Engaging People Podcast

Tune in to this episode to join Charles Rogel and Dave Long discuss the holy grail characteristic of leadership: EQ (Emotional Intelligence). They will be diving into the what, how, and why of Emotional Intelligence, including: 1. The definition of EQ 2. The why behind the importance of EQ 3. How to measure EQ 4. How to develop and improve EQ as an individual and as a leader

In this episode, Matt Wride and Christian Nielson discuss a cautionary tale of the "bro culture" that existed at Uber, how the leadership of it's former CEO, Travis Kalanick contributed to it, and how it ultimately lead to his downfall. Learn what steps you can take as an HR leader to help ensure a more healthy and diverse culture exists at your organization.

In this podcast episode recorded from a recent webinar, DecisionWise Sr. Consultant David Long and Principal Consultant Christian Nielson share best practices for surveying employees as they leave your organization and what insights it can give you for improving retention. Christian explains, “The employees are having an experience, whether you plan for it or not. To measure the complete experience of an employee, we need to understand life cycle events, from when an employee starts to when they leave and the milestones that happen in between. ” He continues, “When people leave their job, the organization loses a resource but they also have the opportunity to gain an advocate, if they’ve created a strategic exit experience.“ Learn more in this insightful conversation on exit surveys.

In this episode, Charles Rogel and Jefferson McLean discuss one of DecisionWise’s core leadership competencies: Influencing Others. They will be diving into the definition of what it means to influence others, whether as a leader or a peer, and how to identify who the influencers in your organization are using a 360-Degree assessment. Best practices for how leaders can use their influence with purpose and improve the employee experience include: • Build rapport within relationships • Become an active listener • Demonstrate commitment to your team

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Tracy Maylett, and Matthew Wride discuss key employee experience concepts to consider when bringing your workforce back to the office. They touch on how to use employee feedback to give front-line managers the data insights they need to manage a successful transition. -As we are returning to work, there are several factors to consider: - What are your employees’ individual needs? - Have any moved to a different location that may require continued WFH? - What is the best way to communicate the changes? - How can you measure their response? Learn about these topics and more in this week’s podcast!

A properly designed 360 instrument not only facilitates individual development, it can establish and reinforce effective leadership expectations and behaviors. In this podcast episode, Dave Long and Christian Nielson discuss key strategies and considerations to build the right tool for your team. Visit https://decision-wise.com/360-degree-feedback/ to learn more.

In this episode, Matthew Wride and Christian Nelson discuss the unique culture that current CEO, Mary Barra, brings to General Motors by empowering her employees with trust and autonomy. Mary is especially known for her ability to enhance the employee experience by helping her employees to connect with her vision; that as employees of General Motors they are working for something larger than themselves. These meaningful experiences have led to higher engagement and better outcomes for the organization. “Do every job you’re in like you’re going to do it for the rest of your life and demonstrate that ownership of it.” -Mary Barra

In this podcast episode, DecisionWise VP of Assessment and Sr. Consultant Dave Long, discusses the topic of vision alignment. When employees feel disengaged from their job, it often has to do with the executive leadership failing to communicate the vision and goals of the organization. Worse yet, sometimes the executive team themselves don’t understand the mission or even agree on a direction! Understanding the larger purpose of your organization helps you understand your role and the impact you make, which ultimately provides meaning to your everyday tasks. When different departments or teams have competing objectives, it helps to bring everybody on the same page. Managers who are able to tie what they’re doing as a team to the larger organization create a better sense of feeling aligned and “bought-in.” Learn what problems to look for with vision alignment and how to fix them in this insightful conversation. https://decision-wise.com/podcast-creating-vision-alignment/

In this episode, Matthew Wride and Christian Nielson discuss how Whole Foods Market CEO, John Mackey, built the company culture from the ground up. “Whole Foods Market doesn’t primarily care about money. It primarily cares about fulfilling its purpose. And so do I.” – John Mackey For more on how to create a culture of engaged employees, visit: https://decision-wise.com/building-engagement/

In this podcast episode, Dave Long and Christian Nielson discuss critical moments in the employee experience and how they are shaped by expectations. Learn about the best practices for setting expectations in your organization, effective leadership competency models, and how the 360-Degree feedback assessment contributes to an improved workplace culture. For more on 360-degree Feedback, visit: https://decision-wise.com/360-degree-feedback/ #360feedback #employee #experience #leadership