Growing your business with People
Jeff Lackey Sr.
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Helping leaders grow their business through people! For Talent Acquisition and Business Leaders who want to better understand how to make recruiting a strategic competitive advantage for their company. I will interview industry innovators, business leaders, and technical subject matter experts who will offer valuable insights and practical (even prescriptive) advice that is actionable!
Sponsored by JKL Advisors, a talent acquisition consulting firm. Having experience leading teams hire more than 1 million people across 8 industries and 70+ countries, I have the depth and breadth you can count on to solve your toughest talent acquisition challenges.
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Driving Performance Through Purpose w/ COO, Chris Cox | S3E5
Growing your business with People
08/08/23 • 41 min
In this episode of the Growing Your Business with People podcast, Chris Cox, the COO of ATI Physical Therapy, discusses the importance of tying work back to a purpose and how it can drive performance.
He emphasizes the need for leaders to inspire and engage their teams by communicating the why behind their work.
Chris shares examples from his experience at CVS Health and ATI Physical Therapy, highlighting the impact of purpose-driven leadership on employee engagement and business outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
- Tying work back to a purpose helps employees feel motivated and engaged.
- Clear and frequent communication channels are essential for cascading the purpose throughout the organization.
- Providing guidance and support on how to achieve goals is crucial for success.
- High expectations can be effective when leaders genuinely care about their people.
- Purpose-driven organizations attract and retain employees who align with their mission.
About the guest:
Chris Cox is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at ATI Physical Therapy, a leading national physical therapy organization. He has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including various roles at CVS Health, where he served as the Senior Vice President of Pharmacy. Chris holds an MBA and is passionate about the intersection of healthcare and business.
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Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad
Unpacking the Power of Purpose in Leadership w/ Kevin McCarthy | S3E12
Growing your business with People
09/26/23 • 61 min
In our last episode of the season, we welcome international best-selling author, Kevin W. McCarthy to discuss importance of aligning personal purpose with organizational purpose.
According to Kevin, when the purpose of the person is aligned with the purpose of the organization, magic happens, energy is created, and engagement is increased. Purpose, people, and profit are all interconnected and should be integrated rather than balanced. Leaders should focus on being stewards of the purpose, the business, and the people. Creating a culture that aligns with the purpose of the organization is crucial for long-term success.
Kevin McCarthy is an author, speaker, and thought leader on the subject of purpose. He has written several books on purpose and leadership, including "The On-Purpose Person" and "Chief Leadership Officer." Kevin's wisdom and leadership have had a resounding impact on individuals and organizations alike.
🔎 Follow Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwmccarthy/
🔎or visit: http://www.onpurpose.me/
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Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad
The Benefits and Challenges of Big Companies vs. Small Companies ft. Michael and Carolyn Dillhyon | S4E10
Growing your business with People
12/12/23 • 52 min
Jeff Lackey interviews Michael and Carolyn Dillhyon about the differences between big companies and small companies, and the challenges and opportunities that each presents for business leaders.
Michael discusses how startups often idolize big companies and want to emulate their success, but struggle with scaling and maintaining culture. Carolyn shares her experience of big companies trying to adopt the culture of startups, but facing challenges due to lack of clarity and understanding of what it means to be entrepreneurial. Both guests emphasize the importance of listening and empathy in leadership, and share personal stories of how they have applied these skills in their own careers.
About The Guests:
Michael and Carolyn Dillhyon are a husband and wife duo with extensive experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Michael specializes in working with startups and small high-growth companies in the healthcare and pharmaceutical space. Carolyn has spent most of her career working inside or consulting to large or mega-sized corporations, focusing on leadership development and change management.
Key Takeaways:
- Startups often want to be like big companies, but struggle with scaling and maintaining culture.
- Big companies may try to adopt the culture of startups, but face challenges due to lack of clarity and understanding.
- Listening and empathy are crucial skills for leaders in both big and small companies.
- Leaders should spend time on the front lines and engage with employees to build trust and understanding.
- On a global stage, cultural sensitivity and effective communication are key for successful collaboration.
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Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad
The Critical Role of Culture in Mergers and Acquisitions feat. Aaron Falcione (Organon) | S4S11
Growing your business with People
12/19/23 • 77 min
Aaron Falcione emphasizes the importance of culture in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and in day-to-day business operations. He shares his experience in guiding companies through the people-related issues that arise during M&A transactions and highlights the critical role of HR in ensuring the success of a deal. Aaron also discusses the significance of aligning values and behaviors, and the need for continuous communication and decision-making during a transaction. He further explores the challenges of returning to the office post-pandemic and the importance of treating employees like adults.
About The Guest:
Aaron Falcione is the Chief HR Officer at Organon and has over 28 years of experience in leadership and M&A. He has worked with companies like PWC, Siemens, and Merck, and has extensive knowledge in integrating cultures during mergers and acquisitions.
Key Takeaways:
- People make or break a deal in M&A transactions.
- Addressing urgent people issues is crucial for successful integration.
- Communication is a catalyst for decision-making during a transaction.
- Retaining top talent is essential during times of uncertainty.
- The culture of an organization plays a significant role in the success of a deal.
- Treating employees like adults and giving them agency is important for unlocking value.
- Leaders should not walk past aberrant behavior and must reinforce the company's values.
- Return-to-work policies should consider individual circumstances and show solidarity with essential workers.
- Companies should have a sense of communal obligation and consider the impact on diversity and inclusion.
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Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad
CEO of ATI Physical Therapy: Sharon Vitti's Success Story, S1E3
Growing your business with People
01/03/23 • 58 min
In this episode, Jeff chats with some folks from Bayard Advertising, a leader in the recruitment marketing and talent insight space.⭐️
💡 Dan Valavanis, the Executive Vice President and Head of Sales for Bayard, has 11 years of experience building strategy specifically within recruitment advertising.Prior to Bayard, Dan spent five years at Indeed where he built and ran Indeed’s RPO vertical. Working with clients to solve high-volume hiring challenges is Dan’s forte — and a true passion point. Creating innovative solutions with outcomes focused on impacting clients' hiring goals is a point of enjoyment for Dan.
💡 Oliver Comstock is the Vice President of Business Development and has over 12 years of enterprise problem-solving under his belt. Oliver brings energy and creativity to each interaction - as I have experienced working directly with him! He is an empath at heart and looks to deeply understand his clients' problems. He looks for ways to mobilize proven resources to provide solutions.
For more information ➡️ https://bayardad.com/______________________________________________________________________
If you enjoyed this episode or any of our episodes, please be sure to subscribe and leave us a review in the podcast app.
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Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad
Harnessing Strengths to Drive Employee Engagement & Retention | S3E3
Growing your business with People
07/18/23 • 57 min
This week on the Growing Your Business with People podcast, LeAnne Lagasse discusses the importance of playing to your team's strengths and developing your people managers. She emphasizes the need for leaders to set the tone for owning strengths and weaknesses and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
LeAnne highlights the power of the Clifton Strengths assessment in understanding individual talents and leveraging them for better performance. She also explains the correlation between employee engagement and business outcomes, such as productivity, retention, and financial performance.
Key Takeaways:
- Leaders should set the tone for owning strengths and weaknesses in their teams.
- The Clifton Strengths assessment can help identify individual talents and leverage them for better performance.
- Employee engagement is linked to positive business outcomes, such as productivity, retention, and financial performance.
- Praise and recognition should be individualized and focused on specific talents and strengths.
- Equipping people managers with self-awareness, communication skills, and engagement strategies is crucial for improving employee engagement and retention.
For more about LeAnne, visit: https://www.leannelagasse.com/
📌 Article: It Takes Versatility to Lead in a Volatile World
🌐 Link to full article: https://hbr.org/2023/03/it-takes-versatility-to-lead-in-a-volatile-world______________________________________________________________________
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Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad
Efficient Talent Recruitment and Business Growth with Mark Jones | S6E8
Growing your business with People
06/25/24 • 51 min
Welcome to "Growing Your Business with People," the podcast designed to offer CEOs actionable insights on attracting top talent. In this episode, we are thrilled to host Mark Jones, Executive Vice President of AMS, a global leader in recruitment process outsourcing.
Mark discusses strategies for achieving significant cost savings without compromising on pay rates or quality in the realm of contingent labor. He elaborates on how using a strong brand can redefine talent acquisition practices. The conversation also explores the evolving gig economy and its implications for businesses. With years of experience and a proven track record in the industry, Mark provides valuable perspectives on effective talent management.
Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad
Leading with Questions: Transforming Leadership with Bob Tiede | S6E1 Part 1
Growing your business with People
08/20/24 • 45 min
In this insightful episode of Growing Your Business with People, host Jeff Lackey sits down with Bob Tiede, co-author of "Leading with Questions," who shares insights on how leaders can transform their businesses by leading with questions. He discusses the research and empirical evidence supporting this approach, including increased innovation and reduced turnover.
Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad
Entrepreneurship and Leadership in Talent Acquisition with Adam Gordon | S6E10
Growing your business with People
08/20/24 • 53 min
In this insightful episode of "Growing Your Business with People," host Jeff Lackey chats with Adam Gordon, a seasoned entrepreneur in the HR tech space. They delve into the nuances of transitioning from working in large corporations like PwC to founding and growing entrepreneurial ventures such as Candidate ID and PoetryHR. Adam shares his unique journey triggered by personal circumstances, his pursuit to surpass his father's achievements, and how these experiences have shaped his approach to business and leadership.
Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad
The Importance Of Balancing People And Profit In Business Ft. Susan LaMotte, S1E9
Growing your business with People
02/07/23 • 59 min
🎙 In this episode, Jeff welcomes Susan LaMotte, CEO + Founder of exaqueo, which helped Jeff and his team during the pandemic to hire hundreds of thousands of people to deliver 70 million vaccines and 50 million tests.
Susan has a tremendous background and experience in business, sitting at the intersection of where business meets behavior.
She spent the first part of her career as a recruiter and HR generalist, before moving over to the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company as their Head of Talent Acquisition. She then moved to Marriott International and ran their global employer brand and marketing function. Susan has since launched her own consulting firm, exaqueo, which works with Fortune 500 and high growth companies to transform the employment relationship through employer brand, workforce insight, and candidate and employee experience, impacting almost 4 million employees.
The conversation centers around how the hiring process has changed from being a transaction to one that is more influenced by how people make each other feel. In the past decade, the rise of the internet, social media, and other influences have infiltrated the way people look for jobs. This means that people have access to more influences than ever before and business leaders have to figure out how to use those influences to their advantage in terms of hiring, attraction, and retention.
💡For more information about Susan or exaqueo, visit: https://www.exaqueo.com/______________________________________________________________________
If you enjoyed this episode or any of our episodes, please be sure to subscribe and leave us a review in the podcast app.
We'd love to hear from you. Connect with us on LinkedIn to leave feedback.
Watch the episode, clips, and other bonus content on YouTube.
To access bonus content, information about the guest, and links to materials discussed, go to our website: https://www.gybwp.com
Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad
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Podcast Q&A
Why did you start this show?
I started as a challenge from my eldest son, Jeffrey who said that he thought people would really want to hear from me - given the number of people I led and mentored over the years. It is a podcast of about helping leaders become better leaders.
What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?
We are dedicated to helping leaders who want to grow their business with their biggest and most important investment - People! This includes considering people leadership methods which grow businesses, specific tactics you can employ to create a healthy high performing culture, and how you can become a leader that others want to follow and who people have deep respect for!
Which episode should someone start with?
Episode 1, Season 1 - Excellent - talking with David Casey about Diversity. Also check out Kim Adele Randall episode called the Hairdresser in the Boardroom. I think you will find something valuable in all of them! We produced 50 episodes in 4 seasons... all within 1 year!
Which have been your favourite episodes so far?
Kim Adele Randall - Hairdresser in the Boardroom. She is a British CEO, author, leader, and entrepreneur, and former hairdresser dealing with "imposter syndrome". but there are so many favorites... David Casey - Practical Diversity Sharon Vitti - Leading in turbulence Paul Neveu - Reviving your workplace Jenn Cohen - Corporatehood & Parenthood The Dillhyons - Big v Small company William Arruda and Sondra Dryer - Inclusion: how to create it Tom Collins - An interview with 50 four-star Generals
Which episode are you most proud of?
Kim Adele Randall Amit & Kumar Ramlall
What is your vision for your show?
To reach over 1 million leaders weekly, so that they lead better, build more successful businesses and curate cultures where people love the work and the environment.
How did you come up with the name for your podcast?
Just did - took me 1 minute.
Tell us a bit about yourself
My insights have been featured in TV interviews, radio, and publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fortune. As the CEO and Founder of JKL Advisors, and having previously held the position of Vice President of Talent Acquisition at CVS Health, I have a comprehensive background in leadership. My experience encompasses leading global teams in eight industries across 70 countries, and I am proud to say my teams have hired over one million people!
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How many episodes does Growing your business with People have?
Growing your business with People currently has 86 episodes available.
What topics does Growing your business with People cover?
The podcast is about People, Management, Growth, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Growing your business with People?
The episode title 'Trailer: Season 1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Growing your business with People?
The average episode length on Growing your business with People is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Growing your business with People released?
Episodes of Growing your business with People are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Growing your business with People?
The first episode of Growing your business with People was released on Dec 2, 2022.
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