179: The Role of Wellbeing in a Thriving Culture

179: The Role of Wellbeing in a Thriving Culture

179: The Role of Wellbeing in a Thriving Culture

What can an organization do to make sure Wellbeing is an integral part of the culture and not a stand-alone program? Mari Ryan describes exactly what she does with clients to help them achieve this goal. She shares important, practical strategies along with the “why” behind them. Mari’s definition of Wellbeing is the best, most inclusive I’ve ever heard. Our conversation is a “must listen” for any leader committed to creating a workplace where people thrive.

Mari is a workplace well-being strategist, speaker, and author. She works with organizations to create workplaces where both the people and the business thrive. Mari is the author of the award-winning book, The Thriving Hive: How People-Centric Workplaces Ignite Engagement and Fuel Results. She’s also the President of the National Speakers Association New England Chapter.

You’ll discover:

  • How Mari defines “wellbeing” – and why it matters in the workplace
  • The biggest obstacles to creating a people-centric culture
  • Policies that organizations can put in place to support employee wellbeing
  • Why many leaders overlook taking care of themselves…and the downsides of neglecting to do so
  • Specific actions leaders can take to show they care about their team members

Watch the episode:

 

Connect with Mari

  

Connect with Your Team

Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills

Peer Coaching Made Simple

How to Do the 6 Things That Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill

173: Hire the Right People and Reduce Turnover

173: Hire the Right People and Reduce Turnover

173: Hire the Right People and Reduce Turnover

What if you could reduce turnover to 5% or less? My guest Jaime Jay has done that in his own company because he makes sure he hires the right people.

Jaime is the founder and managing director of Bottleneck Distant Assistants. Since 2006 his company has been sourcing Distant Assistants from the Philippines. They support entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, C-level executives, founders, and other professionals who are doing the wrong things so they can focus on their best work instead.

Jaime is a U.S. Army veteran and the author of the book, Quit Repeating Yourself. His life has been quite the adventure, and you’ll be inspired by the values he’s built into his company and that he and his team live by every day.

You’ll discover:

  • How Jaime went from being homeless 3 times to running a successful multi-million dollar business
  • The #1 question Jaime asks a candidate and why he does it
  • The 4 questions Jaime asks people on his team that prepare them to make sound decisions
  • The one word Jaime’s team is studying this year…and what they’re doing to make it part of their culture
  • Why Jaime likes to create a Ripple Effect

Watch the episode:

 

Connect with Jay

        

Connect with Your Team

Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills

Peer Coaching Made Simple

How to Do the 6 Things That Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill