The Creative Spark Culture Needs with David Mizne
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What if a puppet could say what your team is afraid to? š In this unexpected and wildly creative episode, Kristi sits down with David Mizne, creator of Culture Puppets, to explore how humor, vulnerability, and a little felt can transform workplace vibes. From early days at a remote-first startup to launching a full-blown puppet-powered cultural movement, David reveals how bringing his full, quirky self to work didnāt just entertain, it created space for honesty, trust, and human connection. He shares the story behind Little Ginger (the blue puppet with main-character energy), how 15Five...
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The Neuroscience of Respect with Gregg Ward
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What if the real reason your workplace is struggling isnāt performance, but a lack of respect? Kristi sits down with Gregg Ward, bestselling author of āThe Respectful Leaderā and founder of the Center for Respectful Leadership, for a conversation that starts with tragedy and ends with transformation. From losing his high school sweetheart in a devastating accident to creating breakthrough leadership trainings using improv and storytelling, Greggās path is anything but linear. He shares how understanding moral injury reshaped his mission, why Gen Z refuses to tolerate toxic leaders, and...
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Stop Overcomplicating Work! Fresh Ways to Lead with Mark Cruth
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What if the secret to better teamwork wasnāt another system or software, but simply keeping it super simple? š” Kristi vibes with Mark Cruth, Modern Work Coach at Atlassian, to uncover how simplicity and intentionality can completely reshape how teams work together. From his early days coding in cubicle farms to leading global transformation at one of the worldās most collaborative companies, Mark shares how overcomplicating work kills momentum, and why the magic happens when teams align on just a few core habits. They dive into how tools should support people, why one hour of...
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Creating a Culture with No Bad Hair Days with Laura Foster
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What happens when a broken ankle, a breakup, and a business plan collide? Kristi sits down with her longtime friend and stylist-turned-salon-owner Laura Foster to talk all things energy, leadership, and big leaps. From sitting in a recliner post-injury to building two booming Vici Salons in just seven months (yes, 39 chairs and 200+ daily clients), Laura shares how trusting her gut and leading with heart turned a vision into a reality. They go deep into why your workplace vibe is everything, how to create a space people never want to leave, and what happens when you care more about people than...
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Changing Perspectives to Cultivate Growth and Satisfaction with Sam Dailey
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āØ What if the job you have right now is already the perfect job for you? In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, Kristi is joined by leadership coach Sam Dailey to challenge us to rethink how we view work, leadership, and even ourselves. From real stories of burnout and missed opportunities to the surprising power of vulnerability, feedback, and genuine appreciation, Sam shows how a simple shift in mindset can change everything. This episode is packed with insights on pausing before reacting, opening up instead of closing off, and leading with authenticity. Whether youāre chasing growth...
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Disrupting Recruiting with Transparency and Trust with Jen McCasland
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What happens when you stop grinding through corporate life and finally build the work vibe you want? āØ Kristi sits down with longtime friend and disruptor in the accounting and finance recruiting space, Jen McCasland, founder of DisruptiX Talent Solutions. With 25+ years of experience and a CPA designation, Jen has worked with startups and Fortune 500s, but what sets her apart is her commitment to transparency, authenticity, and building real relationships. Jen opens up about her journey from struggling through the traditional CPA path to finding her true calling in staffing and talent...
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Unlock Better Workdays with Scents and Space with Christian Markow
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What if the secret to better meetings, more creativity, and deeper team connection wasnāt in your calendar or techābut in your lighting, scent, and the posture of your chair? Get ready to rethink your workspace š§ āØ Kristi sits down with Christian Markow, an advisor and experience designer whoās transforming how we think about work. With a mix of neuroscience, brand strategy, and personal journey, Christian breaks down how the vibe of a space impacts everything from productivity to team trust. They dive into why a circle of couches beats a boardroom, how scent can spark new ideas, and...
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Radical Accountability and Real Leadership with Zoe Walters
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What if the secret to better leadership isnāt in a strategy docābut in your vibe? ā”ļø Kristi sits down with Zoe Waltersāglobal HR exec, business psychologist, and transformation guruāto talk about the power of energy, intention, and being radically real in your leadership. Zoe opens up about walking away from her ādream job,ā navigating burnout, and why knowing your vibe (and managing it) is everything. She shares what it means to take radical accountability, how to harmonize your full self, and why AI is only as soulful as the human using it š¤š” Packed with wisdom, heart,...
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Measuring What Really Moves the Needle with Eddie Geller
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What if the āvibeā at work wasnāt just a feelingābut your biggest untapped business metric?š Kristi sits down with Eddie Gellerāvisionary CEO of SKOR and self-proclaimed culture nerdāto break down how āvibeā isnāt just a feeling, itās a strategy. From near-bankruptcy to scaling successful startups, Eddie shares how a single book reshaped his entire approach to leadership. Think karaoke confessions, sports metaphors, and surprising truths about what really drives CEO decision-making (spoiler: itās not always profit š°). If youāve ever wondered how to turn team...
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Custodian vs. Architect: What Kind of Leader Are You? with Holly McIlwain
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Whatās the vibe at your workplaceāan irresistible aroma or a stink you canāt shake? š Holly McIlwain, Chief Navigator at Narrow Spaces and Founder of The Brave Women Project, joins Kristi to unpack how presence, discipline, and values shape our work environments. From scrubbing toilets on service trips to coaching execs through tough truths, Holly drops wisdom on becoming a āvibe custodianā and leveling up to a āvibe architect.ā Whether you're new to leadership or seasoned at the top, this episode will challenge you to ask: What kind of vibe are you leaving behind? š ...
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In this episode, Matt shares how atlas copilot is transforming the workplaceāmaking it more human, more efficient, and way more fun. From hosting a global VR summit to helping HR pros create better vibes at work, heās all about using tech to level up the employee experience.
Curious about what the future of work really looks like? Tune in and get inspired. š
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Key Takeaways:
- AI and immersive technologies like VR are tools to enhance, not replace, human connection at work.
- Personalized employee experiences are now possible at scale through AI, improving both engagement and efficiency.
- HRās role is evolving from policy enforcers to strategic architects of meaningful work experiences.
- The key to leveraging AI effectively is co-creation with employees and intentional integration, not top-down enforcement.