Ty Davidson joins the podcast to discuss the results of Kudoboards “2024 Employee Happiness Trends in the U.S. Based on insights from nearly 600 professionals across Fortune 500 companies, this comprehensive analysis uncovers the transformative influence of gratitude and recognition on workplace dynamics. Key highlights include: 98% of respondents acknowledged that increased appreciation leads to higher work dedication and happiness 97% noting the underestimated impact of receiving recognition 98% believed that individuals would work harder and be happier if they felt more appreciated 90% of p ..read more

Angela is the founder of Lift Bridge Strategy, a boutique consultancy focused on more personal and human-centered approaches to helping companies grow. Angela is known for building innovative teams to focus on people during periods of high growth, talent shortage, internal shifts in culture due to leadership or ownership transition, and M&A integration. Prior to founding Lift Bridge, Angela led teams focused on talent and the team member experience at Marvin. Angela also held multiple leadership roles in Human Resources with Walmart, where she helped impact talent and engagement for associ ..read more

Leigha Jansen joins the pod to discuss all things AI in HR! Tune in to learn how to best leverage AI in the workplace and what needs to be done to govern it.    Leigha Jansen, EdD, CPACC, is the director of educational technology at Continued. With degrees from the University of Minnesota and Nova Southeastern, Dr. Jansen brings brains, heart, and over 20 years of experience to the table. Her passion is leveraging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to deliver top-notch continuing education for adult learners nationwide. A self-proclaimed lifelong learner, Dr. Jans ..read more

Jody Thompson is the Founding Principal of CultureRx®, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Thompson is an engaging domestic and international keynote presenter on the future workplace and has been featured on the covers of BusinessWeek, Workforce Management Magazine, HR Magazine, and HR Executive Magazine, as well as in the New York Times, TIME Magazine, USA Today, and on Good Morning America, CNBC, MSNBC and CNN. She has coauthored two best-selling books on the modern workplace and contemporary management principles, Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It and Why Managing Sucks and How to Fix It. She ..read more

Sue Hawks joins us to talk about virtual work and how to make it more human and enjoyable. Tune in to hear some tips and tricks on making remote meetings meaningful, fun and effective.    Guests: Sue Hawkes: CEO @ Yess! linkedin.com/in/suehawkes Websites sayyess.com  (Personal Website) coursemax.com/groups/managementandleadership/blog/archive/2009/02/26/happiness-is-more-than-its-own-reward.aspx  (Blog) Twitter SueHawkesYESS   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? P ..read more

Leah Pitzenberger joins us to talk about the internal transformation at the Minnesota Wild(NHL). Join us as she discusses the good and bad of leading the people strategy for a professional sports team Guest: Leah Pitzenberger linkedin.com/in/leahpitz   Websites: https://www.nhl.com/wild   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com   Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management ..read more

Nikki Broderick joins us to discuss how companies should choose, optimize and maximize their investment in HR technology solutions.   Guest: Nikki Broderick linkedin.com/in/nikki-broderick-03111a1   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com   Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With ..read more

In this episode we are joined by Jess Elmquist, Chief Learning Officer and EVP of HR at Life Time(NOTE: Jess has recently retired 4/27/21). In this interview, Jess takes us inside the culture of Life Time, and how they transformed a fitness center to a lifestyle brand. Tune in to hear how they navigated the pandemic, focused on mental wellness and more!   Guests: Jess Elmquist: CLO & EVP of HR at Life Time Inc. linkedin.com/in/jelmquist     Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please ..read more

Steve Browne is the Chief People Officer for LaRosa's, Inc. - a regional Pizzeria restaurant chain in Southwest Ohio with 11 locations and over 1,100 Team Members. He has authored two bestselling books on HR - HR on Purpose !! and HR Rising !!   Guests: Steve Browne, Chief People Officer for LaRosa's, Inc. linkedin.com/in/steveb5 Websites larosas.com  (LaRosa's, Inc.) larosas.com/franchise  (LaRosa's Franchise) sbrownehr.com  (Everyday People)   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERE ..read more

Executive Coach Carrie Cunnington joins us to discuss mental fitness. During this episode, we walk through some of the mental exercises that Carrie does with her clients.    Guests: Carrie Cunnington https://carriecunnington.com/   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com   Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minn ..read more