Middle Managers, Be the Change – Katie Frank and Zing Train Pt 02

Katie Frank is a ZingTrain consultant and trainer. In part 2 of my discussion with Katie we deep dive into what ZingTrain does, but to me it is really a discussion of some steps people can take to start making a more intentional and inspired workplace.Katie Frank, ZingTrain Consultant and Trainer Continue reading Middle Managers, Be the Change – Katie Frank and Zing Train Pt 02

OBM and Visioning – Katie Frank, ZingTrain Pt 01

Katie Frank is a ZingTrain consultant and trainer. In this  episode, Katie will discuss what it’s really like to work at a company like Zingerman’s. She discusses a little about areas they can improve and the toughest part getting used to when she started working there.Katie Frank, ZingTrain Consultant and Trainer

She discusses more how Open Book Management affects the day-to-day. She closes this episode with her thoughts on visioning.

Continue reading OBM and Visioning – Katie Frank, ZingTrain Pt 01

Does Your Structure Support Your Mission? Mollie and George Pt 2

Join me in part two of my conversation with another pairing from Menlo Innovations, Mollie Callahan, High Tech Anthropologist and George Lund, Software Developer.

Does Your Structure Support Your Mission? Mollie and George of Menlo Innovations, Part 2
Does Your Structure Support Your Mission? Mollie and George of Menlo Innovations, Part 2

In this episode we deep dive into the concept of pairing. This concept may not necessarily work in your business, but what are some ways you may want to consider structuring your company to support your purpose and the culture you’re hoping to encourage within your company? Continue reading Does Your Structure Support Your Mission? Mollie and George Pt 2

Align Purpose and Policies – Mollie and George Pt 1

Join me in a conversation with another pairing from Menlo Innovations, Mollie Callahan, High Tech Anthropologist and George Lund, Software Developer.

Mollie Callahan and George Lund of Menlo Innovations
Mollie Callahan and George Lund of Menlo Innovations

In this episode we get to know their journey from academia to private business and in the discussion you can hear a little about how Menlo is different. We also talk about alignment, i.e. do your policies align with your purpose? Continue reading Align Purpose and Policies – Mollie and George Pt 1

Give Gratitude This Week

Just a quick shoutout to my listeners, guests, family, and friends for your support of my efforts with the podcast this past year. give-gratitude-this-week

In my discussions with people who are creating Inspiring and Intentional businesses, gratitude is a big part of the process.

Here are a few articles to get you thinking about Gratitude.

14 Scientifically Proven Ways Gratitude Can Bring You Success and Happiness from Inc.

In Praise of Gratitude by the Harvard Mental Health Letter (Who knew there was such a thing?)

Jack Kornfield on Gratitude and Mindfulness from UC Berkely