Lead the People: High-Tech Tools for High-Powered Leadership with Adam Berke
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Release Date: 09/24/2025
Live from CultureCon: Making Multigenerational Teams Work with Megan Berki
Fringe by PeopleForward Network
What happens when Gen Zs and Boomers team up at work? Live from CultureCon 2025, Nikki Lewallen Gregory sits down with Megan Berki of Rocket Lawyer for a powerful conversation on bridging generational gaps in the workplace. With five generations now working side-by-side, Megan shares how leaders can turn differences into strengths, from Gen Zâs TikTok-fueled learning to Boomersâ process-driven mindset. Packed with real examples from Rocket Lawyer, this episode explores communication strategies, culture wins (and flops), and how to build a people-first workplace where everyone feels seen...
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The Better Boss on Show Up As a Leader: Be The First to Respect
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The fastest way to elevate your leadership doesnât require a new strategy, a bigger budget, or a corner office. It starts with one word: hello. In this episode of The Better Boss, Gregg breaks down a deceptively simple yet transformational practice called âBe the First to Respect.â Drawing from his early career at John Jay College and the unforgettable example of a president who made everyone feel seen, Gregg reveals why initiating a greeting, and using someoneâs name, carries far more influence than most leaders realize. Backed by social psychology and practical experience from the...
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Live from CultureCon: Wrestling with Leadership Chaos with Coleman Williams
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What happens when every leader in your company defines "leadership" their own way? Spoiler alert: chaos. Live from the CultureCon 2025 studio in Madison, Wisconsin, Nikki Lewallen Gregory teams up with Coleman Williams, co-founder of Wrestling With Talent, to get real about the chaos that comes from undefined leadership. From inconsistent one-on-ones to unclear goal-setting, they explore how structure creates fairness without crossing into micromanagement. They also unpack how companies can onboard leaders with clarity, integrate AI for more effective training, and give employees a consistent,...
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Community Conversation: Purpose Over Profit - Reimagining Success
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What if chasing profit is actually killing your team's potential? đŻ Nikki and Jason unpack one of PeopleForward Networkâs most powerful culture codes: Purpose Over Profit. They explore what happens when teams stop measuring success in dollars and start designing work around meaning, strengths, and alignment. From sharing candid team experiences, like skipping 4:30 AM workouts for midday movement guilt-free, to building a results-first, flexibility-driven culture, this episode challenges leaders to rethink how we define and pursue success đ§. Whether you're climbing the ladder, leading...
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Community Conversation: Hell Yes Energy: Making bold choices that align with your purpose
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Ever been stuck in a âmehâ moment, unsure if itâs a yes or a no? đŹ Nikki and Jason dive into a fun, fired-up convo about making bold, aligned decisions, personally and professionally. From saying no without guilt to spotting red flags in client partnerships and making hiring choices that truly light up your team, they cover it all. Nikki also shares powerful takeaways from Mel Robbinsâ âLet Themâ philosophy and the Why.OS framework that keeps the PFN team living and leading with radical intentionality. Tune in if youâre ready to lead, live, and love like every decision is a...
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Mo-ments of Experience: Limitless Human Connection with Cory Jenks
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In this episode, Geoffrey Smith and Cory Jenks discuss the importance of human connection in healthcare, the need for innovation, and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. Cory shares his unique background as a pharmacist and improv comedian, emphasizing the significance of creating meaningful experiences for patients and caregivers alike. They explore the barriers to change within the healthcare system and the potential for individual engagement to drive transformation. The conversation highlights the importance of authentic presence, breaking down self-imposed limits, and the...
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Work Doesnât Work (Anymore) on Gut + Science: Why Relationships Matter Most with Laurie Cozart
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What if the secret to better leadership isnât about doing more, but being more human? In this episode of Work Doesnât Work (Anymore), Dr. Ryan Darby sits down with leadership expert and founder of Brain Squared Leadership Solutions, Laurie Cozart. With over 10,000 individuals and 500 teams coached, Laurie brings deep insights on how leaders can thrive in todayâs complex and rapidly changing workplace. Together, they unpack why hero leadership is outdated, why clarity is the most underrated leadership skill, and how vulnerability and relationship-building are actually strategic...
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Live from CultureCon 2025: Hiring for Heart, Not Just Skill with Eliza Jackson
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What if your company values werenât just words on a wall, but a lived, breathing part of your culture that drives every hire, fire, and daily decision? Live from CultureCon 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin, Nikki sits down with Eliza Jackson of ButcherBox for a conversation that flips traditional HR playbooks on their head. With a colorful background that spans finance, kindergarten classrooms, and hypergrowth startups, Eliza brings a refreshingly real perspective on what it takes to build values-driven organizations that actually walk the talk. From rejecting high-performing candidates who...
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Community Conversation: Augment Not Replace: Building People First Teams with AI
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What if your AI tools were more like teammates than tech? AI isnât coming for your job, itâs coming to take the busywork off your plate. Jason and Nikki crack open how the PeopleForward Network team is weaving AI into their daily workflows without ditching what makes them... them. From using ChatGPT for parenting convos to building sales proposals, onboarding guides, and culture content, theyâre showing how AI can augment your team, not replace it. Expect lightbulb moments and a roadmap for using AI to go further faster while keeping your values and people at the center đĄ ...
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Celebrating The Unleashing Leaders Podcast: Seeing through the Hidden Blindspots of Leadership with Cyrus Aram
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What if your biggest leadership blind spots were hiding in plain sight? To celebrate 50 episodes of The Unleashing **Leaders Podcast, we're bringing this powerful conversation to Fringe. Host Lee Scott sits down with long-time friend and leadership powerhouse Cyrus Aram, TED speaker, UC Davis professor, and CEO of Unleashing Leaders. Together, they peel back the layers on the hidden blind spots that derail even the most experienced leaders. From culture clashes and conflict to misaligned customer experiences, Cyrus shares hard-earned insights and real-life stories that drive home the...
info_outlineWhat happens when a startup founder discovers that leading people is a completely different job than building products? đ
Matt sits down with Adam Burke, former Chief Strategy Officer at The Predictive Index and former co-founder of Charma, to unpack the messy, exciting journey of scaling from a handful of teammates to hundreds.
From the awkward leap into managing managers to designing tools that make leadership easier, Adam shares how intentionality, structure, and even a little science can transform how we lead.
Whether youâre growing a team or just stepping into leadership for the first time, this conversation will leave you with fresh ideas for making management less chaotic and more human đĄ.
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Key Takeaways:
- Scaling requires new leadership skills beyond individual contribution.
- Managing is a discipline, not a side task.
- Daily tools help make best practices stick.
- Remote and hybrid work demand intentional connection.
- Behavioral science personalizes leadership impact.