@WorkAlchemist

Co-authored the books People Matter Most & Inclusive Leadership. Employee selection & development expert. Seen in Entrepreneur, Selling Power & New York Times.

 St. Louis, MO USA
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Joined February 2010
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One of the most expensive management mistakes starts with three words: "I already know." When leaders think they've identified a problem, they sometimes stop asking questions. 🎧 Apple Podcasts (Audio & Video): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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What if the reason you're struggling to hire great employees has nothing to do with wages, benefits, or the labor market? linkedin.com/pulse/what-sale…
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Is overthinking hurting your leadership? Former LAPD sergeant and author Marc Hildebrand shares how CEOs can lead under pressure and build stronger teams. 🎧 Audio: open.acast.com/public/stream… ▶️ Video: youtu.be/qmwot4MG5GI
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“One test is worth more than 1000 opinions.” That was just one of the takeaways from my podcast interview with John Mollura a few months ago. I suggested that he write a book. He asked how. Here it is.
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The clue was just three feet away! linkedin.com/pulse/owned-com…

They Owned the Company. Nobody Owned the Problem.

There are many good reasons for employee-owned companies to exist. But arguably one of the biggest is this: Ownership is supposed to change behavior.

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You can win at work and still lose at home. Kevin Davis nearly did. 🎧 open.acast.com/public/stream… ▶️ youtu.be/o5wdU7w7fuo #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #WorkLifeBalance
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The New Issue of Workforce Alchemy - The Magazine is LIVE! Check out the digital version for free! workforcealchemymagazine.com…
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If HR had the tools, training, and support they needed from the C-suite to fix problems like employee turnover and disengagement, they would have done so by now. My gift to your C-suite? (The tools AND the training are included... FREE) Apply here: workforcealchemy.com/take-th…
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A title gives you authority. It doesn’t make people want to follow you. Joe Davis, author of The Generous Leader, on trust, accountability, and why “I don’t know” can be a leadership strength. ▶️ youtu.be/S-Gibkrv_3Q #Leadership #WorkforceAlchemy
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1) Apply for the Workforce Alchemy Challenge. 2) Get 95 minutes of employee selection, engagement & retention secrets. 3) Earn $250 - $1000 worth of tools you can use RIGHT NOW. Learn more and apply here: workforcealchemy.com/take-th…
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Does your company really put customers first, or only when it’s convenient? Dr. James Killian and I discuss customer-driven leadership, broken systems, employee experience, and AI accountability. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=vWJIK_5R… #Leadership #CustomerExperience
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You can’t hold someone responsible for an outcome while denying them the authority to influence it. That’s not accountability. It’s a leadership trap. linkedin.com/pulse/leadershi…

The Leadership Multiplier: Responsibility + Authority

One of the fastest ways to frustrate a talented leader is to make them responsible for a result while taking away their ability to influence it. The message sounds like this: “You own the outcome.

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What do you say to someone who is grieving when you genuinely want to help? Steven Ferrara and I talked about leadership, loss, resilience, and his book Grief to Gratitude. Watch: youtu.be/atfv-yLAgvQ #Leadership #Resilience #WorkforceAlchemy
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YOUR EMPLOYEES DON’T CARE ABOUT VALUES ON THE WALL Watch the short video: youtube.com/shorts/TMl2WBKS3… Listen to the full podcast: open.acast.com/public/stream… #CompanyCulture #Leadership #WorkforceAlchemy

Your Employees Don't Care About Values on the Wall | They Watch What...

Your employees probably aren't judging your company's values by wha...

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Bringing the lessons of the book "Built Wright" to life in Kansas City with Bryant Wright. Special thanks to Liz and Chelsea at the Grandview Chamber for hosting this special event.
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YOUR BOSS SHOULDN’T BE THE ONLY PERSON CHALLENGING YOUR TEAM Watch the short video: youtube.com/shorts/HwF09uACi… Listen to the full podcast: open.acast.com/public/stream… Watch the full conversation on YouTube: youtu.be/bkw93GM6kAQ #Accountability #Teamwork #WorkforceAlchemy

The Boss Shouldn't Be the Only Person Challenging Your Team

What if accountability on your team didn't depend entirely on the b...

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Your marketing can work and still fail to produce growth. Michael Trkolta and I talked about marketing ROI, execution, brand strategy, and why every customer interaction matters. Watch: youtu.be/OoGkLoU45Eg #MarketingROI #BusinessGrowth #WorkforceAlchemy
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WHY EMPLOYEES DO THE BARE MINIMUM HELPFUL LINKS: Watch the short video: youtube.com/shorts/TtUw8c9Jr… Listen to the full podcast: open.acast.com/public/stream… Watch the full conversation on YouTube: youtu.be/bkw93GM6kAQ #EmployeePerformance #Leadership #WorkforceAlchemy
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WHY VULNERABLE LEADERS BUILD STRONGER TEAMS Watch the short video: youtube.com/shorts/el8d1PDUw… Listen to the full podcast: open.acast.com/public/stream… Watch the full conversation on YouTube: youtu.be/bkw93GM6kAQ #Leadership #Vulnerability #WorkforceAlchemy

Why Vulnerable Leaders Build Stronger Teams | The Leadership Mistake...

The leadership mistake that cost Kyle a promotion was believing he ...

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Some leaders unintentionally train their best employees to stop giving their best. This owner did it with five words: “That’s what I pay you for.” linkedin.com/pulse/someone-e…

Someone Else Will Appreciate Your Best Employees

An IT executive found a way to save his company many times his annual salary. He could have kept quiet and continued doing his job exactly as he had before.

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