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Expanding Possibility within Ourselves and IndustryTechnology is agnostic - How will we use it, and how does it use us?Hi you,I hope that you are doing and being as well as possible at this time?A kind request - would you please share this update/blog on your socials channels, especially LinkedIn, if you have it? In recent months I have deleted my Instagram and Twitter apps/accounts as a route to reducing the distractions in my life, and it looks like LinkedIn is trying to do the same to/for me!What is your relationship with technology / social media like today in March 2025?LinkedIn...2025-03-0306 min
Diary of a CLOPerry Timms - The future of work is humanIf you’re interested in why the future of work is human, then this episode is for you. I’m joined by Perry Timms, Founder & Chief Energy Officer, and number 1 most influential HR thinker of 2023. In 2024 Perry was was given the Lifetime Achievement Award from WorldBlu for service to self-managed and democratic, freedom-centred work. We cover why purpose-led work is so important, and what the future has in store at the crossroads of HR & L&D. Enjoy!
Thrive
Perry Timms
2025-02-1934 min
Expanding Possibility within Ourselves and IndustryThe myth of meritocracy and diverse recruitment slates :)Hi there,A really beautiful conversation happened recently which modelled, I feel, how we can tackle the thorniest issues of our times, without being pulled into binary, ideological divisions.Listening.Care.Curiosity.Connection.I have not always been great at holding all four of these elements together, especially in more heated scenarios, but to meaningfully embed change that works for all, we HAVE to be able to get uncomfortable, but within safe spaces of intentional design.Where do those spaces exist for you today...2025-02-0104 min
Great Mondays RadioDemocratic Workplaces Outperform the S&P by 700%—Traci Fenton Explains WhyWatch episodes on YouTube.Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Founder and CEO of WorldBlu, Traci Fenton.In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Traci Fenton discussed the principles of organizational democracy, advocating for a shift towards companies that prioritize human worth and accountability. She outlines the three democratic decision-making styles - majority vote, consensus, and consent-based decision making - stressing the importance of alignment and trust in teams. Traci encourages leaders to reflect on their fears and how those fears might limit their decisions and opportunities, encouraging a liberating mindset. Click here...2025-01-2736 min
Rethink CultureS03E02 Organizational Democracy, Freedom-Centered Leadership, and the Power of Self-Worth, with Traci Fenton"High self-worth leaders want to create environments where everyone can flourish. Low self-worth leaders create environments that control people. So, if they're willing to work on their self-worth… we can build a democratic company in a Democratic Leadership style… seeing how employees feel differently when they work in a WorldBlu certified freedom-centered company, because suddenly they're seen. They're treated with dignity. They're treated with respect. They're treated as a person who has worth."S03E02 of the Rethink Culture podcast shines the spotlight on Traci Fenton, a celebrated keynote speaker, coach, and author of Freedom at Work. Trac...2024-09-2745 min
Unlocked with Madelyn BlairFreedom at Work with Traci FentonTraci talks about what it means to have freedom at work, how to make it happen, and the enormous financial benefits - all from her book Freedom at Work.
In this episode of Unlocked, Madelyn Blair welcomes Traci Fenton, founder and CEO of WorldBlu, to discuss creating freedom-centered workplaces. Traci delves into the themes of her book, "Freedom at Work," sharing practical strategies and real-life examples of organizations thriving through democratic principles and self-worth. They discuss how organizations can implement these principles to enhance growth, innovation, and employee satisfaction. Traci also emphasizes the importance of self-knowledge and overcoming fear...2024-08-0151 min
Rethink CultureS02E16 Creating an Organization without Managers, One Step at a Time, with Nathan Donaldson"You can't be productive unless your team is happy… It's not the foosball tables and the perks. It's that deeper happiness that comes from doing some meaningful work for people that you like and respect, working with people that you like and respect."S02E16 of the Rethink Culture podcast shines the spotlight on Nathan Donaldson from New Zealand. Nathan is the CEO and founder of Boost, a custom software agency for government that runs without managers. He is also the author of the book "Unicorns Over Rainbows," which focuses on making lasting, meaningful changes to...2024-06-1449 min
foHRsightThe Intersectionality of Mindset, Work and Communities with Guest Garry TurnerIn this week’s episode of foHRsight from future foHRward, co-host Mark Edgar has the opportunity to connect with fellow Brit, think partner and community builder Garry Turner.Mark and Garry had the opportunity to meet in person for the first time at a recent Freedom at Work conference event in Miami and that sparked a conversation exploring the intersectionality of mindset, work and community. Intrigued? Take a lesson to find out more.You can learn more about the Freedom at Work approach here:https://www.worldblu.com/You can follow th...2024-04-1131 min
The Happy ManifestoCreating freedom-centred democratic workplaces, with Traci FentonCreating democratic workplaces lead to accelerated growth and a culture that people love. By giving power to employees and treating them with dignity and fairness, companies can tap into the full potential of their workforce.Transitioning to a democratic workplace takes a specific mindset, democratic leadership skills, and the implementation of systems and processes that value transparency and accountability. But not only does it increase employee satisfaction and engagement, it can also result in significant revenue growth.Traci Fenton is the author of Freedom at Work and the CEO of WorldBlu, an organisation focused on de...2024-02-0828 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthPromote Freedom from Fear in your WorkplaceHow can freedom-centered leadership transform your organization, boost innovation, and create a culture where fear has no place? Before we dive in, a huge shout out to our sponsor, Magic Mind! Experience the energy boost w/o the crash and enhance your focus & productivity. Try it out for yourself and feel the difference. Only this January, for a fully focused you, get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANleading AND with our code: LEADING20. This offer is valid until the Feb 9 so h...2024-02-0729 min
Expanding Possibility within Ourselves and IndustryThe disembodiment of Western businessIn just the past few days I have witnessed and observed, first-hand, the ugly underbelly of our collapsing Western systems, especially politically, and in terms of extractive capitalism.I wrote recently about embodied responses - part 1 and I have a part 2 about to be published, but before then, I had to share these reflections with you.I will narrate an excerpt from the amazing B Lorraine Smith as part of this podcast as well as sharing 3 other different cases, all of which are interconnected.The one from CNBC can be found HERE.2023-12-2018 min
Selling with LoveThe Power of Freedom and Democracy with Traci FentonIn this episode of Selling with Love, Jason Marc Campbell interviews Traci Fenton, the founder and CEO of WorldBlu, a global leadership and design studio that helps visionary leaders build freedom-centered, democratic workplaces. Traci shares her passion and expertise on how freedom and democracy can boost your business growth, innovation, and engagement.She reveals the 10 principles of organizational democracy and how to implement them in your company. She also challenges you to ask yourself one powerful question: What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Tune in to this episode and discover how to create a fr...2023-11-2032 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastProgressive work communitiesIn this episode I’m joined by Perry Tims to chat about progressive work communities. Perry has over 30 years of experience in business change and performance with the last 20 being in HR/Organisation Development. He ranked Number 1 in HR's Most Influential Thinkers 2022 (his 5th inclusion in that list), is a 4x Guest Professor, a 2x author and 2x TEDx speaker.
Perry founded People and Transformational HR 10 years ago and the venture is now a Certified BCorporation, a Certified Freedom-Centred WorldBlu listed organisation, a Gold Standard 4-day Working Week, a Living Wage employer and a Climate Positive enterprise....2023-03-2038 min
Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing EntrepreneursFreedom and Democracy in the Workplace with Traci FentonToday Jake and Gino speak with Traci Fenton, Traci is the Founder and CEO of WorldBlu, an award-winning author, speaker and transformational coach who has helped hundreds of top companies create great leaders and cultures. Jake and Gino talk with Traci about what World Blu is and how she seeks to impart freedom and democracy to the world trough businesses using World Blu. Traci takes us through the inception of World Blu, starting as an idea she and her friends created in college, through to the life experiences and mindset shifts that occurred leading to...2023-02-0941 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAnxiety at work: How to overcome fear and reduce stress in the workplace to change your lifeWelcome to Anxiety at Work --> We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Our guest this week is Traci Fenton, Founder and CEO of WorldBlu®. She has earned the "Oscars" in management award as a prestigious "Thinkers50 Radar Awardee," and has been recognized in Inc. Magazine as a “Top 50 Leadership Thinker.” She also earned the Game Changer award for "Outstanding Results in Shaping the World." She is a Marshall Goldsmith "Top 100 Coach" & has been recognized as a "World-Changing Woman in Co...2022-10-2628 min
The Leadership Enigma116: Freedom at Work | Traci FentonTraci Fenton is the CEO of WorldBlu with a personal purpose and passion to help 1 billion people live, lead and work in freedom rather than fear. We have never lived in a time with so much fear and Traci has dedicated the last 25 years of her professional life in service of helping leaders and organisations in over 100 countries. WorldBlu has certified organisations across the world for 17 years who embrace freedom centred leadership principles. Those organisations have experienced an average of 700% greater revenue growth over a three-year period compared to S&P 500 indexed companies. ...2022-09-0939 min
Agile.FM127 - Traci Fentonhttps://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Work-Leadership-Transforming-Organization/dp/1953295495Transcript:Joe Krebs 0:10 Agile FM radio for the Agile community, www.agile.fm. Welcome to another episode of Agile FM. Today I have a guest with me that is going to talk about democracy at the workplace freedom at work. It's the founder of world blu. It's Traci Fenton, and welcome to the podcastTraci Fenton 0:37 great to be with you, Joe. Thanks for having me.Joe Krebs 0:40 Well, first and foremost, congratulations to a new book release that...2022-09-0224 min
Activating Consciousness from HEXO ChangeEp 88 - Right Here Right Now LIVE with Traci FentonIn this very special episode of the Right Here Right Now LIVE show, I am super excited and grateful that Traci Fenton, Founder & CEO of WorldBlu is joining me for an in the moment exploration just before her new book, 'Freedom at Work: The Leadership Strategy for Transforming Your Life, Your Organization, and Our World,' is released to the world.
I have my copy on pre-order and you can order yours here too - https://www.worldblu.com/freedomatworkbook#pre-order-section When Perry Timms first introduced me to Traci at an event at WorldBlu certified freedom centered wo...2022-06-1632 min
A New Direction10 Principles For True Democracy in Your WorkplaceWe have all heard of democracy, The problem is we only think of it as a government entity. The problem is as democracy is outlined most governments that say they practice democracy do not practice the principles. Founder and CEO of Worldblu Traci Fenton joins us on this episode of A New Direction to enlighten us to understand what a true democracy is and how when applied to the workplace has demonstrated to increase profit, provide employee stability, and increase employee dedication.
Trace Fenton's ground breaking book is entitled "Freedom at Work: The Leadership Strategy for Transforming Your Life, Your Org...2022-04-2859 minA New DirectionFreedom at Work – Traci FentonWhen it comes to work freedom is the last thing we think about. Most of the places we work at for instance use some sort of a hierarchy. But what if you could truly have freedom at work? What if you really mattered? What if your opinion mattered? What if you were given more choices within your job? When we think about those questions depending where you are at in the hierarchical chain you may see it as a utopia or simply impossible. On this episode of A New Direction Founder and Owner of WorldBlu Traci Fenton takes us on the beg...2022-03-3058 min
Right For America With Cindy GroszThe Cindy Grosz ShowCindy Grosz interviews Aaron Eitan Meyer, Esq. on the changing of suburban Jewish areas into cities with 'luxury overdevelopment' and Traci Fenton, CEO of WorldBlu2022-03-2050 min
Freedom At Work, Cryptos In The Crosshairs, & The N-WordTraci Fenton joined me to discuss her journey to the founding of WorldBlu and her new book, Freedom at Work: The Leadership Strategy for Transforming Your Life, Your Organization, and Our World. The Biden administration is preparing to release an initial government-wide strategy for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as soon as March and task federal agencies with “assessing the risks and opportunities that they pose.” An Ivy League spokesperson confirmed on Monday that transgender swimmer Lia Thomas will be eligible to compete in the upcoming Ivy League Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships. Former police officer and political commentator Brandon Tatum, who is bl...2022-02-092h 03
"Tapp" into the TruthFreedom At Work, Cryptos In The Crosshairs, & The N-WordTraci Fenton joined me to discuss her journey to the founding of WorldBlu and her new book, Freedom at Work: The Leadership Strategy for Transforming Your Life, Your Organization, and Our World. The Biden administration is preparing to release an initial government-wide strategy for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as soon as March and task federal agencies with “assessing the risks and opportunities that they pose.” An Ivy League spokesperson confirmed on Monday that transgender swimmer Lia Thomas will be eligible to compete in the upcoming Ivy League Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships. Former police officer and political commentator Brandon Tatum, who is bl...2022-02-092h 02
Üzlet & SzabadságDemokratikus céges alapértékek 2/3. részHogyan tudod hasznosítani a WorldBlu alapelveit a cégedben?
Gyakorlati példákon keresztül mutatom be, hogyan illeszkednek a WorldBlu alapelvei a Balloon World életébe.
Arról is mesélek, hogy miért érdemes a szabadságközpontú cégkultúrát alkalmaznod és miért érdemes megadnod ezt a szabadságot a munkatársaknak.
Többek között azért is, mert fantasztikus dolgokat lehet cserébe kapni:
1. Lojalitást, hűséget
2. Alacsony fluktuációt
3. Értékes munkát, odaadást
4. Tulajdonosi szemléletet
5. Bizalmat
6. Term...2022-01-2159 min
Your Iconic ImageYour Iconic Image : 5 Steps To a Fearless MindsetTraci Fenton is the founder and CEO of WorldBlu, a global leadership education company teaching top CEO, leaders, and their organizations how to lead with the proven Freedom at Work™ leadership model. Traci is also a globally-recognized keynote speaker, author, and coach to CEOs and top leaders worldwide.Traci is a “Thinkers50 Radar” award winner, received the Game Changer award for “Outstanding Results in Shaping the World,” was named a “World-Changing Woman in Conscious Business,” has been recognized in Inc. magazine as a “Top 50 Leadership Thinker,” and as a Marshall Goldsmith “Top 100 Coach” in the world. 2022-01-1933 minÜzlet & SzabadságDemokratikus céges alapértékek 1/3. részMiért érdemes akár egy kicsi, magyar KKV-nak is a céges alapértékekkel foglalkoznia?
Miért sikeresebbek azok a cégek amelyeknek tisztán megfogalmazott alapértékeik vannak?
A három-részes sorozatból ez is ki fog derülni, és arról is fogok beszélni, milyen előnyökkel jár, ha egy cég a demokratikus alapértékek mentén működik. Hozok saját és külföldi példákat (WorldBlu, Zappos), amelyek ezeket az előnyöket prezentálják.
Ha ezeket az alapértékeket megismered, é...2022-01-1450 min
In Conversation with Nathalie Nahai74. Values, Culture & The Future Of HR / Perry TimmsToday I speak with another friend of the podcast, Perry Timms – an international and 2x TEDx speaker, advisor and award-winning writer on the future of work, HR and learning.
Founder of PTHR, a micro consulting venture in its 9th year of operation with the ambition to shape, ‘Better Business for a Better World’, Perry’s work in progressive thinking in HR and the workplace of the future, was recognised by his inclusion on HR Magazine’s HR’s Most Influential Thinkers List for 2017, where he also placed 5th most influential in 2018.
The author of two books, Perry’s first volume, Transformation...2021-11-2852 min
The Joyely PodcastRich SheridanRich Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovation– The JOYELY Podcast with Sheryl Lynn Episode 019 Rich SheridanRich Sheridan, CEO and Chief Storyteller at Menlo Innovations, is a successful entrepreneur and author of two best-selling books—Joy Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love and Chief Joy Officer: How Great Leaders Elevate Human Energy and Eliminate Fear. Rich’s passion for inspiring organizations to create their own joy-filled cultures has led him to address audiences across the world—through four continents and 18 countries (and counting) as well as throughout the United States. Menlo is a cu...2021-07-2842 min
imperfect: The Heart-Centered Leadership PodcastEpisode 106: Mosaic Creation with Jennifer BriggsThis episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting. Emotional agility? Yep, it's needed more now than ever. Let's chat! Click HereJennifer was the lead cultural steward for New Belgium Brewing as the VP of Human Resources and Organizational Development and a member of the executive team. In her 13 years with New Belgium, she shepherded the company through multiple growth phases driving value growth and an award-winning culture. As a member of the executive team, together they built a vision and grew the business from a small regional brewery to a national brand with over 900 employees, multiple locations...2021-06-1833 min
Leadership BITESGarry Ridge, WD-40, Company CEO & ChairmanSend us a textAs CEO of WD-40 Company since 1997, Garry Ridge has helped re-ignite excitement and create cultures that foster break-through innovation in companies and workplaces in over 62 countries.His first-hand experiences in transforming a global brand with a market cap of $2.3 billion, as well as his deep, profound commitment to creating workplace cultures that support the individual passions of all who work there, have attracted the recognition of today’s most influential thought leaders.In 2016, he was named Igniter of the Year by Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why: How Gr...2021-01-2543 min