021: Mental Health Programs and “Banning the Box” When it Comes to Company Culture
Culture Crush Business Podcast
Release Date: 01/19/2022
Navigating and Transforming Toxic Workplace Cultures
Culture Crush Business Podcast
In a recent episode of the Culture Crush Business podcast hosted by Kindra Maples, Catherine Mattice, CEO of Civility Partners, and Danielle Pener, Principal Attorney at Alta Employment Law Workplace Investigations, collaborated to illuminate the intricate dynamics of tackling toxic workplace cultures. Throughout their engaging dialogue, Catherine and Danielle explored the nuances of managing workplace culture, emphasizing the dual challenges of reactive responses to crises and proactive strategies for preventing them. They discussed the triggers prompting organizations to seek their...
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Fostering Psychological Safety and Accountability
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On the “Culture Crush Business Podcast,” host Kindra Maples chats with Jonathan Bennett, an executive coach from ClearlyThen Inc., and Amy Looper, CEO of Resilient Growth. They discuss the rising acceptance of mental health in the workplace, the need for generational understanding in leadership, and addressing employee needs. The episode highlights the importance of creating safe and motivating workplaces by transforming leadership and organizational commitment. Jonathan Bennett: Jonathan Bennett, C.Dir., is an executive coach providing leadership coaching and strategic counsel to CEOs,...
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Building Supportive Communities: Prioritizing Well-being & Growth
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This episode of Culture Crush Business is a real deep dive in the space of building communities that help with growing and positive well being. Kindra deep dives into the journeys of Nathan Coury and Ryan Tomita, two entrepreneurs on a mission to build supportive communities and foster personal growth. Nathan kicks things off by sharing his insights into creating human-centered businesses that prioritize the well-being of employees, leading to remarkable retention rates and minimal staffing challenges. Then, Ryan, the brains behind Middlefinger Mantras, opens up about his...
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The Importance of Building Inclusion in the Workplace
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In this episode of the Culture Crush Business Podcast, Elena Joy Thurston and Gabe Hagen discuss the critical importance of fostering inclusive workplace cultures. They highlight the necessity of inclusive leadership in today's diverse workforce, stressing the significance of small changes to enhance belonging and engagement. Overall, the episode underscores the importance of cultivating inclusive cultures in corporate settings to attract diverse talent, with a focus on communication, accountability, and continuous improvement. Brick Road Coffee, exemplifies a business seamlessly integrating...
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Embracing Vulnerability: Navigating Personal Journeys and Workplace Culture
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In this episode of the Culture Crush Business podcast, host Kindra Maples and guest co-host, Karen Nowicki, delve into the significance of vulnerability in personal and workplace contexts with guests Mathew Blades and Eric Brooker. Mathew Blades, a former award-winning radio host with 27 years of experience in the broadcast industry, shares his journey of transitioning to podcasting and speaking engagements. His podcast, "Learn From People Who Lived It," and speaking series aim to engage audiences on a real, grounded, and inspirational level. Mathew encourages audiences worldwide to find...
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Flight Path to Leadership: Nurturing Belief, Resilience, and Culture
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In the latest episode of the Culture Crush Business Podcast, host Kindra Maples and guest co-host James Christensen discuss military culture, personal values, and high-performance leadership with esteemed guests Waldo Waldman and Dan Clark. The conversation explores resilience, identity, and the role belief plays in shaping organizational culture, offering actionable advice for fostering positive and growth-centric environments. Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman: Waldo Waldman is a Hall of Fame leadership speaker, executive coach, and bestselling author. With experience as a combat decorated F-16 fighter...
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Unveiling the Rhythm and Essence of Organizational Culture
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In this episode of the Culture Crush Business podcast, Kindra Maples, the host, and guests Stephen Smith and Jay Rayhons explore the multifaceted concept of culture. Defining culture as the shared rhythm and essence when people come together, they draw parallels between sports, business, and the dynamic nature of jazz music. The conversation delves into Jay Rayhons' approach to financial work, emphasizing the importance of understanding clients' values, and Stephen Smith provides insights on maintaining strong team connections in remote settings, highlighting consistency in leadership...
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From DEIAB to Juneteenth - Navigating the Evolution of Workplace Inclusivity
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This Podcast Episode is on “from the vault.” This episode has a very personal side and connection for Kindra and her guest, Jean Brunson. In this podcast episode, Kindra dives into a candid conversation about the evolution of the podcast and its focus on improving company culture. They reflect on how Jean was the one that pushed Kindra towards a more inclusive approach, emphasizing the significance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB). The conversation touches on the challenge of addressing diversity and inclusion in the...
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Building Legacies: Empowering Communities and Thriving Workplaces
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In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Lindsay, a seasoned leader with almost 17 years of dedicated service at Desert Financial Credit Union, and Nikki, a passionate advocate for employee engagement and the driving force behind PeopleForward Network. This conversation, as the others that we have, was open, authentic and natural. The conversation led to examples of both companies leading in a human centered and people focused direction. Lindsay highlighted the importance Desert Financial places on employee satisfaction and creating a workplace culture that empowers...
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The Vital Role of Sharing Your Company’s Great Culture with the Community
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In the modern business landscape, a company’s culture is not just an internal matter. It has evolved into a valuable asset that can significantly impact a company’s success and reputation. We know this! However, having a fantastic company culture is not enough. It’s equally crucial to communicate this culture to the broader community and potential partners. One effective way to achieve this is by partnering with experts that specialize in marketing and telling the story of your company’s exceptional culture, such as achieving recognition as one of the best places to work. Having an...
info_outlineWe knew going into it, that this show was going to be impactful, and it was exactly that. Both Brad and Michelle have amazing backgrounds that have led them to where they are today. When you listen to the podcast, be ready to pull out a map to track Brad’s amazing background and upbringing, and then you’ll be astonished to hear the longevity and growth that Michelle has had with Televerde.
These two have the passion for supporting the growth of purpose driven companies in two areas that overlap through the entire conversation. The topics of mental health programs and supporting the growth opportunities for incarcerated women were the strong threads through the conversation.
While talking about growing a purpose driven business it is important to also mention the importance of profit at that level as well. People, purpose, and profit can all thrive and grow at the same strong level. This is a principle that both Michelle and Kindra are familiar with through their work and alignment with Conscious Capitalism.
This podcast is a great one for leaders to listen to. It is important to hear and understand the need for mental health programs to support employees. This is not a new topic but a topic that companies are not familiar with talking about, and they need to get over it. When it comes to the topic of diversity and inclusion, then the conversation of hiring previously incarcerated men and women in the workplace should be part of the conversation or companies are not truly hiring in a fully inclusive manner.
This conversation was deep, honest, passionate, eye opening, and important to share.
In the words of Brad’s amazing late mother, “ The well being of everyone is dependent on the well being of everyone.”
Culture Mindful is a workforce culture nurture and growth mindset coaching platform. Their future of work digital platform is designed upon proven methods to boost workforce performance, mental well-being, build team resiliency and nurture inspired teams.
Brad Kewalramani is the Founder of Culture Mindful. He has a professional background in Talent, Culture & Employee Experience.
He spent the first decade of his career in the recruitment and staffing agency space, was then headhunted for a leadership role in the home owner association management space, and most recently moved in to the space of office coffee services because he was fascinated to learn that companies justify the spend of money on coffee and snacks for culture.
He is now on a mission to assist organizations cultivate culture mindful workplaces that supports performance and mental well-being.
Connect with Brad on LinkedIn and follow Culture Mindful on Instagram.
Michelle Cirocco is Chief Social Responsibility Officer for Televerde and the Executive Director of Televerde Foundation. She joined Televerde in 1999 and has held several leadership positions including Chief Marketing Officer.
Michelle was recently named one of the World-Changing Women in Conscious Business by Conscious Company magazine. Her journey of transformation was also featured by Forbes in a two-part interview. Michelle is a strong customer champion with a tireless commitment to using business as a force for good.
Michelle earned her MBA from Arizona State University where she also serves as an Advisory Board Member for the Center for Services Leadership. She holds multiple certifications from SiriusDecisions. Michelle is an avid TED fan and organized and hosted TEDxPerryvilleCorrectional, the first TEDx to be held in an Arizona prison. The event looked behind the curtain of incarceration to show the potential that exists in providing second chances.
Michelle dedicates a significant amount of her free time giving back to her local community by volunteering for the Phoenix Rescue Mission and Athena International. She is a member of the National Association of Female Executives and MBA Women International.
Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and Twitter, and follow Televerde on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and the Televerde Foundation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.