential setbacks and stay ahead of the game. - Arm yourself with the knowledge to cultivate a resilient and thriving organizational cli...

2024-07-2501 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 584 YMC: Catalyze Growth by Investing in Your Company CultureCatalyze Growth by Investing in Your Company Culture Unleash the power of investing in company culture! It's not just good practice; it's a strategic move for growth. Join Shelley D. Smith as she unveils the secret weapon of a robust culture in the modern business world. Discover how to leverage this asset for a competitive edge and sustainable success. Let's dive in! 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Understand the ROI of investing in company culture. - Learn strategies to foster a culture that drives growth and innovation. - Witness how a strong culture translates to tangible business results. 🌟 About...

2024-07-2302 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 583 YMC: Enhance Customer Experiences Through Positive CultureEnhance Customer Experiences Through Positive Culture Unlock the secret to outstanding customer satisfaction with Shelley D. Smith by fostering a positive company culture. See firsthand how internal culture improvements can create ripple effects, leading to enhanced customer experiences and loyalty. 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Learn the direct impact of a positive work environment on customer satisfaction. - Uncover strategies for cultivating a culture that customers love. - Translate employee engagement into exceptional service. 🌟 About CPCC: The CPCC program offers you the tools to create a company culture that not only supports your team but also delights your custom...

2024-07-1802 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 582 YMC:Break Through Organizational ResistanceBreak Through Organizational Resistance Overcome the hurdles to your company's growth with Shelley D. Smith's expertise. Discover the secrets of harnessing the immense power of culture to successfully navigate and conquer organizational resistance. Get ready to unlock your company's full potential! 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Equip yourself with the tools to identify and dismantle resistance within your team. - Gain strategic insights to foster a culture of adaptability and innovation. - Understand the psychology behind resistance and how to address it head-on. 🌟 About CPCC: The Certified Professional Curator (CPCC) program isn't just about overcoming resistance; it's about transf...

2024-07-1601 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 581 YMC: Strategically Aligning New Hires With Your CultureStrategically Align New Hires With Your Culture Integrate new talent seamlessly into your business ethos with Shelley D. Smith's proven strategies. This essential viewing details how aligning new hires with your company culture is a crucial step for enhancing employee retention and building a unified team. 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Implement effective strategies for aligning new hires with your corporate culture. - Boost employee retention through cultural cohesion. - Understand the importance of cultural fit for long-term organizational success. 🌟 About CPCC: The Certified Professional Culture Curator (CPCC) program provides the blueprint for cultural integration, helping you to not on...

2024-07-1103 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 580 YMC: Navigating the Impact of Leadership on Company CultureNavigating the Impact of Leadership on Company Culture Discover with Shelley D. Smith how leadership styles directly influence company culture and the synergy of your team. This video is crucial for leaders who want to cultivate a positive and productive workplace. 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Uncover how leadership directly shapes company culture. - Learn actionable strategies to enhance team synergy and communication. - Realize the subtle effects of leadership on daily operations and overall morale. 🌟 About CPCC: CPCC doesn't just educate; it transforms leaders into culture champions who understand the nuanced dynamics of their teams and how to gui...

2024-07-0901 min

Two Booked Up TBU#49: Fan Fave Revisited: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen RubinIn this episode, as Rowena and Shelley gear up for season four, they revisit a fan favourite and one of their most referenced books and episodes: Gretchen Rubin's The Four Tendencies. This book has been a game changer for both of them—in the way they run their businesses, understand themselves, and even interpret the books and ideas discussed on this podcast!Are you like Rowena, self-directed and on top of deadlines but uneasy with changes? Or are you more like Shelley, spontaneous and bold but struggle with schedules and rules?A...

2024-07-0830 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 579 YMC: Redefining Change Management with Culture-First StrategiesRedefining Change Management with Culture-First Strategies Step beyond conventional methods and discover the groundbreaking approach to change management with Shelley D. Smith. This video will introduce you to innovative techniques from the Certified Professional Culture Curator Program that prioritize cultural insights for organizational transformation. 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Explore beyond traditional change management to strategies that truly resonate. - Learn how a culture-first approach can lead to more effective and sustainable change. - Gain insights into the CPCC program's unique methodologies that redefine change management. 🌟 About CPCC: CPCC is an advanced program offering a new paradigm in change...

2024-07-0201 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 578 YMC: Driving Financial Success with Innovative Culture ShiftsDriving Financial Success with Innovative Culture Shifts Transform your company's financial trajectory by integrating innovative culture shifts. Shelley D. Smith illuminates how strategic cultural changes can significantly enhance your bottom line. Get ready to reshape your organizational landscape for the better. 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Grasp how cultural innovation leads to financial success. - Adopt culture shifts that positively impact your bottom line. - Learn to implement cultural strategies that drive profitability and growth. 🌟 About CPCC: The Certified Professional Culture Curator (CPCC) program provides the roadmap to aligning your cultural initiatives with business success, ensuring that every shift...

2024-07-0200 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 576 YMC: Leveraging the CPCC Program for Cultural ExcellenceLeveraging the CPCC Program for Cultural Excellence Unlock the full potential of your organization with the Certified Professional Culture Curator Program. Shelley D. Smith provides the key to thriving in any business landscape through cultural mastery with CPCC. 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Learn the strategic advantage the CPCC Program offers your business. - Discover how to unlock cultural success regardless of industry or company size. - Tap into the transformative power of culture to drive organizational excellence. 🌟 About CPCC: CPCC equips you with the insights and tools to foster a thriving workplace culture, offering bespoke solutions that cater...

2024-06-2701 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 575 YMC: Maximizing Outcomes with the CPCC ProgramMaximizing Outcomes with the CPCC Program - Watch Now Unlock tangible results with the Certified Professional Culture Curator Program! Join Shelley D. Smith as she unveils the power of CPCC in driving meaningful and profitable outcomes for your organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity! 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Discover the results-driven approach of the CPCC Program. - Learn how to implement strategies that lead to significant and profitable change. - See real-world examples of the impact CPCC has on organizations. 🌟 About CPCC: The CPCC program is a proven pathway to not just change, but meaningful progress that r...

2024-06-2501 min

Two Booked Up TBU#48: Why start with why? (And how to do it without the overwhelm!)️ Shelley shares a few spicy takes in her discussion with Rowena about the classic business book, Start with Why by Simon Sinek. Rowena is in the interviewer’s chair this time and Shelley’s mission is to fast-forward you to the best parts of Start with Why, while calling out a few other parts that left her frowning. It’s a pivotal book, but it’s also a bit dated and limited in its examples, so Shelley and Rowena extend the conversation, taking some of the big ideas in the book and talking about how y...

2024-06-2536 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 574 YMC:How to Secure Lasting Cultural EnhancementsHow to Secure Lasting Cultural Enhancements Foster sustainable cultural advancement in your organization with the CPCC program's enduring strategies. Join Shelley D. Smith as she guides you through creating lasting changes that resonate with every level of your company. 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Uncover the secrets to sustaining cultural improvements. - Explore methods to ensure the CPCC program's results endure. - Transform your company culture with strategies that last. 🌟 About CPCC: CPCC is your blueprint for cultural longevity, ensuring the positive changes you make today continue to benefit your organization for years to come. 🔥 Take Action: Unleash the full...

2024-06-2001 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 573 YMC: How to Integrate CPCC With Your Existing HR TeamHow to Integrate CPCC With Your Existing HR Team Uncover the art of seamlessly blending CPCC methodologies with your current HR efforts, igniting organizational health and boosting employee engagement. Join Shelley D. Smith as she unravels the powerful synergy between strategic culture curation and human resources. Get ready to be inspired! 🚀 Why You Need to Watch: - Supercharge HR initiatives with CPCC insights! - Foster a robust organizational culture through HR collaboration. - Unlock the power of CPCC integration in your HR practices with practical tips! 🌟 About CPCC: The CPCC program takes a one-of-a-kind approach that not only complements tradit...

2024-06-1801 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 572 YMC:Embracing the Digital Shift with CPCCEmbracing the Digital Shift with CPCC Absolutely! The CPCC program is specifically crafted to excel in the digital age, guaranteeing that your team stays agile and connected, no matter where they are. Take a deep dive into this captivating video featuring Shelley D. Smith, and witness firsthand how CPCC principles perfectly align with the needs of the remote workforce. You won't want to miss it! 🚀 Why Watch? - Unveil effective strategies for nurturing a resilient culture in a remote setting. - Master the art of harnessing CPCC techniques to supercharge digital collaboration. - Unlock the secret to keeping remote tea...

2024-06-1303 min

Your Morning Commute Ep. 571 YMC: Quantifying Success: How The CPCC Program Delivers ROIUnveil the real benefits of investing in culture with the CPCC program. Watch this captivating video that demonstrates how intentional culture curation is not only a moral imperative but also a smart financial move. 🚀 Why Watch? - Discover the powerful connection between culture and profitability. - Get inspired by real-life success stories and see how companies have harnessed the power of CPCC for impressive ROI. 💰 - Master the art of measuring the impact of cultural initiatives in your organization and unlock the keys to success. 🌟 About CPCC: The Certified Professional Culture Curator program goes beyond theory, providing practical tools and metri...

2024-06-1101 min

Two Booked Up TBU#45: Can Good Feelings = Good Productivity?In this episode, Rowena and Shelley discuss Ali Abdaal's book Feel Good Productivity. Productivity books are often full of tips for working harder, hustling longer and hacks to make the most of your time. This book is completely different! Instead, Ali Abdaal puts forth the idea that instead of more discipline, we can accomplish more by focusing on our well-being and embracing joy! Specifically, Ali discusses that having more fun can make us more productive, which is something we strongly believe in here at Two Booked Up. And, in this episode, we are wa...

2024-05-1429 min

Two Booked Up TBU#44: Could Harnessing Your Regrets Change Your Life?Today, Rowena and Shelley are talking about regrets, specifically The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward — which is today’s book by Daniel Pink.Do you ever find yourself dwelling on past mistakes or missed opportunities, feeling regretful and wishing you could go back in time to do things differently? Living with regret can be a painful experience, but what if those regrets could actually serve a positive purpose in your life? In the book, Daniel Pink argues that reflecting on our regrets can help us make better decisions and becom...

2024-04-3021 min

Two Booked Up TBU#42: Embrace Your Five Senses… a chat about Life in Five Senses by Gretchen RubinIn this episode, Shelley and Rowena discuss Gretchen Rubin’s latest book, Life In Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World.(And a note from Rowena and Shelley, we just hit record on this episode and CHATTED about the book. Would you mind letting us know what you think about this more casual and slightly more raw format...? podcast@shelleysmithcreative.com or check out our links below.) If you're looking for some fun ideas to improve your self-knowledge, creativity, and productivity, enhance your relationships wit...

2024-04-0221 min

Two Booked Up TBU#41: How to Become IndistractableIn this episode, Shelley and Rowena discuss Nir Eyal's book Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.Perhaps you find yourself checking emails and replying to messages, and before you know it, hours have passed, and the work you were meant to complete is still waiting for you. If you’re tired of feeling like you're not making progress on your goals because of constant distractions, this episode is for you. Rowena and Shelley discuss their top takeaways to help you become Indistractable. They offer insights and practical solutions and sha...

2024-03-1931 min

Two Booked Up TBU# 40 How to find Tranquility in the TurbulenceTitle: TBU#40: How to find tranquillity in the turbulenceArtwork Title: How to find tranquillity in the turbulence It’s the first book for 2024, and Shelley and Rowena are excited to be talking about their top takeaways from the book Tranquility by Tuesday by time management guru Laura Vanderkam. Tranquillity is a beautiful notion and very appealing to many, especially amid the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life —especially on an average Tuesday!The book has some excellent tactics for calming the chaos without having...

2024-03-0535 min

Two Booked Up TBU#37: Holiday Reads and Bookish TraditionsIt’s that time of year, and Two Booked Up is celebrating with a Christmas Special episode. Rowena and Shelley will be talking about some of the ways that you can make this holiday season a little more bookish!If you want to read more this season and encourage friends and family to do the same, this episode has some fun ideas for you to try out.Rowena and Shelley also have some book recommendations for the holiday season; they share some of their favourite fiction and non-fiction books from the last few mo...

2023-12-1926 min

Two Booked Up TBU#36: Behind the scenes of Rowena’s novel — out now!Shelley and Rowena love talking about books, but this episode is rather special because they are not just talking about a book they’ve both read. They are talking about THE book Rowena has written! Rowena’s debut novel, Avoiding the Friend Zone, was published this week. It’s a perfect holiday read!Shelley dons the interviewer hat and interviews Rowena, and together, they explore the joys and challenges of writing and publishing a book.If you’ve thought about writing a book or are keen to learn about what goes into...

2023-12-0533 min

Two Booked Up TBU#32: Highlights and Stand-Outs from Season Two of the Two Booked Up podcastThe Two Booked Up Podcast has come to the end of Season 2, and Shelley and Rowena are excited to share the highlights and stand-out moments of this Season. In this episode, the bookworms share common themes from the books they featured, the most popular episode, the thing that’s been the most fun, their top highlights, and their lightbulb moments!It’s an episode of superlatives — all the things that stand out at this point of the journey. If you’ve been with Shelley and Rowena throughout Season 2, this will be a great episode to tie up some o...

2023-07-1824 min

Two Booked Up TBU#31 In conversation with Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst about the Workstyle RevolutionShelley and Rowena are delighted to be interviewing Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst, co-authors of the book featured and discussed over the last two episodes, the Sunday Times No 1 Bestseller, Workstyle: A Revolution for Wellbeing, Productivity and Society.Workstyle is all about deliberately choosing when, where, and how you work — and that’s completely aligned with intentional living, which is something both Shelley and Rowena are passionate about.Listen in to hear Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst share what inspired them to create Workstyle, and how you too can embrace your own individualised work...

2023-06-271h 02

Your Morning Commute Ep 536 YMC: Special Edition The Culture Hour - Saturday Morning LeadershipEp 536 brings you a special edition mash up The Culture Hour - Your Morning Commute - Raw Leadership called Saturday Morning Leadership with Elizabeth Veliz and myself, Shelley Smith. We discuss the world today and why we are still talking about lack of retention, clear expectations, accountability and of course all things workplace culture and leadership. AND the intentional intersection of life today - all things personal and business. Not balance but reality and intentional interweaving. You can listen or watch this video special edition on all 3 podcasts and Premier Rapport Youtube Channel. We can't w...

2023-03-1230 min

Two Booked Up TBU#23 What’s the big deal about Atomic Habits?Shelley’s got a bee in her bonnet in this episode! The reason? Atomic Habits by James Clear. Since it was published in October 2018, it has appeared in the best-seller list multiple times and gets recommendations from far and wide — especially around the start of a new year.Yet Shelley is not a fan and doesn’t believe this book deserves to be the definitive book on habits (gasp!). In this episode, she goes through her reasons why — and yes, spills some tea in the process!Shelley argues that James Clear goes out of order...

2023-03-0725 min

Two Booked Up TBU#13 Play your own game, Essentialists! A deep dive into PLAY, inspired by Essentialism by Greg McKeownDoes an Essentialist really play around? That seems a little frivolous!Play is in fact a major part of living life as an Essentialist, as you’ll learn in this episode of Two Booked Up.Rowena and Shelley are continuing their discussion of Essentialism; The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown, and doing a deep dive into one of the ideas that comes up in Chapter 7of the book: the importance of Play in the Essentialist life. As The Playful Momprenueur, Shelley has done a lot of research into the...

2022-10-2536 min

Two Booked Up TBU#12 How to live the Essentialist Life (inspired by Greg McKeown’s Essentialism)It’s something of an Essentialist Exam on Two Booked Up today! How will Rowena and Shelley stack up as Essentialists? In the episode, the bookworms consider these questionsin the light of their featured book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown:In what ways did you already consider yourself an Essentialist before you read the book?How have you become more of an Essentialist after reading the book?In which areas do you feel you still have some work to do in order to become a "true Essentialist"?...

2022-10-1830 min

Two Booked Up TBU#9 The Power of “Naming What Matters” (inspired by The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi)Are you facing a tricky decision? Or considering making a change that feels… BIG? If you are, then you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and under pressure to make the “right” decision.If that’s you, then take a nice deep breath and then listen to today’s episode of Two Booked Up, where Shelley Tonkin Smith (a business owner and homeschooling mom of two kids under 10) and Rowena Mabbott (a career and life confidence coach, who has tween and teen boys) talk about the power of naming what matters and how this simple step has made their decisi...

2022-09-2726 min

Two Booked Up TBU#8 Our best tips to “Lazy Genius” your business (inspired by The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi)Today, Rowena and Shelley are considering where and how to use the Lazy Genius Principles in their small businesses. They’ll share where they are currently using these principles and where they could be leveraging Lazy Genius principles a little more to make their businesses simpler and also more fulfilling.So if you’re a business owner, or you aspire to start a business sometime in the future, then listen in. There’ll also be plenty of food for thought for those of you who are in full-time employment too.Between them, Rowena and Sh...

2022-09-2039 min

Two Booked Up TBU#3 Running your own business using The Four TendenciesWe’re continuing the conversation about Gretchen Rubin’s book, The Four Tendencies, which we started in our last two episodes. Today, we’re focusing on BUSINESS and how knowing your tendency can support you as a business owner.We’re going to be covering the full gambit of what it takes to run a business — from crafting an offer, to marketing and messaging, then sales, delivery, and the day-to-day running in between. And we’re going to apply the Four Tendencies to each of those aspects of entrepreneurship.Whatever your tendency — Upholder, Obliger, Rebel...

2022-07-0638 min

Two Booked Up Introducing... Two Booked UpTwo Booked Up is a podcast about business and personal development books and the conversations they ignite. Join bookworms, Shelley Tonkin Smith and Rowena Mabbott, as they share their best takeaways from their latest read — especially for mums and creative business owners.In addition to profiling the book, Shelley and Rowena add to the conversation, considering it through their respective lenses – Shelley as homeschooling mompreneur and a copywriter, and Rowena as a career and life confidence coach – so that YOU can apply the lessons from the book to your life and business.Find Shelley...

2022-06-1509 min

The Culture Hour Ep 72 The Culture Hour with Tiffany Poole and Shelley SmithOn this 72nd episode of The Culture Hour, your host Shelley Smith, owner of Premier Rapport where Culture Matters interviews her guest Tiffany Poole, owner of multiple successful businesses. Her success is clarity about leadership authenticity and the true importance of setting clear expectations right up from with her team that 100% empowers them to do and bring their best daily. She shares a bit of her story, her approaches and some great tips including her success with using tools like Predictive Index to find the right team members.For more on Tiffany Poole.

2022-02-1829 min

The Culture Hour Ep 71 The Culture Hour: Host, Shelley Smith & Guest, Morag BarrettLeadership...connecting...understanding your team...your clients...your future team members - today's guest (Morag Barrett, SkyeTeam) and host (Shelley Smith, Premier Rapport) discuss leadership connection tips by cultivating your relationships with your team.In their 30 minute discussion, Morag reveals some of her personal life lessons and leadership habits she lives with her team and shares with her clients. It's all a culture thing on the culture hour podcast. How are you cultivating your connections and your culture? Again, we are humans first and employees second.Grab a bonus offer from Morag at the end...

2022-01-1926 min

Your Morning Commute Ep 386 YMC: If Talent is EVERYTHINGDear Leaders, If talent is everything...then how are you increasing it and further attracting it? It's a simple question but can you answer it quickly and write down a list of what you are doing, how you are doing it (consistently) and how you are measuring the impact. Turnover? Retention? Promotions? Open Positions? Revenue growth? Employee satisfaction? Not at all? Over the past several weeks on LinkedIN I have read numerous posts that list all the reasons team members are resigning but I am not seeing why team members are deciding to s...

2021-09-1605 min

The Culture Hour Ep 70: The Culture Hour w/guest Jeffrey Knight and host Shelley SmithThe Culture Hour Podcast episode 70 with guest Jeffrey Knight and host, Shelley Smith. They discuss today's world of hiring, onboarding, retaining top talent with a focus on workplace culture. Jeff Knight is the People & Process Manager at Core-Mark. Learn more about Jeff and everything he is involved in by connecting with him on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-knight/ Workplace culture isn't built in a day, its built everyday. Find more resources to further build your culture at www.premierrapport.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2021-08-1836 min

The Playful Mompreneur TPM#12 How to handle FOMO and embrace focus as a mompreneur (reflecting on Ashley's interview)Are you a member of the Playful Mompreneur Club? Go to playfulmompreneur.com to sign up. I'll let you know when a new episode drops and share some bonus content with you too — like free resources and excerpts from my upcoming book.Join Ashley’s FREE Screentime Challenge to create a digital wellness plan that's perfect for your family — May 24th to 26th in her Facebook Group, the Joyful Mama Mentor.One of the plays from the Playful Mompreneur Playbook is: Focus over FOMO. This is a theme that came through very strongly in my interview...

2021-05-2426 min

The Playful Mompreneur TPM#11 Seriously playful — how Ashley Becker-Nunley infuses play into the serious business of mompreneurshipAre you a member of the Playful Mompreneur Club? Go to playfulmompreneur.com to sign up. I'll let you know when a new episode drops and share some bonus content with you too — like free resources and excerpts from my upcoming book.Join Ashley’s FREE Screentime Challenge to create a digital wellness plan that's perfect for your family — May 24th to 26th in her Facebook Group, the Joyful Mama Mentor.I get it: kids can be playful. But how can I be playful? I’m an adult. A business person. A parent. They’re all pretty se...

2021-05-1754 min

The Culture Hour Ep 69: The Culture Hour with Guest Michael Simpson and Host Shelley SmithThe 69th episode of The Culture Hour is with your host, Shelley Smith and her guest Michael Simpson. Together they discuss finding, fueling and aligning candidates to employees inside your workplace culture. Michael Simpson’s passion for helping people reach their potential was fueled by his own rise from poverty to international recognition as a market strategist. He co-founded PAIRIN after over a decade as a certified coach and spent seven years living in Russia coaching many at-risk young adults to successful careers. As the CEO of PAIRIN, he works to empower future generations by providing personalized car...

2021-04-1126 min

The Playful Mompreneur TPM #1: What does it mean to be a Playful Mompreneur? Shelley's inner critic, Cruelette de Smithers finds out...Things get playful right off the bat in this debut episode of The Playful Mompreneur, as the host of the show, Shelley Tonkin Smith is interviewed by her inner critic/alter ego, Cruelette de Smithers.Shelley talks about how she came to embrace more playfulness in her business, after taking the decision to homeschool her two boys exactly three weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic became a global reality. Shelley is on a mission to equip new mompreneurs to take the bold step of starting their own businesses alongside motherhood. She's also inviting established mama business owners into t...

2021-02-0640 min

The Culture Hour Ep 68: The Culture Hour - how do you engage a remote team?How do you engage your remote team or onboard a remote team member? This question gets answered in this 67th episode of The Culture Hour with your host, Shelley Smith and her guests Jason Van Camp, Dr. Sarah Spradlin, Jon Macaskill from Mission Six Zero. On this episode we discuss spirituality through mindfulness, our emotional intelligence and being a commander through the Deliberate Discomfort Challenge created by Mission Six Zero. Why are some executives still struggling with remote work, engagement and getting results - yet 200 strangers are pulled together for a challenge and they immediately su...

2021-02-0540 min

The Culture Hour EP 66 The Culture Hour: Alain Hunkins - Cracking The Leadership CodeOn this 66th episode of #TheCultureHour the host, Shelley Smith, Owner of Premier Rapport - holds a discussion with Alain Hunkins around his new book CRACKING THE LEADERSHIP CODE: Three Secrets To Building Strong Leaders.To find out more about Alain Hunkins visit https://www.alainhunkins.com/30-day-leadership-challengeTo find out more about joining the Culture Curators in Conversation Membership--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-08-2028 min

The Culture Hour EP 65 The Culture Hour - Decision Making w/Guest Dr. Ralph KeeneyThe Culture Hour brings to you all things Decision Related.How to make them from the Beginning...today's guest Dr. Ralph Keeney discusses his newest book https://www.amazon.com/Give-Yourself-Nudge-Personal-Decisions/dp/1108715621. Listen in as both Shelley and Dr. Keeney relates decision making in life both, personally and professionally and as always - Workplace Culture.Bio Dr. Ralph KeeneyRalph Keeney specializes in the development, use, and dissemination of decision-making concepts and techniques that help policy makers, governments, businesses, and individuals facing important decisions to structure their decisions in a...

2020-07-0732 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Ep 64 Dr. Kyle Bogan & Shelley SmithDr. Kyle Bogan, CEO/Owner of North Orange Family Dentistry, joins me today on this 64th Episode of The Culture Hour Workplace culture - dentistry - customer service - leaning into the pivot and your culture during a crisis - that is what this CEO/Owner has done and is doing. He get's it. For more information on creating your culture playbook or leveling up your workplace culture www.premierrapport.com/culture-playbook Shelley Smith is the owner of Premier Rapport, your Culture Curator - workplace culture isn't built in a day; it's built everyday....

2020-06-2316 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Ep 63 Florian Klaus & Shelley SmithFlorian Klaus, Press Relations, joins me today on this 63rd Episode of The Culture HourAgile Teams, Design Thinking, Scrum - we start with the crisis and move into remote teams and agility. Workplace culture is strong, says business development team members Florian Klaus inside the walls of Press Relations.For more information on creating your culture playbook or leveling up your workplace culture www.premierrapport.com/culture-playbook Shelley Smith is the owner of Premier Rapport, your Culture Curator - workplace culture isn't built in a day; it's built everyday.--- Send in a v...

2020-06-2219 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Ep 62 Elijah Schneider & Shelley SmithElijah Schneider, CEO Modifly, joins me today on this 62nd Episode of The Culture Hour Don't let his age fool you - this CEO gets it on all levels. Right from the beginning. He explains where he was, where he is now and where he is going - bringing the entire team with him. What does he get? Workplace culture, his team and more.For more information on creating your culture playbook or leveling up your workplace culture www.premierrapport.com/culture-playbook Shelley Smith is the owner of Premier Rapport, your Culture Curator - workplace cul...

2020-06-1918 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Ep 61 Stephanie Nivinskus & Shelley SmithStephanie Nivinskus with Sizzle Force Marketing, joins me today on this 61st Episode of The Culture Hour We discuss how her company continues to lean into their workplace culture during this crisis. For more information on creating your culture playbook or leveling up your workplace culture www.premierrapport.com/culture-playbook Shelley Smith is the owner of Premier Rapport, your Culture Curator - workplace culture isn't built in a day; it's built everyday.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-06-1819 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Ep 60 Kristin Tippin & Shelley SmithKristin Tippin, HRG with Swift Filings, joins me today on this 60th Episode of The Culture Hour We discuss how her company continues to lean into their workplace culture during this crisis. For more information on creating your culture playbook or leveling up your workplace culture www.premierrapport.com/culture-playbook Shelley Smith is the owner of Premier Rapport, your Culture Curator - workplace culture isn't built in a day; it's built everyday.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-06-1716 min

The Culture Hour Ep 59 The Culture Hour Kerry Wekelo & Shelley SmithContinuing the executive series - weighing in on spending more time, energy, effort and money during a crisis on workplace culture, training and development. Listen into today's guest Kerry Wekelo, COO Actualize Consulting.For more information on creating your culture playbook or leveling up your workplace culture www.premierrapport.com/culture-playbookShelley Smith is the owner of Premier Rapport, your Culture Curator - workplace culture isn't built in a day; it's built everyday.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-06-1614 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Ep 58 Jenn Graham & Shelley SmithOn this 58th episode of The Culture Hour, we spend 20 minutes discussing yet another innovative way to have tough conversations in an open forum. Listen in as our guest Jenn Graham describes Civic Dinners, how it started, where it is at, how it is moving forward and finally how you can 'set the table' for one of your groups. Culture matters - how can you impact your team and your community - take action in a new way.More on Jenn Graham and Civic Dinners - civicdinners.comJenn Graham is on a mission to...

2020-06-1125 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Ep 57 Shelley Smith & Meghan GardnerContinuing the series of CEO responses to a recent Forbes article, I spend time with a dozen CEO, Founders and Presidents to further unpack how and why they are leaning into their workplace culture, training and development more now than ever during the many 2020 crisis.Listen in for answers from today's guest Meghan Gardner, Guardian STEM AdventuresTo get you going, two questions I asked Meghan and her response:Q: How much did you spend per employee before vs. now on training and development?A: We have spent about 3x more o...

2020-06-1037 min

The Culture Hour Ep 56 The Culture Hour with Shelley Smith and Daniel KofflerIn the next series of The Culture Hour Podcasts, I spend time with a dozen CEO, Founders and Presidents to further unpack how and why they are leaning into their workplace culture, training and development more now than ever during the many 2020 crisis. Listen in for answers from today's guest Daniel Koffler. To get you going, one question I asked Daniel and his response:What happened that shifted your thought process around workplace culture, training and development spending during a crisis?We were dragged into a global pandemic (along with the re...

2020-06-0927 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour w/guest Daniel Chan a Unique Way to Recognize Your TeamRewards and Recognition during this virtual time is soooo important. But what can you do that is unique and shows your appreciation as a leader, as an organization today. Today's guest may spark an idea. Learn more about Daniel Chan https://www.businessinsider.com/silicon-valley-favorite-magician-pivoting-to-zoom-2020-5 Yes, this has everything to do with workplace culture. Keep unfolding the layers and reveal what's inside of you. For more information about Shelley Smith, Premier Rapport, #CultureMatters #CulturePlaybook and more visit www.premierrapport.com. Remember workplace culture isn't built in a day; it's built everyday....

2020-06-0426 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 54 with guest Serena Smith - Let's talk InternshipsOn this 54th episode of the Culture Hour my guest Serena Smith, 2020 graduate from Virginia Tech talks with us about internships. Specifically her experience at Target. Great tips for employers as well as those looking for internships.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-2820 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Ep 53 with guest Scott Miller, EVP FranklinCoveyIn my 53rd episode of #TheCultureHour I have a discussion with guest Scott Miller, EVP with FranklinCovey. May 19th you can grab the 30th year anniversary updated version of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey with 1000 added words by Sean Covey.Scott is in his 25th year with FranklinCovey.com. Scott is a successful author, podcaster and Inc.com ongoing contributor.Grab your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1982137274An Interview Snippet from Scott"I think the biggest idea I learned from Dr. Covey answers this question. He...

2020-05-1836 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 22 with Guest Kaila Keaubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreThe Culture Hour with Host Shelley Smith, CEO Premier Rapport. All things workplace culture. This episode Shelley and her guest Kaila Kea, Career Coach talk about Ghosting – a common issue for candidates and recruiters.Key Takeaways:– What is ghosting and how it affects employees and employers– How companies and employees should communicate changes in the recruitment process to the candidates– The negative affects ghosting has on both the employee and the employerDOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE TRANSCRIPT HEREHow to...

2020-05-1115 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 23 with Guest Cheryl MobleySubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreThe Culture Hour with Host Shelley Smith, CEO Premier Rapport. All things workplace culture. This episode Shelley and her guest Cheryl Mobley, CEO Recalibrate as they talk about intentionality, communication and focus.Key Takeaways: How bespoke models of business are making a resurgence in all industries Creating intentional productive strategies in order to accomplish MORE How to change your conversation as a leader so that you are empowering others to move projects forwardDOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE TRANSCRIPT HEREHow to...

2020-05-1131 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 25 with Guest Mary AbbajaySubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreThe Culture Hour with Host Shelley Smith, CEO Premier Rapport. All things workplace culture. This episode Shelley and her guest Mary Abbajay discuss her best selling book Managing Up and the importance of conversations, being kind and having real conversations. All tied together by the Platinum rule of treating others the way they need to be treated.Key Takeaways:1. It’s important to understand what kind of person (introvert, extrovert) your boss and coworkers are, as well as their communication style.2. Communication is...

2020-05-1117 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 26 with Guest Sherron WashingtonSubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreThe Culture Hour with Host Shelley Smith, CEO Premier Rapport. All things workplace culture. This episode Shelley and her guest Sherron Washington. She is a MarComm Strategist, author, international speaker and so much more. Today we discuss branding, positioning, attracting your target employee and that perfect job. Let’s talk career, let’s talk environment, image and more.Key Takeaways: Real engagement is crucial to branding.2. It’s important to keep your branding/message simple and clear.3. Antiquated positioning can result in employee turnove...

2020-05-1125 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 27 with Shelley SmithSubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreThe Culture Hour is a podcast and video series about hot topics in the news, inspiration, thoughts, opinions and more. This episode has a focus on training – do it or don’t do it. ROI, KPI, intentions and more.Key Takeaways:1. Training should be specific, intentional, and have ROIs.2. You should do a diagnostic of your company before you pay for training.3. Understand what your employees need in order to get the most ROI from training.DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT HERE...

2020-05-1107 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 28 with Roze MerditajSubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreThis episode of The Culture Hour is hosted by Shelley Smith, CEO Premier Rapport, Inc., and her guest Roze Merditaj, Manager at Fulton Bank and Founder of Real Women Collective Action. Shelley and Roze talk about leadership, motivation, accountability, coaching, and mentorship. What works in today workplace culture and how to optimize talent.Key Takeaways:1. Allow people to perform the best way they know how.2. Make employees comfortable with using their own strengths in projects and assigned tasks.3. Don’t ma...

2020-05-1133 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 29 with Guest Marcelle FowlerSubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreOn this episode of The Culture Hour, the host Shelley Smith of Premier Rapport talks to her guest Marcelle Fowler, President Job Mixologist at www.jobmixology.com. They discuss development opportunities both vertical and horizontal. Taking full advantage of schedules, crowdsourcing and forward feedback.Key Takeaways:1. Job Mixology is finding the right experiences to help with the development of your employees.2. Many employees want a horizontal NOT vertical promotion. Managers should encourage that momentum when considering promotions.3. Managers should ask...

2020-05-1133 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 30 with guest Andy RiiseSubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreThis is the 30th episode of The Culture Hour with host Shelley Smith, owner of Premier Rapport where everything workplace culture matters. Her guest this episode is Andy Riise, active duty and lead science officer at Mission 6 Zero. Together they talk about the Mental Domain and Performance Management.Key Takeaways:1. Find out if your pain point is mental or physical and then determine how to fix it.2. Mental pain points are mainly due to our beliefs and self-talk.3. These are...

2020-05-1126 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 31 with Guest John Wayne MullinsSubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreThe 31st Episode of The Culture Hour discusses, A Culture of Coaching, tips on self-awareness, where to begin your alignment and gap mapping and more from the host Shelley Smith, owner of Premier Rapport and guest John Wayne Mullins, Executive Coach.Key Takeaways:1. Mentoring and Coaching are two different things.2. Coaching opens the door to a leader’s growth.3. Find out what your top 5 strengths are and utilize them every day.DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE TRANSCRIPT HERE....

2020-05-1126 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 32 with guest John HawleySubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreJoin host Shelley Smith, Premier Rapport and guest John Hawley as they discuss individual contributors, maximizing their awareness to build their team into a highly effective, well-oiled cohort.Key Takeaways:1. You can’t be a successful contributor if you do not back up the people around you.2. Create “white space” in group settings for people to meet others and connect.3. Networking can help not just you, but also those you know.DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT HEREConnect with J...

2020-05-1126 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 35 with Guest Bob McKennaSubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreOn the 35th Episode of The Culture Hour the host Shelley Smith and guest Bob McKenna discuss his role and impact in the community as the President and CEO of the VA Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. The discussion includes generations, mentoring, leadership and our future leaders.Key Takeaways:1. Branding is the key to building a business and yourself.2. It’s important to create an organization where employees take pride in their work.3. Top-down leadership is crucial, the leader sets the tone for ev...

2020-05-1134 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 33 with guests Jon Macaskill and Kristen WheelerSubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreOn this episode of The Culture Hour the Host Shelley Smith talks to her Guests Jon Macaskill & Kristen Wheeler from DEF Hampton Roads (Defense Entrepreneurs Forum) what it means, what they do and how it can positively impact our community and all involved.Key Takeaways:1. Collaborating in a “rankless” environment is very powerful.2. Opening up the innovation side of any workplace culture can have a very positive impact.3. Collaborating with multiple local entities benefits everyone involved.DOWNLOAD THE TRAN...

2020-05-1136 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 34 with guest Conor MurphySubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreOn this episode of The Culture Hour the Host Shelley Smith talks to her guest Conor Murphy of Girls Inc in New Hampshire. As the program coordinator, Conor finds the work rewarding and making an impact with our future female leaders. The host Shelley Smith draws a correlation to Girls Inc programs and leadership, retention and impact on workplace culture. www.premierrapport.comKey Takeaways:1. Being a part of a mentoring program can add value to you and your business.2. Making people feel...

2020-05-1123 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 36 with guest Brenda NeckvatalSubscribe Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreThe Culture Hour podcast provides a variety of angels around workplace culture. On this episode, Brenda Neckvatal #HRLady and host Shelley Smith, owner of Premier Rapport discuss the change in leadership, change in culture, change in expectations and how to get involved.Key Takeaways:1. When leadership has a high-level of engagement, employees do the same2. Taking the idea of “me” out of the workforce and looking at the big picture is crucial3. Be very clear in your communicationDOWNLOAD THE TRAN...

2020-05-1132 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 13 with Guest Kaila KeaThis week in Episode 13 – Shelley Smith and Kaila Kea discuss career transitions inside a company or changing industries all-together.Subscribe now for free access! You may also receive other offers from Premier Rapport by joining this list, but we never share our list, and you can unsubscribe at any time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0810 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 12 with Guest Elizabeth VelizJoin Shelley Smith and Elizabeth Veliz as they discuss hot topics. Sometimes agreeing to disagree. This week they discuss the recent National SHRM conference and more.Subscribe now for free access! You may also receive other offers from Premier Rapport by joining this list, but we never share our list, and you can unsubscribe at any time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0819 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 11 With Guest Lindsay SatterfieldEpisode 11 of The Culture Hour is hosted by Shelley Smith, owner of Premier Rapport with her co-host Elizabeth Veliz out on site. Their guest is Lindsay Satterfield – Productivity Coach, Consultant, and Trainer. Lindsay isn’t your time management keeper but your developer of decisions, outcomes, effectiveness and more.Subscribe now for free access! You may also receive other offers from Premier Rapport by joining this list, but we never share our list, and you can unsubscribe at any time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0824 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 43 with Guest Dr. Bryan FineOn this episode of The Culture Hour, our host Shelley Smith talks to her guest Bryan R. Fine, MD CEO and Founder of Percentric. #CultureMatters www.premierrapport.comDOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT HERE--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0828 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 10 with Karol ClarkThe Culture Hour is hosted by Shelley Smith and Elizabeth Veliz. Each week they talk about hot topics and sometimes even stir the pot a little in. Each talk has a theme around workplace culture. Episode 10 has 5 times best selling author Karol Clark, founder of Weight Practice Builder.Subscribe now for free access! You may also receive other offers from Premier Rapport by joining this list, but we never share our list, and you can unsubscribe at any time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0819 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 7 with Guest Gail Millerhe Culture Hour is hosted by Shelley Smith and Elizabeth Veliz. Each week they talk about hot topics and sometimes even stir the pot a little in. Each talk has a theme around workplace culture. This weeks guest is Gail Miller, TedX Unconscious Bias – Stereotypical Hiring.Subscribe now for free access! You may also receive other offers from Premier Rapport by joining this list, but we never share our list, and you can unsubscribe at any time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0815 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 6 With Guest Mike DuganThe Culture Hour is hosted by Shelley Smith and Elizabeth Veliz. Each week they talk about hot topics and sometimes even stir the pot a little in. Each talk has a theme around workplace culture. This week’s guest was Mike Dugan, President of common Wealth Sales Advisors.Subscribe now for free access! You may also receive other offers from Premier Rapport by joining this list, but we never share our list, and you can unsubscribe at any time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0824 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 5 With Guest Zack MillerThe Culture Hour is hosted by Shelley Smith and Elizabeth Veliz. Each week they talk about hot topics and sometimes even stir the pot a little in. Each talk has a theme around workplace culture. This week they welcome Zack Miller, Founder, Hatch, and Author – Anomaly: How to Finally Standout from the Crowd.Subscribe now for free access! You may also receive other offers from Premier Rapport by joining this list, but we never share our list, and you can unsubscribe at any time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0830 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 39 with Guest Link ParikhThe Culture Hour brings everything workplace culture to life. Our Host Shelley Smith, CEO of Premier Rapport invites Guest Link Parikh, CEO of Rocket Technology to talk about Talent Acquisition and more. Listen to this 25-minute podcast to broaden your AI options. Shelley ties in Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment to the equation as wellKey Takeaways:1. There are four key areas to align with in a company: drive top-line revenues, drive margins, customer relationships and supplier relationships.2. Modeling your ecosystem in business is very important.3. Nothing happens in business without people....

2020-05-0826 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 40 with Guest Rob Ollander-KraneEPISODE 40: On this episode of The Culture Hour join your host, Shelley Smith owner of Premier Rapport and her guest Rob Ollander-Krane, Director of Talent Planning & Performance for Gap, Inc. Seven years ago Rob was asked to simply and then re-image performance. Moving away from the annual reviews and into the ‘unlocking’ of talent. Developing clarity and a philosophy around ‘performance’ and shifting their culture into one of learning.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0835 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 41 with Guest Kathy EckhardtOn this 41st episode of the culture hour our guest Kathy Eckhardt discusses the impact great leaders have on workplace culture. Listen as she recalls one of her big influencers – Mary Kay. The host Shelley Smith, Owner of Premier Rapport remembers her first encounters with Bill Marriott Jr. as well. #culturematters--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0828 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 42 with Guest Sandra LongListen in with your host Shelley Smith, Premier Rapport and her guest Sandra Long, Achievements Through Coaching with a discussion around Dare to Lead – how to Rumble – owning your presence and more. #culturematters #talentoptimization--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0822 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 44 with Guest Kristen RhoadsOn this 44th episode of #TheCultureHour, host Shelley Smith, CEO of Premier Rapport talks to Kristen Rhoads. People Engagement Manager from Aileron as they discuss on-boarding – engagement – being brave, bold and practicing progress over perfection. #culturematters--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0826 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 46 with Guest Kevin HancockShared Leadership – Host Shelley Smith, CEO of Premier Rapport is joined by her guest Kevin Hancock, CEO of Hancock Lumber and best selling author. They discuss Kevin’s latest book called The Seventh Power: One CEO’s Journey Into The Business Of Shared Leadership. Kevin shares his personal journey after being diagnosed with SD and the transformation in leadership over the past 10 years it has taken him. He provides lesson learned, a path forward and so much more.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0830 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 47 with Guest Dennis VolpeOn this 47th episode of The Culture Hour podcast, your host Shelley Smith, talks to her guest Dennis Volpe about change, mindset and the decision making process. After all, culture isn’t built in a day; it’s built everyday. Dennis Volpe is a Principle Leadership Consultant and Executive Coach with the Leadership Research Institute.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0824 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 48 with Guest Dr. Sarah SpradlinOn this 48th episode of The Culture Hour podcast host Shelley Smith talks to her guest, Dr. Sarah Spradlin about Resilience and VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity). Today is so different – how do we lean in? How should we use our emotional intelligence and resiliency to move through these VUCA times? sarah.spradlin@vitruvianie.com is our EI expert--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0850 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 49 with Guest Susan Mann Part 1On this 49th episode – Part 1 of The Culture Hour, the host Shelley Smith, owner of Premier Rapport talks to Susan Mann, owner of Compass Sales Advisory in a 2-part series. They discuss leading through crisis. How can organizations adapt? Looking through the conversational lens of your clients. Motivating and leading your sales team and Susan’s coined phrase “Talent Grab.”For more information on Susan Mann – susan@thecompasssolutions.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0826 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 50 with Guest Susan Mann Part 2Round two with Susan Mann and The Culture Hour host, Shelley Smith. Susan Mann the owner of Compass Sales Advisory discusses planning for rapid recovery. Mythbusters – what not to do when you return plus figuring out how to navigate the future. Moving beyond now! Where do you start and when should you start?For more information from Susan Mann – susan@thecompasssolutions.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0821 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 51 with Guest Ryan TineryProsper Insurance is doing amazing things for their community during COVID 19 AND the company culture couldn’t be stronger. Listen to the 51st episode of The Culture Hour with your host Shelley Smith, owner of Premier Rapport and her guest Ryan Tinney the Commerical Lines Manager with Prosper Insurance. They are doing 3 things that just can’t be ignored. They get their community, their team members and the importance of workplace culture.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0823 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 4 with Guest Corey SheltonThe Culture Hour is hosted by Shelley Smith and Elizabeth Veliz. Each week they talk about hot topics and sometimes even stir the pot a little in. Each talk has a theme around workplace culture. This week we are chatting with Corey Shelton.Subscribe now for free access! You may also receive other offers from Premier Rapport by joining this list, but we never share our list, and you can unsubscribe at any time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0718 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 1 with Shelley Smith and Elizabeth VelizThe Culture Hour is hosted by Shelley Smith and Elizabeth Veliz. Each week they talk about hot topics and sometimes even stir the pot a little in. Each talk has a theme around workplace culture. Join us for our very first episode of The Culture Hour.Subscribe now for free access! You may also receive other offers from Premier Rapport by joining this list, but we never share our list, and you can unsubscribe at any time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0707 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 3 Shelley Smith and Elizabeth VelizThe Culture Hour is hosted by Shelley Smith and Elizabeth Veliz. Each week they talk about hot topics and sometimes even stir the pot a little in. Each talk has a theme around workplace culture. Episode 3 discusses two topics: HR friend or foe and Turnover & Human Capital.Subscribe now for free access! You may also receive other offers from Premier Rapport by joining this list, but we never share our list, and you can unsubscribe at any time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturehour/message

2020-05-0714 min

The Culture Hour The Culture Hour Episode 2- MVP is HR the most underutilized deptThe Culture Hour is hosted by Shelley Smith and Elizabeth Veliz. Each week they talk about hot topics and sometimes even stir the pot a little in. Each talk has a theme around workplace culture. This week we discuss how the MVP of a company is their HR department, which is often the most underutilized department.Subscribe now for free access! You may also receive other offers from Premier Rapport by joining this list, but we never share our list, and you can unsubscribe at any time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/t...

2020-05-0710 min