CHANGE@WORK, Episode 20: Using Design Thinking to Drive Innovation
CHANGE@WORK: A Podcast About the Human Side of Change Management
Release Date: 04/20/2022
Building Healthy Cultures of Accountability with Michael Timms
CHANGE@WORK: A Podcast About the Human Side of Change Management
Michael Timms is a leadership consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of “How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability”. Through his work at Avail Leadership, Michael has helped thousands of senior leaders enhance team performance at organizations like Microsoft to RBC. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, CNBC, and more. Michael joins host Chris Thornton in this episode of Change@Work to unpack why most leaders get accountability wrong and how blame kills performance. They break down 3 leadership habits to build a culture where people take ownership, solve...
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Communicating Effectively in a Time of Change with Ben Feller
CHANGE@WORK: A Podcast About the Human Side of Change Management
In today’s fast-moving business environment, leaders are facing a communication crisis—too many acronyms, too much noise, and too little clarity. In this episode, sits down with , former White House correspondent and partner at , to talk about the power of language in driving change. Ben shares lessons from his time covering two U.S. presidents, coaching executives, and even parenting—revealing why it’s not what you say, but what they hear that truly matters. He breaks down how companies can avoid communication pitfalls, engage employees in times of uncertainty, and navigate...
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Operationalizing Sustainability Efforts with Tiana Ritchell
CHANGE@WORK: A Podcast About the Human Side of Change Management
Tiana Ritchell is a Principal at Daggerwing Group and expert at operationalizing ESG & sustainability strategies. She has worked with General Mills and other partners to achieve their ambitious goals. In this episode of Change@Work, Tiana and host Chris Thornton explore the significant challenges organizations are facing when it comes to making their sustainability and ESG goals a reality. How does an organization prioritize their efforts? How can you ensure that leaders are bought into the changes that need to happen? Tiana shares how successful organizations are pushing past...
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CHANGE@WORK, Episode 38: Changing the Climate One Acre of Ocean At a Time
CHANGE@WORK: A Podcast About the Human Side of Change Management
Dr Brian von Herzen, Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Foundation – a nonprofit organization dedicated to regenerating ocean ecosystems through marine permaculture technology — joins this episode of Change@Work. He and host, Chris Thornton, discuss how his work addresses gaps in food security caused by climate disruption, how his background as a Systems Engineer inspired him to tackle one of humanity’s most pressing challenges, and what gives him hope today for the future of our oceans and planet.
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CHANGE@WORK, Episode 37: Navigating Change Implementation
CHANGE@WORK: A Podcast About the Human Side of Change Management
Dr. Mary Barnes is the Founder and CEO of Evolve Your Performance, a consultancy that aims to empower executives to deliver transformational change and maximize employee potential. With a doctorate in human and organizational learning and over two decades of experience, Mary developed the Transformation Reset Audit as a tool for clients navigating change implementation. In this episode of Change@Work, she and host Chris Thornton explore 14 common pitfalls that derail change initiatives, strategies for getting change back on course, and practical tips for measuring progress without surveys.
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CHANGE@WORK, Episode 36: Selecting Foods for a More Sustainable Future
CHANGE@WORK: A Podcast About the Human Side of Change Management
Sara Polon, Co-Founder and CEO of -- a natural, plant-based, kosher, and sustainably sourced soup company -- joins this episode of Change@Work. The comedian-turned-food entrepreneur and host, Chris Thornton discuss Sara's journey to soup-making, the challenges and joys of being a small business owner in the food and beverage industry, and the role consumers play in creating a more sustainable and equitable future when buying packaged foods.
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CHANGE@WORK, Episode 35: Helping Leaders to Operationalize Growth
CHANGE@WORK: A Podcast About the Human Side of Change Management
Susan Odle is the Founder & CEO of 8020CS — a strategic consultancy that helps leaders and leadership teams learn how to successfully operationalize strategic plans and change initiatives. She is also the author of a new book, . In this episode of Change@Work, she and host Chris Thornton, discuss her career journey through the tech and private equity industries, how GenAI is disrupting the workplace, and the importance of humanity and transparent communication in business. As an extra bonus, enjoy her Sara Bareilles Spotify playlist .
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CHANGE@WORK, Episode 34: Positioning Education as a Business Imperative
CHANGE@WORK: A Podcast About the Human Side of Change Management
Justin van Fleet, President of Theirworld and Executive Director of the Global Business Coalition for Education, joins us on this episode of . He and host, Chris Thornton, discuss the important role businesses play in the education system, how investing in education can help companies to achieve their ESG goals, and outlines key examples of how some of the world's largest organizations are investing in education now.
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CHANGE@WORK, Episode 33: Navigating Disruption Through Deep Collaboration
CHANGE@WORK: A Podcast About the Human Side of Change Management
Dr Tanvi Gautam, MD, Founder of Leadershift Inc., Global HR influencer, Program director & faculty at Singapore Management University (ExD) and author joins us for this episode of . She and host, Chris Thornton, discuss the framework for her new book, Deep Collaboration: 5 crucial conversations to accelerate performance across silos (2024), where the field of human-centric change is headed, and the need to embrace the uncomfortable to fuel our own growth.
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CHANGE@WORK, Episode 32: Pouring into Sustainability - From Seed to Cup
CHANGE@WORK: A Podcast About the Human Side of Change Management
Natalie Webb, founder and Executive Director of Cafecita Coffee, a specialty coffee roaster that sources all beans from sustainable, women-owned coffee farms and co-ops, joins us for this episode of Change@Work. She and host, Chris Thornton, delve into how Natalie’s unique experience as a human rights lawyer drove her to create a business that prioritizes sustainable practices and empowers gender equality for female coffee producers.
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