In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price shares invaluable insights on the art of conducting effective interviews for hiring managers. Emphasizing the importance of finding the right fit to mitigate the risk of a bad hire, Suzie introduces a structured approach to enhance interviewing and hiring skills. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone involved in hiring, offering practical tools and strategies to improve the selection process. Key highlights include the introduction of the F.I.T process, which stands for Figure out what the job needs, Interview plan and s ..read more

When we think about a wake-up eager workforce, we are looking for people who are performing roles that align with their strengths. We are looking for people who are motivated and feel respected and appreciated in their roles.  Often, we find in the workplace that some employees are not as involved or enthused as we would like. Sometimes, they are actively disengaged or quiet quitting, or even outwardly disgruntled, commonly referred to as loud quitting. In this episode, I speak with Amy Lugar, Senior Vice President of People Strategy for the southern region of HUB International. We discus ..read more

It is hard to Wake Up Eager when you are in physical pain. In this episode, I speak with Kelly Lynch Feldkamp, founder of Provention Plus, about how wellness programs impact company culture, how soft tissue injuries impact your bottom line, how everybody is a Jobsite Athlete, and the benefit of understanding the impact of posture and movement in the workplace. Provention Plus is an on-site injury prevention company that is changing the way companies take care of their manual labor or craft employees. Kelly is also the creator of the Move Better Program, which has been used by thousands of jobs ..read more

Stories have always been a way that we have shared information and influenced others. The power of stories predates modern society and carries such a powerful influence as a way to share experience and knowledge.    In this episode, I speak with Doug Stevenson, who is the master of Storytelling that Sticks. Doug is a former professional actor with a colorful history. He has acted on stage in small roles in movies and on TV; he has also been a rock singer, a carpenter, a taxi driver, realtor, and finally found his calling as a professional speaker and speaker’s coach.   His gift ..read more

It’s always nice to have a reminder of what is possible in our lives, and I want to bring that reminder to you today through my interview with Dr. Stephen Middleton - The Possibility Man.  Beginning his life in rural South Carolina, Dr. Middleton came to the realization that he was meant for more in this life than farming. He shares stories of inspiration that he gained from his uncle at a young age, who taught him that anything is possible and that the concept of “can’t” is dead.  After falling in love with history, he discovered the beautiful union of history and law and specialize ..read more

Waking up eager is a commitment, and it takes finding the right balance between what we do and how we feel about what we do. But to truly be happy and healthy and to feel our best selves, we have to be fulfilled in mind, body, and spirit. In this episode: [00:41] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [02:45] What is the Wake Up Eager Way? [05:18] A process for a reflection on the past year. [10:46] Welcome to the first contributor to this episode, Catherine Foster! [12:51] Catherine shares some of her practices for her mind in 2024. [14:28] How is Catherine taking better care of her ..read more

Drinking is a social concept that we often experience in our day-to-day work, whether it be at a happy hour event after a long day of work or indulging at a live concert over the weekend. Alcohol is all around us, at every party and event, and in every marketing stream we consume.  Mike Keenan, a senior coach with This Naked Mind, joins me today to share about his relationship with alcohol and his journey to sobriety. This Naked Mind approaches sobriety as an experiment as opposed to a rule, providing the flexibility to look inward and learn more about yourself. This Naked Mind helps peop ..read more

Over the years, we have lost the value of apprenticeship programs, and several industries worldwide are feeling the squeeze of the limited number of skilled laborers that they need to succeed. Caliber Collision is flipping the script with its very successful and very impactful apprenticeship program. New technicians are brought in and taught all the skills they need to become competent technicians. Unlike other programs, the technicians in Caliber’s program are turning a profit for the company by the fourth month of their program! Today, I’m chatting with Eddie Hightower, the Senior Vice Presi ..read more

The power and necessity of creating strong connections with your peers, leadership, and coworkers cannot be overstated. Especially when new leaders are coming into an organization and need to better understand their teams as quickly as possible.  One way to create connections and quickly build positive relationships is by using Talent Insights Side-by-Side Reports. Essentially we take any of the previously administered assessments done by two people and put them together, side by side, to quickly highlight areas of similarities and differences.  Then we have those two people sit down ..read more

Is it possible to age backwards? There has been a huge focus throughout the entire history of human civilization on extending life and living better. But is it possible? In many ways it is and here to share more about this is Augie Leone. He’s sharing his healthy aging secrets and how at 93 his body is younger than ever.  Augie became very interested in health and wellness after he retired in 1987. He’d enjoyed running in his younger years, but after he retired it became a passion and, in his words, an obsession. What he found though, was that the better he ate, the more he could run.&nbs ..read more